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    Ground Central

    4.7 (27 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Matcha Latte
    Paula M.

    Cool coffee shop near Grand Central Station. I didn't know it was a chain but found out after the fact. This place was right next to my hotel, but I didn't give them a shot until the day we were leaving. I wish I would have tried it earlier because I'd have been there every day! Service was quick and the baristas were very nice and helpful. They serve you the to-go cup without a lid to show the latte art they do. You can grab a lid if you're taking it togo or just leave the top off to admire the designs. I had a hot matcha latte with almond milk and my husband got a hot vanilla latte. The matcha was delicious and I was able to sweeten it myself at their station. They had honey and simple syrup, and I opted for the SS. I think it was house made but I don't know for sure. I came back later in the day for a hot chocolate which was equally as delicious as my tea. Great spot with a decent amount of seating. They even have merch and beans for purchase. Check them out if you're in midtown!

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    Cherlynn B.

    The interior is so cool. We loved all the bookshelves and the art along the walls! Service was nice, my bestie forgot to ask for an iced latte instead of hot (not their fault, it was ours!), and they remade her drink for free! We went during a non-busy time so it wasn't overwhelming! We both got iced chai lattes, an almond croissant and a chocolate croissant. They even warmed the croissants for us! Taste wise for both the lattes + croissants, everything was honestly just ok. Even though our croissants were warmed they were still tough to bite, and the lattes were underwhelming considering all the other reviews, that's why I gave three stars. I feel that the food/drinks are a big part of the experience and since they were underwhelming it was a bit disappointing. It was a nice experience but most likely won't come back. We really appreciated the service though!

    Barnali D.

    We popped in for coffee on a Saturday morning while staying at the Westin Grand Central nearby, and were quite pleased! We are San Francisco coffee snobs , and this met our standards! The decor was lovely and the service was friendly! The bathroom was nice and clean as well.

    Francis D.

    The rainbow books immediately caught my attention! The black and white artwork all over the coffee shop added a factor that made you drawn in. And fun part, the coffee is delicious! I would hang out here and read. Just look at the vibe! It's all so pretty. I also got my coffee pretty fast. So the service is speedy. Would definitely come back here to work or read my books. Wow!

    Iced chai latte
    Cammi P.

    The best morning, or mid-day "pick me up." The lattes are smooth and the hot chocolate is perfectly sweet and creamy. The coffee shop was quiet and the service was perfect. The pastries looked delicious and the prices were fair.

    Expresso shot on ice
    Alysha J.

    This Expresso shot was strong and fast! Service was tip top moving me from the front of the line and out of the door in 5 minutes! The location was inviting and relaxing. They even had books that you were able to grab and read. The lights were dim not too bright and it gave a mysterious vibe.

    Hot chocolate
    Debbi P.

    The best hot chocolate ever!!! So smooth with just the right amount of chocolate and milk!! The staff behind the counter are the best and loved the hearts!!!

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    Ana B.

    With a name like Ground Central, don't assume this is a train station, it is actually a very cute coffee shop. The Grand Central Terminal is just across the street. We walked inside to find a super cute atmosphere. They have a wall full of books, and another wall full of records for sale. There's a variety of comfy seats and couches where friends have met to enjoy tasty coffee, sit and relax. With my iced vanilla coffee in hand, I sat on one of the stools with my friends, as we took a little coffee break, and made our next plan. My vanilla iced coffee was very caffeinated, cold and a bit sweet. This is just what I needed to keep going on this adventure, in this city that never sleeps!

    Vanilla Oat Milk Latte
    Ali G.

    My hotel was a quick walk from this coffee shop and it's my favorite! The coffee tastes super silky smooth which I don't get to experience too often. It's very cozy inside and they even have a couch. My go to was a vanilla oat milk latte and I really appreciate the latte art. I will be thinking about this coffee shop all the way back to LA.

    Iced latte
    Anh N.

    Cute and cozy with a fair amount of seats. I got an iced latte, simple syrup on the side - I added two pumps. It was so perfect!! Staff was nice, nothing special. Id come back for more!

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    5 months ago

    Delicious chai latte. Ambiance is so cute. Service was so great. Definitely coming back

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    1 year ago

    I have no pictures cos this is my go to place and I have been here many times. Good coffee, great service and good bakes

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    11 months ago

    Super cute space, love the books. Latte we had was one of the best! Definitely will be back next time I'm in town!

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    We had a 1 hour wait for our train and walking over for quality coffee was worth every step! Very good from a coffee snob perspective.

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    Excellent coffee, cool space. Got a cappuccino and I'd say worth going somewhat out of your way for the quality

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    Excellent coffee, some of the best I've ever had!! The staff super friendly and provided outstanding customer service!!

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    Small hidden shop in Koreatown specializing in matcha and tea-based drinks!…read more I came to Mika's on a Friday morning, and while there wasn't a line, it did feel packed with the five people inside. I'd actually passed by this place multiple times but had no idea it was a cafe. This shop itself is more of a grab-and-go, but it might still take a while since all drinks are whisked and made to order. There isn't really space for a line to form inside, so you may need to wait outside to order (there's also a bit of a lack of room to wait for your drink once it's ordered). My strawberry matcha came out to $9.25 total, which is pretty pricey, so I expected a lot. In total, it took me around 10-ish minutes to get my drink with about 4 people in front of me. At first it took a while for our orders to get taken since the two employees were focused on getting drinks out ASAP, one person was preparing the syrups and milk, and the other was making the matcha. The matcha itself had a nice green color. I've had many strawberry matchas prior to this, and based on my experience, this place was alright. The strawberry syrup was nice and not too sweet, but I wish there was a bit more flavoring or more of it, as after two sips I couldn't taste the strawberry at all. Overall, it's a nice shop with cute trinkets around and their own products they sell, like matchas and tea sets. However, for $9, it was a lot for what the drink offered in my opinion.

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    I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

    This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

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