After lunch, I was craving something sweet and my husband wanted coffee, so we stopped by this cute…read morecoffee spot nearby. The vibe was cozy and inviting, and they had a great selection of both hot and cold drinks. I ordered the Strawberry Matcha, and it quickly arrived. It was not the best but was good. It was mildly sweet and felt like the perfect light dessert in a drink.

I'll start with the good at Coffee Project: the coffee. Both the hojicha maple latte and the…read morenot-pumpkin-spice latte were smooth, flavorful, and had rich flavors. The prices are on the higher side but at least match the quality of the drinks. The food was also pretty expensive but not worth it as it was very average. Two regular sized lattes and a banana bread came out to $26. There is a good amount of seating with large tables. The chairs aren't the most comfortable but they're perfectly fine for sitting and working for an hour. The service is what really dragged down the experience. The barista seemed annoyed from the start. When my partner asked if the not-pumpkin-spice latte is similar to a pumpkin spice latte, she answered "no" dismissively without any further detail. We had to ask the question a second time just to get a simple answer about a menu item. She condescendingly explained the drink (latte with autumn spices but no pumpkin) while rolling her eyes at us. The drinks were served in paper to-go cups even though we told her we were staying in and asked for ceramic mugs. When the barista put the drinks on the counter, she called them out in a quiet, muffled voice and didn't specify which unlabeled cup was which. I noticed she had brought the previous customer's drink directly to their table while putting ours on the counter and walking away. The lack of basic customer service left a bad taste in my mouth in what was otherwise a good coffee shop experience at Coffee Project.

((4.75 stars)) if…read moreyou're in NoLita, have time, and in need of well-made coffee, then stop by % Arabica. i have been here a few times in the past and more often recently...it really depends on if i have things to do that involve traversing Prince Street. the airy coffee shop lets in a lot of natural light and has good lighting inside to keep the interior vibe bright, energetic, but not frenetic. the space exudes a clean modern aesthetic--off-white plus warm woods. a really good amount of seating in the forms of a large sofa area as well as the stools at the front windows. while the Arabica is often busy, the interior has that neat organized energy even with people milling about waiting for their coffee. while they do serve a small variety of baked items like croissants and brownies....the star is the menu of finely crafted coffee drinks. if you enjoy the flavor of coffee, order an espresso or Americano--the coffee doesn't miss. i believe it's a medium roast of Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee beans, but i think they have different bean choices or two if you prefer a different roast/blend. the Americanos, iced Americanos and espressos have a really satisfying flavorful coffee --kinda dark chocolatey, somewhat nutty, a low acidity, and almost a natural sweetness. really good stuff. the baristas here do not rush coffee drinks and that is a big reason why the drinks are consistently well-made beyond the talent of the staff. even when there is no line to the order counter, you'll often have a little wait because typically people sitting or standing around are all waiting for their orders. but the wait is worth it. trust. i will say the the folks typically taking orders feel a bit frosty and not authentic in interactions--just my read on the vibe. it's always a friendly veneer not a deep warmth especially if you have questions about the coffee roast or blend...maybe it's because lack of knowledge but often times it feels like they're distracted. but in their defense, everyone behind the counter seems to be doing 8 million things beyond a singular role which is a great and all, but I feel like this is why when i order let's say an "iced Americano"--the order will be inputted as a "hot Americano" as this happened the last time i was here. when i pointed this out, it still took a bit of time for my order to get corrected mainly because the counter person seemed to be doing too much or is tasked with doing too much. again, not a big deal but this is not the first time this happened. nonetheless, eventually i got my iced Americano and all was good. another snag ate % Arabica is the coffee condiment area. it's small and neatly arranged, but it ends up getting too crowded with people taking an exorbitant amount of time lallygagging while adding simple syrup or a lid to their coffees or the area is just too cramped because often the line to order snakes across this area which is only a couple of feet away. it's not the greatest placement for the condiments or lids imo. this can be (not always) be fairly frustrating when the shop is busy and you've already waited for you coffee and now you have to wait for someone to lacksadaisically pout a lid on their coffee, add sugar, their drink, etc. these are not reasons to avoid % Arabica, but to temper expectations when it comes to when it's busy or you want some down-to-earth hospitality along with your coffee. all that said, this is must for your morning or afternoon caffeine fix when you want a drink that is carefully made and represents that in the pleasant flavor of their coffee.

Some really solid coffee in New York. It's a great spot for a pick-me-up…read more I got an iced Kyoto Latte and my friend got a hot Americano. My palette isn't delicate enough to pick apart the tasting notes of the beans, but it went down smooth and it wasn't too sweet either. The interior was lively, service was quick. Drinks came out in a reasonable time, despite it being quite busy when we went. I've been recommended this place by friends in the past, and I will continue to recco this place to more friends in the future,

Delicious drinks, great service and unique cafe ambience. We…read moreordered the peach cream top matcha, coconut matcha and a sourdough cookie. We loved our drinks. Matcha quality and taste were both great and I'm excited to try other items off the menu! I don't think I've been to another cafe with a similar darker lighting vibe, it was definitely different but super cool and I was pleased to be able to find a cafe with seats available in the area!

Fun and exciting drink options inspired by East and Southeast Asian flavors like papaya and durian…read moreflavored iced lattes. I personally love their durian latte which can be made without sugar as an option. The drinks aren't "sweet" and have natural flavor and ingredients which is ideal. My only negative star is the price is so expensive and the ambience is very dim and tight. But besides that, the service is fast and they ask you specific questions to get your drink order the way you'd like it. It's my treat spot when in the area. Indoor seating and take out available. Drinks and pastries available. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. No bathrooms or outlets. Tables are uncomfortablely low.

Today's cafe - The Lost Draft. I was looking for a cafe with wifi while meeting up with my sister…read moresince she had an online meeting. Saw this place on Yelp w/ pictures of people on their laptop and glad I visited! The vibes in here are good. It's peaceful, with music playing pretty loudly that it drowns out the noise of people talking. There's a lot of seating and basically everyone that comes in here comes in to work on their laptop. Perfect for a hot day since they got the air conditioner blasting at a perfect temperature. I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk. It was okay. I think it could use more matcha as it mostly tasted like oat milk. I also ordered a carrot cake muffin which was good, not too sweet. Service was quick. I could see myself coming here again to do work as there's not many cafes in the area that allow laptop work. I'll try the coffee drinks next time.

Lost Draft Coffee was a great find. I tried the Osmanthus latte and it fully lived up to the hype…read more The flavor was unique and really well done. It is also a great spot to work from home. The café is spacious with plenty of outlets, and the staff were super friendly throughout my visit. I would definitely come back.

Literally the best Matcha I ever had and I'm a Matcha connoisseur but seriously I've tried all the…read morematches in LA at the most bougie Matcha places ! And this Matcha in New York is by far the best!!

Pretty solid Matcha. A bit bitter, which isn't my favorite as I usually prefer a sweeter matcha but…read moreif you're into a more authentic tasting, bitter matcha, I do think it would be good for you. They have more regular priced matchas and then they have more expensive matchas. I got one of the more expensive ones and unfortunately, I wasn't that impressed given the price. But if you were to imagine that the matcha was actually maybe like six dollars then I might've been been more impressed by it I first had asked for the ube cold foam matcha and was told that the machine wasn't working, but I swear the person after me asked for a cold foam matcha and they didn't say anything to them so I'm a bit confused as to why I was unable to get the one I initially wanted. But it's okay perhaps I'll visit again in the future to try the ube one as I hear such great things about it

Good selection. Prices are decent and the vibe is cute. Pink and green for the win! Quick and easy…read moreordering, ready in seconds. Def recommend if you like matcha. Tried the strawberry matcha and the purple matcha. Both were a hit!

The service here was good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The place has a cozy and cute…read moreaesthetic. There's some seating inside. I got the draft matcha latte which was made right away because it came from the tap. The matcha tasted okay compared to other spots that I have been to. You couldn't really taste the matcha and tasted more like milk. If I do come here again, I will try the other drinks.

Cute coffee shop with some seating to enjoy your coffee at. I went here and no one else was here so…read moreit was very empty and I didn't have to wait on line Yay! This is near Washington Square park and the NYU area so I am sure many students probably come here. Anyways I got a decaf iced latte with Lavender syrup. I was going to get Rose but the barista said it would taste more sweeter and I didn't want that. The Barista was very nice. I loved the cup my drink came in. Seems to be that it can be reusable. And the lid you can close it if you want. I would come back here.

Walking in the Village and stumbled upon Coffee Rx. It was cold out so I decided to stop in for a…read morewarm drink. I got the peppermint mocha and it was delicious! The service was nice and helpful and they have a very quaint little shop with indoor seating. Prices a very fair.

A very lowkey spot in LES. They have chai on draft with a banger of a playlist SIGN ME UP!!!!…read more I'll definitely be back.

I've consistently gone to Hideout Chai for the past few years and always plan to stop by when I'm…read morein the area. It has been my go-to for some of the best masala chai you'll get in NYC. All of the options on the menu are dairy-free since they use organic oat milk, which complements the tea very well. What stands out with the classic chai is the consistency of the spice blend; the flavors are always well balanced and it's never too sweet. They also sell bottled chai to go, and it tastes great after reheating on the stove. The owner is always really friendly and open to answering questions. The cafe itself has a minimalist aesthetic and gives you a sense of calm. The space inside is fairly small, with one large communal table toward the center and a few chairs with smaller tables along the sides. There's usually a mix of different patrons, from people doing work to others having side conversations. Definitely recommend stopping by if you're near the LES!