Perfect coffee house vibe. It's relaxing. Smells AMAZING. It's the perfect place to have a coffee or tea, read your book or catch up with an old friend. The staff is great and the coffee is better. read more

What a great little neighborhood coffee shop! They have an amazing assortment of fresh coffee beans and tea leaves. I got the espresso and hot cocoa and it was fantastic. My boyfriend got the mint mocha latte and although it definitely tasted good, I noticed that they just dumped in a bunch of chocolate syrup and mint Torani syrup... just like every other coffee place in the world so they lost some points with me. I liked the place overall though, its very quaint! They have a credit card minimum so bring cash! Oh, and try the Pistachio biscotti! read more

This is a quintessential example of what a coffee shop should be! Starbucks is all the craze only because its convenient and no other reason.. This place does not have the long lines, hectic ordering, and chaotic pickup at the end routine that most places do. Java Girl is small yet cozy! Some where you can go to just sit and enjoy your coffee or tea, do work or read in a quiet and comfortable atmosphere. read more

Visited again today after almost 20 years. Still going strong and still my favorite coffee in NYC. Ambience and good vibes are a plus at this place. I just had to get me a pound of some fresh ground on the way out. read more

Come for the coffee, stay for the ambiance. If you want a cute place with a nice vibe, chilled out music, and some zen, come here, it's a great place to read a book or get some work done while you sip on your caffeinated beverage of choice. I really only drink the drip coffee here, and as far as coffee goes, it's pretty good and reasonably priced. If you are a coffee connoisseur, you may be disappointed in their cup a joe - it's nothing extraordinary. The staff are helpful, and the handful of regulars are always chatting it up outside, which helps maintain a nice community vibe - a rare treat on the Upper East Side. read more

Best chai tea latte ever. The special, Georgie flavored cafe Latte, was to die for. Great customer service!

Love the place but wow the help isn't friendly at all! I stood at the counter and watched the girl cleaning up...then when she realized I was standing there she didn't even say a word to me...she just stood in silence waiting for me to order. I asked her about vegan options and she said "I have no idea" WOW ok thanks for your help!! Anyway I sill like the place...it's very cute and comfortable, a nice place to relax, but no wifi if you plan on working. I did find out (after having to ask many questions) that a lot of the soups are vegan. I would give this place 5 stars if they the help would smile and at least pretend they are happy you're there! read more

A lovely local coffee shop in Upper East. I used to go to a local place in Hell's Kitchen . Since I moved to the east side, it has been a struggle to find a reliable coffee shop. Java Girl is exactly what I need. It's not as commercial as Starbucks and they have a variety of beans available for purchase. They can grind the beans for me since I use Keurig. The prices are not bad either. I will definitely go back for more delicious coffee beans. read more

First, the coffee there is great. My friend got an iced coffee, and I stole it and had to drink half of it. But that is where my great impression ends. The girl behind the counter (maybe the owner) is a little too pleased with working at the restaurant. When you ask her opinion of the food, her answer is, "It's all good". No other help. Second, I had the hot egg sandwich, which was good, but it was literally 2 slices of wheat bread, plain sliced eggs, and a piece of cheese. For $7. I liked it, but $7?? No pickle, no chips, $7. A little much. Last, the restaurant itself is very cute but it's cluttered and I can see how it would get claustrophobic in about 3 minutes. And the bathroom? Please. It is so small, it is almost comedic. You have to reach UNDER a big brown box to wash your hands. Scary. However, the coffee is enough to make me go back, but probably not for food. read more

This place is so cute and unique. The UES does not have places like this. The space is more important to me than what they actually sell. The few times I've been here I honestly have just taken away how the space makes me feel. So defer to other reviewers for food and drink quality. Just know that it's worth going to, if only to lift your spirits. This is a good place to meet a friend for a quick coffee. It's too small and cramped for studying or a long, drawn-out catch up with a friend. There's a 10 dollar credit card minimum, so always carry cash, or treat your friend to a drink :) read more

really liked the loose leaf tea selection. large/small are the same price ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ had an almond croissant and it was good. most of all the whole place is cute and cozy, if only people can shut up and keep quiet it'd be perfect for reading. read more

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This cozy women run refuge has soulful atmosphere in spades, from the colorful furniture, to the family photos on the wall, to the flowers. The morning Joe came in two strengths, and the lighter Copenhagen blend was just perfect, restrained, balanced and energizing. The apricot Danish was also perfect, light, super fresh and only lightly sweetened. Gemütlich! read more

Java Girl - Not the run of the mill - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This was a cute little coffee shop I stopped by one day to kill some time on a rainy day. I liked the atmosphere but not the coffee. The almond milk made the cappuccino sour. The cup had an advertisement for Claritin..that was unappealing. Wouldn't recommend to study here there is not much seating and it's dark. read more

Java Girl - LOL - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Awesome coffee and gf cookies! Owner was super nice. You can also buy the coffee by the half or whole pound. Super freshly roasted. Highly recommended. read more

I love this coffee shop. The only place I frequent in the ues that doesn't feel corporate or stiff. It's so cosy and relaxing. I like that they keep the no talking on cell phone rule. It keeps the relaxing atmosphere well, relaxing. I have never witnessed any rudeness from staff. Atmosphere is why I come here and it's lovely. read more

Very cozy space. I mean that both in the quaint and cutely decorated sort of way as well as the it's-so-small-you-might-not-get-a-seat way. If there is room, it's a really nice place to chat with an old friend and reminisce. I ordered a chai latte, mostly because I almost always get either chai or hot chocoate, but also because I'd read on Yelp that the chai is one of the drinks Java Girl does best. At least one review also said the chai is very sweet, but the chai I had was not really sweet at all. It was pretty bland, actually. Maybe it was an off day, but if the chai is always like that, I would order something else instead. For now, Java Girl gets 4 stars, mostly for the great ambiance. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt regarding the chai until I have a chance to try more beverages. I had a nice experience overall and will return. read more

Great healthy lunch options in fridge , I believe $6.80 for a huge thing of chicken salad. Variety of coffees...self serve and looks like a sweet little hippy cafe. read more

A quaint little coffee shop to meet up. Quiet area near Sloan Kettering. Plenty of coffee bean choices for sale. read more

Java Girl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This is the perfect spot for upper east siders to catch up with a friend over a cup of coffee. The shop is cozy and adorable. The large selection of teas makes this place look really legit! My friend and I had chai and tried an assortment of mixed nuts, fruits, and chocolate covered cherries. I highly recommend the cherries! Would definitely come back again! read more

Nice, warm ambiance. Good place to read a book and eat a baked good. Good service. Didn't like their latte and will not go there again for their drinks. 10 dollar card minimum. No plug points or wifi means it's a good reading nook but not meant for working. read more

I'm traveling from the San Francisco bay area and staying at a local hotel. I'm very glad to have found this place within easy walking distance. There is a Starbucks close by as well, but I try an avoid them like the plague for a variety of reasons. Anyway, this place is good. They pull a good shot, though they put a little too much foam in their cafe macchiato. They seem to roast their own beans which is also a big plus for me. They are no blue bottle but a big win for this area IMHO. I have to say I'm a little disappointed in NY coffee in general... Very few small independents here at least in manhattan. read more

Fantastic coffee - but the lady who owns java girl is INCREDIBLY rude. All she ever does is walk table to table and bother the customers whether they're just sitting there quietly by themselves, or quietly enjoying themselves with friends. She is a basically the coffee shop dictator and doesn't allow outside food, drinks, pets, talking, talking on the phone, cell phones or just overall enjoying yourself...unless she's breaking the "rules" of course. I wish someone would buy the place from her because she is the worst and ruins the customer experience for everyone. I came with someone and we were at two separate tables on a Saturday (extremely small one person tables) each doing work on our laptops, and she saw us say something to each other and then walked over to us and asked us to move to the same squished table so others can sit at the other table. First of all lady... you can clearly see the tables can only fit one laptop, and you see us both doing work so mind your own business and leave us alone. Second of all, what kind of small business owner treats paying customers this way? It's such a shame because the coffee is fantastic. read more

I was pleased to find this little "hole in the wall" next door to my new apt. With a Starbucks on every other corner, Java Girl is a breath of fresh air. Tired of lattes and cappuccinos, I go for the brewed coffee which, in my opinion, is 10x better than anything Starbucks offers. With a variety of beans and roasts Java Girl has something for everyone's taste buds. Small 12 oz runs 1.80 and the large 18 oz is 2.20. In addition to coffee they carry delicious croissants and cookies to munch on. A few "rules" as other have noted: no outside food, CC min. of $10. Some reviewers seem disturbed by these. But they're not unusual or outrageous requests. Many businesses follow the same practices. The venue is truly a hole in the wall with minimal and cramped seating. But whenever I walk pass the windows I always see groups of people enjoying their coffee and company. Java Girl is truly a neighborhood gem. read more

I know that going up past 59th street on the east side isn't for hip, cool people, but if you ever dare, then I would recommend stoping by and spending an hour or so at what I think is the best coffee/tea shop in NYC. Well, maybe that's a old statement. Let's just say it's very good. If it was located in some obscure downtown location then their owners would probably be opening up second and third locations. The coffee is rich and one can choose from a variety of different types. It's self-serve, which I also prefer. A cup of coffee should be drawn from the drinker. More specialty coffee and tea drinks can be made by some trained college student/barista but if it's just coffee, then I can do it myself. It's a little small but not as crowded as one would imagine. There are usually a few people working on their screenplays and a table for light conversation; it straddles work/study and date house. There is also a few comfortable chairs outside for warm weather seating. The UES is pretty stuffy and there aren't too many reasons to go up there, but this mom&pop place is worth the effort. read more

My favorite coffee spot on the UES hands down. I used to come here almost every weekend day when I lived in the area. Now when ever I'm around I like to pop in. It makes an excellent first date code spot. A cozy atmosphere closer to the cafes I loved up in Massachusetts. Where things are done a little slower and with more care. read more

I adore this place! It is small and busy, so it is not the place if you want to sit down. I don't think I have ever been in there when a seat was available, and I go there at least 3 times a week. But, the reason it is always full is because it is quite pleasant, and the service very fast and nice. The prices are quite typical of NYC; my large Americano is $3.70. If you like tea, they sell lots of kinds of exotic teas from jars on the back wall. I think I notice things like this because I just moved from the land of tea (Britain), though I am not actually a tea kind of gal. Anyway if you are in the Upper East Side and need a pick-me-up, Java Girl is the place! read more

I've been a local New York City girl for 15 years and then after we settled in the burbs I would still pay a visit to my local coffee shop. It's quaint, the coffee is always brewing hot, and the people know you by your name. Usually I go for the hot brew of the day but Copenhagen is my favorite. You can also buy the coffee by pound which is what I do sometimes. read more

Sweet, cute coffee place. Very much a local coffee house. NOT Starbucks - which is great right? I loved the smell in the place, roasted coffee. Wonderful. There's a very chilled atmosphere here and the staff are bit dozy, relaxed. read more

Locals love this cozy spot, so international travelers will be happy they read this review. The glorious smell of fresh burlap sacks of coffee beans from around the world and the aroma of the daily brews meet you as soon as you open the door. The owner is always there and her wonderful smile and artwork welcomes the weary traveler. If you love to enjoy coffee in a warm atmosphere, this place is worth a trip out of your way, but there is not enough room here to open up a laptop computer; if you want to do that or have a business meeting, go to Starbucks. read more

This place has a nice atmosphere in that it reminds me of my pre-bar days upstate drinking tons of coffee and smoking cigs at open mic nights. The lighting is low, and it isn't so slick and clean like other Manhattan spots. All of this is very refreshing in a sadly fading New York world. The cookies are good, too. And the hard boiled eggs on the counter, I like those. That said, the coffee here makes gas station coffee taste like a dream. The coffee here es no bueno. The coffee is self service and burnt from sitting on hot plates all day. It is no better in the morning. The beans are no good. No good people, no good at all. McD's coffee beats this sludge by a long shot. read more

Cutest coffee shop I've seen in the UES. Very cozy and warm and coffee tastes amazing and they have a great selection of pastries and there's seating space for comfortable studying or reading. They even sell coffee beans, which after tasting the coffee, I'm tempted to purchase. But... that $10 credit card minimum and no wifi ruins it for me. Wish this place had wifi. It could have been my new local study spot. read more

I had been wanting to try this place but the crowded entrance and small space kept me walking by too busy for the effort. I finally stopped in and the smell that greeted me at the door was so delightful. Menu isn't extensive but it's a cozy spot, as we were sitting there my friend commented how nyc the place was, something you would see on a set of a tv series. Meanwhile, as soon as the coffee touched my lips my internals began to work. It hit the spot! read more

I stumbled upon this place on my way to LPQ. I poked my head in, thought it looked cute and decided to stay. I ordered the cafe creme fresco (espresso blended with milk and ice). It has just the right amount of espresso taste and despite requesting mine be made with lowfat milk, it still tasted creamy. The cafe itself also has a very homey, neighborhood friendly vibe. I'm officially a fan :) read more

The coffee addicts version of an anechoic dive bar. Disheveled patrons abound- aghast at the idea of smiles, decaffeinated monogamy and hair combs read more

Cozy little coffee shop with a chilled-out, homey atmosphere. I stopped in here to do a bit of studying, and was mildly disappointed that they didn't have any wifi. But it's a great place to come if you want to study without wifi, chat with a friend or read a book. They have signs asking customers to take their cell phone conversations outside, which I appreciated. The oatmeal raisin cookie was NOT good, but their hot chocolate was delicious. read more

This place is such a hidden gem on the UES... My hair salon is close by, so I always end up here on my way to/from an appointment. It's genuine atmosphere is so quaint, charming and unpretentious. I love it.. oh and the coffee is wonderful! read more

UES favorite. If you are cold, tired, and want to get away from NYC for a little while stop in. Every visit is a special getaway. Their straight up coffee is so good that I never get anything else. Sometimes I mix their brew of the day with a medium roast for just the right amount of strength and flavor. Delicious!! read more

A cute eccentric local cafe on the upper east side. The coffee was so so but the ambience, decor and staff make it special. A quiet place to read a book. Such spots are hard to come by in the city. I know i'd be a regular if I lived in the neighborhood. read more

An adorable coffee shop in the Upper East Side with a "downtown" feel (New Yorkers know what I am talkin' about). Although the shop is tiny, it boasts an adorable little seating area, as well as a bench outside to enjoy your caffeine fix. This is a great place to study as well as leisurely read your Sunday NY Times. The reason why I first visited this establishment was its famed oatmeal smoothie, and it truly is delicious. For those that don't love eating breakfast in the morning, this is a great way to start your day. If you love oatmeal, you will find this hot smoothie a true treat. For under $5 you will be fully satisfied. ***Bring some cash as they have a $10 minimum on card. read more

My neighborhood place. Great atmosphere (like you're in your mother's kitchen and den), people, coffee and pastries. Especially great if you like flavored coffee options. read more