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    Sawada Coffee

    4.5 (119 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    The unassuming outside
    Alan W.

    My momma once taught me to never go into a dark alley when in NYC. I broke all the rules & did just that to find Sawada. And the risk was worth it. Darkness is the theme. The alley is dark, the entry to the coffee shop is dark, & the lighting inside is dark. The worker kindly guided me toward trying a Latte Tokyo Style. That means some sort of molasses, brown sugar has been added. What I received was a smooth, mellow delicious latte. There was no sugar overload, just a comforting, extra soothing, relaxing latte. Please don't tell my momma, but I am coming back.

    Whitney D.

    This coffee shop is inside of the Au cheval restaurant right as you walk in you will see it. They have a few seating spots to enjoy your coffee at. You cannot bring your coffee and sit in the restaurant area though ( or at least I din't think you can) . I tried one of their specialty coffees called the black camo latte which has green tea in it ( Matcha). I am not a green tea lover but I figured I would try it out and It definitely was not for me! I told the barista and asked if I could get something else instead and I would pay for it. They were so sweet and gave it to me on the house. I got a regular Iced latte. Much better in my opinion. I would not go out of my way to come back but I do want to maybe try another one of their non green tea speciality drinks.

    Inside
    Oscar L.

    Sawada coffee is one of my most favorite coffee places in Manhattan. Definitely get the Tokyo style. They're hidden inside an alley near Soho area and can be hard to locate. Very cozy vibe inside with adjacent restaurant. Service was fantastic. Very limited seating for cafe - maybe in total only 10 spots.

    YangHwa P.

    Highly recommend this cafe! It is near Chinatown, and you walk through a narrow side street where you will see the sign Au Cheval (restaurant), and right under the sign you see a tiny sign for Sawada Coffee. Sawada coffee has a tiny space inside the restaurant (it probably has maybe 3-4 tables). Fortunately, we were able to grab a 2 seater as soon as a customer left. The service here was so friendly and helpful despite being busy and packed. We ordered Military Latte (matcha vanilla espresso), and Black Camo Latte ( Hojicha vanilla espresso). Both drinks showcased all these flavours and we enjoyed the drinks a lot. Really appreciated that it was not sweet, but had subtle sweetness. Would love to come back again!

    Military Latte (iced)
    Cyrus A.

    Sawada is one of the easiest five star reviews I've written about a cafe! This spot is tucked away next to Au Cheval, and currently only open Wednesday through Sunday. They serve some "usual" espresso drinks, as well as matcha and hojicha lattes. I've tried the hojicha (Military Latte, in Sawada speak) and it was phenomenal. You can also order any drink "Tokyo style" for a unique twist on an already-delicious drink. The space is warm and inviting, though there isn't a lot of seating, and there can be a lot of foot traffic in the shared entrance with Au Cheval. Well worth a visit for a delicious beverage, I'd recommend taking one to go!

    Military Latte
    Tashfia N.

    Such unique offerings! An absolute gem of a cafe tucked away in Chinatown. I ordered their iced military latte, which is a hojicha matcha mixed with vanilla and espresso (I got it without the cocoa powder option). I was between this and the Tokyo style latte. The barista was so sweet, after explaining the entire flavor profiles they offered me a sample of the hojicha so that I could make my choice with confidence. They also offered me a complimentary cookie, I chose the sesame matcha cookie. The cookie was really good, had a great texture, the matcha wasn't overwhelming at all, and the sesame was perfectly sweet, tasted like chocolate pretty much. The latte was also really good, the hojicha offered a nice subtly nutty flavor without drowning out the espresso coffee flavor. I'll definitely be back to try their other lattes in the future

    Leeza D.

    I first discovered Sawada in Chicago and fell in love with the military latte, part matcha and part espresso. The latte art is gorgeous. I continue with the love affair by visiting Streamers in Tokyo on every visit, which is the original chain. When I was in NY, I had to visit the NY store. The military latte is still a favorite. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Black Camo Latte
    Gordon Y.

    This tiny coffee shop is hidden inside Au Cheval. Though I recently had a bad experience at the restaurant, the drinks from this place impressed. I especially liked their signature Black Camo Latte. I will definitely be back to try some other beverages.

    Yin K.

    Was in town and saw this cafe while I was looking for a coffee place on Yelp and decided to give it a go. The cafe is right next to a restaurant, sharing the same entrance and common space. So, if you ever walk in and saw a huge crowd, most likely they are there for the restaurant. The cafe has some interesting drinks options, including latte with Hojicha! Quite interesting as you get the coffee bitter/tartness from espresso, smokiness from hojicha and creaminess from the milk. Service was fairly quite as well. Interior is quite dark-ish and loud as it's right next to a restaurant in an open space

    Pastries
    Jacob ..

    Nice cozy coffee shop tucked away inside a steakhouse. Highly recommend trying their match and pastries! Service was great and we were well taken care of, even during busy hours.

    Elton L.

    Come, seek, and find! Wonderfully crafted coffee with a cool industrial vibe down a sketch street. Friendly baristas. Worth it!

    Tokyo style latte
    Sharon M.

    Ordered the Tokyo style latte. Surprisingly good and worth the hype. Not too bitter, but also not too sweet. Very smooth and rich. Would love to go back to try their other menu items.

    High five mocha
    Umesh P.

    Phenomenal coffee. Once you have Japanese ingenuity poured what else need to be said Verdict - just go and njoy the coffee

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