I loved this place! On the upper west side its a bit of a trek to get to, and we got their early to…read moresecure our spot. Right when they opened at 6pm, there was already a huge crowd. I wanted to come here for one dish - bun cha! After having it in Vietnam, I rarely ever see it on the menu at restaurants. This spot did it so well - the pork was so savory and flavorful, the veggies were fresh, and the noodles were great dipped in the broth. My friends got the banh mi and loved it too. Highly recommend coming early! It's worth it :)

Banh is a very Cute Tiny Vietnamese restaurant. Extremely…read morebusy, wait is about 15 plus minutes. Staff is very pleasant. Menu is a QR Code to view. Wait staff takes your order. Food arrives quickly. If you're in the area. Come Try. Worth the wait.

Decent coffee spot. Came on a Friday afternoon and was able to get a table inside. I was catching…read moreup with a friend, but there were other tables working as well, so this is a place where you can linger a bit with your coffee. The iced matcha latte was good (and not too milky).

The coffee was okay, but nothing special. Unfortunately, the customer service was terrible. We…read morepurchased coffee there, but I was finishing an ice cream from Ben & Jerry's (they also sell coffee). We were told it was "company policy" that I couldn't sit at a two-person table because I had outside food--even though we had bought a drink from the café, no one was waiting for a table, and there was also an empty table. The policy itself is one thing, but the way it was enforced was unnecessary and unfriendly. The staff came across as rude, and the entire experience left a bad impression. Based on the poor customer service, I won't be returning.

I stopped by the Hungarian Pastry Shop on a rainy Sunday afternoon, knowing I would be in the…read moreManhattan Valley area. Despite the foul weather, the bakery was packed to capacity with a small line forming outside waiting to order to go like me. The line moved efficiently and I was positionrd to order within about fifteen minutes. I ordered the baklava, apricot hazelnut cake, and the cherry cheese strudel, the latter seemingly drawing lots of attention, but accompanied by some disappointment in the reviews I read. Whole standing there, I noticed the fruit tarts on the left in the display case and ordered a plum and an apricot tart. If you're Guyanese or from the Caribbean, you know well the pine (pineapple) tarts. The young lady wrapped them individually in parchment paper and within a box constructed with seasoned hands and this string that is dispensed from an overhead spool that looks like an overhead hanging light without the light. It seems rather ubiquitous, but I don't recall ever seeing such. The apricot hazelnut cake is the most refined of all these treats. The top layer is a type of merengue or whipped cream and the apricot forms the bottom layer with a thin layer of hazelnut in between and hardly makes its presence known. It's not a sweet sugar bomb and would be accompanied well by some Earl Grey tea. The baklava I had two days later and this is the one best consumed the same day or the next day at the latest. The thin flaky layers of phyllo dough are presumably only accomplished by butter like a croissant and this must be experienced fresh. The nuts and other filler are very good, but you should experience the phyllo counterpoint afresh. This could be the best of everything had I had it fresh. The baklava is made for coffee. The cherry cheese strudel was great. I don't know why there are some mixed to disappointed reviews, but I found it delicious and definitely would order this on repeat. It's not too sweet and the balance between the cherry compote and creamed cheese seemed just right. Coffee or tea would pair well. The apricot tart was better than the plum tart. The plum tart had a grainy plum filling, but the apricot filling was on point. The triangle pastry is a bit large in pastry with relatively little filling, but the balance is still pretty good. Tea accompanies these fruit tarts nicely. I appreciate immensely that nothing was overpoweringly sweet. Sugar is often used as a substitute for real baking expertise and you can count on the Hungarian Pastry Shop to deliver treats a mature palate will recognize and appreciate. Service was good and the place was packed when the weather was bad. 4 quality stars and very return worthy!

Finally made it uptown to The Hungarian Pastry Shop. The block is actually quaint and across the…read morestreet from St. John's Cathedral. Got there around 1 PM on a weekday, they were just starting to run out with some items. The pastries were very fresh & delicious in a comforting way. Got a Cardamom Bun (mild flavor, with light layer of apricot jam in the layers) & the Sacher Torte (Excellent! Austrian hazelnut flour torte, raspberry jam). I'm not familiar with a lot of the items & wish they were labeled. Would have ordered more. The cafe was *very crowded & kind of loud. The ambiance didn't seem enjoyable compared to the calm UWS streets. The outdoor tables looked calmer even though a short line blocked the front of it. There's only a line because the counter is close to the front door and little space to wait. The 2-3 counter staff was very nice & patiently answered questions (labeled & priced pastries - with ingredients/nut disclaimer still would have helped & move the line along) . Took the treats to the community garden on the corner. Keep exploring NYC y'all!

Fast service and the best donuts in the city. I challenge anyone to find a better glazed donut.read more

Dulce de leche iced latte and a cinnamon sugar donut. Need I say more?…read more Place is a bit pricey but not overpriced to NY standards. Lattes and matchas are good and donuts taste fresh even after 2pm. Great spot to hit in UWS before some shopping or HGWing

Absolutely delicious combos of seasonal lattes I wish they…read morehad gluten free pastries. I wasn't sure whether to include this part in the review or not but I was super put off bit by the gnats flying around the plants-- and me-- when I sat down.

It's a fine experience but there's no bathroom so it lacks this feeling where you can hang out…read morebecause when the coffee hits it feels like you're being forced to go somewhere else.

What a great find. The coffee is excellent. The crepes are delicious. I'm having a Brie and Apricot…read moreJam crepe right now and it is wonderful. My husband loves his lattes. The music playing is soothing bossa nova and the waitstaff are amazing. The Village Creperie on Amsterdam and 106th Street is a great find.

This is a nice cosy spot to eat. I brought a vegan friend here - Chris proclaimed that the sandwich…read morehe got was the "best sandwich" he's ever eaten! BUT: several times the cafe has been closed from 12-2? WTF? Twice we went back there and both times they were closed at lunchtime! So I'm taking off two stars for the inconvenience.

Fantastic coffee! A refreshing change from standard blends that we get in the neighborhood. Their…read moreSanani coffee is fantastic if you like cardamom. Yes, it is expensive - $7.90 for a medium cup, but totally worth it. You can sip it the entire day or share! Plenty of seating, background music, and friendly staff.

My friends and I popped in for a quick snack and coffee before an event nearby. We got the Spanish…read moreice coffee, which was delicious. My friend wanted to try the Khaliat Nahl or Honeycomb Bread. It was the perfect snack to share for 3 people. Service was friendly and vibes were cool - elevated coffee shop vibes with an amazing case of sweets and pastries as well.

I want to love this place, it's spacious and has lots of light, very laptop-friendly, and has a…read morebathroom. I don't have high standards for coffee, and theirs seems fine. I wish they had some more non-sugar, non-milk drinks - like just plain herbal tea etc - but you can't have everything. But there are always some issues. They're always out of napkins; the bathroom lock situation is tenuous; the hand dryer is broken (and there are no towels); and so on. If this place was better at maintaining a comfortable environment, it would be amazing. I hope it gets better at the basics of running a coffee shop, but I'm on the search for other places nearby.

This is my favorite coffee shop for meeting up with friends or colleagues on the UWS. The coffee is…read moreamazing and without charging more than other coffee shops the presentation is so ornate. This is a rare spacious coffee spot making it much easier if you need an accessible space or just a space that will accommodate a double stroller. The staff is great.

Been to the locations in the Bay Area and Dallas, and I think I prefer them over the NYC locations…read more They're cheaper and larger. There's maybe 3 tables for 2 people each, and a small bar seating area for about 4 people. Not good for more than about 12 people to hang out in total. The staff is pretty fast and the kiosks make things run quicker too. Downside is that they do charge $.25 for a cup of water. I don't really like their signature milk tea, but their grape slush is pretty good. Everything is about $7-10, so expect to pay a bit more for your drinks.

Still my favorite boba/fruit tea chain. Service is fast, ambiance is casual…read more - watermelon tea slush: 100/10 - strawberry tea slush: 100/10 - grapefruit tea slush: 100/10 - lychee tea: 8/10 (too sweet even with 30% sugar) - superfruit green tea: 10/10 - lemon green tea: 10/10

Birch Coffee really hit the spot on a rainy day. The ambiance was exactly what I was hoping for,…read morewith plenty of cozy little nooks to settle into and get some work done. I went with the raspberry latte, and while it leaned on the sweeter side, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the flavor paired with the espresso. It is not often you see that balance done right. I would definitely come back.

The chai latte here was decent - nothing too crazy to talk about. They have good wfh vibes here and…read morea lot of seating for people and groups. Definitely also an easy grab and go spot.