Not sure why Arabica has such mixed reviews. While I normally have my coffee black, I can never resist their Kyoto Latte. It has a subtle sweetness that compliments the roast. Service is always great in a modern, minimalist setting. While not quite as scenic as their Kyoto location, the latte is just as tasty here. read more

Arabica - Kyoto Latte out side their store by Radio City - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This is my favorite matcha spot in London & so glad I stumbled across this in NY today! The matcha is SO smooth & is probably the best I've ever had! It comes from Kyoto and is just perfection. Pro tip: don't forget to add their homemade sweetener into the matcha! read more

Arabica - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Top three best cafe I have tried. The basic iced americano was the smoothest I have ever tried. The matcha latte was also perfect in ratio. The most elite ice too. read more

Arabica - iced americano and matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I was pleasantly surprised to find a % Arabica near Rockefeller Center. I've been to the Brooklyn and Nolita location before, so now I have another location to cross off my list. The store is very small - so I wouldn't go here to get work done. It was pretty packed when I arrived (maybe because it was the holidays?) and there's not a ton of seating here. I always order the Spanish latte here (it's one of their signature drinks) and it's always good. The Kyoto latte is also good if you like a less sweet drink. There's one bathroom in the back - their merch is displayed in a case next to the bathroom so you have something to look at if you are waiting in line for the bathroom. They ran out of drink lids when I went on Sunday, so it was a little awkward walking around the city with a hot drink with no lid. Glad to see another % Arabica in the city! read more

Arabica - a coffee machine in a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

My match latte was very bitter. For the price, my drink was just mediocre at best. Service was quick and the interior was clean. read more

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I saw this newly opened in Rockefeller Center so wanted to try it out after hearing about it in Asia. Coffee Tbh I'm not a big coffee person and always get lattes. I appreciate how the menu here is simple and focuses on different blends. It makes me want to keep coming and compare them. I got the Kyoto and really liked the smoothness despite asking for oat milk which often results in watery lattes from other places. Full disclosure I was congested so couldn't full taste it. From what I could gather, it's as palatable as Blue Bottle if not better (cuz BB hasn't been as good lately). I saw they squirted condensed milk into some cups. I'm not sure if they do it for all or just certain orders. The sweetness wasn't apparent to me but perhaps my muted taste buds couldn't pick it up. I feel like they should note that if it's really in all cups. What if people are lactose intolerant or vegan or whatnot. They use Oatly for oat milk. The regular milk seems to be from Lactaid since that's the only other milk carton at their counter. I think they should let people know as well to ease concerns. Also no food available when I went. Service There were two employees when I went. There's two cashiers but only one was open. Sometimes there's no one at the cashier because both of them went to make orders. Then the front gets crowded and no one knows where the end of the line is. Seems like they need to increase staff if service is always this busy. I also think they can add a sign telling people to line up a certain direction along the table. I read other reviews where they said the employee will explain differences between drinks. I'm not the type to ask these and hold up the line so I did my homework beforehand. My colleague never heard of this place and has no idea about their coffees. They only have two menus on clipboards at the cashier. One has illustrations with descriptions. The other is just a list of items and prices. It'll be helpful to have more around or displayed on a large screen or sign. I get it won't look chic but it helps. The glass next to the front door has a menu but how many people are going to look outside before going in or come in and go back out to look? Decor Biggest thing I need to mention is how the mirror at the very end of the store is really smart!! I thought multiple times that the store is deeper than it actually is. Please keep that mirror nice and shiny. The whole store basically has a table in the middle for all the ordering and prep needs. Along the sides of the store are two long yellow benches. They're quite comfortable and I wonder how they'll last over time. Most people just sat there while waiting for their order. No one really stays long. There's no tables so don't view this as a working spot. Although there's benches on both sides of the store, they deliver drinks on the right side of counter which confuses people. A lot of people sit on the left side and have to walk over when their name is called. It might not look as chic but it'll be helpful to have a sign saying where to pick up. So about the ordering crowd, the space between the cashier and door is small. It fits maybe three people standing in a straight line (normal human spacing). People just end up crowding to the left and right without a clear sense of where's the end of the line. Maybe create a marking on the floor on the left side of the counter so customers can line up against that side of the table. People can sit for a second if they're tired. That way people can wrap around to the right side of the cashier to wait and pickup their drinks. Other Seems to be quite popular already. Most of the customers seem to be nearby office workers. Many of them ordered multiple drinks. It was funny watching people struggle writing names on each cup. They have a stamp card where 10 cups gets you a free one. Considering how I'm interested in trying the rest of the blends (maybe Kyoto again when my senses are normal), I'm probably going to make this my go to coffee shop rather than Blue Bottle. Their prices are similar anyway. There's a small rack with napkins, lids, stirrers, simple syrup, and maybe a couple other things at the side of the table where you pick up drinks. It's a small rack. I think it'll get messy when it gets busier here and many people are grabbing for things. The napkin and lid supply is constantly so low. It's easily empty especially when so many people order trays of drinks. read more

I'm so glad to have visited Arabica on one of their first opening days! The interior decor is very sleek and I've always been a fan of their coffee from trying other locations. I really liked the iced latte we tried here today and it was consistent with the one I tried at another location! However, I also got to try the matcha latte today and could taste clumps of the powder at the bottom and it was not well mixed. It tasted very bitter to me. Would recommend their coffee however. Their coffee beans also are not here for purchase for another 1-2 weeks. read more

This restaurant has become a favorite without me noticing. Workers showed kind attention. The restaurant balances comfort, hygiene, and remarkably friendly staff. Not a scrap remained - the cooking was that good. Make time for this spot during neighborhood visits. read more

Ridiculous prices for a single shot espresso. They don't have decaf?? Seriously? Avoid read more

Beautiful space and design, the coffee was good but not out of this world compared to the price. All in all I would visit this location again. read more

Arabica - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This is the first time trying the rockefeller location and i can say it was disastrous, we tried the brooklyn location just two days ago and it was so good we wanted another cup instantly. I ordered the matcha latte and as soon as the drink was ready i could tell by the color that it wasn't the same (compared to brooklyn) , but tried it anyways and i was not happy. It had a very strong milk flavor and very little matcha flavor, it was also extremely grainy and not enjoyable to drink. The service was excellent, the lady taking our order was very nice and friendly but besides the ambiance and customer service i would not recommend this place, go to the brooklyn one instead. 3/10 read more

Arabica - sad grey matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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specifically at the Rockefeller location: The lattes are very good, it's usually busy but when it's not the baristas are obnoxious, which can get annoying if you just want to sit down and enjoy your coffee and the team is so loud. If you look around the customer base are professionals. read more

The food (pastries) and coffee are exceptional, Kyoto latte is just as it is in Japan taste wise. The service is fast and the ambiance is so relaxed and cozy with the clean aesthetic & pleasantly lit interior. read more

Arabica - Arabica village location - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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The iced Kyoto latte is top tier. One of the best lattes I ever had. I highly recommend trying Arabica if you're near one. read more

Arabica - Iced Kyoto Latte on the go - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Crazy to have tried to come here twice now between 8:00 and 9:00 on a weekday and they only have one person working, with a long line. I love their London locations. This is a massive disappointment. read more

This place was absolutely gorgeous! It feels very cool and modern inside, yet comfortable. The service was very New York, dry and to the point. But the coffee was burst of flavor and texture. I had an oat milk cappuccino and truly enjoyed everything about it. Perfect temperature too. read more

Arabica - Bar area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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Rude and pretentious customer service. They also poured only milk (without coffee) and called my name (which should happen only when the whole drink is ready!). I didn't check, just grabbed the cup and left and realized way after that there is only milk with ice in my cup read more

Love the fruit and floral flavors in my coffee. Enjoy my break in the shop! Friendly services! read more

the cafe is nice and i'm sure their coffee is good, but this was a terrible matcha. it said it was from Uji, Japan which produces some of the best matcha so i was excited to try it; it was yellowish, bitter, and clearly oxidized. I had to dump out my drink. read more

Arabica - matcha was kinda yellow , bitter tasting - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I got an iced matcha from here and it wasn't great. The tast wasn't there and it just doesn't seem worth it to come back when there are other stores near by. read more

Yes, the lattes have a little twist and the space is sleek, but what makes this cafe (and location) exceptional is the service. They care to get your drink right and that is rare these days. I had the condensed milk latte and what a treat it was. Perfect beans for the sweetness and execution flawless! read more

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Was super excited when I found out this Japanese coffee chain opened in Manhattan! Luckily the lines were very short and service was fast. I ordered the Kyoto latte and matcha latte. The flavors in both are very rich and strong unlike other Japanese coffees I've had in NYC. The Kyoto latte was my favorite! I wished they had food options for patrons to try. Hope to check this place out again read more

Went during lunch hour. They don't accept cash. How does this place only have one barista and a cashier. This is amateur for time square amount of people. The inside looks nice and chic. They had only three pastries left. Not much of a selection to pick from. Probably going to turn into waiting lounge soon. Who uses their super expensive rent for an asset that doesn't generate profit. read more

I tried this place again only because I had a card (stamped) to have a free cup of beverage. I ordered a large matcha latte with extra hot. Again, I was served a lukewarm matcha latte. I end up heating it up in microwave at the office. This would be my last time going there. Matcha latte didn't taste good either. I know how real matcha tastes as I had it in Japan. This one tastes like fake matcha like Starbucks. read more

I initially said the customer service was rude, and while I stand by that, it seems that guy has a lot of love to give. He kindly complimented my review on the app, calling me a 'new fan'--such a heartwarming response! The price is still unreasonable for a tiny cup of coffee that barely beats the competition in taste. But hey, if getting compliments from the barista is the new standard for customer service, I guess I'll give it another star for the entertainment factor. Nice job! read more