Super cute store - loved all the whimsy posters! The drink was amazing and had the perfect amount of caffeine to keep me awake all day. read more

Kawaii Cafe - meet cute - banana cream coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great, strong Viet coffee, I love the addition of coffee jelly in the drinks! Extensive (and hilarious) menu! Can't go wrong with any of the choices. Excellent service and clean cafe. read more

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I don't get what's with NYC overcharging hella for a small "okay" matcha drink that you can't choose a bigger size for...but I mean it IS the city, I guess. I came in on a Friday at 12pm and it wasn't busy. I love the aesthetic of the shop. It definitely lives up to its name - kawaii. I ordered a "doubtex" (ig it means double text) which was from their special Spring drink menu - it's essentially a banana cream matcha, priced at $11.50. I added oat milk as per usual and it came out to $12.52. It's on me for wanting to order an $11.50 matcha but I was really feeling a banana matcha today. Service was quick, got my drink in a little under 5 minutes. The drink is okay. It's made with real banana so there's banana chunks in it which is good. It just tastes like a matcha with banana chunks. At the price point it's not worth $11.50. I'd enjoy my drink more if it was at a reasonable price at like $7, especially for the small size. The matcha does taste fine, though a little bitter and it wasn't whisked enough as you can see in the pictures. 2 stars for the aesthetic, creative drink names that I find funny, and I'm a sucker for French bull dogs. read more

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My friends and I got the matcha, banana viet coffee latte and a regular viet latte. They were all really good, had a great flavor, and were strong like a viet coffee should be. It's a small spot with cute aesthetics and trendy drink names. The owners were friendly as well! My only thing is that these drinks are a bit pricey with drinks over $8-$9, I believe mine came to $10.50 with tip. read more

Kawaii Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Rip off!!! The owner/investors of this new Kawaii Cafe need to rethink their business model!!! Walked in to check it out! The basic, Original version of their "specialty" Vietnamese Coffee is $9 for a 16 Oz. iced or 12 Oz. hot! More specialized drinks of those sizes even hit $12. Did not see anything less! WOW! Seriously? Yes, walked out! The sandwich board out front says "Warning! Very Good Vietnamese Coffee here." I'm definitely game for Vietnamese Coffee since first trying it in South Philly in the '90s. But even if what they had was superb, i.e., beyond "Very Good," I'm not paying $9 bucks for a small cup... that is even if they danced for me like Johnny Rockets. (Keep in mind, just read debt incurred by Johnny Rockets is leaving them cash strapped.) Kawaii Cafe's "Warning!" is right! As a coffee drinker, understand the tariffs have increased underlying coffee prices, but even given that, their pricing is just over the top!!! It's not cute like the Japanese culture phenomenon they're espousing. Perhaps the Kawaii team thought that the crowd from the IG/TikTok obsessed FOMO tourists who line up at L'Industrie Pizzeria across the street would line up also here to shell out just to take a pic to post and boast?! Did they expect one of those suckers "born every minute" to walk in? Or did they consult the psychic that used to operate in this very storefront who "predicted" the future? Nope! My mama didn't raise one of those suckers - Kawaii Cafe is something to pass by! This neighborhood has had a big turnover of shops after the Sex and The City "Magnolia Bakery" effect drove its trendiness, which pushed out the OG businesses and upped commercial rents. Recently, this block, in particular, has had a number of new food spots that definitely caused increased foot traffic beyond people going either to or from the riverfront, PATH train, or Friends apartment establishing shot building on Bedford & Grove. That being said, hope Kawaii Cafe's landlord collected the rent in advance for whatever the terms of the lease are! Or at least had the next tenant lined up! read more

Kawaii Cafe - Kawaii Cafe - Warning, ridiculously sucker-priced Vietnamese Coffee!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

10/10!! One of my favorite coffee shops in NYC. The flavors are unique and well balanced. Not too sweet and the coffee bean is not burnt. The menu made me laugh haha so creative. There are a variety of drinks, made them quick. I recommend the signature and the slow burn. read more

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Kawaii Café has a cute vibe and the coffee was decent overall, but definitely not worth the price and it didn't taste anything like the Vietnamese coffee you'd normally get at Vietnamese restaurants. I really want to support small local shops, but this place just isn't for me. Two pastries and two coffees came out to $37 with tips. The pastries were good, but I'd honestly recommend offering a smaller, more affordable version. The coffee jelly tasted nice but I literally got only four tiny pieces. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not something I'd go back for. read more

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This is such an adorable shop that serves all of these creative flavors of Vietnamese coffee. Their cream-topped matcha drinks are all amazing. We are looking forward to trying their Valentine's Day special edition drinks too. The owner is also such a sweetheart and so welcoming to everyone! Thank you! read more

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What a cute coffee shop this is that just recently opened. I found them on social media and wanted to check it out. It is a Vietnamese coffee shop and it also has a cute logo that is the owners dog. This shop is owned by two sisters and one of them was there when I was there and she was very nice and we had a little conversation and she told me which drinks she recommends. I did the Netflix and chill one without the Jelly on top. I highly recommend this place if you like or want to try Vietnamese coffee. read more

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As always their coffee so good especially the egg coffee with coffee jelly!! This time tried the flan coffee was very good too!! read more

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A new cute cafe in west village! Very thoughtfully decorated and the menu was pretty extensive (love the names of the drinks)! The drinks are on the pricier side and the service was quick and friendly. I wouldn't come here every week, but once in a while this would be a great place to visit. The matcha is nice quality and I would love to try their other drinks in the future. read more

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I visited this spot and found out about it looking through instagram. It is such a cozy little cafe and love the atmosphere. I ordered the Vietnamese coffee drink "situation-ship" with jelly and it was so creamy and refreshing! I also got to meet the owners who were super nice and even met their dog latte. Amazing place to visit :) read more

Love the place, great coffee and the vibe is awesome. The croissants are also really good.

Perfect iced Vietnamese coffee. Bold and lightly sweet, just as it should be. Service was friendly and the shop is a wonderful addition to the West Village. I purchased the "Situationship". Decor is cute too. read more

Kawaii Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The drinks are phenomenal and the owner is incredibly sweet! The price is fair for the amount you get (not just in NY but literally anywhere in the states, crazy enough to say!). Absolutely love their iced Vietnamese coffee, it's the one thing that actually gives me a kick for days! read more

I've been wanting to get Vietnamese coffee and this spot definitely hit. The café itself is super cute and cozy, with such a welcoming vibe the moment you walk in. You can tell a lot of thought went into the space, and even the coffee names are adorable and creative, which makes the experience even more fun.The owner was so sweet and kind. She took the time to explain the drinks and recommended which ones to try, which I really appreciated that kind of service makes all the difference.I got the Situationship, which comes with condensed milk, espresso, coffee jelly, and your choice of milk I went with oat milk. It was so good, smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. The coffee jelly added such a fun texture and made the drink feel unique.I also tried the latte called Deez Nuts, which is a peanut butter latte with condensed milk, espresso with oatmilk and peanut butter. It sounds fun, but it tastes even better. It was creamy, flavorful, and something different from your usual latte.Overall, I loved my experience here. The drinks were amazing, the owner was incredibly kind, and the whole place has such a great vibe. I'm definitely coming back to try the matcha drinks next. Highly recommend if you want to try something new and special. read more

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I walk by this every day and this was my first time in! The spot is cute, the iced coffee is good, the ham and cheese croissant is delicious, and the staff was lovely! Overall a great experience read more

Kawaii Cafe - Ham & Cheese Croissant & Iced Ghosted - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The Vietnamese coffee is amazing with their little spin on it. I had the deez nut peanut butter coffee and it was truly delicious. I paired it with the banana creme pie danish which was also excellent. The service was great too, the woman at the desk was very helpful with choosing our items and it made us want to return again soon. Very cute, although tiny shop, has room for a few patrons to sit. They have hot and cold options for coffee in case you need yours iced, but we're here during winter so we needed a warm one! read more

Kawaii Cafe - Banana Creme Pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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ok so i tried a cheese danish for the first time in my life and i love it lol. they have these small ones that are very good. i bought two. very friendly service and cute place. i would go back! the stools aren't very comfortable though but i stood up to eat my pastries. read more

Love checking out new local businesses! I had a lovely visit with the owner and a really good iced coffee. Wishing this spot all the best! read more

Kawaii Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Prices are actual highway robbery $10 for a 16oz cup of iced coffee, but many drinks come with cream and coffee jelly already so I thought I'd give it a try. However, the picture showed a significant layer of coffee jelly on top, yet the drink I received had 3 pieces of jelly at most. For $10, my drink wasn't even filled to the top. I can't imagine coffee jelly being so expensive for a store to be so stingy abt it. Menu pictures most certainly should reflect the actual drink given -- either change the menu pictures or better yet actually add more coffee jelly. Coffee was decent but nothing special, certainly many better and more affordable cafes in manhattan! read more

Kawaii Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I visited when I was in NYC. Really cute shop, Amazing service. Ordered #1. It was great and I will visit again when I return. You have to stop here on your next trip! read more

This is such a cute and fun spot for coffee. Didn't expect NYC to have a place like this. Their coffee and matcha are both high quality. Staffs are super friendly and helpful. read more

The best iced Vietnamese coffee I've ever had!!! Super cute and the mascot Latte was in the store! Incredible will go back! Super fast and nice service. read more

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