Y'all, I'm literally STILL thinking about my Coconut Matcha Latte!! This spot has been on my list…read moreto visit! We came at around 4pm, so it was unfortunately too late for me to try their Viet Iced Coffee options (bc it'll literally keep you up for the next 12 hrs...iykyk), so I opted for a less-caffeinated option. The drink altogether was $9.25 (base price + tax), WHEW! Highly rec leaving the sweetener level as is to fully taste the coconut flavor. It was DELISH!! The coconut doesn't taste artificial whatsoever and the condensed milk adds a lovely creamy taste. I almost inhaled my bev! Some seating inside, with additional seats outside. Le Gaz is also attached to a concept store (similar to Rhythm Zero/Bandit Running). Staff is overall super friendly. While the drink was on the pricier side, I will be back when I feel like treating myself!!

Vibe/ambiance: casual coffee shop, line was 5-10 mins…read moreService: standard Items ordered: iced matcha latte: so milky and slighty grassy

Hidden down an alley, this spot serves some great specialty drinks! The workers are friendly and…read morethe drinks are all tasty - I've had the black camo and the green one too and both are solid. Not too sweet and great flavor. Don't come here if you're trying to work because there's not much sitting space and it's kinda busy since it's a shared space.

Sawada Coffee shop is located inside Au Cheval restaurant for shared retail space that sits on a…read morevery obscurity alley in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC. After reading this coffee shop that was mention in "Eater New York" on June 13, 2019, it lured me for a visit. https://ny.eater.com/2019/6/13/18677588/sawada-au-cheval-nyc-coffee-review Indeed, both Sawada Coffee and Au Cheval originated in Chicago, IL and now have a NYC location. I do not drink coffee in any form. However, I am intrigued with the military latte artisan craftsmanship creation and wish there was a military pastry or baked good in honor of my beloved family member who was a service member. I came to Sawada on a business day morning in the passage of time during my professional duties. My desiderium for a cold cup of tea to continue battling NYC's summer plaguing heat and humidity by staying hydrated prior to my professional duties and to battle the excessive poor air quality index (AQI) of horrible air pollution for consequence of Canada's wildfire smoke amid wearing a face mask. Customer service is very attentive welcoming and friendly whom my male server/cashier took the time to make suggestion with understanding of my needs and requests. This male server was not curt, but assisted me with respect, patience and perspective as I matter. He permitted me to take photos without question which are posted to this review. My eyes were affixed with captivation for the pastries/ baked goods particularly the gargantuan chocolate chip cookie $4.99. Oh! There are several limited seating with actual tables. The decor is dark intimate and cozy of wooden wall panels, and warm lighting. Sawada Coffee features a stylized, half-face half-skull caricature of founder and world-champion barista Hiroshi Sawada. The self-serve condiment station is abundant comprehensive well stocked including honey, brown sugar, coffee sweeteners, syrups, coffee lids and cold cup lids. Sustainable paper straws are available which tasted disgusting for an undesirable cardboard-like flavor totally impair enjoyment of my drink. Oh! Sawada's post cards and stickers are available for grabs. Au Cheval restaurant business card is also available for grabs. I would surely return for this coveted chocolate chip cookie. Jasmine cold brew, $5.95 I always have a strong predilection for Jasmine tea. I love the pleasant aromatic scent. Jasmine green tea (hot) is stocked in my home. It surely awaken my soul filling with renewed hope and optimism. There were abundant large block square ice cubes which amazingly sustained my drink's coldness the entire sipping time while I was in the vicinity. My cup was finally sweating with condensation from the ice. At long last! I always drink slowly for full immerse enjoyment especially wine. The tea was refreshing for taste and to intake antioxidants for health benefits. It is then I was able to achieve equanimity state of being.

Great smoked salmon toast and matcha! Would like a little more dill on toast but the ration of…read moresalmon to cream cheese is great and you get a good bit of salmon! Prices were reasonable, place is very clean and vibey, and baristas were really nice. Didn't want to wait over an hour for golden diner and are so glad we came here!

A lovely place that has matcha and coffee options…read more DESIGN: The entire space is gorgeously designed, embraces open space, manages to fit quite a number of seats while preserving flow. I was particularly drawn to the bathroom, with a beautiful deep red. SEATING: After 10:30, it starts to pack up, even on a Monday. There is a half of the place that is laptop-free, which is great for reserving spaces for people who want to chat, read or do anything analog. The half closer to the door has a communal table for anyone who wants to do work on their laptops. DRINKS: I got the guava matcha with coconut water. I wanted to like it more than I did because it left this sugary feeling in the mouth.

Super tiny but cozy spot. I get why the Pandan Latte is the most ordered drink on the menu- super…read moreearthy, grassy, and sweet. Staff were very friendly and quick, but wish there was a little more seating area

Cute little spot where many others were working on their laptops like I was. It's tiny but there's…read moreabout 8 seats inside along with some benches outside. They do have wifi and outlets, which is nice. I ordered the Pandan Matcha Latte ($7) and they even brought it to my table. The drink had just a hint of pandan, but mostly just your typical cup of matcha. Not bad, not great.

Great matcha shop, although this location is tiny with just a couple small tables. I ordered the…read moreIced Hojicha ($5.75), which was superb. I loved how strong the flavor of hojicha is --much better than any other spot I've had it. They also have many adorable cat merchandise from totes to stickers as well.

As very highly recommended by so many people, I had to give it a try! We went on a Saturday…read moremorning, and it was about a 15 minute wait. Line was just right outside the door. We tried the strawberry matcha latte with oat milk and regular matcha latte with whole milk. They were really good, and the matcha flavor was strong in both! I definitely liked the strawberry matcha latte better though for a couple reasons: 1) the strawberry syrup added the perfect hint of sweetness to the matcha, 2) I like the taste of oat milk a lot more than whole milk with matcha, and 3) I just love a goood strawberry matcha. I want to come back to try the mango and red bean matcha lattes!

Delicious drinks, great service and unique cafe ambience. We…read moreordered the peach cream top matcha, coconut matcha and a sourdough cookie. We loved our drinks. Matcha quality and taste were both great and I'm excited to try other items off the menu! I don't think I've been to another cafe with a similar darker lighting vibe, it was definitely different but super cool and I was pleased to be able to find a cafe with seats available in the area!

Fun and exciting drink options inspired by East and Southeast Asian flavors like papaya and durian…read moreflavored iced lattes. I personally love their durian latte which can be made without sugar as an option. The drinks aren't "sweet" and have natural flavor and ingredients which is ideal. My only negative star is the price is so expensive and the ambience is very dim and tight. But besides that, the service is fast and they ask you specific questions to get your drink order the way you'd like it. It's my treat spot when in the area. Indoor seating and take out available. Drinks and pastries available. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. No bathrooms or outlets. Tables are uncomfortablely low.

((4.75 stars)) if…read moreyou're in NoLita, have time, and in need of well-made coffee, then stop by % Arabica. i have been here a few times in the past and more often recently...it really depends on if i have things to do that involve traversing Prince Street. the airy coffee shop lets in a lot of natural light and has good lighting inside to keep the interior vibe bright, energetic, but not frenetic. the space exudes a clean modern aesthetic--off-white plus warm woods. a really good amount of seating in the forms of a large sofa area as well as the stools at the front windows. while the Arabica is often busy, the interior has that neat organized energy even with people milling about waiting for their coffee. while they do serve a small variety of baked items like croissants and brownies....the star is the menu of finely crafted coffee drinks. if you enjoy the flavor of coffee, order an espresso or Americano--the coffee doesn't miss. i believe it's a medium roast of Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee beans, but i think they have different bean choices or two if you prefer a different roast/blend. the Americanos, iced Americanos and espressos have a really satisfying flavorful coffee --kinda dark chocolatey, somewhat nutty, a low acidity, and almost a natural sweetness. really good stuff. the baristas here do not rush coffee drinks and that is a big reason why the drinks are consistently well-made beyond the talent of the staff. even when there is no line to the order counter, you'll often have a little wait because typically people sitting or standing around are all waiting for their orders. but the wait is worth it. trust. i will say the the folks typically taking orders feel a bit frosty and not authentic in interactions--just my read on the vibe. it's always a friendly veneer not a deep warmth especially if you have questions about the coffee roast or blend...maybe it's because lack of knowledge but often times it feels like they're distracted. but in their defense, everyone behind the counter seems to be doing 8 million things beyond a singular role which is a great and all, but I feel like this is why when i order let's say an "iced Americano"--the order will be inputted as a "hot Americano" as this happened the last time i was here. when i pointed this out, it still took a bit of time for my order to get corrected mainly because the counter person seemed to be doing too much or is tasked with doing too much. again, not a big deal but this is not the first time this happened. nonetheless, eventually i got my iced Americano and all was good. another snag ate % Arabica is the coffee condiment area. it's small and neatly arranged, but it ends up getting too crowded with people taking an exorbitant amount of time lallygagging while adding simple syrup or a lid to their coffees or the area is just too cramped because often the line to order snakes across this area which is only a couple of feet away. it's not the greatest placement for the condiments or lids imo. this can be (not always) be fairly frustrating when the shop is busy and you've already waited for you coffee and now you have to wait for someone to lacksadaisically pout a lid on their coffee, add sugar, their drink, etc. these are not reasons to avoid % Arabica, but to temper expectations when it comes to when it's busy or you want some down-to-earth hospitality along with your coffee. all that said, this is must for your morning or afternoon caffeine fix when you want a drink that is carefully made and represents that in the pleasant flavor of their coffee.

Love where the shop placement is and the cafe itself it beautiful and minimalist. We ordered the…read moreKyoto latte and the Spanish latte. THE BEANS ARE SO DELICIOUS! It has a nice goodness but still some sweet notes to it. I loved the first sip and came back the next day.

A really delightful, minimalist cafe that's opened up recently with a choice between dark and light…read moreroast for all espresso based drinks. For a hot day, I really enjoy their iced summer Americano. The lemon tartness complements the coffee for an overall balanced drink. SEATING AND AMBIANCE: There was no AC on when I was there, which wasn't much of an issue with the doors open. Several 2-seat tables, more secluded elevated nook, and communal seating. The space is designed around a feeling of calm: dark woods and white break and a touch of greenery to bring life to the open space.

This is a newish coffee shop located on Broome street, hence the name. I wanted to try out the…read moreAmericano lemon honey drink. Though I wish the baristas told me before I ordered that it was pretty tart and an acquired taste. I am sure I could have had something else if I really did not like it. I had a few sips and then could not finish it. The lattes looked good if I am ever back in the area I probably would go with this. This coffee shop is spacious but seems that it fills up quick with some seats all were taken when I was there. There is also no public restroom. Baristas were fine didn't really greet when I walked in just stood there and asked what I wanted. They were nice after I got my drink though.