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This place is a pure treat! First of all, you can't miss it if you are walking in Midtown...it was on the way to my hotel on 40th avenue and the green is so eye-catching. You immediately think "dubai chocolate", which they have, but that's not their only exceptional menu item. They had an array of breakfast pastries and lots of delicious coffees and cold drinks to choose from. I ended up purchasing a biscoff croissant that tasted HEAVENLY. I paired it with a small coffee just for the warmth. The croissant was truly everything and then some, from the topping to the filling. It's definitely a rich treat but so worth it.
We got here right when it opened and the service was not very friendly. It felt like we were interrupting something their conversations when we tried to order. I got the tiramisu latte, and it was very nice. Very sweet and I liked the cream on top. The pastries were pretty good, standard croissants. We also got the dubai chocolate bar which met expectations. Overall, they had good pastries and creative coffees. Lots of seating and space to do homework or have casual conversations.
Wanted to just stop by really quickly to catch up with a couple of friends and overall, I am a little iffy about this place. The staff was very nice and very patient as my friends and I looked through all of the parties to see what we wanted to try and the interior of the store was very neat and cute with comfy seats. However, the desserts and pastries that we chose were just not it. The Pistachio Latte was overly sweet and ended up being tossed out before even half was finished. The rest of the drinks were all finished. The ube and biscoff cookies were just okay but we definitely regretted it once we took a bite. The banana pudding was extremely artificial tasting and I could barely taste the real banana flavor which just left a disappointing aftertaste. The Knafa brownie was something that I was looking the most forward to, however it wasn't warmed at all and was just a hard cold brownie with knafa and pistachio cream in the middle. You could barely even taste the pistachio. It was just like a mediocre brownie with some Knafa crunch. Overall I think if I were ever to be back, I would stuck to the basic drinks and that would be it. I do not feel too excited to try out more of their desserts because none of them stood out from this trip.
One of the worst customer service I've ever experienced. My friend and I met decided to meet here to catch up and from a quick online search, this cafe looked really promising. Biggest mistake ever. I tried to order a medium iced matcha latte (with regular whole milk, no syrups or extras at all), and despite the huge menu hanging up indicating the price as $7, I saw an $8 charge on the machine. I was merely asking why there was a discrepancy when the worker called over the person who I assumed was the manager, who was literally just standing off to the side on his phone. He was incredibly rude and said "there are taxes", as if that was a legitimate explanation for the difference in the base price. He could've just nicely apologized that the menu hadn't been updated yet (as ridiculous as that would be, it still would've been better than treating your customers like actual trash). My latte ended up being super watery, the matcha was also whisked very poorly as it left a very grainy texture in my mouth, and my cup wasn't even filled to the brim. The only good thing I have to say about this spot is that there's a lot of seating, though they've arranged the furniture in a way where you end up sitting side by side more often than normally sitting across from each other, especially on the first floor, which can feel a little bit awkward. I'm never coming back after this dismal experience and I'd recommend anyone else to take your business elsewhere - there are a million other cafes in this area.
Today I stopped off here, got the mo bear. It came with 1 small dubai chocoate bear and 1 small biscoff chocolate bear. Dubai chocolate bear was ok, not all that. Biscoff chocolate bear just seemed boring. Tried it once, won't likely be back, was pricy for what it was. Not really worth it.
Dubai brownie was good but cheesecake sampler was GREAT!! Lots of seating and lots of yummy desserts. A little pricey but really good and a great place to yap with friends or get some work done.
Located along 8th Ave near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Was inpressed with the cleanliness and decor that blends well with their pistachio chocolate theme. There are a lot of seating area on the first floor and they have like a mezzanine seating area as well. They have a wide variety of cookies, pastries and desserts. And the famous dubai chocolate pistachio bars. As well as specialty drinks. We got the combo promo of croissant and coffee which is around $7. I got also the Sabaya phyllo pastry and the pistachio latte drink. Pricing is on the higher range but considering the quality of the products plus the location, it is worth a visit.
Great service. Pistachio tree leches. Amazingly good. Soft, light, Delicate and full of subtle milk and pistachio flavors. Pistachio tiramisu: Doesn't work for me. Very hard middle. Cannot spoon through to get a bite. Can improve tea selection and quality. Prices high but quality ingredients and presentation. Will return.
Place is spacious with lots of seating. I can't imagine you'd ever have trouble finding a table. My friend and I ordered pistachio lattes and they were very good! Large portion for an iced drink. Love that the cups are reusable plastic. We returned back later in the day to grab a refresher - sadly both were extremely sweet. I'd suggest cutting it with water. I really liked the strawberry mint one, if it had more water. My friend struggled to drink hers. It was packed with sugar. We also picked up strawberry Dubai cups and those were unreal! So yummy!!! They strawberries were huge and super juicy. Highly recommend popping in for that!
Cute lil coffee cafe, the ambiance was giving very much greenhouse, coffee and chill. There was searing upstairs and on first floor, with lots of options to choose from regarding coffee drinks and things to eat. My daughter got the tres leches cake of which she said was really good. They didn't have outlets, the customer service was okay and it was only one restroom that always had a line. Nonetheless I'd come back when in New York again!
The dessert options are amazing! They have so many drink options as well. French toast, latte and maple oat latte and their Matcha is so good. The sample cheesecake is amazing. So many seats inside and the decor is so cute. Their seats and they're sofas and there's upstairs and downstairs seating. The service is quick and awesome!
This cafe in Theater District has so much seating inside and is very clean! Theres 3 floors of seating. 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. read more
It's a cute cafe but sad that being a middle eastern cafe, they were out of adeni tea. Like that is supposed 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! read more
This was recommended as a study spot but it lacked some key study essentials: no outlets and wifi didn't work. Even the woman next to us asked about the WiFi; you could connect to it but there was no internet. The cost of a small regular latte was $9, which I thought was quite steep. I initially tried ordering at the kiosk, but it wouldn't let me proceed with two different drinks unless I paid $1 to add a shot of espresso... they should fix that. The only redeeming part is that there's plenty of seating and a bathroom. Won't be back. read more
This place is a pure treat! First of all, you can't miss it if you are walking in Midtown...it was on the way to my hotel on 40th avenue and the green is so eye-catching. You immediately think "dubai chocolate", which they have, but that's not their only exceptional menu item. They had an array of breakfast pastries and lots of delicious coffees and cold drinks to choose from. I ended up purchasing a biscoff croissant that tasted HEAVENLY. I paired it with a small coffee just for the warmth. The croissant was truly everything and then some, from the topping to the filling. It's definitely a rich treat but so worth it. read more
We got here right when it opened and the service was not very friendly. It felt like we were interrupting something their conversations when we tried to order. I got the tiramisu latte, and it was very nice. Very sweet and I liked the cream on top. The pastries were pretty good, standard croissants. We also got the dubai chocolate bar which met expectations. Overall, they had good pastries and creative coffees. Lots of seating and space to do homework or have casual conversations. read more
Wanted to just stop by really quickly to catch up with a couple of friends and overall, I am a little iffy about this place. The staff was very nice and very patient as my friends and I looked through all of the parties to see what we wanted to try and the interior of the store was very neat and cute with comfy seats. However, the desserts and pastries that we chose were just not it. The Pistachio Latte was overly sweet and ended up being tossed out before even half was finished. The rest of the drinks were all finished. The ube and biscoff cookies were just okay but we definitely regretted it once we took a bite. The banana pudding was extremely artificial tasting and I could barely taste the real banana flavor which just left a disappointing aftertaste. The Knafa brownie was something that I was looking the most forward to, however it wasn't warmed at all and was just a hard cold brownie with knafa and pistachio cream in the middle. You could barely even taste the pistachio. It was just like a mediocre brownie with some Knafa crunch. Overall I think if I were ever to be back, I would stuck to the basic drinks and that would be it. I do not feel too excited to try out more of their desserts because none of them stood out from this trip. read more
One of the worst customer service I've ever experienced. My friend and I met decided to meet here to catch up and from a quick online search, this cafe looked really promising. Biggest mistake ever. I tried to order a medium iced matcha latte (with regular whole milk, no syrups or extras at all), and despite the huge menu hanging up indicating the price as $7, I saw an $8 charge on the machine. I was merely asking why there was a discrepancy when the worker called over the person who I assumed was the manager, who was literally just standing off to the side on his phone. He was incredibly rude and said "there are taxes", as if that was a legitimate explanation for the difference in the base price. He could've just nicely apologized that the menu hadn't been updated yet (as ridiculous as that would be, it still would've been better than treating your customers like actual trash). My latte ended up being super watery, the matcha was also whisked very poorly as it left a very grainy texture in my mouth, and my cup wasn't even filled to the brim. The only good thing I have to say about this spot is that there's a lot of seating, though they've arranged the furniture in a way where you end up sitting side by side more often than normally sitting across from each other, especially on the first floor, which can feel a little bit awkward. I'm never coming back after this dismal experience and I'd recommend anyone else to take your business elsewhere - there are a million other cafes in this area. read more
Today I stopped off here, got the mo bear. It came with 1 small dubai chocoate bear and 1 small biscoff chocolate bear. Dubai chocolate bear was ok, not all that. Biscoff chocolate bear just seemed boring. Tried it once, won't likely be back, was pricy for what it was. Not really worth it. read more
1 year ago
Located along 8th Ave near the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Was inpressed with the cleanliness and decor that blends well with their pistachio chocolate theme. There are a lot of seating area on the first floor and they have like a mezzanine seating area as well. They have a wide variety of cookies, pastries and desserts. And the famous dubai chocolate pistachio bars. As well as specialty drinks. We got the combo promo of croissant and coffee which is around $7. I got also the Sabaya phyllo pastry and the pistachio latte drink. Pricing is on the higher range but considering the quality of the products plus the location, it is worth a visit. read more
Great service. Pistachio tree leches. Amazingly good. Soft, light, Delicate and full of subtle milk and pistachio flavors. Pistachio tiramisu: Doesn't work for me. Very hard middle. Cannot spoon through to get a bite. Can improve tea selection and quality. Prices high but quality ingredients and presentation. Will return. read more
Place is spacious with lots of seating. I can't imagine you'd ever have trouble finding a table. My friend and I ordered pistachio lattes and they were very good! Large portion for an iced drink. Love that the cups are reusable plastic. We returned back later in the day to grab a refresher - sadly both were extremely sweet. I'd suggest cutting it with water. I really liked the strawberry mint one, if it had more water. My friend struggled to drink hers. It was packed with sugar. We also picked up strawberry Dubai cups and those were unreal! So yummy!!! They strawberries were huge and super juicy. Highly recommend popping in for that! read more
Cute lil coffee cafe, the ambiance was giving very much greenhouse, coffee and chill. There was searing upstairs and on first floor, with lots of options to choose from regarding coffee drinks and things to eat. My daughter got the tres leches cake of which she said was really good. They didn't have outlets, the customer service was okay and it was only one restroom that always had a line. Nonetheless I'd come back when in New York again! read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
The dessert options are amazing! They have so many drink options as well. French toast, latte and maple oat latte and their Matcha is so good. The sample cheesecake is amazing. So many seats inside and the decor is so cute. Their seats and they're sofas and there's upstairs and downstairs seating. The service is quick and awesome! read more
Mokafé has a total of 6 locations spread through NY and NJ. This one is located on 8th ave between 43rd and 44th. Mokafé got its name from an ancient trading port in Yemen, Mohka and a famous coffee based drink, mocha. I learned that it starts with Fika. Fika is a state of mind that embraces the process of slowing down in a fast paced environment and appreciating the unique notes and flavors in coffee and the company around you. I was worried items were going to be sold out so I had opted to order through DoorDash while I was on the train. I pre-ordered Knafa Pistachio Chocolate, Knafa Croissant, Pastrami & Cheddar, Avocado Toast, Mo Bear and Lavender Lemonade. I arrived a few minutes later than the pick-up time, luckily the barista hadn't had the chance to make my order so I was able to ask for it served in-house than to-go. I was most eager to try their Knafa Chocolate Bar famously known as Dubai Chocolate. Whatever you have heard about this delectable dessert, it's true! For the croissant, have it as is! If warmed up, although delicious, can be extremely messy! Be ready to lick those fingers!! The lavender lemonade is worth the try. I can't speak on the Pastrami & Cheddar because I wasn't the one who ate it. The Avocado Toast was well savored. The picked onions gave it a bit of sweetness. Sadly, they were sold out of the Mo Bears when I got there so I did not get to try that. The cafe has a total of 3ish seating floors with the main floor having comfy lounge chairs and counter tables by the entry point and more seating across the serving bar. There are also additional seating a couple steps down next to the code locked one-stall bathrooms with a ramp access. More seating can be found lower level and the loft up above. The loft even has a cozy fireplace. This is a nice place to hang out. Additional note: baristas do not like their photos captured. Please be kind and avoid their faces. read more
1 year ago
8 months ago
I've had Mokafe's classic adani chai, Dubai chocolate, & knafeh tiramisu. Today I went in & had their za'atar cream cheese bagel & it was quite tasty. Simple but great- what's not to love? I also had the white chocolate ube cookie which was a bit too sweet for my liking but still good. All in all, I am glad to see Mokafe expanding greatly & they deserve all the business & accolade they've been receiving. read more
Mokafe is nearby the bus station so stopped by when I hopped off. Place is clean and staff was very kind, for a place in midtown, it had an insane amount of seating. Coffee was good and the sandwich was delicious. Unfortunately couldn't get their signature croissant because it was out of stock. The pricing here is quiet high but it is a midtown spot. Would definitely suggest if in the area, especially if you're looking for somewhere to sit. 2.5 floors of seating read more
The highlight of my visit to Mokafe Coffee House in Times Square was the cookie--a Pistachio Dubai cookie. It was my first time trying this flavor, and it was absolutely amazing! The cookie was warm, gooey, and perfectly textured. I loved every bite and was impressed by how well they nailed the pistachio flavor, which feels like the trending flavor of the year. If you haven't had it yet, I highly recommend looking up the proper name and giving it a try--I'll definitely be ordering more next time. This was my first visit to Mokafe, and I found the place quite modern, with multiple floors and quick service. The staff was friendly, and my cashier even gave me great recommendations for the menu. The diversity of the team stood out, with employees from different backgrounds--including my cashier, who mentioned his Muslim heritage. It's always refreshing to see such inclusivity at a business. I was surprised to learn that this location doesn't yet have a Yelp page. When I asked the employees for the specific address, they didn't seem to know, so I'm guessing it's relatively new. Despite that, they've done a great job getting everything in order just before the holidays. That said, Mokafe is on the pricier side--a coffee and cookie could run you about $10 to $15. However, its convenient location in Times Square makes it an easy and accessible stop. For a first visit, I left impressed and will certainly return for more Pistachio Dubai cookies. The atmosphere around here is pretty chill towards destination, but so far everyone's both here. I haven't situation yet, but I also think this is a new location so things will have to develop in terms of how this place will be. read more
Came here around 10am on a weekday hoping to try the knafa croissant but it was unfortunately sold out by then. I got the pistachio croissant instead, which was delicious. They heated it up before serving. I also got the cutest chocolate knafa mobears. One was filled with the classic pistachio knafa and the other was filled with biscoff knafa. I preferred the pistachio filling, but both were definitely tasty! They have an upstairs and a downstairs level so there should be no issues finding seating. Interior was clean. All the desserts and pastries looked delicious so I plan on coming back to try more! I'm definitely eyeing the knafa croissant for next time!! read more
1 month ago
I had this in 2024 when the dubai chocolate was trending and because my curiosity got the best of me, I headed to Mokafe one day to try it. I had high expectations for this since everyone on the internet acts as if the dubai chocolate is the best thing they've ever eaten and I was like, "Okay I'm ready for my mind to be blown." And so, when I bit into the dubai chocolate, I was like, "Wait. That's it?" The experience was so underwhelming. I thought this was going to be some life-changing dessert but this just tasted like a regular chocolate bar??? The pistachio flavor was barely even there and the chocolate was also super sweet. Don't eat the whole thing by yourself, save it for later, or share it with a friend. I need to stop listening to people on the internet smh. However, this place does have plenty of seating and there's a bathroom for customers! Unfortunately, I don't think I will be returning because I got the impression that their other desserts and pastries will be too sweet for my liking after trying their dubai chocolate. read more
Super beautiful interior and high-quality food. The chocolate bears stole my heart! However the staff is seemingly very distracted and preoccupied. Had several confusing/off-putting interactions at this particular location. I will note I visited during a Friday night, which is definitely not typical cafe hours, but I was still taken back. I got an extra drink for free because the worker prepared the first one incorrectly. With that said, I paid $35+ total which surprised me a bit too, but that may just be Manhattan cafe standard. read more
9 months ago
It was alright, I'd honestly give it a 2 and a half if I could. I ordered the Strawberry Nutella croissant which was really good and very big and the spinach ricotta croissant which was not good at all and pretty small with very little filling. In terms of coffee I ordered a flat white and a nutella latte. They were both, honestly, pretty mid. The latte was basically just a hot chocolate. Nice inside though, and they sell really good Dubai Chocolate inside. read more
1 year ago
Beautiful place with amazing food and drinks! Customer service was great. I recommend getting the strawberry matcha. read more
2 years ago
This adorable place is two blocks from Times Square. They probably have the most amazing selection of desserts that I've ever seen. And pastrami sandwich there, and it was beautiful. Everyone there was super nice, and the place was very clean. I went back every day of our stay. read more
Perfect place to get work done. They have WiFi and lots of seating space. I got an iced matcha here which was very good and strong. I added blueberry and requested almond milk and it came to little over $10. A little on the pricier side. There are tons of pastries to choose from! read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
First time having Guatemalan coffee and it was delicious!! There were so many different options to pick from read more
This place is awesome! Been here a couple of times now to open up my laptop and get some work done. Staff has been kind to me both times that I've gone. Might be easy to pass by on the street, but once you're inside, wow, this place is prime real estate. There are four -- yes, FOUR -- different levels for seating, so even when it's busy there's tons of places to sit. Seems like the bottom level is a great work/study space while the other three are more social areas. First time I came here I tried the kinder latte with a knafa croissant. Both were amazing, but definitely not a combo I'll be doing again because they were both so rich. Second time I came I tried a tiramisu latte with a baklava croissant. Also smashing. There are so many things on the menu, I can't help but want to come back to try more. It's a bit on the expensive side, so that's my one downside. Otherwise would be happy to suggest this place to anyone visiting New York! read more
1 year ago
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