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    Manhattan Espresso Cafe

    4.0 (93 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Creperies
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Ciabatta 'Crostoni'
    Lanni L.

    A small, local, charming coffee shop with delicious bites. The artichoke crostini was flavorful and fresh and my house blend coffee was smooth. The place is adorable and decorated lovingly. Thanks!

    Passion fruit doughnut
    Debbie L.

    Best cappuccino! It's so tough to find a proper cappuccino these days... especially one that doesn't taste like a latte. This place does it right. They also have interesting doughnuts... I love passion fruit so was excited to pick up a passion fruit doughnut.

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    Excellent cold brew and really kind staff. There's a great selection of flavors if you're into that sort of thing but the cold brew on draft did it for me.

    Skinny cappuccino.
    Elaine H.

    Hmm didn't really quite enjoy my cappuccino - a bit too bitter and not balanced enough; no foam whatsoever. The place was kind of small as well. They take credit card, guess this is the only upside potential. So no, will not come back.

    Wayne Y.

    Tiny little stores with minimal seating by the wall. There was no one here when we came in to get some coffee and pastries. We loved the cute low-key vibe, and the lady serving us (likely the owner) was adorable and funny. I got a large iced coffee and tried the cappuccino (illy), which were good. We also got two pastries - one with cherries, and one large one with chocolate chunks in them. Loved both of them! There were some other drinks they sold, and on the side, some fresh fruit. She had some extra bananas, so gave us some for free. So nice.

    American Flag Latte

    My neighborhood Coffee Café. I like the Lattes, they have a coffee printer art machine and recently had one with the American Flag imprinted on top. See the picture attached. It's unique.

    Kevin H.

    Manhattan coffee is a great small shop for coffee in midtown east. The barista is super friendly and when you walk in, it smells like pastries and coffee. Best feeling in the world every morning before work! Coffee is made using illy beans and pastries are house made. I've had every single coffee drink on the menu so I'll comment about espresso based drinks and coffee. Espresso - beans are freshly grinded (as required for a good shot) and the barista does a super good job pulling it. Espresso shot cuts through any espresso based drink. Coffee is good for brewed coffee. The iced coffee and cold brew coffee is actually pretty much the same thing. Try their red eye as they do a good job on the espresso shot and it actually comes through past the coffee. One tip is on a cold summer day and want a sugary drink - get their version of the frappe. It's not too sweet but taste amazing! One complaint - they don't do pour over method coffee so you just have to get house dripped if you want just black coffee

    Grace C.

    Passed by this place on my way to Moma! Small but good coffee. The owner was friendly. Quiet. The music was really good, mellow mix; perfect for reading while waiting for a friend on a cold night. Cafe au lait had the right amount of milk. Tips: Only a few stools for the sitting area and there's $10 minimum on your card.

    Focaccia, prosciutto, mozzarella and arugula
    Morgan B.

    I was walking past and saw this place. It was empty and I wanted a quick bite without waiting. I got the focaccia bread sandwich with prosciutto, mozzarella and arugula. Very simple and tasty if not a little pricey at nine dollars, but cheaper than what you can find around. I also got a latte which was delicious and the service was very friendly. This is a tiny little hole in the wall place but it's worth stopping into.

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    Legit espresso. I lived in Seattle for 15 years and know what a good cup tastes like (not starfucks). This was solid.

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    The coffee is sub par. Not sure the barista knew what she was doing, the place was charming.

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    Cute local spot for a strong cup of Italian coffee and a treat on your way to the office!

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    Grace Street

    Grace Street

    4.2(3.7k reviews)
    0.9 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Locally sourced ingredients

    Stopped by Grace Street while looking for something sweet and a little different, and this…read moredefinitely fit the bill. We saw the milk tea boba toast on the menu and had to try it. It came out as a thick piece of deep-fried toast topped with ice cream, boba, caramel popcorn, and strawberries on the side. Not healthy at all, but really good. It's one of those desserts you probably wouldn't get every day, but worth trying at least once. Fun to share and definitely something different from the usual desserts.

    This is my go-to bathroom + sweet treat spot in KTown! There's typically a line, but it usually…read moremoves quickly and there's usually free seating as well. They have a water dispenser, two locking bathrooms, and plenty of outlets, so I already have a very positive view of Grace Street as a good place to rest. The food is alright. It's a bit overpriced and the teas are not good quality. However, the desserts are delicious. I usually split a slice of basque cheesecake with my friends. The regular and matcha have both been good in my experience. I don't like chocolate cake, so I haven't tried that variety. I wish the pumpkin was available in the smaller size too! I've tried their boba, and it isn't good. The hot teas are okay but not great. They're pretty much just syrup and milk. I would avoid the drinks and just get the desserts! I haven't personally tried the bingsoo, but I've heard good things. The waffle is alright--all in all, come here to recharge and for the basque cheesecake!

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    Prince Tea House

    Prince Tea House

    4.2(228 reviews)
    0.9 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$

    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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    Bear Donut - Double Milk Tea Brionut

    Bear Donut

    4.5(227 reviews)
    1.0 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    The Dubai Chewy Brionut is one of the best & most unique donuts I've ever had. The outer layer is…read morelike biting into a soft tiramisu mochi pillow. Then the sweet brioche layer. Finally, the kataifi & pistachio center. The crunchy sweetness of this beloved flavor combo is undefeated. The friendly staff deserve their flowers for this deliciously incomparable treat. Get your Brionut whenever you're near K-Town. This cozy & quiet donut shop also has a smaller cookie cousin (Dubai Chewy Cookie) to the Brionut. I pity the fool who doesn't get both.

    I walked in on a fairly chilly night. I've seen Bear Donut a lot on social media, especially the…read moreowner of the store who also happens to be a dentist. I needed a sweet pick-me-up after missing a train home. While the ice cream flavors looked interesting, I opted for a blue coconut iced matcha latte instead. Aside from the striking visuals, the drink tasted great. There was sweetness from the matcha and the coconut but not super overtly sugary. I also got a box of four donuts. They're a little pricey, but each donut is a pretty hefty ring of chewy glutinous rice flour batter. I had them the following morning, and the donuts still tasted fresh. There was a little bit of oiliness from the frying, but it did not taste off or too greasy. I think this is from the meticulous frying process and good management of the oil. I got the Cookies and Cream, Rose, Lavender, and Pistachios. I loved the Rose and Lavender flavors, especially the lavender which had a solid floral flavor without being perfume-y. I look forward to trying other donuts and sweets from Bear Donut in the future!

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    Paris Baguette

    Paris Baguette

    3.8(837 reviews)
    1.0 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$

    Got a crossiant filled with Nutella it was so good…read more The cashier asked if I wanted it for here or to go and I said to go and asked if he could warm it up. He warned me that it might be messy if I took it to go but I didn't mind. Honestly, the chocolate croissant was so good. It was warm and gooey and melted in my mouth. I love it. Ambiance in the bakery was chill.

    During my time in New York City, I stopped by Paris Baguette on W 32nd St twice and absolutely…read moreenjoyed the cozy French bakery café vibe and fresh baked pastries. Paris Baguette is a neighborhood bakery café, bringing expertly crafted baked and brewed goods to the community. Their bakers, cakers, and baristas serve up handcrafted cakes, freshly baked pastries and breads, delicious Lavazza coffee, and more. One thing that really stood out is their PB Rewards program. It's super easy to join via their app, and you earn 1 point per $1 spent toward free pastries, drinks, cake slices, and more and i even got a free pastry just for signing up. I ordered a chai latte and my free strawberry croissant pastry filled with soft custard cream and strawberries, dusted with powdered sugar. The strawberry croissant had fresh strawberries and cream and it was the perfect breakfast after a run in Central Park. The second visit was to take advantage of their BOGO cake slice deal through the rewards app. It's a fun way to explore their cake selection without paying full price. I ordered the Blueberry chiffon cake slice filled with soft cream, topped with blueberry yogurt soft cream and blueberries and the strawberry soft cream cake slice, a vanilla cake filled with soft cream and fresh strawberries, topped with more berries. Service was friendly and the line moved quickly. Prices are typical for midtown NYC, but all the reward app perks make it more reasonable. I will definitely be back to earn more rewards and try more of their pastries.

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