This place was incredible! I felt like I was transported out of New York City. The space is huge and I especially loved all of the plants. The only thing is that it does smell a lot like a gym, because there is literally a climbing gym below this café. This would be a great place to study and work, but I will say it was quite busy on a Saturday afternoon, and there were pretty much no open tables available. I appreciate that there is an elevator available, so that's great in case you're with folks who can't or do not want to take the flight of stairs up. I ordered the Hong Kong style milk tea (iced), and I also tried the pineapple bun and scallion bun. I will say the buns were just OK; I feel like I've had better buns in Flushing or other places in Chinatown. But it is nice that they have Hong Kong style milk tea, which is not too sweet. In general, I would say that the wow factor of this place is more so the ambience and the space itself rather than the food or drinks. read more

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I almost want to gatekeep this hidden oasis, but I can't because it's too good not to share. It's like a little jungle tucked inside NYC. Located on the second floor with tons of seating, but it was packed with people working (makes sense once you're there). The staff was amazing and gave great recommendations. I got the brown sugar caramel mocha, my sweet tooth was very happy. Perfect caffeine fix. Honestly, I stayed way longer than planned just chatting with friends. Such a nice escape from the NYC hustle. read more

The barista/cashier was one of the nicest guy ever! Very accommodating after I ordered a decaf cortado hot, then asked to add ice because I suddenly changed my mind. He answered any questions I had. The space itself is fairly large, with a big communal table for co-working. Less so for intimate hangouts - I struggled to find a table with chairs so I sat at the last empty space for two by the counter. We got a scallion bun and a bolo yau bun. Decent - works as a snack. I would love to try their HK milk tea one day when it's not too late in the evening. read more

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What a chill coffee shop this is. It is on the second floor of what looks to be a wall climbing gym. I saw someone post this drink the espresso tonic and I was like ohh that looks good, I want to try it. So, I did just that. Highly recommend coming here. read more

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Such a cute, spacious place to work, study, or read! I came down here with my book and tried one of their pastries. Although most of the seats were taken, I was able to snag an empty one at the end of their long stone table. I ordered a red bean bun, which was so great. It was so soft and comforting. The red bean was just sweet enough, not cloying. I also got a yuzu drink, which was so incredibly refreshing. Overall, I enjoyed my entire experience here, from the ambience to the food. If you're nearby, try this place! read more

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Service + ambiance were the same as last time. When I ordered: - Mango Coconut Matcha: good color, coconut forward, needed repeated stirring, otherwise the mango would get lost, personally didn't like the coconut flakes read more

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I came here to catch up with a friend over some coffee, and it was such a cute space! The cafe is attached to a gym and is a spacious environment filled with plenty of natural lighting and plants. Their menu has some influences of Hong Kong, such as their lap cheong sandwich, bolo buns, or HK milk tea. Service here is quick and polite. I got their HK milk tea and really enjoyed it. The cafe was really busy, and seemed to be a great space for doing work. They have wifi, public restrooms, but minimal outlets. I would love to come back here sometime. read more

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Georgie's is an airy coffee shop / cafe perched above VITAL Climbing Gym. a short walk upstairs above street level is a fairly spacious interior, adorned with plants. modern clean-to-eye decor combined natural colors and tones. there's a good a mount of seating from bar seating to the large long table that dominates the space to smaller tables surrounding it to seating alongside the stairs leading to Georgie's. expect those seats to be taken as this place is where laptop-pers go to work, so seats are at a premium and you should take one if there's one free. its is very clean space that is well-maintained. the coffee bar serves up a menu of coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, a variety of baked eats, and a few larger bites as well as a small selection of beers. stopped here twice recently. got a cold brew which was NOT GOOD at all...tasted very sour bitter and odd. either the cold brew was under-steeped, or the coffee was too coarsely ground, or the roasted coffee was not good. this cold brew was not tasted as it always should be. maybe this was a one-time occurrence, but I will pass on cold brews in the future. i did come back and got an iced Americano which was perfectly fine and had no issues. it hit the spot on a rather warm April day. i will say the Bird Branch roasted coffee blend (Featherweight, I think) that they use here is just okay in my book...wish they picked a more traditional medium roast. the service is very friendly and quick. the draw, here, is really the chill ambiance and location. definitely a good place to grab a drink and do some work or catch up on some reading if you can snag a seat! read more

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Georgie's is a cafe tucked away on the second floor of a climbing gym! There's tons of natural light and open space here. I was worried that it would be challenging to get a table, but there's a huge table in the middle, some smaller one, and high-top counter space as well. You order at the register, and they call you up once your items are ready. I had the HK Milk Tea and my friend and I shared the Bo Lo Yao and Smokey Grilled Cheese. The HK Milk Tea was good, but it's hard to mess up. Nice fragrant tea and not watered down at all. The food was great here and super affordable. They warmed up the Bo Lo Yao, and it was flaky and had a subtle sweetness. The Smokey Grilled Cheese was nice too, with lap cheong jam and mozzarella on flattened bread. It was perfect to share these two items, as I think the grilled cheese is pretty greasy and would've been heavy if we had the entire thing. Super cute spot! I loved how much greenery and natural light came in through the large windows, and food was delicious as well. read more

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Amazing spot in the heart of Essex. Got the pineapple bun which was AMAZING, hugs and kisses to the baker. The baristas are so friendly & made my matcha latte oat w such love & precision. The space itself is lovely, flourished with monsteras and green plants. An excellent place to catch up with a friend, a study date or to read your book. I will be back to try their milk tea. read more

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Beautiful ambiance with a decent amount of seating, but it can get busy during peak hours. There aren't many outlets and expect most of them to be taken unless you go early. Sold out of matcha, so I opted for the hojicha oat latte which was decent, but the taste of the oat milk brand they use overpowered the hojicha a bit. Was not a fan of the dine-in cups they used (I personally think the type of cup sometimes affects the taste/experience of the drink!). Prices are generally reasonable. read more

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Came during a weekday and everyone is coworking. A little hard to grab a table with an outlet around 4-5 and mostly bc people are working. Location is inside the rock climbing gym and on the second floor. I can't remember the drink I ordered because it's been a little bit but I have been back a few times. read more

Cute cafe serving a great purpose. Love the fact that they implement a lot of Chinese flavors into their menu, though I will say they are more successful in concept than necessarily execution with some of their items - their sandwich wasn't super flavorful or something I would need to get again, and their coffee is solid. However, I will say this doesn't stop this from being extremely successful with a HUGE space for you to sit and get some work done, a variety of authentic Chinese pastries and interesting menu items to keep you coming back, in a modern setting with TONS of natural lighting - it's the ideal workspace. They also have bathrooms and wifi(though for some reason I was having a lot of trouble getting on it, though the people next to me were not and many people were clearly using the wifi to get work done). Lots of plants and space to sit but it DOES get crowded on the weekends and hard to find a table. Someone snatched my spot as soon as I left kind of busy on the weekend. Definitely check this place out. read more

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Brought a friend to try Georgie with me and it did not disappoint! We had iced matcha and hojicha lattes, and picked an array of sweet treats. I'm the type that if there's egg tarts, I'm getting it. It was very good, I love me a good flakey crust dan tat. We also tried the sesame and ube cookie, they were soft and chewy after being warmed. The sweet that takes the crown though was the ube banana pudding. We LOVED it so much! It was the perfect amount of ooey gooey and we could not stop raving about it. The ambiance felt like we were in a greenhouse with all the indoor plants! Very relaxing with plenty of seating and natural light. read more

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Decided to try Georgie's because I've been on the hunt for good Hong Kong milk tea. It's located inside a climbing gym, but it was pretty easy to find. I liked the concept and the open space was very nice with lots of greenery. All the tables were taken when I got there, it seems like it's a popular spot to work or study. I ordered the Hong Kong milk tea to go and found a seat on the stairs. The milk tea was disappointingly watery and not flavorful :(. I think this place was overhyped on social media because of the atmosphere. I will not be coming back. read more

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3.5 Found a free comedy show at Georgie's; was a good way to check out a new place. This cafe is located above the Vital Climbing Gym, a few blocks from Essex Market. Convenient from the F train, Delancey Station. I remember this area being vacant lots decades ago but so many new bldgs now. Enter via the gym entrance and go up the many steps. My husband said he saw an elevator. Lots of greens and concrete in the decor. Long table in the center and tables with chairs on the sides. Looked very nice. Has a view of the gym. Gives options for milk at no charge, exc. half and half for $0.50. Cold Yuzu lemonade was a syrup with water and ice added. Food and bakery items also available. A couple of restrooms in the back. read more

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Georgie's Cafe and Bar is aesthetically pleasing at its finest, sharing an upstairs space with a recreational complex building. There's a stairwell you move up to a lot of open seating with plenty of natural lighting. I stopped by after seeing a lot of its new social media posted, and was excited for its Hong Kong style food and drink. Like a lot of other NYC cafes, nearly every table was full but I snagged a quick seat for a few bites. The Egg Tart was delicious with a light, flaky crust. I was a bit underwhelmed by the Bo Lo Bao, since it could've used a bit more butter. When ordering pastries, I definitely recommend getting them toasted or warmed up as well. The prices for food and drinks are very cheap (around $4-7 each), so that's a big plus! Staff was also engaging and friendly, and made great recommendations on which items to try. Very beautiful venue, but also I'm unsure if it's ADA accessible since I didn't happen to notice an elevator. (It could be in the back where the bathrooms are, but I didn't get the chance to investigate.) However, still a great location and food stop! read more

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This is a cafe located on the 2nd floor of the climbing gym here. It's pretty spacious with a decent amount of seating. I really like how they decorated the place with greenery! I got their HK milk tea here read more

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Once you find Georgie's (inside a recreational complex), you'll see an aesthetic set of stairs which lead you into a cafe with lots of pretty plans and open seating! I came here on a Monday afternoon and it was pretty busy. I sat down and was super productive! I got my HK milk tea (which was slightly bitter for me) so I ended up switching it out for a matcha latte instead which was much better. The pandan cookie here was SO good. Great study spot and tons of options for food and drink. read more

Georgie's - Pandan cookie - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - New York, New York

amazed by the sunlight... literally a respite. definitely a strong wfh vibe on a monday morning, but enough great music to relax and chat. pandan latte ACTUALLY tasted as described, though both were a little too sweet for me, so ask for less sugar if sensitive. like that alt milk is included in the charge. our cashier was not having a good day but our drink came out fast despite being super busy. read more

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I came here on a Monday afternoon. There were not really any seats available other than bar seating since all the seats were occupied by people working on their laptops. The staff were nice and 2 bathrooms were available for customers in the back. The area is well lit and located on the second floor, with some steps that you can sit on (right next to the open stairs). I had the spam and egg sandwich and iced HK milk tea. The sandwich tasted as expected and did the job since I was craving a light lunch and something that was not sweet. If I am in the area again, if it is colder, and if I am craving something sweet, I would probably order the hot HK milk tea and bolobao. Understandably the iced version of the HK milk tea is a bit watered down, but it still pairs well with the sandwich I had. I will hold off on commenting on its taste until I've tried it hot. read more

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Incredible spot in LES above a climbing gym. The space is massive with so much natural light and greenery, it was a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. The staff was so friendly and the prices were great. I got a cappuccino and had no trouble finding a table to get work done. It was so peaceful I stayed a few hours and also got a Matcha Latte and some bread. Despite it being December, the plants and light made me forget I was in the city. read more

Georgie's - Matcha Latte, Red Bean Pastry, and airy atmosphere - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - New York, New York

I saw this place on social media and wanted to go due to plants. The entrance is not the last entrance on the street but rather second to last so pay attention to the numbers on Broome Street. The cafe is on the second floor, in the basement level is a rock climbing wall/area. It has lockers on the first floor in front of the elevator you can use to get to the cafe (in addition to the stairs that are closer to the entrance). There is truth in advertising because the cafe is as green as it appears with real flora. Even the stairs are covered with greenery. It was cute that near the register they offer cuttings of similar plants near the register. When I came late on a weekday, most of the seats were filled but some people decided to sit on the stairs (I think there was enough space for them to do that plus not be a hazard to people using the stairs). The cafe offerings had standard fare with additional offerings and twists that reflect the Hong Kong influence. They had Hong Kong milk tea and pastries like pineapple bun, bbq pork bun and hot dog bun. I just had an oat milk matcha with brown sugar caramel syrup. The matcha was throughly mixed and I saw the barista using a whisk for a period of time. The cafe has long lunch tables in addition to small circular tables ideal for 1-3 people to use. I could have nabbed a circular table a few hours before closing. There were outlets available and also wifi but you needed to sign up for an account to use the WiFi so I didn't do so. They do have bathrooms and they are coded and they were clean. read more

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1 star off for the drinks...they aren't that tasty :( i got the hong kong milk tea, and my friend got the regular coffee. Both were meh and served in a plastic dining hall style cup...personally i don't love that touch (no plastic plz) but i understand it's meant to be HK style or something like that?? Also got the black sesame cookie which was pretty damn good. also fairly priced. The ambiance is mind blowing - hard to find a seat later in the day but so spacious and you'll feel like you're in a tropical rainforest. read more

Georgie's - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - New York, New York

Gem of a cafe Lovely urban ambiance with the concrete and greenery aesthetic Super spacious and with plenty of seating Pandan coconut cookie was delicious (bought one to takeaway) Complimentary WiFi available Saw a lot of people working (mostly students) Vital climbing gym directly downstairs read more

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Great spacious cafe perfect for getting work/studying done on your laptop. I visited on a weekday and it seemed as though most people were there for one of those two reasons. Decently good Wifi that is free with a purchase (recommended), and if you look, there are some outlets as well. They have a fairly small menu, and while nothing particularly sparked my eye, I ordered the Iced Hong Kong Milk Tea which was decent. Main reason why I like this cafe a lot is due to how spacious the cafe is, especially since the whole building is mostly open concept since the Vital climbing gym is right downstairs (and so you are able to just look down past the ramp and see people rock climbing). Do note that if you do come and plan to stay for a prolonged period of time, it does get chilly inside! So be sure to wear long pants and bring a sweater/long sleeve. read more

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Such an amazing working space - it's very open and spacious and relatively quiet. It does echo a bit with the high ceilings but in terms of people chatting, people were pretty respectful. There are smaller tables for 2-3, as well as some counter seats along the side, with a big long communal table down the middle. I wouldn't recommend bringing a larger party. The menu is small but hits the spot, there are buns for about $4 a piece on display, and you can order a parfait or sandwich. I got a matcha and hojicha latte with oat milk for about $6 each and they were super strong on tea flavor - I love it! I got also a spam and egg sandwich on milky bread for $6. There are bathrooms in the back you need to borrow a key for from the counter. I'll be back!! Thank you! read more

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Super beautiful cafe at the entrance to a climbing gym. It gets busy but there's a lot of seating everywhere. read more

Georgie's - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - New York, New York

The pineapple bun w/ butter ("bo lo yao") was toasted very well and came with a sufficient amount of butter. I'm sure my Cantonese parents would approve of it like I did! Also pictured is a nicely brewed cup of HK milk tea. (And not pictured is a cup of hojicha latte which was done well too.) The price of the bun is a bit steep but it makes sense given the area you're eating at. read more

Georgie's - Bo lo yao and a HK milk tea - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - New York, New York

Super cute Hong Kong style cafe inside the Vital building! It's spacious and airy, with lots of space to set up your laptop and study. They have a great assortment of baked goods and drinks - I was especially excited to see a dairy free version of a classic HK milk tea available on the menu! I'll definitely be back to try some of the other drinks and snacks. read more

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Busy and crowded but beautiful quiet study/work space. The menu itself was not bad but the highlight is really being surrounded by windows and greenery. read more

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The place is heavily advertised on social media, and its crowded with lots of people working on their laptops, seems hard to get a seat in here. Ordered a large drip coffee and it didnt taste extraordinary. I think it will be much more worth if i get it from Starbucks next time. Will definitely NOT come back again to this place in the future read more

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Huge cafe with lots of seating although it can get quite busy on the weekend. There is also a lot of dust in the air because the climbing gym is below. The hong kong milk tea was quite watery, would not recommend. read more

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Pretty decent cafe that offers a giant working space, lush greenery, and array of Asian baked goods and flavor profile. Share's a space with VITAL climbing gym, which is excellent if you want a little pick-me-up in the middle, before, or after your bouldering session. You can bring your goodies downstairs, as long as you go back to return your utensils or cups. Staff here are chill, and treats come out in a timely manner. There's private bathroom stalls behind the barista bar that require a code. Drinks are pretty decent--one of my girlfriends remarked their matcha was the best matcha latte she's ever had (she drinks it with almond milk so my opinion differs, but it's good!) I opt for the matcha lemonade because I usually have had my coffee in the morning. There's a huge community table where you brush shoulders with people that are working within the space. If body doubling works with you, that might be a good option. I've seen people take meetings there, which I find a bit bizarre, but all the more power to you. Outside of that, there's some little tables that are few and far in between that sometimes are available depending on what time you stop by. Excluded from that is a little tiered community seating area without tables or the fluffs if you want a quick catchup or don't need a spot to put down all your stuff. Think of a tiny little amphitheater style area. Pretty decent for what it is! I wouldn't really come here for a genuine cafe experience, but if I'm here to catchup on some work before a bouldering session or waiting for a friend it's a great option. read more

Spacious study/work from home cafe! They have a ton of seating, but it fills up quick! I got the matcha latte, which was good, but nothing too special in my opinion. The pineapple bun with butter was very good though! It's warm, with a crispy outer coating that pairs so well with the cold, slightly salty slab of butter. It's inside a climbing gym but you don't have to be a member to get to the cafe. read more

Georgie's - Matcha Latte and Pineapple Bun - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - New York, New York

4.5 rating! Great cafe to work and hang out with tasty drinks and cookies - the black sesame one is to die for! Only feedback area is wish they have better baked goods - I'm all for Chinese bakery goods, but the price is almost twice that of a Chinese bakery. read more

I liked their oat milk latte, and I liked that milk substitutions doesn't cost extra. This cafe is great for studying, there are lots of tables, wifi, and bathrooms. I love the plants and the high ceiling. They also have some pastries and food. The staff are extremely friendly. read more

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cute cafe on top of vital les! great atmosphere with high ceilings and large communal tables, but it seems typically packed so beware if you're planning on sitting down and doing work here, it might be a wait until you find a free seat or cramping into a small space between two people. the despite the apparent busyness, there was virtually no line when i went! was able to get in and out within a couple of minutes. the iced oat latte i got was decent, but did the job. cute selection of hk-inspired pastries too! read more

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I'm rating this spot as a four more for the space than the cafe aspect. I came to work on a Monday morning around 10:30/11 am. As an fyi, this cafe is in the vital climbing gym building it's just on the upper level. Since the building is enormous theres super high ceilings with an open floor plan/industrial vibe. Lots of plants make it cozy enough and I found it pretty easy to focus on my work here especially on the long table that runs through the middle of the space. People were very respectful and it was more of a work atmosphere than social one. The matcha latte was very green but tasted mid. The tea was kind of bitter and the ratios seemed off to me. Thinking that the quality of matcha isn't amazing but I could be wrong. They did seem to sift it though so there weren't any clumps which is a plus. Don't think I was charged for plant milk either! read more

Georgie's - matcha latte with oat - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - New York, New York

Georgie's has such great vibes. It shares the same building with a gym on the bottom while it is the cafe upstairs. It is very spacious with ample seating. Came for breakfast and ordered the milk tea and pineapple bun. The milk tea has a very unique taste. I'm used to the Hong Kong style tea, but this one has more of a black tea taste. I liked that it had a different taste. Pineapple bun was warmed up and very fresh. Staff is friendly and courteous. Great place to catch up with a friend, work or just people watch. Would maybe come back to try something at the bar or anything else off their extensive menu. read more

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