I like this spot! There was ample seating to do some laptop work. Nearby is the delicious Los…read moretacos if you get hungry. If you need a change of scenery the NYPL is nearby to do more work. The mango matcha was pretty good and reasonably priced. I'll be back for sure.

Really yummy coconut matcha! A tad on the sweet side…read more I also tried the lavender latte and the banana bread matcha. The banana was a tad artificial tasting but not overwhelmingly so. I liked that the matcha was quite coconutty. Their pastries also looked really good! I will definitely be returning to try their guava cream cheese and blood orange pastries! Service was quick. Overall, I would recommend!

Came by on a Thursday looking for an espresso tonic (if you haven't tried one, you're missing out!)…read moreI'm so glad I found this little cafe. Right by NYU, not too far from SoHo if you wanted a quieter place to sit. There's seating right when you walk in, and plenty of options to order. There was no espresso tonic on the menu, but they were able to make me one anyway. It was delicious. My husband got the black sesame latte, which was really good as well. May have to get that one myself next time. The staff were friendly, the interior was comfortable. I'll definitely come back, and maybe stay a while.

This spot is a real gem for the NYU community. The owner really really cares about cafe culture,…read morehigh quality drinks/ingredients, and I see him working behind the bar all the time or at events my team has hired them for. The cafe itself has low lighting and plenty of seating - perfect for relaxing or studying! The menu is comprised of Asian-inspired flavors (padan, black sesame, yuzu etc.) without being gimmicky or hopping on trends like many other cafes do. There's plenty of non-dairy milk options available. I can't have carbonated drinks, so I haven't had the "fizz" drinks, but all of the "nitro" drinks are amazing! I love their nitro jasmine green tea. Their specialty drinks are also a major hit for me. My standout is the sea salt caramel latte - it's an absolute flavor punch!!! Their strawberry matcha has a really well balanced flavor profile - no need to adjust sweetness here! They also encourage customers to play around with flavor combinations, so if you're itching to try a yuzu espresso that's not on the menu - just ask!

The ambience was perfect. They had long bench along the wall so you can sit well. They do not…read moresell the items you see inside in the case but can buy them on line. I had matcha latte instead of coffee. They originated from Kyoto, Japan but have k er 100 branches. Their employees are smart!

So refreshing after a humid day! Love that the menu has descriptors for each drink, so there's…read moresomething for everyone - even the non-coffee drinkers. I liked the creaminess of the Spanish Latte - it was the perfect level of sweet, although most of the condensed milk was at the bottom.

Got a matcha here the other day and it was pretty good. Quick service and friendly staff.read more

Cute little cafe. Take out cappuccino on a busy mid morning. They have quite some sweet and savory…read morebites options.

Amazing matcha and amazing customer service!! especially Michael, such a great guy! I got the…read moreMatcha Chai and it was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend.

Cha Cha Matcha at Penn Station is the recharge fix that you did not know your body needed for good,…read moreclean energy. Loved that matcha is packed with L-theanine which has shown to regulate caffeine intake. Being new to matcha but not green tea, definitely had to check this calming gem out! What I love is Cha Cha matcha gives a smooth buzz without the jitters. Loved reading the history of matcha, and how the monks utilized matcha to enhance their focus during meditation. With that alone, I need to drink this daily, for all the benefits that I do not get drinking other drinks. My matcha was a latte, absolutely delicious. Love my drinks hot even on a warm day. The taste was perfect, along with the flawless, excellent experience! The esthetics, ordering process, service all hands down 5 Stars all the way. The staff are all really cool. This location delivers the love, care, and intent that's apart of their brand.

The Matcha and the iced dark chocolate mocha were delicious. They take time and care in preparing…read moreyour drink. It's a unique little place and if you're visiting the museum of modern art and it's just a block away. I highly recommend it!!

I visited % Arabica late on a rainy Saturday afternoon because my friend and I wanted a little…read morepick-me-up. Even though there was a line when we walked in, the staff moved very quickly and the wait to order was only about 5 minutes. Originally, I wanted the sparkling lemonade, but they had run out of lemonade, so I ordered an iced honey latte with oat milk instead. After we ordered, the staff let us know there would be about a 15-20 minute wait for drinks since there was only one barista working. We understood, but it would have been helpful to know that before waiting in line and ordering. The seating area was spacious and comfortable while we waited. When I got my drink, it tasted overly sweet at first until I stirred it, and after that it was actually pretty good. However, I'm lactose intolerant and specifically ordered oat milk, but the drink honestly did not taste like oat milk at all. My friend agreed because we've both had their oat milk drinks before. I was disappointed because I rely on non-dairy options and it made me question whether the order was made correctly. Overall, the staff was efficient and the space was nice, but I do wish there was better communication about wait times and more care with dietary accommodations.

Always a great cup of coffee! Relaxing spot to wait for…read moretrains or friends! Service is quick and welcoming!

Extremely convenient spot for a caffeine fix. Good options and variety for drinks but also some…read moredelicious looking pastries. Quick service, they opened a second register as soon as a line formed. Okay ambiance but honestly grab and go because the location is so convenient in Penn Station. Maple Pistachio Latte - they use pistachio milk so it's already lactose free! However the pistachio taste is honestly pretty faint if not non-existent. The drink is a bit creamier and lightly thicker and more viscous from the nut milk but the flavor is not apparent. If I wasn't told, I wouldn't know. The maple helps add sweetness and honestly, it's a solid balance. Coffee was solid, decent quality but not extraordinary.

I came in for coffee and perhaps a pastry that could double as a light breakfast. Preferably with…read moresome open seating. So I had the daily drip coffee, I think it was Ethiopian, and an almond croissant, which was delicious. But all the reviews recommended the chocolate chip walnut cookie. So I got one for later. I hung out awhile, drinking my coffee. There are a couple outlets but not many seats. People nearby were working. A steady stream of to-go customers came in with their dogs and chatted briefly with the baristas. I ate the cookie later in between some other adventures. I see why people rave about it. It was still warm and gooey and chocolatey, with delicately crunchy walnuts. Nice little coffee shop.

Meh. Let me start by…read moresaying I didn't even come here for coffee. Which, based on the vibe, might have been a blessing. If the coffee is as stale as the staff's enthusiasm, I really dodged a bullet. I came for a cookie. Why? Because social media told me I needed this cookie. Influencers made it sound life-changing. Spiritual. Transcendent. Was it? Not really. Was it bad? No. It was... fine. But let's be honest how badly can you mess up a chocolate chip cookie? I feel like it's probably more complicated to craft one of their overpriced oat-milk-half-caf-foam-art masterpieces than it is to mix butter, sugar, and chocolate chips. Did the cookie change my life? No. Was it the best cookie in the city? Also no. Was it... a cookie? Yes. It was definitely a cookie. The place itself is tiny, but it's NYC. You're expected to grab your item and vacate the premises before you finish blinking. Now the service. About as warm as the cookie (which is to say... not). But hey, it's New York. I once read that NYC isn't full of rude people it's full of people who just don't have time to be nice. This spot is clearly staying on brand. Would I come back? Nope. Not a chance. There are too many actually-great cookies in this city to settle for "influencer famous."