Please note that I am giving Conwell Hall 5 stars because of the extremely unique location and…read moredecor. It's worth the stars for that. Otherwise, it's another coffee place. :) That being said, the building and the interior are worthy of your time to stop in, especially if you are looking for a coffee and, like me, do not want to go to just another Starbucks or other typical coffee place. It's an old bank and they kept that esthetic, from the lobby and teller stations to the bank vault in the back. The prices here are very similar to other coffee places yet you are getting a completely different and elevated experience. :)

TL;DR: A bit pricy but very aesthetic and a cozy vibe to hang out at while in FiDi…read more Food: I ordered the JG's Breakfast Sandwich ($13) and a side of Fried Tomatoes ($9). The ingredients felt quite high quality: the eggs were soft, the cheese was gooey, there was a good amount of meat. I think you could get a similar level of taste from a local bodega with a bacon, egg, and cheese on a roll though. I unfortunately don't think this sandwich was differentiated in taste enough to be almost double the price of my bodega's. I was hoping the tomatoes would be richer in taste too. They did not have the level of "wow" or sweetness I was hoping for -- not bad but no added explosion of flavor that you might be able to get from really good cherry tomatoes, for example. Service: The service is good here though! My friend and I had come here for lunch while waiting for the Ikea ferry on the weekend because there was a 1.5 hour window, and the staff were kind enough to let us pay early in order to not be stressed about catching the ferry on time. Ambiance: This is honestly the biggest selling point of this cafe, which would bring me back. The lighting is so dim and pretty, and the architecture is quite grand. If I happen to be in FiDi, I would be open to grabbing a drink here, but I would not necessarily go out of my way to check it out.

So after having lunch in New York's Chinatown and taking a stroll through little Italy, we took a…read moresubway ride to New York's K-Town or aka as Korea Town. Upon arrival we noticed the difference in crowds. Not as busy and packed sidewalks. Also it was a lot cleaner than Chinatown. Since we just ate at C-Town, it was time to find a good dessert place in K-Town. So we walked and we walked until I saw a banner sign showing shaved ice desserts. Then I noticed the name of the business is Grace Street. How fitting, because that is my wife's name. So we went in and what caught my eye was a mango shaved ice with mangoes, mochi, strawberries, and condensed milk, however I was over ruled by my wife and we went with the black sesame and mochi and condensed milk. It also had red bean, but that had to be on the side, since that gives me gout. Such nice staff taking orders and we went into the dining area to find a seat. What a large spacious area with many tables. Our order came out and it looked so good. The black sesame shaved ice or snow as it's also referred to as, was perfectly sweetened by the condensed milk and the chewy mochi. Definitely cleaned my pallet from our Chinese lunch and it helped cool me down from the New York heat. We got water, but there was no ice offered, so I asked one of the workers and he was kind enough to get me some. We are through that dessert like, if we didn't finish it fast, it was going to melt. We did not give it a chance to melt one bit. The staff here are efficient, as they saw we were done, they asked to clear our dessert bowl away. It was a nice experience even if it was just dessert. They definitely had more dessert options to offer, but i

A classic Ktown cafe that has withstood the test of time, serving up solid Asian and Korean…read moredesserts to locals and tourists alike. I really enjoyed their matcha basque cheesecake with a prominent, deep matcha flavor. The texture was pretty smooth and loved how it wasn't too sweet. The Ho-Dduk has the lovely combo of sweet brown sugar/caramel flavor and creamy vanilla ice cream. When its hot, the dough is super chewy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. The mango bingsoo had a good mango flavor; wasn't too tangy nor too sweet. Mangoes were fresh for the season. The elixir or the matcha bingsoo was solid too, but I still preferred the strong matcha flavors from the cheesecake. Lines sometimes are long but it also moves fast! After ordering, you get a buzzer that will tell you when your desserts are ready. Lots of seating options from tables to high tops.

Stopped by Daily Provisions to order breakfast on a Wednesday morning. There's seating indoors…read more(with low back stools) and seating out front (about four tables). I had to run to work after an appointment so I ordered for takeout. The person taking my order was friendly. I opted for the Lumberjack and a black cold brew. I received the drink very quickly, with a short wait for the sandwich. While waiting, one member of the staff stocking up supplies on the side started chatting with me and then she offered to check up on my sandwich. She came out with it shortly thereafter. She was very friendly and helpful. The sandwich held up well during my 15-minute commute to the office. It is a really indulgent sandwich, with each bite revealing the sweetness and butteriness of the maple crueller, the saltiness of the thick cut bacon, and the savoriness of the cheese and the eggs as the yolks popped. I sipped the cold brew in between bites to cut the richness. It was a very satisfying meal. The Lumberjack is not something I would recommend you eat every day, but it's good as an occasional treat. In the past I've ordered lunch from Daily Provisions via delivery (the "Chefy" salad and the chicken milanese with arugula salad are my favorites), but I might start adding other breakfast sandwiches to the mix.

I've been here a few times but today I finally came early enough to try the famed Lumberjack, a…read moreB.E.C. sandwiched between a maple cruller. It's delicious. The peppery, thick bacon and the quite sweet, icing-topped cruller are a beautiful study in contrasts. The egg was nicely runny. I will say that's it's definitely not a good on-the-go sandwich, as it falls apart easily. However, I don't think this is a great spot for coffee. I was a bit underwhelmed by my latte, which tasted more like thin drip coffee than a rich, strong espresso. I also think they could offer more sweetener options.

The ice cream is genuinely some of the best I've had in the US...thick, smooth, and creamy, with…read morehigh-quality dark chocolate hot fudge. I was especially excited to try the special matcha panna, but by the time we arrived, almost everything served by the scoop, including the Matcha panna, had sold out. It would really help to have clear signage somewhere before customers join the line showing what's still available. Once you reach the counter, sold-out items were only marked sold out on the regular menu, with stickers over them, so it was hard to know what to expect. I'm used to New York's brisk, no-frills service, but this felt worse than that. The staff came across as genuinely unwelcoming and our overall impression was that the focus was on getting people to order and move along as quickly as possible. The ice cream is exceptional, but the availability information and customer service could be much better. It will always get five stars for an exceptional hard product.

This place is overhyped given the line, limited availability, and unwelcoming staff for average ice…read morecream. Save your time and spend your money on other scoops Went on a Sunday evening 1.5 hours before they closed to find a very long line around the block. The wait ended up as 45 minutes. About 20 minutes in, a staff member yelled out to the line some type of announcement that the soft serve was not available (and a handful of people left). Evidently many other regular ice cream flavors were also sold out and unavailable by the time I got to see a menu. The signage is poor and ideally before people get in line, it should be clear what is available or not. There are tiny paper print outs for ice cream flavors visible in select places on the wall. When the line was snaking around I had to ask someone if I could see a copy of the menu and take a photo on my phone so I could review. When I got to the cashier I asked for a recommendation based on the few flavors that were left. She had no helpful input about the chocolate or the red flag sweet cream and when I asked what size corresponded to what price (since it was not labeled) she seemed to roll her eyes and responded. I chose the red flag sweet cream ice cream, which was supposed to have strawberry swirl and graham crackers but it didn't seem to have much of that noticeable at all. The positive about the scoops is that two toppings are included - and the panna whipped cream is good. Unfortunately whomever scooped my cup added a disproportionate strawberry that sauce caused my ice cream to be drowned and melt faster. It caused my cup to be unbalanced with the overly sweet sauce topping too. I hope they can improve their operations, availability, and staff training.

Overall: 4.5/5 One…read moreof my favorite things about this place is that they use organic oat milk as their default, so no worrying about lactose or paying a surcharge for alternative milk. They also have cocktails on the menu which is something we definitely need to come back for. We got their spring specials this time but there are so many drinks I still want to try. The space is a bit cramped so it's more of a grab and go situation. The Banana Bread Hojicha ($8.75) was wow, it tastes exactly like it sounds. It was sweet enough for me without needing any additional sweetener. The only issue was that the hojicha came out a little grainy, so I think the barista didn't mix it as well as they would matcha. The Cherry Blossom Matcha ($8.50) was everything we imagined cherry blossom to taste like. A lot of times cherry blossom drinks end up tasting pretty off, but this one actually delivered. It's made with ground cherry blossom which I think makes all the difference. The matcha itself was good but the drink runs on the less sweet side, so my husband added honey and brown sugar syrup to his. By the time I got to try it, it tasted just as good as mine. We are definitely coming back for those cocktails.

Vibe/ambiance: cute little coffee / matcha shop w cocktail menu…read more Service: standard Items ordered: - matcha latte: good, reliable matcha latte w good quality matcha

This cafe in Theater District has so much seating inside and is very clean! Theres 3 floors of…read moreseating. I got an Iced Matcha latte which was alright. I've had better but it wasn't bad at all. The Pistachio Tres Leches was sweet but tasty and really pretty. There's bathrooms inside and it looks like a good space to do work if needed. Very kind and friendly staff as well.

It's a cute cafe but sad that being a middle eastern cafe, they were out of adeni tea. Like that is…read moresupposed to be the heart of this place, and that's why I actually went there, but they didn't have it. We then went for pistachio match latte, which was okay, too sweet and had a Dubai chocolate flavor to it. The staff there was super nice and friendly for me, compared to the other bad reviews, maybe they worked on it!

Cute little cafe with kind of Asian Fusion Bakery Diner kind of vibe. For many years now, we…read morealways drop by here whenever we are in town. Efficient, courteous to the point service. Love the cream puffs here. our favorite on our most recent visit was the Earl Grey Cream Puff. Just sweet enough with a perfect outer crunch that gives way to the yummy deliciousness inside that is just so satisfying. Perfect with a cup o Joe, which they will gladly provide. Limited seating inside, but we always manage to find a seat. Just a short half block walk from 50 St Subway Station! We look forward to coming back soon!

This place has been on my go to list for a while because they serve photogenic drinks that have…read moregone viral on social media. It's about a 2 minute walk from 50 St subway station. The place has tables where you can hang out and enjoy your food and drinks. I went on a weekday during dinner time and there was no line so it was quick and convenient. I had the Iced Latte with oat milk, no ice, and no sugar, which was amazing! It was also gluten free, dairy free, and soy free, which is a big plus for me. Just note that restrooms are for customers only. I would definitely come back if I'm in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.

What an amazing place for breakfast or brunch!…read more I went there for breakfast however the place was packed and I couldn't wait for a table so my only option was taking it to go. I got the Holy Shishito which was scrambled eggs with shishito peppers, cheddar, lemon aioli and chili flakes on a piece of sourdough bread. What an amazing and full of flavor sandwich! I truly enjoyed eating this! I'm certainly coming back here to try other things on the menu!

Probably the best flat white in Grand Central area. I am keen on counter culture beans and you can…read moreactually taste the beans, which I feel is so often missing from other flat whites nearby that are too milky. At $5 pre-tax, it's still manageable, but from a volume standpoint is probably 6 oz if I had to guess. I've never dined in because it's open kitchen and I would imagine smelling like it after I left, but the staff have always been nice and are efficient. Recommend!

My friend told me to meet her at the Bibliotheque, and so I did, not knowing what I am walking into…read more(no googling before hand). Wow, what a beautiful space! When you enter there is a bar you can sit at and two large high top tables next to it. As you walk further in there is a lounge with couches and various sizes tables. The whole space is surrounded by books! Heaven! We ordered a chai, matcha and a ginger cookie. Shout out to the woman taking my order for comping me my drink for my birthday! Everyone from the staff was friendly - I really enjoyed being there. The only thing I would say is someone should come by to check on the tables more often as I had to return other people's abandoned drinks. But you know what first world problems, am I right? Maybe they can have a sign or mention to customers to return their own cups before leaving. I sort of can't imagine why people don't... It is quite popular spot so you need to be very patient and strategic if you want to grab a table, as well as sprinkled with a little bit of luck. We unfortunately got there a little late. I went there at 3pm and hunted for a table and my friend got there by 330pm. By the time we ordered and started drinking our coffees - we were informed the lounge area will be closed at 4pm to prepare for the evening wine bar. Oh right this cafe turns into a wine bar in the evenings! How cool! At 4pm we thankfully grabbed one of the high tables - sharing it with another couple but it was large enough for the 4 of us. The lights dimmed and the atmosphere changed to more intimate. We unfortunately had to leave at 5pm, but I imagined picking up a James Baldwin book, ordering some white wine and enjoying both.... Mmm definitely next time. Maybe sometimes after work - sounds like a great wind down.

there is a reason this cafe/wine bar tops every "best places to work remote from" list I've found…read more - this the most gorgeous bookstore and cafe that slowly turns into a wine bar. the walls are covered in beautiful books with sections for weird female protagonists and banned books. large couches, tables, spinning plushy chairs, truly a range of seating options until 4pm when it turns over for dinner service (beware 90 min wifi limit!!) - the coffee is reasonably priced ($5 americano with almond milk) and the service is very fast at the counter. the food menu is minimal until dinner, so I went with the one sandwich option with meat. - the prosciutto Gruyère was delicious. the bread has a crispy crunch while the inside had the perfect amount of butter to soften the inside further. cheese was sharp and meat was salty, a classic combination done well. - I loved it here and will certainly come back when I have hotspot data or downloaded materials to work on after the 90 min wifi limit

I was meeting a friend here for light lunch & desserts. Having walked by her numerous times, we…read moredecided to give them a try. Upon arrival, we were greeted at the counter to sit at any table inside or out and a server will help us. The inside is quaint with ample tables and chairs, with display of a commercial professional espresso machine and display of some of their pastries. Decided on outside, we found a table with two chairs and waited for service. Very quickly a young woman greeted us and while we looked at the menu, brought us water with lemon at our request. We end up ordering first two sandwiches, one with prosciutto and the other caprese. We waited to order our coffee drinks and parties afterwards. The sandwiches came quickly and to our surprise the sandwich was warmed which my preference and both were served on ciabatta-like buns that's had textures of foccacia. We loved both sandwiches. We then ordered the Italian donuts with Nutella and the cookies horn with light lemon crème as well as a cortado and latte. Pastries were also warmed and overall satisfied with our choices. I would come back here as I'm in the neighborhood often. Great place to meet a friend with reasonable prices and quality food.

My friend saw this place as a recommend place for hot chocolate so we decided to stop by on a…read moreThursday night. The place itself is super cute and very cozy. The menu is fairly on the basic side - mainly drinks and pastries and there is some sandwiches. We decided to get the hot chocolate with whip cream (the whip cream is very needed). It was very rich, thick and delicious and not "too sweet." The whip cream really makes it more creamy and it does not really add to the sweetness which was good. We also got a side of Salame e Formaggio which I would recommend passing on because the cheese was kind of hard and not that great. The salami was good and honestly I'm not a fan of olives but my friend who liked it enjoyed them. Overall - a cute place to stop by for a hot chocolate and maybe a pastry!