The epitome of the perfect local coffee spot with solid pastries and food options too! Location: This sliver of cafe/restaurant is along a busy stretch of on 181st and at the beginning of Bennett Ave near Broadway. When you walk in, there is a long wooden table with two signs that read about no laptops enjoy your coffee and food. I like the vibe in this place. You can grab and go but there is a welcoming atmosphere to stay and hang out. The ordering area is quite narrow so I would recommend holding back if someone is ordering because space is a premium. Food and drink: They get their pastries and bagels fresh and have excellent products. I have not had their breakfast or lunch items but they are tempting to order. I like that they have different seasonal drink specials with Matcha, pumpkin spice, and the latest and greatest varieties. Their best quality is that they fill your cup to the rim with a latte now we have all had a foam heavy latte and feel less than satisfied but they are so diligent in their execution on their drinks. Service: I always feel welcome and enjoy the low key vibe of this place. They know how treat people. Sum-up: Cue the over used cliche but hey they are a hidden gem or just a straight up gem and thank them for creating a welcoming neighborhood spot. read more

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Refuses to give wifi. sorry, you can have the best coffee in the world, but for a coffee shop (a sit down type no less) not to provide WiFi in 2026 is unacceptable. read more

Forever Coffee - No Wifi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I ate here twice for breakfast while in NYC. The first morning I got a bacon egg and cheese bagel and it was delicious. I'm not a huge bagel fan but it was so soft and fresh. I also had an iced coffee that was great. The next day I tried the veggie burrito and omg it was one of the best I've ever had. The beans were seasoned really well and the avocado was very fresh too. I got a macchiato and it was weird bc they gave me oat milk and then she shot of espresso in a seperate cup. It was not great but the burrito made up for it. read more

I will be honest, I haven't tried anything in this coffee shop, and I'm debating if I ever will. I'm HUGE on customer service. Even if the food isn't great, I'll still give a place a second chance because I value good customer service. When I walked in, the barista was talking to someone about her dog and how she moved into a certain area. She was worried about how it might affect her dog. She was really engrossed in the conversation. I patiently waited for a minute, and when I approached to ask a question (since it was my first time there), she said, "Just look at the menu," and went right back to her conversation. I felt that was pretty dismissive, it wasn't crowded. Her friend could've just sat down and waited. I kept trying to ask questions, but she stayed focused on her conversation. The prices in this place are steep! I just felt dismissed walking in. I could still hear her talking about her dog, and even her friend was saying, "Yeah, I feel so bad..." I don't know, it just left a bad impression. I might try it on Too Good To Go first, because the portions aren't necessarily big. It just left a bad taste in my mouth that she was more interested in talking about her dog with her friend. read more

BEC was good but a little pricy ($9.75). I arrived and the cashier was in the bathroom, so I waited a bit and when she came out she wasn't super attentive. She spelled my name wrong when I spelled it out for her, and when I asked for an iced latte she asked me if I wanted it hot. And then after paying, I was waiting for my receipt and she was on her phone. So it didn't set the right tone for me. Regardless, my food came out quickly. But next time I'd order ahead of time. Ambiance is chill. There were some people working on their laptops and reading. But it's also a tight space. I was planning to do work too, but ended up taking my food to go because it felt too cramped. But if it works for you, do it. read more

Forever Coffee - Bacon, Egg, Cheese on a bagel with a matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Last stop in NYC before heading back home and just had to stop for a final latte and bagel. Forever coffee was perfect, it was pretty quiet inside and our order didn't take too long either. The bagels were super yummy, the proportion of egg to cheese and bacon was perfect. I dream about this bagel sandwich still. I got a vanilla latte with almond mild and it hit the spot! The location had me a little bit confused and the employees didn't seem too friendly but other than that it was exactly what we needed to end our trip on a high note. read more

I really enjoyed this location. The food was delicious. Everyone loved what they got. The coffee was great too. I got a cold brew and had it black. It had a lot of great flavor. There is plenty of seating and the staff was friendly. It is a great spot to pop in every now and again. read more

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Ube latte and salted pretzel chocolate chip cookies! Great spot with very friendly and efficient staff. Bathroom is also clean. Great pit stop can't wait to return. read more

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Forever coffee has a super cozy environment and friendly employees! I met a friend here for a quick bite, I had a bacon egg and cheese bagel and a cold brew. The bacon egg and cheese was tasty and filling. Bacon was a bit chewy. Im not much of a coffee lover but I wanted to taste the cold brew with caramel and it was pretty good! I found the price of the bagel to be very expensive but my belly was full and satisfied. My friend got an avocado toast with some hash browns and she enjoyed her meal! read more

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Not too friendly or welcoming. Delicious coffee though, almond croissant mid. Chill and light convo vibe but not open. Truly felt a "what are you doing here vibe" . Four people behind me got served before me. Despite asking my name when I ordered. Batista just placed the drink in the counter - no name call- just a blank dry stare. ‍so I left to enjoy in my car. I probably won't go back , I think that was the point ‍ read more

Forever Coffee - Delicious coffee, order taken begrudgingly . Not a warm welcome at all.It gave chills vibes just not open or welcoming. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The sweetest little coffee shop I found on one my walks through the city. The crowd seemed to ebb and flow so don't be discouraged if it looks busy. It will shift fast. Got a latte with almond milk and it was delicious and well made. Perfect size and flavor. Also got a bagel and cream cheese with egg (don't knock it until you've tried it) and they didn't even charge me extra. It was delicious. Great little environment and work space. Big tables and cozy spaces too. read more

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Coffee and drinks come out super fast. Food, you will be waiting. And waiting. The people working the register aren't very friendly. Just no personality. Maybe an interpersonal skills workshop would help? Smile sometimes :) Also. Cash has to be exact. Which means the iPad is always turned to you and asks for tip$ tip$ tip$. read more

Their cookies and baked goods are quite good. Try the sprinkle/birthday cookie! Nice addition to the neighborhood.

Updating once again: Great coffee, but so sorry to interrupt the barista's urgent texting. She got my drink quickly, but her fingers barely stopped moving on that phone. She finally did glance at me, unsmiling, when she handed over the cup. A fine place to get coffee if pleasant customer service isn't a concern. read more

I had been a regular customer for some time. I have found that the baristsas are not as friendly as the ones previously hired.

I first visited Forever Coffee back on my occasional work days at the 168th Campus of NYP in 2019 & (early!) 2020; yes, it was a wee bit out of the way, but I dug the vibe. Now that I have moved back up to this neighborhood again, I have been a regular visitor. I am not a coffee drinker, but am thankful for their good chai and matcha lattes, including their seasonal spins on them; they make an iced strawberry matcha well! Their in-house food items are fantastic, from crispy falafels stuffed in pita to their decadent BEC on thick brioche bread. The staff has always been welcoming and take the time to get to know the customers, regulars and one-timers alike. (Shout out to Sequoia and Jacob!) I always feel welcomed, and there is a nice sense of community in there; I've become friendly with some of the other regular customers; it's nice to talk to folks for a few minutes, even when I'm grabbing and going with my drink. Sometimes, it's the only human interaction I'll have on any given day! My mere complaint would be their matcha lattes occasionally have clumps at the bottom, depending on the barista working the coffee bar. It's not enough of a reason for me to ever say "no" to this place, ha! I'm seeing a few reviews noting Forever Coffee's "no laptop" policy, something I am ambivalent about, but I am happy that this helps foster a sense of a coffee shop...you know, a place to drink coffee or tea and have conversations with folks. Coffeeshops aren't supposed to be synonymous with doing work, necessarily. (Trust me when I say there are ample signs throughout the cafe noting this, I've been coming here for five years.) Also, there is a nice little outdoor section to enjoy, perfect for us folks that do not currently dine indoors due to the pandemic. :-) read more

Forever Coffee - Brioche BEC - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Just had the best food. I definitely would leave my girlfriend for this breakfast burrito. They have a gay pride flag up which means they're cool. Also, they've got a sign that says "no wifi or laptops" to encourage people to engage with others. I like that . Be back tomorrow read more

Forever Coffee Bar is a tiny coffee shop/cafe tucked in between the abundance of delis and cell phone stores off of 181st and Broadway. I was craving something different than my usual Starbucks order and stumbled upon Forever as a solid choice for coffee and breakfast. It doesn't look like they do delivery so I ordered for pickup and took a nice walk over. We ordered the Honey Vanilla Cinnamon latte, a veggie burrito, and a custom-built sandwich. The HVC latte was delicious, but definitely needs an extra shot as it can be a bit too light for us coffee veterans. The veggie burrito was filling and flavorful! The custom-built sandwich on sourdough with hash browns on the inside was the bomb.com. Highly recommend. The service was sweet and my order was ready exactly when promised. I do wish they offered delivery but I'll continue to do pickup as their food and coffee will keep me coming back. read more

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Cute coffee shop where you can unplug and connect IRL. They have a strict no laptop policy and no WiFi which is really refreshing. Food is inexpensive and tastes great. Removed 1 star as there is extremely limited seating. read more

Great! Coffee is great! Service is patient! Food well made! Best go- to spot for morning coffee or afternoon break. Ambiance feels positively communal. read more

talk about worth it! super nice chill vibe, a rustic atmosphere. got the ricotta pancakes and eggs, and boyfriend got the salmon lox bagel. food was so good and filling, and service was great. it's definitely worth checking out! read more

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Top 3 cafes in the area! Their bagels are always stacked and finger licking delicious

Not sure what is going on because I normally love this place. Service was always good and food is delicious. For the past two times I dealt with a server charge me for 16oz and give me a 12oz and didn't even apologize for it and now I come in and the cashier just says "what are you getting?" with an attitude , doesn't ask me what size or kind of bread... so when I tell her she says "we only have one size anyways" with an attitude again... because I was interrupting her meal I guess. Clearly seeing that there are two sizes and options to choose from. Date of service : 3/24/2023. Not sure if your changing your staff around but it's not a good look. read more

Their bagels are my fave, but like many ppl said, service has declined and coffee is watery. One of the baristas is miserable. The others are very slow. The kitchen is very slow. Might not be their fault and just an understaffing issue, but there is no sense of urgency. Without kindness and efficiency, I imagine they are only surviving due to a lack of competition in the neighborhood. read more

Forever Coffee has become a beloved neighborhood coffee shop. Quick bites and pastries. The vegan-friendly option is a plus for me. Coffee is delicious! The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. Always go here for my instant coffee fix. read more

Forever coffee has becoming the cute neighborhood coffee shop. Quick bites and pastries. Vegan friendly option which is a plus for me. Coffee is delicious! The staff is always so friendly and warmly welcoming. Always go here for my quick coffee fix. read more

I like the bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel with chipotle mayo. They load it up. Matcha latte is great.

Saw this place on Yelp, said it was a good place to go and get work done. Great. Head here, spend $7 on a mediocre coffee, overpriced but whatever. Sit down to get my work done and am told I'm not allowed to work on my laptop, even though the place wasn't that busy and there was another guy on his laptop too. Isn't that the point of a coffee shop? Just... what?? Ridiculous waste of time and money. If that's the policy it should be clear, or maybe a heads up before I order and sit down with my laptop. Would never have come in the first place. read more

I love coming here on weekends to get some studying done. There's not much in the area as far as work-friendly coffee shops, but this one definitely hits the mark. Coffee is good, matcha is also good, wifi is good, service is friendly, bathroom is existent, atmosphere is nice for working. There will usually be a nice mix of people talking and working on laptops, which works super well for me. Overall a solid thumbs up for a few hours of productivity with a nice caffeinated beverage. read more

Forever Coffee - Oat capp, solid 4/5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I always enjoy a breakfast burrito and latte whenever I come in. It's a cute little cafe but no Wi-Fi for anyone looking for a work spot. read more

Forever Coffee - Juniper Lime Soda - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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I've become a huge fan of coffee shops within the last year...so when I found out there was one so close to home, I knew I had to visit. Came here to work two days in a row before writing this review. & I can confidently say I'll be a regular here. I'm not a coffee drinker, so I can't say whether or not they have good coffee; being I do not know the difference. Although they market themselves as having pastries, I have not seen anything besides packaged cookies on display. The 4-star is due to the fact I've noticed ants near the condiments table (besides that, it's a relatively clean place). I appreciate the artistic/quaint space they've created in Washington Heights. Reliable Wifi & it's LGBTQ friendly. Another plus is that they do not force you to make a purchase (though you should!) Note: it can get packed throughout the day. Oh, They also offer a free coffee drip when you check-in on Yelp! read more

Forever Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

We love Joshua!!! The vibe in here is chill, no high pitched, seething, tense customers pacing for their venti or grande. Fabulous music that your not prompted to buy...no corporate vibes here. Art work is dope and service is friendly, not robotic. All smiles are not out of fear of reprisal. Makes you feel like there are no cameras, and slaves didn't pick the beans. Happy neighborhood coffee joint. AND Joshua is always photo ready. read more

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I took a chance on this spot. I was in a hurray to make the next A train - nowadays on the weekends they run anywhere from 10-15mins apart. So my window to get coffee before getting on the train was tight. I normally hit the DD before the train but the staff is slow even when no one is in there and on a Saturday afternoon, it was going to be busy. So as I walked past Forever it was empty inside. So I took a chance.... ...Forever Coffee's interior was being renovated and yet it was spotless. So I ordered an iced coffee and grabbed a slice of the pumpkin bread. It was a good decision overall. Friendly, courteous service. Great tasting coffee and pumpkin bread. Cashless transaction. So I was in & out to make my A train in no time. Success! They've made a new steady customer out of me. Highly recommended. Next visit, I'm trying their egg sandwich. read more

Second time coming to this place today and I have to say I am happy to have them in the neighborhood. The first time I went I didn't really enjoy the bacon egg and cheese I ordered because I felt like it was wayyyy to greasy but then today it was perfect. Very pleased to say their coffee is also bomb which is what we desperately needed. Hope to always come here and keep supporting! Also an amazing place to just sit down and work/chat when in the neighborhood. read more

I brought a grill cheese and found a long strand of hair in my food..Mind you the female cashier has long hair and no hair net on..I took the food back to her and she told me what do you want me to do...So unacceptable..I will never go back to that unsanitary place again read more

I love this place. Friendly, great coffee. I'm in there most mornings. They have food now and it's so good. A little slow but I know they're working out the kinks and will pick up the pace to match the morning hustle. So glad they survived the pandemic it really is the best coffee in the area. My ONLY note: I love the pink lids BUT THEY CONSTANTLY LEAK YOU MUST KNOW THIS. I'm currently covered in coffee typing this. Love you guys though byeee read more

I used to love this place, but sadly, since they've moved, they have been extremely disappointing. The food quality has changed, and they only serve food until 3 pm. Good thing they've changed their name from forever falafel to forever coffee bar,although they probably should change that too, considering they only serve that until 5 pm. read more

My friend and I were on our way to Starbucks when we noticed this coffee shop and decided to step in instead. I got a macchiato and she got a chai latte. I'm very used to Starbucks so I did expect a larger and flavored macchiato, however that wasn't what happened. Forever coffee bar serves a smaller portion which is okay to me, for its more traditional! We had blueberry muffin and the most delicious buttery croissant. I'm not crazy about the decor, art work is childish but I presume it suits the style of the shop. I will return. Overall great place, I prefer to support small businesses. read more

Forever Coffee - Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The gentrification is slowly spreading north. Someday we'll have the Inwood Cat Cafe, but until then, if you want some coffee with modern flare, FCB is a place worth stopping. I only had their drip coffee black, but it came with some good personality. Made my walk to the A train a block away that much better. read more

Forever Coffee - a hand holding a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The additive of the person working. Was to busy talking about the food that she has eaten there with the other employees than helping me. Coffee was subpar at best. read more