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Love the concept of coffee that is freshly roasted being served and sold here. My partner has bought bags of beans here before, and it's super fun as they also offer you a free cup of coffee with your purchase. Prices are a bit premium, but he says the coffee is really good! The flavors also change, and there is a mix of regions and roast types available. They have a very cool system set up with pneumatic tubes that pull the coffee you're ordering and grinds it freshly. Tried the espresso. Service is friendly!
This location is quite small and there is no indoor seating and limited outdoor seating. I like the concept of the store and the coffee beans are fresh and varied. I got a supercharged iced coffee with their Roasting Plant dark bean and it was delicious. So smooth and rich without being bitter. I also tried the kouign amman and it was nice and tasty. They have a very limited food menu to begin with and by 2 pm there were only two items left in the bakery case. I would come back for the coffee only as the food was limited and the service was pretty rude and unwelcoming.
What a cute coffee shop this is. Firs right in with the neighborhood. They have a table outside where I sat to have something to eat that I got from another nearby restaurant. I was in the mood for an Iced Latte so I said to myself why not try out a new place. When I walked in I heard this cool, calming sound and was intrigued by it. I looked up and there were coffee beans coming from the ceiling and they were being sorted I guess. I told the lady working there WOW I could watch this all day. And she goes isn't it somewhat relaxing to hear and I totally agreed with her. I did not try any of the pastries here. I just had an iced latte which to me was a bit too strong/bitter. I totally would recommend people stopping by here though!
Not a place to study or anything (no tables) but great for a quality coffee to go. DIRTY CHAI LATTE (ICED) I think a good coffee drink blends the coffee flavor and the rest of its components (milk, sweetener, other flavors) into a well-married experience that kind of just tastes like one happy flavor journey. The chai flavor is a bit on the weaker side, but it's definitely there in the background spicing and celebrating this really smooth and delicious milky and coffee flavor combo. There's no harsh bitterness that comes through that you have to tolerate and it's not too sweet or creamy; it's honestly quite good. Brown Butter Cookie - left a bit more to be desired, but a cool item that you don't see elsewhere. It wasn't too sweet (has salt on it as well) and does have a deep brown butter flavor. Would def come back here though most of their menu focuses on the basics and that's probably because they do the basics well. Also a bit of theatrics as when the barista pulls the beans it comes from a machine that puts it through a tube and you can hear the beans scattering their way over to the barista. Lots of machinery here to show you the whole coffee process. How cool!
The ambiance here is cute and the service is great! I loved that I got to pick my beans (even though I needed help doing so). That being said, the coffee was ridiculously expensive and not anywhere near extraordinary. I barely tasted the syrups I got, and my small iced latte was definitely not worth the $8.70 I paid for it.
Every time I go to roasting plant , there's great customer service and quality drinks . I especially enjoy their chai latte with oat milk .
One of the COOLEST coffee shops I've ever visited!! You get to select which coffee beans you want roasted for your drink, and they roast it right there! The coffee tasted super yummy, and I chose the Jamaican flavor (based on how empty that tube was hehe) My drink was sweet like vanilla but my friends was more nutty. It's crazy how much the coffee bean impacts the flavor! Overall, the employees were super friendly and explained more about the concept behind the store. This is a fun experience with good coffee so a win win! Definitely worth visiting if you're a tourist! FYI- there's only 2 chairs for seating outside and no seating indoors! Not a good place for sitting around or studying!!
I was a bit overwhelmed when they asked me what beans I would like! I'm like what? No one ever asks me that when I order coffee! Amazing! They have many different types but decided to pick the medium barista recommended one. Wow, the latte was SO good with just the right amount of sugar! No regrets and will be back when I'm in the area!
You can choose what roast of bean you'd like in your espresso / drink. Great holiday / seasonal menu. I would love to come again
Good ice Americano and blueberry scone This place has the best coffee in the neighborhood! What a cute coffee shop this is. The ambiance here is cute and the service is great! Every time I go to roasting plant , there's great customer service and quality drinks.
This place isn't your typical coffee shop that sells sweetened coffees like Starbucks. It's meant for individuals who genuinely enjoy coffee. Wide array of beans covering so many interesting flavor profiles. I felt like a child in a candy shop. 5/5 and would highly recommend anyone to visit if they love black coffee. The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly as well, made me feel very welcome. One thing to know however is that there is very limited seating! Seems like it's more meant for grab and go.
This is such a cool place! Unique setup that pulls your beans from sealed bins containing a fresh roast from so,e time in the day. Maybe eight or so different origin beans and roasts ( light to dark). Being a scientist myself, I loved the setup and automation. The barista was extremely friendly and talked us through the entire process. She even roasted a batch ( fully automated) while we were there. The cappuccinos were very good and exactly as described ( smooth, light, chocolatey) . I loved the visual experience as much as the coffee itself. Limited seating.
This place is tiny and is more like a quick grab-and-go type of café. There was a line going to the outside at some point. They sell many different kinds of roasted beans from different regions, which is awesome. I can definitely see myself picking up beans in the near future. I had the flashchilled iced coffee, which had a great flavour. It was a bit of a bummer because it was so much ice.
Today was my first time stepping into Roasting Plant. I got one of their seasonal drinks that were shown on the sign outside. It was the blueberry rose latte. The drink looked very pretty and I was in the mood for that. I stepped inside and immediately it was a tight fit with a lot to look around. There was roasting coffee bean machine on one side with a lot of Roasting Plant merchandise on another wall. There were different types of croissant sitting inside the display glass. I didn't get one though and just got my blueberry matcha latte. The blueberry syrup was all the way at the bottom when I got it and had to stir and mix it with the rest of the matcha. The latte was not sweet at all and had subtle blueberry that wasn't strong inside the drink. Everything was light. Going to try out their latte next time I come here to taste their aroma and fresh coffee beans, which is what Roasting Plant is all about. read more
1 month ago
Love the concept of coffee that is freshly roasted being served and sold here. My partner has bought bags of beans here before, and it's super fun as they also offer you a free cup of coffee with your purchase. Prices are a bit premium, but he says the coffee is really good! The flavors also change, and there is a mix of regions and roast types available. They have a very cool system set up with pneumatic tubes that pull the coffee you're ordering and grinds it freshly. Tried the espresso. Service is friendly! read more
2 years ago
This location is quite small and there is no indoor seating and limited outdoor seating. I like the concept of the store and the coffee beans are fresh and varied. I got a supercharged iced coffee with their Roasting Plant dark bean and it was delicious. So smooth and rich without being bitter. I also tried the kouign amman and it was nice and tasty. They have a very limited food menu to begin with and by 2 pm there were only two items left in the bakery case. I would come back for the coffee only as the food was limited and the service was pretty rude and unwelcoming. read more
3 years ago
What a cute coffee shop this is. Firs right in with the neighborhood. They have a table outside where I sat to have something to eat that I got from another nearby restaurant. I was in the mood for an Iced Latte so I said to myself why not try out a new place. When I walked in I heard this cool, calming sound and was intrigued by it. I looked up and there were coffee beans coming from the ceiling and they were being sorted I guess. I told the lady working there WOW I could watch this all day. And she goes isn't it somewhat relaxing to hear and I totally agreed with her. I did not try any of the pastries here. I just had an iced latte which to me was a bit too strong/bitter. I totally would recommend people stopping by here though! read more
4 years ago
Not a place to study or anything (no tables) but great for a quality coffee to go. DIRTY CHAI LATTE (ICED) I think a good coffee drink blends the coffee flavor and the rest of its components (milk, sweetener, other flavors) into a well-married experience that kind of just tastes like one happy flavor journey. The chai flavor is a bit on the weaker side, but it's definitely there in the background spicing and celebrating this really smooth and delicious milky and coffee flavor combo. There's no harsh bitterness that comes through that you have to tolerate and it's not too sweet or creamy; it's honestly quite good. Brown Butter Cookie - left a bit more to be desired, but a cool item that you don't see elsewhere. It wasn't too sweet (has salt on it as well) and does have a deep brown butter flavor. Would def come back here though most of their menu focuses on the basics and that's probably because they do the basics well. Also a bit of theatrics as when the barista pulls the beans it comes from a machine that puts it through a tube and you can hear the beans scattering their way over to the barista. Lots of machinery here to show you the whole coffee process. How cool! read more
The ambiance here is cute and the service is great! I loved that I got to pick my beans (even though I needed help doing so). That being said, the coffee was ridiculously expensive and not anywhere near extraordinary. I barely tasted the syrups I got, and my small iced latte was definitely not worth the $8.70 I paid for it. read more
One of the COOLEST coffee shops I've ever visited!! You get to select which coffee beans you want roasted for your drink, and they roast it right there! The coffee tasted super yummy, and I chose the Jamaican flavor (based on how empty that tube was hehe) My drink was sweet like vanilla but my friends was more nutty. It's crazy how much the coffee bean impacts the flavor! Overall, the employees were super friendly and explained more about the concept behind the store. This is a fun experience with good coffee so a win win! Definitely worth visiting if you're a tourist! FYI- there's only 2 chairs for seating outside and no seating indoors! Not a good place for sitting around or studying!! read more
I was a bit overwhelmed when they asked me what beans I would like! I'm like what? No one ever asks me that when I order coffee! Amazing! They have many different types but decided to pick the medium barista recommended one. Wow, the latte was SO good with just the right amount of sugar! No regrets and will be back when I'm in the area! read more
2 years ago
You can choose what roast of bean you'd like in your espresso / drink. Great holiday / seasonal menu. I would love to come again read more
3 years ago
Good ice Americano and blueberry scone This place has the best coffee in the neighborhood! What a cute coffee shop this is. The ambiance here is cute and the service is great! Every time I go to roasting plant , there's great customer service and quality drinks. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This place isn't your typical coffee shop that sells sweetened coffees like Starbucks. It's meant for individuals who genuinely enjoy coffee. Wide array of beans covering so many interesting flavor profiles. I felt like a child in a candy shop. 5/5 and would highly recommend anyone to visit if they love black coffee. The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly as well, made me feel very welcome. One thing to know however is that there is very limited seating! Seems like it's more meant for grab and go. read more
This is such a cool place! Unique setup that pulls your beans from sealed bins containing a fresh roast from so,e time in the day. Maybe eight or so different origin beans and roasts ( light to dark). Being a scientist myself, I loved the setup and automation. The barista was extremely friendly and talked us through the entire process. She even roasted a batch ( fully automated) while we were there. The cappuccinos were very good and exactly as described ( smooth, light, chocolatey) . I loved the visual experience as much as the coffee itself. Limited seating. read more
3 years ago
This place is tiny and is more like a quick grab-and-go type of café. There was a line going to the outside at some point. They sell many different kinds of roasted beans from different regions, which is awesome. I can definitely see myself picking up beans in the near future. I had the flashchilled iced coffee, which had a great flavour. It was a bit of a bummer because it was so much ice. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
My review is for their beans alone. The barista said they roast their beans right there every night. Coffee beans don't get fresher this ! I bought single origin medium roasted beans from Guatemala and Brazil. They are both excellent. Luckily my coffee Grinder and espresso machine can keep up with the high quality beans. Love the reasonable price too! read more
They are out here putting science to work the way they are roasting those beans. That coffee was smooth and some of the least bitter coffee I've ever had. Still great coffee but I messed up getting milk added. Just get a pump of vanilla and you are good to go on this. It taste like sweet tea straight. 5 outta 5 would recommend to a friend. read more
2 years ago
i learned about roasting plant through a case study in my college course, and i knew i had to visit here on my vacation. the employees explained to me how the flash chiller and javabot work. literally the coolest kindest funniest employees ever!! definitely made my day if not my entire trip read more
5 years ago
Premium coffee brewed on the spot. Authentic coffee culture packed in a small shop and beans can be ordered online. Jamaican Blue Mountain is the best starter with its well-balanced flavor that's just right on the palate. After a cup I enjoyed the nice coffee aftertaste. read more
This coffee shop takes freshness to a whole new level! A former Starbucks executive/engineer came up with the idea of: why not, roast, grind and brew our coffee beans all in the same spot? this bean-to-cup method madness he created guarantees the customer the absolute FRESHEST coffee experience. I mean, these coffee beans are roasted in several small batches throughout the day, but they aren't even ground/brewed until the MOMENT you order it. You choose your beans, then a small handful is sent flying through your head in these clear overhead pipes which are directly connected to the automated espresso machine. Your beans are ground and brewed within a couple of minutes of you ordering them. Everything is controlled: water temperature, coarseness/fineness of the grind,etc. You can really taste the difference in Roasting Plant's coffee: no bitterness and you can detect the actual flavors listed on the coffee bean's profile (i.e. smoky, citrusy, etc) I'm not a serious coffee drinker, but this one I especially appreciated because guess what? I didn't feel the need to put so much milk or sugar in my cup. Another bonus for getting your cuppa joe here? BEST chewy chocolate chip cookie this side of NYC! read more
15 years ago
*Chocolate Chip Cookie Review Only* Serious Eats voted their Chocolate Chip Cookie ($2.72) as the best in NYC. We were in the area and decided to give it a try. Maybe we got one from a bad batch? The cookie was tasty but not as flavorful as some of the other cookies I've had in the past. It didn't taste fresh. The cookie was way too crisp and not chewy. The chocolate chips weren't nice and gooey. The cashier was super friendly. read more
8 years ago
Our place was just around the corner. So many options to choose from, I feel you won't have trouble finding your flavor. I got a regular iced coffee and my husband got a supercharged Brazilian brew. Both excellent. Service was fast and super friendly. Definitely recommend for any coffee enthusiast! Cheers! read more
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Roasting Plant is a little hidden box of coffee heaven. Although it's a tiny place, keep in mind that this is New York, and that's all you need. They have really high quality beans from which just enough beans are vacuumed through tubes to grind right before your cup is brewed. This is the type of coffee that is best served without any additives. Otherwise the complex flavor will get muted. They still have cream, milk, and sugar for all the people who need it anyway. I've been to their main location on the West Side so many times, too. I have also been to their Detroit location and was pleasantly surprised to bump into it there. read more
With a bright storefront and clean signage, its not easy to pass Roasting Plant without a curious peek in. And what you'll see will probably amaze you on a gastronomical or engineering standpoint! The narrow shop space is dominated on one side by THE JAVABOT, which roasts and grids coffee as you order it. It is a ton of fun to watch your little serving of coffee fly through the tubes! As for the actual beverages, I was really happy with the mocha cappucino. With low acidity and a medium bitter tang, it was smooth and strong with just enough creaminess. Perry L.'s chai latte milk was a little disspointing though, because the barista added all the steamed milk before the chai had steeped properly. With only 5 seats and plenty of outlets, its very tempting to want to stay - but the narrowness of the space doesn't make it very comfortable for getting anything productive done. read more
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81 Orchard St
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New York, NY 10002
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