My friend told me to meet her at the Bibliotheque, and so I did, not knowing what I am walking into…read more(no googling before hand). Wow, what a beautiful space! When you enter there is a bar you can sit at and two large high top tables next to it. As you walk further in there is a lounge with couches and various sizes tables. The whole space is surrounded by books! Heaven! We ordered a chai, matcha and a ginger cookie. Shout out to the woman taking my order for comping me my drink for my birthday! Everyone from the staff was friendly - I really enjoyed being there. The only thing I would say is someone should come by to check on the tables more often as I had to return other people's abandoned drinks. But you know what first world problems, am I right? Maybe they can have a sign or mention to customers to return their own cups before leaving. I sort of can't imagine why people don't... It is quite popular spot so you need to be very patient and strategic if you want to grab a table, as well as sprinkled with a little bit of luck. We unfortunately got there a little late. I went there at 3pm and hunted for a table and my friend got there by 330pm. By the time we ordered and started drinking our coffees - we were informed the lounge area will be closed at 4pm to prepare for the evening wine bar. Oh right this cafe turns into a wine bar in the evenings! How cool! At 4pm we thankfully grabbed one of the high tables - sharing it with another couple but it was large enough for the 4 of us. The lights dimmed and the atmosphere changed to more intimate. We unfortunately had to leave at 5pm, but I imagined picking up a James Baldwin book, ordering some white wine and enjoying both.... Mmm definitely next time. Maybe sometimes after work - sounds like a great wind down.

there is a reason this cafe/wine bar tops every "best places to work remote from" list I've found…read more - this the most gorgeous bookstore and cafe that slowly turns into a wine bar. the walls are covered in beautiful books with sections for weird female protagonists and banned books. large couches, tables, spinning plushy chairs, truly a range of seating options until 4pm when it turns over for dinner service (beware 90 min wifi limit!!) - the coffee is reasonably priced ($5 americano with almond milk) and the service is very fast at the counter. the food menu is minimal until dinner, so I went with the one sandwich option with meat. - the prosciutto Gruyère was delicious. the bread has a crispy crunch while the inside had the perfect amount of butter to soften the inside further. cheese was sharp and meat was salty, a classic combination done well. - I loved it here and will certainly come back when I have hotspot data or downloaded materials to work on after the 90 min wifi limit

Fantastic little lunch/brunch spot! I came with a friend for lunch on a weekday and we were…read moresurprised by how busy it was. It's a bit confusing as there are separate waiting lines for dine-in and take-out and given it was a workday, there were plenty of people ordering take-out We were seated fairly quickly a the counter by the window and I ordered the Green Eggs n' Damn after seeing plenty of others getting the same. Loved the spinach & basil omelet stuffed with feta. The basil really comes through and adds a twist to omelet. I got a side of the greek sausage to try too and it was a little salty but yummy with a squeeze of lemon. My friend got the smash, avocado and feta on their thick cut toast. Great for a simple, lighter option!

After finishing a late lunch nearby, my friend and I continued our catch-up at Little Collins. It's…read moresupposedly an Australian-style cafe, so I went with a flat white. It was good, but not particularly memorable and didn't quite live up to expectations. The little cookie on the side was a nice touch, though. The latte art was intricate and very pretty. We sipped our drinks at the high-top tables, which was much more casual. The sit-down tables were filled with late brunch diners. The cafe seemed pretty and well-liked, so I'm open to try their food in the future.

Awesome cafe! Loved…read morebeing welcomed by the beautiful flowers and Amy! Had the pleasure of meeting her while visiting family and thrilled to try this spot. The pistachio cream latte was DELICIOUS! Paired it with a pasty - perfection. Great music, customer care, the right blend of flavors, and overall vibe. Can't wait to come back!

Overall it is a cute but cramped spot. They have three small circular tables and then a larger…read morerectangle one. On the small circular tables there's signs that state no laptops or outside food. I love the floral atmosphere of the shop, however I'm not so sure about the actual drinks. I was mainly enticed to come here since the photos show bright green vibrant matcha drinks but mine came out a bit different. If it weren't for the color I would assume I was drinking flavored milk. I also ordered a spinach turnover toasted which unfortunately they completely forgot about until I reminded them. It was okay. I mainly got it cause I was hungry. I'm visiting NYC and unfortunately the cute interior does not make up for everything else I felt lacked.

I haven't been here in a hot second (I'm talking years) and finally decided to come for some shaved…read moreice on a warm day. There's plenty of tables to sit at and there's also a restroom. We tried the melon shaved ice $22 for the large which was a bit pricy but it was quite delicious. We were worried that the large might be too much for two people but honestly we were able to finish it without a problem. The melon pieces were sweet, the ice is milk based so it was creamy and flavorful on its own. We barely used the condensed milk that it came with (and we loved how they put it on the side for us instead). At the bottom of the shaved ice was cereal pieces and mochi which gave a nice different texture. We also tried their drinks specifically their blue lemonade and mango-ade which I thought was just ok. The highlight is definitely their shaved ice. Definitely go for the large as the small seemed much smaller and for double the price, you can get almost 2-3x more. Overall: it's a great place to grab a shaved ice and relax . The atmosphere is chill and you can stay without feeling rushed.

Love love love their bingsoo! I live in Philadelphia for school so it's easy to come up to NYC for…read morea day trip. Stopping here every time I'm in the city is a must now! Especially with the hot weather. I lovvveee their bingsoo. It's the perfect blend of flavor, coldness, texture, and sweetness! A great treat and location

Super cute vibe! Able to work as it's fairly quiet. We came during World Cup so currently watching…read moresemi-finals. We ordered couple cold lattes: Pistachio and Miso Salted caramel. They were both refreshing and mild in flavor and sweetness which I enjoyed. Staff members were kind and patient as we came in with our toddler. Part of the place is a restaurant/ cafe and the other sells stationary items/ grocery items like spices, wines, rice etc. They have a few kids pouches also.

Cute and comfortable atmosphere close to the DUMBO waterfront with lots of natural light. Seating…read moreis limited and it's quite expensive even considering NYC prices. Lovely rose and cinnamon chai, subtle and fragrant- tiny portion for the price. Good for grab-and-go in the morning if you're passing by, fast service and no queue. Also I hope they update their Google listing, as their hours are incorrect and my whole team waited in front but they don't open at 7:30am as listed.

No more cafe really did for us a group . We all where…read morelooking for a quite night out and heard about this great place back in Dublin ! The service the vibe and especially the drinks really leave feeling very happy and elated ! We were a group of 5 .. 3 non drinkers and 2 serious bar hoppers ! We all enjoyed the ambiance and the food but what really helped us have a nice night was comfortable vibe ! As i said before service was amazing and the staff were lovely . Missed out on music night which we heard is very cool . Wonderful night out!! We will be back with more friends !!!

Unmatched FOOD, SERVICE, ATMOSPHERE, the whole VIBE!…read more Leaving this review to say that this place is THE BEST in the neighborhood for dropping in or for booking your events. Unmatched in terms of style of anywhere in NYC. The owners don't take their reviews that seriously. If there is ever some reason for you to leave a review because your service wasn't ideal then just go direct to the owner or message them and they'll amend anything. LOVE THIS PLACE ‍ #iykyk

First try. My new favorite coffee shop. Wish it has more locations…read more We tried the Spanish latte and was marvelously impressed with its taste. There are more to try. Can't wait to try. The wait on this location is crazy. Price moderately.

%Arabica Dumbo is a minimalist coffee shop known for its clean design, high quality espresso…read moredrinks, and large windows that look directly out toward the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline. The interior is compact and bright, keeping the focus on the coffee and the view rather than any heavy décor or extended seating experience. Inside, the layout is tight with limited seating. Most of the attention naturally pulls toward the corner windows facing the bridge. I ordered quickly and the process felt straightforward. The menu focuses on drinks like Kyoto lattes, Spanish lattes, matcha lattes, and espresso based coffees. I tried a Kyoto latte, which stood out for its smooth, balanced flavor. Other drinks lean either slightly sweet or more intense depending on what you order. The experience inside felt shaped as much by the crowd as the coffee itself. I watched people rotate in and out quickly, with some lingering near the best view seats for photos. The Brooklyn Bridge view is clearly the main highlight of the space.

Loved the vibe in here. I got a hot matcha that was delicious and the staff was super patient with…read moreme.

A solid choice of cafe in the area. My saffron drink was a bit underwhelming lacking the notes of…read morecardamom it mentions. I might ask for a stronger preparation in the future. Ample seating and interesting baked goods. On this occasion I stopped in to try Shompa's cookies but they appeared to be sold out.