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    Ground Central

    4.6 (30 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed • 6:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Good for working
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    Iced latte
    Sharon M.

    Ordered an ice latte. Was surprisingly more milk than espresso, but still solid. Surprisingly one of their smaller locations.

    Alisa J.

    Decent coffee. Overall good spot in midtown near work and lots of pastry options even in the afternoon. Pretty big inside as well.

    Soy latte
    Maggie M.

    Good coffee , good area space nice cashiers and barista with some books to read , artful wall Overall its cool to hangout and drink some caffeine

    Matcha Latte
    Paula M.

    Cool coffee shop near Grand Central Station. I didn't know it was a chain but found out after the fact. This place was right next to my hotel, but I didn't give them a shot until the day we were leaving. I wish I would have tried it earlier because I'd have been there every day! Service was quick and the baristas were very nice and helpful. They serve you the to-go cup without a lid to show the latte art they do. You can grab a lid if you're taking it togo or just leave the top off to admire the designs. I had a hot matcha latte with almond milk and my husband got a hot vanilla latte. The matcha was delicious and I was able to sweeten it myself at their station. They had honey and simple syrup, and I opted for the SS. I think it was house made but I don't know for sure. I came back later in the day for a hot chocolate which was equally as delicious as my tea. Great spot with a decent amount of seating. They even have merch and beans for purchase. Check them out if you're in midtown!

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    Cherlynn B.

    The interior is so cool. We loved all the bookshelves and the art along the walls! Service was nice, my bestie forgot to ask for an iced latte instead of hot (not their fault, it was ours!), and they remade her drink for free! We went during a non-busy time so it wasn't overwhelming! We both got iced chai lattes, an almond croissant and a chocolate croissant. They even warmed the croissants for us! Taste wise for both the lattes + croissants, everything was honestly just ok. Even though our croissants were warmed they were still tough to bite, and the lattes were underwhelming considering all the other reviews, that's why I gave three stars. I feel that the food/drinks are a big part of the experience and since they were underwhelming it was a bit disappointing. It was a nice experience but most likely won't come back. We really appreciated the service though!

    Barnali D.

    We popped in for coffee on a Saturday morning while staying at the Westin Grand Central nearby, and were quite pleased! We are San Francisco coffee snobs , and this met our standards! The decor was lovely and the service was friendly! The bathroom was nice and clean as well.

    Francis D.

    The rainbow books immediately caught my attention! The black and white artwork all over the coffee shop added a factor that made you drawn in. And fun part, the coffee is delicious! I would hang out here and read. Just look at the vibe! It's all so pretty. I also got my coffee pretty fast. So the service is speedy. Would definitely come back here to work or read my books. Wow!

    Iced chai latte
    Cammi P.

    The best morning, or mid-day "pick me up." The lattes are smooth and the hot chocolate is perfectly sweet and creamy. The coffee shop was quiet and the service was perfect. The pastries looked delicious and the prices were fair.

    Expresso shot on ice
    Alysha J.

    This Expresso shot was strong and fast! Service was tip top moving me from the front of the line and out of the door in 5 minutes! The location was inviting and relaxing. They even had books that you were able to grab and read. The lights were dim not too bright and it gave a mysterious vibe.

    Hot chocolate
    Debbi P.

    The best hot chocolate ever!!! So smooth with just the right amount of chocolate and milk!! The staff behind the counter are the best and loved the hearts!!!

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    Ana B.

    With a name like Ground Central, don't assume this is a train station, it is actually a very cute coffee shop. The Grand Central Terminal is just across the street. We walked inside to find a super cute atmosphere. They have a wall full of books, and another wall full of records for sale. There's a variety of comfy seats and couches where friends have met to enjoy tasty coffee, sit and relax. With my iced vanilla coffee in hand, I sat on one of the stools with my friends, as we took a little coffee break, and made our next plan. My vanilla iced coffee was very caffeinated, cold and a bit sweet. This is just what I needed to keep going on this adventure, in this city that never sleeps!

    Vanilla Oat Milk Latte
    Ali G.

    My hotel was a quick walk from this coffee shop and it's my favorite! The coffee tastes super silky smooth which I don't get to experience too often. It's very cozy inside and they even have a couch. My go to was a vanilla oat milk latte and I really appreciate the latte art. I will be thinking about this coffee shop all the way back to LA.

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    I have no pictures cos this is my go to place and I have been here many times. Good coffee, great service and good bakes

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    Delicious chai latte. Ambiance is so cute. Service was so great. Definitely coming back

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    We had a 1 hour wait for our train and walking over for quality coffee was worth every step! Very good from a coffee snob perspective.

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    Super cute space, love the books. Latte we had was one of the best! Definitely will be back next time I'm in town!

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    Excellent coffee, cool space. Got a cappuccino and I'd say worth going somewhat out of your way for the quality

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    Excellent coffee, some of the best I've ever had!! The staff super friendly and provided outstanding customer service!!

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