Not sure how this place doesn't have 5/5 stars...easily the best and most creative lattes on the UES, only cold brew I will drink in Manhattan, and immaculate baked goods. The staff is super friendly and always make conversation with me. Could not recommend more! read more

We really enjoyed our carrot cake iced lattes! The cream cheese cold foam definitely makes this a coffee treat but fulfills all coffee lover needs. The cookie and shot of OJ on the side was a thoughtful addition to our orders. The space is nicely decorated and spacious with seats in the back. They offer a wide selection of sweets available which we look forward to sampling on our next visit. read more

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Cozy little coffee shop and cafe that I dropped in today. Was greeted by a very friendly barista who took my order and brought it to where I was seated. A nice selection of delicious looking pastries and treats. A menu of coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, seasonal specials, and even some cocktails. The iced coffee was delish, as was the egg white and spinach panini I ordered. Came with a small orange juice and yummy sugar cookie. A perfect treat for breakfast while I got some work done, Very few outlets for charging up so be sure to have your computer fully charged ahead of time. Good wifi so no problem with a signal. They suggest just 90 minutes for length of stay, and laptops are only allowed at the narrow side wall counter or window high top seating as it gets busy and seating for these are limited. To me those chairs are a bit uncomfortable and hard to get into. If they had more outlets and spots allowed to sit for those with laptops it would have been 5 stars for me. The decor features fun pictures and cartoon scribbles on the walls, a little book library, tables for one and couples, nice brick, and cool items here and there. Also, a clean bathroom also decorated with fun images to view. Overall, it's a really nice place to enjoy a coffee and a bite. read more

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Had the best experience at The Fancy Kook this past Saturday! Started with amazing service to guide me to the right order. I had a super yummy irish cream latte (definitely a 'treat' of a coffee, but as a self-proclaimed coffee snob, you can tell the quality of the espresso is really good). The latte was served on this adorable tray with a tiny cookie and a little shot glass of fresh squeezed OJ (which totally worked on pitching me to buy a full size one on the future). I also ordered an almond croissant bar and an espresso baileys brownie, and let me tell you, the texture of both were literally divine. I can't wait to go back and try more things! See you soon, The Fancy Kook! read more

5.0 / 5.0 This is a wonderful and comfortable cafe with excellent service every time I visit! It has both counter and table seating, and it's usually relatively empty even on weekdays! The seasonal drinks are delicious, and the mugs they're served in are all different and cute! They always give you a small cookie as a complimentary treat, and if you go with children, they even give them orange juice. There are board games available, so children can enjoy themselves too. The staff's thoughtfulness is heartwarming. It's one of those cafes I want to visit again and again. read more

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Super cute neighborhood spot- vibes are so cozy, old school. Different from coffee shops nowadays that have that "clean modern" vibe, the fancy kook is like a warm hug with TONS of personality. You will be surrounded by brick walls and cute drawings/ art on the walls. I love the doodles on the wall that are of these random quotes, that really speak to me :) Pastries include vegan & gluten-free options. Love the homemade vegan almond croissant bar- i could eat it everyday. The perfect dessert/ accompaniment to a cup of coffee. Coffee-wise, I liked their flat white when I tried it the first time. During my second visit I got a drip coffee, which tasted slightly burnt to be completely honest. If you sit inside, they do serve your coffee with a shot of OJ which is so cute! They have the usual assortment of non-dairy milks, like oat milk. There is a bathroom for customers. Service is good- friendly staff. Overall I would def come back, and for me I will stick to the espresso drinks. read more

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Cute cafe with great coffee and pastries on the UES! Love the vibe here as well they always have a good playlist going. The staff here is also very welcoming and kind! read more

The Fancy Kook - Spiced cake, scallion and chive scone and cold brew - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I kept seeing people post about the Fancy Kook on Instagram, and I knew I wanted to check out their cakes! When I found out my friend lives across the street, we had to go try it! I had a slice of the banana chocolate chip cake. It was very moist and delicious. My friend had the rose cake, which she also enjoyed. I liked my oat milk latte. They give a little shot of orange juice on the side. We had a nice time sitting in the coffee shop and eating our breakfast. They have a decent amount of seating, and they limit laptop use to make sure customers have a place to sit. read more

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Service was extremely rude and my coffee that I payed $12 dollars for, was so weak and watered down. Weird strict rules about laptops only being allowed on high tops when there isn't many. Get this Ausie fired. read more

Such kind staff! A woman brought my drink to my table and helped me find the wifi/password for the cafe! very welcoming ambiance and lovely drinksthe strawberry fields latte was delicious! read more

The Fancy Kook is such a cute and cozy coffee shop in the UES that is a true hidden gem! I love this place. Service was so so friendly, the drinks and pastries were delicious, they allow computers (only at high top tables), have wifi, and they have a (clean) bathroom! Seriously come check this place out if you're in the area and want a nice café to sit/work at. Carrot Cake Latte (8.7/10): This is something on their Easter/seasonal menu. All the drinks/coffees come with an adorable baby shot of orange juice and a small sugar/butter cookie which really elevated the coffee experience. I LOVED the carrot cake latte. It's basically a latte topped with a carrot-cake spiced cream cheese cold foam and pecans and cinnamon. The cold foam was sooo delicious and actually tasted like a carrot cake. Highly recommend everyone try before it's gone Mud Hen Bar (7.5/10): This is a cookie bar with chocolate ganache, blackberry jam, and brown sugar meringue. Very interesting to try the blackberry jam and chocolate flavor combo Victoria Sponge (8.5/10): This was an adorable bunny-shaped sponge cake with a layer of fresh berry jam and frosting in between. I thought the cake was super light and fluffy. The fresh raspberry/blueberry in the center was also wonderful. I would 100% come back and try other seasonal items / desserts! read more

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Laptops only allowed at the countertops. I do appreciate the fun mugs, and OJ and biscotti with every order read more

The Fancy Kook - Chai latte - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Not a good place to stay in if that's your thing. Prob the lamest coffee shop around the block. They charge you 0.75 cents for 5 ice cubes They chase people if you stay in with your computer more than 1.5 hours They have their crappy house rules written everywhere on their wall They prob are the one of those restaurants ask you if you come here for the bathroom if you don't take your order immediately Wait why are you at here again? To make us laugh read more

Cute coffee shop in the UES! Ordered an iced coffee and I think all the drinks come with a small cookie and shot of orange juice. The presentation is super cute and there are several small tables for a quick catch up or study session. The coffee itself didn't "wow" me, but would be open to trying some of their seasonal drinks in the future! Bathroom was very clean and it's surprisingly more spacious than it may appear from the outside. read more

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Both the WiFi and the coffee are strong, so what more do you need? It's cool, cozy, and clean, with friendly service and a free shot of orange juice with your order. One rule to note: there is a laptop restriction. To maximize space for other customers, laptops are only allowed at the high top stools (I saw approximately six or so). If those are taken, solo sippers are limited to phones/books/your own thoughts. *shudders* read more

The Fancy Kook - Iced Coffee - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Drinks alright but vibes and service were outstanding!!! Stumbled upon this coffee shop and was immediately drawn to the cute lights and the giant open window. I got take out the first time, but on second visit had some time to sit down. They bring out your drinks with a little butter cookie, +/- if you order a snack, all on a this little cute wooden tray! Staff were French speaking and were really nice when asking for recommendations/clarification questions. For drinks, I got to try: -Banana split mocha: tasted like what it sounds like! The coffee/chocolate flavors were on the subtle side, but the banana flavors were very prominent. Almost felt like a dirty banana smoothie with an espresso shot. -Latte: Pretty standard; felt like the milk to espresso ratio was a little high -Zodiac sign tea: You pick between green vs black tea, and the tea bag comes in the shape of your zodiac sign of choice. Felt like the tea bag was a little small so tea flavors weren't as strong as I had hoped. I nevertheless loved how the mug was helpful in keeping my tea warm for most of my visit. Bedsides the cute open window in the front, the back was also very aesthetic! There are some regular wooden tables and some high top desks, as well as a little couch tucked in the back with a window showcasing several pieces of artwork. Laptops only allowed on high top desks; definitely had more plugs in that area. Other little things include a free gumball machine for poems and a typewriter on display. Lighting was pretty bright and music wasn't too loud for me. Taken together, I can definitely see myself doing work or meeting up with people here! read more

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This is a review just for the treats. Chocolate Chip Cookie tasted of hand-soap and had other odd off-tastes and could not be eaten at all. The cupcake had just an average crumb and the frosting a little less than average. and Servers were extremely kind. But especially with the hand soap problem, somewhat common to cafes, this is not the right quality control for a place that self-proclaims as the "best bakery" in nyc. read more

This a nice cozy shop with plenty of seating. The iced coffee was excellent. The service was excellent. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars because WiFi was slow and I had to use my hotspot plus you could only sit at high tops with laptops and I would have preferred the other seating. read more

RATING : 8.3/10 Pro tip: make some time to sit in, and get a free little cookie and some fresh OJ in a tiny glass along with your coffee! Really enjoyed this spot for a weekend coffee moment. Great place to sit down and get some work done/read as well. Not only are the vibes on point, the bathroom super clean, the staff friendly, but the coffee is some of the best in the neighborhood which is much needed in the UES. It doesn't feel like I'm settling when I have coffee here. Got a cappuccino and the milk was nicely frost and the drink felt cohesive instead of drinking milk and then coffee. FINAL CATEGORY: GREAT / EXCELLENT (Terrible / bad / ok / GREAT / EXCELLENT) read more

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The Fancy Kook started as a hobby two generations ago. This is a woman owned business that was started by friends. These ladies have a passion for taking everyday moments and spinning them into special memories. They believe (as I do) that food is one of the most remarkable parts of any occasion. Food has the power to make memories sweeter. These ladies want to take you back to your childhood. They have treats like double butterscotch cookies, PB jelly mini cookie donuts, and decorated cakes. Don't forget to check out the marshmallow pops and bonbons. The Fancy Kook is for days when I want a sweet indulgence in a warm and inviting atmosphere on a winter day. There's seating in the back for getting together with friends and family. When I'm alone I like window seats. I'll be back and have lots of mouthwatering photos to post. read more

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If you want a cozy feeling, adorable coffee shop in the low 70s of Upper east side this is the place to come. They have plenty of seating and would be a great place to meet friends over a nice hot cup of coffee. There was only one barista there helping us I am not sure if there is usually two but the one that was there was very nice. I got a decaf Iced latte to go and I must say one of the better tasting ones I have had on the upper east side and I have been to many coffee shops around the area. So I highly recommend this spot! read more

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Decent coffee, quality of pastries has declined. They don't give the ounce of OJ any more. Expensive in comparison to other, much better neighborhood coffee shops. As always, rude, rude, rude staff. Bad music plays very loudly. read more

Great coffee shop in the neighborhood. Staff is incredibly friendly and I like that there are seating options within the cafe! I'd return for coffee and the ambiance. read more

I ordered an iced oat milk latte and they put dairy cold foam all over it. When I asked them to remake it because I can't eat dairy they refused to refund me or remake my drink and told me that they don't have go accommodate allergies. The British man was especially rude and so was the rest of the staff. The food and drinks themselves were nasty. read more

Amazing coffee, vegan sweet option, ambiance, service and Cher playing on the sound system. What more can anyone ask for on a Friday morning! read more

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Such cute decorations and drinks for Valentine's Day! Everything was themed; great way to celebrate holidays

Really cool little coffee shop. Looked like they had lite food as well. We had a latte, and Irish Cream shakarato and crumb cake. Service was quick. I'll go back if in the area Music track was great. read more

TFK is my absolute favorite place in the area. It's so cozy, the staff is so welcoming and nice. The coffee is fresh! I haven't had a bad experience here.. the ambiance is perfect for a lazy Sunday morning with a book. I would 10/10 recommend! read more

The Fancy Kook - Having coffee at the kook - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Love everything about this place-the rustic cozy vibe, the quality coffee, the employees and the overall experience! Such a solid coffee shop for the UES, and definitely a new staple of mine. What first impressed me about this place is that they serve your coffee on a wooden tray, and give you a little cookie and a mini shot of OJ! I've never gotten anything like this before at any other coffee shop, so it was such a nice surprise and just makes the experience even better! Its also a really great spot to get some work down or catch up with a friend. I like that they have some stool seating in the front area, as well as a few tables in the back. Definitely add this to your list for coffee in the UES! read more

I love this new addition to the neighborhood! The coffee is excellent, and the pastries are great too. The space is very generous and usually quite empty. The art on the walls is worth paying attention to, and you might even want to contact the artist to add to your collection! read more

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Excellent cappuccino, really cute decor (like the pillow in this pic, which I loved). No vegan food options from what I could tell. Oatly oat milk. I liked their plating, which was a wooden tray, a tiny glass of fresh OJ, and a little shortbread cookie. Seating was a little uncomfortable. I think this would be a good spot to read! read more

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Help! I've been robbed!! A small latte in a cup the size of a Dixie cup was $7... and this was no add ons, no flavors, nothing fancy, just espresso and milk. Yeah, this place is kooky alright, they're out of their damn minds with prices like thjs. read more

The Fancy Kook - Enjoy all 3 sips of this $7 coffee. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

When the staff looks like they all graduated with a degree in gender studies, you know the coffee is going to slap. The Fancy Kook is no exception. Coffee was 10/10. Try their pastries. read more

My friend and I stopped on in a random Saturday morning. It was fairly busy. We waited for the staff to catch up with their orders before assisting. Two folks running a shop really well together actually. The banana bread, cookie and lemon raspberry cake were all delicious I enjoyed my chai latte with almond milk but my friends with oak milk was not the best. It is very cozy in the back with a few small tables and lots of warm lights. People were really respectful when other were reading or writing. read more

The Fancy Kook - Two iced chai lattes, chocolate chip cookie, brownie, and lemon raspberry cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Extremely cute hole in the wall. Very calm, went on a Saturday. Not busy at all but not because of poor quality, in fact it's quite the opposite. So cute that you get pretzels with your hot chocolate (I think you get something else with your coffee as well) and the boards they put it on are so cute. The decor is kooky in a very cute eclectic way--there are little figurines hanging from each light fixture. Can only use your laptops on the high tops which seems a bit small/cramped but actually gets the job done and there are outlets available. WiFi info provided on the high top table. Wonderful place to get work done. I love that it was never too crowded, feels like a wonderful hidden gem that I almost didn't want to review so I could keep it to myself. Workers are great. Excited to go back read more

The Fancy Kook - Hot chocolate, almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Friendly staff, very warm and cozy environment to start off. Had a delicious chai latte and seasonal treat, would definitely check this place out. read more

I absolutely love this coffee shop! I oftentimes find myself coming here whenever I want to get out of my apartment and get work done. The atmosphere is so cozy and warm. They also have outlets which I always consider a plus when I'm looking for coffee shops. The food is good, they have classic sweet treats like cookies, croissants, and other pastries, as well as sandwiches if you need something a little more filling. One of my favorite things about this shop is the themed seasonal treats and decorations! I think it makes the experience a lot more enjoyable! The baristas are always so nice and friendly! I love coming back here. I also think they play good music. read more

The Fancy Kook - Iced matcha latte with oat milk and a cookie - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Skip! They kick you out if you dare to spend more than 90 minutes chatting with a friend. We had spent $20 on coffee and the place was half empty when they told us to leave. Will definitely skip it next time and go somewhere else in the neighborhood that's kinder and warmer!! Places like Frame, Ines or Sant Ambroeus treat their customers with dignity and not like they're a burden. Very off-putting and frankly embarrassing as I had suggested to come here. read more

Smooth flat white, gorgeous presentation, cute treats (mini OJ and adorable cookie), cozy atmosphere, chill music, and friendly staff!!! read more

The Fancy Kook - Flat white and croissant, with cute treats! - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Coffee is mid, there are definitely cheaper and better options In the area. Also won't let you use tables for laptop during the week, even when it's empty inside. They make you sit at a countertop with 3 inches of table to put your laptop. I get it if the place was buzzing, but there were literally 2 people inside. Went across the street to Starbucks and thought about how much business the fancy kook misses out on when you see the amount of people during the week who want a nice quiet coffee place to do some work. Maybe the owner is allergic to money! read more