Enough cream but it does get dry pretty fast because of the lack of sauce. But it is good. Black coffee is also good pretty sour. Both toasts were good but I'd recommend Mentai Mayo. Mentai Mayo- Butter / "spicy" cod roe. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $20-30 Recommended dishes Mentaiko Pasta read more

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Really enjoyed the atmosphere of this small restaurant. You can't make reservation in this restaurant, so it's first come first serve. Because it's very small, large party isn't recommended. The matcha au lait with coffee jelly was really good. read more

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This is my third time here, and I still haven't run out of things to try. I've wanted to get the black sesame cream cheese toast (seasonal item), but they didn't have it so I'll have to be back... Their mentai cod spaghetti is extremely creamy and delicious, perfect for a cozy lunch. My friends had the ham Egg Toast and neapolitian spaghetti, which they both enjoyed. The egg on the neapolitan was chewy and the noodles were full of flavor. I also recommend the honey lemon toast! The chicken karaage bento box also seems like a good deal Finally, the service was amazing and the waiter was so nice :) read more

Davelle - Ham Egg Toast, Mentai Pasta, Napolitan Spaghetti - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Davelle is always pretty crowded, but walking in can be easy around lunchtime if you're going alone! I enjoyed the chicken Katsu curry rice. I didn't expect the curry itself to have such discernible meat chunks, and I think that texture threw me off a little bit. Next time if I went again, I'd probably get the curry without the chicken because the whole thing was a little meaty for my liking. I do recommend going to check this place out! read more

Davelle - Curry Rice - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I came here for a light breakfast before going to the spa. We ordered hoji-cha latte and black sesame kinako latte. Also, mentai mayo and black sesame and cream cheese. I loved the black sesame and cream cheese, it was creamy and soft, not too sweet, and it really went well with the black kinako latte. It is worth stopping by if you never try. read more

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4/4.5 Very cute cafe/space! It's small but charming. The food here is good! Got the mentai pasta, karrage, and black sesame/cream toast. I wasn't sure what to expect for the toast but it was actually yum! Not really sweet. Karrage was good chicken and pasta was good pasta. Came at 12pm on a Sat and waited for 30-40 min. Reasonable prices. Would recommend for dates with cute friends. I think this would also be a cute spot for a regular date too. Cozy vibes. read more

Davelle - Mentai Pasta, Karaage Fried Chicken with Honey Mustard, Black sesame and cream cheese toastblack - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

One of the best Japanese cafes in NYC. I still think about my experience and the treats at Davelle. Here's what you need to know: 1. I literally still dream of the karaage. It is probably one of the best ones I've ever had. 2. The lattes and coffee are top notch. Get everything. 3. The toasts are a great treat and perfectly portioned to share. The other food is equally delicious. 4. There are a few self service seats outside. 5. The staff is super nice and wonderful. Davelle, I wish you were a little closer to me because I think about you all the time. If you want a good Japanese cafe experience, just go to Davelle. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I had a chance to visit Davelle on my last trip to NYC! The space is a bit small but definitely has a great vibe and ambiance inside. I was there during breakfast hours and ordered the black sesame & cream cheese toast along with the hojicha latte! Black sesame cream cheese toast - the warm crispy toast was complemented greatly with the nutty black sesame and the cream cheese. 5/5 Hojicha latte (cold) - nice and refreshing, certainly a nice drink on a hot day. 4.5/5 Overall I enjoyed it and would definitely visit again next time! read more

Davelle is my favorite spot for Japanese comfort food! Modeled after Japanese kissaten, the vibe is cozy and homey. Before COVID, there were a couple of tables and counter seats crammed into their small space. Now, part of their space has turned into a little shop selling home goods like ceramics, incense, and greeting cards (attention holiday shoppers!!) Their menu consists of coffee drinks, toasts, and Japanese comfort food dishes like Napolitan spaghetti and pork katsu curry. The dishes are perfect for a light lunch. On my most recent visit, I got the mentai spaghetti. It was delicious - creamy, a touch spicy, and topped with shiso and seaweed. The iced matcha latte was also solid. Current setup: there are three outdoor tables for groups of 2-4 on the sidewalk (no rain cover), and inside there's a seat at the counter and one by the window (for solo diners). You order and pay at the counter, then they bring the food to your table. read more

Davelle - Mentai spaghetti, iced matcha latte - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I went to Davelle awhile back and forgot to post a review. My friend and I both got the jam and cream cheese toast which was aesthetic and delicious. it's nothing more than cream cheese and jam but it reminded me of sandwiches my mom used to make us. I also got the fried chicken that was perfectly crispy! read more

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Ordered the black sesame and cream cheese toast. Not pictured but ordered a Kyoto styled cold brew which complemented the toast well. If the not too sweet description applies to you on desserts and sweet related food items, then this fits the bill. Good taste of sesame that doesn't overpower the dish. Friendly staff and nice ambiance. read more

Davelle - Black sesame and cream cheese toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The honey lemon toast and hot matcha latte was delicious It was a great afternoon snack. The service was excellent! The ambiance is very pleasant and chill especially with the limited seating. Great music to listen to as well! read more

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Super cute little cafe with great drinks and food. The place is small so there is usually a long wait especially on weekends/brunch time. I loved the matcha au lait with the coffee jelly; very lightly sweetened by the jelly and great texture (ended up ordering 2!). Everything on the menu looks exactly like the pictures. The uni pasta was fresh and not fishy, curry katsu was solid but very spice forward if you like that. The mentai Mayo toast was great! Black sesame was a bit strong and messy to eat but was decent. Overall a super cute date or quick coffee spot! read more

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A cute little spot with solid Japanese-inspired menu items! Loved the Hojicha Latte and Black Sesame & Cream Cheese Toast. The toast was just slightly sweet and the cream cheese added a smooth touch on top. There isn't much seating at the cafe, maybe only around 3-4 tables and then bar seating. Not great for big groups, but is a cute quick catch-up spot! read more

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This is a cute little spot with 2-3 small tables and bar seats. So don't try to come with a big group. Service was great and staff were friendly. I am a huuuge toast lover and they didn't disappoint! Their lemon honey toast was sweet and citrusy but didn't overpower the toast. You can still taste the milk toast in comparison and it was light a fluffy. I wanted to try their berry cream cheese toast as well but my girls and I were hungry so we got their Katsu curry, Katsu don and chicken karate bento! Honestly everything was so good, the chicken was crispy and light, there was a good amount of meat in each bite, but I would have to say the curry was the best part! Unfortunately my Katsu don was pretty salty (it was the egg and soy sauce) but washing it down with their matcha lemonade made everything better! Definitely will come back to try all their toast and unique drinks/ lattes! read more

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A very quaint and cozy place! We came early in the day and were the first people to be seated! The menu was full of color and the illustrations were enough to pique my appetite! If you're looking for a place to satisfy both your eyes and mouth, this is the place to be! The Honey Lemon toast is picture-worthy and each bite is as savory as it looks! A crunchy bite but such a soft texture inside. And the best compliment for any dessert is that it's not too sweet. It broke my heart to see the empty plate once we finished eating this piece of art :( The Chicken Katsu Curry was full of flavor. The curry mixed with the rice was like no other flavor! The chicken katsu was very crunchy and each bite was like heaven. The Mentai Pasta! Absolutely BLEW my mind! It was the right amount of creamy and savory! Not to mention soooo pretty of a dish. The cod roe is thee main character of this dish and did she serve! Would recommend this 10/10! read more

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this place is walk in only! the wait at 2:30 pm said 90 minutes so we came back close to 3:45 pm but we didn't get seated until 4:15 or so, and at the tiny little bar seating against the door. we were told we'd get moved to proper seating when it opened up but I think she forgot because she sat other people once they freed. I had been looking forward to this spot for a while- and have to say, the berry & cream toast delivered! perfectly savory and sweet. the s'mores toast i was indifferent about- a bit dry and lacking in flavor, but definitely the "japanese" style, not too sweet or overly flavorful. I got a black sesame latte but it was just alright. it was super thick and creamy, and earthy but a bit overpowering. i would've liked it to be a tiny bit sweet. it got cold pretty quickly. i was eh how at the end when paying they hand you the tablet while looking directly at it, and the options show a minimum tip of 20%, 22 and 24%. frankly, service was minimal and we weren't taken care of (no refills) beyond just taking and delivering the food a few steps, given this place is tiny. was displeased w the service but because the toast was good, I will give it 4 stars. more of a 4- if i had to be picky! read more

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Recently ordered from this place for lunch at work. I got the mentaiko pasta which my coworker recommended I try. It was so delicious and creamy and had such a great umami taste to it! I definitely would order it again! Now for the strange part. My 4 coworkers and I all ordered together on seamless, however, only 3 of the dishes we ordered were delivered. The delivery person thought that they had missed a second bag of food when they were picking it up, but apparently there was nothing when they checked. The two dishes that didn't come both had the karaage in them, so we think that maybe the restaurant was out of it that day. It was just weird that they didn't call us to let us know and have them choose something else. It ended up working out fine because seamless refunded the 2 dishes and they just ordered from somewhere else. It was just definitely a weird thing that happened and makes me a bit apprehensive to try and order from them again, but I would definitely try to go in person! read more

Davelle - Mentai Pasta - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

- No wifi, but great place to sit and relax with a cup of coffee - Cute interior, but not alot of seating - Karaage is good, the curry was alright read more

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solid spot! and we came at the end of the day so it wasn't too busy and we got seats at the bar. there arent that many seats here so just fyi. We got a few toasts - I got the cinnamon butter toast and that was my absolute favorite. It was subtle but extremely tasty. The chicken katsu curry was also quite good and flavorful. Good portion and seasoned well. Chicken could have been a bit crispier. read more

I'll be honest, the pretty pictures of the berry and cream toast and the lemon toast made me go here, which I didn't mind because I live not too far from here. I ordered the ham and cheese toast and a cappuccino on a freeeezing January day and I wasn't disappointed. Couldn't help but feel how wonderful it would feel to actually dine indoors but alas Covid times still Persia and we have to awkwardly done "outdoors" in these freezing conditions. Would visit again. Give em a shot if you're in the area. Keep the camera handy, you're gonna wanna do it for the gram atleast. read more

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Such a cute place to spend cozy afternoon with close friends. Noodles are delicately made and presented beautifully. We ordered sea urchin noodle and mentaiko noodle. They were not like "die for" and "need to come back for" but good and beautiful visually. We ordered green tea latte (Macha latte) and it was beautifully decorated on the surface but was very lukewarm and not hot. Drinks are serviced by white paper cup which is ok for takeout but it is too casual for this cute seating for lunch. read more

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Solid place for a sweet toasts and warm beverages! Tried the cinnamon toast, honey lemon, black sesame and cream cheese, and the berry and cream cheese. Also tried the black sesame latte. Probably shouldn't have ordered so much considering how rich each was but they were so good. This was my dessert after having had brunch elsewhere. I was pleasantly surprised to have walked by and saw space inside for a bite so just had to try. Looks like they also serve savory dishes so I'm hoping to try that next time! read more

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Davelle is a typical hole in the wall restaurant in the grand city of New York. We would have never gone if it weren't for a friend. The place was very busy whenever I went, and I had to wait for a table. We ordered the Honey Lemon and Berry and Cream Cheese toast, both of which were very underwhelming. The flavors were just a bit bland after such high expectations. I also got the Black Sesame Kinako Latte, which is a signature drink, which was also was subpar to me. I normally like my drinks on the sweeter side, but to each their own. The only saving grace were the entrees. Pictured, we got the Chicken Katsu Don and Chicken Katsu Curry. Both dishes had immaculate tastes and the only real positive of this restaurant. read more

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While most brunch places require a 30 min wait on Saturdays, we got seated almost immediately here. The chicken katsu curry was so filling and flavorful. They're also famous for their toasts, which we didn't get to try today. Will be back some other time! The service is quick, and there's both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Davelle - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

overall quite good, we came for the aesthetics and not expecting too much in terms of food quality. expectations were met! would probably not come back, but glad we came. we would probably recommend getting the fruit/cream cheese toast over the sesame/cream cheese. the wait to be seated and served is not exactly prompt, but not unreasonable. read more

Davelle - Honey Lemon Toast Black sesame and cream cheese toast Chicken Katsu Don Curry Rice - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

the food was delicious and I've never had anything like it. The candied lemons were the right balance between sweet and sour. The overall vibe was fun. The toast was very very sweet. read more

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FOOD The mentai spaghetti was good, but not phenomenal - there are a lot of places in NYC that do it better. I will say that everything felt reasonably priced (for NYC!) SERVICE We were told that there was a 25-45 minute wait so we asked if we could be seated outdoors. It took a while for someone to take our order and bring us water, but our food came out pretty quick - it looked like it was just busy, given that it was a Saturday afternoon. VIBES Really cute place, really cute plating and food, but definitely somewhere that I went because it looked aesthetic on Instagram (and probably won't revisit for the food itself.) read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Davelle is your example of a popular hole in the wall that serves cute but overpriced food. Although the line of parties waiting to brunch was extensive, the wait wasn't long. You can leave your number down and Davelle will text you when it's your turn to get seated. The store was small with just a couple seating, but decorated nicely to match the cute warm aesthetic. I had the Chicken Katsu Curry ($19), which was substantial. It's not very crispy but it was pretty flavorful, especially when dipped into the super mild sauce. My friend's Uni Pasta ($24) should have simply be called "Egg Noodle". There was only a sliver of uni as expected, although the noodles were nice and light. My friend was most intrigued by the Honey Lemon Toast ($10), which she was left disappointed by. It tasted like the lemon bread from Chinese bakeries, but you're getting the extra taste of the slightly bitter lemon peels here. Like most spots, this brunch cafe is more for the photos than the food. While the food was average, I still enjoyed my meal and give props to the hostess who worked hard in single-handedly controlling the waitlist. read more

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Vintage and homey vibes everywhere! It has the dainty slightly worn look inside. We came for the adorable toasts originally, so we got the honey lemon. It tasted like a fluffy cloud version of a lemon bar, and it was lightly sweet! We paired that with the mentai spaghetti which was decadent and creamy but not heavy. The black sesame kinako latte was a great non-caffeinated option and tasted like Chinese black sesame soup (which I love); however quite pricey for what it is. Really peaceful and yummy way to spend the morning! read more

Davelle - Honey lemon toast, mentai spaghetti, black sesame kinako latte - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Instagramable toast but thats about it. Entrees were pretty plain (i'll admit that the curry has an awesome waftable smell) and the toast was pretty snackable. Generally think its not worth waiting for but is an okay choice if you wanna try something new in the immediate are read more

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Cute, cozy brunch spot with amazing and creative food! The katsu was amazing and their uni pasta was a surprise hit. All the toasts looked so good, we had the sesame and cream cheese. I would recommend sharing dishes as some of the dishes like the uni pasta can get kinda heavy. I would also avoid ordering the special drinks. The matcha au lait was way too sweet and the black sesame kinako latte was average. Would recommend just going for classic drinks like matcha latte. Otherwise, great spot for a brunch with reasonable prices. read more

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Came back a 2nd time with a friend. We tried: 1) lemon toast, 2) Karaage bento box, 3) uni pasta, 4)hojicha latte. The karaage bento box & the uni pasta were my most favorite! The lemon toast looked pretty but taste was nothing special. Try to eat the toast soon bc it became soggy as my friend was taking photos of it. The hojicha latte was good too! read more

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very cute and aesthetic spot !! came here alone around 12:45 on a weekday and there was plenty of open seating at the bar and an open table food is quite yummy but on the pricier side for what it's worth, but nonetheless i dont regret giving this place a try !! i got the chicken katsu don -- chicken was nice and crispy and the flavour overall was there but the rice was mushy which threw things off. the dish was super super filling , more than what the photos on here let on !! matcha latte -- standard average matcha, not the richest or smoothest and i wish it had a stronger matcha flavour, but at least it doesnt taste like straight milk i dont ever leave yelp reviews but i had to, service is EASILY 5 stars !! the workers were young, super chatty and friendly and attentive, and on my way out when noel (?) asked me how my matcha was and i said i expected it to be richer, he added in a second shot of matcha free of charge. i wish i tipped more !! i also got half of a black sesame cream cheese toast on the house -- so so yummy and a pleasant blend of flavours !! i dont think i would pay the full price for it though read more

Davelle - Black sesame and cream cheese toast, Matcha Latte (Ice) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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My friend saw this spot on TikTok and I also noticed it on a few best-of lists, so absolutely had to try it on a recent trip to NYC. I went with the red bean latte (not a coffee-based latte, so I added a shot) and the black sesame and cream cheese toast. It's the pillowiest milk bread, perfectly toasted and presented beautifully. My boo and I shared the karaage fried chicken, which is slightly drizzled with honey mustard. This was fine, not something I'd order again, but worth having if you want something other than toast. Our server was very personable and struck up a conversation with us. This is definitely getting added to my NYC rotation! read more

Davelle - Karaage Fried Chicken - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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I've seen this place all over social media. Their food looks very aesthetically pleasing, so I wanted to check it out. I discovered they were right next to my hotel. I walked by a couple of times, but their line was too long, so I always told myself I'd come again another time. EXPERIENCE My friend and I came right at opening. We sat at the bar so we could watch the barista work. We took a bit to decide what to order. They made a mistake on the beverage, we ordered an iced drink and got it hot. They let us keep the hot version and immediately corrected the mistake by making a cold one too. FOOD (4/5) Black Sesame and Cream Cheese - This toast was decadent. It was sweet and slightly sour due to the cream cheese. I really liked the combination. I think it was on the heavy side, half way I was kind of done with it. Felt a bit heavy for breakfast. (5/5) Berry and Cream Cheese - This toast was well balanced. A more classic combination. No complaints here! DRINK (4/5) Matcha Latte, iced - This was done well. Not too sweet. I think there is not much super special about this, its pretty common. (5/5) Hojicha Latte, hot - I love hojicha, and a lot of places don't make this. I was so happy to find out that they make this. It really hit the spot. Not too sweat, good amount of foam, and beautiful latte art. OVERALL I think this place is fairly overhyped. I won't dock points for that. The inside is quite small, so a line does tend to form outside. It's a simple establishment, in a good way. Don't come expecting too much. They make a select number of things, and do it well and aesthetically. read more

Davelle - Matcha Latte (left) Hojicha Latte (right - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Toast was very aesthetic. The service was good and the flavors were subtle but tasty. A bit expensive but the vibes were cute and nice. The wait was quick. They don't take reservations only walk ins. read more

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We ordered the chicken karaage, chicken katsu curry, and uni spaghetti. The flavor was very good and rich. For the curry, you can taste the pork in there. For the spaghetti, if you don't like seafood, it might be a bit fishy for you. We wanted to try the match honey yuzu lemonade (it sounds so good!) but unfortunately they were out of it read more

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Going in with high hopes due to the high demand and long lines, I ended up being quite disappointed. I can understand how folks can be enticed to try this place out with the unique and trendy combination of food but if you value the actual taste of food then you would understand. The uni spaghetti was too salty and nothing to rave about. The curry katsu had an odd taste and too sweet to enjoy. Sadly the best part of the meal was the sesame latte and the service. The host/server was working her tail off as they were understaffed but still provided the best service she could. All in all, I unfortunately can not recommend this spot. read more

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1. The toast of this house should be relatively famous. I think their cream cheese is delicious, but the blueberry jam is a little too sweet, and the toast is very fragrant 2.chicken katsu chicke I think it's really delicious, the salty radish is quite greasy, the curry is very rich, the chicken is thick and chunky, and the rice is soft 3. Uni spagetti: This one is light, but the sauce is mushy, and it's the kind of texture I would like, but not the flavor 4. Drink I ordered the matcha American style, my friend ordered the jelly American style, it's a little sweet, maybe try his matcha latte better 5. The overall cost performance is really high, because a full meal is not very expensive, the store seat is relatively small, but in the sunny ny sitting outside is really comfortable read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York