Iced Strawberry matcha, just the perfect amount of sweetness and not too milky. No laptops allowed so it was a pretty chill atmosphere with people just chatting. read more

Service: 3.7/5 Food: 2.2/5 Price: $7-$10 Nearly $8 for a Matcha Americano is expensive! Also, it wasn't even good. Literally tasted like water, which is extra disappointing because it had a really nice color. Didn't spending much time inside, I was running late for an event. I will say, it's more spacious than I thought. read more

I finally got to visit this spot. It is a short distance from my home, but I always found it busy. The ambiance is unexpectedly hip & inviting. Warm even for such a relatively small interior. We switched seats a few times, though. First, we joined someone at the window table, then we moved to sit literally in the window. Finally we grabbed the seat by the cashier bar. Small space so be ready. The matcha latte was good but $8 - a bit over the top even for the West Village. The menu sounded more pretentious than appetizing. Food items were exhibited in a museum shop style; under the glass counter. Mixed experience. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Matcha - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

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Wonderful options for pour over and espresso. Really delicious pastries and especially the berry tart!! I ordered the Wush Wush anaerobic on V60 roasted by Rotterdam based roaster, A.M.O.C, which was a fun funky coffee. The atmosphere is low-lit, relaxing and service is always wonderful. Will return again soon! read more

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My friend brought me to this place and I thought the coffee was pretty nice. I ordered a latte with almond milk, and it was delicious. It's a very quiet place so it ain't my place since I could loud when I get excited. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Came by for coffee on a rainy Saturday morning. Wasn't super busy which was nice. Atmosphere was cute, there were interesting tile floors and shelves filled with quirky books. The table we sat at had giant pieces of cork for seats which was a fun touch. Still not totally sure why it's called Do No Feed Alligators though. I ordered an iced latte, and it was pretty good. We got it for drinking there and it came in a glass cup. I will note the at there was a sign that said no tablets or computers, so they don't want people taking up space by working. It was a nice change of pace being at a coffee shop where everyone is socializing instead of doing work. I'm sure this is also due to the limited seating, there were only a few tables inside and a couple on a patio outside. Service was great, the cashier was very friendly as was the girl who made our drinks. Not sure I'd go far out of my way to return but would definitely stop by again if in the area. read more

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Matcha latte was good but not amazing. Vibe is nice and it's pretty spacious. Seating is comfortable as well. However it gets very very crowded. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

I was drawn to the store by its unique name, but unfortunately was let down. My family and I had gotten four drinks, and all of them were lackluster. The vanilla latte was very milky and had too much syrup, so it was very sweet. They hand-whisk their matcha per order, but our matcha drinks had come out grainy and the flavor wasn't smooth. The staff also weren't very nice. They weren't explicitly rude, but it was very clear that none of them wanted to be there or serving you. They also forgot to make me and my cousin's drink, and my cousin had even ordered 20 minutes after I did. I understand missing orders when it's super busy, but there was a normal flow of business at the time and they had missed two of our orders. The store itself is nice and has indoor and outdoor seating that is relaxing to sit and chat or read a book. They also have a couple pastries for sale. In the end, I would not recommend DNFA and there are about 3-4 other cafes in the same intersection a minute walk away that I would recommend you to go to instead, especially if you're looking for matcha. read more

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i got the raspberry tart, which was delicious but a bit pricey at $12 for a slice! i could taste the freshness of the raspberries, and i enjoyed how light the cream was! definitely a lovely place to spend a weekend morning, but note that it can get quite crowded later into the day read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - raspberry tart - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Staff is borderline comatose. Coffee is bitter. Vibe is unexceptional. Computers are not welcomed...But they have bathrooms.

Stopped by on a rainy Sunday morning to try their raspberry tart that I've heard good things about. (I'm not sure if the tart changes fruit seasonally/periodically but my friend specifically raved about the raspberry one.) There was a bit of a queue but we didn't have to wait too long. Seating is kind of limited - there's a handful of tables inside as well as a nice outdoor patio area (although sadly it rained on us while we were sitting outside haha). The tart was... fine? The custard felt a bit too bland for my taste (more "no" flavour than "bad" flavour) but the raspberries were sweet and tasted fresh. Price point was a bit high (around $10 iirc) for a slice, not sure if I'd be too keen to get it again. People seem to like their drinks though, I think I might want to come back and give that a try :) read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Raspberry tart - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Unfortunately, this place has really bad coffee and a stupid no laptops policy. The manager is rude and out of touch reality lol. Otherwise they have a nice patio. read more

Super kind and nice service, and a good amount of seating! The cappuccino I got was alright, but it's an aesthetic place and great location for walking around afterwards. read more

i got an iced cold brew and it was just okay -- not good not bad, just fine. my friend ordered an iced pistachio latte and rated it a 5/10, saying it was good but she has definitely had better. when we asked the barista for recommendations, she came across a bit indifferent, almost like she did not really want to answer. she asked what we were looking for (matcha, espresso drinks, alcohol etc), but in an off-putting way. to be fair, it was super busy, so perhaps that played a role, but she was still helpful in the end. the cafe itself is really spacious, with an interior that gives off a gallery vibe and a nice patio in the back. it can get loud at times, but that is to be expected on weekends. i also saw a few people order pastries that looked pretty good, so i would probably come back to try those. overall, i would say this spot is worth checking out, but with so many many cafes in the west village, it is definitely one of many to explore! read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - cold brew - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Really cute interior and vibes, but the drinks were very hit or miss. I got the hojicha latte with oat milk, which tasted like water, but I had a sip of the pistachio latte as well, which was quite delicious. For the size of the drink, the prices were quite high. It also felt like the amount of drink that was made for each cup was consistently too much, which meant that the drinks were filled to the point that every person in the store spilled their drink trying to pick them up because there was no room for a lid? The barista also snapped at me when I reminded her that my drink was with oat milk when she had told the other barista to make it with whole milk and told me that I never clarified that Cute vibes but would probably go somewhere else. Hojicha is a definite skip! read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Hojicha latte with oat milk - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

cute spot with decent bit of seating, very hip. i really enjoyed their coffee (got a regular latte). i'd describe it as mid-bodied, not acidic, crisp and clean, a bit sweet. very enjoyable. i wanted to buy their beans but they don't sell their espresso beans... odd but okay. apparently their tart is delicious, but i'll have to try it next time. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered: Iced Latte (~$7) Iced Strawberry Matcha (~$8) Croissant (~$6) Aya's take: Do Not Feed Alligators has been on my list to try for quite some time and I finally made it over! We ordered right away and went to grab a table. There's some seating inside but even more outside in their back patio area. The baristas looked a bit disorganized but were cranking out drinks pretty quickly. The Iced Latte was creamy, smooth, and the espresso was solid. The Iced Strawberry Matcha was fruity, refreshing, and silky. The strawberry portion is pre-made; they just pour it out of a larger batch while the matcha is whisked fresh. Both drinks were really good but the cups are so small compared to the prices of each! A 16oz cup would've been reasonable and on par with other cafes. The Croissant was surprisingly flaky, buttery, and light. Good snack to accompany the drinks. Glad I finally got to try DNFA! read more

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I've always wanted to check this place out and I walked by and decided to pop in for an afternoon pick me up. The coffee shop is not that big. There are some tables at the front and a counter on the side with some barstools across from where the baristas are making the drinks. But there is an outdoor patio in the back with some heat lamps! There is one bathroom near the front. I got a hot vanilla latte with oat milk ($8.17). He didn't ask me what size I wanted so I assume there's only one. Honestly, it was a very good latte. However, it wasn't too hot and because it wasn't that big I finished it in 30 minutes. They offer 10% off if you write a Google review. I asked about Yelp reviews, but he said Google only. *sigh* oh well, I tried. read more

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A tad overhyped, but still cute. Lots of seating inside but can still get crowded. Their pour-overs are pretty good, their Hojicha latte is not. Both are slightly overpriced. Definitely recommend sticking with a coffee-based drink. Service is fine, can get busy though so to try to come at an off hour. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Hojicha latte (left), Tea (right) - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

A bit pricey than most NYC coffee shops (paid over $7 for a chocolate croissant) and very MID I got a hot latte w oat milk and a small amount of maple syrup, and the espresso is very weak tasting. The maple syrup they use doesn't taste that good quality either. The chocolate croissant is not that great either - especially for the price - was too flaky for me personally Only bright side: staff was very sweet! Also note they don't allow laptops or tablets, so not WFH friendly (which is fine! Just be aware) read more

Okay, this place is amazing! So many creative and experimental processed coffees for pour over options! Beautiful outdoor courtyard with some heaters for late October afternoon. Clean, crisp branding, wonderful retail coffee, fun vintage for here dishes. Friendly staff. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Paradise Thermal Shock pour over - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Hmm, vibes were nice and their little outdoor patio situation is cute, but otherwise this place is a hard pass. Their drinks are expensive for what they are. My blueberry matcha tasted like it came from a pre-made mix, and my friend's iced chai was no better. We also tried their raspberry tart that we had heard good things about, but the custard was bland and the raspberries were not fresh-tasting. They do have a few outlets and a bathroom so it could be a nice WFH spot. read more

I've been here multiple times and it's overall pretty decent, but my one complaint is it can get very crowded and there's just not enough seating. In the warmer months, they have outdoor seating in a backyard patio area, but in the colder months, the tables and stools get snatched up very quickly. The menu is good with lots of great coffee and tea options. The baristas are generally pretty friendly and the pastries are good. I don't know that I would come out of my way to this coffee shop, but if in the neighborhood, it might be worth popping in. read more

Pretty interior and good seating. They also have outdoor seating out back. Americano is quality espresso but drinks are not cheap. Service is slow. Came in around 9:15 am, and there is seating availability. read more

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Stopped in on a Friday morning and was happy to see that they had multiple seats open. It was a really quiet spot for the morning! I tried their strawberry matcha ($7-8), which was okay. The strawberry was more like a strawberry milk than it was fresh, which isn't my preference. They don't allow laptops in this cafe, but it's a good spot to sit and chat with a friend or read. read more

Such a busy and cute cafe! This cafe has been on my list for a while, and it's even cuter in person. Slightly eclectic furniture with really cute drinks and food. I ordered the raspberry tart, and it was delicious. It was really light and flakey, and every piece of tart had a piece of raspberry as well. I also ordered the pistachio latte, but I thought it was just okay. It was a little too light with not enough pistachio flavor. However, they have a lot of other specialty lattes that I would be down to come back and try again! read more

Cute little coffee spot in WV. Been coming here when I am in the area and need a quick break. Limited seating and always crowded with ppl in 20-25 age group. read more

Not welcoming, the cashier has no sense of customer service! Nice patio, Good Matcha. read more

My favorite coffee shop in west village! They have some amazing beans and the pourover was delicious. Pretty expensive, but I guess that is just New York pricing. They have a nicely modern decorated interior and a very cute back outdoor patio that you can enjoy your coffee in. Honestly one of the bigger coffee shops in Manhattan. The baristas are super nice and was very friendly while helping me pick out which pourover I wanted. Would come back. read more

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Cool vibe and marketing. Latte tasted like watered down tea (?) and was literally not drinkable. Total waste of money, do not go. Plenty of places nearby that are much better. read more

wow was blown away by the almond croissant. Was perfectly crispy and flakey & not too sweet or heavy. Also loved the blueberry matcha!! A little pricey for the size, but one of my favorite matchas in the city read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Almond crossiant & blueberry matcha - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Super cute cafe. Great service, great coffee, great vibes. Will be back to try out their other menus! read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Vibes - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

I was really excited to stop by here, and finally made it out with a friend on a Saturday morning. The store was really empty; we were the only ones for the first 30 minutes or so, and even an hour later ~10:30 AM, there were only 3-ish parties in the store. Good place to catch up with a friend! The interior is nice, but gives an underlying feeling of being fake quality. Table was unbalanced and kept on wobbling, seating felt cheap, etc. The cortado was decent, but nothing mind-blowing. The cold brew my friend got had a off-putting taste to it. Overall, decent, but nothing special at all. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Came on a weekend just for a small cafe break. After hearing so much about the cafe, and looking at the aesthetic, I knew I wanted to visit just for a relaxing time. Matcha latte wasn't strong. Very subtle. The milk dulls the flavor of the matcha a lot. Foam from the latte was great though. Chocolate tart was overly sweet, but the matcha helped to balance out the sweetness a bit. Chocolate was smooth. Caramel on the inside was a good consistency. Crust was a bit on the drier side for me. There weren't too many seats available because it was raining, and they have maybe half of their seats located outside. Definitely would be nicer to visit on a sunny day. read more

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Classic WV Cafe- really cute vibes (they have an outdoor patio!) and quite a few tables and places to sit. I did not get any food during my visit, and while the cold brew was decent, I did not feel it was worth the price. I'd consider stopping by to try some food and have more of an "experience" but in terms of just grabbing a coffee, I'm more likely to try another spot. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

Unfortunately, this coffee in my opinion is overhyped. I would say the highlight of this experience was the ambiance, however, it's usually very cramped and very loud inside. The coffee itself is very Bleecker Street overpricing for very weak coffee. One unique thing is they have a slightly expanded menu and offer tonics and drinks, but unfortunately, I had also tried the butterfly blueberry matcha and thought the butterfly pea overpowered. Not worth the hassle or money - I would recommend trying another coffee shop in town. read more

We came here since my friend said she saw a lot of hype about this place online. This place was super packed and busy on a Saturday. The barista was superb friendly and took our orders. I got the hojicha latte and it tasted pretty bland. The hojicha taste was barely there. I felt like I was drinking milk for majority of my drink. I would not go back for their hojicha or matcha. read more

The "no laptop" policy is laudable--I just wish it was more prominently posted before I bought my $7 coffee. There was no signage in the window nor at the ordering counter so I was taken aback to being asked not to use my laptop. It's not a bad policy, but since I needed to work, I would have just gone somewhere else to avoid what became an unpleasant experience. read more

Great place to catchup with a friend NOT a place to do work. They're quite strict about their no laptop policy (saw the girl next to me get told to put away her laptop), but other than that this place is really cute and well decorated (was taking notes for my own apartment). Coffee was delicious, and I wish I hadn't eaten lunch beforehand or else I would've tried their pastries and food selection. Looks serious delicious and will be coming back to try it next time. read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York

I've been seeing this place going around on the internet and randomly walked by with my friend as we were attempting to walk the entirety of Manhattan. Decided to stop in for a break! I ordered an iced matcha which in itself was nothing special. It's what you expect from a matcha and I appreciated that it wasn't granular or anything. While I was drinking it there were definitely a few times when I had to stir it a little because the matcha was starting to collect at the bottom but nothing crazier than what happens with other matcha lattes I've had. What I really appreciated about this was that there are these syrups on a side table that you can add to your drink to flavor it. They not only have regular simple syrup but also honey, maple, and cinnamon syrups. So I was able to kind of customize my matcha to make it a bit different from drinks I'd get from other places. I added the cinnamon and honey syrups to my drink which added sweetness and flavor to an otherwise already stand up matcha! It was a really warm day so there were people sitting in their little outside seating area, which looked like a great place to catch up with friends or do some work. They also offer free water cups near the back which is super thoughtful! read more

Do Not Feed Alligators - Matcha Latte - Bookstores Near Me - New York, New York