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    Saltwater Coffee

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Thomas C.

    I enjoyed Saltwater! Right off the West 4th stop on Waverly. One barista at 12pm on a Thursday. Was meeting a friend here for some conversation. My $5.44 hot latte was great! Haven't had one in a while and it was divine. Missed tasting espresso. It was quiet and had some seating which we were looking for. I'd say this cafe is more for doing quick work or a quick meeting. But they have wifi and some outlets. Only thing is...no restroom so a star is taken off.

    Menu as of May 2023
    Wesley K.

    Literally so obsessed with them! Coffee here has a spirit I haven't felt in quite a while! The small cold brew 12 oz is $4. Unfortunately, oat milk is extra $0.75. Their ice is minimal which I also like. Barista was nice! Students and teachers get 15% off so mega sweet. Would definitely come back and make them a regular place for me to go.

    Gold Matcha and vanilla latte
    Rena Y.

    I asked for light ice and the girl proceeded to fill up my whole cup with ice...I think she forgot..anyways a cafe super close to washing square park in newyork, it was aesthetic and cute but I personally wouldn't come back. Everything was super mediocre. My friend got another vanilla latte in soho an hour later and it much better than the one from this place. P.S you can really taste the coffee in the vanilla latte , it's strong I got a turmeric ginger matcha and...I don't think it should be a combo...just gives a weird spicy aftertaste ....

    Leanna W.

    We were looking for some coffee in the Washington park area and happened to stumble across this cute coffee shop. Apparently they opened pretty recently and the staff are super friendly! Definitely try the chagaccino if you get the chance!! (Mushroom and coffee -- sounds weird but trust me, it's tasty!) This was the first cafe I've seen that caries it here in NYC. They also have some pastries inside and other interesting selection of drinks including golden matcha (turmeric) and blue matcha (spirulina)!

    Matcha Latte

    Very good matcha, very vibrant atmosphere and the barista is nice. Service was top notch.

    Usually like this place but a small matcha is listed as $5.50 in the store but is actually $6.75 and charged $1.25 for a dollop of honey which is crazy.

    Katie B.

    The barista working this morning was super friendly and made me a pour over because their drip coffee was still brewing. My pour over was great, not too strong but still super smooth and flavorful. As a coffee snob who appreciates interior design, I'd say Saltwater is approved! As a vegan I love that they have non-dairy milk - oat milk is my favorite in coffee! I'll definitely be coming back to try the fancy lattes and maybe even a chagaccino! They also have canned iced Saltwater coffee so I look forward to trying their cold brew when it warms up.

    Iced vanilla Latte

    Okay coffee. I think I would go somewhere else if I could choose again. Barista was a little rude when I asked her about the sign on the register that says "write a review and get 15% off" ... we found out that she doesn't think they do that anymore.

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    This coffee is pretty good. Nothing memorable but good. They have a bit of indoor seating, but they are close to the park, which I like.

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    Good coffee and nice baristas, not that much seating though and a bit small inside. Go here if you're in the area!!

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    Great addition to the hood. Yummy beans and tasty oat milk. Love that they're open early.

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    cute cafe in the west village! we tried the hot maple latte and it was really good! definitely recommend in the area :)

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