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    Koke

    4.3 (23 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Nicole N.

    Heard about this relatively new matcha place in Greenwich Village so I had to check it out! I got the matcha latte with sakura cream foam. The matcha was well-mixed and smooth. Matcha flavors were strong, more of the earthy, grassy profile. The sakura foam reminded me of strawberry yogurt but it does have the sweet floral taste. While I'm not sure if I liked the combination, I did like the components separately. They only have oat, banana, and almond milk options. Their mochi cookies were fire! Both the matcha and sesame cookies had prominent flavors respectively. I loved the contrast of chewy mochi in the center with crunchy nuts all around and buttery cookie. There are only a handful of spots inside and some tables outside. Staff were kind. Curious to try their other drinks and desserts!

    Sakura Foam Matcha Strawberry Milk, Banana Milk Coffee, Matcha & Chocolate Mochi Cookies
    Ruby C.

    Arguably the best black sesame soft serve in NYC...and it's 100% vegan and gluten-free!? This black sesame soft serve from Koké is so smooth, creamy, and nutty. Somehow it even reminded me of black sesame tofu pudding (豆腐花). What honestly impressed me most is how well they do vegan desserts. If nobody told me, I genuinely wouldn't have guessed. I've already gone back a couple times since they opened in April lol. They're from the team behind Fouet and specialize in plant-based, gluten-free pastries. *Black Sesame Soft Serve $7 (plus rice puff $1) The black sesame flavor is very rich, but you can add extra black sesame drizzle if you'd like an even more bold flavor. I was so impressed by how smooth and creamy the soft serve was. especially since black sesame ice cream can sometimes be grainy, but this one was sooo silky. *Black Sesame Latte $8 It's unlike any black sesame latte I've had before. They add caramel amazake (甘酒), a traditional japanese fermented sweet rice drink, which gives it a naturally sweet, slightly sake-like, and subtly tangy flavor. I personally enjoyed it, though I can see it not being for everyone. You can also order it without the espresso shot.

    Matcha Soft Serve
    David T.

    If you love matcha, this cozy NYC spot is definitely worth a visit. I orderd their matcha soft serve ice cream and It's incredibly flavorful, hitting that perfect, authentic balance between earthy, rich umami notes and just a touch of sweetness. The texture was beautifully smooth and creamy. I also ordered the seasonal strawberry matcha latte. The layers looked gorgeous, and the drink itself was so good--the fresh, sweet strawberry puree paired wonderfully with the high-quality, vibrant green matcha. It wasn't overly sugary, letting both distinct flavors shine through.

    Salt Butter Pan

    Cute new gluten free and plant based Japanese inspired coffee/tea house. Got a keema curry dog, salt butter pan and adzuki bean tea (decaf) the first time I visited. Liked that my cup had a paper lid rather than plastic. The butter pan (recommended by an employee and fellow customer tasted a bit like a denser chewier less sweet brioche roll). They also make a similar basil/tomato and miso almond version (our fave). Enjoyed the keema curry dog. Very flavorful. Topped with red peppers and cilantro. Had to wait in line but staff pleasant and service fast. Bakery visible behind the counter. Offered a punch card to earn a free drink. Not much space to sit. This is an ambitious new concept with a unique menu. Will surely be back to try more of their offerings. Since writing this tried most of their offerings. Fab soft serve (flavors change matcha, black sesame, banana...) and delish mochi in matcha, black sesame and chocolate. They also make a tasty and unique matcha & apple treat. Their drinks are mostly fabulous and unique. Love the ginger lemon balm amazake, ice teas and everything they do with hojicha is fantastic. Koke offers a truly unique and thoughtful menu featuring many in-house fermented treats. Big fan.

    Matcha mochi cookie (gluten free and vegan)
    Diane Y.

    A very small delicious matcha treats shop in West Village. We were excited by the pictures and the fact that it's vegan and gluten free. We were so impressed! Super yummy soft serve with wonderful toppings. I highly recommend the crisp rice topping. We also got the matcha mochi cookie and it's amazing! The staff were very nice and calm despite the busy warm day. I'd definitely go back!

    We loved the black sesame swirl ice cream
    Judy L.

    Small joint in NYU area, we have been wanting to try this place and finally stopped by one hot weekend. Tried the banana and black sesame swirl soft serve with miso caramel drizzle. Drizzle was slightly salty which went well with sweetness of soft serve. I preferred black sesame over the banana. (I was imagining the Korean banana drink flavor lol, but I'm sure thats not natural flavor).

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    Kristen T.

    Delicious drinks from matcha to espresso with a variety of milk options. One in particular is their banana MILK. I am highlighting their banana milk as it is super delicious and unexpected. I was warey at first as I usually do regular or oat but they had an option for milk. It must be the new trend but if definitely is a must try. Their house made pastries are a nice compliment as well: the banana bread was moist and full of flavor. I tried their savory vegan natto avocado dog which tasted like healthy yet fun and unique. Located near NYU so there are a lot of students who seem to dine here. Only a few indoor seating inside. Staff are a friendly and fast woman run team. Pet friendly. No bathrooms. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. Indoor and take out available.

    Seasonal matcha with strawberry milk and Sakura foam on top ($9)
    Matt L.

    Best part of my experience here was buying their in house syrups they make (black sesame and miso caramel) in little jars for about $7! Tastefully packaged and I've been using it for my own drinks at home. Fun option if you are vegan or gluten free.

    Banana milk matcha and strawberry milk matcha
    Cheryl P.

    I kept on seeing Koke pop up all over my social media and I was super excited to try out this spot with my friend! We came right after opening on a weekend and there were already several people in front of us - so be prepared for crowds if you're planning to stop by! As someone with a severe gluten allergy, I was so excited to try a ton of different items from their 100% gluten-free menu! This was where things didn't exactly hit the mark for us... we ended up getting the: -black sesame mochi cookie: 5/5, this was by far the favorite thing that I tried! the black sesame flavor is so strong and I loved how chewy the mochi texture was inside the cookie, would come back to this cafe just to get this cookie! It's a bit on the smaller side but I think it's quite unique - we also didn't have time to try the matcha version but I'm sure it tastes amazing as well! -matcha apple crumble: 3/5, the flavor of this pastry was pretty good but the texture was beyond moist, it was quite soggy throughout and because we took our pastries to go, it fell apart pretty quickly in our bag -salt bread: 3.5/5, I really enjoyed the buttery, savory flavor of this bread but I went in expecting it to be similar to the popular korean salt bread that's become super viral these days and it was very, very different. The texture of the bread is quite chewy and mochi-like and definitely not as airy and light as I thought it would be, nor did it have that crispy of an exterior. All in all, it was still very good gluten-free bread - I'm just not sure why they marketed it as salt bread! -banana milk latte: 3.5/5, super smooth and creamy, the banana flavor wasn't artificial but it was still quite strong -strawberry milk matcha with sakura foam: 5/5 for the aesthetic and presentation, though 2.5/5 for taste. like many others have commented, I didn't quite enjoy the taste of the foam - it was quite tart and left a bit of a weird aftertaste in my mouth and mixing it in with the rest of the drink didn't really do any favors. really appreciated how strong the matcha flavor was though - I think in the future, if I were to come back, I'd probably go with a regular matcha latte! Big shoutout to the wonderful servers who were so cheery and bubbly so early in the morning! I wish there had been more seating options since the storefront is pretty small - we ultimately took everything to go.

    Jessica Z.

    This drink gets a 10/10 for presentation but maybe a 6/10 for taste. The black sesame mochi gets a 9/10 for taste. I was randomly in the village when I passed by this establishment. The interior was really small but it has a very old-fashioned charm. I was originally there to try their sesame soft serve but was a little disappointed to find out that the soft serve was sold out. No matter, I went for the strawberry milk matcha with sakura foam. The first few sips were absolutely amazing. There was sweetness mixed with the tart flavor of cherry. As the drink melted some more, the sweetness disappeared and the drink started tasting a bit bland. As for the mochi cookie, it was absolutely wonderful. The chewy nature of the mochi mixed with the crunchy texture of the outer cookie left my mouth watering and wanting more. Service was fast and I appreciated all the recommendations I received.

    Specialty Latte with Mulberry
    Alexander R.

    Stopped by Koke last weekend after seeing some posts about them online - ordered a few pastries and drinks. For the food - natto avocado dog was a 10/10, I loved the bun it was on and it had great flavor! Both pans (miso almond and basil tomato) were just okay however, didn't love the texture. For the drinks - not sure mulberry is for me, will probably stick to matcha next time. Weird powder texture. I really like that they offer banana milk as an option though, definitely sets them apart from other cafes! Service was fast and staff was super friendly. Seating is pretty minimal, 2 strange school desk type of seats, 1 counter area with 2 stools, and a bench outside. Definitely not a place to hangout and eat.

    Salt butter Pan
    Stephanie W.

    Came on a weekday and there was a small line. I got the seasonal special the strawberry milk matcha with Sakura foam. They also offer mulberry here which is their decaf version. I think there was a good amount of matcha in the drink and the sakura foam gave it a little tart taste which I wasn't crazy about. Maybe I should've stuck with regular matcha or tried the banana milk. It is pretty though. They offer pastries and soft serve here too. Matcha or black sesame. I also tried the salt butter pan and the matcha mochi cookie. The salt butter pan was like a mochi biscuit! Really liked it and the matcha mochi cookie was okay. Very small spot with just a few seats but overall good spot!

    Alisa J.

    Amazing plant based and gluten free cafe with great drinks and food. The fermented ginger drink was absolutely delicious. Everything here tastes incredibly fresh and healthy. They even make their own natto which is so good. Would definitely recommend this cafe.

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    Amavi

    3.8
    (61 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Stopped by Amavi for happy hour after work and was pleasantly surprised. The space is absolutely…read moregorgeous with a sexy, upscale vibe that's perfect for date night or cocktails with friends. The best part was the happy hour. Both food and drinks were included, and everything we tried was delicious. The cocktails were well crafted, the small plates were flavorful, and the pricing was incredibly reasonable for such an elevated experience. Amavi is definitely a hidden gem and one I'll be adding to my regular happy hour rotation.

    We came here to celebrate a birthday... after perusing their website and IG we decided this was a…read moregreat place to celebrate a birthday.... Well we were kinda right. Amavi is a great place to celebrate a birthday if you like a loud, DJ spinning, hookah smoking, over priced Mediterranean restaurant, this is the place for you. Now, this isn't to say this isn't a good place but be prepared. The food is decent, nothing to run and tell anyone about, except their Bronzino was absolutely delish! I wish everything else was at the level of this dish. Here is a run down of everything we ordered and ranked.... 1= fire the chef, 10 = Michelin Star Grilled Octopus :6 Caramelized onion Hummus :7 Sautéed Tiger Prawns :7 Tuna Crudo: 10 Bronzino: 10 Salmon: 8 Lamb Chops: 7 Mashed Potato: 8 Asparagus : 7 Lobster Aribbatta: 5 Hazelnut bar: 0 Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake: 0 Whatever you do, don't order desert. They are not worth it. So if you're looking for a lively and loud space with decent food.... Walk on over! Enjoy

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    Xing Fu Tang - 5th Avenue

    4.3
    (105 reviews)
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    this is my favorite bubble tea spot in new york city. the warm boba really stands out. it has an…read moreincredible gooey, chewy texture that really sets it apart. i got the brown sugar boba, which is a pretty standard flavor. i was able to adjust the sweetness. it was a good size and very refreshing on a hot day. the service is very fast and the staff was really nice. someone else had taken my order, and the staff was happy to remake mine. it wasn't too busy inside lots of seating available. overall, i definitely recommend checking out this location.

    This is my favorite xing fu tang purely based on the layout it actually has the feel of a café…read moresince it is bigger and actual seating. The counter has a bar feel with bar seating. There are tvs playing Asian music videos and music playing. Usually xing fu locations only have standing room only. This puts this location on another lvl then the rest. I tried some unique drinks 1st was the strawberry Boba strawberry milk tea. The strawberry taste was distinct yet balanced and not overly sweet. Also there was not an overly artificial taste. As with all locations the Boba is the star. The strawberry Boba has a nice sweet chew that had great texture and bounce. The green tea was strong tea flavor without being bitter it was not overly sweet I will definitely recommend this location specifically because of the seating and ambiance Service was quick and packaging was efficient

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    Keki Modern Cakes

    Keki Modern Cakes

    4.4
    (559 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Initially thought they were temporarily closed for renovations but they are indeed permanently…read moreclosed. A real bummer as I loved all their cakes.

    Wow, this little shop is unassuming, it definitely catches the eye, especially for someone like me…read morewho loves Asian pastries. I've never tried a Japanese cheesecake before and was extremely excited to be able to pick up some treats for my coworkers as well as my partner's birthday cake from Keki. Ordering is fairly straightforward and done with a simple machine outfront. Once your order is ready one of the staff members hands it to you through a window; there is no inside area accessible to customers but our food came quickly and we took it back to the office. The cheesecake was fantastic. I read a bit about the background of the shop online and how the owner really cares about using high-quality ingredients, specifically dairy. It was justas described, light and bouncy. I enjoyed how it was not overly sweet and found that it was all too easy to devour the entire cake over the course of two days. Despite it not having much weight to it, it traveled surprisingly well as I took it home on my three train commute! Similar to what others have said, the real highlight of the shop, in my opinion, are their cream puffs. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the outer layer was thin yet had a nice little crunch to it. We tried the classic milk, cookies & cream pistachio and ube flavors. Our favorite was the pistachio by far, which had such a unique yet decadent flavor and our second favorite was the milk cream puff. There's not much else I can say other than you really have to go here and try the desserts yourself. If you're a fan of Japanese desserts that are rich yet not too sweet, you'll be a fan of Keki.

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    Prince Tea House

    Prince Tea House

    4.2
    (229 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

    This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

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