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    The Mandarin

    4.2 (29 reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Black Sesame Matcha Latte
    Crystal Z.

    Ambiance - modern, spacious, great for morning matcha/midday drink Service - barista was friendly & made my drink quickly Food - black sesame matcha latte (could only taste the black sesame flavor for the first couple of sips)

    Whitney D.

    It was nice to come try this spot out and glad I did. One of the nicest baristas I have met and what a cozy, zen feeling coffee shop this is. I only came in here as I was on a waiting list for a table for the place across the street. So, if I was not on a waiting list and got a seat right away I would have never came here. I am sure alot people do what I did especially on very cold or very hot days as there are not alot of other places to wait in. Anyways, I had one of their seasonal drinks it was an iced latte with hints of spices and maple. It was called a Maple Spiced iced latte. If I am in the area again I would come by here again.

    Black Sesame Matcha Latte (iced)
    Sally Z.

    Service: 4.5/5 Food: 4.7/5 Price: $5-15 While it's a popular co-working café (nearly everyone was working), I didn't find it an ideal spot. Seating options benefitted solo + small groups, only exception is the 1 large communal table. No outlets in sight + only half the space allowed for laptops. Somewhat loud music (old-school, jazzy piano) helped set a cozy, festive vibe. Better suited for catch-ups + decompressing activities like reading or offline working. Gotta take a moment to highlight their impressive bathroom: semi-fancy toilet, Aesop soap, incense + an extra private baby-changing room. What I Ordered: - Black Sesame Matcha Latte (iced): sweetened + quite fragrant, slightly darker green (probably from the black sesame), nutty flavor

    Leeza D.

    I stopped in for a matcha and it had a nice flavor. Small pastry case. Nice indoor seating space and nice restroom. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Anthony P.

    Lots to love about the Mandarin Cafe in Chinatown. It's absolutely beautiful and visually is one of my favorite places. Their strawberry matcha is really solid and they use pretty good quality matcha, which was on the more bitter side for me but was sweetened (not too sweet) by the strawberry puree. They also have a selection of pastries and have a no-laptop policy on the weekends (but you can use your ipad or phone). Great place to catch up with a friend or two, or just catch a beat in the middle of the day. Lots of East Asian influence, though not sure this place is owned by people from the community. However, this neighborhood could definitely use more business. It's also near Banh By Lauren, so check that place out while you're down here! The bathroom, as the rest of the place, was beautifully decorated. The window brings in a lot of natural light. There is communal seating as well as small tables for you to post up at. The staff were nice, too. Would definitely come back and try some more of their items! Wishing this place luck.

    Bathroom (clean)
    Kristen T.

    Beautiful coffeeshop located downtown near Chinatown in East Broadway. It was a trek but worth it to see. I came here in August with a friend on a sunny afternoon and it was gorgeous inside with the classic cafe drinks. We both had iced coffees, I tried their espresso tonic. It was great on a hot late summer afternoon. The coffeeshop has a lot of seating with fashionable people taking photos and chatting inside. It wasn't noisy at all though. The bathroom is also beautiful, designed for a hotel. A definite gem any true coffee lover should immerse themselves in. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. Bathroom available. Good for working. Wifi available. Drink up!

    Latte
    Khiem H.

    It was pretty packed on a Saturday morning. They only had one staff working for a while until the second person came. The latte was good. The place is pretty cozy and chill. I'd come again when I'm in the area.

    No laptop?
    Nancy A.

    This is a nice coffee bar that looks and feels like a lounge. Nice iced latte I got. Tasted so creamy and smooth! They got a nice bathroom with a velvet wall! So eclectic! The server was really nice and friendly. She was all smiles and brought my cup of iced latte to my table.

    Salmon toast and cortado
    Surika A.

    This is SUCH a cute coffee spot right around the corner from Golden Diner. You go in and immediately feel calm. I was able to get a table in the morning but there isn't much seating. I know they are known for their matcha but we ordered a cortado and green tea. Both were absolute perfection. We also got the salmon toast which was very tasty. Everything together was around $20 which could have been worse for NYC. I can't wait to come back and try their matcha next time.

    pistachio honey hojicha latte
    Angelina L.

    i got the pistachio honey hojicha latte, which was absolutely delicious! i couldn't taste the pistachio as much, but you can definitely tell they use high-quality hojicha for their drinks. this is the most gorgeous cafe i've been to in nyc and one of my new favorite cafes in nyc -- will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation!

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    May H.

    I love a good matcha latte. My matcha was perfectly blend of earthy and umami. Interior was beautifully designed and staff were really friendly! Great spot for people watching if you are able to grab a seat. No laptops on the weekend and no restroom ):

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    Sophia W.

    This small spot in lower Chinatown is trendy and a fun cafe to sit and chat in. The music is upbeat and the vibe is lively. It gets quite crowded so it is sometimes difficult to find a place to sit, but people are constantly coming and leaving. Their iced latte has a punch and is very creamy. The orange juice is refreshing. They have wifi and a bathroom.

    Amy J.

    The Mandarin Cafe is beautiful. The interior is gorgeous, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. The attention to detail in the interior is truly stunning, inviting to both cozy and modern aesthetics and while there aren't many seats, it still makes for a great place to sit down and chat. The service was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. The staff was attentive and kind and you could tell they put care into making the experience enjoyable. We ordered the latte which was great. It was smooth, rich, full of depth, and well-balanced. Definitely a solid cup of coffee. The matcha, on the other hand, was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't as bold or memorable as I would have liked. Id probably just get a latte here for drinks. We also ordered a caprese ricotta toast and that was delicious, the bread was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside and the combination of creamy ricotta, fresh tomatoes, and basil made for a light yet flavorful bite. It had that perfect balance of richness and freshness Overall, Mandarin Café is a solid spot with great ambiance and friendly service. The latte alone makes it worth a visit and don't forget your caprese toast, a must get item for sure. Will definitely be back TLDR; great interior, good service, solid latte, loved the caprese ricotta!

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    Coffee so bad i had to make a yelp account. Also extremely rude. Nice vibe tho. Also was overpriced.

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    Love this place! So stylish and perfect to drop in en route to a meeting. Love the design by the architects, Almost Studio.

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    The latte was solid (they use Sey beans) and while the matcha was good quality, it had too much milk.

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    Culture Espresso - Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Culture Espresso

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    2.8 miMidtown West
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    I was on a mission to try all the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC and this place was high on the…read morelist!! This place was in walking distance from our hotel and I was THRILLED!! We walked in and the shop was cozy and clean. We were greeted by the staff. They were very friendly and helped us promptly. I was impressed to see that Culture had won several blind taste test competitions - my hippies were high!! The cookie came out gooey and hot - let's just say it didn't last long. I really should have bought more than one! Learn from my mistakes and get one chocolate chip cookie to share and one chocolate chip cookie for yourself!

    Stopped by Culture Espresso to grab some of their famous cookies and they were great! There was a…read moreshort line when we got there, but we waited less than ten minutes to order so it went quickly. The cookie I was most excited for was the corn cookie and the chocolate chip also looked really good. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed by the black & white cookie because for some reason I thought it was a chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips, but it was actually just a regular cookie with black and white chips lol. The cookies themselves were really solid though. Nice light crisp around the edges with a chewy center without being overly gooey or underbaked. Definitely on the thicker side too, which I liked. Next time I'll have to try one of their espresso drinks!

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    Ten Thousand Coffee - Iced Matcha Einspanner (~$7)

    Ten Thousand Coffee

    4.4(436 reviews)
    2.9 miMidtown West
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    I've had Ten Thousand Coffee on my to-go list for the LONGEST. I finally went for the first time…read moreand there were so many drinks I wanted to try so I ended up buying 3. 1. The Jeju Green Tangerine Matcha honestly just tastes like a tangerine selter drink but in the best way, because I don't typically enjoy seltzer or carbonated beverages. I really enjoy the flavor and the carbonation isn't too strong, probably because I brought it home to drink. I don't really taste the matcha but I would definitely still order this again. 2. Matcha Einspanner. This is my first time having an Einspanner so I have no idea what I was expecting but this is DELICIOUS. It's so silky and smooth and the TASTE is just right up my alley. The matcha is light but you can still taste it. Absolutely, would drink this all the time if I could. 3. Purple Sweet Potato Latte. This. This. Omg, why haven't I tried this sooner?! The first sip and initial taste, I almost tasted nothing, just milk. And then all of a sudden, there's an explosion of flavor in your mouth. As a sweet potato lover, I was in heaven. I have absolutely no words for this drink, just try it. 100/10 recommend. This is probably my favorite one out of the 3 that I bought. I went around ... 2:45PM on a Friday and most of the seats were taken, if I remember correctly. There were a decent amount of seats and the space was decent. I liked the minimal aesthetic they had for the design of the interior. Not to forget, the staff at the register was absolutely wonderful, she answered all my questions, she's so sweet. I think I'm disappointed that I haven't tried this place sooner. Y'all get out of your comfort zone and try the Purple Sweet Potato Latte !! Or if not, just try this place out. I will definitely be recommending the Purple Sweet Potato Latte to all my family and friends.

    Overall: 4.5/5 The…read morestore has a really aesthetic vibe, similar to % Arabica. I came in on a Wednesday morning and luckily there was no line. I ordered an iced matcha einspanner ($6.95) with oat milk ($0.75) and loved that it already comes with a shot of espresso, so it was essentially a dirty matcha einspanner. I tried each layer on its own before mixing everything together and it was all really good. The matcha cream is the right amount of sweet and creamy and you can taste the matcha with just a hint of coffee. Since I'm a coffee fiend I added a bit more espresso when I got back to the hotel and it tasted even better while still keeping the matcha as the dominant flavor. Next time I would ask for less ice since it was freezing that morning, but on a warmer day the ice level would be perfect. Would love to come back to try their other drinks or order the einspanner again as a hot drink.

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    Kijitora - Dirty Black Sesame with white chocolate

    Kijitora

    4.5(227 reviews)
    2.0 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    RATING: 4.5/5 | Came on a Saturday late afternoon and it was busy! The line moves, thankfully. It's…read morerelatively spacious for a cafe, but there's minimal seating. There is some counter space, but mainly for standing purposes. I ordered a standard Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($7.35) and my friend got her usual Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte ($8). Docking 1/2 point bc the matcha is pre-made. I'm a fan of the whisking process bc I do believe there's a craft to matcha overall. Surprisingly, my drink tasted fine and my bev was a good color, so I was pleasantly happy. We waited less than 10 min for a table to open up, but you have to be there at the right time, otherwise you prob just grab your drink + go. Overall, glad I tried Kijitora. It's not my first matcha choice, but it was decent for a standard matcha latte. Their specialty matcha drinks look to have mixed reviews, but I'm personally not a fan of sweet drinks.

    Went in with high expectations, but it was just alright. The staff was friendly and made our drinks…read morepretty quick. The interior was cute, perfect for working or catching up with a friend. The azuki matcha was a dud. It was missing the earthiness and sweetness of the azuki bean. Instead, it just tasted like chunky matcha. The black sesame latte was sweeter than expected. It was still pretty good, but I just feel like I would've gotten sick had I finished the whole thing. I would probably just try the strawberry matcha latte next time.

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    Evil Twin Brewing - Dumbo Taproom - Fructus Danica and Evil Fusion Autumn, 9oz pours, and Pepper Acid.

    Evil Twin Brewing - Dumbo Taproom

    4.5(131 reviews)
    0.7 miDUMBO
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    we had a little time before our flight leaving nyc - so we did the impossible. we drank every…read moresingle beer that evil twin brewing (dumbo location) had on draft. yes, you heard that right. every. single. one. was it a lot of beer? yes. would i do it again? in a heartbeat. how about one of your evil-twin-type long beer names? extra fancy gourmet, artisanal and uber hand selected style ale tlatoani marlon trillikini no more dumplings v.5 dumb fruit 1 woody's orange cream make it fruity pancake edition even more horchata greenhouse multi grain lager - conditioned on american oak foudre ekiden beer 2026 chardonnale greenhouse dunkel conditioned on american oak foudre greenhouse baltic porter conditioned on american oak foudre i swear this red isn't wearing green make it fruity white sangria: this kihoskh needs an even even more more much much bigger bigger beer selection body by etnyc et stay home 19 - frosty winter edition ___________

    I probably never leave reviews in general, especially negative ones, but this experience was so…read moreegregious that I honestly felt like I had to say something. I've worked in restaurants and bars long enough to understand that staff drinking happens, but this was on another level entirely. I came in with a group of friends and one of the bartenders, Will, was so visibly drunk that it made the entire experience uncomfortable. Slurred speech, wobbling behind the bar, taking orders while chewing food with his mouth open -- it was honestly embarrassing to watch. He looked like he absolutely did not want to be there. At one point, my group had been trying to get his attention for another round for quite a while while he stood around talking with coworkers. We then watched staff take a shot together, and when he finally came over he burped mid-conversation and literally had whatever he had just been drinking dribbling down his neckbeard. That was the moment where the whole thing went from unprofessional to just gross. What made it worse was that it didn't seem isolated to one employee. Throughout the night we watched staff openly taking shots and drinking behind the bar like it was a house party instead of a business. There's a difference between bar culture and complete lack of professionalism, and this crossed that line hard. One of the friends I was with actually frequents the DUMBO location and said that the last time she was there, the same bartender also seemed intoxicated, which makes this feel less like a bad night and more like an ongoing issue. The DUMBO location itself is in an amazing spot, which makes it even more disappointing. But ownership seriously needs to get control of what's going on there before someone gets hurt or the place develops a reputation for having drunk staff on the clock. Unfortunately, the experience was uncomfortable enough that my girlfriends and I won't be coming back. I genuinely hope the employee mentioned gets help if this is a regular thing, because nobody should be working service in that condition.

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