This place brought back all the memories of my year in nyc! I've never been to this location ( only…read morethe UES one) but was so excited to try it. The shop was small but the coffee was stellar. Ordered an oat latte and a few bags of coffee beans to take home. The oat latte was perfect.

This place has such a good vibe. It really adds a lot to the neighborhood. Quite a few of the…read moreemployees have been working here for years, and that gives it character and a friendly atmosphere. Often interesting music is playing. And I like the coffee! I come in every few days and order a cortado (which Eric makes perfectly, with a heart), and I buy the beans for use at home. This is my favorite West Village coffee shop, with Panino Mucho Giusto running a close second.

Cute little cafe in Manhattan. Service workers were very polite. There is minimal seating inside…read morebut I love the plants everywhere. Came in to grab a quick drink and then head to Madison Square park to enjoy it. The park is in walking distance to the cafe. I got the latte and it was well made.

I made the trip here because I wanted to try the guava croissant, which was indeed excellent. It…read morewas more of a soft, bready style rather than a super flaky version. The guava jam was delicious and sweet. I also tried a standard latte, which was very good: nutty with some toasted marshmallow notes. There was a long line on a Saturday around 11, and tables were hard to come by, but if you get lucky you can snag one. It feels a bit crowded since the line forms between two rows of tables and customers also leave between two rows. So it's a nice place to sit for a while if you can, but maybe not the most comfortable environment to sit and work. It is a beautiful space, though.

The atmosphere of a European coffee shop. Beautiful interior. Great coffee and tea, nice personnel…read more Coffee wait tome is about 3 minutes. It was quite a surprise to find such a place on 7th avenue. I wish I could visit this place again.

Nice design, nice location, nice ambiance, nice coffee, nice place all around…read more It may get crowded but the window seats are worth snagging if you can save a seat.

10/10 and very reasonable prices relative to what's going on in this city…read more The oat cap was excellent! There's decent seating area and real good music Service is great

Tucked into the pulse of the Financial District, Variety revealed itself to me as a small, perfect…read morepause in an otherwise kinetic day. After brunch, wandering with that satisfied, unhurried feeling, I stepped inside for the first time--and instantly understood the quiet devotion it inspires. The space hums softly with the rhythm of New York on the move, yet somehow manages to feel calm, intentional, and inviting. The chai latte was pure bliss: fragrant, warmly spiced, and flawlessly balanced--not overly sweet, not timid, but deeply comforting with every sip. It felt crafted rather than poured, the kind of drink that makes you slow down despite yourself. Surrounding it was an irresistible array of sweet treats and beautifully prepared coffee options, each promising (and delivering) the same level of care and quality. Variety doesn't just meet expectations--it glides past them with ease. Effortlessly cool and unfussy, this is the kind of café New Yorkers crave: a place to recharge, linger if you can, or simply grab something exceptional on the way to the next thing. Variety is more than a coffee stop--it's a moment of calm excellence in the heart of the city.

Truly fantastic coffee. Their milk is delicious. Will be returning to have the olive oil cakeread more

A cafe that also serves as a bar, with a no laptop policy. I tried a slice of the olive oil cake…read morethat they're known for and found it to be very moist and not too sweet. I came on a weekend and it was very crowded and difficult to find seating. The staff were very kind and helped us grab a table, but it isn't the type of spot where you can hang out for a long time.

The pistachio flavor was so good, and the croissant was super soft and flaky. The bread pudding was…read morealso amazing. No seats available inside or outside at 1ish on Sunday, so we just ate quickly near the bar area, but even that place was crowded with people waiting to pick up coffee.

There are so many great croissants popping up all over North America, that are very close to the…read morereal deal in France - and Librae is definitely one of them! The plain croissant was flakey and beautifully buttery! The coffee-chocolate croissant was also excellent, al though a little too rich for my taste. Their foccaccia looked incredible too, but unfortunately I was not able to try them. The staff were really nice and answered all my questions. The interior is also quite spacious - great spot to take a break and enjoy a coffee and pasty!

really the best latte I've had around the area (coolest latte art too) and the pancito is amazing…read more Coming here is my Friday morning treat

Solid coffee, pricing is not bad for NYC. Options are pretty limited tho if you like any kind of…read moreflavor or cold foams, there really aren't any. Not bad if you just want something basic.

So when a person says, "this is the best chocolate chip cookie in NY," you have expectations. And…read morewhen that person is your daughter, you think, 'well, it's gotta be.' I'm glad she doesn't read my reviews. I disagree. Cookies on the website look fabulous. "Ooey - gooey," it says. Mine wasn't. It was sort of dry. Tonight I'll stick what remains in the toaster oven to see if that helps. Nothing to lose.... Edited Update: This is a cookie that should NOT be eaten cold. A couple of minutes in the oven makes a world of difference. Microwave is a no-no.

Stopped into Seven Grams Coffee on Madison Avenue for a quick espresso and it was a solid…read moreexperience. Service was fast and efficient, which is always appreciated. They added sugar automatically, which I didn't mind since I usually take a little anyway, but it was a bit unexpected. Not a dealbreaker, just something worth noting. The vibe was great! clean, relaxed, and importantly not overrun with laptops, if you know what I mean. That alone makes it stand out a bit in Manhattan. I usually don't love some of the more pretentious coffee spots in the area, but this one surprised me. I'd definitely consider coming back.