Sipsteria Wine Bar is a beautiful little gem with the perfect mix of cozy atmosphere and stylish…read moredesign. It's the kind of place that makes you want to sit down, slow down, and actually enjoy your wine. The wine selection is well curated -- great variety whether you're into bold reds, crisp whites, or something a bit more unique. The staff is knowledgeable and happy to guide you without making it feel intimidating, which really enhances the experience. And the food is just as impressive -- absolutely amazing, thoughtfully prepared, and perfect for pairing with wine. Every bite feels intentional and elevated rather than an afterthought. The vibe is intimate but lively, making it perfect for a date night or catching up with friends. Small plates, great wine, and a warm atmosphere come together perfectly. Overall, Sipsteria delivers exactly what a modern wine bar should: great wine, amazing food, great energy, and a space you actually want to come back to.

After being turned away at the other Sipsteria location uptown, I walked over to this one hoping…read morefor a better tea experience -- and fortunately, this location doesn't have the same time restrictions on tea service. This space feels more like a full-service restaurant than a café. They offer a full menu featuring Georgian dishes, and my friend tried khachapuri for the first time and loved it. The server mixed the egg into the cheese tableside, which was a nice touch. I also noticed several people stopping in for an early dinner. Seating is comfortable but mostly communal, with long shared tables. My biggest issue here was the service, which unfortunately was very poor. Something as simple as getting sweetener for my tea required tracking down our waiter multiple times, and requests were repeatedly forgotten. My tea water even went cold while waiting. Despite the cute atmosphere, the service experience was frustrating enough that I don't think I'd return for a full meal.

Very chill, delightful good food and absolutely kid friendly. I would recommend this place to any…read morefamily. They brought out the kids food right away to make sure that they would be eating which shows that they really cater to a lot of families. Because if your parent and your kid is hungry, you know how that time bomb can take away before there's an explosion. Waitress was so lovely. The lattes are yummy. The food is excellent. The only thing I was slightly disappointed in was the vegetarian sausage, but I'm not a vegetarian and I like my sausage a little old school. However, my wife very much enjoyed it. Highly recommend the salmon omelette!

Adorable cafe and it's kosher! They have really big and diverse menu. Sadly I was only here for a…read morecoffee meeting but the food looked very good. I had a hot oat milk matcha and it was great so I ended up ordering a second one. Inside is small but if you come early enough there is plenty of seating.

Birch Coffee really hit the spot on a rainy day. The ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for,…read morewith plenty of cozy little nooks to settle into and get some work done. I went with the raspberry latte, and while it leaned on the sweeter side, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavor paired with the espresso. It is not often you see that balance done right. I would definitely come back.

First time there., ordered a Match Latte NO FOAM.., still got foam…read more Seating area's are great for laptop working or student studying. Ambiance = 8.5 Service = 9.8 very welcoming smiles., and service. Coffee = 7.6 Food = 6.0 mostly offer pastries. Music = mostly 90's music.., I guess depending on staff.

Such a spacious and cozy find on a rainy Saturday! Great hospitality, music, ambiance, and various…read moretypes of seating. Will definitely look forward to trying more refreshers and pastries. Also has a restroom, water station, and wifi.

I want to love this place, it's spacious and has lots of light, very laptop-friendly, and has a…read morebathroom. I don't have high standards for coffee, and theirs seems fine. I wish they had some more non-sugar, non-milk drinks - like just plain herbal tea etc - but you can't have everything. But there are always some issues. They're always out of napkins; the bathroom lock situation is tenuous; the hand dryer is broken (and there are no towels); and so on. If this place was better at maintaining a comfortable environment, it would be amazing. I hope it gets better at the basics of running a coffee shop, but I'm on the search for other places nearby.

DRINK/FOOD: 1.) fresh lemonade = ooh sour haha but one…read morepacket of Splenda did the trick I appreciate they have cocktails, alcoholic libations, and food too! SERVICE: Order and pickup from counter. They offer free wifi, that's always good. Has bathroom too. They have a self serve water thing too! ATMOSPHERE: Great atmosphere, cozy, modern good number of seats and people working on their laptops. Even their bathroom is nice! That's how they you know about a place. Cute bicycle wallpaper.

Right across the street. Way too expensive 5.99 for a medium latte. Women serving sneezed onto the…read moreback of her hand not into her elbow and did not wash her hands yet continued to make my drink. No tip for me. Nowhere to sit, so had to sit outside on a bench with a unhoused guy.

Love love Charlotte Cafe! Great neighborhood spot with delicious coffee. My favorite is the dirty…read morechai. Love how spacious it is in here, and you can usually find a seat. The baristas are all sooo nice and welcoming. They have lots of great pastries and cakes and a couple more hearty food items like ham and cheese croissants or little salads, but I do wish they offered more sandwiches. Happy we have this neighborhood staple!

Yummy pastries and very welcoming staff at this very popular coffee shop on busy Broadway steps…read moreaway from the 96th Street 1 train station. Some people should probably leave their laptops at home, though, as they get a small coffee and then sit at their table for hours (leaving close to no options to sit to customers who are trying to find a seat to actually eat their food)... it's not a Starbucks!

Fantastic coffee! A refreshing change from standard blends that we get in the neighborhood. Their…read moreSanani coffee is fantastic if you like cardamom. Yes, it is expensive - $7.90 for a medium cup, but totally worth it. You can sip it the entire day or share! Plenty of seating, background music, and friendly staff.

It was a very cold day and we were craving some hot coffee . I am a big fan of yamani coffee and…read morethat's what I ordered - it was delicious ! Very flavourful and yummy . Atmosphere was also nice , with many Columbia students around . We also got the cheese cake which was pretty bad - not recommended . Focus on the coffee !

My daughter brought me a Dobos Torta from here for my Birthday. It was delicious! Even though I…read moredon't think they are still Hungarian owned, they do a decent job in maintaining the Hungarian recipes. It is also located across from St John's the Devine so you can't go wrong with grabbing a coffee and a cake and sitting outside the cafe. Fun cafe ambiance.

Outdoor seating across the street from a beautiful garden and the cathedral. Inside just as comfy…read moreand relaxing. Unfortunately to respect people's privacy no photos but def has its charm. There was a line but the staff moves so efficient it was just a short wait and well worth it. The pastries were a mix of sweet and savory. I was surprised to taste the quality of food was not diminished from the speed of service. Cheese danish was my favorite. Light and very warm.

This is the best pastry shop in this part of the Upper West Side. A huge variety and everything has…read morebeen delicious. I also like to come here for coffee and sandwiches. I like the croissant donuts, but it's not nearly as good as the original "Cronut' at Dominique Ansel in SOHO. I also like the strawberry croissant, filled with custard cream, and the chocolate supreme croissant. Yum!

Came here to get my birthday cake slice. It was my first time at this location. I love Paris…read morebaguette. I also had the hot chocolate which was great. The staff were ok. I didn't appreciate that the did not allow me to sit to have my drink when it was still 30 minutes before closing. If the business closes at 11 pm why can't someone have their beverage if there are still 30 minutes before closure. The should at least have a sign up and then I wouldn't have bought a drink. Besides this the location is centrally located and is quite large.

The desserts here are to die for!! It's my to go place a day before my birthday, also perfect for a…read moredate night I love that's BYOB I recommend the nachos and hummus Service it's great.

The pros: Upon walking to the back of the building, the…read moreambiance was very cool. The music choice was a bit strange, but overall the cave look was nice. We started with ordering lattes, which were extremely good. The dessert was also very good, mainly ice cream and brownies. The cons: The cons are the service, the food, and the "rules". The service was VERY slow. We waited over a hour to get our food, which turned out to be mostly frozen food. Nothing was really cooked at this place and it was very overpriced. I can potentially understand the high charge, however there is also a fee to place a reservation, which I found to be ridiculous as it wasn't packed at all when we visited. There are rules on the menu that state you can't raise your voice or use flash photography , however there were a lot of loud groups and multiple people taking flash photography throughout the entirely of the night, making the ambiance fade very fast. The waiters saw this behavior and didn't care at all. If you are lucky enough to get seated far away from loud groups, and order one of the many delicious coffees and desserts, you will have a good time.