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    Dark Matter Coffee

    4.7 (23 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Mayan Mocha (left) Barrel Aged Mocha (right)
    Billy C.

    Needed a quick caffeine boost and saw this spot. The decor drew me in. Went in and there was ample seating and nice murals throughout the place. Lots of accessories and beans on display for purchase. Big seating area in the front and back. But a coffee shop is only great if their coffee is great... and boy does Dark Matter do it right. Both mochas were freshly made. The espresso was made fresh. Super aromatic. Each puck was used only once. The Mayan mocha had a deep chocolate flavor profile with kicks of spiciness from the cayenne. Amazing drink. The barrel mocha was equally amazing. Woody barrel flavor, sweeten just right, and depths of chocolate flavors. If you're in the area and need coffee, this is the spot.

    Mayan mocha
    Nikhila H.

    DELICIOUS and super unique coffee! never expected to have cayenne pepper in my mayan mocha but i actually LOVED the kick it added, and it really showed me that whoever created the menu knew what they were doing and were very well versed in the nuances of flavor. service was great, and it's a great care to sit and chitchat. i love the bright maximalist decor but i will say that the music is pretty loud so you'd need a good pair of noise canceling headphones if you want to study or work.

    Coffee to go. Colorful cups
    Ruwan J.

    ((4.75 stars)) Dark Matter is a colorful coffee shop planted on Bowery and 1st. large amount of space and seating options for enjoying coffee, doing some work, catching up with a friend, or just being in your head for solace. the space is is vibrant and give its nods to music in the decor, vibe, and personality of its various locations spread across America. while Dark Matter has a great upbeat energy--it's not crazy obnoxiously loud visually or sound-wise...it's a good balance for people who want the kick of caffeine and some stimuli without it being frenzied and hectic. the coffee? really good...you have choices here as they rotate coffees daily for their "drip" and you can pick from a variety of coffee roasts for an Americano or whatever your go-to coffee is. every time I have been here, I typically ask what roasts are available and choose accordingly or go for the ever-changing drip coffee. tbh, if you don't know what you like based on a written description of the coffees...just tell the counter person and barista the types of flavors you like in a coffee and they won't steer you wrong as there is a fair amount of variety in what is served here in terms of flavor profile and roast type or geography. ya got options, kid! the folks here are knowledgeable about coffee in a non-robotic way...there's genuine enthusiasm behind the coffee and when they talk about it. tbh, that's refreshing when often times you go to places and know you're being sold a commodity whereas as at Dark Matter...you're talking to people who enjoy making and drinking coffee and haven't made it into a total "transaction"...yeah it is a business, but you get that they are about the caffeine culture and that's aces in my book. whether you're in the area looking for a casual cup of coffee or a destination...Dark Matter has the the relaxed flexibility to make the trip there a memorable and flavorful one. and obviously, you can buy bags of their various roasts if you rather brew in the comfort of your home. drink up, amigos!

    Leeza D.

    I love amazing coffee finds and Black Matter definitely falls into this bucket. An import from Chicago, the New York store is absolutely gorgeous. It's painted floor to ceiling with beautiful and colorful art that accentuates the identity of this coffee shop. From the retro feel of artifacts like the old fashion TV, the diner chairs, and the record player, this coffee shop takes you somewhere else. I ordered the mocha. As much as I love chocolate, I don't really order mochas as they are usually too sweet for me. The mocha here is perfect. It is probably the best mocha I've ever had! They also bake all their pastries in house. Multiple restrooms too - the code was 0420 when I visited! This place is pretty much perfect. Casual, great service. Large seating area, inside and outside. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Decaf cortado
    Alana K.

    I came here recently with my friend for a coffee on a Tuesday afternoon. It wasn't super busy, since we got here around 5:30pm. There's a bunch of tables and it seems like it would be a great place to get work done. I ordered a decaf cortado. It was a little smaller than most other cortados, but the flavor was good and the milk was steamed well. Good service here, too!

    Cinnamon rolls
    Annette R.

    What a great place to chill and have your coffee! I came here Sat around 4pm, the place wasn't packed. Lots of space to seat and chill. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The guy who took our order guide us through the menu and suggested drinks according our preferences! He also gave us samples of two different cold brews that they have. My fav was the vanilla suburbs nitro. My husband had an espresso, strong! Really strong haha... I had the Iced Mayan Mocha which had chocolate, agave, cayenne and cinnamon. Very good and different. I felt tempted to order a cinnamon roll but I had just eaten and I was full. I'm coming back for it!! They looked amazing. Adios Amigos! See you soon.

    Chocolate City and Brown Acid (name of coffee not the illegal substance) Goose Island Bourbon County Barrel Aged Beans
    Jason F.

    Not your quiet suburban coffee shop, super fun punk scene feel and music volume. Coffee is very good and some unique takes on the with things like brewing with hops. Barrel aged beans are frequently featured.

    Tanya K.

    Great coffee! Love the unique options, particularly the Dolor de Oro! Such a delicious flavor combo with some great heat! Must love spicy! As for pastries, they were 50/50 for me. Got the Oaxacan Brownie and took it home to eat with ice cream. The brownie was sadly dense and dry. Even the ice cream wasn't enough to soften it up. I also got the Cherry Cola Danish and it was decent although the pastry part also seemed dense compared to most but it did have good flavor, particularly the cherry cola center. I ended up just scooping out the center. The service was also great which is way more than I can say for most other coffee spots in the area. I will definitely go again and work my way through the menu.

    Laura Jean O.

    This place is an absolute vibe. Artisanal chocolate, fantastic coffee. Great spots who are either sit outside and watch the people walk by or work on your laptop. Water station in the back. LOTS OF SPACE. Super cool staff giving Punky funky vibes. And awesome rock legends photography. Breakfast Sandos for on the go and other cafe snacks.

    Howie A.

    Great punk on the Bowery themed coffee spot from Chicago has made its way to, um...the Bowery. Adorned with all things CBGB from Blondie and the Ramones, to Bad Brains and Sick of It All, they offer a wide variety of coffee with a friendly staff and fun atmosphere.

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    Drip coffee is quite strong. It's on the darker roast side. The space is pleasant and the staff are responsive.

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    Bibble & Sip - IG: @nom.noms.only | matcha cream puff

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    4.4(6.1k reviews)
    2.7 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    Small shop, great service, excellent drinks, & tasty treats!…read more Of the two drinks, the black sesame latte was by far one of the best lattes I've had in a while (granted I have had a latte in a while...). If texture doesn't bother you (liberal amount of black sesame!), I'd suggest getting this latte (10/10). Both pastries were great in their own right. For my second matcha of the day, this matcha was like your everyday/average matcha. Can't go wrong, but it wasn't mind-blowing. If you're in the Theatre District, I'd definitely recommend popping in for a drink & a treat!

    Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: around 12 noon…read more *Lychee Berry ($9.75) *Panda Cake ($14.50) *Soup Dumpling ($14.50) *Egg Sando ($8) My group dropped by here after having breakfast / brunch. I had seen their cute pastries online and wanted to check them out. We got the items above and a few coffees. The cakes are cute. Tho not as light and fluffy as I was expecting. I thought they'd be more like the asian bakeries we have back in SF. Not as sweet as american desserts, but it was kinda in between. The egg sandwich I really wanted to like since I've been craving one. But the it was sooo dry. Definitely needed more mayo. And the bread wasn't very fluffy either. Cute spot if you want cute desserts. Tho I think they are more geared towards posting on socials. REVIEW #3999

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    4.5(224 reviews)
    1.9 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    RATING: 4.5/5 | Came on a Saturday late afternoon and it was busy! The line moves, thankfully. It's…read morerelatively spacious for a cafe, but there's minimal seating. There is some counter space, but mainly for standing purposes. I ordered a standard Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($7.35) and my friend got her usual Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte ($8). Docking 1/2 point bc the matcha is pre-made. I'm a fan of the whisking process bc I do believe there's a craft to matcha overall. Surprisingly, my drink tasted fine and my bev was a good color, so I was pleasantly happy. We waited less than 10 min for a table to open up, but you have to be there at the right time, otherwise you prob just grab your drink + go. Overall, glad I tried Kijitora. It's not my first matcha choice, but it was decent for a standard matcha latte. Their specialty matcha drinks look to have mixed reviews, but I'm personally not a fan of sweet drinks.

    I came here today to experience local matcha from Kijitora, a local matcha place that was all about…read morecats! Everything was cat They had a lot of merchandise dedicated to cats! The tote bags were so cute but they were kind of pricey in my opinion. A standard beige Kijitora bag was priced for $30 each! They had several designs for sale. I was just busy checking out the cool cat merchandise while I was waiting in the long line to purchase the matcha drinks. The line was exceptionally long! It was worth the hype though! When I was my turn, I got an iced strawberry matcha latte and an iced mango matcha latte. It was so pretty when I got them. The mango and strawberry paste were sitting at the bottom of the matcha latte. I had to stir and mix the fruits with the whole drink. Surprisingly it was not sweet at all and was just right! They made it in a way that wanted you to crave more of it. It was very addicting. I did not get onigiris this time but will be sure to get some next time I'm here. They were just $4 each for miso salmon, tuna mayo, mentaiko cod roe, sukiyaki beef, and chashu pork. What a decent price for one onigiri! I would definitely be sure to get the miso salmon next time I'm here. The place was very cute with nice little tables for individuals. The place was very cozy with lots of sunlight coming in. Very modern with plants all around. It was so loud with people talking over each other. There were too many people on a Sunday afternoon so I had to walk around or cut through people to get my way. It was that crowded. I also didn't expect this place to be on the second floor and the stairs to be that steep. It was hectic carrying my stroller upstairs. Luckily someone helped me get down! The stairs are very narrow so I had to hold onto the rail. It was not ergonomically friendly at all.

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    4.6(129 reviews)
    1.5 miDUMBO
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    we had a little time before our flight leaving nyc - so we did the impossible. we drank every…read moresingle beer that evil twin brewing (dumbo location) had on draft. yes, you heard that right. every. single. one. was it a lot of beer? yes. would i do it again? in a heartbeat. how about one of your evil-twin-type long beer names? extra fancy gourmet, artisanal and uber hand selected style ale tlatoani marlon trillikini no more dumplings v.5 dumb fruit 1 woody's orange cream make it fruity pancake edition even more horchata greenhouse multi grain lager - conditioned on american oak foudre ekiden beer 2026 chardonnale greenhouse dunkel conditioned on american oak foudre greenhouse baltic porter conditioned on american oak foudre i swear this red isn't wearing green make it fruity white sangria: this kihoskh needs an even even more more much much bigger bigger beer selection body by etnyc et stay home 19 - frosty winter edition ___________

    I've been here a few times now and have loved it every time! They have some outdoor seating. The…read moreseating inside is composed of a few tables, some larger booths and seats at the bar. You can bring in outside food if you want or they have some bags of chips for sale too. I love that they have such a variety of beers/ciders/etc and that they offer them is smaller sizes so you can try lots of them. I can't wait to visit again!

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