Place was small but it is only takeout. Really great service. I believe it was the mother and daughter working there and it was so wholesome... HIGHLY recommend the hazelnut blend coffee. I have never had any hazelnut coffee with such a great flavor. I will definitely be going back there when I am in the area again... The breakfast sandwich was good but had too much pepper. That's my only issue... All together, great place. Should definitely try it out (especially if you like hazelnut coffee!) read more

The woman who runs this coffee shop is lovely. This is the coffee I choose every day because it tastes the best. Their smoothies are also top notch. Very quick service and very reliable. Best suited for anyone who wants to be in and out of a coffee shop! read more

Awesome neighborhood grab-and-go spot! I come here almost every morning for a breakfast sandwich and iced latte. I get a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant and it is insanely good! Generous, warm, and tasty. The service is also so quick and friendly. They recognize me as a regular Not a place you can sit and eat -- it's just grab and go! Also, if you're looking for a high end bakery, this isn't the place for you. This is more of a quick grab and go! read more

Snooty cashier. Mediocre delights that go in the microwave. Price is actually decent for upper east side but not worth the customer service

The bagel was the highlight of this coffeeshop. It was very creamy and warm; would recommend this as a breakfast option on the go. We ordered a dirty chai and an earl grey tea latte. They were piping hot but not all that flavorful. The service was quick and efficient; there was only one staff member working. This is an in-and-out style cafe. There is not seating available and the shop is small to wait inside. Menu is rather limited compared to other coffeeshops in the area and pricing was higher than other locations, too. read more

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The best BEC in the neighborhood. I only ever see the same two women working here and they are rockstars. Will definitely keep coming back.

Everyone here is sooooooo friendly! You can't come here and not leave with a smile on your face. It starts your day off right. A perfect cute local neighborhood spot to grab and go and get tour coffee or iced coffee . I haven't had a chance yet to try their food but from the other reviews it looks like it's awesome! I come here to support the people that work here because they are a reason I love the UES! read more

Must try: Iced Coffee Latte and Avocado, Tomato, Egg and Cheese on a Croissant! Why: The breakfast croissant was delicious! The avocado and tomato were fresh and went so well with egg and cheese. Loved each bite. They also have some great Iced Coffee and Chai. Notes: Super cute and small coffee shop. The workers are friendly and quick. Great place for a quick breakfast bite and coffee pick me up! read more

JJ Brown Cup - Avocado, Tomato, Egg and Cheese Croissant ($6.75) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Small and cute place for coffee/tea, smoothies, and sandwiches. Family owned from the looks of it. They made hearty sandwiches. The avocado tomato and egg was 6.50 and frankly was like a lunch portion. The ham cheese and egg too was quite big. We ordered two and had half each with a latte each and were done for lunch :) Will certainly be back for quick breakfasts. read more

JJ Brown Cup - a sandwich and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The coffee is bland and has too much syrup in it for a regular latte. If you're a coffee enthusiast, don't go here.

This place might be tiny... but they serve up delicious Breakfast sandwiches. I usually get BEC with avocado. Very nice ladies who work there and they usually keep doors open when weather calls for it. read more

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I've been in here so many times I can't believe I never did a review. The muffins and scones are so good. I paid $3.50 for a huge Chocolate Chip Scone for breakfast. The two ladies behind the counter are always pleasant and friendly. It's a busy place so get what you came for and move on! The space is small but people used to sit inside. Too tiny a space for me. I still need to try the coffee and other offerings. The menu looks good! I'll be back! read more

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Nicest people. Great bacon egg & cheese. Good smoothies also. One of my favorite spots.

Everyone is so friendly! They always make my day and have been my go-to coffee shop people for almost two years! They know my order every time I walk in! read more

So far so good, had an iced latte which, careful! It is SO STRONG! And also a croissant. Both were good. Not giving 5 stars until I try more things. read more

I got an iced latte with oat milk, and unfortunately this coffee just doesn't really compare to the other local shops' lattes. The taste and consistency are both lacking. I wouldn't get the coffee here again, but I'm seeing there are good reviews for breakfast sandwiches. Might give those a try! read more

JJ Brown Cup - Iced latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I've been out looking for a good egg and cheese sandwich and wasn't having much success until I gave JJ Brown Cup a try. I ordered an egg, Swiss and sausage on a hard roll and it was just perfect. My recent experience with ordering egg sandwiches is that they have been flavorless. I don't know how someone manages that - but it's been happening constantly. The sandwich I picked up from this place was the exact opposite with the taste of the Swiss being clear and the sausage adding a perfect compliant. I am just so happy to have found this place. Take note - this is purely a take out space. There is no place to sit - and as the name implies, it's primarily a coffee joint (and I personally don't drink coffee) but despite this - if they can make an egg sandwich like the one I had today on a repeat basis, I'll definitely be back for more! read more

This small cafe is a NYC gem. Hidden amongst the other stores it offers from coffee, to muffins, to delicious freshly made breakfast sandwiches and more. The bread is fresh and each of my friends bragged about how soft and tasty their sandwiches were. I will definitely return when I'm in the area. read more

JJ Brown Cup - Counter/Kitchen - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

The best neighborhood spot with super sweet & quick service. My go-to place for good coffee and a yummy BEC! I also love their delicious sandwiches and chocolate chip scones! read more

Best almond latte in NYC, terrific smoothies and sandwiches, and great to see the smiling faces of the ladies providung my order every morning! Wonderful place to have in the UES! read more

I ordered a Chicken Avocado with a bagel and it was so good! 10/10!! Very tasty, I loved it! Also the packaging was very neat :)

Stopped by for the first time today and will definitely be coming back! I ordered just a bacon, egg, and cheese on a sesame bagel and it was great. The place is adorable and the service was so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

Love love love that JJ Brown Cup is my neighbor. Kind people, good coffee, and the food and baked goods are always fresh. Support this local little spot! read more

My daughter and I stopped in for smoothies and loved them. A little pricey but it's Manhattan and on par with average cost elsewhere. More importantly... they tasted great!! read more

What a great little place! About the size of a phonebooth but lots to choose from in here. Coffees, smoothies, iced drinks, snacks pastries, sandwiches, etc. Such a welcome edition to the neighborhood, especially when the only places to get coffee up here is Dunkin Doughnuts and Starbucks. Dropped in yesterday and had a large house blend coffee for only $2. It was actually very tasty. Iced coffee is terrific too. Friendly staff that is so nice - I think it is family run. I love little places like this. read more

Great place to stop for some some coffee and a sandwich on the way to the park! I got the chicken pesto sandwich on ciabatta and it was really great. It came with a little orange slice on the side and was wrapped up and boxed well. The iced hazelnut latte was delicious too! And the woman working at the counter was friendly. read more

JJ Brown Cup - Chicken pesto on ciabatta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Watery coffee, horrible sandwich. I got an avocado chicken sandwich, chicken was hard and old, lettuce was black. I don't think I am coming back. read more

Such a cute little cafe! Solely takeout but the food is fresh and filling. Paid $18 for an oatmilk chai & avocado, egg & turkey.. a little expensive but I didn't need to eat until dinner - the food is completely made with love . Something that is lacking in nearby cafes. I will be back read more

This is a cute little coffee shop next to UES. I got an iced coffee which was enjoyable. They don't have any outdoor seating but it's a good grab and go place. read more

I love this tiny local coffee and breakfast take out spot! The women I see many mornings are so sweet and quick to remember my usual coffee order! Clean and cute -- it makes the mornings a little bit easier! read more

Just fyi the listing here is inaccurate - there is no free wifi available. The coffee is fine!

6.75 for an iced coffee and croissant. Fine the croissant was good but it doesn't look they they are baking them and the coffee was Blek

I ordered a ham, egg and cheese on a bagel and the power green smoothie. The bagel sandwich is what it is, just a bit bland could use a sauce. The smoothie tastes exactly as described and it was fresh. The service was great they were very friendly and kind and quick given how busy they were at the time. read more

Morning coffee in UES was never easy, as you always got so many neighborhood choices. Found this little gem during my last coffee run so decided to stop by today. It was literally a hole-in-the-wall, with two counter seats nicely squeezed inside the tiny shop. Coffee was brewed heartily, that I liked my small cup of latte. Aside from drinks, they also provided a short list of savory breakfast options, looked yummy! Next to the Writing Room. read more

JJ Brown Cup - Skinny latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I come here a lot. It's the cutest, tiniest little coffee shop, almost hidden with a couple stools, so it's mainly to-go. The coffee is fresh and delicious. It's hot today, so I had a iced coffee with Almond Milk. Delicious. Muffins are fresh and flavorful. read more

Really cute spot, coffee was just okay. Would like to try some smoothies there next time

I ordered the chicken avocado sandwich but I couldn't finish it. The ciabatta itself was delicious but the chicken was overcooked and VERY dry. (It felt like I was chewing on cardboard...) read more

JJ Brown Cup - Chicken avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Hands down the worst coffee I have ever had. Watered down, Bizzarre aftertaste. The coffee is not freshly brewed. Kept in a flask. Tasted old. Couldn't drink more than a single sip. Went back to talk to them about my disappointment. They turned away and didn't care. Stay away! read more

I used to love this little place, I make sure to pay attention to tiny little places to make sure Starbucks doesn't take over every corner of our beautiful city (just every other corner haha) but have to start making juice at home. Perhaps they r friendly but not really part of our neighborhood - I was there every day n then forgot my water bottle on the way to the gym- so figured they knew me, right? Wrong!!!! No water for u!!! Sorry!!! That defeats the purpose of tiny holes in the wall like this one- it should be personal and close knit and be part of a neighborhood. They only care about making a profit while saving on rent. This little hole in the wall can go back to where it came from!!!! Ps nothing is made on the premises for a good wrap buy the ingredients In fairway it will taste a thousand times better, promise :) read more

Just a quick update on the fresh juice front.... I've been on a bet with a cousin that neither of us would drink coffee for a month (why did I agree to that?), and so I've been getting a fresh juice here instead. Look, as long as you start with good ingredients, and you have blend suggestions that aren't completely squirrely, a fresh juice is a fresh juice is a fresh juice. Which is to say, their fresh juice is good - but you can get that anywhere. But do you know what really takes this up a notch? The first time I ordered a juice, it was really hot out. The girl juicing my beets/carrots/apples asked if I would like it shaken with ice to cool it down, since it was so hot out. YES PLEASE. Also? No other juice place I've been to has taken that extra step. Anticipating the customer's needs - not just meeting the ones they're voicing - is the hallmark of a good business. So y'all are going here, right? RIGHT? Don't disappoint me, UESers. read more