I had no idea a place like this existed in LES, let alone New York but it's now on my top ten places to visit for food and even coffee. Visiting Davelle, my friend and I were craving different dishes so we got a bit of everything. We ordered the uni and mentai spaghetti and split both. My personal favorite pasta dish I've had in a long time is the mentai spaghetti (spicy cod roe, shiso leaf, and noodles) and I still think about it from time to time. Additionally we ordered a milk toast, which this place is famous for. We got the berry & cream cheese toast and it was so delicious. I can't wait to go back and try the other milk toasts they offer. Lastly I tried hojicha for the first time at this place and I loved it because they add a bit of vanilla sweetener to it so it's toasted really well and balanced with the right sugar amount. We had such a good first experience that we went back a second time a few days later to try their cocktails (ordered the Milky Ruby which is a sake, calpico, and grapefruit). I can't wait to go back next time I am in New York! read more

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After having bookmarked this place for their beautiful asian-flavored toasts for so long, I finally got the chance to check it out last summer. We got the black sesame and the red bean toast, as well as the curry and a red bean latte. I think my favorite thing was the red bean latte because you don't really see people using red bean that much though I do have to say it was on the sweeter side and I personally would have liked it a touch less. However, lots of points for creativity. The toasts were solid. Definitely beautiful for the 'gram, and taste just like you might expect them to. It's in a way, homey, simple and when you eat here you feel like you're at you're good friend's place having brunch where they make you pretty toasts. It's a small space and service was attentive. The curry was solid, but not my favorite curry by far; I would skip this next time. read more

The restaurant is really cozy and small. Theres 3 tables and bar seating, so come but expect to wait or come at an off hour. I got the pork curry, it was tasty but not worth it for $16. I think next time i would try the berry toast and the other cool items on the menu, like the fries. Regardless the food was good! I did notice they prepackage their noodles, so im not sure if they make from scratch, if you care about that. They also serve coffees and cafe style drinks here too, which is nice. read more

Davelle - Original Ground Pork Curry - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Small and cute little brunch spot. There's only 3 tables and a bar seating but food comes out pretty quick. We came on a Saturday morning and they estimated 45 minute wait but we only waited 15 minutes. There's a Little Davelle next door that you can order drinks or food to go. We got the katsu curry, mentai spaghetti, and black sesame and cream cheese toast. I enjoyed the flavors of the spaghetti and katsu curry. The black sesame toast was visually appealing, but we felt that the cream cheese was too overpowering. Overall would come again for the entrees, but maybe skip the toast next time. I would also be interested in trying their black sesame latte since it was sold out this time! read more

Davelle - Katsu curry and Mentai Spagetti - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Everything here is fabulous. The tea / latte / coffee selection is full of flavor and variety. My go to is a hot oat milk matcha latte; however, the black sesame kinako latte is delicious. The rice balls are to die for if you can get them. Service is courteous and welcoming. The ambience is simple and comfortable. Can't wait to eat in the restaurant read more

I ordered takeout with a girlfriend. We both got the chicken curry and a jam and cream cheese toast to share. The curry was honestly incredible, but the toast was average and definitely something you can make at home. Over all would definitely reorder the curry but skip the toast. read more

Davelle - Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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SOOO GOOD! Such a cute little shop with very few tables and bar seats, but the vibe is so cozy and homey. The toast is INCREDIBLE. So thick and fluffy and the simplicity of the butter and sugar is so comforting. We also got the mentaiko pasta, and it was alright. Not a standout. The fries and ice cream was AMAZING. Crispy truffle fries and great quality creamy ice cream. I can't wait to come back! read more

Davelle - Truffle fries and ice cream - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Super cute shop with friendly staff, but I found the food a bit hit or miss. The katsu curry rice plate was perfect -- sticky rice with a punchy, super flavorful curry, and a satisfyingly crunchy katsu that was very well cooked. This totally hit the spot! The sesame toast at $13 felt a bit overhyped. Although gorgeous, the ratio of sesame isn't great so you're mostly paying for a thick piece of semi-stale toast and plain cream cheese. If the bread quality was better and they were a bit more generous with the sesame paste, it would've been a much more tasty treat. The red bean / azuki latte also started off strong, but quickly got overly sweet and powdery / gritty. I ended up not being able to finish this one. I did taste my friend's black sesame latte though and that was fantastic -- toasty and nutty with a super rich texture. read more

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Such an adorable Japanese Cafe. They serve quite possibly the prettiest toast in NY. It's amazing how precisely the staff decorates each toast with only the back of a spoon. We tried their black sesame toast which was visually stunning and delicious! The black sesame flavor was potent & the bread was perfectly toasted. We tried their Uni Pasta as well which was deliciously seasoned, but the pasta was unfortunately overcooked. However the Uni flavor was wonderful. It's a little hard to call the red bean latte a latte without espresso (was more just red bean milk) but it was still yummy. Service is great too. They are attentive and kind. Overall, would definitely come back. read more

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Dear diary, Today I went back to Davelle with my childhood friend. I like that it's cozy and I'm obsessed with the matcha coffee jelly drink and the black sesame latte. SO GOODT!!!! TOAST!!!!! Cute and DELISHUS. Biggest complaint is the pasta plate being humongous ??? Like there is a plop of spaghetti in the center and a whole frisbee serving platter sized ikea textured plastic plate is taking up the whole table!! Mind you the tables here aren't big!!!!! What if I wanted two pastas ?????? Anyways love it here. read more

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Davelle is a small Japanese cafe that offers breakfasts and lunches, in addition to coffee, matcha, and gluten-free ice cream. We stopped by here for an earlier lunch, and we were seated promptly. We ordered: +an Azuki Latte +a Black Sesame Kinako Latte +a Chicken Katsu Curry - chicken cutlet with ground pork curry +and, the Mentai Spaghetti - with spicy cod roe, shiso leaf, and milk The drinks were mediocre, as they just tasted like warm milk; they didn't come out hot, but were lukewarm. The curry was actually pretty delicious, as it was thick and savory; the chicken katsu was large and juicy; this was definitely a filling meal! The Mentai Spaghetti, in which I was look forward to, was just okay; the sauce was very 'milky' and thin, in which I wished it was more thicker in consistency; there could have been more of the roe for flavor and for the saltiness. Staff was friendly, but service was more slower and laid back. Very limited seating inside. +tasty curry +friendly service read more

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Most beautiful toast ever eaten! I saw this place on Instagram and knew I immediately wanted to try. We went early on the weekend in the morning and were able to quickly get a seat. Towards the end of our time there it did start to get a line to wait for seating. We sat at the bar and were able to see the toast being made. The toast tasted great and my favorite was the sesame flavored toast. Vibe was a cozy cafe feel with most seating at the bar while there are a couple of tables in the front too. I would just give four stars because it was a little pricey although do get that making the toast is quite labor intensive. read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I was so excited to try this place solely for the toast! The toast was so pretty to look at and tasted pretty good too. We got the lemon and honey toast and the berries and cream cheese toast. I wish I also tried their other dishes! I got a matcha with coffee jelly and it was tasty as well. The matcha was strong and the coffee jelly wasn't too sweet. read more

Davelle - Berry and Cream Cheese Toast, Honey Lemon Toast, Matcha Latte (Ice) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

May be my hopes were too high to begin with. Everything I had here was average. Uni pasta only had uni on the top, rest of pasta lacking the flavor of uni. Toast was pretty but nothing special. Great service and great atmosphere but I will not be back. read more

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The wait is pretty long on weekend but weekdays are easier. The uni pasta is very good. The lemon honey toast and the berry toasts are great and comforting. The curry with karaage was a big hit and we're definitely going to be coming back for that. read more

Davelle - Berry and Cream Cheese Toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Davelle has two shops: a restaurant and more of a cafe section. Be sure to enter the right one if you want their food! The inside of the cafe is pretty small with bar seating and only a couple tables, so get their early or make a reservation! Staff was very kind. When I went, I got their curry toast and black sesame latte while my friend got their miso soup and hojicha. Both drinks were so yummy, but I highly HIGHLY recommend trying out their black sesame/kinako latte. Curry toast was also really good and the perfect bite for a small meal! I would love to come back to their some of their sweet toasts and bigger entrees! read more

Davelle - Miso Soup & Curry Toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

The place is small with a big bar counter and then a few tables to the left of the entrance. The ambiance is calm and seems good for a small group of 2-3 to eat and chat. The one waiter for this space was also calm and managed the different tables well. I loved the Chicken Katsu Curry and the red bean drink I got. Finished everything. Will likely be back for another calm solo/date lunch. read more

Davelle - Azuki Latte, Chicken Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I have been keen to try out Davelle for ages now, but haven't come by since the idea of queueing for their busy weekend brunches does not interest me as much. So, I was excited to take the chance of not working during this holiday season to come by for a weekday lunch. I came by myself around 1pm, and was able to get seated at the bar immediately. I think there was always at least 1 seat available while I was there, but some parties of 2 did have to wait a bit ( not too long, maybe 20 min max?). I have to point out first that the interior design is so lovely, the neutral colour palette across the kissaten-style fixtures was just a very calm environment to eat in, and I really enjoyed being able to sit at the bar and watch, amongst other things, the coffee dripping down or the toasts being prepared. Anyway, I ordered the mentai spaghetti, a miso soup, and a iced matcha latte. The miso soup came first, and the presentation was a bit strange, since it was in two paper cups (like doubled up). It was fine-ish? A little bit too salty, and the miso sediment was too thick at the end to finish, but it served as a nice contrast to the pasta. The spaghetti was fantastic. I do generally perfer my pasta to be chewier/al dente, but Japanese pasta tends to be softer, which is fine. The sauce was really delicious - the creaminess was not too heavy, and the mentaiko mixed in was really the perfect amount - not too salty / savoury to overpower the rest of the dish. The shiso leaf was an interesting touch, I did have a hard time mixing it thoroughly in the pasta since it was largely stuck to the mentaiko on top, so I ended up getting a big dose of shiso in one bite lol. The matcha latte was also very good. The matcha flavour was very rich, and you can tell from that depth of flavour that they use very good quality matcha powder for their drinks. I heard some of their other drinks like the black sesame latte are even better, so I'll definitely have to give that a try next time. Price point was quite reasonable, and if it wasn't for the long typical weekend wait times I'd want to come back much more often haha. Lovely meal overall, would definitely recommend a visit! read more

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Lunch at Davelle on the Lower East Side in NYC, a kissaten - a traditional Japanese cafe serving comfort food. This tiny place only has 4 tables and a half dozen bar seats. They have a small coffee bar next door. We had Mentai pasta made with spicy cod roe, known as a "drunk food" in Japan, often consumed after a night of drinking. I loved the salty, umami taste! Service is excellent! read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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We tried this place for my husband's birthday and it was very delicious! The space is much smaller than I thought it would be so be prepared to wait and i would not recommend big parties, although it's very cozy for a date :) We tried 2 different types of toast - the cheese curry and the black sesame with cream cheese. The cheese curry was only ok but i wouldn't get it again but the black sesame was interesting and delicious. We also got the uni spaghetti which I was eying for a while and it was very creamy and the noodles were chewy which i like so i would recommend it :) I also got their azuki latte and it's very sweet and very comforting but i just wish it was a bit hotter but it was ready to drink when they brought it to the table. The staff was very friendly and patient and we were able to be seated almost right away since we were only 2 people. read more

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Food was decent and portions reasonable, but service felt slightly slow during our visit. The atmosphere was pleasant enough, though nothing particularly memorable stood out overall for us tonight. read more

Super aesthetic cafe. Very limited seats though, only maybe 6 parties at a time. The toast was quite good and very pretty! Overall, price was a little high for what it is but makes for a very cute date spot. read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

(Overall: B) - Davelle is a small cafe serving Japanese-inspired drinks and cafe foods. They're known for their checkered toasts, which unfortunately I did not try this time. The food that I did try this time does display sparks of potential interest, and although high quality, weren't quite hitting the notes for me. They are a small hole in the wall that is walk in only so it could be difficult to get a table, but the staff were kind enough to replate the food after our table was ready when we had already ordered to-go. (Black Sesame Latte: C) - This drink could benefit from building dimensionality from adding a sweetness like red bean or white chocolate, as well as a bitnerness coming from espresso. As it stands, it tastes exactly like a matcha latte replacing the matcha with black sesame, where I wish their special drink did not require customization. (Uni Spaghetti: B) - I was impressed by the depth of flavor coming through in a seemingly simple pasta, which shows the command of seasoning used here. The uni is also fresh and not metallic, which was quite a pleasant treat. I do wish the dish added more substance beyond just noodles though. -- Food: E Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Overall: +2 B Insta/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

Davelle - Insta/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Davelle is a lowkey Japanese style cafe (kissaten-esque) on an unassuming street. A homey interior with lowkey vibes. Seating is very limited, reminiscent to the cafes in Japan. Only 3 tables for 2 people and bar seating. I came on a weekday morning so it was not crowded but I had the last table. We had intended to order 2 toasts and a spaghetti share but the server may have misunderstood me and put in order for 2 pastas as opposed to 1 so we ended up with more food than expected for brunch. My fault for not paying attention when she confirmed our order. Not a problem as we were debating between two pasta choices anyways. The portions are Japan sized which was perfect for our order oversight. We had the uni and the mentai pasta. First the texture. The noodles were a mix between spaghetti and Korean ramyun, very interesting and delicious! As for the flavors, you would think the mentai would have a stronger flavor but it was actually more mild than the uni. The uni spaghetti doesn't look like much but it packed a whole lot of flavor! Highly recommend the uni for those who like seafood flavored pasta. We also ordered a flat white and the azuki latte which was brought over from their standalone cafe next door. The flat white was one of the better coffees I had so far in NYC, bold and rich flavor. The red bean latte was not what I expected given it is red bean paste and steamed milk, the flavor reminded me of candy. It wasn't until after I got to the bottom that I realized the drink wasn't mixed. Get the coffee, skip the red bean unless you don't drink caffeine. Also try out their standalone cafe for drink orders, didn't look like there were tables there though, just bench. I cannot speak for the toast, but the crust I tried was on the hard side. Price point is standard for trendy NYC spots, so a little pricier than what you would expect for what you get. Main cons were the limited seating and as an aside the food made us very thirsty afterwards. However the flavor and cozy atmosphere made up for it. read more

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two combined buildings so don't get confused ! made this mistake & accidentally waited to long for food oops ! but it's a really cool place, as you can watch the chef make these masterpieces at the bar, or sit & wait patiently. very calm & relaxing, & i loved the touch of anime, kpop, & jpop music ! i got the cream cheese & strawberry toast, which, mind the photo because it does not capture its glory. i sadly had to carry it through the heatwave & it melted on the way home: but it was SPECTACULAR nonetheless ! would love to try fresh one day. the bread was nice & squishy, fresh tasting, & the mix of sweet of the strawberry jam & the savory of the cream cheese was amazing. i hope to come back to try this again, along with their other savory & sweet toasts ! read more

Davelle - Berry and Cream Cheese Toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here with my boyfriend for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. We were very lucky and got seated at the bar right away when we got there. We ordered the katsu curry, uni spaghetti, and berry and cream cheese toast to share. The curry of the katsu curry was very flavorful and the chicken was crispy and juicy. The texture of the spaghetti of the uni spaghetti somehow tasted kinda like rice noodle but it still tasted really good. The sauce was umami and the uni tasted pretty fresh. I also like how they put a wedge of lemon on the side to add some brightness to the dish. I thought the toast would only be okay and was only for instagram picture but I was wrong! It actually tasted really good! Both the jam and cream cheese tasted homemade and the cream cheese was so light and creamy. $12 for a slice of toast was definitely a lot but it was worth it! I also got a hojicha latte to go at the end. The hojicha flavor was rich and it was not too sweet. Highly recommend this place if you're ever in the area craving for some Japanese curry or pasta! read more

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It's a Japanese brunch place, so it closes at 4:30 pm. I had their matcha latte, the mentai mayo toast, chicken katsu rice bowl, and chicken curry. I really enjoy everything I had but the most memorable was their matcha latte they had here! read more

The service is good and the store is cool and has a nice vibe inside. The toast is def super popular but I thought it could've been a little sweeter? The presentation is def really good and cute tho and it's a cute cafe read more

Davelle - Black sesame and cream cheese toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Tldr this is the epitome of a place I'd say is solely "for the gram" The place is so small inside that it is pretty much impossible to not have to wait since there isn't a lot of seating. The food I found to be nothing special, just an aesthetic thick slice of bread with pretty toppings. I'm happy I tried it so that I didn't have any more fomo and my feed was happy I got a nice picture but I most likely won't be back. read more

Davelle - Honey Lemon Toast and Berry and Cream Cheese Toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

I got the cinnamon and butter toast and a black sesame kinako latte. It was really a really good combo especially since it was really cold today. The restaurant is in a very small space but the seating layout was a good use of space. I got my order really quickly and the servers were really attentive and refilled my water. read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Loved the vibe food was hearty and filling. Service was exceptional so welcoming. Loved the toast.

I took one star off because it just didn't live up to the hype. I had higher expectations because of all the recommendations and comments I was getting. But still a nice place to try out. The presentation of everything we had was very pretty. Pretty small space and their menu was very diverse. read more

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Cute place for catching up a friend and the lofi music was a vibe. Stopped in because we love thick toast. We got the black sesame toast, the cheese curry toast, and the hoji-cha latte. In order of deliciousness: 1. Hoji - cha latte: out of this world! If you're not even hungry, this drink is enough to go out of the way for. It has red bean at the bottom but the experience drinking this was amazing and it's my absolutely favorite latte I've ever had. 2. The black sesame and cream cheese toast - the thick toast is already good on its own and then to add their black sesame spread + cream cheese? Delicious and 10/10 recommend 3. Cheese curry bread - nice to have savory just to have, but I felt like this was okay at best. It's one of those things where it tastes exactly as it sounds, no magic here. Service was great, and the location is really tiny which adds to the vibe! read more

Davelle - Cheese curry toast with Hoji-cha Latte - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Really cute cafe with friendly staff. The interior is charming. The sangria and karaage were good! The sesame toast had too strong of a bitter flavor for me. read more

Davelle - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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This review is for the to go part of Davelle, which is next door to the sit down Davelle. I had an iced black sesame kinako latte on a balmy November day (hello global warming). It was DELICIOUS! Hands down the best black sesame latte I have ever had. No coffee in it, just black sesame, milk and kinako. So creamy, nutty and rich. They took their time to make it, which was fine, I was not in a hurry. It's a tiny little storefront so take your drink and walk around and enjoy the neighborhood. read more

the prettiest toast i have ever seen! it's strawberry jam and cream cheese layered on top of a shokupan bread. the flavor profile was quite good and i really enjoyed it. not terribly sweet! i also got a matcha au lait with coffee jelly. the coffee jelly was soft / easily breakable and added a nice touch to the matcha! they have a lot of other nice items on the menu that I'd love to try next time, especially their sesame toast :) as for the store, it seemed really tiny inside. we were sat outside and it was peaceful! service was standard as well~ strawberry cream cheese toast: 9/10 matcha au lait with coffee jelly: 8/10 read more

Davelle - Matcha Iced Match au Lait w/ Coffee Jelly - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

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Davelle's aesthetics, food and lattes are all legit. You know this place is authentic when you heard the staff speak in Japanese. I rmb the wait was insane (1hr+) even on a weekday a year ago, but now the hype finally dies down. Also we loved our conversation with their cheerful server. ＊ Berry and Cream Cheese Toast Strawberry jam and cream cheese slathered on shokupan milk bread like a checkerboard, adding vibrant colors to the toast. When I cut the toast, I could literally feel the fluffiness. The sweet and sour jam was very enjoyable. ＊ Mentaiko Pasta Topped with a scoop of cod roe and fragrant shiso leaves, the pasta were tossed in a creamy mentaiko sauce. I always wanted to try sth new on their menu but ended up getting this pasta again and again. We didn't order their drinks this time, but don't sleep on their Black Sesame Latte and Matcha Latte. They are both very rich. My mom still ranked their black sesame latte as the best one she has had in NYC. read more

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I couldn't resist the allure of the beautifully crafted toasts and had to give them a try. While they were definitely worth the experience, I wouldn't splurge on them regularly--more of a one-time indulgence for me. That said, the chicken katsu was absolutely delicious, and I'd explore their other options on my next visit. The ambiance is charming and the service is great! The space is quite small, so I'd recommend arriving right when they open. It's a great spot to bring out-of-town visitors. Still, it's undeniably a cute and memorable space! read more

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Decent food! Not sure what the hype is about. The cafe next door is a nice touch as well. Ambaiance makes up for the mid food. Probably wouldn't care to come back. read more

Davelle - Karaage Fried Chicken - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Small, curated, and cozy little Japanese inspired brunch spot with limited seating and a small menu. Matcha lattes are delicious here. Naturally sweet enough, more on the thicker side, and don't skimp on the caffeine. Black sesame and cream cheese toast was delicious! Not too sweet, and easy to cut up into shareable pieces. I hate when toast either comes apart or is impossible to share without making a mess and I didn't have that problem here. Mentai pasta was delicious! Savory without being overly salty. I wouldn't say it's anything out of this world but sometimes you need to balance something sweet with something savory and this wasn't a bad option. Service is good--staff are moreso attentive and food/drinks come out in a reasonable amount of time. Ambiance is very fresh and kind of like your typical cafe kind of vibe. Since the space itself is a little more intimate it might not be the best if you are gregariously loud. You run the risk of upsetting other guests. Not a good place for large groups due to limited seating (but not impossible if you wait). I would say this place is best for a solo or date. There's also a table outside if you wish to get fresh air! All in all good, familiar and predicable spot for japanese brunch in the LES. Nothing fancy, but moreso comforting. You can burn off some calories by walking around the shops in the LES afterwards. read more