Cute hole-in-the-wall spot that reminded me of an old school Manhattan apartment and they accept Apple Pay. Came here on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch and there was ample seating. My server was down to earth and easy to talk to. ORDERED: Iced hoji-cha latte w almond milk: remember to shake it a bit before drinking, it was initially flavorless until I shook it a bit. Not overly sweet at all. Personally, I wouldn't order this again. Hot black sesame latte w almond milk: it was sooo good and satisfying. Uni Spaghetti: fresh out of the stove. Very hot. The name doesn't justify the dish because it only came with a silver of uni. I agree that it's more of an egg noodle than uni. Overall I would come back again to try other items. read more

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I was really excited about finally being able to try this place out, especially that toast that everyone has been posting online for the last few years, but I found myself disappointed by the actual thing. My friend and I came in for a brunch meal on a weekday, so it was pretty easy to grab some seats at the bar. It is a really small space, with only about 3 tables and 6 bar seats, and even at the bar it's very cramped. The servers had to squeeze behind us when bringing food out, and with the walkway only fitting one body at a time, it's difficult to get in and out of your seat. I ordered the iced hojicha latte, chicken karaage, and we shared a lemon honey toast. The highlight for me was probably the hojicha latte-- it was sweet but had such a deep tea flavor that shined. The chicken karaage was good as well, but I found that there was too much sauce on it and wish it was served on the side. The lemon toast was light and had good flavor, but I couldn't get past how old it tasted. The bread was dry to me, and it just seemed like it was still in its trial and error stages of experimentation rather than a dish that was ready to serve and be worth $13. If I were to come back, I'd probably just grab a drink to go! I'd definitely try some of their other specialty drinks. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while after seeing it on social media. It's a cute, small cafe located in east village. If you want to grab food or drinks to go, there's a store right next to it for that. I chose to dine in. I ordered the black sesame cream cheese toast and an iced hojicha latte. Both were really good! The toast's price was steep at $12 but the flavor was good. It's definitely something you can make at home. The presentation is really what brings people here. The hojicha was smooth and not too sweet. I came here on a Monday morning around 10 and there weren't too many people. It was a nice and quiet place for a solo breakfast date. read more

Davelle - Black sesame and cream cheese toast Hoji-cha Latte (Hot/Iced) - 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

The tiniest restaurant (expect 1 hour + wait), but so so cute! Like I've seen a few reviews say before, the mentai pasta is where it's at. I tried the black sesame toast, honey lemon toast, and cinnamon toast. All were pretty good with the first two being more unique. I especially loved the texture of the bread with the lemon toast. But the real standout is the mentai pasta. It is phenomenal. Creamy in the right way, and not too fishy. Perfect amount of umami. We loved it. For drinks, I tried an iced black sesame latte and a hot azuki (red bean) latte. The black sesame is strong -- you certainly get the flavor -- but to me it was too heavy. The azuki latte is delightful. It's not red like I expected, but it has this subtle beany (beany?) flavor that is just so yummy and comforting. I'm excited to try more of the menu! read more

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I recently went to try the iconic checkered toast which is black sesame and cream cheese toast. I rarely eat cream cheese on toast but this one was quite delicious paired with coffee or tea. The space is small and cozy as well as quiet which is ideal for a chill spot to eat peacefully. The servers have a calm demeanor while taking your order and bringing your food over. My favorite spot to eat is at the bar since I enjoy watching the servers make the drinks and prep the food. Highly recommend for those easy-going and quiet days by yourself or with a friend read more

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

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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Saw this place on Instagram and I've been wanting to try it because the toasts were so beautiful. We ordered the honey lemon toast, mentaiko spaghetti, and chicken katsu curry. Mentaiko spaghetti was our collective favorite, then the chicken katsu curry, and honey lemon toast. Honey lemon toast was good but everything else was even better. The chicken katsu curry was such a comforting, nourishing food. We also got drinks - the matcha au lait with jelly was delicious, as was the black sesame kinako latte. The matcha yuzu lemonade was less sweet so our least favorite drink but still solid. The space is a bit small and busy, so it can definitely feel cramped. But the food is good. read more

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This is the place I've been wanting to try for a long time! Davelle is a lovely small Japanese place in East Village but be aware of their waiting time - it was such a pain. We went there on Saturday around 2:30pm to avoid a long line and still had to put our name on a waitlist. It was supposed to take 25 minutes but we ended up waiting for 50 minutes to be seated. After we finally got a table, we ordered the following dishes: 1. Black Sesame Toast (4/5) - black sesame and cream cheese combo was good, but the bread itself was not too special. Tasted like a regular toast (wish it was more chewy and soft) 2. Croquet Curry (4/5) - decent but was not beyond my expectation. They give you 3 mini croquets. 3. Uni Pasta (4/5) - ok. Tasted fresh. 4. Mentai Pasta (5/5) - yummy! I liked this better than Uni pasta. I think they used a ramen noodle which was unique, but the noodles started to stick together after a few minutes. (Gotta eat fast!) Overall, it was a pleasant experience but I am not sure if everything was worth waiting for 50 minutes. *small group preferred (1-3 max) as their space is extremely small. *recommend putting your name on a waitlist then walk around the neighborhood as it may take 20-30 minutes minimum. *they do takeouts (food + drinks) - this could be an option if you live near by. read more

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I've been wanting to go to this cafe so bad, that my friend and I trekked out here during the flash flood warnings and not gonna lie, it was worth. A cozy place tucked away in one of the quieter streets of lower east side, Davelle is the very definition of a cafe. A good selection of drinks (a banger hojicha), cute and tasty toasts to choose from, and a variety of pastas and curries to parse through. The uni pasta was delicious, and they were pretty generous with the uni too. We'll definitely be back! Hopefully we'll be lucky enough to find another time with less foot traffic, since this place doesn't take reservations.... read more

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

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It's a small place and no reservations can be made so just arrive early and hope that the wait isn't too long. I think we waited for about 20-30 minutes for a table for four. The aesthetic of the food is super cute and I've been waiting to come here for the longest time. There aren't too many places that service hojicha latte and black sesame latte on the regular so I had to get one of these. I opted for the black sesame latte since it's a bit rarer to see this on the menu than a hojicha latte. The drink ended up being decent but not amazing. I definitely tasted the black sesame but it didn't come out with a cute latte art. If you order the Hojicha latte it does come with cute latte art though. We ordered two toasts for the table to share and then we each had our individual entree. I got the mentai spaghetti and others got the uni spaghetti and the chicken katsu Don. I tried the uni spaghetti and I much prefer the mentai (cod caviar) spaghetti instead. The flavoring was better and had a better consistency. The lemon toast was good as well but I think I prefer the berry cream cheese one. All were good options and it was a comfy place. I didn't get to check out the restrooms but overall the menu is super enticing and food + drinks were pretty good as well. read more

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Such a cute place for brunch and cafe vibes. Our waitress was welcoming and friendly. There are two entrances - one for drinks/coffee to-go and the other for sit down/dining. The inside was small and intimate; I think it'd be a great place for parties of 1-4. We came to try the toast since it was something different and it did not disappoint. The ham egg and black sesame with cream cheese toast were both so warm and gave the cozy feeling while eating them. The toast was crunchy but not too hard to chew. They had many option for drinks and coffee, as well as a mini alcohol menu. read more

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

Davelle truly lives up to its hype, and I'm so glad I had a chance to visit. Even though the menu is small, it's still hard to pick what to order since we wanted to order so much! The host was super nice and even checked in on me several times to see if my friend had arrived to seat me earlier even though there wasn't a formal wait list. The ambiance is really cute as well with the counter top and table seating. I'll definitely visit again! read more

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

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This place is small and cozy and it took us a while to get seated as a party of 2. I would not recommend this place for larger groups. 1. Black Sesame Kinako Latte (10/10): The drinks were all really good. You can taste the black sesame and it paired well with the toast. 2. Matcha au-lait with coffee jelly (10/10): Same as the other drinks. It was delicious and not too sweet. It also came out really fast. 3. Black sesame and cream cheese toast (7/10): This was disappointing. It was really pretty and the bread was soft but the topping did not have much flavor. I would come back to try a different flavor. 4. Chicken Katsu Curry (8/10): This tasted like traditional Japanese curry which is delicious and the katsu was not too dry. 5. Mentai Spaghetti (8.5/10): This was unique and had a really good noodle texture. I would get this again This place is super cute but does have a long wait. read more

Davelle - Black Sesame Toast, Mentai Spaghetti, Black Sesame Latte, Katsu Curry - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Davelle is a small and bright Japanese cafe that had good service and vibes, but I don't think I feel a need to go back based on the food and value. I knew ahead of time that there is usually a wait so I went about an hour ahead of the time I wanted to be seated with my friend; the host said the wait was only 30 minutes but kindly obliged when I asked if I could put my name down but be seated later, so that was nice service! My friend and I each ordered a latte, which were both tasty and served warm but not scalding hot so we could drink it right away, which was a nice detail. We also shared a red bean toast and each ordered a mentai spaghetti. The toast was a tasty milk bread and the butter and red bean topping had a good balanced not-too-sweet flavor. The pasta was not as satisfying; the portion actually wasn't bad, but I felt that the cod roe sauce wasn't as flavorful and creamy as I've had it elsewhere, and the pasta ended up clumping together as it cooled since there wasn't enough sauce to keep it smooth. I'd say that the drinks and toast are their specialties and you should get those if you come, but the price points were a little high all around and I think there's better value for similar items at other spots. read more

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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

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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

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

I tried to come here on a late Saturday afternoon and was told there was a 3 hour wait! So I did what any normal person would do and came back on a random weekday morning instead. I came around 11:45am and got seated pretty quickly! The place consists of a bar counter, a few tables inside and outside. Overall, a very cozy feel for sure. I ordered the pork Katsu curry over rice, black sesame cream cheese toast and uni pasta. The food came out quickly. The Katsu curry was delicious! It had the slightest kick to let you know it's presence but nothing over bearing. The Katsu was crispy and juicy. Great mix of batter and meat. The toast was also a delight. Originally it was sold out but our host came back and said they just restocked. Pairs well with the cream cheese and not an overly strong or sweet sesame taste. The pasta was a hit, uni was abundant and mixed well! Would come back to try all the other items on the menu read more

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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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Finally made it to the iconic Japanese toast spot. Honestly, the long wait time is worth it! The toasts were absolutely delicious! After the 1 hour of wait, these toasts were a real pick me up! Recommend the: 1. Berry & Cream Cheese- terrific! We ordered 2 of these 2. Black and Sesame Cream Cheese- Uniquely delicious! Never knew black sesame with so well with cream cheese 3. Cinnamon Butter- Really underestimated. If you like butter and cinnamon sugar, you'll love this! 5. Sangria- this was so refreshing! A real summer drink and goes really well with the toasts 6. Dark Angel- An espresso martini with an Asian hint! Really good! Don't sleep on this! The place is tiny, so be prepared to wait in line. Once you get the table, the service is really quick. read more

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Woahhhh the food is incredible. Small space but there's so much flavor! Matcha espresso - great Berry toast - thick toast with cream cheese and jam. Such a cute visual. Uni pasta- I did NOT expect so many things happening in one bowl. Lots of umami and I just I wouldn't know where to begin to try to make it myself at home. That's how much I loved the food. I wish I could have it everyday. One way parking right out front. But I was able to find a place on a Sunday after noon. Service is friendly. The place is packed but the wait wasn't so long. I was blown away by how great everything tasted. 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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I got seated as soon as I got in even though I had a party of four, this place was pretty small. I'd go only for party of 2 ish just because of the size. The servers were very kind but seemed to need reminders from other guests. I ordered a matcha lemonade it was alright but my friends enjoyed their matcha lattes. The mentai pasta was very tasty and savory. I think I would come back to eat the pasta again. The bread was fine I think overpriced for toast but it is very visually appealing and made in front of you. read more

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

BEST MATCHA EVER. I will definitely go back for it again. The katsu don and pasta were good too. Warning / tip: there's not a lot of seating, so unfortunately, we were unable to dine in. But the staff was super nice and allowed us to take the food to go. As NYC locals, we knew the Essex Market was nearby, so we just took our food and ate there. Do that if you don't plan on going super early or waiting a long time. :) read more

Davelle - Mentai Pasta, Chicken Katsu Don, Iced Match au Lait w/ Coffee Jelly - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

First time I came was before Covid and it's still as popular as ever which makes sense! They don't take reservations so we waited an hour for a table for 2. I recommend getting a drink while you wait or to check out the Essex market near by. Once seated the food came out fairly quickly. The toast however does take around 15 minutes to prepare. For food we got the mentai pasta, uni pasta, black sesame toast, black sesame latte, and matcha latte. Everything we ordered was delicious and flavorful. For the black sesame latte make sure to mix the drink as the black sesame tends to settle at the bottom of the cup. Overall cute place to grab brunch. read more

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*late post Fell in love with this cafe! I loved the location and aesthetic here! It felt so cozy, small, warm place. Came for breakfast to try the famous instagram toasts. Was a bit disappointed, for the price and hype, the roasts tasted basic. It definitely is more in visual aesthetic than for the taste. Also got introduced to hojicha latte here. My world changed after. They make it so delicious here! Can't wait to come back to get the taste again (havent found a place that makes it as delicious as them yet) read more

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Davelle is a sweet and homey Japanese cafe that serves some of the most delicious matcha and offers unique plates for brunch. I came alone and was greeted warmly with a male server who rocked the most fashionable pants ever. The space is quite small and they do have a counter bar area as well but I don't suggest coming with large parties as it's more suitable for 1-2. Black sesame toast 10/10 (super artsy with generous amount of cream cheese and sesame jam on thick piece of bread lowkey wanna recreate this) Mentai pasta 7.5/10 yummy first few bites but gets pretty heavy Matcha latte 10/10 read more

Davelle - Black sesame and cream cheese toast Mentai Pasta Matcha Latte (Ice) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Came for lunch on a weekday with a friend and easily got a table, but I can see this place being packed on weekends. I had an iced black sesame latte, and my friend and I shared the mentai spaghetti and berry and cream cheese toast. Everything was so good! read more

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I had a great time coming here and taking a minute to enjoy the air conditioning. They have around 3-4 tables for small parties and bar seating for individuals. There is also a coffee shop right next door so that you can take it to go. We were able to snag a seat and ordered the hojicha latte, black sesame latte, and the black sesame/cream cheese toast. I really enjoyed the iced black sesame latte and the toast. The hojicha was really good though! Their curry is apparently really good but we missed out as their fryer was down (and we had lunch before then). It was a cute spot to connect with friends or enjoy a book by yourself. Seats are limited but it didn't feel so crowded. read more

First time here service 5/5 coffee & food 5/5 ice americano 5/5 lemon toast 5/5 curry chicken rice 5/5 small place but great food! 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

Very small but charming place. Relaxed environment with friendly staff. Great tea, including the vegan matcha latte. Definitely worth a visit. read more

The matcha latte here is pretty good. They make it very quickly and there's not much of a wait even on a Sunday morning. There's very minimal seating outside, with only 2-3 small tables, so more of a grab and go vibe read more

Davelle - Matcha Latte (Ice) - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

amazing delicious japanese comfort food!! anytime i miss japan and their curry i come here its like a warm hug got one of the chicken katsudon and chicken katsu curry so we could share !!! katsudon had the the perfect eggs for it. and the currryyyyy sooo yummy, the curry to rice to meat ratio was chefs kiss! perfect bite each time! we also tried the matcha au lait w coffee jelly and tbh it tasted like chestnuts but wasnt bad the service was good they were very attentive with refilling water (on the hot summer days) the restaurant itself is veryyyyyy small -- 15 people max -- which is confusing bc they have a whole cafe next door was so much space that they could utilize. so dont go on a weekend during peak hours or else you'll be waiting forever in the heat read more

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My two friends and I came here on a Sunday morning at around 10:45 and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, which wasn't too bad. We shared a few dishes - the black sesame & cream cheese toast, the chicken katsu curry, and the mentai spaghetti which had all been recommended to us by our waiter as some of the most popular items. The portions were all pretty small, so that's something to keep in mind if your group is planning on sharing any dishes. I liked the subtle sweetness of the toast, but my favorites were the curry and pasta. My friends didn't enjoy the sesame flavor on the toast as much as I did, so it's definitely an acquired taste. The pasta was so nice and creamy with the spicy cod roe mixed in. I loved the flavor. read more

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This place was so cute and cozy! I got the honey lemon toast, which tasted just as amazing as it looked, and my friend got the red bean toast (also super yummy). I want to come back again to try the others, bc they honestly all look so pretty and delicious! I just wish the space was a little bigger bc it was a little tight. But overall, I'd recommend! read more

Davelle - Honey Lemon Toast and Ogura (Red Bean) Toast - Japanese Near Me - New York, New York

Oh I really loved this! But! To have a nice time, I think it's all about timing here cause it's a small space and even the waitresses couldn't fit (haha they were carrying food and drinks from the to go front next door in such cold weather! I felt so bad!) We had to take the car out on a cold weekday due to street cleaning - hate to say it as to possibly showing up and finding it crowded - but this is probably the best time to go. Also since it was just me and my partner, it was much much easier to relax and take a beat rather than rushing through. Food wise, try all the hits! - honey lemon toast - black sesame latte - hoji cha latte - uni pasta - spicy tuna pasta I think the black sesame latte was a little too sweet for me and the uni pasta could have had more uni at this price. But I can't find anything like this in NYC. The taste of the pastas are so good - I'm tempted to take my frozen ramen and attempt to make it because they make it look so easy but it's so far from the case. Each dish feels so special! Everything is plated so well too! Also you got to try the Hoji cha latte - wow I really loved this! read more

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I went here yesterday cause I like exploring local cafes that have a cute hidden vibe to it. It's moderately priced with Japanese drinks, sweets and food. I ordered the maple latte (Around $6.50) and it was good but personally couldn't taste the maple flavoring and tasted similar to a regular sweetened latte. Overall tho service was nice and I would come back to try something new as well as the food. read more

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