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We arrived on a Friday afternoon, and there was no wait at all. The shop is so cute and modern and the workers were so sweet. Our drinks came out fairly quickly and were so delicious. I would definitely come back to study here in the future.
Really enjoyed the coffee! Is it ok to hope that the hype would die so I don't have to wait in a queue next time?
It's the vibe always a line ..love the pastries nice variation ..the store has merchandise like pour over single cups and matcha and various coffee beans variety to choose from ..the line moves fast worth the wait
Cute café in the Williamsburg area. We came on a weekend and as expected there was a line out the door, but it was moving relatively quickly, so it was all right. Once we got to the front, the gentleman who took our order was friendly and soon enough, our drink drinks were brought to where we were sitting. We ordered different kinds of drinks, though I personally got an iced Americano. It was definitely on the smaller side, but in terms of taste, I did enjoy it. I also tried the Matcha latte that my friend ordered and can say that was quite nice as well. There are several tables and small seats you can sit at to enjoy your drink. Overall a nice spot to relax.
As a lover of Maru Coffee from LA and their really well-made cream top drinks, I was stoked to hear Maru opened up a beautiful space out in Williamsburg and was finally in the area to get to try it. I've been there twice now, and both times for some reason the cream top coffee just didn't hit as well as the LA version, but still quite good and definitely worth getting. They do pay attention to detail here, and have great coffee, tons of seating, and a beautiful space, as well as a bathroom (I think they even have two). So I would definitely try them again; perhaps they were just settling into things, but it's a cool place and I hope they stick around. You can also buy their beans and assortment of coffee tools. The people at the counter were super nice.
I am absolutely obsessed with this place. Everything is good, but I think I enjoyed the breve macchiato the most. It's just such a perfect balance of coffee and sweet cream. The cream top was a little more sour than the affogato. I don't like when my coffee is sour but I know some people don't mind. There are also decaf espresso options for the drinks. There's always a line here but worth the wait in my opinion coming back as soon as I can lol
Hailing from Los Angeles, I was excited to see / hear that Maru was a business that would open shop here in NYC. While I believe in waiting in line for quality coffee / bakery goods, I wouldn't justify waiting more than 15 minutes here. Their expertise feels skewed towards pour over creations and less so towards lattes / capps. Even though there are certain drinks they're supposedly known for i.e. vanilla bean latte, cream top but because it's an Asian cafe and not American, their flavored drinks are actually not that sweet. Take what you will and if you do prefer sweet vs. not sweet, wanted to put that out in the ether. The aesthetic and decor inside is minimalistic, but you're truly paying for the artistry of the slow coffee wave vibe and less of the Starbucks / Bottle aesthetic. We ordered the vanilla bean latte and cream top however were not quite that impressed...the latter you definitely have to stir really well!
The first time I came by, it was during the weekend and the line was a bit too much for me. I didn't ask questions and just ordered the signature drinks to go, which were good but not lining up good. The second time I came by, I went on a weekday so the wait was much shorter. This time around, slower paced, I realized I can choose from three types of beans for my espresso after asking about the menu. Instead of the signature drinks, I ordered a latte with the bean of choice. My goodness, what a difference in experience. I had a chance to sit down and sip, while snacking on a kouign amann. The latte was delicious and lingered in memory hours after. By sitting, I got to enjoy the space, admire the coffee sets, and the minimalist interior design.
Came back for an espresso set! I love that they have three different options, we went with the black & white espresso set. This was a drip coffee and a choice of cortado or macchiato (I picked cortado). The beans for this set was the Sanmi blend. The flavors of these beans are unreal and Maru does an excellent job of highlighting all those notes. It was light, fruity, and sweet. An absolute staple spot for coffee lovers!
I got the matcha latte, it was fine. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either either. This place is not high on my list to return and try other stuff. Vibes were really cute inside, big fan but they were really busy on a Sunday morning.
If you like sugary drinks, I don't think this place is for you but if you're a fan of good coffee, this place definitely takes their craft seriously. They have an open space and good seating options but not good for studying. They don't have wifi so keep that in mind. The staff is really honest about their drinks and the ambiance is really cozy! I do want to go back and try their matcha drinks but their coffee was solid!
I came here on a Saturday morning around 9:30am and waited about 10 minutes. The line moved fairly quickly. Their matcha latte is delicious - you can pay $2 extra to upgrade to the higher quality matcha (which I didn't but I want to try!). The flavor of the matcha is great (I heard they use ippodo but I'm not 100% sure). I would love to come back and sit down next time - though it looks like the tables might be hard to grab.
To be fair, this is actually a 5 star coffee shop and their coffee is superb, but goodness, the line is annoyingly long. Sure, we live in NYC and lines are inevitable, but are they always worth the wait? Building off its success and roots from LA, Maru made the pilgrimage out east (just like how a lot of Californians have moved here). By now, this location is a few months old so it has a very new feel to it and minimalist aesthetic. I ordered an espresso and was impressed by how much I loved it. It was a smoothly extracted shot and had a brightness that truly made it shined. I'm harsher than usual, but I'll come back again and see if I change my mind.
1 month ago
15 days ago
The iced breve macchiato is pretty good! Comes in a 8oz, creamy topped espresso. The Ethiopia pour over tasted quite watered down though. Couldn't finish the cup. Cute place, well decorated. A little bit of a short line in a sunday afternoon. read more
We arrived on a Friday afternoon, and there was no wait at all. The shop is so cute and modern and the workers were so sweet. Our drinks came out fairly quickly and were so delicious. I would definitely come back to study here in the future. read more
Cute café in the Williamsburg area. We came on a weekend and as expected there was a line out the door, but it was moving relatively quickly, so it was all right. Once we got to the front, the gentleman who took our order was friendly and soon enough, our drink drinks were brought to where we were sitting. We ordered different kinds of drinks, though I personally got an iced Americano. It was definitely on the smaller side, but in terms of taste, I did enjoy it. I also tried the Matcha latte that my friend ordered and can say that was quite nice as well. There are several tables and small seats you can sit at to enjoy your drink. Overall a nice spot to relax. read more
4 months ago
As a lover of Maru Coffee from LA and their really well-made cream top drinks, I was stoked to hear Maru opened up a beautiful space out in Williamsburg and was finally in the area to get to try it. I've been there twice now, and both times for some reason the cream top coffee just didn't hit as well as the LA version, but still quite good and definitely worth getting. They do pay attention to detail here, and have great coffee, tons of seating, and a beautiful space, as well as a bathroom (I think they even have two). So I would definitely try them again; perhaps they were just settling into things, but it's a cool place and I hope they stick around. You can also buy their beans and assortment of coffee tools. The people at the counter were super nice. read more
I am absolutely obsessed with this place. Everything is good, but I think I enjoyed the breve macchiato the most. It's just such a perfect balance of coffee and sweet cream. The cream top was a little more sour than the affogato. I don't like when my coffee is sour but I know some people don't mind. There are also decaf espresso options for the drinks. There's always a line here but worth the wait in my opinion coming back as soon as I can lol read more
Hailing from Los Angeles, I was excited to see / hear that Maru was a business that would open shop here in NYC. While I believe in waiting in line for quality coffee / bakery goods, I wouldn't justify waiting more than 15 minutes here. Their expertise feels skewed towards pour over creations and less so towards lattes / capps. Even though there are certain drinks they're supposedly known for i.e. vanilla bean latte, cream top but because it's an Asian cafe and not American, their flavored drinks are actually not that sweet. Take what you will and if you do prefer sweet vs. not sweet, wanted to put that out in the ether. The aesthetic and decor inside is minimalistic, but you're truly paying for the artistry of the slow coffee wave vibe and less of the Starbucks / Bottle aesthetic. We ordered the vanilla bean latte and cream top however were not quite that impressed...the latter you definitely have to stir really well! read more
The first time I came by, it was during the weekend and the line was a bit too much for me. I didn't ask questions and just ordered the signature drinks to go, which were good but not lining up good. The second time I came by, I went on a weekday so the wait was much shorter. This time around, slower paced, I realized I can choose from three types of beans for my espresso after asking about the menu. Instead of the signature drinks, I ordered a latte with the bean of choice. My goodness, what a difference in experience. I had a chance to sit down and sip, while snacking on a kouign amann. The latte was delicious and lingered in memory hours after. By sitting, I got to enjoy the space, admire the coffee sets, and the minimalist interior design. read more
8 months ago
Came back for an espresso set! I love that they have three different options, we went with the black & white espresso set. This was a drip coffee and a choice of cortado or macchiato (I picked cortado). The beans for this set was the Sanmi blend. The flavors of these beans are unreal and Maru does an excellent job of highlighting all those notes. It was light, fruity, and sweet. An absolute staple spot for coffee lovers! read more
8 months ago
I got the matcha latte, it was fine. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either either. This place is not high on my list to return and try other stuff. Vibes were really cute inside, big fan but they were really busy on a Sunday morning. read more
If you like sugary drinks, I don't think this place is for you but if you're a fan of good coffee, this place definitely takes their craft seriously. They have an open space and good seating options but not good for studying. They don't have wifi so keep that in mind. The staff is really honest about their drinks and the ambiance is really cozy! I do want to go back and try their matcha drinks but their coffee was solid! read more
I came here on a Saturday morning around 9:30am and waited about 10 minutes. The line moved fairly quickly. Their matcha latte is delicious - you can pay $2 extra to upgrade to the higher quality matcha (which I didn't but I want to try!). The flavor of the matcha is great (I heard they use ippodo but I'm not 100% sure). I would love to come back and sit down next time - though it looks like the tables might be hard to grab. read more
To be fair, this is actually a 5 star coffee shop and their coffee is superb, but goodness, the line is annoyingly long. Sure, we live in NYC and lines are inevitable, but are they always worth the wait? Building off its success and roots from LA, Maru made the pilgrimage out east (just like how a lot of Californians have moved here). By now, this location is a few months old so it has a very new feel to it and minimalist aesthetic. I ordered an espresso and was impressed by how much I loved it. It was a smoothly extracted shot and had a brightness that truly made it shined. I'm harsher than usual, but I'll come back again and see if I change my mind. read more
Maru definitely brought their LA magic to New York! If you swing by in the morning or early afternoon, be prepared for a line and trust me, it's for a reason. Their matcha is so good, and the BonBon is the perfect sweet treat to kickstart your day. The space is minimalistic, bright, and super chill ideal for catching up with friends, getting lost in a book, or just people-watching the crowd. NYC has no shortage of coffee spots, but this one is absolutely worth the visit. read more
Recommendation: For something slightly sweet but in such good balance, get the macchiato, which comes with their signature foam on top. I'm not usually someone who goes for anything smaller than 12oz, but I'd make an exception to have their macchiato again. It's that good. Other reviews are a bit outdated by now; their menu now includes their signatures like their cream top coffees. Even on a Monday morning, Maru still has a (short) line out the door and every table is occupied. Furniture beautifully designed, huge open windows for sunlight pouring in. Hang around a bit and you should catch yourself a table. People don't seem to stay too long if they're not on the tables to work on their laptops. read more
8 months ago
This spot opened not long ago. We decided to come visit, however, the line is still long despite rainy and cold weather! Upon entering the store, there are couple of pour over machines in front. On the sides, there were benches and couple of tables and chairs for guests to sit and relax. We ordered matcha latte and macchiato. Lovely spot to try! read more
9 months ago
Not worth the hype, the line, or the price. I got the infamous cream top and it was just ok. Definitely better places in the area that are a fraction of the price and still quality coffee. read more
7 months ago
Favorite thing was the pastry - the chocolate in the pain suisse was so good! We each got lattes, matcha and vanilla bean, and they were not sweet so if you prefer that I would ask for more sweetener or have a sweet pastry with it. Also, you're only able to add the cream too to specific drinks which was a bummer because the drinks would have been even better with it. Orders came out quickly and they gave these cute fabric squares with the drinks to sit on. The inside is very minimal and modernistic seating (low wooden stools). read more
10 months ago
As a LA native I was so excited to see Maru come to NY. Their coffee & matcha are top notch! One of the best matchas lattes I've had in the city - they don't skimp out. read more
8 months ago
6 months ago
Personally the drinks here aren't life changing or anything. But I'm giving them 5 stars for the simple fact that they can maintain such a clean and efficient space given its constant traffic, morning and afternoon. It's truly run Japanese style here, and there's no resting. Glasses are continuously being whisked away and cleaned, while new drinks are being mixed and served. Also, maybe this is the real reason why I feel the rating is deserved, but the POS was down for a couple minutes. Instead of troubling me to wait for the system to fully recover and pay for my drink, which I would have easily done, the barista shrugged and told me not to worry about it. He says "enjoy your first time at Maru." Just for that, I'm totally coming back! read more
9 months ago
we waited on line for quite some time. gorgeous lighting inside if you're actually able to find a seat. cream top: if you're a fan long blacks, then you'll probably think it's great! however if you're like me, i don't really enjoy those. would maybe a good summer coffee order vs fall where i'm looking for something with a "full" taste. vanilla bean latte: wasn't impressed. the flavor wasn't coming through- probably needed more paste. matcha cookie: disappointing that they didn't make their pastries and baked goods, like the matcha cookie, in-house. it was sweet and oily, leaving a film in my mouth. read more
9 months ago
I don't remember how I found out about Maru in the first place but this recent addition to the neighborhood had to be checked out. I like the aesthetics inside and service is friendly. Their matcha latte definitely tastes legit but skews on the bitter side even with sweetener added. I wished they had a bigger menu so that you can look while waiting in line. Instead, you kind of have to make a split second decision once you get to the cash register and see the menu there on the counter read more
A fresh and modern but cosy cafe in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC, @marucoffeela serves an amazing cappuccino! Freshly baked pastries, friendly baristas and plenty of seating. Really enjoyed the whole experience and could go again and again! read more
9 months ago
Maru Coffee's first East Coast outpost in NYC completely lives up to the hype from its Los Angeles roots. The space is bright and airy with plenty of natural light and seating, making it a perfect spot to post up. Even when busy, the staff are impressively efficient at moving orders along quickly. A nice practical touch is the restroom available for customers in the back. The drinks are where they truly shine. The matcha was exceptional, deeply flavorful and probably the best we had all weekend in the city. Their focus on single-origin beans and a lighter roast profile, a philosophy brought from LA by founder Matthew Kim, clearly translates across their menu. The pastries were also a hit. While the croissant was pretty standard, the canelé was a standout: perfectly caramelized on the outside with a soft, flavorful center. It's an excellent addition to the neighborhood for a serious cup of coffee or, as we discovered, a top-tier matcha. read more
11 months ago
Friday morning at 9am and there was already a line out the door. The decor is minimalist but inviting with room to sit and catch up with a friend or two. I ordered a matcha latte and it was definitely one of the better ones I've had in the city! The matcha taste was strong and the milk wasn't overpowering. I also tried some of my friend's cream top and that was delicious. Not usually a coffee drinker but I'd would order it again read more
Waited about 30mins, got a cup of Bon bon and Cappuccino. The seating areas are very limited the space isn't spacious hard to find places to sit and chill. I didn't personally liked Bon bon because the cream on top was cold you had to sip it up to have the taste of coffee which was not my favorite. Cappuccino was decent nothing really special. Menu was available by the counter so had to waited to see what's on there until you get close by. Just overall not really enjoyed this place not worth the hype.. :/ read more
7 months ago
coffee was really good & high quality!! love the minimalist design and how clean and serene this place is and feels. no wifi though and tables and chairs are so small so i wouldn't stay here to study or do work but great spot to chat w a friend, enjoy a lil drink, or grab it to go. best on a weekday morning n not a weekend to avoid lines. read more
you cannot go wrong with anything you order but my favorites are the iced breve macchiato and the iced vanilla latte. i wouldn't recommend working at the coffee shop but it's a good spot to catch up with friends. interior decor reminds me of a lot of CPH coffee shops. read more
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