My friend very highly recommended this spot and made sure we came here. I got an americano and she got an oat vanilla latte but they accidentally made it with whole milk first so they remade it but gave us the whole milk one for free (so I got two drinks!). Both the americano and whole milk vanilla latte were delicious! Very cute spot, nice barista, great place to study but no bathroom! read more

Small little coffee house in the LES. Seating inside with a few small tables. They also have baked goods on the counter. read more

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Stopped in for a hot latte on a chilly December weekday. I opted for a maple latte with whole milk. The maple flavor was subtle, and, while definitely made with a quality espresso, I thought it was a bit overly milky, to the point that the coffee flavor was diluted. The space is small but cute, and there is some limited counter and table seating. I might've stayed for a bit, but I was given a to-go cup, and the shop was otherwise empty, so I took it to go instead. read more

Stopped in this morning to get a maple latte, it was pretty good and not too sweet! Service was quick and it's a small cute cafe with modern accents. read more

Came here on Sunday with a friend as we were in search of a latte to warm our hands with on this cold day. Ordered the maple latte with regular milk, which was really good- perfectly balanced sweetness and perfect drinking temperature. Talked at length with the barista, who really knows his stuff. Noticed some small tables and seats, would likely not recommend to work at length on a laptop but it's perfect for a short meet. read more

I have no idea how this café got such high ratings. We ordered the matcha latte, but it was so weak that we could barely taste the matcha at all. The staff was unfriendly and made a lot of noise while we were sitting there -- it really felt like they didn't want us to stay. Even though the café closes at 5 pm, the worker started cleaning up and putting things away at 4:45 pm, which made us feel very uncomfortable. Definitely not a pleasant experience. read more

Beautiful cozy coffee shop in east village with coastal vibes and fresh coffee. This has quickly become one of my favorite places, and the service is fantastic! The barista quickly helped with my order and made me feel right at home read more

Saltwater Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

This cafe is cute! The staff is friendly and they have seasonal flavors that seem interesting. I opted for the maple syrup latte which can come in either hot or cold. It tasted really great! One of the best maple lattes I had in a while! This is a small spot with limited seating so I wouldn't recommend coming in with a large group of people. The AMs do get a little crowded but it moves pretty fast! I definitely want to come back to try their seasonal flavors. read more

Salt water is amazinggggg so delicious and speedy!! great customer service. i love coming here!!

This place is so cute! The service was excellent and speedy and the person working was friendly. They adjusted the level of sweetness on my seasonal latte and it was delicious. I enjoyed the soft music they had playing and there were a couple of folks here with their laptops, working. Would definitely come back here! read more

Saltwater Coffee - Campfire marshmallow latte and lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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We ordered an iced americano and a vanilla iced latte. Coffee was tasty and good. The server was a bit grumpy. Store seemed clean and had some nice/interesting items. read more

Saltwater Coffee - Iced vanilla latte and iced americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

What a cute, small, cozy cafe! It was our first time since a few years ago and we were in the EV looking for some coffee! We stumbled upon this cafe and decided to check them out! We got two iced vanilla lattes w oatmilk: it was strong, smooth, and noted. It was pretty good but forgettable :/ read more

Saltwater Coffee - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Hot Matcha Latte was frothy! I got mine to go, the barista whisking my matcha was so kind. Both the baristas were kind and were willing to give me simple syrup, the matcha lattes are non-sweetened. Ambiance was quiet, calm. Tiny store but it's NYC! read more

Saltwater Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

I got an Arnold Palmer and my partner got a lemonade and their lemonade is spot on. It's sour and a great drink to sip. I was glad I had the tea to mellow it out a bit and take the sugar down a bit. read more

Barista was rude as heck for why im not sure. i ordered a matcha and it tasted like ass. The place was meh. why it has such good reviews im not sure. I even went back in to throw it away because I just stepped outside to take a sip and he asked if it wasn't good i said yes it wasn't and he didn't offer to remake or anything. waste of moneyyyy. review would've been better if the customer service was better. there's a place around the corner much better went to instead. read more

Worst coffee I've ever had. Had to throw it out which I've never done (I love coffee). The service wasn't friendly at all either. We had the cappuccino and the iced vanilla latte. Neither were good at all. Definitely don't recommend this place. :( read more

Chill and normal coffee shop for the area ~ staff is great, no bathroom free WiFi :-)))

Friendly staff and good coffee! No frills drinks menu - nice stop in east village if you're looking for quality coffee. Not too much room inside to linger. Got a flat white! read more

I love their matcha latte!! The barista is incredible. he whisked my matcha to perfection - aerated the flavors with accuracy. Very friendly and answered all the questions I had about the bean flavors they had to offer. Cafe is quaint and has a spot to sit next to an outlet when I need to do work. read more

Returned years later and Saltwater still holds up! The iced maple latte is absolutely amazing, and the iced matcha latte is also super solid. Upping my rating to 5 stars for the maple latte alone. read more

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Small hole in the wall coffee shop. Delicious coffee and Australian coffee options such as flat white and babycino.

Very nice, chill vibe with techno and solid coffee a few blocks from union square. It reminds me of why I miss NYC. Friendly service too read more

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2.5/5 thought this place was ok....barista was a little grumpy that day and felt like he was rushing us even though there wasn't much of a line?? tried the maple latte and seasonal ube latte. ube latte was p good but I feel like it could've been stronger. maple latte was sweet but didn't have a super maple-y flavor. nothing to write home about overall... read more

Coffee tasted like dirty saltwater. And guy was wack and rude and odd. Ambiance was cute ig if you think gentrification is cute.

The folks here are always the absolute nicest. They make a great macchiato and I'm really into the ube latte here as well.

Had the cappuccino and Americano, thought they were okay. Spinach Feta Turnover was really good though, wonder where they got them! read more

Saltwater Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

awesome place man. server looked cool and drink was awesome- got a chai latte and I could taste the love in it. place was also clean and in a cute pocket of east village. would highly recommend for studying or anyone just trying to get their swag on! read more

Cute cafe with a lot of natural sunlight. I ordered a Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk and it hit the spot. Service was kind and prompt! Would recommend! read more

Delicious coffee spot in the East Village. Saltwater Coffee is among Manhattan's selection of Australian coffee places, which quality and speciality unlike most other chains. Here's what you need to know: 1. Consistently excellent coffee 2. Typical Manhattan prices but slightly less than other specialty places 3. Flat white forever and always 4. Quick and friendly service If you want an Australian coffee spot and are in the East Village, Saltwater Coffee should be your choice. read more

Saltwater Coffee - Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

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It's a chill experience. There are some books for sale in the front. Maybe room for 5-6 people to dine-in. Recommend!

Delicious ceremonial grade matcha oat milk latte with super kind baristas! The lattes come unsweetened but they gave us some simple syrup and wildflower honey to try. Quiet environment has some cute decor and cool coffee table notes. read more

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Great service and atmosphere! Maple latte was creamy and flavorful! Would come again!

As others are raving on Yelp, a very cozy place on lower eastside. It only has limited seating - 2 round tables. We had to share the table with two other customers. Everyone in the cafe will be able to hear your conversation. The cappuccino was quite good, the strong espresso with the right amount of foam just the way I like it. Don't forget to check-in with Yelp and get 20% off !!!!!!! We were there on weekday evening, and Saltwater closes pretty early around 7 pm. read more

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Fine coffee place in east village. Note a really big fan of their coffee but thanks to them I can take a break whenever getting off 14th street subway. read more

Went to to this place after La Cabra was closed and decided this would be a decent coffee spot to get some cappuccinos and I was very very mistaken. One thing is having decent customer service with mediocre coffee and another having awful customer service and bitter coffee. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. Bottom line, I walked in wasn't acknowledged. It was super odd being absolutely ignored while this worker stocked and looked through cabinets? Not sure what she was doing but she didn't even say "I'll be with you shortly," she absolutely acted like i wasnt standing there. Which is cool, ok , she was busy.... I get it.... But then while she was making the coffee she was on her phone while steaming milk.......... Just texting away.. while the steam whistled through the milk. The espresso was bitter. Sour. Just TERRIBLE. I wish I wouldve just trusted my instincts and left while she was ignoring me for about 10mins. read more

Saltwater Coffee - Disgusting cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

One of my go-to's for a really good latte / specialty espresso drinks! I am obsessed with their almond milk lattes. The espresso tastes smooth and strong and does the job of waking me up in the morning / afternoon. Their oat milk lattes are also excellent. A drink they do better than any other coffee shop is their MOCHA! It's so creamy and richly chocolatey without being overly sweet. They make a mean iced mocha. Has such a unique chocolate flavor that doesn't taste like overly sweet hot chocolate powder like mochas at other spots do. Space is also very clean and minimal. Service is fast. Love this place and highly recommend for a quick caffeine boost :-) read more

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A great coffee shop with amazing employees! They have two locations. Their employees are super helpful with the orders. I came with a few friends and got to try a few of the coffees. Their chai latte is really authentic and tastes like home, probably the best chai latte I've had! I also loved their vanilla matcha latte and vanilla latte. You really can't go wrong with any of the coffees here! They also sell their own pour over coffee in a can which is pretty cool and unique. If you're ever in the area I would definitely recommend stopping by! read more

The most adorable and cozy coffee shop during my visit to nyc. I'm not generally a coffee drinker but the name and aesthetic definitely caught my eye. Went with a couple of my friends and we all loved what we ordered. We got an iced chai latte, vanilla latte, and the matcha latte. My iced chai was sooo tasty. Not a big fan of matcha overall but the matcha lattes here are super good!! Service is quick, efficient, & engaging! The barista was extremely helpful in really trying to make sure our drinks matched our taste. They even have the most comfortable merch. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

Saltwater Coffee - The sweetest staff making our coffee with focus and a smile - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by today during my morning walk because I saw this place had high reviews. I'll start by saying that this place has super chill vibes and is cozy. The person who was working there was also really friendly and made the drinks pretty quickly, so service was great. As far as the coffee, I didn't think it was anything special. I got an iced latte with almond milk and well it was just that. I've had better coffee in the city. My friend got the matcha and she was not a fan. read more

Hands down the best milk alternative lattes around. Love that they have oat milk which many other coffee spots do not. Also enjoy their matcha latte. Cold brew is on point as well. Small little store front with not much space to enjoy within, but quality makes up for it. read more

Saltwater Coffee - My go to: cold brew! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New York, New York