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    Alita Cafe

    4.7 (65 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Naomi C.

    Alita... I need alota more! Where did you came from with the yum ?! Food: Pastrami egg and cheese, DELICIOUS ! 1 of the THE BEST breakfast sandwiches I've ever had and I've been breakfast sandwiching for a lifetime! #Expert For a beverage I got a chamomile tea and the herbs appeared to be freshly bagged. Service: Excellent -2 true gents -1 on the register and 1 on the food and both were courteous and kind Ambiance: Warning- ITS A BIG OL SIGN THAT SAYS NO DOGS,,, HONEY, THEY HAVE TREATS INSIDE AND FOLKS ARE BRINGING IN THE DOGS SO IF YOU'RE ALLERGIC LIKE ME, BE AWARE 2 thumbs up and would highly recommend and I'll def return. Maybe this weekend I'll try the brisket and gravy sandwich...

    Pastrami egg and cheese
    Eunice C.

    It's Tuesday morning and I'm looking for a breakfast spot that's opened by 8am. Cafe Alita popped up on my search and had a pretty stellar rating. We trekked the 20 minutes from where we are and make our way. This little trip didn't disappoint! I ordered the pastrami, egg, and cheese on a plain biscuit, while my SO ordered the chorizo biscuit with egg and cheese sans aioli. As we sat down and waited for our food, the chef was like, I insist you try it with the aioli and we said we accept this decision. Customer service here is fantastic. The girl at the register was very sweet and the chef, super friendly. There is a new sandwich on the menu but the Focaccia wasn't ready yet. Guess we'll have to come again!

    Matcha latte
    Kimberly W.

    I visited for my daily matcha latte on a cold, rainy weekend day. When I entered there were only two other guest, by the time I got my drink and left, there was about 7 people in there! The customer service was amazing. The staff was super attentive and asked me questions to make sure the order was correct and made sure the confirm everything. Super nice, super kind, super fast to make the order, the customer service is great overall. I got a matcha latte with oat milk and no sweetener. My matcha latte tasted a bit too powdery/chalky for my liking, but it was overall okay. I didn't love it, but it was good enough. It's hard to get the "just right" amount of matcha powder. Too much and it's powdery/chalky. Too little and there it little to no matcha flavor. The shop was small for 7 guests to be in line to order, but there are two 2-person table seats and 4 counter seats. Inside is very cute and a nice place to just sit and hang out.

    Bacon Egg and Cheese
    Aidan O.

    Alita deserves the hype! Stopped by to order a highly raved BEC (bacon egg and cheese) and was thoroughly impressed. Perfect sweetness from the biscuit and sauce used and well cooked eggs that weren't too soft it fell apart and not too undercooked that it was dripping everywhere. The 3 person team running the show when I was in shop was phenomenal. All of whom were extremely friendly and switching between duties seamlessly. They offered another customer an extra pastry after their croissant fell apart when being picked up. The same employee ran after a woman who left forgetting she ordered a BEC. Another worker would take stops very briefly to say hello to any puppies that walked into the shop and gave them a treat. The last worker gave me a little extra egg after waiting ~15 mins for the BEC. Tip: you can call ahead! Small shop! A couple seats inside and out if you want to take a little break. And it's extremely well air conditioned! Great joint, I'll be back next time to try the coffee :)

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    Emily G.

    Great pit stop for coffeee/breakfast! They have punch cards but I didn't know this the first time I went and had to ask for one the second time. I think it's 1 free drink after 8? Service seems friendly and you can call in to order ahead. Foods I've tried: BEC - delicious! It has a sweet sauce which I was not expecting (didn't really read the ingredients) Croissant - delicious and flaky, I wished it was bigger!! Its got that slight sweet glaze on top Olive oil cake - sooooooo good, love the lemon Drinks I've tried: Coffee - so far my favorite in the area. Its strong and has a fruity/sour/acidic flavor, which I've grown to like BUT I know a lot of people don't. Dirty chai - my biggest disappointment here :( just tasted really sour (like the coffee sour but worse) and wasn't my cup of tea Another disappointment - oat milk is $1.25 extra, which is by far the most expensive I've seen for milk substitute

    Latte and chocolate chip cookie
    Zoe S.

    Wow! This is a little hidden gem. This is probably the best coffee I've ever had in NYC. Doesn't taste burnt at all like most other places and it has a nutty aftertaste. Really delicious - doesn't even need syrup flavors. The chocolate chip cookie is divine and tastes homemade! I'm so happy I stumbled upon this little hole in the wall. It's tiny inside but there are a few tables / stool seats by the window. It's a great spot to bring a book and people watch. They have a bunch of other pastries that look delicious as well and I'm excited to try them all! This spot is just steps from the L train at Grand St. Don't miss it! Super friendly service, quick, and delicious. What else could you need?

    Focaccia
    C D.

    Finally had the breakfast sandwich and it was devastatingly good. Yum! They have decaf which is cool.

    Lexi W.

    I've lived in NYC for 9 years and this is the BEST breakfast sandwich I've had during my time here. I recco getting it on the focaccia but the options are plentiful. Not pictured is the banana bread, which for reasons I can't describe is also the best I've had. Just GO!

    Pastrami egg cheese and harissa aioli sauce on focaccia bread
    Josh S.

    Simply the best. Great cold brew, amazing Focaccia, get it as a sandwich with the Pastrami Egg cheese and Aioli . Also the workers are very kind and hospitable, especially my main man with the beard! Will be coming back for sure

    Gluten free biscuits!

    Had a bacon egg and cheese on a gluten free biscuit. Wasn't expecting them to have that option so I was positively surprised and it was delicious! Would recommend!

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    Brittany H.

    The reviews of this place are what got us in the door & im so glad we listened. The moment you walk through the door you're met with a warmth you don't always find in the city. The staff was wonderful. The coffee is top notch. Just enough options and not trying to overdo it with an overwhelming menu. The biscuits. THE BISCUITS. Go hungry and get the Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich. It's killer!

    Egg and cheese croissant
    Stephen F.

    Excellent coffee, fresh croissants and amazing biscuits, perfect (and generous) egg sandwiches. And so so friendly!

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    6 months ago

    The gluten free biscuits are MAGNIFICENT. And the service is friendly and kind. I love this place.

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    Great coffee and homemade pastries! Staff was also very friendly. Cozy little cafe! I make sure to go there when I'm in New York!

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    3 years ago

    The best coffee shop in NYC! They are so friendly and they make the best baked goods and breakfast sandwiches as well

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    3 years ago

    A favorite coffee spot. Baristas are nice as could be. Coffee is good, the biscuits rule. Small but almost always a seat open.

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    Bacon egg and cheese sandwich is life changing. Best I've ever had. Would recommend for a quick bite.

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