No surprise, this popular Upper West Side coffee shop is worth a stop. The line went out the door and onto the sidewalk, but it moved quickly and our drink orders came out a few minutes after we ordered. They have all your typical drinks and we ended up with a cold brew coffee and iced vanilla latte. We enjoyed our drinks on a stroll through Central Park. read more

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I came in on a Thursday am and the line was to the door so thought, must be good! I ordered a croissant and almond milk latte. I really wanted to like this place. You walk in and they have all the tools they need to be a top coffee shop. La Marzocco espresso machine, I can tell the coffee beans are Fresh and their choice of almond milk is spot on. So why did the latte fall flat? The barista. Too foamy and no crema coming through at all, no care. It was fine just not, good or great. read more

I think this place has good beans and good tasting espresso. However their ratios for a standard lattes is way off. If they are pulling a double shots for their 16 oz lattes they should at least be 30-40 grams but the 16 oz latte is essentially only milk. The color came out really light even though I ordered almond milk. I have gone a few times here, the first my drink was great, however the second and third time was super milky. No real flavor all I can taste is milk. When I tried to ask the barista about my drink she goes "Yeah. That's what a latte is. Mostly milk." Extremely rude & condescending, like I don't know what a latte is. The concept of a latte is not rocket science, I understand it's 75% milk, however the syrup and espresso should balance out the flavor so I don't just taste milk. I've also been a barista, and know how to create house made syrups, I should be able to taste it. She very rudely offered an extra shot but made sure I knew it was super inconvenient. They only offer an iced 16 oz, I usually prefer a 12 oz so there is less milk. Overall a nasty experience with the barista. She made sure to even be rude when she dropped off the food later. I would give one star for the service alone, however they do have good pastries and pour over coffee. Even with that, probably won't be stopping by again. read more

Solid State is a nice cafe on the UWS, I enjoyed my drink and the overall ambiance. The space is long and narrow, with a counter to order near the entrance and a hallway that leads to seating in the back. The seating area is quite crowded, it was tough to find space on a random afternoon; tables are packed together and there's a few stools at a counter across from the bathroom. Ordering can get a little chaotic owing to the layout; the separation between the front counter area and the seating isn't the best. They have a kitchen too, but I didn't try any food on this trip. And unclear WiFi situation, I used a personal hotspot while I was there. Good cafe overall, but don't be surprised if you're shoulder to shoulder with people when you go. read more

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Seems like a popular cafe in the west side. Coffee was good and some of the the dishes looked delicious but we were not very hungry. The bun we ordered was a bit dry. read more

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The coffee is certainly solid... just solid. It's decent but it's really nothing special so I was surprised that it is rated number 1 in the area. Maybe that says more about the state of coffee in the area than it does about the coffee here. The place is nice, can get pretty packed though. Few outlets and no wifi make it better for hanging out than for doing work. Nothing wrong with that but just an FYI. The pastries I've had are all pretty good but again nothing crazy or life changing. read more

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There was a long line out the door. The food was okay. I just came for a quick catch up with a friend. We had to wait about 15-20 minutes to order and then about 5-10 minutes for a table. It was a small-ish coffee shop. read more

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Solid State is a great coffee shop serving well crafted drinks, has a nice food menu, and ample seating to sit back and enjoy the coffee. I ordered the special which is basically a Samoa Girl Scout cookie in coffee form. Not a typical order for me but I love coconut and had to try it. The drink itself was an iced coconut cream and caramel latte with almond milk. It was sweet, creamy, and delicious. My husband ordered an iced vanilla latte with almond milk which was actually better than mine because it wasn't overly sweet. It had all the right notes and was coffee forward. We split the cardamom bun which was a soft, nicely flavored pastry. And of course I bought a bag of beans to take home which has now been added to the rotation of beans we order online. read more

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Delicious coffee spot! I initially walked by on Sunday and the line was out the door--I think their weekend brunch must be popular. Ended up going Monday morning instead which was a much better line to experience. Staff was friendly, coffee delicious and vibe was great! Fairly quiet with a number of folks typing away on their laptops, I'd imagine it to be a good spot to knock out some emails or work on projects undisturbed. read more

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Needed a treat after an appointment in the area and this place did the trick. Oat milk latte was amazing, and the cardamom bun was solid. They also have a full kitchen! Definitely recommended if you need a coffee shop near 72nd. read more

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Great product, nice people, pleasant ambiance. I came early and got a latte with no waiting. A couple of hours later I came back and there was a line out the door. I went to their website and placed a pick up order. it let me order, but then it told me my pick up would be Monday. I got to the drink pick up location and they told me we don't do pick ups on the weekend.Fortunately they worked it out for me, but for the sake of the employees and the customers somebody should make this mistake not possible. read more

Matcha latte was ok. This is definitely a coffee place. The breakfast sandwich was fresh and tasted so good. Would definitely recommend. Loved the vibes as well. Service was quick read more

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Best flat white I've had. Not only top notch coffee but excellent tunes also. It's fairly large inside and outside seating but can fill up quickly during peak times on weekends. read more

My latte here was delicious! As someone that is always looking for the small local coffeeshop, this was the perfect fill. The vibe was definitely for takeout, but you are just a short walk from Central Park and they have a few tables outside for a little New York Times reading before getting your day started. Service was timely and it felt like the exact spot you go to as a local UWSer. read more

Rating is just for the chai and the wait in line. The line moved slowly on a Sat afternoon. The servers were doing their best, but seemed like having one more barista or server would have helped. The chai was weak, too much milk and not enough chai. The servers were nice though. read more

Solid State coffee was awesome. Waited in a long line on a rainy Saturday morning. Got a pourover and it was delicious. One of the best cups of coffee I've had in a long time. read more

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Wasn't impressed. Waited 10mins in line to order and the customer service was lacking. The guy cashier made his irritation with a customer clearly palpable to everyone. The coffee was not good and overpriced. First time customer, not wowed. My yardstick to which I judge coffee shops is two fold. - In the fall if you can make a decent PSL. - Second, a basic dirty chair as my go to. In each instance both were lacking. The barista told me as much when he said that they don't use alot of spiceblend. I had to ask for more as they were so lacking in any discernible taste. They did have a bathroom. Wouldn't return. read more

Bustling coffee shop in Chelsea! Came here with a friend for some iced tea to-go, and thought the menu was fairly priced. I wish there were some more novel flavors of coffee drinks and tea, though. The coffee shop has a nice food menu as well (if a bit pricey), and I'd love to come back and try some of it! The shop goes surprisingly deep and there's a lot of seating for big groups, booths, etc which was cool to see for a space that was tucked away in the street. I got the berry hibiscus, and it was refreshing and light. There was a decent line on Sunday afternoon, but the service was friendly and quick. read more

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Vibe was good but coffee was not. Ordered a Flat white and it's so sour that I threw it away after 3 sips. Ordered Matcha Latte as well and it was very much like pure steamed milk. Almost 0 matcha flavor. Threw it away too. Not recommended. read more

3.5/5 This coffee shop is cute and has a lot of seating in the back and they have a backyard area too. You can definitely chill for a while or even do work here. But the prices here are just so steep. I got a dirty chai latte with oat milk and it was $9 bc you have to pay 50 cents for ice, $1 for oat milk, $0.75 for syrup. I know coffee in the city is crazy expensive already but I have to say this is the most expensive coffee I've ever gotten in nyc and I just didn't think it was amazing? It was good but the coffee here isn't crazy where I'd be willing to pay that much money each time for a latte. But if you live in the area and want a nice place to study or do work, you should check it out. read more

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I have visited this coffee shop twice this week and I'm a fan! Vanilla latte- excellent Christmas tree latte- delightful and perfectly not too sweet Cappuccino- loved it GF blueberry cake- pretty good, a little dry GF banana muffin- fantastic Cardamom bun- positive reports Lots of seating and a nice vibe. Friendly staff. Clean restroom. What's not to like! read more

What a cute coffee shop this is. I have passed it many times but never went in. When you walk in to your left are shelves where you can purchase different items, books, art, coffee. In the front of the shop there is a little seating area. As you walk towards the back there is much more seating. Very friendly place and deff has regulars as the staff would say hi again nice to see you, or hi its been a while how have you been. I got a latte and WOW it was tasty. Not bitter at all or lacking flavor. If you are in the upper west side area I highly recommend this cute spot. read more

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RATING: 8.2/10 As a space the place is gigantic, has a ton of small tables in the back (gets lively on the weekend) and there's some small seating in an outdoor area in the back outside, which seems quieter. Bathroom and wifi, yes. A selection of savory pastries and breakfast plates are available. I opted for : SPINACH FETA DANISH This was actually quite good with sesame decorating the outside and it had a nice flaky, airy and gently crisp texture. The spinach and feta was also quite garlicky, adding an umph of flavor and nice savoriness to it as well. Liked it more than I thought I would. OAT CAPPUCCINO This was pretty solid too, and the coffee had a nice flavor profile that stands out from a lot of coffee shops in NYC. The drink itself was relatively homogeneous, and had beautiful latte art. A good cup of coffee, maybe even great. Overall I would recommend coming here if you were to go on a coffee date or wanted to sit in a coffee shop for a while. It's quite large and has breakfast so you could eat there too and there's outdoor tables as well. CATEGORY: GREAT (terrible bad ok good GREAT excellent) read more

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no wifi so little actual matcha. so much milk and ice. for $7 guy was not very happy to be working there read more

Incredible customer service. The guy clearly knows his coffee. For some thing as basic as a cortado, he took the time to explain the the origin of the beans that were in it. The coffee itself was delicious, a work of art. I love the ambience. Quiet enough to get work done while still having conversation if you want to. read more

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My local coffee spot! A bit hidden but a great find, my sister is now obsessed as well. We always get the iced matcha latte, mine with almond milk and hers with oat, both are fantastic. Line usually on the weekends, doesn't move the fastest because the baristas are chatty, but I don't mind as it adds to the neighborhood vibe. Everyone is super friendly, they offer food but haven't had a chance to try any yet but it looks good. Snagged a cardamom bun one time and it was delicious. There is seating in the back but no wifi -- which I really like because it gives me time to journal. read more

pretty cafe in nyc. iced mocha was good, but not the best ive had (it was more on the milky side). seating and ambience inside were adorable. my bev was made in less than 5 mins. also note it was super busy on a saturday morning (like line started outside of the cafe) read more

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The service was very poor. After ordering two breakfast platters, I had to ask multiple times for an update, only to find out they'd been done for some time and left sitting while employees personally delivered other customers' orders. I'm Black, and the disparity in service was noticeable. read more

My favorite coffee shop right now!! There is usually a line to get inside, but it is completely worth it. Tables in the back make it great for working, free WiFi, and a good place to catch up with friends as they also have couches in the front. Their food is also really solid - I got an avocado toast and matcha latte after Barry's nearby and it was definitely worth it. Highly recommend grabbing coffee here if you're in the area! read more

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Iced latte was great, but came here to do work and there is no Wifi so kept getting kicked off of various hotspots. Also, their bathroom was disgusting. read more

I can't believe I've been sleeping on Solid State Coffee for the past three years I've been in NYC simply because they don't have wifi. Not only does Solid State have one of the best cold brews I've ever had, but their food menu is incredibly inventive and delicious. Came here for the first time after a run in Central Park and I ordered one of their cold brews (the one flavored with blueberries) with a splash of oat milk and it was soooo delicious. The berry flavor was present and sweet without being too sour or fake. Coffee was smooth and delicious with the perfect amount of milk. I really want to try their other cold brew another time. Their seasonal syrup also looks intriguing. Today, I came for brunch and ordered the heirloom tomato cottage cheese bowl, and this dish completely blew me away. It was colorful and beautifully plated with a smear of bright pesto, both chopped heirloom and cherry tomatoes, dressed microgreens, and savory granola. An unreal flavor flavor combination. Soooo perfect for a summer day, and filling as well. I'm so excited to recreate this dish. I also want to come back and try some of their pastries and other menu items, like the cacio e pepe grits. So creative! Although the storefront looks small, the actual space is actually quite large, with many tables in a warm, inviting dining room with wood paneling. There's good light in the room, reflected by tactfully placed mirrors, as well as a small outdoor area/patio that would be great to read on a warm spring day. Also the bathroom is beautiful, with a little skylight sort thing as well. Solid State is such a hidden gem of the UWS, and I can't wait to be back. read more

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Great iced latte with house blossom syrup. They got it perfect - not too sweet, not too much milk and very smooth coffee. They also have a cute backside seating tucked in, would absolutely come back and hang. read more

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The inside is super cute! There's a cozy area in the back and a small outdoor patio as well. The coffee tasted pretty good. Breakfast options seemed a bit pricey. read more

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This is a very local-esque place in UWS. You have to walk down a few steps on the staircase to reach the inside. When you walk in, it's very much like a railroad layout. There's a bar, and then you walk deep in, and then you see the seating area. For such a small place, there were quite a few tables, which is nice. I got the cold brew for a take away, and it was really meh. Quite sour, and a lot of it was just ice. Also seemed slightly more pricier than other coffee shops around. The place was quite crowded in the afternoon, and I just felt a bit chaotic being in there to grab a cup of iced coffee. read more

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One of my favorite places in the city. Great coffee. Great spacious atmosphere. Great customer service.

Absolutely delicious coffee they also have some food items A nice place to unwind and enjoy a great cup of coffee outdoor and indoor seating read more

Solid State Coffee - Avocado toast and a iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Great music from a vintage sound system. Great coffee as well. Can't wait to go back and try the food.

Amazing coffee spot! Room to sit and study or read inside or outside. Friendly and quick service. The pastries looked so fresh, I saw them bringing out new ones. It was very busy on a Saturday but the line moved really fast. I think a weekday may be more chill here. Would be tough to sit and study on a Saturday or Sunday. I can't wait to try more! read more

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Back in the summer, my friend suggested that we come here for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon. I am very happy we did since this is such a cute little cafe in the UWS that can be easily missed if you are not paying attention! The place is a lot bigger than it appears from the outside and has plenty of seating on the inside in the back area. They have very simple decor but have some windows and orange furniture which gives it a very open and bright feel, perfect for an afternoon of studying/working/reading a book. We ordered our food and drinks at the cashier and the gentleman who helped us was super nice. He gave me advice on what to order and was very patient while I decided. This place has a drink menu with a variety of all the traditional drink options you could want plus some seasonal selections. I ordered an iced matcha with almond milk which was perfectly creamy and refreshing without being too watery -- the matcha had just the right amount of bitterness which was balanced by the sweetness of the almond milk. Super good! Their selection of baked goods is also broad and they were all eye-catching. In terms of their kitchen menu, since this was back in the summer, their main food menu consisted of a selection of dishes that used the seasonal produce. For food we ordered: Gazpacho: I was hoping for a lighter lunch and wanted something filling but also refreshing on a hot summer day. This hit the spot! This was a chilled tomato soup that had a delicious flavor and tasted very fresh. It had hints of smoky red bell pepper balanced by sweetness of the tomato drizzled with a bold olive oil which really tied everything together. It came with house made croutons which were the best croutons I have had in my life -- they were crunchy but had more moisture than your regular store bought croutons...you could tell that the bread they used for these was of the highest quality and it is just a reflection of how meticulous they are about even the most simple aspects of their dishes. 10/10! Heirloom Tomato Bowl: my friends both ordered the heirloom tomato bowl and really enjoyed it. This was a very interesting concept. It reminded me of a yogurt bowl but instead of being sweet it was savory and had cottage cheese, tomatoes, pesto, and a "savory granola" which gave the bowl a very nice salty crunch. The combination of the creamy cheese with sweet tomatoes and a hint of balsamic was divine. Very good! Overall, I really liked this cafe. Their ambiance is quiet but visually very vibrant. The service is very good and they bring your drinks/food out to your table if you choose to dine in. Their menu is ample in caffeinated/noncaffeinated drinks and they have a very decent selection of baked goods that I am looking forward to trying in the future! Finally, even though slightly on the pricey end for the portion sizes, the food is more elevated and higher quality than what you would get at most other places. Will be coming back again! read more

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New favorite coffee spot on the UWS! I've always gone to Black Press or Irving Farm because I had the impression that Solid State was pricier. I was wrong! Great coffee, competitive prices, and a really nice spot to hang out. I'm a fan of their pour overs and espresso-based drinks, which run in the $4-5 range. They do offer a couple options like matcha and seasonal flavors, but for the most part, this is a coffee shop that actually focuses on coffee. They list the beans they're brewing for that day's cold brew, batch brew, espresso, and pour overs, and they change them up fairly often. The staff here is always very friendly and happy to make recommendations, and their espresso drinks are perfectly balanced. When you walk in, it seems like a grab and go spot, but there's a cozy area in the back that has plenty of seating and even a couple spaces outside. Solid State doesn't have wifi, which helps deter people from camping out for hours, but there are usually a fair number of people using hotspots to work regardless. Luckily, it stays pretty balanced between people chatting, reading, and working, and I've never seen it get packed. read more

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