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Cute little cafe. Take out cappuccino on a busy mid morning. They have quite some sweet and savory bites options.
I visited this coffee shop specifically because they had breakfast pierogi with scrambled eggs and scallions on the menu. Unfortunately the description did not in any way match what I received. Instead of fluffy scrambled eggs inside of a pillowy dumpling as described on the online menu, I got a pastry with chopped hard boiled eggs and dill. It was hot on the outside and cold on the inside. I ate a good amount of it because I was starving, but utterly disappointed. I also got a cold brew which was fine. I posted a pic of menu description vs what I got.
Have been here twice--most recently earlier this evening-- for TGTG bakery pickups and am a huge fan of Arvaci! Both times the service was so fast and friendly + I got 1-2 each of all their croissants, a cinnamon roll, and a cranberry scone to try. Also bought a Red Jacket Farms apple juice from the cooler; it was one of the best apple juices I've ever had tbh. Super bright, clean, adorable space too. Didn't notice they sold Arnold Palmers until I was about to leave! Classic cafe menu: hot or iced drinks, teas, hot chocolate, eclectic fruit-based drinks. Beautiful variety of savory and sweet baked goods including tarts, pierogis, a *lot* of vegetarian quiches, etc. which I appreciate a ton as a pescatarian w/ a vegetarian partner. Favorites: *Spinach and Feta Croissant *Almond Croissant *Chocolate Croissant I'll be back!
Friendly service. Various size options. Got an oat milk latte which had a number of syrup options. I went for the cinnamon. I felt the coffee very pleasant not acidic or two robust. There is some seating inside but it's an intimate spot
***3 1/2 stars*** I've enjoyed my handful of visits to Arvaci, but you know what I didn't enjoy? The walk over there. Honestly, it's a big reason I'm probably not going back any time soon - the trek down 37th between 8th and 9th might literally be the most depressing, grossest stretch in NYC, which is saying something. I've never gone down it without seeing at least one person shooting up heroin right on the sidewalk, and most of the time it's closer to five people. It looks like there's a methadone clinic or something down the street closer to 8th Ave, so you have to walk past hordes of drug addicts. If you have the ability/time, I'd 100% recommend taking the long way and accessing this place via 9th Ave. Why no one is bothering to clean this section up is beyond me, and I feel bad for the tourists paying actual money to stay at one of the hotels on this block too. Live and learn. Arvaci itself is much more pleasant though (how could it not be? The metaphorical bar is in hell.). The only time I've seen more than one other customer in there was coincidentally on my most recent trip this past Thursday, which again, might have something to do with the location. That's to my benefit - I've never had to wait particularly long for anything here. Also great? The customer service is truly excellent and sets itself apart; I think coffee places in general get graded on a curve (people love their caffeine), but the baristas behind the counter are noticeably friendlier and personable than your average bear. There's one younger woman who's always been there on my visits who's honestly just super sweet, the kind of person who yells out goodbye as you're leaving, even if she's serving other customers. Huge selling point. I've stopped by probably three or four times now. I'm always on the look for edgy flavored hot lattes (yes, even in the midst of this crippling heat advisory) and I enjoy the strawberry latte here. Since the weekend was almost upon us, I thought as a special treat it would be nice to also order something to munch on. The proprietors, I believe, are Eastern European, so there are a few intriguing pastries/savory snacks available, highlighted by a variety of pierogis. On this particular visit, I ordered a potato pierogi and a chicken pierogi, which required roughly a 10-minute warmup before being provided. Decent. The chicken was a little dry and the middle of both pierogis was a little cold so this should be heated up for another minute or two, but otherwise was perfectly fine. My experience with pierogis is pretty limited but these were large compared to prior ones I've ingested - the two of them were more than enough for a lunchtime entree. The interior/vibe situation isn't ideal, and I think that matters with coffee places, unless it's a straight-up to-go situation. There are two tables in here, including a full-on booth by the window that's on an elevated platform. I chose to sit there while I waited for my pierogis, and the table was noticeably sticky and hadn't been cleaned. The table was also uneven and I almost caused an accident when I inadvertently put too much of my weight on the edge getting up. It's honestly a little drab in there and looks like they very recently moved in and are still trying to figure out where everything should go, and I think they've been here for over a year. When you order a coffee, there isn't room for them to leave it on the counter for you (so basically, no pick-up area), and they have to awkwardly place it on the extreme edge of the counter for you to get, which requires you to reach over the prep section with the sweeteners, etc. That's probably an easy-ish fix and something I'd recommend. They're already significantly behind the eight-ball (boy does that feel like a cringy pun) based on the neighborhood location, so if able, I'd try to compensate for that by making the actual business more comfortable and hospitable. There's a lot to like here, especially the service - I'm just not sure it's enough to compensate for the surrounding drug den and less-than-ideal interior space.
Maybe I came here on a bad/busy day? I really wanted to like this place because I'm looking for a neighborhood coffee shop but unfortunately, my latte missed the mark. It tasted just like frothed milk, I didn't get any coffee or espresso taste at all. There is WiFi and loft style seating so perhaps could be good for a quick break from work.
Went there to pick up my tgtg order. The pickup window is until 5:15pm. Got there at 5:05pm and the store was already closed. Walked 15 minutes to get there. This sucks. Now you are acusing me lying?! I actually took a photo of your store closed at 5:06pm and sent it to TGTG customer service as evidence.
Amazing coffee and lovely place to hang out for a quick coffee. Pastries are amazing and if you are lucky they just came fresh out of the oven. Great and friendly stuff!
2 days ago
Walked from our hotel hoping to find a unique coffee spot. Like most locations, the seating inside was minimal. There was one booth that could fit 4 and a table for 2. No outside seating. Thought the coffee and pastry were just ok. Seems a little chaotic. Unfortunately, they just call out coffee orders and several people ordered after us getting their items first and pretty sure a couple of our coffees were taken by others. Wouldn't go back. read more
3 months ago
I visited this coffee shop specifically because they had breakfast pierogi with scrambled eggs and scallions on the menu. Unfortunately the description did not in any way match what I received. Instead of fluffy scrambled eggs inside of a pillowy dumpling as described on the online menu, I got a pastry with chopped hard boiled eggs and dill. It was hot on the outside and cold on the inside. I ate a good amount of it because I was starving, but utterly disappointed. I also got a cold brew which was fine. I posted a pic of menu description vs what I got. read more
Have been here twice--most recently earlier this evening-- for TGTG bakery pickups and am a huge fan of Arvaci! Both times the service was so fast and friendly + I got 1-2 each of all their croissants, a cinnamon roll, and a cranberry scone to try. Also bought a Red Jacket Farms apple juice from the cooler; it was one of the best apple juices I've ever had tbh. Super bright, clean, adorable space too. Didn't notice they sold Arnold Palmers until I was about to leave! Classic cafe menu: hot or iced drinks, teas, hot chocolate, eclectic fruit-based drinks. Beautiful variety of savory and sweet baked goods including tarts, pierogis, a *lot* of vegetarian quiches, etc. which I appreciate a ton as a pescatarian w/ a vegetarian partner. Favorites: *Spinach and Feta Croissant *Almond Croissant *Chocolate Croissant I'll be back! read more
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Friendly service. Various size options. Got an oat milk latte which had a number of syrup options. I went for the cinnamon. I felt the coffee very pleasant not acidic or two robust. There is some seating inside but it's an intimate spot read more
***3 1/2 stars*** I've enjoyed my handful of visits to Arvaci, but you know what I didn't enjoy? The walk over there. Honestly, it's a big reason I'm probably not going back any time soon - the trek down 37th between 8th and 9th might literally be the most depressing, grossest stretch in NYC, which is saying something. I've never gone down it without seeing at least one person shooting up heroin right on the sidewalk, and most of the time it's closer to five people. It looks like there's a methadone clinic or something down the street closer to 8th Ave, so you have to walk past hordes of drug addicts. If you have the ability/time, I'd 100% recommend taking the long way and accessing this place via 9th Ave. Why no one is bothering to clean this section up is beyond me, and I feel bad for the tourists paying actual money to stay at one of the hotels on this block too. Live and learn. Arvaci itself is much more pleasant though (how could it not be? The metaphorical bar is in hell.). The only time I've seen more than one other customer in there was coincidentally on my most recent trip this past Thursday, which again, might have something to do with the location. That's to my benefit - I've never had to wait particularly long for anything here. Also great? The customer service is truly excellent and sets itself apart; I think coffee places in general get graded on a curve (people love their caffeine), but the baristas behind the counter are noticeably friendlier and personable than your average bear. There's one younger woman who's always been there on my visits who's honestly just super sweet, the kind of person who yells out goodbye as you're leaving, even if she's serving other customers. Huge selling point. I've stopped by probably three or four times now. I'm always on the look for edgy flavored hot lattes (yes, even in the midst of this crippling heat advisory) and I enjoy the strawberry latte here. Since the weekend was almost upon us, I thought as a special treat it would be nice to also order something to munch on. The proprietors, I believe, are Eastern European, so there are a few intriguing pastries/savory snacks available, highlighted by a variety of pierogis. On this particular visit, I ordered a potato pierogi and a chicken pierogi, which required roughly a 10-minute warmup before being provided. Decent. The chicken was a little dry and the middle of both pierogis was a little cold so this should be heated up for another minute or two, but otherwise was perfectly fine. My experience with pierogis is pretty limited but these were large compared to prior ones I've ingested - the two of them were more than enough for a lunchtime entree. The interior/vibe situation isn't ideal, and I think that matters with coffee places, unless it's a straight-up to-go situation. There are two tables in here, including a full-on booth by the window that's on an elevated platform. I chose to sit there while I waited for my pierogis, and the table was noticeably sticky and hadn't been cleaned. The table was also uneven and I almost caused an accident when I inadvertently put too much of my weight on the edge getting up. It's honestly a little drab in there and looks like they very recently moved in and are still trying to figure out where everything should go, and I think they've been here for over a year. When you order a coffee, there isn't room for them to leave it on the counter for you (so basically, no pick-up area), and they have to awkwardly place it on the extreme edge of the counter for you to get, which requires you to reach over the prep section with the sweeteners, etc. That's probably an easy-ish fix and something I'd recommend. They're already significantly behind the eight-ball (boy does that feel like a cringy pun) based on the neighborhood location, so if able, I'd try to compensate for that by making the actual business more comfortable and hospitable. There's a lot to like here, especially the service - I'm just not sure it's enough to compensate for the surrounding drug den and less-than-ideal interior space. read more
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3 months ago
Maybe I came here on a bad/busy day? I really wanted to like this place because I'm looking for a neighborhood coffee shop but unfortunately, my latte missed the mark. It tasted just like frothed milk, I didn't get any coffee or espresso taste at all. There is WiFi and loft style seating so perhaps could be good for a quick break from work. read more
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Arslan J.
Sorry for your experience
1 year ago
Went there to pick up my tgtg order. The pickup window is until 5:15pm. Got there at 5:05pm and the store was already closed. Walked 15 minutes to get there. This sucks. Now you are acusing me lying?! I actually took a photo of your store closed at 5:06pm and sent it to TGTG customer service as evidence. read more
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Arslan J.
We just checked cameras barista was still there door wasn’t closed…
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This place is on the way to work for me, so I stopped by on a weekday morning wanting a caffeine hit. The store is decently sized with some seating inside, and service was fast and friendly. The cortado was quite average. Really dark and bitter; felt like the beans they used had been overroasted. Mouthfeel of the milk foam also wasn't great. Wouldn't super recommend for their coffee, but seems like a decent place to hang out and sit around at! read more
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Got a hot chocolate here. Was good and fairly priced! Cute cozy cafe. There are flowers outside, very instagramable! Fast with orders! read more
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I spent a week in nyc and theirs was the best the cappuccino. The bulgogi, and croissant are also very good. read more
2 years ago
Food - 5. Had it delivered so unsure of service and ambiance. Solid coffee. The matcha tasted smooth and not gritty at all. Not much more to say since I did not go there and try other items, but was solid enough to go there again if I'm in the area! read more
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4 years ago
Delicious coffee and fantastic spinach quiche. Small do with free Wi-Fi. Staff is full of smiles. read more
3 years ago
A nice little spot for a quick cup. I'm pretty surprised it doesn't have more reviews, but given the location (tucked into 37th near a bunch of midtown hotels), I guess that makes sense. Arvaci is easy to find thanks to the cheerfully decorated floral exterior. The inside is a little spare, but there are a couple of places to sit, including 2 small tables upstairs. It's definitely more of a grab and go place than somewhere to sit and hang out. Prices are very reasonable for the area, with a healthy selection of hot and iced drinks. I particularly like that they offer an "iced cappuccino," which they explained had 3 shots of espresso (vs. 2 in the latte) and a cold foamed top layer. As someone who prefers a higher espresso to milk ratio, this was perfect for me. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I don't know if there's a person in our neighborhood that comes to Arvaci coffee more (see my 302+ visits below). I was here when it was Madmen Coffee, then became Champion Coffee and now Arvaci and I can honestly say this team does it right. Incredible coffee. Team listens to my order every time and makes it, EXACTLY how I like it. I saw some of the other reviews (there's a handful of negatives from haters) commenting on the staff - who are all international with English as their second language so they might not be as "american cheerful" as a starbucks barista but I love them, particularly fond of Liz and Nick who even when they are slammed always are friendly kind and most importantly attentive to the orders. Ignore the idiots who rated these guys poorly - they are hard working, kind and wake up as early as 4/5am to get in to us to make our day a little brighter! THIS IS THE COFFEE PLACE in midtown west/hells kitchen. A+ read more
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Arslan J.
Thank you Eliot you’re awsome thanks for being with us all this time
4 years ago
A bit expensive side but they have really good cappuccino. I also got cranberry scone too. It's also good. They bake pastries on site. So if you are lucky you get a hot one just coming out from oven. :) Service is quick and efficient. So perfect for grab and go. Highly recommended! read more
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340 W 37th St
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