Manhattanville Coffee on Edgecombe Avenue was the perfect place to start the day and, fittingly, the perfect place to say goodbye. After a few days in the city together, my friend and I stopped in for breakfast before parting ways. The vibe was cozy, relaxed, and welcoming, exactly what you want from a local coffee shop. The giant windows lend a ton of natural light, especially for place that almost needs to wait until midday for some sunshine. The bagels absolutely hit the spot: fresh, satisfying, and exactly what we needed. Nothing overly complicated, just solid, well-executed breakfast. They have pastries and sandwiches, as well, but your girl needed a real New York bagel before this trip was through. What really stood out for me, though, was the hot cider on special. It was warm, spiced just right, and comforting for a November morning. I could easily see this shop as a regular go-to of mine if I lived in the neighborhood. read more

Okay, so this review is about the cutest little coffee shop in Harlem: Built Coffee. My cousin frequents this place all the time to do her work or just get out of the house, and even though she's not a big coffee drinker, she has been raving about their chai for the longest. And listen... I am a chai queen, so when someone tells me a chai is worth trying, I'm going. She kept telling me, "You're going to love this chai." She orders hers with oat milk and extra cinnamon on top, so that's exactly what I got -- and when I tell you this was one of the best chai lattes I have ever had in my entire chai-drinking life? Silky. Smooth. Perfectly spiced. Just the right amount of warmth. Just... everything. Truly a great chai. The shop itself has such a good vibe. It's not huge, but the space is cozy in the best way. If you don't mind communal seating, it's perfect for settling in with your laptop or a book. They have outlets, the ambiance is chill, and it's one of those spots where you can really get work done while still feeling comfy. I haven't tried their pastries yet, but the atmosphere and that chai alone keep me coming back. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and that's something I really appreciate -- it makes the whole experience feel even better. Built Coffee has definitely become one of our go-to spots for getting out of the house, doing work, or just sipping on something warm and delicious. And again... get the chai. TRUST ME. read more

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One of my favorite cafes in NYC. Great to do work, has some vegan options, and the people there are always kind :) And it has great lighting!! read more

This local coffee shop often becomes one of the most crowded because it actually has working space, local vibes, and a very decent selection of food and drink options for its relative size. Recently new vegan breakfast sandwich options were added for plant based proteins, and the nitro cold brew currently on tap is perfectly creamy as a black cold brew. The only downside is sometimes it's so popular you can't get a seat. Maybe it's a good sign that Manhattanville can open even more locations nearby! read more

Manhattanville Coffee - Bagel to cream cheese ratio- a good amount to allow each quarter cut to be its own delightful bite - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered: 16oz Iced Honey Lavender Latte (~$7) Aya's take: We were in Harlem and stumbled upon Manhattanville Coffee for an afternoon pick me up. Described as "energizing, sweet, and floral" on the menu, The Iced Honey Lavender Latte was exactly that. You can tell the barista knew what she was doing. I enjoyed how the honey and lavender complimented one another well, the lavender was noticeable in every sip, and was well balanced by the strong espresso. Very smooth, great to sip on, and gave me the caffeine kick I needed! read more

Manhattanville Coffee - 16oz Iced Honey Lavender Latte (~$7) - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

The coffee is overpriced and the service is horrible. I would not recommend either of their Harlem locations I've tried both

Nice little neighborhood coffee shop. Decent coffee and sandwiches nothing life changing but a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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excellent drinks, lovely people, and genuinely good turkey sausage with vegan cheese. read more

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Went here on a trip not good rude service bad products overall I would recommend just staying away

Dairy replacement and customer service is selective at this location. Ordered and paid for a latte with oat milk and the barista tries to give me a latte made with whole milk. I watched them make the drink, when I said that my order was with oat milk, he shrugged his shoulders and says "we're out" doesn't offer any alternatives so I get my refund. Someone else comes in after me, orders a drink with oat milk and guess what the barista did, went into the back and brought out a new carton of oat milk! read more

If you have read my previous reviews. You would realize that I am huge on customer service. The customer service is excellent here. The staff are always pleasant and informative. The decor is perfect layout of communal and single work areas. The open window designs allows the natural sunlight to enter throughout the entire space. What I love most is the natural air that enters from the retractable open windows. If your seeking a great neighborhood local space. For coffee Internet and great welcoming staff Manhattanville coffee is your place. Be sure to check out their variety of tasty foods and coffee varieties . read more

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We stopped in here after viewing an apartment nearby, and look forward to becoming regulars. Our coffees were on point, and we got this cheddar chive biscuit that was just amazing. Great cozy vibe inside, and busy without being overcrowded. read more

Manhattanville Coffee - Nitro Cold Brew and cheddar chive biscuit - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Best bagels and coffee in Harlem. Great vibe, perfect to sit outside in the spring and summer.

Stopped here midday on a rainy afternoon to grab a latte and check out the space. It's pretty intimate but had a decent amount of seating and there were a lot of people working. Ordered a hot honey lavender latte and it was pretty solid. I got it light sweet and it was still pretty sweet so just something to keep in mind if you're someone that prefers less sweet drinks. The baristas were warm and welcoming. No pets only service animals are allowed. read more

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Top tier coffee in a nice spot. Morning pastries if you need a quick bite or a snack in the afternoon. Plenty of seating, though often tough to find a spot for a party of 4 or more. read more

Pretty nice little coffee place with even nicer employees. The bagel and lox is soooooo recommended! The waffle is pretty hefty so beware! Definitely returning! read more

SO many fond memories of studying and working here. One of my favorite cafes not just in NY but in the country.

Love this place. They're the only coffee shop that I've seen have hot cider on their menu. It's a cute venue. The staff are always super friendly. read more

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This is one of the coziest NYC coffeeshops I've ever been in. They had a lot of cushy couches as well as large communal table in the middle. Although I was here on a Tuesday afternoon it was pretty crowded. So I imagine it'd be difficult to find seats on weekends. They had great music playing and it was perfect for getting work done. Bonus points for speedy WiFi, lots of outlets, and a bathroom! Their latte was wonderfully creamy, with no bitter aftertaste. I love this shop a lot and can't wait to come back to try more items! read more

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Spectacular nitro cold brew. Creamy and smooth with plenty of flavor and none of the bitterness. Exactly how you'd hope it to be. Fun space that'd be nice for a short work session or meetup with friends. Staff was friendly and excited to talk about their unique nitro coffee production. You can tell they enjoy what they do. read more

During these apocalyptic COVID times, I sometimes feel the urge to work somewhere outside my apartment from time to time to maintain my sanity. I use this and my flexibility as a remote worker as an excuse to explore coffee shops! I'm new to NYC and am in the process of discovering my favorite coffee shops to work at. I'm so glad that I began my search at Manhattanville Coffee! The interior is spacious and has plenty of seating and outlets (!!!) as well as pretty good wifi! They don't have a time limit for how long you can stay too -- but it's always good to get up every couple hours and order something if you plan to stay all day to help support the business and keep your tummy happy Their coffee is delicious too! I had an iced americano and my boyfriend had a latte both of which were amazing and very reasonably priced! We also got some food - a toasted chicken wrap and a toasted chocolate croissant which were both perfect and delicious! The best part of the experience for me though was the staff -- they were super kind and welcoming, offered to toast my croissant, and also put the effort to learning and calling out my actual name (Piyali) rather than the Starbucks name I originally gave them (Lily) which made me feel so special and respected! I'll definitely be back here soon! read more

Manhattanville Coffee - Amazing ambiance! - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Coffee is good. Ordered the iced latte with oat milk a couple times. Only came here whenever I was in the neighborhood, otherwise I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Location is a bit far and isolated. It's definitely an aesthetic atmosphere, but I'm not a big fan of the prices as well as my recent experience here. The barista who made my drink seemed to prioritize picking up some trash off the floor behind the counter. She then used the same gloves to make my drink. Who knows if the dirt and dust from the floor made it into my iced latte. I didn't want to be the annoying customer who always complains, but I'm getting more aggravated just thinking about how she made me wait and didn't change her gloves after touching the floor and garbage can. read more

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This place is pretty small so, when we went it was already packed and we couldn't get a place to sit. The staff was very nice. I was told that their lavender honey iced coffee is popular so I ordered that and my friend ordered a vanilla iced coffee. I LOVED the lavender honey iced coffee. It had the right amount of sweetness and flavor. I will definitely be going again for that!! However, the vanilla iced coffee wasn't that great. We also ordered their breakfast wrap with egg and cheese. Both my friend and I felt that it didn't have any seasoning and didn't taste as good as we thought it would. read more

Manhattanville Coffee - Small Lavender honey iced coffee & Large Vanilla Iced Coffee - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

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Manhattanville coffee is a gem in Hamilton Heights. The coffee and pastries are fantastic and a Saturday morning ing with a bajel and a cortado there is the best. Sundays is packed but you can enjoy a great place to work and chat with gire d while sipping the best coffee around this area! read more

Amazing coffee spot with great service, great drinks (I had a chai tea latte since I don't drink coffee, but hear the coffee is amazing) and a very cool vibe. I was told that this is a "must" when in the area and I was not disappointed! Note that there is very limited outdoor seating (really just one little bench) but there is a bunch of indoor seating. read more

Family friendly, always excellent quality of food and service, prices reasonable and just charming. We take our 2 year old there almost every Sunday and it's always a welcoming environment! A must go to in the neighborhood. And the cheddar Chive biscuits are to DIE FOR read more

Love the coffee here, it's my go to local coffee shop to grab a cup of coffee. They have a seasonal featured flavor too which makes it fun. Their matcha overnight oats are also really good. read more

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The Maple Spice latte was really good and full of flavor. The staff was pleasant and cheerful. The location is great and they have many pastry options. read more

I adored this coffee shop. Harlem really has some wonderful coffee shops that offer good wifi, great places to study, good latte art, good pastries, and just good ambience. Apparently this place gets really crowded [I can see why!] and I came during a quiet time. They have power outlets that are under the table surface; there are no obvious power outlets on the wall, so I felt like this was necessary to tell people. And the strip has a lot of plugs, which is excellent. I ordered a matcha latte with almond milk and a chocolate croissant, which the guy had no problem warming up for me. They both tasted delicious. The place was nice and toasty, which was perfect for a negative ten degree day. It has great natural light due to the plethora of windows. I wish they had a coat rack to hang our coats, especially on a cold day. Overall, I enjoyed my experience doing work here. read more

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This place is a whole vibe. I loved the classic feel of Manhattanville coffee. The baristas were super nice. I got a seasonal maple syrup latte and it was delicious and perfect for the weather. There are a lot of outlets if you sit in the right place (by the window bar). Love the free and easy to find wifi/password. The unisex bathroom was clean which is always a nice find. Decor was classy. Music choices were prime. I'll be back. read more

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We found seats!! Two stools in the window! So lucky us. Vibe: crowded but quiet on the warmest Sunday of any January in New York City. Studying and writing going on in many seats. And that one guy with his charging adapter stretched across the floor from his chair at the community table to the wall outlet so you have to watch your step because you nearly tripped and cost him his thesis. Service & Food: kind enough for New York. Winston and I wanted a little nibble with our cold coffee drinks in January. They offer to warm in the pastry case. It's more a toaster or panini press situation. I asked if there were any sweet scones as I only saw the cheddar chive something one. I heard 'currant'. He actually probably said 'current ly no'. So I nibbled on my cheddar chive something scone (not warmed. Probably better warmed to be worthy of the praise it got.) and didn't make a fuss because I guess I had low expectations from the beginning. Coffee: good! Try the nitro cold brew. read more

Manhattanville Coffee - Iced almond milk latte. Cheddar scone. - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in for two lattes to go and loved both of them. We tried the specialty maple spice latte and the chai spice latte and would recommend both, but the maple latte especially stood out. Service was friendly and quick despite it being pretty busy for a Saturday afternoon. Would definitely return if in the area. read more

When back home and stayed with my friend who lives across from here. We walked here daily and their coffee is amazing, the atmosphere was outstanding. The only thing was it was extremely overpriced but that's everything nowadays so rather spend it where its worth it. read more

I really like this coffeehouse, they make fantastic drinks at very affordable prices, and they have good pastries/smaller dishes available at the counter. The space is cozy with a warm interior and lots of great lighting. Despite the small floorplan, I've never had an issue finding a seat. Very friendly employees, free WiFi, and power outlets at a bunch of the seats make this a great spot for doing work or relaxing and reading with a good cup of coffee. read more

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Roomy and comfortable coffee shop around the corner from where I live. Strong and present wifi and plenty of comfortable seating arrangements (tables, couches, counters etc...). The coffee is strong and smooth, have ordered both iced and hot. There is a small selection of baked goods and some bagels. You can get toasted bagels with the usual toppings, but also with a few more filling options like avocado and/or bacon. I also think they make grilled cheese sandwiches, but am not completely sure. This morning I ordered the iced coffee (fantastic), and a toasted pumpernickel bagel with veggie cream cheese (Yaaass!)! read more

I moved to the neighborhood this past week and my first goal was to find a great local coffee shop. I stumbled upon Manhattanville after taking a break from unpacking. I love the vibe of this place. I've had the chai latte twice now and it's absolutely perfect. I also tried their savory spinach and feta turnover which was quite good. This place is perfect for freelancers or people who work from home, but get there early. It's typically backed with people working. read more

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I look forward to becoming a regular here. This place looks awesome. Though it certainly becomes apparent by the patrons that gentrification is prevalent in this neighborhood of Harlem. Hidden in the Heart of Hamilton Heights this lovely nugget of gold can be found. The variety of coffee options are delightful. They have a assortment of pastries too. I had a delicious Maple Coffee and the best croissant I've ever had in my life. read more

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I would have sworn that I wrote a review for this place the last time I came here over a year ago but oh well it's worth the trip if your in the area and I seem to get lucky with parking since it's right off the side road there on Edgecombe, it's pretty large in size and this time it was very quiet which I like at 7am, the quiche is good here (though it is microwaved) it's still tasty as well as the almond croissants and with the more frequent coffee shop stops along my way this is definitely top ranked so far. read more

Manhattanville Coffee - I certainly enjoy hipster coffee shops when they're quiet - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I usually think lavender-flavored things are overrated but their lavender lemonade is one of the best dang lemonades I've ever had. The service was super fast and friendly and the place has a really chill vibe. read more

Manhattanville Coffee - Lavender lemonade - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Place is so nice, staff is really friendly, coffee is okay but the prices are a bit ridiculous for Harlem.