Tucked away on Mott St, Paper Sons Cafe is unassuming and if you're not paying attention, hard to…read moremiss. You'll have to go up a small flight of stairs to find this cafe. A modern cafe with a touch of nostalgic photos of the past displayed on the walls. Intrigued by the silk & smoke latte, of course I had to order it. Made with black sesame and vanilla, obviously this was calling my name. Nutty, bold but not too overempowering, it was the perfect fix for a mild summer morning!

Cute little coffee shop in the heart of Chinatown. With a small selection of drinks that were…read morecurated by a team that loves their craft. Taiwanese Black Sugar Latte - (A Tier) - not too sweet, you can taste the dark and roasted notes of the coffee. I got it iced with an oat milk replacement. Chilled here for a bit before my flight. Service was quick and welcoming. Nice ambiance and restroom was super clean!

Vibe/ambiance: casual coffee shop, line was 5-10 mins…read moreService: standard Items ordered: iced matcha latte: so milky and slighty grassy

Y'all, I'm literally STILL thinking about my Coconut Matcha Latte!! This spot has been on my list…read moreto visit! We came at around 4pm, so it was unfortunately too late for me to try their Viet Iced Coffee options (bc it'll literally keep you up for the next 12 hrs...iykyk), so I opted for a less-caffeinated option. The drink altogether was $9.25 (base price + tax), WHEW! Highly rec leaving the sweetener level as is to fully taste the coconut flavor. It was DELISH!! The coconut doesn't taste artificial whatsoever and the condensed milk adds a lovely creamy taste. I almost inhaled my bev! Some seating inside, with additional seats outside. Le Gaz is also attached to a concept store (similar to Rhythm Zero/Bandit Running). Staff is overall super friendly. While the drink was on the pricier side, I will be back when I feel like treating myself!!

Hidden down an alley, this spot serves some great specialty drinks! The workers are friendly and…read morethe drinks are all tasty - I've had the black camo and the green one too and both are solid. Not too sweet and great flavor. Don't come here if you're trying to work because there's not much sitting space and it's kinda busy since it's a shared space.

Sawada Coffee shop is located inside Au Cheval restaurant for shared retail space that sits on a…read morevery obscurity alley in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC. After reading this coffee shop that was mention in "Eater New York" on June 13, 2019, it lured me for a visit. https://ny.eater.com/2019/6/13/18677588/sawada-au-cheval-nyc-coffee-review Indeed, both Sawada Coffee and Au Cheval originated in Chicago, IL and now have a NYC location. I do not drink coffee in any form. However, I am intrigued with the military latte artisan craftsmanship creation and wish there was a military pastry or baked good in honor of my beloved family member who was a service member. I came to Sawada on a business day morning in the passage of time during my professional duties. My desiderium for a cold cup of tea to continue battling NYC's summer plaguing heat and humidity by staying hydrated prior to my professional duties and to battle the excessive poor air quality index (AQI) of horrible air pollution for consequence of Canada's wildfire smoke amid wearing a face mask. Customer service is very attentive welcoming and friendly whom my male server/cashier took the time to make suggestion with understanding of my needs and requests. This male server was not curt, but assisted me with respect, patience and perspective as I matter. He permitted me to take photos without question which are posted to this review. My eyes were affixed with captivation for the pastries/ baked goods particularly the gargantuan chocolate chip cookie $4.99. Oh! There are several limited seating with actual tables. The decor is dark intimate and cozy of wooden wall panels, and warm lighting. Sawada Coffee features a stylized, half-face half-skull caricature of founder and world-champion barista Hiroshi Sawada. The self-serve condiment station is abundant comprehensive well stocked including honey, brown sugar, coffee sweeteners, syrups, coffee lids and cold cup lids. Sustainable paper straws are available which tasted disgusting for an undesirable cardboard-like flavor totally impair enjoyment of my drink. Oh! Sawada's post cards and stickers are available for grabs. Au Cheval restaurant business card is also available for grabs. I would surely return for this coveted chocolate chip cookie. Jasmine cold brew, $5.95 I always have a strong predilection for Jasmine tea. I love the pleasant aromatic scent. Jasmine green tea (hot) is stocked in my home. It surely awaken my soul filling with renewed hope and optimism. There were abundant large block square ice cubes which amazingly sustained my drink's coldness the entire sipping time while I was in the vicinity. My cup was finally sweating with condensation from the ice. At long last! I always drink slowly for full immerse enjoyment especially wine. The tea was refreshing for taste and to intake antioxidants for health benefits. It is then I was able to achieve equanimity state of being.

While in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC during my professional duties all day which my desiderium was…read morebubble tea, but precious time prevented me to travel beyond the vicinity range. Yelp mobile application takes me to Cafe Diem that is adjacent to Confucius Plaza and the outskirt peripherals of Chinatown. While scanning the menu, I could not decide but inquired if any drinks were offered cold or chilled rather than hot beverage. My goal is to battle NYC's summer plaguing heat and humidity to stay hydrated with the added stress of carrying a large heavy bag all day for my professional duties. Further adding implication to the situation, NYC became victim of Canada's wildfire smoke impacting air quality which I was also battling amid wearing a face mask. Customer service is average. I did inquire if there were any teas served cold or chilled. Background music was boisterously loud that I was befuddled unable to hear the server/cashier for clarity of a better understanding. A small selection of breakfast pastries are available. There were no chocolate chip cookie, unfortunately to no avail. There is a condiment station where milk, sweetener, sugar and cup sleeve holders are available self-serve. Napkins are abundantly available for grabs. The cup sleeve holders are pretty decorated with a blue floral pattern. There is indoor seating with small tables with small white flowers are available of high chairs. I admire how the tables contain a small white flower as decoration which does not occupy the entire table. For a fleeting moment of phlegmatic disposition I did achieve equanimity state in a air conditioning atmospheric environment. Sustainable paper straws are available which tasted disgusting for an undesirable cardboard-like flavor totally impair enjoyment of my drink. Oolong cold tea, small $4.00 The ice was very minimal of minuscule pieces which melted entirely during my professional duties return. As a consequence the tea became room temperature and tasted awful. The tea was mediocre. Price is realistic and reasonable especially for small size. It foot the budget for my wallet. Nota Bene: Cafe Diem offers 9% cash discount for payment. Yes, cash is still widely accepted as a valid form of legal tender payment.

Service: 3.8/5 Drink: 4.5/5…read morePrice: $5-$10 Small coffee shop at one end of Confucius Plaza, slightly away from the center of Chinatown. Pretty quiet during the weekday with conveniently placed outlets amongst the limited seating, which makes it good for getting work done. What I Ordered: - Cafe Diem: not as strong as i'm used to for viet coffee, slightly acidic

Fasan is a small coffee shop on the Lower East Side that stands out immediately when I walked in…read more The space is cottage inspired and filled with curated vintage items. The interior is tight, so when it fills up it gets cozy fast, but the atmosphere is warm enough that it does not feel like a drawback. The red bean memory is the drink to order here. It lands somewhere between a red bean milk tea and a coffee, with a subtle red bean flavor that softens the espresso without masking it. The ingredients taste fresh and the balance works in a way that is hard to explain but immediately makes sense once I started drinking it. It is the kind of drink that justifies the trip on its own. The jasmine mango green tea is on the menu as well, but it is the weaker option if I am choosing between the two. Nothing offensive about it, it just does not have the same payoff as the red bean. The cream jasmine tea is worth considering if I want something on the tea side, with the jasmine coming through clearly against the cream. Prices are in line with what I would expect from a quality independent coffee shop in the neighborhood. The care that goes into the drinks shows in the final product. If I am in the LES and want something that feels genuinely considered rather than just another coffee stop, this is the one to find.

walked in at around noon and it wasn't busy at all, turns out there's only one employee (the owner)…read moreand he was very kind and accommodating when it seemed like he was busy doing business with someone outside. he was very kind and even talked to me for a bit after other people left. keep in mind that this is a one man business, so please be patient with him ! it is obvious that he works hard, is passionate about his work, and is always willing to give recommendations (it was my first time here, and definitely not the last). i got an iced red bean memory with oat milk and the cream top, and it was delicious. the coffee itself was smooth, and you can taste the subtle red bean flavor, which i throughly enjoyed. not too sweet either, which was great. price point though was my only issue, since it was around $10 for a drink it's a tiny and narrow shop that can be hard to miss, but there's a small amount of vintage wooden chairs and tables outside to sit at. no interior seating as well, but there is cute decor and vintage clothes that you can look through. if i'm ever in nyc again, i'll definitely swing by and say hello and try a new drink !

Cute little spot where many others were working on their laptops like I was. It's tiny but there's…read moreabout 8 seats inside along with some benches outside. They do have wifi and outlets, which is nice. I ordered the Pandan Matcha Latte ($7) and they even brought it to my table. The drink had just a hint of pandan, but mostly just your typical cup of matcha. Not bad, not great.

A very small cafe in east village with unique vietnamese flavors. Although the space was packed, it…read morehad a great ambiance. I would recommend getting there early or during off peak hours if you would like to get a seat. The pandan matcha latte had a very subtle pandan flavor. It was tasty, but the real star of the show was the pandan honeycomb cake to me. It was so bouncy and chewy, with great flavor. I also liked that it wasn't very sweet. I would come back just for the cake, and not any drinks.

Great matcha shop, although this location is tiny with just a couple small tables. I ordered the…read moreIced Hojicha ($5.75), which was superb. I loved how strong the flavor of hojicha is --much better than any other spot I've had it. They also have many adorable cat merchandise from totes to stickers as well.

As very highly recommended by so many people, I had to give it a try! We went on a Saturday…read moremorning, and it was about a 15 minute wait. Line was just right outside the door. We tried the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and regular matcha latte with whole milk. They were really good, and the matcha flavor was strong in both! I definitely liked the strawberry matcha latte better though for a couple reasons: 1) the strawberry syrup added the perfect hint of sweetness to the matcha, 2) I like the taste of oat milk a lot more than whole milk with matcha, and 3) I just love a goood strawberry matcha. I want to come back to try the mango and red bean matcha lattes!

Got the chance to try 88 Coffee at their pop-up at the New Britain Museum of American Art for their…read moreAPIHM celebration. I tried the salted foam Vietnamese coffee and it was good! I ended up mixing the foam into the drink to sweeten it up a bit. I'm not sure I'd be a fan of the original, just a bit too bitter for me. They were super quick with everyone's order and friendly. I'd definitely check them out if I come across them again!

I had the salted cream Vietnamese coffee at a popup and it was phenomenal! I still think about it…read moretoday, after I finished the first one I had to fight the urge to go back and order a second...