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    Ground Central Coffee

    3.7 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Latte
    Veronica L.

    Came on a Monday holiday, late afternoon and it wasn't too packed. The service is quick and the prices are standard. I ordered a Hot Latte and it came with beautiful latte art - also tasted great! There's also a separate bar if you'd like to add sugar, grab a stirrer, etc. I also got a Chocolate Croissant, which paired perfectly with my Latte! This spot is conveniently located right off the 6, E, and M trains in midtown. It's actually quite spacious for a cafe, with seats and couches in the back. I can totally see this being a spot to comfortably read or get work done. Would return to try their other menu items!

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    Suzette S.

    Wonderful service! We were greeted when we arrived and the baristas were kind when I requested more chai in my chai latte. Their chai is made from a powder, so it is sweet, but the same amount of chai powder is used in a small as a large. To me, the large was not strong enough so the barista happily helped me out. I love great service! They also had a clean bathroom available. Cute and peaceful interior which made it nice to take a short break while enjoying my drink.

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    Lonnie K.

    Very conveniently located from the C & E trains. Right around the corner from Bibble & Sip, Chipotle & Dunkin Donuts. Nothing fancy for their pastries + drinks but definitely no crazy prices either. Just your simple, delicious bites and drinks. Won't break my bank account for a hot caramel latte & chocolate chip banana bread in Hell's Kitchen/Midtown West. Nothing can beat the comfy & cozy vibes inside against the freezing cold weather once you step foot outside. The cafe is decently-sized kind of space. Perfect spot to work on your laptop. Accepts credit/debit card and cash as payment. I'm not sure about other forms of payment though. Very fast service from friendly staff. Dairy milk substitute is an extra 75¢, adding a pump of flavored syrup will cost another 75¢. They do have wall outlets but you really gotta search/bolo for them because they're hidden in a corner or that not all of them works properly. There's a restroom in the back, although you might've to ask the staff for the passcode. There're actually different types of seating: metal bar stools, long black leather sofas, single armchairs, a green bench, and even a huge, fancy red-velvet throne chair. Hopefully I can sit on the throne next time. They seem to sell black tees (merch) hanging on the wall. Novels are sitting on the shelves as cafe decorations. Underneath the shelves, there's a small self-serve area with a water tap + cups, hand sanitizer, and bottle of simple syrup if your drink isn't sweet enough. There's a bar height table of plastic utensils and sugar packets right next to it. Love the black-and-white chalkboard-like wallpaper of the NYC skyline and scenery, adding more personality to the cafe. Staff keeps the place quite tidy and clean, I don't see too much littering or people leaving garbage/a big mess behind when they're ready to go. This Ground Central location will become my usual spot from now on whenever I drop by the neighborhood.

    Coffee! Yum!
    Marissa R.

    Minimal food selection but great coffee!! Fun staff, great ambiance and groovy background tunes. Check it out if you're in the area!

    Iced pumpkin Oatmilk latte
    Kailey N.

    Recently came by to try a coffee from ground central and it was great! They have so many plant milk options and syrup options. They even have a pumpkin flavor for fall! I ordered a large iced pumpkin Oatmilk latte and asked for it less sweet. It was absolutely perfect. It had a perfect subtle pumpkin fall flavor and I loved the Oatmilk they use! The inside is super cute and the back is lined with books upon books in a cute full wall shelf. The baristas were super friendly and quick too! I'll definitely be coming back here for my morning coffee:)

    Mocha
    Christina Z.

    Note: the address is 50th (next to Urban Hawker) but it's on 51st street side. Cute latte art heart. Ordered the mocha here (they supposedly use dark chocolate). The people were nice. Unfortunately the chocolate amount used is very minimal and is overpowered by the bitter coffee. I would not personally get this again - will stick with my go-to mocha from BB given they use real molten chocolate for their mocha's. Tastes like a normal latte, unfortunately.

    Matcha Oat Latte
    Ann N.

    Below average matcha latte. I don't like giving poor reviews, but unfortunately, this matcha oat latte was majority just oat milk. There was barely any matcha flavor, even when mixed with the powder that settled at the bottom. Oat milk itself is not naturally as creamy as normal (fat free, skim, whole,etc.), but this tasted extra watery, probably because there was too much ice in the drink that melted. It was $7, so hopefully they can improve on how they make this drink. The service was fast though! The cashier was friendly taking my order and practically no line at 7 am on the weekday that I went. I got my drink within 5 minutes. The place had multiple tables and even a couch. It is a nice cafe / spot to do work in. However, I didn't see many outlets, so probably should come with fully charged devices.

    Croissant, 2 Carmel Lattes
    Kelsey T.

    Amazing coffee and croissant! Service was great and the staff is very friendly. Smaller inside but love the atmosphere.

    Paul W.

    Good cup of coffee. The place was clean, service was fast and friendly. This is nice and close to my hotel, so I'll be back.

    Gabby M.

    Really nice vibe overall! And good looking pastries. My friend got a cappuccino with lavender syrup that tasted amazing and I got a Matcha that honestly tasted horrible and had no matcha flavor. Service was great and fast but I just don't recommend the matcha.

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    I am very sorry Christina, I will let the team know.

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    Thanks, Gabby, I will let the team know and it'll be better next time!

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