Some of the best coffee I have had. The cafe cortado is thick and rich. The attention to detail is…read moresuperb. It comes with a side of sparkling water. I have been offered a shot of still water elsewhere a handful of times. Most places don't even do that, but never sparkling water. It really complements the coffee and cleanses the palette. They go the extra mile.

Emily and I came here specifically to test out their matcha program, and we weren't disappointed…read more Rich, earthy, whisked right in front of you with proper technique. Worth every penny.

This cafe is super cute and served really fun drinks. We tried their special Knicks themed matcha…read moredrink. It tasted like a delicious sweet treat and we really enjoyed it since it was unique and never tried anything like it. There are a few seats inside and I would definitely love to come back and try other drinks.

Just tried the Einspanner today to switch it up. Wowza, very very tasty!! I usually only drink the…read moredrip coffee, but I highly recommend trying the Einspanner if you're looking for something tasty. Reminds me of a tiramisu

Ludlow Coffee Supply became my daily stop during my entire stay in the Lower East Side and I am not…read moreeven a little sorry about it. I had about ten lattes over the course of my trip and every single one was perfect. I ordered the bourbon vanilla latte and it was absolutely incredible. Service is super fast too, you are in and out with a latte in about three minutes which is ideal when you are exploring the city. What makes this spot even cooler is that there is a really rad clothing store in the back which makes it a fun little discovery every time you walk in. Great coffee, great vibes and a hidden shopping moment all in one. If you are staying in the LES this needs to be your go to morning stop.

I was up early and looking for a coffee shop open in my neighborhood. Saw that Ludlow coffee supply…read moreopens at 7 so I strolled over. I entered at exactly 7:01am, and said 'hello' to the girl behind the register. She proceeds to stare at me without so much as a reply and then shares an eye roll with her co worker, as if my mere presence there somehow offended her. I tried again: "good morning," I said- to which she finally replied, with quite the affect: "what can I get you" Truly the only thing I could reason was that the barista was bothered that a customer came in as soon as they opened and she somehow thought it appropriate to not only ignore a friendly greeting, but to quietly (very visibly) gripe with her colleague about it. Hate to break it to the barista there, but the place opens at 7, so maybe dont act so flabbergasted that customers might enter and do something crazy like say "hello" and ask for a coffee... Maybe I'm getting old, but I find the Gen Z affect truly shocking sometimes... they seem to think they can behave with total impunity, broadcasting without shame their inane, acidic, and constant state of 'omg I am not ok right now.' They throw it at anyone they please, all with a complete disregard for simple human decency. I must say, I did have a pleasant remainder of my day. In its own peculiar way, perhaps it's not a bad thing to have such a foul experience first thing in the morning - it can only get better from there !

Today's cafe - The Lost Draft. I was looking for a cafe with wifi while meeting up with my sister…read moresince she had an online meeting. Saw this place on Yelp w/ pictures of people on their laptop and glad I visited! The vibes in here are good. It's peaceful, with music playing pretty loudly that it drowns out the noise of people talking. There's a lot of seating and basically everyone that comes in here comes in to work on their laptop. Perfect for a hot day since they got the air conditioner blasting at a perfect temperature. I ordered a matcha latte with oat milk. It was okay. I think it could use more matcha as it mostly tasted like oat milk. I also ordered a carrot cake muffin which was good, not too sweet. Service was quick. I could see myself coming here again to do work as there's not many cafes in the area that allow laptop work. I'll try the coffee drinks next time.

Lost Draft Coffee was a great find. I tried the Osmanthus latte and it fully lived up to the hype…read more The flavor was unique and really well done. It is also a great spot to work from home. The café is spacious with plenty of outlets, and the staff were super friendly throughout my visit. I would definitely come back.

Came here on a sunday afternoon. It was lively, but we were able to quickly get drinks and find a…read moretable. I really liked the plant decor and the amount of natural lighting, and how they had games like chess and uno that you could play for free. The drinks themselves were just ok. The matcha latte had ok flavor, but the freddo cappuccino had a bit of a metallic aftertaste. However, I would come back again for the ambiance.

What a cute coffee shop in the middle of NOHO that serves yummy drinks and feels very peaceful?!…read moreHeard about it a while and decided to stop by since I was in the area. Got myself a Cafe Lyria which is their Greek espresso with honey and oatmilk. I typically get my lattes with less ice but I actually would not recommend it for this drink because it does help dilute the espresso and the sweetness. It was strong and tasty overall. The decor was very cute and aesthetic with the high ceilings, giant floor to ceiling windows, greenery, brick walls and wooden furniture. Good amount of seating indoor and outdoor - perfect for a chill hangout or to get some work done. Staff were polite. Drinks came out quick despite a long line on a weekend morning.

The coffee was a great spot. Loved the light roast and the staff was super friendly. I would say…read morethis gem is right by the NyU campus and nothing but stellar spots to checkout. The latte was light and perfectly paired with the almond milk. Love it.

I'm not a big coffee drinker but will grab a latte if I'm up early. Something great about this…read moreplace is they're open at 7:00am which is a rare find nowadays. As someone who is frequently working and out the door by then, this is a huge win! I got the iced maple latte with oat milk. I liked it just fine. It was a good balance of milky-coffee-sweet. I couldn't really taste how this was different from a vanilla latte, but I like vanilla lattes so it doesn't really matter. Possibly it was a bit more deeper and aromatic in its sweetness but I can't say with 100% certainty. At the end of the day, I needed caffeine early in the morning and Saltwater was able to deliver. As others have mentioned the size of the coffee is impressive compared to other local shops.

Exactly what a coffee shop should be…read more Good coffee, good service, chill vibe. The workers were very friendly and were also working hard. They deserve a raise!

Great coffee shop, super chill vibes where all the decor is very homey. The moss wall is also quite…read moreaesthetic, and the plants tie together the wood-heavy space. I got the chai latte and the butter croissant, which were both excellent. The chai was quite sweet and rich, which is right up my taste alley, but could be a bit too sweet for some. The flavors were great to me, though. The butter croissant was also really good. Flaky on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside. It crumbs everywhere when you bite it, but that's a great texture for croissants. Space is friendly for working/reading/chatting with others, but do note that it's not that big, so sometimes finding a seat or a table can be challenging.

((4.75 stars)) if…read moreyou're in NoLita, have time, and in need of well-made coffee, then stop by % Arabica. i have been here a few times in the past and more often recently...it really depends on if i have things to do that involve traversing Prince Street. the airy coffee shop lets in a lot of natural light and has good lighting inside to keep the interior vibe bright, energetic, but not frenetic. the space exudes a clean modern aesthetic--off-white plus warm woods. a really good amount of seating in the forms of a large sofa area as well as the stools at the front windows. while the Arabica is often busy, the interior has that neat organized energy even with people milling about waiting for their coffee. while they do serve a small variety of baked items like croissants and brownies....the star is the menu of finely crafted coffee drinks. if you enjoy the flavor of coffee, order an espresso or Americano--the coffee doesn't miss. i believe it's a medium roast of Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee beans, but i think they have different bean choices or two if you prefer a different roast/blend. the Americanos, iced Americanos and espressos have a really satisfying flavorful coffee --kinda dark chocolatey, somewhat nutty, a low acidity, and almost a natural sweetness. really good stuff. the baristas here do not rush coffee drinks and that is a big reason why the drinks are consistently well-made beyond the talent of the staff. even when there is no line to the order counter, you'll often have a little wait because typically people sitting or standing around are all waiting for their orders. but the wait is worth it. trust. i will say the the folks typically taking orders feel a bit frosty and not authentic in interactions--just my read on the vibe. it's always a friendly veneer not a deep warmth especially if you have questions about the coffee roast or blend...maybe it's because lack of knowledge but often times it feels like they're distracted. but in their defense, everyone behind the counter seems to be doing 8 million things beyond a singular role which is a great and all, but I feel like this is why when i order let's say an "iced Americano"--the order will be inputted as a "hot Americano" as this happened the last time i was here. when i pointed this out, it still took a bit of time for my order to get corrected mainly because the counter person seemed to be doing too much or is tasked with doing too much. again, not a big deal but this is not the first time this happened. nonetheless, eventually i got my iced Americano and all was good. another snag ate % Arabica is the coffee condiment area. it's small and neatly arranged, but it ends up getting too crowded with people taking an exorbitant amount of time lallygagging while adding simple syrup or a lid to their coffees or the area is just too cramped because often the line to order snakes across this area which is only a couple of feet away. it's not the greatest placement for the condiments or lids imo. this can be (not always) be fairly frustrating when the shop is busy and you've already waited for you coffee and now you have to wait for someone to lacksadaisically pout a lid on their coffee, add sugar, their drink, etc. these are not reasons to avoid % Arabica, but to temper expectations when it comes to when it's busy or you want some down-to-earth hospitality along with your coffee. all that said, this is must for your morning or afternoon caffeine fix when you want a drink that is carefully made and represents that in the pleasant flavor of their coffee.

Some really solid coffee in New York. It's a great spot for a pick-me-up…read more I got an iced Kyoto Latte and my friend got a hot Americano. My palette isn't delicate enough to pick apart the tasting notes of the beans, but it went down smooth and it wasn't too sweet either. The interior was lively, service was quick. Drinks came out in a reasonable time, despite it being quite busy when we went. I've been recommended this place by friends in the past, and I will continue to recco this place to more friends in the future,