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    Sammy L Coffee

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Whitney D.

    I was really excited to try this place out. I walk by it often and see the banner outside with the specialty drinks. The Orange tonic one kept catching my eye. So One day I was like I need to try it out. I did not really enjoy it at all it was an odd taste. Tasted like Orange juice even though the person working there said its orange concentrate or something liken that. I did like the sitting area in the front it was cozy feeling but also it was very warm here.

    Natania C.

    Sammy L Coffee is currently my favorite coffee shop and study spot in Manhattan. The drinks are cool and refreshing. There's a wide variety of menu items, ranging from a sweet braised pork bowl to a hamburger on rice bowl. You can grab a convenient lunch or dinner while studying or working here. The kitchen does close at 8:30, slightly before the cafes closing hours. The AC isn't set at too hot or too cold. The workers there are also very friendly.

    Double espresso & orange iced americano
    May L.

    Cute little coffee spot and hangout on 3rd ave where a lot of students were busy on laptops. We used the kiosk to order which was great because you can see pictures of everything. I got the orange iced americano which is almost like a regular americano, but has espresso and orange juice instead of espresso and water. If you haven't tried one you definitely should. It reminds me of an espresso Romano where you rub a lemon peel on the rim, squeeze it, or drop it into your cup to release the oils. Delicious. Bathroom was sort of clean, just a little stinky and wet. They also have a small rack of clothes from Korea for sale, fun!

    Mango matcha and refresher
    Mia H.

    This coffee shop is a cute spot to catch up with a friend or get some work done. The interior is a bit tighter than I expected, but there are plenty of tables. You can order here at the counter or at a kiosk. Their menu has a variety of specialty coffee drinks as well as Korean fusion dishes (ie. bulgogi bowls or Korean toasts) and desserts. My friend and I just got a refresher and a mango matcha. The refresher was light and fruity; my friend really liked it. The mango in the mango matcha was good, but the matcha quality wasn't the best + they didn't add much. Overall, not a bad spot for WFH or chatting with friends.

    Evonne H.

    Went to try the Dubai coffeeand it was pretty good !! 8/10!! Will come back try the Vienna coffee

    Taro Latte
    Gab G.

    Stopped in because I'd heard about their fun drinks but this was not it. I got the iced taro latte, which had good taro flavor, but the one at Hidden Grounds down the block is better. Also it's $7 and doesn't even have caffeine lol. Mildew smell inside by the register made me not want to linger (other reviewers have mentioned this as well)...

    Megana V.

    this seemed like a popular study spot and and they had interesting drink flavors. tried their mango matcha but didn't think the matcha was very fresh. mango was good but a little sweet. drinks were alright but a cozy cafe to study at with a good amount of seating for busy 3rd ave

    Taro latte
    Ellen L.

    This is one of my favorite coffee shops in East Village. They have some Asian inspired food and drinks but also serve traditional menu items as well. There's a decent amount of seating, but it can get pretty packed on the weekends in the afternoon. They have free WiFi and allow laptop usage on weekends which can be hard to find in the city. Perfect place to do some work, read a book, or catch up with a friend here. I've tried both their chai latte and taro latte. Both are good, but I usually go for the taro latte since it's less common at other coffee shops.

    Osmanthus Latte
    Kathleen W.

    Stopped in here for a coffee and saw they had a bunch of interesting Asian inspired drinks. I got the iced osmanthus latte and sat in. The space was very cozy and they really maximize the space with a ton of seats. The latte was pretty sweet with a strong osmanthus flavor and some osmanthus blossoms sprinkled on top. A great place for a drink in the East Village area.

    Rose Latte
    Joanna M.

    It was so hot outside, my friend and I ran into the nearest coffee shop we could find. This was the coffee shop. Meh. The shop was ventilated by a huge fan which did the bare minimum of keeping the heat out. But my friend and I were so exhausted we decided to order from the kiosk. My friend got a Tiramisu Latte and I got a Rose Latte. When I asked the employee for clarification on the drinks, his attitude was blah. While I know for a fact he probably doesn't get paid enough, if I'm gonna pay Manhattan prices for a latte, I would've went to a cafe where the staff don't appear to be miserable. Ambiance is ok, furniture is slightly run down and the bathroom was warm and smelled of mildew. Not great. At least my coffee was decent. The rose latte was mild and fragrant but I've had better rose lattes. The tiramisu latte was boring but my friend liked it fine. So unless I'm walking by in dire need of caffeine, I'll skip this spot.

    Latte with chocolate chip cookie
    Lizette D.

    This spot is so cute and has a ambience with good coffee and the Service was good. I ordered the latte with chocolate chip cookie

    Osmanthus latte (front), taro latte (back)
    Jen S.

    I was in the area and was tempted to come here after reading favorable reviews of their taro latte and osmanthus latte. The service is fine and the coffee shop has a cozy/bright vibe with a nice amount of seating (but seats are close to each other). I saw that most people were studying or working on their laptops. I might be drinking the osmanthus latte completely wrong when I grabbed a spoon and completely mixed up the flowers and latte together. I didn't have the foresight that with every sip, the dried flowers would constantly tickle my throat. At the end, there was still a huge amount of osmanthus at the bottom of my cup (it seems they were a bit too generous with their scoop). If you do get it, scoop all or most of the flowers on top off to avoid the uncomfortable tickle. Other than that, the taste was ok - bitter with slight floral taste and a heaping side of osmanthus. It's not my type of latte, but I did enjoy trying something new and I appreciate any cafe that allows people to work/study on their laptops. Would defs come again to try their sandwiches and pastries.

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    Pamela L.

    Pammy L., was excited to meet owner, Sammy L., who is known for his amazing latte art. Unfortunately he was not there when I visited. Instead all I got was a blob on my matcha latte. But all is good because all the drinks were sipping amazing.

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    The food here is great! I order delivery from this place and their lunch menu is tasty

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    The iced coconut milk latte is so good. Love this place for the ambiance, coffee, and baked goods

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