My favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood. You can't beat their espresso drinks. But what really stands out to me are their egg sandwiches - such a pleasant surprise! They're like elevated BECs. My one gripe is the complete lack of non-pork proteins. Seriously... chorizo, ham, bacon, AND pork sausage? What's a Jew or Muslim to do...? Luckily, the sandwiches are amazing even without meat. Load that bad boy up with cheese, avocado, and tomato, and you're good to go. Definitely worth a try! read more

Rex - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

We needed to head out soon and this was the perfect place for a quick to-go breakfast and great lattes. Second time visiting NY and second time going to Rex. The sandwiches are easy to customize (egg sandwich base - choose your bread + other fillings), the pastries are amazing, and they offer alternative vegan milk options for their drinks. Will be squeezing in one more trip before the airport! read more

Rex - Egg breakfast sandwich on brioche with ham, avocado, and tomato - SO GOOD - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

DO NOT come here if you're in a rush. I don't really get this place. I've walked past it dozens of times and it always seems popular/busy. Today on a quiet president's day afternoon i decided to pop in and pick up a couple of coffees before heading to meet some friends. Walked in and it was pretty quiet - a couple of people waiting for orders and one person in front of me in the queue. I couldn't see a menu but asked for 2 flat whites. The friendly hispanic girl behind the counter looked stumped by my order and asked if flat white was a cappuccino. Not a good sign. Deciding that trying to explain the difference between flat white/cappuccino/latte seemed like a fool's errand so I switched my order to lattes. Then moments later one of the waiting customer's orders popped up - "flat white"! Wtf?! Maybe my accent threw them... 10 minutes later and I'm still waiting for my order. The barista is taking an inordinate amount of time over every coffee. Part of the hold up seems to be his insistence on practicing latte art on every drink even if it's a take away. Tbh I'm not fussed about latte art if it's going in a take out cup but if you're taking this long it had better be pretty special art. It was not. You can get better latte art out of a Nespresso frother - anyone who's tried to do so knows the low bar that sets. The coffee itself wasn't bad but wasn't particularly good either and after all that wait and build up it would have had to be spectacular. Playing devil's advocate maybe the food is the draw here rather than the coffees? I get the impression that this is a place for hipsters to hang out in with their laptops and who have nowhere else they need to be. It's fine. It's just very underwhelming. read more

Came here over the weekend with my boyfriend. Decided to switch it up from our usual Starbucks run. Rex has excellent coffee and delicious breakfast sandwiches... much better than the breakfast assortment at Starbucks. I had a breakfast burrito with avocado and tomato and my boyfriend had a sausage egg and cheese on brioche. Service was quick, friendly, and accommodating. About $24 for 2 iced coffees and 2 sandwiches... pretty standard for a nyc cafe. My only gripe would be that there is hardly any seating outside. Nothing but a few unstable benches. read more

Service was good, food was good, not worth the price. Sandwich and a coffee was approximately $20

Honestly not much to say that I haven't before. The energy in this place is welcoming, the staff is friendly, service is prompt, and the FOOD IS AMAZING. **insert Futurama Fry take all my money meme here** Here's a tip, skip the breakfast rush but coming in after 10am.... also try the latte with almond milk. Cash ams credit happily accepted here. Also, plz tip in cash... taxation is robbery. read more

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Cute little neighborhood coffee shop with limited seating and personable baristas. I was looking for a place to sit and work - Rex was pretty crowded at 10am on a Thursday so I didn't stay, but I did grab a yummy egg, tomato and cheese sandwich on croissant. Toasted just right, and wrapped well to minimize leaking. The baristas seemed to know all the customers coming in, and were chatting with them about everything from Equinox to financial trading (I guess that's the UWS for ya!). I'm not a super chatty type, and the barista could probably sense this as he didn't try to make too much small talk -- an extra star in my book, ha! read more

Always a go-to place for gal time! I'm a chai latte person and I have to say that their chai is my #1!!!! Will definitely swing by soon! read more

Rex - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I've been using Rex for breakfasts and also coffees for quite some time now. I love the coffee. The care with which they make espresso drinks (flat white for me) is not only pro, but highly consistent and better than I can ever do. Food is high quality, healthy, and delicious. Service always caring and impeccable. Rex is a gem. Highly recommended to coffee lovers, and breakfast eaters (everyone :) read more

HORRIBLE!! I don't know what happened because I used to like this place but for a while now I've had a consistently bad experience. I can't tell you how many times I have called in my breakfast order for pick up because I can't bring my dog in (and they take several minutes to make) and so I want to run in quickly to pick it up when it's ready. I call ahead and four out of five times it's not ready because the person working forgot to put in the order you don't even get a real apology it's like oh I'm sorry I forgot you'll have to wait. The time before last this happened I asked the manager to call me and I never heard from anybody. Being that this has happened so many times and again this morning ( I'm walking away without breakfast because I don't have time to wait), NEVER GOING AGAIN read more

Rex - Now breakfast sandwiches are available on weekdays. Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped here for lunch on a work from home day! It was only a couple blocks away from where I was staying, and the reviews for the sandwiches looked tooo good. I got a half Cuban for $6, and it was so wanna me toasty when it arrived (a nice change of pace from a cold sandwich at coffee shops). It came with a pickle which was the perfect compliment! It was a tad on the smaller side, but for the location and it being a local place, it was a good price for me! I also just got a latte, which was pretty good as well. I will say that it is very small, and only has about 10 seats total. So I wouldn't recommend on planning to stay for long or use they spotty-ish wi-fi. It's also on the louder side because of the music, but that didn't bother me much! read more

The cashier was high or was simply arrogant. The place is tiny and went is pack they almost "push you" to take the food to go. All the great food that you see in the pictures are only until 11. They have tons of flies in the bakery case read more

They had good coffee and extremely tasty breakfast sandwiches! I wish they had more seating.

Rex is truly a diamond in the rough and I'm so glad I found it. This small, local café has Brooklyn-y vibes and I didn't expect to see a place like it in the middle of Hell's Kitchen. I went here for breakfast with a friend on a Saturday morning, and it was a good sign seeing a line formed to the door. I passed on their famous breakfast sandwiches and instead got a yummy vegan date bar, which was delicious. It tasted healthy in the best way possible - super wholesome with lots of oats and other good stuff. Also paired this with a regular iced coffee that tasted amazing. The place only has a couple of tables inside so we ended up sitting on the ledge outside (as were some others) - not unexpected for a weekend morning at any place with great food. Definitely worth going here if you're in the area and want a quick coffee or pastry! read more

Rex - Vegan date bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Egg, cheese, bacon, egg, and avocado on brioche made for one hell of a breakfast sandwich. Honestly, the bacon itself wasn't great; it was actually pretty boring bacon. But everything else made up for it tenfold! The egg was cooked perfectly, the cheese was oozing all over the place, and the avocado was so fresh. Would love to come back and try a different meat next time. These sandwiches are delicious (and picture-perfect). read more

Rex - Bacon is meh, but everything else is delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Really good chai latte! Maybe a little on the sweet side but nonetheless flavorful. Their sandwiches and pastries are also excellent. Definitely worth a visit! The place is small but has two big shared tables that seat six people each. They do have wifi so it could be a relatively quiet reading/working spot--most people sitting at the tables were working on their laptops. Clean and cozy interior with a lot of natural sunlight too. read more

Rex - Iced chai latte $5 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent coffee shop. This is my sister's go-to coffee shop to swing by for coffee before work, so she dropped me off here early one morning. She got her coffee and continued on to the office, and because I was still on vacation I got to sit in the window, look out at Manhattan, and savor my breakfast. It's a tiny little shop, but gives the illusion of extra space with lots of natural light and big shared tables. The baristas are so friendly and helpful! I ordered a coffee and an egg/cheese/avocado sandwich, which they serve on brioche. It was served quickly, very warm and scrumptious. The coffee is excellent. I absolutely recommend coming here. read more

Rex - Cheese avocado egg sandwich on brioche and a coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Got a wildberry freshly brewed iced tea (which was good--not great, but good) and an egg and cheese on a brioche bun. The sandwich was excellent--a little small, but tasted very good. The cheese in the sandwich (which was only 50 cents more) was gooey and delicious as well. My friend got a cappuccino (loved it) and an egg and cheese on a brioche bun as well. $16 for 2 egg and cheese sandwiches, an iced tea, and cappuccino isn't very expensive (especially not for NYC). Get the egg and cheese sandwich on brioche. It isn't big or filling, but it is delicious! read more

Rex - Egg and cheese sandwich with Brioche Bun. Lots of egg and gooey delicious cheese. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Small coffee shop, great lattes. I always order regular latte, never disappointed. Kinda tucked in a corner with no big signs but the latte beats everything else in Hell's Kitchen. It's also awesome for quick grab n go for runners. Seriously addictive! read more

Rex - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Egg sandwich with avo on plain bagel was delish. Probably would get it on everything bagel next time. Almond milk latte was great too. Not much seating available but I took mine to go. Seems like a popular spot. They had a variety of unique muffins in the case as well as apple cider donuts. read more

Rave reviews led me to this place on our NYC trip. It was downstairs from a friend's place. So convenient. Hardly a wait at a little after 9:30am and knew right away what I wanted to order: Bacon Egg Cheese (BEC) sandwich with avocado and a Chai Latte with almond milk no foam. Didn't quite meet the five star mark because it simply wasn't a WOW experience and my chai latte was with foam. Try again? Hmmm, idk. Maybe not in the near future. I'll try other places first before revisiting REX. read more

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Got a breakfast sandwich, coconut bread, and tea. The food was really food, much better than I had expected. The tea wasn't what I was expecting. The place is packed so best take the food to go read more

I stopped in for a quick breakfast sandwich, and it was delicious. I like that you get to build your own, and it is reasonably priced. The coffee looks and smells very good; I'll have to try it next time I pop in. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday morning for a coffee around 10am. It was packed, but the line moved quickly. They have two medium sized communal tables if you wanted to eat there, but most people were taking their food/drinks to go. I ordered a large coffee ($3) and resisted the temptation to get a baked good. They had large muffins, croissants, breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos ($6). As I waited in line, I watched a girl eat her avocado toast which looked delicious. There were 4 people in front of me, but it only took about 3 minutes for me to get my coffee. If you like strong dark roast coffee, you'll like Rex's coffee. They also do pour overs and have outdoor seating for when the weather is a little warmer. I will definitely have to stop back to try their breakfast sandwiches! read more

I needed a perfect spot to meet a friend who had a meeting close by and found myself at Rex. And so thankful I found myself there.. The latte was perfect and we loved our sandwiches. Perfectly simple and simply perfect.. egg, cheese and bacon on a tender roll. My friend thoroughly enjoyed his coffee and breakfast sandwich too. If you're in the area, do stop by. It's worth a visit.. read more

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Awesome Chai Tea Latte. Possibly the best I ever had.Small space, but worth it. Good and fast service. read more

Rex - Chai Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Rex is a local coffee and breakfast shop in Hells Kitchen. They serve relatively inexpensive breakfast sandwiches and your typical espresso/coffee drinks. My only qualm is soy milk isn't available for free, which is a bit irritating. Right now it's my go to neighborhood quick caffeine and breakfast pit stop. The shop is relatively cozy, seating ~10 people. Service is quick and friendly. Ordered: Breakfast sandwich - with sausage, buttery Drip coffee - decent, on the acidic side read more

Rex - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great cafe that serves up pretty good sandwiches as well. Small place with limited seating though.

Rex is a really chill spot! We missed the breakfast menu by a few minutes but the environment is really welcoming and they have really good iced tea. I ordered a Herbal Wildberry Iced Tea and it was spot on. Not too sweet but just the right amount of taste for the morning. I also had a really nice muffin to accompany my Iced Tea, Blueberry if we're being specific. THAT BLUEBERRY MUFFIN HAS ENTERED INTO MY TOP 5 BEST MUFFINS IVE EVER HAD!!! I don't live in New York so I don't come here often but if I lived here I could definitely see myself coming here on the regular. It gives intimate Starbucks vibe and I'm with all those vibes! read more

Rex - Blueberry Muffin & Herbal Wildberry Iced Tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great neighborhood vibe. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast items. Their variety of breads, proteins, and other toppings means you can have exactly the breakfast sandwich you want. Highly recommended. read more

Five stars!! First time here, ordered to go. I decided to be basic: small iced coffee and egg sandwich w/ sausage. It's so hard to find a place that does both well. I can stop my search now! Coffee is legit and food is fresh and simple. Obsessed with the brioche! Writing this review makes me crave another egg sandwich now... read more

Rex - To go: Small iced coffee and Egg sandwich w/ sausage. Awesome! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Oh my God. Their cauliflower and hummus sandwich is divine. I don't think there's anything else I want. The hot sauce is it a wonderful complement as well. Remember to ask for It. Pickle is great as well. read more

Location: Near Subway, it's a hole in a wall coffee shop. Inside , there are only 2 tables and 12 seats so most people takeout their food and drinks. Service: Amazing, everyone was so friendly and helpful. Food: I got the ham and cheese croissant and cinnamon roll. The croissant was crispy at the edges but flaky and buttery in the middle. The ham and cheese was folded inside the middle. It was pretty good. The cinnamon roll was crispy and crunchy. The cinnamon sugar on top went well with the crispiness . When you get to the middle, it's nice , warm and soft. I wasn't expecting to like it. Overall, this was a pretty good place to grab something to eat. It's open at 7 am and everything is decently priced. My food plus tea costed $9.50 . read more

Rex - Ham and cheese croissant and cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Very strong oat milk iced coffee to get local John Jay students through finals or local Mount Sinai medical staff through those grueling doubles. Clean space with wifi and a small seating space with glass front views of outside passersby. Sidebar: Oat milk is a thing! read more

Rex - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Recently stopped by here to grab coffee and an egg sandwich before heading to Central Park. I've walked past this place more than a handful of times on my way to the subway but had never thought to stop by and try myself. I decided what better occasion to do so than a cold day in December. We arrived around 11 on a Saturday. They have a limit of four customers inside (COVID times) and right when we arrived two had walked out which was perfect. Inside they've got no seating for customers so it's basically and grab and go situation. We looked over the menu and I decided to go with a small iced coffee and an egg sandwich. This sandwich technically wasn't a BEC type of thing because they used a brioche bun that knocked my socks off. The first bite into it was a combination of sweet and savory, that was then overtaken by the warm egg. Honesty, it's one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had in a while. If you find yourself in Hell's Kitchen with a particular craving for a savory breakfast sandwich, I'd start here. read more

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Limited seating but great coffee, pastries, and friendly staff. It's more of a to go place than sit down cafe.

I knew this place was slow from previous visits ... but I clocked it this time for fun and I waited 24 minutes for a breakfast "burrito". This Is unacceptable in NYC. Also watched the cook drop something on the ground, pick it up and did not change her food gloves . read more

Rex - A 24 minute breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Walked in with my dad on a whim while visiting NYC. Super chill, staff was very friendly and accommodating. Best BEC we had on our trip.

Think this place should come with a warning: waiting for the egg sandwich will take about 30 minutes out of your day. Also, it is hideously expensive, but luckily (?) I've become largely immune to the meaning of money after living here for so long. With that said, yes this was Top 3 best egg sandwiches I've ever had. My anger and anxiety that had built up during the wait (my friend and I had an appointment and we were in danger of running late) vanished with the first bite. Not sure how they do it, but they've managed to turn a sausage, egg, croissant sandwich into a True Culinary Experience. In addition to that, they also offer a very solid cup of Counter Culture coffee. Aside from the wait in the very small space, I have no real complaints. read more

We stopped at Rex right after checking into our hotel which was right around the block, and were happy to find it. The line wasn't too significant and we ordered pretty quickly. They have a great selection of breakfast sandwiches that all sound super tasty, and it seems like they have regulars in there based on the conversations some of the employees were having while we waited for our food. The sandwiches were pretty pricey, but I was really happy with the size of it, so the quality balanced it out well. I would definitely stop at Rex next time I'm in town - as long as I have some extra time because they were pretty busy and the wait time for the sandwich was 10+ minutes. The employees were all pretty friendly and the atmosphere was a perfect little coffee shop. read more