Excellent venue vibe and staff 5 Stars Kayla Xavier gracious and friendly…read more Thank you for a wonderful night

the service here was disappointing. Gabriella was rude from the beginning. We asked for still water…read moreand she brought sparkling, and when we tried to clarify, her attitude came off very condescending and like she knew better than us. She ultimately didn't even continue serving our table and passed us off to another server. Thankfully, the second server was much nicer and did a great job overall, but getting our check took forever, which was frustrating considering we were basically the only other people in that area. On top of that, the staff kept staring at us, which made the whole experience feel awkward and uncomfortable. Meanwhile, several of them were sitting around vaping while we were waiting for the check. The whole thing just felt unprofessional. The place itself had potential, but the service and overall atmosphere really brought the experience down.

If you're in SoHo and looking for a cozy spot to have a coffee and pastry, just pop into Drip Drop…read moreCoffee. The service is superb and there's plenty of seating in the space. I got the drip coffee and chocolate chip muffin and they were both quite tasty. Good spot to read a book or catch up with a friend.

First time here, I love trying new coffee shops. It's one of my favorite hobbies!…read more 5 stars for taste alone, I got the espresso tonic with a little simple syrup. The $8 for a small 12 drink hurt but since it's a specialty drink (I'm guessing) I rolled with it. I like that they have so much seating. I would come back to try their hot fall drinks

not a huge fan of sweet drinks but the banana cream latte was INCREDIBLE!! the latte itself wasn't…read moreoverly sweet and the espresso was good. the banana cream on top was gamechanger and not at all overly sweet, it was perfect. will definitely be back when I'm nearby. it was pricey as a coffee can be in the city so likely won't be a regular here but it's a great stop by for a fun drink :) the lady who took our order and made the drink was really sweet and helpful in what to choose when we were figuring out our order. there's not a lot of seating but there are tables and it's super cute inside

Popped into Cafe Atelier as we were in line for brunch at Bubby's. During a crisp, chilly morning,…read morewe needed a little warmth and coffee to fuel us up. You can literally stop and smell the roses (and coffee). This hybrid cafe is the cutest thing ever! You can get your coffee just how you like it and also shop for a cute bouquet of flowers while you're there. The best of both worlds! It's the perfect little space for working, meetings, stopping by or shopping for a little gift. My lavender latte was perfection and I can't get it out of my head!

Hidden down an alley, this spot serves some great specialty drinks! The workers are friendly and…read morethe drinks are all tasty - I've had the black camo and the green one too and both are solid. Not too sweet and great flavor. Don't come here if you're trying to work because there's not much sitting space and it's kinda busy since it's a shared space.

Sawada Coffee shop is located inside Au Cheval restaurant for shared retail space that sits on a…read morevery obscurity alley in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC. After reading this coffee shop that was mention in "Eater New York" on June 13, 2019, it lured me for a visit. https://ny.eater.com/2019/6/13/18677588/sawada-au-cheval-nyc-coffee-review Indeed, both Sawada Coffee and Au Cheval originated in Chicago, IL and now have a NYC location. I do not drink coffee in any form. However, I am intrigued with the military latte artisan craftsmanship creation and wish there was a military pastry or baked good in honor of my beloved family member who was a service member. I came to Sawada on a business day morning in the passage of time during my professional duties. My desiderium for a cold cup of tea to continue battling NYC's summer plaguing heat and humidity by staying hydrated prior to my professional duties and to battle the excessive poor air quality index (AQI) of horrible air pollution for consequence of Canada's wildfire smoke amid wearing a face mask. Customer service is very attentive welcoming and friendly whom my male server/cashier took the time to make suggestion with understanding of my needs and requests. This male server was not curt, but assisted me with respect, patience and perspective as I matter. He permitted me to take photos without question which are posted to this review. My eyes were affixed with captivation for the pastries/ baked goods particularly the gargantuan chocolate chip cookie $4.99. Oh! There are several limited seating with actual tables. The decor is dark intimate and cozy of wooden wall panels, and warm lighting. Sawada Coffee features a stylized, half-face half-skull caricature of founder and world-champion barista Hiroshi Sawada. The self-serve condiment station is abundant comprehensive well stocked including honey, brown sugar, coffee sweeteners, syrups, coffee lids and cold cup lids. Sustainable paper straws are available which tasted disgusting for an undesirable cardboard-like flavor totally impair enjoyment of my drink. Oh! Sawada's post cards and stickers are available for grabs. Au Cheval restaurant business card is also available for grabs. I would surely return for this coveted chocolate chip cookie. Jasmine cold brew, $5.95 I always have a strong predilection for Jasmine tea. I love the pleasant aromatic scent. Jasmine green tea (hot) is stocked in my home. It surely awaken my soul filling with renewed hope and optimism. There were abundant large block square ice cubes which amazingly sustained my drink's coldness the entire sipping time while I was in the vicinity. My cup was finally sweating with condensation from the ice. At long last! I always drink slowly for full immerse enjoyment especially wine. The tea was refreshing for taste and to intake antioxidants for health benefits. It is then I was able to achieve equanimity state of being.

Coffee shop tucked away in koreatown! It's connected to a pottery studio and they're open during…read morethe day with tons of seating available too. I tried their sweet corn latte special and loved it. It was perfectly sweet and had a nice subtle corn flavor as well. There are pastries available and other speciality drinks I'd love to come back and try.

((4.75 stars)) if…read moreyou're in NoLita, have time, and in need of well-made coffee, then stop by % Arabica. i have been here a few times in the past and more often recently...it really depends on if i have things to do that involve traversing Prince Street. the airy coffee shop lets in a lot of natural light and has good lighting inside to keep the interior vibe bright, energetic, but not frenetic. the space exudes a clean modern aesthetic--off-white plus warm woods. a really good amount of seating in the forms of a large sofa area as well as the stools at the front windows. while the Arabica is often busy, the interior has that neat organized energy even with people milling about waiting for their coffee. while they do serve a small variety of baked items like croissants and brownies....the star is the menu of finely crafted coffee drinks. if you enjoy the flavor of coffee, order an espresso or Americano--the coffee doesn't miss. i believe it's a medium roast of Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee beans, but i think they have different bean choices or two if you prefer a different roast/blend. the Americanos, iced Americanos and espressos have a really satisfying flavorful coffee --kinda dark chocolatey, somewhat nutty, a low acidity, and almost a natural sweetness. really good stuff. the baristas here do not rush coffee drinks and that is a big reason why the drinks are consistently well-made beyond the talent of the staff. even when there is no line to the order counter, you'll often have a little wait because typically people sitting or standing around are all waiting for their orders. but the wait is worth it. trust. i will say the the folks typically taking orders feel a bit frosty and not authentic in interactions--just my read on the vibe. it's always a friendly veneer not a deep warmth especially if you have questions about the coffee roast or blend...maybe it's because lack of knowledge but often times it feels like they're distracted. but in their defense, everyone behind the counter seems to be doing 8 million things beyond a singular role which is a great and all, but I feel like this is why when i order let's say an "iced Americano"--the order will be inputted as a "hot Americano" as this happened the last time i was here. when i pointed this out, it still took a bit of time for my order to get corrected mainly because the counter person seemed to be doing too much or is tasked with doing too much. again, not a big deal but this is not the first time this happened. nonetheless, eventually i got my iced Americano and all was good. another snag ate % Arabica is the coffee condiment area. it's small and neatly arranged, but it ends up getting too crowded with people taking an exorbitant amount of time lallygagging while adding simple syrup or a lid to their coffees or the area is just too cramped because often the line to order snakes across this area which is only a couple of feet away. it's not the greatest placement for the condiments or lids imo. this can be (not always) be fairly frustrating when the shop is busy and you've already waited for you coffee and now you have to wait for someone to lacksadaisically pout a lid on their coffee, add sugar, their drink, etc. these are not reasons to avoid % Arabica, but to temper expectations when it comes to when it's busy or you want some down-to-earth hospitality along with your coffee. all that said, this is must for your morning or afternoon caffeine fix when you want a drink that is carefully made and represents that in the pleasant flavor of their coffee.

Love where the shop placement is and the cafe itself it beautiful and minimalist. We ordered the…read moreKyoto latte and the Spanish latte. THE BEANS ARE SO DELICIOUS! It has a nice goodness but still some sweet notes to it. I loved the first sip and came back the next day.

We enjoyed a really nice breakfast at Ariston. Walking in, there's a magnificent display of flowers…read morein front of the store. Walking thru the flower shop you come to the cafe. There are lots of tables downstairs and a nice area upstairs that is a bit more private. The staff are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed breakfast here on 2 mornings. The food is very fresh and well prepared. In the refrigerator case are several offerings. We chose the cut fruit that was really refreshing. My wife ordered the Greek avocado toast both mornings with 2 eggs over easy and was very happy with her selection. I chose the halumi and hummus sandwich and then tofu olive sandwich the next time. Both were fresh and well prepared. I also ordered 2 eggs. They came somewhat salted which I didn't like and I'll need to ask them not to do that next time. My wife was really happy with her latte with almond milk. My black drip coffee was good, not great. We also chose a cranberry pecan cookie one day, pistachio muffin another. Birth we're really good and not too sweet. It's a small thing but really nice that we were given metal flatware and didn't need to use plastic to eat our food.

Such a cute little spot. From the outside, Ariston looks like a flower shop (which it is), but if…read moreyou venture in, they have a wonderful little cafe with seating and an upstairs area as well. Drinks were tasty and ambiance is fantastic. Great spot for getting work done, meeting up with folks, or just catching a breath during the day.

Looks like they changed management so the hours are not accurate. They close at 7pm rather than…read more9pm. Latte here was just mediocre here too.

Solid place for a matcha latte and my friend also liked her cold brew. Love the small crushed ice…read moreand high quality matcha, I mean look at that color! I got it unsweetened cuz the outside poster of their matcha looked promising and it delivered For $5.50, definitely my go-to matcha spot in the area.