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    4.4 (17 reviews)

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    Arthur G.

    I had been hearing great things sbout Safta's, a new kosher cafe that's opened on the corner of 86th and Broadway I dropped by and loved their coffee as well their delicious bagels. . They also have a great catering menu snd we now habe another great place go buy sliced nova!

    Cherylin L.

    This kosher café and bakery is the kind of neighborhood spot that instantly draws you in with the smell of freshly baked bread, warm pastries, and rich coffee. We tried the egg and cheese on a bagel, and it was a perfect balance of chewy, buttery, and melty goodness - total comfort food. The yogurt and labneh bowls are another highlight, especially the halva crunch, layered with Greek yogurt and nutty, sweet halva for an amazing mix of flavors and textures.

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    Katherine K.

    Recently discovered Safta's and honestly kind of obsessed. First of all, everyone who works there is as nice as can be....whether it's the guys on the AM shift or the gals on the PM shift. (And I've only been there three or four times now, so pls forgive me if I'm leaving anyone out!) Secondly, this unassuming - from the outside - cafe sets the gold standard when it comes to both cleanliness and tidiness. I mean, the environment is impeccably clean! (And I say this as someone who used to work in food retail: Wow, that's a tough standard to meet, namely when things get hectic. Well, post the pandemic, I'm allll about a clean eatery, so bring it.) Also, I love that it's so welcoming and spacious. One could easily grab a book or their laptop and stay there for a few hours - just hanging and studying or working. Thirdly, their matcha lattes are fabulous! : ) So far, I've only purchased cookies and matcha lattes from them, LOL, but everything was superb. Also, I've ordered their matcha lattes with both dairy milk and pistachio milk -- both options were terrific. So grateful for this soft spot in which to land, especially before or after work. It gets me in a good headspace. : ) Have a lovely day, Katherine AKA Kat

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    7 months ago

    Excellent food and service! The vibe is great. No need to look further for a good meal or nosh.

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    Purchased a cinnamon babka. Terrible! Hard as rock! Would rather spend my money at Breads Bakery.

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    Consistently delicious, well rounded options. Welcoming staff. A very welcome addition to the neighborhood.

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    7 months ago

    The food is so authentic and delicious. The staff is very accommodating. Great place.

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    Sometimes a plain, room temperature English muffin is not going to do it for breakfast. Today was…read moreone of those days that I need subsistence to get me through the morning. Something with eggs, and meat, and a hot beverage as winter is fast approaching. Anything else would do fine, but the first two were an absolute must. Daily Provisions fulfilled those obligations. Though pricey, and probably why I will not return, they make one tasty breakfast sandwich. It might even outdo Panera! If only I could see how it is made rather than just wrapped and packaged for me, with me assuming they just took a pre-packaged sandwich and heated it up. I really hope they do not do that. The taste of it tells me they do not, but I have to surmise. I also got a hot chocolate, which is super rich. It is not super hot, but if you are not careful you could have an accident on the sidewalk because of the milk they use. Drink it slow and steady. Or pace yourself between sips. Do not let the body recognize this is full of the things that make bowel movements happen. Thankfully, I held my ground. They also sell crullers. I love a good cruller. Choux pastry donuts full of rich flavor, without all the density of an actual donut. This one may be too rich. It is also quite expensive. Nearby Donut Pub does a better job with them. I had to be careful eating this. Being careful and knowing how much it cost to get a breakfast here are what keep it a three star review. However, their offerings will keep you out of the cold and give you strengths on days you need to be picked up.

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