DRINK/FOOD: 1.) fresh lemonade = ooh sour haha but one packet 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. read more

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Right across the street. Way too expensive 5.99 for a medium latte. Women serving sneezed onto the back 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. read more

Picky Barista - An overpriced latte that was not tasty at all. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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The ambience is nice to do work but the drinks are not good at all (and on top of it: overpriced). Got the chai, which tasted like just milk with cinnamon, and the "golden lemonade," which tasted like water with a splash of lemon. Super unfortunate that a cafe is serving such drinks. I hope they can improve their quality because it's a nice environment! Heads-up, no bathroom. read more

Latte is 12oz and that's medium apparently? Overpriced.I don't understand why businesses are charging for ICE but yes I paid for the ice in my cup. The syrup brand is mid at best but didn't even taste the flavor I asked for. For the price, I expected house made syrups. The espresso itself is decent but again, over price. Probably won't recommend. read more

Picky Barista - 'Medium' iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

No bathroom at location at all, huge inconvenience. Matcha was $8 and was served in a small cup.

The strawberry matcha latte was nice except the syrup was all on the bottom. Last few sips were very sugary! The cookies and pastries were all bit dry and underwhelming. Definitely skip the waffle piece. It was very unappetizing. read more

Absolutely delicious combos of seasonal lattes I wish they had gluten free pastries. I wasn't sure whether to include this part in the review or not but I was super put off bit by the gnats flying around the plants-- and me-- when I sat down. read more

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This place had a very cool vibe. There was literal coffee stains on the wall for the perfect over all effect of being in a café. There was even a hat display on the wall as well. The people there are very nice. I got an ice latte although I didn't have non fat milk. They offered me with 2%. Overall not bad, but would definitely like to see non fat milk added to the menu in the future. read more

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Absolutely in the higher pricepoint, but these are the times we find ourselves in on the UWS. Unfortunately for my purse I love their, tiny yet perfect, machiatto the most. The cookies aren't bad; tend to be fresh and that's a nice plus. Peaky's atmosphere is inviting, cozy and loads better than that national coffee chain that meddles with your ability to use words like large. They offer many variations of dairy and non-dairy mixing options as well as varying sweeteners. The place itself is pretty well maintained. The service is relatively fast and they seldom mess up orders. If you're a regular they will remember you. There's a total potential for a scene here if they would stay open late. Go check it out when you're in the mood for something worth forming an opinion on. read more

Picky Barista - Macchiato. Tiny but mighty. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Service: 4/5 Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: casual, typical coffee shop vibes Small shop, cute place to stop by. Has a few tables + I think 1 couch. Decent menu selection + seasonal options. What I Ordered: - Strawberry Matcha Latte (Seasonal): sweet, medium matcha flavor - Nutella Roll: rich, delicious - Cinnamon Roll: flavorful, a little dry read more

Peaky Barista is another of my accidental finds walking through the neighborhood. It's family owned and has a bohemian vibe. I really fell in love with the decor. They serve one of my favorite brands, Stumptown Coffee. Prices are typical for this neighborhood and business type. If you want a seat get there early because it's popular with people that settle in their seats for hours. They have delicious pastries to nibble on while you enjoy your coffee and the cool decor. There were a lot of customers but I believe you will get the feel from my photos. I plan to return as soon as I get a warmer day. I'll definitely get there early!! read more

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Here now getting a quick afternoon bite to eat. It's a very small place with seating for maybe 10 at most. I got a ham and cheese sandwich and got it "heated up". It was still cold inside. It's very dry and there are no condiments to moisten it up. The edges of the cheese are hardened and dry. $5.75 for a 4" diameter cold dry ham and old cheese sandwich?? Uh no. If it was just a matter of heating it up more I would ask them to heat it more. But wouldn't improve the dryness or the stale cheese. Also there is a woman talking *very* loudly on her phone about promoting her business (CirqueHaus- Mentioned juggling torches, fire umbrella, walking around in costume?). No one else is saying anything and the staff (of one) is not saying anything. Since I'm not working, it's not seriously detrimental for me but it is *verrry* obnoxious. Why does this person think that's ok and why doesn't the employee tell her to shut up? read more

The service was really great and they made our drinks pretty quick. The cafe is pretty small but it was good and quick. read more

Picky Barista - Vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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I don't see Balkan coffee in many shops so thought I'd try it. The barista asked me if I knew what it was, I said no. She told me and I changed my order she was really pleasant! I decided to get an iced latte, she asked which syrup I wanted. I chose lavender and it was so good! A bit sweet but very good. I also got a nutella pastry. It was ok, a bit hard at the edges and I found it to be too dry. Not overly sweet tho. There are signs all over saying to limit seating time to one hour and to show proof of vax if staying inside but i havent seen anyone show their vaccination card (i wasnt checked either). There's no wifi :( Cute interior and the music isnt distracting. The tables are a bit small and they swivel! Smart design to allow guests to squeeze into the bench seat since the tables are set so close to each other. I'd come back for the coffee. This would be a good place to do work when i dont need internet access, perhaps a nice spot to read or do some journaling. read more

Picky Barista - Counter and seating area. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

3.5/5, rounded up for Yelp. I had an iced latte, which was certainly delicious and smooth, and the shop is very well-decorated and provides a comfortable environment. There were a few issues. First, there was some new artwork going up on the walls, which was wonderful except they did the loud drilling and hanging the artwork right in the middle of the day when a lot of people were sitting and enjoying the cafe. Second, the size of the drinks is small for the price; the food there (which I did not order) also looked pricey (more so than some other cafes in NYC). Third, some of the furniture is a bit weird, i.e. small oblong desks that rotate with very little force/pressure, making them impractical. They have outlets but no wifi and no bathroom. Depending on what your needs are, this may or may not be the cafe for you. read more

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Oh my, what a delightful addition to the neighborhood. It warmed my heart to see a storefront like this on a block that has seemingly been in decline for years. The Starbucks is atrocious, the Marrakesh hotel is as skeevy as it comes and there's a very depressing Gristedes that is always empty and always expensive. Enter Peaky Barista, a true shining light of wellness and happiness and sunny vibes. I had the pleasure of walking in here on Opening Day. My gym is on 105th St. and I'm there 5-6x a week, so anything new in the vicinity immediately stands out--especially when it's a place that's so very green in every way. Walking by, there was good energy coming out in waterfalls and I floated on over to the door, mesmerized by the novelty of it all. I peered in eagerly, attempting to read the drink menu through the glass door. I liked what I saw, but did I need a coffee? No, but I found myself inside anyway. The owners beckoned me in, noticing my leering eyes from behind the barista counter. How could I say no to that? It's rare to find employees of any cafe or restaurant attempting to shepherd new customers in with true, genuine eagerness. Something was different here. So yes, I found myself inside. Inside, it turns out, is even more idyllic. It's small but feels spacious: it's very well-lit and seating is plentiful. Fun artwork on the wall and plants for days. I found myself professing my love for a particular marble Pothos, an admission that was received quite well by the owners. The owners at Peaky Barista contribute tremendously to the overall charm of this place. A young couple from Serbia (though they've been in the States for some time now), beautiful and friendly and somehow not jaded by doldrum-esque coffeeshop smog that tends to pollute many of the chains up here. I was shocked to hear they had been in the city for a decade, because they seemed so gosh darn optimistic. Am I thought much of a cynic? Anyway, like I said, their energy feels authentic and importantly, of course, they know what good presentation and good execution looks like. Though a fairly small operation, Peaky Barista has the goods. I can't speak to the food here but the drinks are great. Great cold brew, a solid cortado AND they have tea lattes. I often hold my breath when walking into a new coffee shop--to matcha or not to matcha? There aren't any other cafes in the area that offer matcha, so I was happy to find that they serve it here. And while I haven't tried it, they have a turmeric latte on the menu, which is my all-time favorite winter drink. And don't worry, like any good new cafe, they have plenty of dairy milk alternatives. Oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, maybe a few other kinds I'm forgetting. Turmeric lattes are best with nut milks anyway, so rejoice! I'm thrilled to see Peaky Barista thriving. It's only been open for 10 days at this point but it's already been more trafficked since my first visit. I see myself spending way too much money here for the foreseeable future, but self-care is expensive as all hell these days so I might as well self-soothe with coffee, tea and plants instead of booze, compulsive shopping and ice cream, right? read more

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Stopped here on a recent trip in NYC and I loved that it was related to Peaky Blinders, love that show. I got a caramel iced latte and it was just okay. The caramel had a weird taste to it, and it was pretty expensive. The cafe itself is so cute and has pretty decor. I love the hats hanging on the wall and all the plants. On weekends you can't work on your laptop so keep that in mind. read more

Picky Barista - Wall of hats - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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No food besides some pastries. Fast service. The place is tiny (seating for around 20 people. No Computer Zone every Sat and Sun. read more

Picky Barista - No laptops or iPads on Saturday and Sunday! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The baristas weren't helpful in the least, and what justifies such high prices? On the plus side, there aren't so many UWS coffee joints, as least compared to the old days. read more

The inside of this place is so cute I love the decor! Unfortunately it was a little expensive (they charge extra for ice?? lol) and not my favorite coffee I've had, but it is a cute space. read more

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I love finding new coffee places close by, and Peaky Barista is a great friend in the UWS neighborhood. I had an enjoyable experience here and would come back again! Pros: - quality service. There is a maximum 1 hour limit for sitting in during COVID but I never felt rushed to leave - bright and colorful atmosphere - good coffee (they use stumptown coffee) - wide selection of sweet and savory pastries, and some Balkan ones too. All looks delicious, I got the Nutella roll and it was perfect Cons: - wobbly table made it a tad difficult to balance my food/drink! read more

Picky Barista - Nutella roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Very chill and great coffee. Loved it and went daily while in town. Good pastries but a little pricey

Great coffee, simple service without all the fuss, great atmosphere. Great food. If I had time to sit and read, I would!

Egg dishes are excellent. Pastries are eh Service is excellent The staff who run this place are OUTSTANDING. Particularly the manager Great feel, ambiance, to this coffeehouse I am so glad this business opened up nearby read more

Been here a few times, and they make the most delicious lattes - hot or cold. The only gripe? Their sizing is not comparable to other cafes, as their medium size cup is more like a small (less than 16oz), so a bit pricey for $5. Also, their drip coffee wasn't as good as expected. Tasted a bit stale like it was sitting around, and it wasn't very hot... the flavor wasn't as rich and smooth either. Bad batch/roast? read more

My new fav coffee spot. Helps that they have a bar as well as snacks. Avocado toast is great any time of day. The decor is nice and the seating is comfortable, more inside than out. read more

Enjoyable. Got a feta and spinach Burek and the baklava - as well as an iced tea. Everything is delicious and was able to sit and chill for a while. A good amount of people but plenty of space to sit. A tip: Leave 15 minutes for the Burek to get warmed up but it's totally worth it. Prices aren't cheap but I would prefer to support a small business in the neighborhood with my money and treat myself than buy from a chain. read more

What a cute café in the area! The ambiance is super cozy with some stools, tables, counters, and one loveseat in the corner. Chill music in the background, friendly barista, good drinks and a variety of food - what more can you want. I got a latte with oat which was real nice in a cold day. Oat is an extra 0.75 though. Free WiFi and natural light for those who care about that. There was a few people on their laptops, a few reading, and me, typing this review in the corner. read more

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I rate this cute small coffee shop 5 stars it's super cozy could stop in and have a nice cup of coffee tea match chai and many more they have a different varieties of goodies to include my first time trying vanilla walnut cookies are to die for they are magnificent I had a matcha latte of course it was really good match blended with no clumps I enjoyed the ambiance and the cookies will definitely be stopping by more often and to include I need some more cookies before I head out read more

My fav coffee shop ever. Staff is so nice and customer friendly, coffee is always made with love.

Peaky Barista is my little gem on the UWS and we have two locations! I love their iced lattes! It's also decorated so pretty inside and very chill. I loveeeee the homemade banana bread and Nutella roll. read more

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Been to other locations and had great food, this location does not do the chain justice. Went in for a hot chocolate that tasted like steamed milk and cinnamon. Asked to have it remade and it was slightly better. Such a disappointment. The warmed up chocolate croissant was not warm, inside was melted, but still not warm. Will have to skip this location and head to the one on 92nd and Columbus. read more

A cute new little coffee shop in the lower 100s. The interior is decorated in an uber hipster style (bike on the wall, lots of plants and colorful books). It's super bright, not very big but still manages to pack a lot of seating in it. The baristas are super friendly, as well! I got a cortado. It was really strong and well made. I also got a cinnamon roll. It was OK, kinda tough and dry (and I went pretty early so it probably hadn't been sitting out for too long). Breadier and less moist than I'd hoped for. But they had A cheese roll that look tempting. I'll definitely be back to try that! Overall a really cute friendly and great coffee shop addition to my morning routine. read more

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Excellent addition to the neighborhood !!! Fantastic espresso from Stumptown . Fresh home made pastries . Great service , real friendly homy cosy space. Hopefully they will take down the green monster at the corner. read more

My flat white tasted like lightly flavored milk and is the most expensive that I've seen so far in the neighborhood- do not recommend. My friend got a drip coffee and said that was good. Maybe stay away from espresso drinks here. Lots of fun looking pastries and homemade baklava! Unfortunately the mini waffle that my friend got was super dry but I'd come back to try the other things. read more

They should call this place ~perky barista~! The second you walk in here, you immediately feel how cozy the atmosphere is and the woman behind the counter is unbelievably nice and friendly. I came here on a Wednesday around 5 pm, so maybe because I missed peak hours, I was easily able to find a table to do some work. Although it's a small shop, there's a long bench on one side with a cushion and several tables coming off of it. It was a very comfortable place to get work done. It was also very easy to get on the free WiFi. I ordered a chai latte which was a bit steep ($4.75), but not out of the ordinary for this area. It wasn't the most amazing chai latte I've ever had, but considering how wonderful of a place this was to spend a few hours, I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Picky Barista - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite Coffee Spot in the neighborhood! I love coming here and relaxing while sipping my coffee in this European-themed environment. Staff is friendly, variety of coffee options is great, with some small savory or sweet bites. Keep it up. read more

Picky Barista - Americano. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great coffee! Friendly and very professional staff. Perfect for that coffee break. A MUST TRY! read more

Cute coffee shop! I enjoyed a nice cup of iced coffee on a hot summer day after a long walk in the park. If I lived closer, I would be a regular here! read more

This is one of my staples on UWS. I love their coffee and pastries as there are so many options including vegan. The opening hours are quite late, relative to a few cafes around the area. The downsides are the fact that there is no wifi or no restroom. Nonetheless, I would definitely come back. read more

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