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    Maru Coffee

    4.3 (44 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Black & white espresso set
    Melissa K.

    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!

    Vanilla Bean Latte & Matcha latte
    Christine D.

    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.

    Erica K.

    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!

    Cream top, vanilla latte
    Emily L.

    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!

    Inside
    Justine H.

    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).

    Toddler-approved kouign-amann
    Eunice C.

    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.

    Josephine C.

    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!

    Julia Y.

    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.

    Allen L.

    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.

    Karina R.

    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.

    Counter with bar seating
    Matt L.

    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.

    Cream Top
    Chandni D.

    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.

    Matcha Latte
    Stephanie C.

    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.

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    Bibble & Sip - IG: @nom.noms.only | matcha cream puff

    Bibble & Sip

    4.4(6.1k reviews)
    3.4 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    Small shop, great service, excellent drinks, & tasty treats!…read more Of the two drinks, the black sesame latte was by far one of the best lattes I've had in a while (granted I have had a latte in a while...). If texture doesn't bother you (liberal amount of black sesame!), I'd suggest getting this latte (10/10). Both pastries were great in their own right. For my second matcha of the day, this matcha was like your everyday/average matcha. Can't go wrong, but it wasn't mind-blowing. If you're in the Theatre District, I'd definitely recommend popping in for a drink & a treat!

    Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: around 12 noon…read more *Lychee Berry ($9.75) *Panda Cake ($14.50) *Soup Dumpling ($14.50) *Egg Sando ($8) My group dropped by here after having breakfast / brunch. I had seen their cute pastries online and wanted to check them out. We got the items above and a few coffees. The cakes are cute. Tho not as light and fluffy as I was expecting. I thought they'd be more like the asian bakeries we have back in SF. Not as sweet as american desserts, but it was kinda in between. The egg sandwich I really wanted to like since I've been craving one. But the it was sooo dry. Definitely needed more mayo. And the bread wasn't very fluffy either. Cute spot if you want cute desserts. Tho I think they are more geared towards posting on socials. REVIEW #3999

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    Kijitora - Dirty Black Sesame with white chocolate

    Kijitora

    4.5(224 reviews)
    0.4 miWilliamsburg - North Side

    RATING: 4.5/5 | Came on a Saturday late afternoon and it was busy! The line moves, thankfully. It's…read morerelatively spacious for a cafe, but there's minimal seating. There is some counter space, but mainly for standing purposes. I ordered a standard Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk ($7.35) and my friend got her usual Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte ($8). Docking 1/2 point bc the matcha is pre-made. I'm a fan of the whisking process bc I do believe there's a craft to matcha overall. Surprisingly, my drink tasted fine and my bev was a good color, so I was pleasantly happy. We waited less than 10 min for a table to open up, but you have to be there at the right time, otherwise you prob just grab your drink + go. Overall, glad I tried Kijitora. It's not my first matcha choice, but it was decent for a standard matcha latte. Their specialty matcha drinks look to have mixed reviews, but I'm personally not a fan of sweet drinks.

    I came here today to experience local matcha from Kijitora, a local matcha place that was all about…read morecats! Everything was cat They had a lot of merchandise dedicated to cats! The tote bags were so cute but they were kind of pricey in my opinion. A standard beige Kijitora bag was priced for $30 each! They had several designs for sale. I was just busy checking out the cool cat merchandise while I was waiting in the long line to purchase the matcha drinks. The line was exceptionally long! It was worth the hype though! When I was my turn, I got an iced strawberry matcha latte and an iced mango matcha latte. It was so pretty when I got them. The mango and strawberry paste were sitting at the bottom of the matcha latte. I had to stir and mix the fruits with the whole drink. Surprisingly it was not sweet at all and was just right! They made it in a way that wanted you to crave more of it. It was very addicting. I did not get onigiris this time but will be sure to get some next time I'm here. They were just $4 each for miso salmon, tuna mayo, mentaiko cod roe, sukiyaki beef, and chashu pork. What a decent price for one onigiri! I would definitely be sure to get the miso salmon next time I'm here. The place was very cute with nice little tables for individuals. The place was very cozy with lots of sunlight coming in. Very modern with plants all around. It was so loud with people talking over each other. There were too many people on a Sunday afternoon so I had to walk around or cut through people to get my way. It was that crowded. I also didn't expect this place to be on the second floor and the stairs to be that steep. It was hectic carrying my stroller upstairs. Luckily someone helped me get down! The stairs are very narrow so I had to hold onto the rail. It was not ergonomically friendly at all.

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    Evil Twin Brewing - Dumbo Taproom - Fructus Danica and Evil Fusion Autumn, 9oz pours, and Pepper Acid.

    Evil Twin Brewing - Dumbo Taproom

    4.5(131 reviews)
    1.6 miDUMBO
    $$

    we had a little time before our flight leaving nyc - so we did the impossible. we drank every…read moresingle beer that evil twin brewing (dumbo location) had on draft. yes, you heard that right. every. single. one. was it a lot of beer? yes. would i do it again? in a heartbeat. how about one of your evil-twin-type long beer names? extra fancy gourmet, artisanal and uber hand selected style ale tlatoani marlon trillikini no more dumplings v.5 dumb fruit 1 woody's orange cream make it fruity pancake edition even more horchata greenhouse multi grain lager - conditioned on american oak foudre ekiden beer 2026 chardonnale greenhouse dunkel conditioned on american oak foudre greenhouse baltic porter conditioned on american oak foudre i swear this red isn't wearing green make it fruity white sangria: this kihoskh needs an even even more more much much bigger bigger beer selection body by etnyc et stay home 19 - frosty winter edition ___________

    I probably never leave reviews in general, especially negative ones, but this experience was so…read moreegregious that I honestly felt like I had to say something. I've worked in restaurants and bars long enough to understand that staff drinking happens, but this was on another level entirely. I came in with a group of friends and one of the bartenders, Will, was so visibly drunk that it made the entire experience uncomfortable. Slurred speech, wobbling behind the bar, taking orders while chewing food with his mouth open -- it was honestly embarrassing to watch. He looked like he absolutely did not want to be there. At one point, my group had been trying to get his attention for another round for quite a while while he stood around talking with coworkers. We then watched staff take a shot together, and when he finally came over he burped mid-conversation and literally had whatever he had just been drinking dribbling down his neckbeard. That was the moment where the whole thing went from unprofessional to just gross. What made it worse was that it didn't seem isolated to one employee. Throughout the night we watched staff openly taking shots and drinking behind the bar like it was a house party instead of a business. There's a difference between bar culture and complete lack of professionalism, and this crossed that line hard. One of the friends I was with actually frequents the DUMBO location and said that the last time she was there, the same bartender also seemed intoxicated, which makes this feel less like a bad night and more like an ongoing issue. The DUMBO location itself is in an amazing spot, which makes it even more disappointing. But ownership seriously needs to get control of what's going on there before someone gets hurt or the place develops a reputation for having drunk staff on the clock. Unfortunately, the experience was uncomfortable enough that my girlfriends and I won't be coming back. I genuinely hope the employee mentioned gets help if this is a regular thing, because nobody should be working service in that condition.

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