Amazing staff and drinks! The Iced Black Sesame Expresso is my favorite. I've been trying to incorporate more black sesame into my diet given the health benefits. The combination of black sesame and the espresso hit just seemed like the best of both worlds in one drink. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The recommendation hit and I've been back a few times already. I also lost an item recently in the shop and was able to retrieve it with care and convenience. For sure I'll keep coming back! read more

Pretty good coffee and friendly staff in the middle of Chinatown. Worth a stop if you are in the area. Some home made pastries that I didn't try looked good. They also had a clean bathroom which is important for a coffee shop. You have to walk up a small flight of stairs to get in and it's easy to miss. read more

Tucked away on Mott St, Paper Sons Cafe is unassuming and if you're not paying attention, hard to miss. You'll have to go up a small flight of stairs to find this cafe. A modern cafe with a touch of nostalgic photos of the past displayed on the walls. Intrigued by the silk & smoke latte, of course I had to order it. Made with black sesame and vanilla, obviously this was calling my name. Nutty, bold but not too overempowering, it was the perfect fix for a mild summer morning! read more

Cute little coffee shop in the heart of Chinatown. With a small selection of drinks that were curated by a team that loves their craft. Taiwanese Black Sugar Latte - (A Tier) - not too sweet, you can taste the dark and roasted notes of the coffee. I got it iced with an oat milk replacement. Chilled here for a bit before my flight. Service was quick and welcoming. Nice ambiance and restroom was super clean! read more

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Super cute interior! Love that you can sit and work here as well. In a prime location in Chinatown. Enjoyed my coffee and was nice to sit down after walking around in the heat. read more

Paper Sons Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Tried this cafe for the first time and loved how cozy this cafe was. There's seating, restroom, wifi, and outlets making it a great WFH spot. There were specific tables that allowed laptops and the customer service was great. The "Mott" Cha is a fun matcha lemonade drink that was refreshing! Excited to try other drinks on the menu. read more

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This is a very hip and trendy coffee shop in the middle of Chinatown. I did not realize this existed until now, which is strange since I am always in Chinatown. There is a flight of stairs so it is not handicapped friendly. The vibe is quiet for unwinding, relaxing, and working if you decide to bring your laptop. There are many outlets on the bottom of the bench for each table so that's a good thing for anyone who needs to charge their phone and laptop. They have a simple menu of standard coffees and some seasonal drinks. I always get a hot dine in latte and it comes out looking really cool with the design of the hearts. It looks really nice and cute. The foamed milk is very tasty and foamy. You can just sip it nonstop! Too bad I always finish it so quick that there's nothing left. The cup is kind of small compared to the takeout cup. Towards the back of the place, there's art decor all over the walls for you to leave a memo. They provide post its and pens for you to create and post on the wall. It looks amazing and you can see how many fans Paper Sons Cafe has. Then there's a bathroom also that is very clean and fresh. There is no garbage or wet spots at all! Very clean like you can hang out there! read more

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This space is a lot smaller than I expected; went in looking for a back room, or extended space. Wifi was a bit slow. The Taiwanese brown sugar latte was really yummy and foamy, but quite pricey at $8. The music was a bit louder than I'd personally like. read more

Hojicha Latte is pretty nutty. One of the better lattes I've had. I appreciate the care they put to make their hot drinks ready to drink. The downside is that is does cool down quickly, so I would have wanted it to be a touch hotter. Still a popular option for co-working. read more

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Discovered this little gem thanks to ChatGPT--and it totally lived up to the tip! Paper Sons Cafe might just be the only spot in Manhattan that proudly offers heavy cream instead of half and half, and as a coffee lover who notices, that made all the difference. The café itself is super clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff was incredibly friendly and warm, making the visit even more enjoyable. Whether you're picky about your coffee or just looking for a great neighborhood café with thoughtful service and quality ingredients, Paper Sons is a standout. Sometimes it's the little things--like real heavy cream--that make a big impression. read more

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Such a cute cafe to study in. Clean bathroom, wifi, tables (though it gets crowded sometimes). The hojicha harvest latte was good - sweet and milky (black sesame, vanilla, roasted green tea, black sugar). read more

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Decent place to study or hang out. Good lattes and service. Prices are a little steep and iced drinks is an extra $0.50. read more

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Good place for remote work. Has good options for coffee and pasteries. Right next to good lunch places too. Not like routine loud cafes in NYC. read more

Dropped by to escape the cold for a couple minutes before lunch. Place was pretty empty for a Sat morning. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the suggestion to get the cookie warmed up. Oatmeal raisin cookie was large and just a great texture. Price was reasonable too at $5. read more

Paper Sons Cafe - Oatmeal raisin cookie . Best when warmed up! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Adorable coffee shop with great drinks! The menu has a ton of fun flavors that I definitely want to go back to try. The iced early grey latte was amazing, and I really enjoyed the Taiwanese black sugar latte too -- not too sweet! The shop itself is very beautiful with a curated vibe. They have fun areas for people to leave notes or draw. Service was great! They were very busy when I went but moved fast. read more

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Love the way this coffee shop is set up and the decor. I wish I had more coffee shops like this where I live. I love how there's a sense of community with little notebooks that you can fill with neighborhood poetry, etc. The service was good! At the time, there was 1 barista and there were like 10 of us in our party. She was so calm and collected even though it might stress some out. I also got their latte and it's great! read more

Great little cafe in Chinatown with warm service and nice vibes. The osmanthus oolong iced tea was very refreshing. read more

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I could only spend a morning in Chinatown, and with many restaurants not open yet, I opted for the only cafe I could find in the area. It had a good menu of coffee and tea based drinks as well as some vegan pastries. I saved room for food, but indulged on a hojicha latte with some additional flavoring that really hit the spot. Alternative milk options were available, and I find oat and hojicha a winning combination. It's a nicer little seating area indoors than a lot of other places around, albeit also a high price for a drink. They were successful in delivering on their premise. read more

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Food/Drink: Drinks are good here! They offer a variety of coffees, teas, iced drinks, and pastries. The earl grey latte was excellent. Service: Staff are very friendly and attentive. Ambiance: I recently discovered this café and it might be one of my new favorite ones in the city. It's new, modern, and very well-lit. It's a perfect spot to do work in and hang out. On a nice day, they have the windows wide open and it's just a perfect spot to have some quiet time and enjoy a drink. Overall, I would highly recommend this cafe! read more

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I really wanted their vegan char siu bao but then didn't have it that Saturday so I opted for the other vegan 'meat' option. Good, but quite small, even for $3. The flat white was perfect. Service is nice too, they made me feel welcome. read more

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I found the BEST black sesame vegan mooncake and black sesame latte in a new cafe in Chinatown!! Paper Sons Cafe is the sister restaurant of Buddha Bodha, a traditional vegetarian spot right across the street. We all know it is difficult to find a sit-down cafe in the area, so I'm so glad they opened up in Mott Street. I can't stop raving about their high quality coffee and pastries. No doubt my new favorite coffee shop in NYC. If you have an Asian palate like me, you'll love the drinks here--they're not too sweet, and very coffee-forward. ＊Silk + Smoke (Black Sesame Vanilla Latte) $9 ** Nutty, rich and very lightly sweetened, this was hands down the BEST black sesame latte I had in NYC. I will get this drink again and again whenever I'm in Chinatown. ＊Black Sesame Vegan Mooncake $6.5 *** Black sesame / matcha maple flavor available on the day I visited. Their homemade mooncake was generously STUFFED with black sesame paste!! They reheated the mooncake for us so the crust was crunchy. The sweetness level was just right, and the filling was smooth, nutty and earthy. I always find traditional mooncakes with lotus paste and egg yolk too heavy for my taste, so I've been searching for vegan mooncakes since last mid-autumn. I'll definitely get a box of mooncakes from them this year. ＊Mocha $8 The most coffee forward mocha I've had in a long time. My bf is a non coffee drinker so he didn't like this as much as I did. ＊Espresso Sparkling Lemonade A sneak peak of their spring specialty drink. Very refreshing for the warmer weather ahead. ＊Sesame Mochi Ball $3 I got another signature pastry -- a sweet lotus filled mochi ball with a sesame crust. It is basically 煎堆, a dim sum you can usually find in your local yum cha spot. I was surprised to see it in a cafe. $3 was pricey for one but it was fun to pair with your coffee. Shout out to the friendly service!! Very cozy space with a clean bathroom. It could be a pain to find a seat on weekends but it is all worth it. read more

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This cute cafe is hidden in Chinatown but easy to spot. I got the Silk + Smoke which was very smooth and creamy. I didn't quite taste the black sesame flavor, it was more of a creamy vanilla caramel toffee in my opinion, but in a good way. They also had moon cakes for sale, which I was excited about since I saw they had a black sesame flavor at some point. At this time they only had Jasmine so I decided to pass. They still looked delicious otherwise! They made my coffee pretty quickly and were kind to serve it to me even though I was taking it to go! Definitely come support your local coffee shop! read more

Paper Sons Cafe - Silk + Smoke latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Recently opened? What a treat! I stopped by Paper Sons to try their Silk + Smoke. As someone who enjoys iced lattes but wanted to spice it up with sesame, I was nervous that it would be hot and potentially sweet, since there would be an in-house syrup. Paper Sons is a nice meeting spot. Between their light and bright wood themed room to the clean aesthetic of the cafe, relaxing has never been easier whether at 9:00am or 3:00pm. The staff were welcoming and ready to serve. With so many options, I settled on the Silk + Smoke but less sweet. Impressive was the Silk + Smoke; even for the infrequency enjoyer of sweets, I found it to be nutty and tolerable. Each warm sip of Silk + Smoke brightened the otherwise rainy day. Need a spot to work? They do have Wi-Fi available, though it isn't the fastest. However, if you're just looking for a quiet spot to read or meet up with friends, read more

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The Matcha Latte w/ Earl Grey syrup was solid quality matcha! The Coconut Condensed Milk Latte was just perfectly sweet and balanced and they also have simple syrup on the side if you like it sweeter. They also have vegan snacks like their "Pork" Puffs and "Pork" Buns that are similar to a classic cha-shu bao but without the real meat of course. For a sweet snack, we tried the Kouign-amann pastry which is like a sticky circular croissant dough and it paired well with the coffee. The inside is so spacious and clean and the service was wonderful too! read more

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Excellent coffee, elegant space. Would definitely stop by whenever I'm in the area. Had the coconut condensed milk latte which was great and not too sweet. Will try the black sesame moon cakes next time! read more

Paper Sons Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Thoroughly enjoyed my to-go cappuccino, great taste and quality. I didn't stay but it seemed like a good busy but quiet co-working spot. Can't wait to visit again! read more

I've been on a red bean kick lately and found Paper Sons, who has a matcha + red bean on the menu. I made sure to stop here while in Chinatown. When you enter the cafe, you walk up a few stairs, and into a modern, spacious area with about 3 smaller tables, a larger table, and seats facing out the window. The barista was friendly. There were also some baked goods options didn't try any though). I loved the matcha + red bean. It wasn't too sweet and I love the flavor of the red bean in the matcha. It was also hot outside but the space was cool, even with the windows open. Good space to work from too. I'd definitely come back! read more

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I came here twice just to get a good sense of how I felt about this place. The first time, I got the lotus paste latte and was expecting a lot more flavor than it ended up being. My friend got a sesame latte, which was stronger but the roasted flavor made it taste more or less like other coffee shops. Then I came back and had their coconut latte, which was infinitely more to my taste with a strong flavor. The sesame ball was a good side snack as well, and the staff was helpful in their recommendations. The dining space is nice, although it's easy for sound to carry and might not be the most ideal place to get work done - bring headphones just in case! read more

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Bookmarked this place relatively recently and honestly the space is so charming, and they have three special lattes running right now, including a Taiwanese Black Sugar latte, a Black Sesame one that also uses their homemade vanilla bean syrup and another one that I can't remember right now, but I got the black sesame one and my friend the taiwanese black sugar one and they were both excellent - the flavors were honored without overpowering the coffee flavor and not too sweet, letting the natural bitterness of the coffee shine which is what I really really enjoyed. Oftentimes, these asian flavors are used in lattes and they overpower the coffee flavor completely. The coffee itself was solid, may choose to get a classic cappuccino next time to realy know for sure, but so few shops especially in Chinatown are honoring these really authentic East Asian flavors and would highly recommend coming here! It's also a bit of a reprieve from the crowdedness of the streets outside, nice vibe, air conditioned, and really warm and helpful woman working behind the counter over the weekend! read more

Paper Sons Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This was around the corner from our hotel at 50 Bowery. Really cute little coffee shop in the middle of Chinatown. I never spent much time in this area when I lived here and had no idea there were so many new drinks I needed in my life. I got an iced coconut latte which was just the right balance of flavors without being too sweet. I wanted to go back the next day but we had to leave early for the train. The people working there were so friendly (what is NY coming to? lol) and my drink came out fast. Cute decor, well put together menu, great location. Will return for sure on my next visit. PS - my son explained the meaning of paper son to me after we left. Look it up if you are not familiar. An important reminder of the ingenuity of immigrants in the face of institutionalized racism. read more

Super cute and cozy cafe that recently opened up in the heart of Chinatown! Loved my frothy latte but would prefer it to be a more dark roasted bean read more

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I tried their Matcha Latte with Brown Sugar and Oat Milk as well as one of their sesame balls for an afternoon pick me up, and it was delicious! I really appreciated how they had vegan snacks being sold - being on a dairy free diet, sometimes makes it a bit difficult to find some delicious snacks. I was a bit thrown off with how expensive my latte was, it came at around $10.50 for one - they charged for the sugar, but it was still delicious. There are seats in the cafe, so you can do you work - I was there on a Friday afternoon at around 3:00 PM, and it was packed, so I would come earlier in the day. Great cafe, but the price point made me cry a bit haha.. read more

Good coffee, good service, good seating! Will need to go back to try more of their specialty drinks but they had solid cold brew

"Paper Sons" - refers to a Chinese immigrant who illegally entered the U.S. by purchasing fabricated documents claiming to be a relative of a Chinese American citizen. Now I am pretty sure Trump would not approve of this. Lol. All kidding aside, I came here especially for their Lotus Seed latte. Upon first sip, I was disappointed that it was served lukewarm. It's a pet peeve of mine when the latte is not hot. I eat mooncakes every year during the Autumn Festival and Lotus Seed happens to be one of my favorites. Sad to say that I could not detect this flavor profile in this drink. My date ordered the Silk & Smoke (Sesame & Vanilla) and I loved this one more. We also got their homemade sesame balls. OMG, get these!!! I could have eaten a 1/2 dozen of these in one sitting. Nice warm chewy balls!! Mmmm...so YUM!! Located in the heart of NYC's Chinatown I do recommend this place. The aesthetics has a serene vibe with lots of wood elements and plants. read more

I used to walk through this part of Chinatown all the time, so I was intrigued when I found out a new cafe opened up in the area. You have to walk up a set of stairs to get inside. There's a lot of natural light, and when I was there the weather was nice so all the windows by the bar seats were open to let in a nice breeze. There are also a few tables with outlets, and there's wifi (but it's very spotty). I ordered the iced lotus latte with oat milk, which ended up being a lot more expensive than I was expecting ($9.25). I got some of the nuttiness from the lotus seed but it was very subtle - I think the lotus seed flavor from Le Phin's lotus latte comes through stronger. They also sell Chinese bakery pastries, which people seemed really into but I didn't try any. Overall super nice vibes and a nice place to stop and rest in the middle of Chinatown. read more

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Cute little shop on Mott right next to the arcade. Very bright and clean inside. Love the cozy feeling upon entering the door. Staff was friendly. Ordered the ice matcha latte with red bean. Decent pricing. Would definitely be back when I'm in town (and that's quite often). read more

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Place was cute, coffee was honestly kinda bad I got the coconut condensed latte. Was about 9 dollars which to me is kinda steep and i couldn't even taste the coconut. read more

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Incredibly friendly owner and crew with creative and innovative coffees. Highly recommended this brand new cafe at the intersection of Chinatown and City Hall. The walk up is a little steep but the view from the cafe overlooking the street is well worth it. The decor is simple but intentional and mostly light color with tons of natural light if pouring in. The milk used in the drinks is rich and fresh. Would come again and very soon. read more

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A quaint and cozy coffee shop located in Manhattan's Chinatown. The ambience of this shop is amazing, and the service was phenomenal! I definitely recommend checking out this place on an early weekday morning, when it's not too busy, and you can fully appreciate the ambience of the space. read more

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The Taiwanese black sugar latte is the perfected iced latte to enjoy now that the weather is warming up. Unlike what its name suggests, it's the perfect amount of sweetness, not overwhelming at all. read more

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