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.

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

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!

Stumbled upon this shop while wandering around a new neighborhood. The aroma of roasting beans hits…read moreyou fifty feet down the sidewalk. Ordered a simple macchiato and was thoroughly impressed.

I love this little flower cafe! This place is very cozy. This was my first time visiting this cafe,…read moreeven though it's been on my list for a long time. I love the decor. It is a great place to stop in and relax. Great place to read and meet up with a friend. I had a Chocolate Croissant and a Berry Rose Matcha. They were both pretty decent; it is the typical quality of pastry and drink that you expect.

We discovered this place totally by accident, my daughter randomly needed to go to the bathroom as…read morewe were walking around the streets of Manhattan and they were gracious enough to let her use it. While there, we were like wow what interesting looking pastries and cakes, let's check it out! And yeah everything was super delicious. The coffee was great too! I liked it so much I actually asked them for a recommendation as to where they got their beans. It was that tasty! Overall I would give them five stars, great little cafe, highly recommended.

Mango And Cheesecake Bingsu…read more Milk shaved ice, fresh mango, rice cake, cereal, vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, condensed milk. I'd say one of the top Bingsu places outside of Korea. Fun festive youthful guests, staff is professional but the star is what I consider one of the best desserts on the planet, especially in July (did December too and it was just as good!) Cute little shop and a great.place.to relax and treat yourself.to a nice afternoon

Super cute vibe! Able to work as it's fairly quiet. We came during World Cup so currently watching…read moresemi-finals. We ordered couple cold lattes: Pistachio and Miso Salted caramel. They were both refreshing and mild in flavor and sweetness which I enjoyed. Staff members were kind and patient as we came in with our toddler. Part of the place is a restaurant/ cafe and the other sells stationary items/ grocery items like spices, wines, rice etc. They have a few kids pouches also.

Cute and comfortable atmosphere close to the DUMBO waterfront with lots of natural light. Seating…read moreis limited and it's quite expensive even considering NYC prices. Lovely rose and cinnamon chai, subtle and fragrant- tiny portion for the price. Good for grab-and-go in the morning if you're passing by, fast service and no queue. Also I hope they update their Google listing, as their hours are incorrect and my whole team waited in front but they don't open at 7:30am as listed.

No more cafe really did for us a group . We all where…read morelooking for a quite night out and heard about this great place back in Dublin ! The service the vibe and especially the drinks really leave feeling very happy and elated ! We were a group of 5 .. 3 non drinkers and 2 serious bar hoppers ! We all enjoyed the ambiance and the food but what really helped us have a nice night was comfortable vibe ! As i said before service was amazing and the staff were lovely . Missed out on music night which we heard is very cool . Wonderful night out!! We will be back with more friends !!!

Great wfh spot with so much space and open super late! I got the dulce and stupidly forgot to say…read moreiced (also mind you I was already sweaty when I walked in because it is so hot and humid here). Anyways the guy was so nice telling me about how it's his favorite drink that I didn't say anything because it was my mistake. I drank it though and it was absolutely delicious. I tend to not like a lot of hot coffees, but this one was lovely. Probably because it was doused in caramel, but still very yummy! Would definitely go back to work here and/or even play board games since they got those too!

First try. My new favorite coffee shop. Wish it has more locations…read more We tried the Spanish latte and was marvelously impressed with its taste. There are more to try. Can't wait to try. The wait on this location is crazy. Price moderately.

In my opinion, the best matcha I've found in nyc…read more Some outdoor and indoor seating. Minimalist fit out, and a collection of merch (including a $100 tote bag ‍ The blueberry danish is a winner, as well.

My kid made fun of me for taking a picture of my tea and made the patrons laugh but no shame in my…read morecamera eating / drinking first. Ha. This is a GREAT chai cafe. Before moving to NYC my chai experience was limited to Starbucks and Panera. But now I know better. Can't wait to bring visiting friends here. The masala is worth the wait. The matcha bread is delicious. Good seating. Quiet and calm vibe. Nice service. Can't wait to return.

A solid choice of cafe in the area. My saffron drink was a bit underwhelming lacking the notes of…read morecardamom it mentions. I might ask for a stronger preparation in the future. Ample seating and interesting baked goods. On this occasion I stopped in to try Shompa's cookies but they appeared to be sold out.

Great coffee shop in Chinatown. Got their cappuccino which was great and their croffle pastry was…read moreamazing! Service was excellent and our drinks/food came out pretty quickly. The shop has a few small tables and barstool seating, was really clean, and nicely decorated.

Koré Coffee is a cute and cozy coffee shop offering a calming atmosphere with limited seating. It…read morecertainly was comfortable. There is limited pastries of cookie, croissant, coffle, and bun. Come to Koré Coffee for their Croffle which is my primary purpose for my visit. Koré Coffee is located at 26A Elizabeth Street, Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC. Customer service is average with patience as I doomed scroll my Yelp app for a photo of my coveted pastry since I was unable to describe in words. Four stars, there are no tea options (hot or cold) available. No comment for the coffee or latte as I did not purchase any. I do not drink coffee in any shape or form. No restroom facilities are located on premise because this business does not meet the NYC bathroom requirements for mandatory facility of having 20 or more seats. Matcha Croffle with strawberries $11.00 (with NYC sales tax $11.98) It was served on a small plate. The Matcha green tea cream was refreshing delight as well as the strawberries. The waffle was good. I always have a predilection for waffles. It was filling as dessert for lunch or morning brunch. I enjoyed mine seated as I did not want the Matcha to spill into the bag or on my lap along with the strawberries dropped for loss. WiFi access is available. Business cards are available which also serve as a loyalty card where the tenth paid purchase enable "buy 10 coffees, get 1 free." I did obtain my sales receipt amid my payment method was by credit/ debit card. https://kor-coffee.wheree.com/menu