Please note that I am giving Conwell Hall 5 stars because of the extremely unique location and…read moredecor. It's worth the stars for that. Otherwise, it's another coffee place. :) That being said, the building and the interior are worthy of your time to stop in, especially if you are looking for a coffee and, like me, do not want to go to just another Starbucks or other typical coffee place. It's an old bank and they kept that esthetic, from the lobby and teller stations to the bank vault in the back. The prices here are very similar to other coffee places yet you are getting a completely different and elevated experience. :)

TL;DR: A bit pricy but very aesthetic and a cozy vibe to hang out at while in FiDi…read more Food: I ordered the JG's Breakfast Sandwich ($13) and a side of Fried Tomatoes ($9). The ingredients felt quite high quality: the eggs were soft, the cheese was gooey, there was a good amount of meat. I think you could get a similar level of taste from a local bodega with a bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll though. I unfortunately don't think this sandwich was differentiated in taste enough to be almost double the price of my bodega's. I was hoping the tomatoes would be richer in taste too. They did not have the level of "wow" or sweetness I was hoping for -- not bad but no added explosion of flavor that you might be able to get from really good cherry tomatoes, for example. Service: The service is good here though! My friend and I had come here for lunch while waiting for the Ikea ferry on the weekend because there was a 1.5 hour window, and the staff were kind enough to let us pay early in order to not be stressed about catching the ferry on time. Ambiance: This is honestly the biggest selling point of this cafe, which would bring me back. The lighting is so dim and pretty, and the architecture is quite grand. If I happen to be in FiDi, I would be open to grabbing a drink here, but I would not necessarily go out of my way to check it out.

So after having lunch in New York's Chinatown and taking a stroll through little Italy, we took a…read moresubway ride to New York's K-Town or aka as Korea Town. Upon arrival we noticed the difference in crowds. Not as busy and packed sidewalks. Also it was a lot cleaner than Chinatown. Since we just ate at C-Town, it was time to find a good dessert place in K-Town. So we walked and we walked until I saw a banner sign showing shaved ice desserts. Then I noticed the name of the business is Grace Street. How fitting, because that is my wife's name. So we went in and what caught my eye was a mango shaved ice with mangoes, mochi, strawberries, and condensed milk, however I was over ruled by my wife and we went with the black sesame and mochi and condensed milk. It also had red bean, but that had to be on the side, since that gives me gout. Such nice staff taking orders and we went into the dining area to find a seat. What a large spacious area with many tables. Our order came out and it looked so good. The black sesame shaved ice or snow as it's also referred to as, was perfectly sweetened by the condensed milk and the chewy mochi. Definitely cleaned my pallet from our Chinese lunch and it helped cool me down from the New York heat. We got water, but there was no ice offered, so I asked one of the workers and he was kind enough to get me some. We are through that dessert like, if we didn't finish it fast, it was going to melt. We did not give it a chance to melt one bit. The staff here are efficient, as they saw we were done, they asked to clear our dessert bowl away. It was a nice experience even if it was just dessert. They definitely had more dessert options to offer, but i

Grace Street is a quick-service go-to in Koreatown for a sweet treat or afternoon snack. Our Mango…read moreMadness shaved snow hit the spotand was MASSIVE! The generous serving had creamy, silky layers and was easily enough for the two of us to share. Sweet, light, and refreshing. Plenty of seating, generous portions, and a stop here never disappoints! Located on 32nd St, between Broadway & 5th Ave Train: 34 St-Herald Sq (N/Q/R/W); also an easy walk from Penn Station. Overall, a great casual dessert stop after exploring K-Town, Midtown or nearby Chelsea.

Stopped by Daily Provisions to order breakfast on a Wednesday morning. There's seating indoors…read more(with low back stools) and seating out front (about four tables). I had to run to work after an appointment so I ordered for takeout. The person taking my order was friendly. I opted for the Lumberjack and a black cold brew. I received the drink very quickly, with a short wait for the sandwich. While waiting, one member of the staff stocking up supplies on the side started chatting with me and then she offered to check up on my sandwich. She came out with it shortly thereafter. She was very friendly and helpful. The sandwich held up well during my 15-minute commute to the office. It is a really indulgent sandwich, with each bite revealing the sweetness and butteriness of the maple crueller, the saltiness of the thick cut bacon, and the savoriness of the cheese and the eggs as the yolks popped. I sipped the cold brew in between bites to cut the richness. It was a very satisfying meal. The Lumberjack is not something I would recommend you eat every day, but it's good as an occasional treat. In the past I've ordered lunch from Daily Provisions via delivery (the "Chefy" salad and the chicken milanese with arugula salad are my favorites), but I might start adding other breakfast sandwiches to the mix.

I've been here a few times but today I finally came early enough to try the famed Lumberjack, a…read moreB.E.C. sandwiched between a maple cruller. It's delicious. The peppery, thick bacon and the quite sweet, icing-topped cruller are a beautiful study in contrasts. The egg was nicely runny. I will say that's it's definitely not a good on-the-go sandwich, as it falls apart easily. However, I don't think this is a great spot for coffee. I was a bit underwhelmed by my latte, which tasted more like thin drip coffee than a rich, strong espresso. I also think they could offer more sweetener options.

My friend brought us here after dinner and I was extremely impressed. Immediately noticed a huge…read moreline and was shocked but it moved quite fast. Wrapped around the block but only took 10 minutes with three different people taking orders. Simply a walk up window so no seating but the streets of New York are prime to walk around and indulge on ice cream. Snagged a regular which is two flavors (though they don't seem to be traditional full scoops). Comes with panna whipped cream, an option of a drizzle, and a topping for crunch. Lots of time to view the menu in line since there are multiple taped to the windows. Cookies n' Panna - this was especially creamy, smooth, and flavorful. Good blend of Oreo cookies with a creamy chocolate overall profile. I'm not sure if I can give enough credit to this flavor but definitely try it. They offer panna on the top of all ice cream for a reason, their panna is delicious and they want to show it off (plus it's in the name like come on, can't be more obvious). Banana Moose Tracks - this had a nice banana flavor but unfortunately I think the cookies n' panna melting a bit on top overpowered the flavor. Hard to fully rate but I enjoyed the other flavor way more and would want to try another flavor instead of this.

Very yummy! Another popular NYC place that is worth the wait! The wait looked very long when we…read morewent (wrapped around the corner) but it went by very quickly. The quality of the ice cream is fantastic. Creamy, rich, and smooth. They have speciality items for the month as well as some signature items. Most scoops come with a topping and the option of panna. Definitely get the panna! It's a better tasting whipped cream!

Overall: 4.5/5 One…read moreof my favorite things about this place is that they use organic oat milk as their default, so no worrying about lactose or paying a surcharge for alternative milk. They also have cocktails on the menu which is something we definitely need to come back for. We got their spring specials this time but there are so many drinks I still want to try. The space is a bit cramped so it's more of a grab and go situation. The Banana Bread Hojicha ($8.75) was wow, it tastes exactly like it sounds. It was sweet enough for me without needing any additional sweetener. The only issue was that the hojicha came out a little grainy, so I think the barista didn't mix it as well as they would matcha. The Cherry Blossom Matcha ($8.50) was everything we imagined cherry blossom to taste like. A lot of times cherry blossom drinks end up tasting pretty off, but this one actually delivered. It's made with ground cherry blossom which I think makes all the difference. The matcha itself was good but the drink runs on the less sweet side, so my husband added honey and brown sugar syrup to his. By the time I got to try it, it tasted just as good as mine. We are definitely coming back for those cocktails.

Vibe/ambiance: cute little coffee / matcha shop w cocktail menu…read more Service: standard Items ordered: - matcha latte: good, reliable matcha latte w good quality matcha

This cafe in Theater District has so much seating inside and is very clean! Theres 3 floors of…read moreseating. I got an Iced Matcha latte which was alright. I've had better but it wasn't bad at all. The Pistachio Tres Leches was sweet but tasty and really pretty. There's bathrooms inside and it looks like a good space to do work if needed. Very kind and friendly staff as well.

It's a cute cafe but sad that being a middle eastern cafe, they were out of adeni tea. Like that is…read moresupposed to be the heart of this place, and that's why I actually went there, but they didn't have it. We then went for pistachio match latte, which was okay, too sweet and had a Dubai chocolate flavor to it. The staff there was super nice and friendly for me, compared to the other bad reviews, maybe they worked on it!

The cream puffs didn't look anything special, but they turned out amazing. The black sesame and…read morematcha both had deep flavors. If you eat it fresh, it is nice and cold like biting into ice cream with a waffle cone. It exceeded my expectations and can't wait to come back!

Small seating area, fast service, tasty treats. I got the cute Totoro macaron and an iced matcha…read morejasmine latte. The macaron was good and sweet but I wasn't a fan of the latte. Forgot to take a photo of the latte. It was more jasmine tea with a hint of matcha or maybe that's how it's suppose to taste. But I prefer matcha to taste like matcha. That was my fault. Con's: tables could have been cleaned.

What an amazing place for breakfast or brunch!…read more I went there for breakfast however the place was packed and I couldn't wait for a table so my only option was taking it to go. I got the Holy Shishito which was scrambled eggs with shishito peppers, cheddar, lemon aioli and chili flakes on a piece of sourdough bread. What an amazing and full of flavor sandwich! I truly enjoyed eating this! I'm certainly coming back here to try other things on the menu!

Probably the best flat white in Grand Central area. I am keen on counter culture beans and you can…read moreactually taste the beans, which I feel is so often missing from other flat whites nearby that are too milky. At $5 pre-tax, it's still manageable, but from a volume standpoint is probably 6 oz if I had to guess. I've never dined in because it's open kitchen and I would imagine smelling like it after I left, but the staff have always been nice and are efficient. Recommend!

My friend told me to meet her at the Bibliotheque, and so I did, not knowing what I am walking into…read more(no googling before hand). Wow, what a beautiful space! When you enter there is a bar you can sit at and two large high top tables next to it. As you walk further in there is a lounge with couches and various sizes tables. The whole space is surrounded by books! Heaven! We ordered a chai, matcha and a ginger cookie. Shout out to the woman taking my order for comping me my drink for my birthday! Everyone from the staff was friendly - I really enjoyed being there. The only thing I would say is someone should come by to check on the tables more often as I had to return other people's abandoned drinks. But you know what first world problems, am I right? Maybe they can have a sign or mention to customers to return their own cups before leaving. I sort of can't imagine why people don't... It is quite popular spot so you need to be very patient and strategic if you want to grab a table, as well as sprinkled with a little bit of luck. We unfortunately got there a little late. I went there at 3pm and hunted for a table and my friend got there by 330pm. By the time we ordered and started drinking our coffees - we were informed the lounge area will be closed at 4pm to prepare for the evening wine bar. Oh right this cafe turns into a wine bar in the evenings! How cool! At 4pm we thankfully grabbed one of the high tables - sharing it with another couple but it was large enough for the 4 of us. The lights dimmed and the atmosphere changed to more intimate. We unfortunately had to leave at 5pm, but I imagined picking up a James Baldwin book, ordering some white wine and enjoying both.... Mmm definitely next time. Maybe sometimes after work - sounds like a great wind down.

there is a reason this cafe/wine bar tops every "best places to work remote from" list I've found…read more - this the most gorgeous bookstore and cafe that slowly turns into a wine bar. the walls are covered in beautiful books with sections for weird female protagonists and banned books. large couches, tables, spinning plushy chairs, truly a range of seating options until 4pm when it turns over for dinner service (beware 90 min wifi limit!!) - the coffee is reasonably priced ($5 americano with almond milk) and the service is very fast at the counter. the food menu is minimal until dinner, so I went with the one sandwich option with meat. - the prosciutto Gruyère was delicious. the bread has a crispy crunch while the inside had the perfect amount of butter to soften the inside further. cheese was sharp and meat was salty, a classic combination done well. - I loved it here and will certainly come back when I have hotspot data or downloaded materials to work on after the 90 min wifi limit

I was meeting a friend here for light lunch & desserts. Having walked by her numerous times, we…read moredecided to give them a try. Upon arrival, we were greeted at the counter to sit at any table inside or out and a server will help us. The inside is quaint with ample tables and chairs, with display of a commercial professional espresso machine and display of some of their pastries. Decided on outside, we found a table with two chairs and waited for service. Very quickly a young woman greeted us and while we looked at the menu, brought us water with lemon at our request. We end up ordering first two sandwiches, one with prosciutto and the other caprese. We waited to order our coffee drinks and parties afterwards. The sandwiches came quickly and to our surprise the sandwich was warmed which my preference and both were served on ciabatta-like buns that's had textures of foccacia. We loved both sandwiches. We then ordered the Italian donuts with Nutella and the cookies horn with light lemon crème as well as a cortado and latte. Pastries were also warmed and overall satisfied with our choices. I would come back here as I'm in the neighborhood often. Great place to meet a friend with reasonable prices and quality food.

My friend saw this place as a recommend place for hot chocolate so we decided to stop by on a…read moreThursday night. The place itself is super cute and very cozy. The menu is fairly on the basic side - mainly drinks and pastries and there is some sandwiches. We decided to get the hot chocolate with whip cream (the whip cream is very needed). It was very rich, thick and delicious and not "too sweet." The whip cream really makes it more creamy and it does not really add to the sweetness which was good. We also got a side of Salame e Formaggio which I would recommend passing on because the cheese was kind of hard and not that great. The salami was good and honestly I'm not a fan of olives but my friend who liked it enjoyed them. Overall - a cute place to stop by for a hot chocolate and maybe a pastry!