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!

Culture Espresso got 1st place in the NYC Chocolate Chip blind taste test cookie-off so we had to…read moretry their cookies! We got a chocolate chip, oatmeal cranberry, and corn cookies. All were phenomenal! At $6.50 each, they can be pricey, but are all delicious! The quality of their coffee is great too. We stopped in twice, one day we got a hot latte and the next an iced maple latte. The maple flavor did not come through though which was a little disappointing. Good option if you're in the area and love a solid chocolate chip cookie!

Such a cozy and unique tea experience in the west village! They offer dine-in afternoon tea and you…read morecan also get a freshly brewed cup to-go. There is a wide and interesting selection of blends to choose from and the vintage displays are such a charming touch! Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the different flavor profiles as well. I highly recommend the Scarlet and Peach Fruit teas but you can't go wrong with any of their options! Definitely will be revisiting Paquita the next time I'm in NYC.

My friend recommended this spot to me, and I did not know that New York had a place like this!…read moreLocated in the west side, this shop offers a wide selection of unique teas and some small bites. The interior itself is antique, quaint, and there's minimal (but some!) seating for you to enjoy your tea at. One of my favorite parts of this shop is that their tea menu is all around the shop, right on their walls. So, you walk around the shop, look at the different teas (organized by type, caffinated/non-caffinated), smell them, and read the labels. I had a lot of fun doing this! Their prices are good and their teas are amazing. Definitely a cool experience!

Probably the best smoked salmon bagel that I've ever had in my life!…read more I got the scallion cream cheese and the everything bagel and the combination was perfect with the smoked salmon. This bagel comes with a LOT of smoked salmon, the most I've ever seen in a single salmon lox bagel. The bagel was perfectly chewy and very fresh even though we ordered in the late afternoon.

Really big disappointment. Stopped in here because it was in the area we were staying in, and had…read moregreat reviews, according to Google. When we got there, the line was out the door. The good news was the line moved FAST, the staff was very efficient (they definitely had it down to a science). I ordered egg, bacon, and cheese on a salt bagel. I loved that the salt bagel was only HALF covered in salt (mistake or not, I liked that it wasn't TOO salty). The sandwich itself was cold- the cheese was not even melted- and the bagel was DRY. Felt like it has been scooped out (no actual bread) and toasted wayyyyy too long (was not burnt though, just dry). Definitely would not come back when there are so many other bagel options in the city. 2 bagels and w coffees was NOT worth $42. Next time would try Liberty Bagels down the block, or Apollo Bagels across the street, who also had a line out the door (usually a good sign!).

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.

The shop was nice and clean and it wasn't too busy when we stopped by…read more I ordered the tiramisu einspänner, which was exactly what it sounded like a generous dollop of tiramisu on top of an einspänner latte. While it was a fun and unique drink, I probably should have opted for something else. The topping was literally like actual tiramisu rather than just tiramisu flavoring, and it felt like there was more ice and tiramisu than latte. Personally, I would have preferred more of the tiramisu flavor without the full tiramisu texture mixed into the drink. That said, it was an interesting concept and I'm glad I tried it. I'd definitely be open to coming back and trying another latte on a future visit.

I love this place. The coffee is great, and most awesomely, it's unique. The service is friendly…read moreand competent. Lots of seating, lots of outlets and not too noisy. It's pricey, but welcome to FiDi. My one complaint is they try to upsell you. Like, I'm sure your pastry that's unique to Puerto Rico and that I've never had before is delicious, but I need to get going and I don't want to dip into my 401k for it.

Walking the streets close to my hotel I stumbled across a big PuertoRican flag infront of a…read morebusiness and I knew I wanted to check out what it was. It happened to be 787 Coffee which I have visited plenty of times on the island and enjoy. With excitement and in Spanish I tell the cashier that I was happy to come across this place as I have tried them out in PR. How is it that this "jibara" apparently from Maricao, spoke to me in broken English while I am talking to her in our native language, total fail. Anyhow, I ordered the coquito hot latte with an extra shot of rum and oat milk, fine, I paid $11 for a very small coffee. Now what I can't believe is that the quesito pastry was $8. I really wanted it but it was not until I paid that I then noticed the price. I sat to eat it while I waited for my name to be called as mentioned by the cashier. I walked around looking at everything, the music very loud and hard for people sitting to have conversations, the place is very colorful and with many PR sayings, however the place also feels very Americanized with the music and layout. I still awaited my name to be called minutes later, but nothing. I approached the cashier, who was just standing there, to ask about my coffee and she wasn't able to tell me so she asked the barista steps away from her. He pointed to a cofre sitting on their counter, it had my name, and when I pointed out that I was waiting for my name to be called, she shrugged her shoulders and smiled like she didn't care. The coffee by now was not all that hot, I never tasted any rum or coquito flavor and felt I wasted my time at this place. What's more upsetting is that I left a nice tip for a service that was not provided. They couldn't even bring the coffee ti my table once they realized it was sitting there and they forgot to call my name. You can find better service elsewhere.

Truly a bakery style donut. Freshly made, great fillings, with a beautifully fried raised donut…read moreshell. One donut is definitely plenty. They also served a variety of French pastry as well.

I've always wanted to try this donut every time I walked by, but is it worth $6.50?…read more Well I gave it a try today, the answer was easy! Unfortunately, the answer is NO, not worth the $6.50, maybe worth half the price. The chocolate flavor is barely there, almost nonexistent. In other words, the glaze was only for show. There is too much dough, and the glaze was paper thin, seriously!!

Had the best belated Birthday dinner tonight It was…read moredelicious Had the artichoke arugula and parmesan salad to start followed by filet mignon that melted in your mouth Dessert was their signature orange cake for 90 years ! Loved the whole dining experience

I went here with my husband and father a couple weeks ago, because we were walking around the city,…read morewere tired and hungry, and needed a place to eat. Italian food sounded great. When I saw the menu prices I was shocked, but we decided to stay and have a special family dinner-- we committed, assuming the food would be out of this world great. But it was not. Truly, it was utterly average Italian food. It was solid, but there was nothing special about it. The service was decent, but nothing great. One of the wines cost $38 for a glass!!!!! They tried to charge me an extra $15 for mozzarella on my chicken. Would never go back here. If they cut the prices in half, it would be great. More about ambience and the "vibe" of Madison Avenue than anything truly truly special.

10/10 and very reasonable prices relative to what's going on in this city…read more The oat cap was excellent! There's decent seating area and real good music Service is great

Tucked into the pulse of the Financial District, Variety revealed itself to me as a small, perfect…read morepause in an otherwise kinetic day. After brunch, wandering with that satisfied, unhurried feeling, I stepped inside for the first time--and instantly understood the quiet devotion it inspires. The space hums softly with the rhythm of New York on the move, yet somehow manages to feel calm, intentional, and inviting. The chai latte was pure bliss: fragrant, warmly spiced, and flawlessly balanced--not overly sweet, not timid, but deeply comforting with every sip. It felt crafted rather than poured, the kind of drink that makes you slow down despite yourself. Surrounding it was an irresistible array of sweet treats and beautifully prepared coffee options, each promising (and delivering) the same level of care and quality. Variety doesn't just meet expectations--it glides past them with ease. Effortlessly cool and unfussy, this is the kind of café New Yorkers crave: a place to recharge, linger if you can, or simply grab something exceptional on the way to the next thing. Variety is more than a coffee stop--it's a moment of calm excellence in the heart of the city.