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    Semicolon Cafe

    4.4 (129 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Leeza D.

    I was doing a 38 mile walk from the top of Manhattan to the bottom and was a little bit hungry and dehydrated. I stopped in to get a mango bingsoo. Creamy and lightly sweet, it has milk shaved ice, fresh mango bits, cheesecake chunks, whip cream and a cracker. It was so good and I enjoyed it sitting outside on a beautiful warm day. They were busy and the staff did their best. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure .

    Wasabi Tuna Sandwich and BELT
    Paul S.

    An uptown Korean mini-artisanal chain cafe with unique coffees, sandwiches and more with a relaxed vibe. Location: Close to Broadway, this cafe is tucked in on a side street which gives it a relaxed energy with outdoor and solid seating, there are a lot of plants. I like the seats and tables. In the summer, they sometimes leave the doors open so it can get kind of hot inside but the last visit the ac was on, thankfully. Food and Drink: There are a lot of unique options from the semicolon cafe brand which there are a few cafes in NYC and one in NJ. The drinks and food look consistent across the other cafes too. There is the pistachio bomb and pistachio lattes which are special right now. I feel like the special has been on for a while but I like these and the lady matcha. Theresa sandwiches are really where they shine because the wasabi tuna and the BLT are the best ones in my opinion. Theresa sandwiches are consistently good but sometimes the drinks and other items can change based on the staff so it is strikes and gutters but overall good. Service: Everyone is friendly. They do seems to like to stay behind the counter so the seating area is not checked on so much but I would say that is just par for the course at most NYC cafes. Overall: Very solid place with beautiful interior decor with plants, creative drinks and food, slightly erratic quality but overall I am a fan.

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    Giselle G.

    I came here on Friday and I must say it was great. We choose it because it is a nice place to work from and there WiFi is good. The breakfast was also very good; i ordered the chicken sandwich and a tiramisu latte which was also very good. I have come here before and it was good and I'm glad to know that is still good. The place is nice and is neat. The service is very good; the staff is very friendly and i recommend it.

    Lady matcha

    I love the cafe's vibe, I didn't expect the matcha to be GOOD but it was rlly GOOD and the color of it too , since most cafe shops matcha sometimes is low quality and expensive this one's worth it !

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    Karen K.

    Oh these sandwiches are delicious, I came here for a late lunch after my run. I had the spicy chicken sandwich and the iced tiramisu latte with almond milk. The latte didn't really taste like tiramisu, could have been the milk that changed up the flavor but it was tasty.

    Menu and prices
    Raquel R.

    Still waiting long wait for 2 coffees they have good pastries and beautiful spaces with plants

    iced tiramisu latte and iced lady matcha
    Olivia L.

    i would classify this as a "hidden gem" in nyc. the vibes here are immaculate with tons of people studying or doing work. the drinks here are also affordable and delicious. iced tiramisu latte : (5/5) - quite literally a tiramisu cake in latte form. it's not super milky and you can taste the coffee's rich flavor. iced lady matcha : (5/5) - a good ratio of matcha and strawberry. especially since the matcha tastes so premium, mix it well. i would definitely be back !

    Christy M H.

    This place is great! The coffee is amazing and so is the food. This was my first time trying a sandwich, I usually go for the small pastries already available. Now it's official, everything in the store is bomb! The ambiance here is quiet because people tend to do work on their laptops but it's comfortable and cozy for a quick talk with a friend if you would like. The area is nice, the park and water line are not too far. I highly recommend coming here if you're a coffee lover. It will not disappoint. The place itself is clean, bright, minimalistic decor. Very modern and chic. Service animals welcome!

    Shroom
    Mano I.

    This is one of my wife and I's absolute favorite places! The food and drinks are just amazing. It's such a cute little cafe with some really unique flavors. My all-time favorite is the Tiramisu latte. Plus, the service is fantastic! Wish there were more parking around.

    Rehnuma K.

    1/1 Ambience; 1/2 Beverage; 1/1 Service; 1/1 Value Semicolon is a wonderful spot to catch up with friends, do some work, or just enjoy a solid cup of coffee. It is cozy with a warm, inviting, spacious atmosphere brightened by the myriad plants and big windows. There is plenty of seating that wasn't difficult to find even on a late weekend morning. On this occasion, I got the iced tiramisu latte, hoping for a unique experience in terms of specialty flavored coffees. It is a very aesthetically pleasing drink garnished with a dollop of ice cream, the chocolate wafer and shaved chocolate bits. It felt like a treat for the taste buds and certainly the eyes. But, flavor-wise, it was just good and actually lacked a robust coffee flavor, which was disappointing for a tiramisu-flavored drink. The chocolate wafer also became too soggy rapidly. Overall, however, this cafe is very charming and I am definitely going to return to try other menu items and their regular coffee fixtures! My two friends both got sandwiches with their coffees, and both were very satisfied with their food. The staff was friendly, and the prices look like a good value for the quality of food and drinks.

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    Kayla Y.

    Lived by here for a year and came here once a week. Their food and drinks are always so solid. Their tiramisu latte is so good, light, and sweet. Their sandwiches are super cute and super tasty. I havent had anything here that I didnt like and the price point is not too bad as well. Their baked goods are also pretty tasty.

    I was looking for a comfortable spot to study for my exam in 2 weeks. Yesterday was my first day here and I got a hot caramel latte which was a 9/10 but today i got the same drink and didn't taste as great maybe 6/10. but lemme tell you this coffee is strongggg. The place is spacious and ideal for studying. I loveeee the decor inside- very welcoming and calm. Gets pretty busy around 9-10 am and 12 pm on weekdays but even then still space to sit. The workers are also friendly. The only thing is that the music they had playing was a little loud- gave me a headache and I could hear through noise cancellation. Also they turn off the ac for a while so it gets humid (I have asthma and had to step out!!). Overall love this spot to stop by. Will come here to catch up with friends!

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    Elizabeth L.

    Amazing cafe for studying and hanging out They have ample work space and good WiFi. There are plugs by some of the chairs to charge. I loved studying here for a while. The coffees were expensive but delicious! Great flavors and ready quickly. I will be back

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