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Hungry Ghost

4.0 (50 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Erica K.

Came here with a group of runners and thought the cafe's aesthetic was nice and modern yet it couldn't even house a bathroom, so I had to speed walk across the street to Joe & the Juice who graciously let me use theirs even though I was a passive customer. The interiors of Hungry Ghost are showroom cute, but not ideal for a long term stay-stool esque seats with no backing and odd spacing from the counter to the island that houses all the drink companion essentials-lid, napkins, milk. The drinks and pastries are overpriced given the quality and portion size, but you're just paying for the nice location and the overhead. The almond croissant was memorable (highly doubt they bake this in house), however the Honey Vanilla Cinnamon Latte was lowkey disgusting-you can't combine different, random sweet flavors and assume it'll taste good. My friend ordered a matcha latte, and you can just tell from the shade of green that...this is not the place for matcha or anything that is not coffee.

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Anushka M.

It was the first nice day in a while since the cold days so there were lines everywhere for all the popular west village coffee spots. Hungry ghost had a smaller line than most so I decided to give it a try. I got their honey cinnamon vanilla latte iced and it wasn't bad! I wish it was a bit sweeter but overall it satisfied what I needed. If I ever needed a quick fix this would be a good spot.

Aditi R.

3.5! My friend and I took a pitstop here to get in some needed hydration. My order was an iced latte with almond milk. My friend got the iced matcha latte. I appreciated that they were frothing the matcha with a whisk (instead of using the electric frother). Things I didn't appreciate - both drinks tasted okay. I think the espresso-milk-ice ratio was off such that we both felt like we were drinking flavored chilled milk.

Whitney D.

This is a cute and cozy coffee shop. It had seating indoors in the front and some in the back. It is a smaller shop so it can get crowded fast I am sure. Did have ti wait sorta a long time for my drink but it was the weekend. I got a drink off the seasonal specials menu it was the honey vanilla cinnamon latte. I asked the barista if it's better hot or iced so I went with hot as she said that was better. She was very nice.

Peppermint Mocha

I got a peppermint mocha and it was wonderful! The girl at the front was so kind to us and the customer service was spot on! Definitely recommend!

Alexa T.

I tried the honey cinnamon latte this time because it is a seasonal drink and was recommended to me by the barista! I enjoyed it a lot - none of the flavors were overpowering.

Alan N.

The coffee is good, but I found the service to be kind of rude. The guy who took my order didn't seem to care to be there. On his phone while I ordered and didn't let me know my beverage was ready. No outlets. No bathrooms on site. Otherwise the espresso was flavorful and a pretty place to sit.

Cris K.

Really cute coffee spot. There's a nice variety of teas too, if coffee isn't your thing. The cafe has ample seating and isn't as crowded as the surrounding cafes, so it's a nice option to have after a day of shopping or walking in the area.

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Barbara C.

While the ambiance and decor were cute, the service, price and amenities were unimpressive. While tastey, $6+ for the smallest cappuccino I've ever had. Ordered with oat milk substitution ($0.50 upcharge, standard), the barista began making with cows milk and I had to have them remake it. Staff was very disengaged. Also, no public restroom!! Would recommend to going to any of the other cafe's around in west village.

Albert K.

Great iced oat latte! Not too sweet or strong. Seating in the back and various seats in the front. Free WiFi.

Pastries
Amy D.

Rating this establishment left me in a conundrum...we will have to separate ambience from customer service. We came here before heading to the iconic Friends apartment facade. We needed coffee. We drink plain black americano. That's always easy for the baristas. It was good. The pastries we had were also good. However, my three stars lean more toward customer service. The baristas need some improvement in this department. Additionally, I needed to wash my hands before eating my pastry, yet, there wasn't a restroom available for me to use. The cafe is small and cozy. There were a few customers working on their laptops. They also have additional seating outside.

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Morgan B.

Good coffee and price was normal for the area. Not a ton of seating but a few options, would go back for a quick grab and go. No bathroom which was a little upsetting.

Gabe D.

Hungry Ghost is one of the few coffee shops in Manhattan with good, flavorful coffee and pretty much zero wait time. Great coffee, quick service, and cute storefronts. Not much more you could ask for it a coffee shop.

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Barista couldn't even bother to mix the matcha into the drink. Lazy. Won't be back.

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Good tasting iced chai. Reasonably priced. Nothing special. Very limited seating inside.

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The coffee is always perfect- not too acidic. I also love the staff. Everyone is so friendly! They allow laptops here which is a big plus.

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I was on a mission to try all the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC and this place was high on the…read morelist!! This place was in walking distance from our hotel and I was THRILLED!! We walked in and the shop was cozy and clean. We were greeted by the staff. They were very friendly and helped us promptly. I was impressed to see that Culture had won several blind taste test competitions - my hippies were high!! The cookie came out gooey and hot - let's just say it didn't last long. I really should have bought more than one! Learn from my mistakes and get one chocolate chip cookie to share and one chocolate chip cookie for yourself!

Stopped by Culture Espresso to grab some of their famous cookies and they were great! There was a…read moreshort line when we got there, but we waited less than ten minutes to order so it went quickly. The cookie I was most excited for was the corn cookie and the chocolate chip also looked really good. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed by the black & white cookie because for some reason I thought it was a chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips, but it was actually just a regular cookie with black and white chips lol. The cookies themselves were really solid though. Nice light crisp around the edges with a chewy center without being overly gooey or underbaked. Definitely on the thicker side too, which I liked. Next time I'll have to try one of their espresso drinks!

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4.4(436 reviews)
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I've had Ten Thousand Coffee on my to-go list for the LONGEST. I finally went for the first time…read moreand there were so many drinks I wanted to try so I ended up buying 3. 1. The Jeju Green Tangerine Matcha honestly just tastes like a tangerine selter drink but in the best way, because I don't typically enjoy seltzer or carbonated beverages. I really enjoy the flavor and the carbonation isn't too strong, probably because I brought it home to drink. I don't really taste the matcha but I would definitely still order this again. 2. Matcha Einspanner. This is my first time having an Einspanner so I have no idea what I was expecting but this is DELICIOUS. It's so silky and smooth and the TASTE is just right up my alley. The matcha is light but you can still taste it. Absolutely, would drink this all the time if I could. 3. Purple Sweet Potato Latte. This. This. Omg, why haven't I tried this sooner?! The first sip and initial taste, I almost tasted nothing, just milk. And then all of a sudden, there's an explosion of flavor in your mouth. As a sweet potato lover, I was in heaven. I have absolutely no words for this drink, just try it. 100/10 recommend. This is probably my favorite one out of the 3 that I bought. I went around ... 2:45PM on a Friday and most of the seats were taken, if I remember correctly. There were a decent amount of seats and the space was decent. I liked the minimal aesthetic they had for the design of the interior. Not to forget, the staff at the register was absolutely wonderful, she answered all my questions, she's so sweet. I think I'm disappointed that I haven't tried this place sooner. Y'all get out of your comfort zone and try the Purple Sweet Potato Latte !! Or if not, just try this place out. I will definitely be recommending the Purple Sweet Potato Latte to all my family and friends.

Overall: 4.5/5 The…read morestore has a really aesthetic vibe, similar to % Arabica. I came in on a Wednesday morning and luckily there was no line. I ordered an iced matcha einspanner ($6.95) with oat milk ($0.75) and loved that it already comes with a shot of espresso, so it was essentially a dirty matcha einspanner. I tried each layer on its own before mixing everything together and it was all really good. The matcha cream is the right amount of sweet and creamy and you can taste the matcha with just a hint of coffee. Since I'm a coffee fiend I added a bit more espresso when I got back to the hotel and it tasted even better while still keeping the matcha as the dominant flavor. Next time I would ask for less ice since it was freezing that morning, but on a warmer day the ice level would be perfect. Would love to come back to try their other drinks or order the einspanner again as a hot drink.

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4.5(227 reviews)
2.7 miWilliamsburg - North Side

RATING: 4.5/5 | Came on a Saturday late afternoon and it was busy! The line moves, thankfully. It's…read morerelatively spacious for a cafe, but there's minimal seating. There is some counter space, but mainly for standing purposes. I ordered a standard Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($7.35) and my friend got her usual Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte ($8). Docking 1/2 point bc the matcha is pre-made. I'm a fan of the whisking process bc I do believe there's a craft to matcha overall. Surprisingly, my drink tasted fine and my bev was a good color, so I was pleasantly happy. We waited less than 10 min for a table to open up, but you have to be there at the right time, otherwise you prob just grab your drink + go. Overall, glad I tried Kijitora. It's not my first matcha choice, but it was decent for a standard matcha latte. Their specialty matcha drinks look to have mixed reviews, but I'm personally not a fan of sweet drinks.

Went in with high expectations, but it was just alright. The staff was friendly and made our drinks…read morepretty quick. The interior was cute, perfect for working or catching up with a friend. The azuki matcha was a dud. It was missing the earthiness and sweetness of the azuki bean. Instead, it just tasted like chunky matcha. The black sesame latte was sweeter than expected. It was still pretty good, but I just feel like I would've gotten sick had I finished the whole thing. I would probably just try the strawberry matcha latte next time.

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4.5(131 reviews)
2.2 miDUMBO
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