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    Thayer

    4.4 (21 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Johnny N.

    A clean, avante garde coffee shop that is great to just come and get some work done. On tap sparkling water is HUGE. Quick tangent/life hack: When on a first date, let your date order the water and if she orders still or tap get up and leave right away. Aahahahahah I'm just yanking your 14k gold plated chain but on a serious note on tap sparkling water is elite. Been in here 5-6 times now and the staff is always welcoming and accommodating, and the coffee is tremendous. They also sell wine and beer here if you tryna get a little loose... Also love that they have wifi here. Not sure why so many coffee shops in NYC don't. Thayer is another Alphabet City W!

    Jennifer L.

    Cute, cozy cafe with WiFi and restrooms in the lower east side, so happy I stumbled upon Thayer. It doesn't seem too well known from what I'm seeing so far and you know what that means--We love a quiet hidden gem. Great coffee, great vibes, great atmosphere to get your mind off of the daily hustle and bustle!

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    Ruwan J.

    need the buzz of coffee or an adult beverage (wine or beer)? Thayer serves both plus a small selection of pastries and savory options in a charming modern space. the coffee is delicious (Irving Farm) and Thayer's vibe is as satisfying --comforting, warm, yet energetic like its brewed "java." its interior is clean to the eye without feeling cold bc the service from the staff to owner is warm and genuine, not invasive. today's world feels increasingly transactional--SO it is refreshing to have an "exchange of goods for $s" that doesn't feel like a cold transfer. Thayer is "chilled out" and the coffee is served hot and with care--THIS IS THE WAY. Thayer also doubles as a home for an independent press. another welcome addition to Avenue B

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    Love coming here to work, always good music & the staff is so sweet. Will be my new go to spot!!

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    Cute inside this old building, playing old music feels like you jumped into the late 50s, early…read more60s. Really makes you feel like you jumped into a Time Machine. They've kept this place in good condition. Lots of seating and menus everywhere. It once was an Art Deco bank, you can kind of get the feel of that just from looking around. If you look at the mural behind the cash out point it gives you a little touch of history what once happened within these walls. I ordered the salmon toast. It was a little hard but I like the cream cheese was thinly spread not just thrown in like many places. The salmon was good and the mint tasted fresh. The capers were like slightly toasted and crispy, i've never had them like that before and I loved it. I think the toast was just missing a little drizzle of olive oil on top. To be honest, I think the capers were my favorite part. They were just this unique texture. I've never experienced before. I also got an iced lavender chai latte to go. It was so light and delightful, with the perfect blend of lavender. I really enjoyed this place and would totally come back again.

    without a doubt, the most beautiful café in all of Manhattan…read more- inside of this old bank there is so much to discover. little hidden rooms and ample seating everywhere inside of the dimly lit halls. the perfect spot to study for an entire day or maybe for a date or whatever is your prerogative. - the service is very fast. order in front of the gorgeous mural, take a number, and they'll come find you. the hot coffees and teas come with little biscuits. the up charge for even a splash of alt milk Is a little ... outdated - the breakfast sandwich was surprisingly good. the fluffy block of eggs are filled with different herbs and the slabs of ham are thick, salty, and juicy. - the Wi-Fi is strong so is the coffee. what more could you want?

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    Ham and cheese croissant
    12oz Latte (~$6) with Housemade Lavender (+$1.50)

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    12oz Latte (~$6) with Housemade Lavender (+$1.50)
    Bibliotheque

    Bibliotheque

    4.3
    (131 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Had our son's welcome party for his wedding here. We couldn't have asked for a better location,…read morecommunication,service, and atmosphere. I would highly recommend Bibliotheque for any gathering you may have We had about 90 attending and it worked out tremendously. Awesome folks to work with. We live in Ohio and the process was a breeze. Thank you Bibliotheque for all your help!! Terry D.

    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.

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    Our bar area accommodates approximately 30 guests.
    Our bar area accommodates approximately 30 guests.
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    The lounge area houses almost 10,000 books and fine art from Rashid Johnson, Robert Longo, and Roy Lichtenstein, among others.

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    The lounge area houses almost 10,000 books and fine art from Rashid Johnson, Robert Longo, and Roy Lichtenstein, among others.
    Sweet Moment

    Sweet Moment

    4.3
    (1.2k reviews)
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    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.

    This was definitely anything but a Sweet Moment…read more I came here fully influenced by Instagram and TikTok. The shaved ice looked dreamy, fluffy, and full of flavor. What I got instead was a cup of sadness with commitment issues. The shaved ice somehow had no flavor. None. I have had ice cubes straight from my freezer with more personality. Easily the most disappointing dessert I have had in NYC, and I have been living here my whole life, so please take that as you will. I kept waiting for the "sweet moment" to arrive and it never did. Just me, flavorless ice, and regret. If you are craving dessert, keep walking. This was a moment, yes, but sweet it was not.

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    Strawberry Shaved Ice: $8; $8.71 with tax
    Strawberry Shaved Ice: $8; $8.71 with tax
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