I love this place! Great coffee and great vibes. Everyone who works there is super nice. Totally recommend if you are in the neighborhood :)

Cute cafe spot with southeast asian menu vibes but not south East Asian prices. Stretch your necks before you enter. I had to do a triple take on those prices. No need to justify them, but yeeshhh. Time to become a barista. Their standard coffee options like americano, cortado, flat whites, etc are in a more average $3.50- 5.25 range. Ordered the ube matcha latte w/coconut cloud ($10.50), and BEC ($9) and a EC ($8) as they come on brioche. The sandwiches were extremely dense and filling. Not super cheesy. Eggs are pancaked not scrambled. They were fine but sat too heavy in the stomach. And no, I didn't eat both. Actually I even spaced out the EC having half immediately and half later. I wouldn't order again. Red Bean matcha latte ($10) and Guava matcha latte ($10), both served iced, are also tantalizing unique menu options. The use matcha latte was delicious. Tasted fresh and not artificial. It's a small space with 3-4 seats at a counter inside and a few round tables outside. There's no bathroom. Cute decor. I liked the tiles and the cookies in paper bag baskets. read more

Finally a spot with a solid ube latte! It's not too sweet, and the ube flavor definitely pulls through. It would be great to have the espresso taste come through more, but I may just have to add another shot of espresso. The jerk chicken quesadilla was great as well! It's well spiced and a good size to share with a friend. I highly recommend and would def get it again. It's a small spot with bar seats inside, and a few outside tables which would be nice in the summer. The staff was super friendly and let us know that they'll be having a pandan latte in the summer, so I'll be back for that! read more

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Decided on Better Half Kitchen to start the day and get some work done. The space is quite small, with just three tables outside and a few seats by the window indoors. Their drink menu is especially distinctive, with an impressive range of options like an ube matcha latte with coconut cloud, guava matcha latte, ube hojicha latte with mocha, and even a red bean matcha latte. There is definitely no shortage of creativity here - love to see that!! I ordered the iced ube hojicha for $9 (a bit pricey but I was willing), and my sister and I both agreed that it tasted like cereal milk. I wish the ube or even the hojicha element was stronger, since it did come across a bit bland. Not my favorite drink, but I could still appreciate the care behind it. The preparation felt very deliberate, and it was clear the staff takes pride in creating a thoughtful experience. They sift + hand-mix the hojicha, top it off with freshly whipped cream, and do a cool patterned design on the foam cap, which made the whole process feel especially meticulous. Overall, 3.8/5. Maybe I chose the wrong drink this time around. I also wish their ube latte is just pure ube and no coffee - it's kind of rare to see that type of mix in the city. read more

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Iced latte. They fill the cup to the brim with the milk and ice THEN pour in the espresso. What do you get? An iced cup of milk with maybe some espresso flavor. If this is what you like. To each their own. read more

Better Half Coffee & Kitchen - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

We were in Elmhurst killing time before lunch and decided to get coffee. Small spot. Busy inside as well. I got a cold brew which was strong and black. My Daughters got an Ube latte and an Ube matcha with coconut cloud. Both drinks were tasty. If I was in the area this place was worth a repeat visit. Out door seating available as inside has none other than a shelf/counter with stools. read more

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I don't have a picture but I got their hojicha latte! It came out quickly and was great after I added a bit of simple syrup for some sweetness. I love when a place serves hojicha and also when I see that they handwhisk their matchas. It's a small spot with only a handful of window stools, but they have an outdoor area just outside with some tables and chairs. read more

Cute, lowkey coffee shop with some indoor seats & plenty of outdoor seating. Ordered the chopped cheese sandwich & it was incredible! It was a really good size & I didnt feel guilty eating it afterwards. Will definitely be coming back & aiming to try everything on their menu! Staff was really warm and welcoming! read more

Better Half Coffee & Kitchen - Chopped Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

The brown sugar latte here was kinda mid, could barely taste the brown sugar. However, their guava matcha tasted phenomenal, was just pretty expensive for matcha, around $10. Service is quick. There are only a few bar seats available inside and maybe some seating outside if the weather is nice. Otherwise, more of a grab and go cafe. read more

Better Half Coffee & Kitchen - Brown Sugar Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Cute little coffee shop. Read about their "BEC". Thought it was all hype bc let's face it, NYerd have their bias. But this did not disappoint. The eggs was stacked full of flavor. The brioche offered the perfect sweetness and salt. Will come back. read more

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I have been coming here since they first opened. And since then, I have remained a fan of the place. They have great selections and the staff are friendly as well. The owner is amazing and takes the time to speak with patrons. The space is small inside but they have outdoor seating. Prices vary depending on the drink choice but I personally dont think its unreasonable, especially when you compare their prices to other coffee shops in the area, but thats just me. What really makes this place shine is their staff. Often they are smiling and joking and take time to know their customers. They can provide you with recommendations which helps especially when you want to try something different. read more

Really cute cafe in the neighborhood! I like how they have seasonal drinks and their matcha is delicious. Service was quick and I would come back to try more of their items. read more

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Food: Food and drinks are excellent here! We tried the ube coconut latte, chopped cheese, and jerk chicken quesadilla. The ube coconut latte was so good and not sweet at all. I am looking forward to trying other drinks from there. They have a variety of lattes and refreshers on their menu. The chopped cheese was excellent quality and something I would order again. It was tasty and moist. The jerk chicken quesadilla wasn't anything special and a bit underwhelming. I wouldn't order this one again. I wish the cheese was a bit more melted and served hotter. Service: Staff were amazing and super friendly. Lovely staff! Ambiance: The cafe is very small, but there are about four counter seats along the window, a little bench inside in the cafe, and two tables with chairs outside in front of the cafe. It's a nice cafe to do some work in and enjoy your drink. Overall, I would highly recommend this cafe! read more

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Wanted to get their avocado toast but at 4pm, kitchen was already closed! Wondering why so early when they close at 6pm. Too bad. Tried their Ube coconut cloud, iced (addtl $1) so around $9, kind of pricey. I did enjoy it- like a thin milkshake consistency; and the cloud was the best part for me. Caffe latte was ok. Staff was nice although made an error when charging us, good thing my husband was paying attention (more than I was), and was corrected. Small area indoors, nice and clean decor. Some seating indoors by the window, and outdoors - covered with umbrella. No restroom. Street parking - metered and around the residential areas. read more

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This cute little shop is definitely worth the visit if you are around this area. The staff are nice and friendly and are accommodating as well. I currently am not having caffeine and they were very nice to direct me to how they can make my drink caffeine free. I got the ube latte which I really liked. It wasn't too sweet but also I understand why they put a shot of espresso inside, I just wish they had a decaf option. I also got the apple turnover (not pictured) but this I actually did not enjoy. Maybe I need to try some of their other parties but the apple filling was a little sour which was off putting and there were no chucks of apple. It felt like a pastry filled with sour apple sauce. I will be back to have more of their drinks and maybe give their pastries another chance. read more

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Got an iced matcha and the witch's brew that's ube and matcha and they were pretty good. I have to try the food next time. Cute little place. Staff was friendly. read more

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Adorable spot! It is small and cozy with about 4 seats and a long counter, no bathroom, and a few staff members working. The food is worth though. I had their doughnuts, their avocado toast, their bacon egg and cheese brioche, and also their lattes. All of the items that I ever ordered were delicious. The ladies who work here are kind as well. read more

Better Half Coffee & Kitchen - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Came in today for a quick bite and coffee. We ordered the BEC and chopped cheese. The chopped cheese was AMAZING. I'm still thinking about it - sooo tasty! And honestly for $13 is not bad with this economy!! We ordered 2 caramel lattes - a little sweet but they were able to lessen the sweetness since that's how I personally like my coffee. Outside seating with tables available too! They were also so friendly and answered all my questions. Will be back for sure! read more

Great cafe spot for quick coffee and bite. Will say the sandwich was expensive as well as my drink both were ~$11 each but small business and hard times so I'll give it to them. Service is good and very cute vibes. Would definitely come back and try the guava latte next time. read more

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I love this place! Such a cute new addition to the neighborhood. Their food is so yummy and their seasonal drinks are always so good. They pay really close attention to details. I love to sit outside when it's nice out. They have a great chopped cheese! read more

Truly the most incredible and delicious ube latte I've ever had. My local friend told me to stop here as I am an ube fiend, and it was my first destination when I got to the city. I am craving another one already! read more

Better Half Coffee & Kitchen - Iced Ube Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Ate here today for lunch by myself while working as a paraprofessional at P.S. 12 Q. I had brought and ate the avocado toast with egg and bacon with a side of strawberry iced tea that it tasted really good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and super fast. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

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Love this cozy little spot in Woodside. We had to try the ube drink, and it did not disappoint rich, vibrant, and perfectly sweet. I also ended up getting the avocado toast with egg, which was super delicious and really well seasoned. The atmosphere is relaxing, the decor is charming, and it's the kind of place where you can linger and enjoy your food. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

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Drinks were worth the wait! This place isn't Starbucks or Dunkin, it's more of an artisanal coffee shop. So if you are expecting microwaved food (Dunkin) or basic b!tch cup of coffee then I'd advise you to stick to the $1.50 cup from the bodega or Chinese bakery. This spot is for those people who appreciate a really high quality latte or matcha (they are using Nipponcha aka one of the highest rated matcha brands). Also tried the chopped cheese and is delivered on so many levels. read more

I visited Better Half and I'm in love with the drinks. I got earl grey yuzu lemonade which was refreshing. The Ube latte was sweet, it tasted like a dessert. The sandwiches were yummy. The only thing I wish is that the sandwiches would be bigger. The cafe itself is small, maybe 4-5 people fit for seating. They do have one table for outdoor seating if that is your vibe. read more

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I had to come right to Yelp to write about the excellent and humbling experience I had grabbing a quick snack here. I stood behind a gentleman picking up and order and the gentleman behind the counter thanked me for waiting. It was a nice gesture that complimented the delicous jerk chicken quesadilla I had there. Excellent hospitality on the part of this cool little cafe. I washed it down with a tasy passionfruit refresher that hit the spot. It's a tiny, cool cafe and a great addition to the neighborhood. Great to see Elmhurst hosting cool spots like Better Half. I wish them all the success in the world. This is the type of establishment that reminds me that Elmhurst is one of the truly great neighborhoods in the world, not just New York City. read more

Better Half Coffee & Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

August 2025: As I entered this quaint new cafe, intrigued by their seasonal pandan latte advertised on their window, I was greeted by one of the two staff working on a hot summer weekend. Growing up with pandan drinks and food as a Southeast Asian, I definitely have high expectations. The price point listed was $6-$8 so I was quite confused why I ended up paying $8 over $6. I didn't question the price from the barista as she asked me what type of milk I would like. The final product looked amazingly green which I'm ok with since I've seen pandan in all crazy shades of green. I am guessing there's a bit of espresso (or lack of it), but it looked and tasted more like a simple pandan milk drink which I did like but nothing more complex than that. The price was what had me questioning based on the price list; there are several surrounding Thai restaurants and cafes in the area that make pandan drinks but not at this price point. I just wish the price matched the listing on their seasonal specials menu, creating a questionable experience. I even asked for regular milk thinking a different option (ex oat milk) would bounce the price to $8 from $6...? The service was good but not amazing mostly because the barista just asked what type of milk and not the size or temperature of the drink like other shops usually do. Ambience is small and possibly the AC was broken as it was not comfortable being inside as I saw customers sitting outside instead. The front table was dirty with crumbs and the counter seemed a bit disheveled with other to-go drinks and an overflowing garbage. I think this coffee shop is more of a takeout or to-go shop. They do use Partner's coffee beans. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. No bathroom. Small space with no music. Indoor/outdoor, take out and delivery available. read more

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I got a pumpkin spice latte - wanted to get their ube drink but the cold demanded that I get something warm. It was a great drink - pumpkin spice was thoroughly mixed in and it was a delicious drink on a cold rainy day. Wish the space was bigger, felt a little cramped waiting for my drink. read more

First time here and the breakfast was amazing! Staff is super friendly. I had the bacon egg and cheese and a cookie butter latte that was delicious. read more

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A small and cozy spot in elmhurst. We came in on a rainy day and the cashier, Amit, was super friendly and made amazing drinks! The pastries are perfectly sweet and the ube latte is definitely a must-have. Check it out when you're craving a sweet treat. read more

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The staff members are amazing so nice and courteous I must say The Customer service was phenomenal , so let's get into the food I had the chop cheese with cheddar cheese and one with American cheese chefs kisses also the jerk chicken quesadilla next level the best quesadilla I've ever had to this day, I had 2 refresher passion fruit and peach they were really good the star of the drinks was the Coquito drink I fell In love immediately so so amazing I'll be back again . Thank you so much read more

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Delicious cappuccino and friendly staff. Small place but cutely decorated. Cozy and I would come back for their different menu items that I thought looked interesting like cookie butter latte and ube cococut cloud. read more

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Small and cozy cafè. Got a mango matcha which was good, not so sweet. People working there were nice and helpful. Would love to be back to try more items from their menu. read more

Loved this spot in the woodside neighborhood! Service was fast and very helpful. Definitely coming back here! read more

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It's alright. Nothing extraordinary. I couldn't justify the prices- they are so much higher than their competitors.

Amazing, amazing experience!!! Enjoyed my Tuna Melt. Which was exquisite!! One of the best Tuna Melts I have ever tasted in my life! Will be coming back for more! Please keep this sandwich on the menu. I love it! read more

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Love this spot! They have seasonal drinks pretty often and their regular coffee drinks are consistently good. Some notable drinks that we've gotten are their mocha, coconut pandan matcha latte, banana latte, and their ube latte. They also have a small case of baked goods including chocolate croissants, pound cake, jelly filled donuts, etc. When the weather is warm, they place some seating outside but other than that they only have a bar seating that fits 5 (I think). The staff are also very nice and chill! Highly recommend checking them out read more

This place is amazing, their UBE latte is delicious. All of the workers are lovely. It's super quaint and chill inside.

Finally a local coffee shop that actually cares about the quality and flavor profile of what espresso should taste like. Normally I have to wait to get Partners coffee (one of the top flavor profile imo) a place in Queens that finally carries this deliciousness. So I've gone back many times in the last few weeks. Highlights- Iced americano black for obvious reasons, ube latte was quite decadent but a wonderful treat, and their iced matcha really surprised me too. Prices are great, I work in the city so I go out of my way to grab a drink before I end up spending $10 for the same thing in the city. Everyone working there seems pleasant, will continue to support this small biz! read more

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I ordered a strawberry matcha Latte it was okay. $11 for a regular sized strawberry matcha is pretty pricey my go to spot is in Brooklyn and one in the city and even then the most I ever paid is $8 with strawberry included but $11 for this drink wasn't the best especially that it didn't taste like strawberry so much more like regular matcha. read more

Better Half Coffee & Kitchen - It was pretty good, but $11 for a strawberry matcha kinda pricey. My go to in bay ridge area is $7 with regular milk as well. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Elmhurst, New York