Be warned: the owner is a vocal Trump supporter. So that's where your money is going. Pros: very strong coffee, good internet, not super busy. Other cons: bad lighting, bad acoustics. read more

When I lived in the East Village, I'd come to this coffee shop almost everyday. I'd come for a great coffee to go, for a coffee date with a friend, to read my book on the bench that's basically outside, or to do work on my laptop all day. There is something about this coffee shop that just makes me feel so good to spend time in. Maybe it's the adorable ambience, the minimalist decor, the not-too-loud and always great music, or of course the awesome coffee. My only complaint is that I wish there was more seating! But even with the few seats, I've never had trouble getting one. Now that I don't live in the East Village anymore I don't get to come by as often, but I still try to go out of my way to get there whenever I can :) read more

Awesome find! Super cute cafe with great coffee, served in mugs if you order "for here", which is always a homie touch. I came here to study and found the cafe to be a nice study/work environment. There isn't a ton of seating, but if you can snag a seat, it's a great spot. They play jazz over the speakers, which sets the mood perfectly for an east village cafe. Another huge plus is their drip coffee is only $2.00!! That's cheaper than the commercial chains for coffee (Dunkin, Starbucks, etc.) A great find, would highly recommend a stop in! read more

Incredible people. Incredible coffee and espresso. Stop on in and enjoy. Outdoor seating available.

Best ristretto in NYC, no joke. You like Abraço? Avoid the crowds and walk 1 block down to this place. You can actually sit down! Inside! Seriously, you can count the number of drops of espresso in the ristretto. Awesome. These guys are on another level. No run of the mill Marzocco with red lettering. They got that big bad monster mother with yellow lettering. You can taste the difference. Very new so check it out before its get overcrowded. Huge big windows, benches outside and great wood furniture if you want to chill out a bit. If this place doesn't become a hit, it just confirms New Yorkers have still not evolved beyond Starbucks pumpkin lattes. Seriously man. Try some real coffee. read more

I got a great oat cap here the other day. The shot was well-balanced and perfectly-pulled. The milk was the perfect temperature and nice and foamy. Coffees made with love in the neighborhood. read more

LOVE THEIR AMERICANO!! Location: East village, I am here exploring you, starting from coffee shops. Elsewhere espresso is a great traditional coffee shop. Not fancy like coffee project, not commercial like beans, Elsewhere espresso is just being a legit place for a coffee break. They have wifi inside, and some tables for people to sit and chat and simply drink good coffee. they also offer pastries for customers to have a quick bite. Why not! Coffee: love their americano, very strong, very delicious, very wanna try twice in a day. Service: the girl is definily moaning against Monday since she's not smiling to anyone and gives me a feeling of this-is-monday-and-i-am-angry face. it's okay. I feel ya Price: compared to west village, east village coffee shop is cheap, cheap in a good way. Thanks overall: I forgot to mention that their chairs are extremely uncomfy but I will be back. The americano is too good to not come back. 4 solid stars read more

Whenever the closest Starbucks is either too far or too crowded, I love finding small, local coffee shops. So while I was waiting for L to have lunch at Malai Marke, I went across the street to Elsewhere Espresso. And I fell in love. It's a quaint little coffee shop with free wifi and small tables - great for doing homework/studying or catching up with a friend. I was between a couple playing chess and a kid studying for his midterms. The shop also has copies of the day's newspapers for customers to read while enjoying a cup of joe. I'm definitely coming back here when I'm in the area - the barista was also absolutely hilarious. I'm not a fan of late people, so she and I decided to come up with different ideas to punish my friend for being late. I don't think I've had that much fun with a barista in a long time. I also love the fact that because this place is still relatively hidden, it's like a neighborhood gem. It's never really crowded and it's nice and quiet - super relaxing. read more

Really really like this coffeeshop. It just so happens that it's across the street from my guitar teacher. How convenient! Of late, I've taken to stopping in here for an hour before a lesson, to have a sip of cold brew & flip some pages of my latest volume. What to expect? Super duper calafragalistically excellent coffee. What else? Really really friendly people. I don't know if it's cause it's so small or out of the way, but i feel almost like I'm in Brooklyn! Dogs under the tables, friendly staff smiling, and asking you how you're doing... I just love it everytime I stop in. :) read more

I had an almond milk latte here today and it was so amazing! They also have tons of vegan options for other fancy drinks too. It's refreshing to see a coffee shop that a vegan can get a regular drink at. It's so easy to offer soy or almond milk, yet most places don't. I also had vegan brunch there today too! They were hosting a pop-up company who did vegan brunch today, and it was great! I will definitely go to more events like this in the future! read more

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This was the worst shot I've had in New York. Anyone who saw the bubbly mess should have known it would be very off, but the barista handed over the cup without a second glance. I probably should have complained, but the fact that he didn't even notice the shot was funky made me doubt that he'd do anything to correct the situation. Perhaps it was just the guy working, but in the future I think I'll head elsewhere. read more

I found this place in a quest to find the closest place to my apartment, and it turns out it's WONDERFUL. I got an espresso (the most important quality test) and it was short pulled and perfect. Hot, black as night, with the slightest crema. Tastes like purity and sin at the same time. Sexually good. Soy cappucino and decaf espresso are just as good. The only issue is the pastries. I had the blueberry scone which was quite weak and the banana chocolate chip muffin which was OK. Maybe skip the pastries unless they improve them. So--lovely espresso, mediocre pastries. Should be four stars, by my book. But the SERVICE and the lovely LACK OF PRETENTION is so important. I feel so comfortable here and the team is small and confident and knowledgable. An atypical place for its location. No chic attitudes, but definitely a chic place. And uhhh, that espresso. read more

I got a french roast drip coffee that was absolutely delicious. I sat here on a Saturday afternoon for a good three hours reading and writing and it was awesome. It's so nice to find a place in NYC where you don't feel like you're being rushed out. People came in and out, but there was no loud obnoxious customers or blasting music. Totally what I needed. There isn't much seating and the tables are small, but I must have come at a great time because it never over crowded. If you appreciate good coffee, you'll love this place. read more

I have to say that I very much WANTED to like this place as I live right above it. But I have been happily surprised with the consistently delicious coffee, super nice staff and pretty fantastic pastries. I think they are getting them from LuLu's and MAN OH MAN was the pumpkin spice cinnamon bun thing pretty darn delicious. Really like the guy running it and the morning barista. I really should remember their names but I don't. Still, they greet me and my other with a smile every time. Very awesome place to get my morning coffee. I plan on hanging out there more on weekend mornings - cute decor and inviting atmosphere. read more

This is probably my favorite coffee place to study at if you can snag a seat! There's probably space for a max of 8 people there if they all have their laptops but the place itself if pretty spacious and very chill. A lot of sunlight floods in through the wall length windows here. Think that the coffee prices are also great as well. For only $2 they give you this enormous bowl like cup of coffee. read more

They no longer seem to serve Cake Thieves Bakery products, and my early morning visit was met with just a sad display of pedestrian baked goods and no one at the counter, so I wish I didn't opt for the really weak croissant. Nice ambiance, but won't be returning since I don't imbibe. http://a002-vod.nyc.gov/html/very_appetizing.php?id=902&pn=1 read more

Nice local coffee shop near NYU Tisch with great coffee and service. I was visiting NY and waiting while my daughter did a dance audition. They offer pour overs, which I like because you can pick your coffee variety and it's freshly made. They offer a nice selection. I had an Ethiopian and a Sumatran. Both were delicious and made to the right strength, which is to say strong but not muddy. I also had a blueberry scone. It was small and not very sweet, which is actually the way I like a scone. The barista was very friendly. She brought my coffee to my table and was happy to chat. They have free wifi. It's not a big place but comfortable. There isn't a lot of seating so not sure how crowded it gets. It was exactly the place I wanted to relax on a Sat morning with a really good cup of coffee. read more

A really cute coffee shop that doesn't suffer from the overcrowded-with-"freelance-writer" syndrome (at least not yet). I stopped in on a day off with about an hour to kill and had a great americano, free wifi, and a quiet coffee shop to read and think. One minus--the benches are about 2-3 inches narrower than they should be and not entirely comfortable. Maybe that accounts for why it's not too crowded? read more

When I visited this quaint caffeinated destination, they were just in the opening moments of their enterprise. They have wifi for those who may be interested. Their hours, if I remember correctly, are 7 am to 7 pm. The use high quality coffee that was all fair-trade. They had vegan baked goods. I was not fond of the cinnamon roll, but then, I am not a vegan so I would prefer the real eggy-buttery deal. Since they were a novel location for coffee and baked goods, there were not a lot of people at the tables or in and out. I found a table easily each time I visited but be warned, there are not a lot of spaces to crash. They usually have a funny sign out front to attract in guests. On Sundays, the owner carries the New York Times but you will need to ask for it. Evidently, it is a hot commodity. My tip still stands: "Great atmosphere, small space, and a large variety of pour over options." read more

In town with my family visiting for a week. So far, I have had two cappuccinos and a double espresso at Elsewhere. The two caps were on consecutive mornings and were excellent. The espresso was this afternoon and was, surprisingly, really bad. Rather than a nice brew topped with a proper crema, the cup was basically all one thick, bitter, almost soupy liquid. Foolishly, I didn't send it back, but I should have. It was a different girl this afternoon than it had been in the mornings, and she didn't seem nearly as comfortable with the equipment and the process as the morning girl does. I'll give benefit of the doubt and try again later this week. Elsewhere itself is a cute little place, and both baristas have been very polite and cordial. Their prices are very reasonable as well. read more

Friendly staff but most important they have tasty and hight quality coffee/espresso. Huge fan. read more

The coffee was good, but then my friend went to eat a macaroon we had bought nearby and the barista came out from behind the bar to tell her off about the "no outside food or drink" policy. It was really weird and off-putting read more

Very small and clean cafe in East Village. I'm surprised they don't put more tables in because the place feels like it has a lot of empty space in the middle of the store. There were a bunch of people on laptops plowing away when we came. The latte was a little bland, and the espresso flavor wasn't super rich like many of the refined espresso shops in the neighborhood. Pretty decent nonetheless. Their prices also seem steeper than some of the other coffee shops in the hood, but maybe that's just in comparison to the quality. No decaf! Service is standard, they make sure you get your caffeine fix efficiently. read more

The coffee is good without being excellent. This is probably the best spot around to sit down and enjoy your coffee at a table - there's 4 or 5 tables, a bar with about 6 stools and some bench seating as well as outdoor seating. read more

Really cool spot in the neighborhood! I've come here a couple times to get some work done. Good espresso to go with a solid working space. Kinda similar to a few other cafes between 1st and A but they're like that for a reason. Definitely worth it! read more

Spacious, chill coffee shop with a decent amount of seating, various options (I like the pour over). The next best option from Abraco when it's cold outside! read more

New coffee shop in the EV, focused on just the basics. That means no syrups (except for chocolate), just coffee and the core espresso drinks (latte, cappuccino). Their strength appears to be in the latter, as I greatly preferred my husband's latte to my iced coffee. They don't have food on the menu, but they did offer the customers complimentary mixed nuts while we were there. Random, but nice. The space is on the small side, but the high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows (which were open on the warm fall day we were here) makes it feel open and airy nonetheless. Fast, free wifi makes it a good place to get some work done. I'll likely be back. read more

I love coming to this small coffee shop. There's usually always a seat unless it's a weekend morning. Their coffee is STRONG and not for the weak hearted. I really enjoy it but just don't drink 2 large coffees at once :) The baristas are really nice and there are a lot of locals that come in, the music and the vibe are relaxing, and they always have fresh almond croissants. Lucky this place is right next to me. Oh, and the store chalkboard sign always has something witty drawn on it. read more

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Very excellent. I came on a saturday afternoon and it was beyond silent. The music is on super low and everyone seemed deep in...checking emails and answering iMessages: so seems to be okay for studying, at least at the time. all this aside, very good coffee. I am pleased. read more

I had some time to kill and decided to walk here from Union Square to get a pastry and coffee. I should have known that at 5pm there would be no pastries, so I got a Cortado with Almond milk. Smooth, bold and creamy, it was super tasty. Plus soy and almond milk only costs 25 cents extra so I didn't feel ripped off like I would have felt at fourbucks. Will be back. read more

REALLLLLLY strong espresso. The Americano was one of the best I've had. It's a perfect place to grab a wake me up and apply for more jobs that will reject me read more

Vibe: super quaint (on the smaller side), plays cute old-fashioned background music that's lively - a mix of folky and more soothing music. Seating: a small counter of 4 bar stools, then about 4 small tables that fit 2 people each. They also have a really cute bench that is right in front and faces the window, so you can do some serious people watching. The drip coffee was so good! And super affordable - only $3 and didn't even have to pay extra for almond milk. I had a Sumatra, which the barista recommended. It was so delicious and unique - sweet bell pepper, light malt, and dark chocolate. I wanted to try the cookies as well but they were out. The barista was also super friendly. Great place to work solo or with another person - I came here to do some work and there are a few outlets, one set near the leftmost bar stools and one set near the backmost corner table. What I'd come back for: more drip coffee - they had 2 other types with really interesting fruity mixtures. Also, the lattes seemed really great (if you're into more milky coffees) and so did the pastries! read more

Perfect cozy ambiance and good espresso /scones. They have both half and half and almond milk which is great. Friendly knowledgeable staff and a crowd that feels mostly local. read more

Great coffee shop. 2 dollar drip coffee cannot be beat, served in cute hand made mugs. The little snacks were pretty good too, not something that would blow your mind but still tasty. The ambiance is great, it is a quiet place made for people who want to get work done. Not much else needs to be said, this is a coffee shop that I forsee myself coming back to many times over but I can see why it would not be for everyone, with its quiet music and small seating arrangments. read more

Good quality coffee at a quiet spot. Sat outside on the bench watching squirrel broke into someone's apartment. If you're going to Raku and they have a line outside, this is a perfect place. read more

Come here, they use Coffeelabs which is based in Tarrytown,Westchester and their coffee is hands down one of the best!

I stopped in since i live on the street. Firstly, the service is not great. The single barista looked agitated and spoke to me like I was annoying her. She wasn't very good in handling the coffee and espresso as well. I had a latte- she just splashed the overly heated milk into the cup. It's still too hot to drink right now. Overall- not a pleasant experience and I won't go back again. read more

Excellent espresso ! The taste of it is just perfect ! Not too strong and not too sour ! Just perfect ! You can forget Starbucks and other coffee stores ! The place is small and quiet. The music is relaxing. You can plug easily your smartphone or computer. I love the bench inside and outside! There are also some books and magazines ready for you to read read more

My coffee (latte) was just alright - not noticeably strong or hot - so that was mildly disappointing. Not much ambiance to the place, poor/uncomfortable seating, and barely anyone there. They didn't do anything wrong and were perfectly nice but not a place I will return to with the number of other high quality cafes in the area. read more

Elsewhere Coffee seems like everywhere else. The coffee was average, and the barista was kinda cold. Nice place to get some work done. Just felt like I could go elsewhere, and have the same experience. read more