Nice little coffee shop and cafe with a pleasant vibe. Bright decor with a cozy feel along with table and window seating. Tasty Stumptown iced coffee. They bake their own pastries on site and the smell of fresh croissants was intoxicating while I was here. There were a variety to choose from in the glass display, along with some breakfast croissant options and avocado toast on the menu. Strong free wifi but only one outlet available from what I saw. Make sure your computer or phone is fully charged if coming to get some work done. Friendly counter staff. read more

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Delicious coffee. Nice music playing. Only one vegan option for a pastry snack. NO public restrooms and they sell coffee. I like the choice of books to read. Had a lovely dirty chai latte but annoyed with the upcharge for a non dairy milk that is better for the environment and probably cheaper than dairy milk and does not cause rashes and GI upset. Went here last year when visiting NYC but won't be back. Had forgotten about the no restroom. Have to walk back to the met. Uggh. Barista was nice and was willing to google a restroom for me. read more

Picky Barista - Dirty chai latte with soy milk. Approximately $10! - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

This is a general view not just an UES location. Very good , consistent quality espresso . Fantastic (seems like made in house) pastries . Excellent service . Under the radar one of the best coffee shop chain in NYC. Highly recommended !!!! read more

Pros: loved the inside , very well decorated café. There's plenty of seats, and lots of beautifully laid out pastries. This spot is in a great location too, not too far from the Met and near a lot of shops. Service was fine, they quickly prepared my drink! Cons: I didn't enjoy my iced latté. I don't know how to explain it other than that the espresso tasted a little over roasted or burnt? I'm not sure if they roast their own beans but it did kind of ruin the drink a bit for me. read more

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Perky Barista is a charming, European-style café with a cool, understated vibe. The interiors are unassuming, the kind of place you could sit in for hours if it was not that small in size. They serve Stumptown coffee, which is always a win- rich, smooth, and full of flavor. We tried the Hungarian cake, which was delicious, beautifully balanced and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. It felt thoughtful and just right. A lovely spot for a relaxed coffee break. read more

Staff was very nice, mocha was delicious! They had a lot of pastry options, differing from most coffee shops read more

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Didn't get any pictures of it but had an iced coffee with almond milk and a chocolate muffin around 2:30 pm this afternoon and both were unfortunately awful. Coffee was burnt and bitter, and the chocolate muffin was literally bite sized and ROCK HARD as if it had been sitting out for days. If you have a problem with your food getting stale consider better storage. Would not come back or recommend. Giving 2 stars because we found seats right away and service was pretty quick. read more

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Tasty coffee with a beautiful atmosphere and decor! I got an Iced Americano with half and half and caramel syrup - standard latte and a bit on the sweeter side. The service was speedy and the cashier was kind. This is a great spot to relax and enjoy time with friends after the Met or onto your next adventure in the city. read more

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I would have to say this is the nicest and cleanest coffee shop I have been to in NYC! The coffee and the pastries were amazing. I would say the coffee and the service was the best we have gotten for a small coffee spot. The blueberry and apple cake were the perfect addition to the afternoon coffee. Came back almost everyday after a walk in Central Park. For sure will be back when back in NYC! read more

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We stopped by Peaky Barista after several hours exploring The Met. We needed a light breakfast/snack before our walk back thru Central Park to our hotel. I had a Chai Latte and my daughter had some sort of vanilla latte. Both were great. We each selected a slice of banana bread as well. It seemed a little stale, but we were so hungry that we devoured it anyway! Cute little coffee shop on the Upper East Side, pretty convenient to The Met. read more

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Welcome to the neighborhood, Peaky Barista. Unfortunately didn't love my coffee here :/ Maybe just an off day, but the milk didn't blend easily into the espresso; the espresso tasted bitter - perhaps a burnt roast vs overextracted? the foam was lacking and architecturally unstable and the blueberry cake, while enticing visually, was dry and not jammy. Came around 12pm in a weekday. I love new cafes and wish them all the success so maybe when I return it will be better but for now, not my favorite in the neighborhood. It's charming inside and the service was kind and helpful, and they have a variety of pastries to choose from so maybe I just chose the wrong thing? Anyways, I may return some other time and update review at that time. Nice place to sit and get some work done or reading done though! read more

Picky Barista - Blueberry Cake - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

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Really cute little place with window seating as well as a few small two-seaters and a communal table. All of the seats are stools (no backs). I saw a few people doing work and spreading out so it's definitely a vibe. I will say it was surprisingly hot inside, though? And not only was the heat blasting; it was also super humid. I ordered an iced mocha and first and foremost I must point out that they have BENDY straws. Is it the best for the environment-- no. But do bendy straws to wonders for my own mood? Yes. The coffee itself was smooth and blended with the mocha syrup well. This was definitely on the sweeter side as far as mochas go, though. I like sweet things so it wasn't a huge deal, but when even I can tell that it's getting a little sweet, I see it as something to note. There was a huge variety of baked goods that I didn't get to try this time around, but next time for sure! read more

Picky Barista - Iced Mocha - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

SUPER cute coffee shop! Peaky Barista had some really lovely decor and a good amount of seating for a small coffee shop. I thought it was a great spot for taking a call or doing work as the music was also not too loud. The service was fast and efficient. I got a pastry and thought it was fresh and not too sweet (if a little bit expensive, but I also ended up there for a few hours, so it was worth it). It was, however, really hot inside. It made it feel difficult to enjoy a hot beverage. read more

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Sometimes a Google search could be helpful. I had free time after visiting an exhibit at the Met and needed a cafe with wifi. This place popped up and it was a quick walk from there. This is a cute place. I kept on thinking it was called Peaky Barista instead due to the caps that lined one of the walls that were for sale. (Plus watching clips of Peaky Blinders). There were plants and it seemed bright and open with the design choices even though it is a small space. As mentioned before, there is wifi and it works generally well. Funnily enough, there was only one apparent socket in the cafe, near the table. So it might not work as well as a study location if you need a laptop but good for conversations or time with a book. There were the typical cafe options but they had something called Balkan coffee that seemed interesting plus seasonal specials like strawberry chocolate lattes and a strawberry lemonade (the latter I chose). The also had food items for breakfast and lunch. I had a ham and cheese on a roll that they warmed up for me. It was generally nice! While I won't go out of my way to come here again, if I am in the area, I could stop by for a break read more

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It's hard for coffee shops to get five stars in a place like New York City but this one easily makes the mark. There's a wide array of caffeinated and decaffeinated, selections, pastries, and frittatas that come packed with plenty of punch. What I love most about this coffee shop is the "open air" atmosphere while sitting up at the bar, facing Lexington Avenue on a nice section of foot traffic. The barista was extremely friendly, helping to accommodate our infant with cutlery and small bowls to assist with feeding efforts. The shop is very clean and has nicely decorated tables plus barstools, creating a vibe for both studying and meeting someone for a serious conversation. Highly recommend the spot and plan to return in the near future! read more

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This coffee shop is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. It has a very cozy vibe to it and they have indoor seating. Whenever I come in there are people in here having work meetings, or doing work. I usually get their Hot or iced Lattes. They are tasty and strong. read more

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Cute little spot to grab a coffee. They feature Stumptown beans which are always a winner. The latte was tasty and reasonably priced. Note there was a big table and bar seating but it's a bit tight and they discourage bringing in your computers on weekends to work. read more

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If you're looking for a nice cup of coffee or a chai latte, this is a cute spot to check out! They have a nice assortment of pastries as well! Friendly and helpful staff! They have a few small tables and a large table. Cute decor with the hats and books! read more

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Ordered a Cortado. It was great!!! Customer service was also great!!!! They use a good roast. read more

Picky Barista - Cortado - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

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$6.26 for a medium iced mocha with half and half. A little expensive but the cafe is cute! Lol. Mocha was sweetened but tasted really good. read more

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I got a large coffee and it was just fine. The coffee was really dark and on the edge of being burnt but defintely not burnt. For a coffee shop that doesn't serve their own coffee, I found it really expensive. The service was quick and easy and if you are in the area you should give it a chance! read more

Stopped by here for a much needed caffeine fix after hours of walking around the Met. It's a small shop with all your classic espresso options. I got a cortado and was pleased with what I got. They had Stumptown coffee beans for sale so I'm assuming that's what they used for their espresso. Overall a great cortado. The young girl behind the counter was friendly and efficient. If you're looking for a quick recharge, check this place out! read more

Super cute coffee shop. Have great specialty drinks and are fair priced. Service is quick, and very kind

Came here for a croissant and not a drink. Opened recently here in the UES. Their pastries are made in house. read more

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Luv the vibe of this new UES cafe location! There is also one on the UWS. It feels like I'm somewhere else. Initially I went during peak tea/coffee and snack time in the afternoon and there was a line, so I came back another time and didn't have to really wait. I had the chai latte. The milk is nice and foamy and the chai is not too sweet. Delicious. I'll have to try the sandwich and pastries next time. Staff are friendly. The coffee beans are Stumptown. read more

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A very cute coffee shop! I love the bike they hanged on the wall and the decor of the cafe. The hot latte I got was delicious and price was reasonable. There's mainly one big table to get work done so limited spots. There's wifi. read more

Picky Barista - Hot latte - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

I had the worst chocolate croissant of my life here. Completely rock solid, no flavor, not even in the chocolate? I left very confused. No laptop signs for the weekend. One of the only local owned cafe's in the area but not somewhere I will return. read more

Lovely cafe, great for a casual coffee chat. Terrific ambience and friendly service. Highly recommend!

It was fine, it was just not that great, seats and small and tables are low and uncomfy, they warmed up my pastry but it was still cold in the middle, nothing bad, just not exceptional, and they didn't have any good tea options. read more

Picky Barista - Ham & Cheese Puff - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

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I live locally and walk past here all the time so I finally stopped by. The ambiance and decor are cute, but the barista was not very friendly and coffee was just meh for the price. Would recommend one of the other shops for anyone looking for quality coffee read more

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Cute little coffee shop on Lexington in the low 80s! The inside is very cozy, and they have a great selection of baked goods including some gluten free options. I really liked my iced vanilla latte, the only drawback was that it was kind of pricey for the size ~$7. read more

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Great coffee, great service. Music playlist is very enjoyable. Definitely my new daytime hangout spot read more

Picky Barista - Great, cozy coffee shop. Fantastic coffee taste. I've found my new neighborhood coffee spot. - Cafes Near Me - New York, New York

Not the greatest neighbors- look I don't care about the berets on the wall. I care about being disturbed at night and when you have an owner who feels the need to cut tiles at 9:30PM on Lexington Avenue or hammer in a floor after 8:00PM on a Thursday as the rhythmic knocking goes on for a half hour, I'm going to say you need to learn a little more about common courtesy. And because you don't, my money will go to anywhere else in the neighborhood. read more

Great, friendly service, DELICIOUS coffee and food! Our drinks came out so quickly and they offer alternative types of milk too which is great. Limited seating but it is a small place. read more

$4.75 for a solid oat cortado, espresso is a little on the acidic side but not too noticeable great selection of pastries (made in house!) which are very reasonably priced! 4-5$ for most things! nice decor and super friendly barista! read more

Don't let customers use their restrooms Coffee and lack of bathroom facilities don't mix! read more

Barista was super nice and matcha latte was delicious :) also it was a really nice space!