Came here on a sunday afternoon. It was lively, but we were able to quickly get drinks and find a…read moretable. I really liked the plant decor and the amount of natural lighting, and how they had games like chess and uno that you could play for free. The drinks themselves were just ok. The matcha latte had ok flavor, but the freddo cappuccino had a bit of a metallic aftertaste. However, I would come back again for the ambiance.

What a cute coffee shop in the middle of NOHO that serves yummy drinks and feels very peaceful?!…read moreHeard about it a while and decided to stop by since I was in the area. Got myself a Cafe Lyria which is their Greek espresso with honey and oatmilk. I typically get my lattes with less ice but I actually would not recommend it for this drink because it does help dilute the espresso and the sweetness. It was strong and tasty overall. The decor was very cute and aesthetic with the high ceilings, giant floor to ceiling windows, greenery, brick walls and wooden furniture. Good amount of seating indoor and outdoor - perfect for a chill hangout or to get some work done. Staff were polite. Drinks came out quick despite a long line on a weekend morning.

Some of the best coffee I have had. The cafe cortado is thick and rich. The attention to detail is…read moresuperb. It comes with a side of sparkling water. I have been offered a shot of still water elsewhere a handful of times. Most places don't even do that, but never sparkling water. It really complements the coffee and cleanses the palette. They go the extra mile.

Emily and I came here specifically to test out their matcha program, and we weren't disappointed…read more Rich, earthy, whisked right in front of you with proper technique. Worth every penny.

The coffee was a great spot. Loved the light roast and the staff was super friendly. I would say…read morethis gem is right by the NyU campus and nothing but stellar spots to checkout. The latte was light and perfectly paired with the almond milk. Love it.

I'm not a big coffee drinker but will grab a latte if I'm up early. Something great about this…read moreplace is they're open at 7:00am which is a rare find nowadays. As someone who is frequently working and out the door by then, this is a huge win! I got the iced maple latte with oat milk. I liked it just fine. It was a good balance of milky-coffee-sweet. I couldn't really taste how this was different from a vanilla latte, but I like vanilla lattes so it doesn't really matter. Possibly it was a bit more deeper and aromatic in its sweetness but I can't say with 100% certainty. At the end of the day, I needed caffeine early in the morning and Saltwater was able to deliver. As others have mentioned the size of the coffee is impressive compared to other local shops.

Ludlow Coffee Supply became my daily stop during my entire stay in the Lower East Side and I am not…read moreeven a little sorry about it. I had about ten lattes over the course of my trip and every single one was perfect. I ordered the bourbon vanilla latte and it was absolutely incredible. Service is super fast too, you are in and out with a latte in about three minutes which is ideal when you are exploring the city. What makes this spot even cooler is that there is a really rad clothing store in the back which makes it a fun little discovery every time you walk in. Great coffee, great vibes and a hidden shopping moment all in one. If you are staying in the LES this needs to be your go to morning stop.

I was up early and looking for a coffee shop open in my neighborhood. Saw that Ludlow coffee supply…read moreopens at 7 so I strolled over. I entered at exactly 7:01am, and said 'hello' to the girl behind the register. She proceeds to stare at me without so much as a reply and then shares an eye roll with her co worker, as if my mere presence there somehow offended her. I tried again: "good morning," I said- to which she finally replied, with quite the affect: "what can I get you" Truly the only thing I could reason was that the barista was bothered that a customer came in as soon as they opened and she somehow thought it appropriate to not only ignore a friendly greeting, but to quietly (very visibly) gripe with her colleague about it. Hate to break it to the barista there, but the place opens at 7, so maybe dont act so flabbergasted that customers might enter and do something crazy like say "hello" and ask for a coffee... Maybe I'm getting old, but I find the Gen Z affect truly shocking sometimes... they seem to think they can behave with total impunity, broadcasting without shame their inane, acidic, and constant state of 'omg I am not ok right now.' They throw it at anyone they please, all with a complete disregard for simple human decency. I must say, I did have a pleasant remainder of my day. In its own peculiar way, perhaps it's not a bad thing to have such a foul experience first thing in the morning - it can only get better from there !

This cafe is super cute and served really fun drinks. We tried their special Knicks themed matcha…read moredrink. It tasted like a delicious sweet treat and we really enjoyed it since it was unique and never tried anything like it. There are a few seats inside and I would definitely love to come back and try other drinks.

Probably the tastiest matcha I've ever had. Reasonably priced with delicious matcha. Did not put…read moretoo much ice either. It was perfect.

The weakest matcha I've ever had. It actually tasted like almond milk that had been dyed green. And…read moreit was over $8 for an uncaffeinated milk - truly devastating after a red eye flight :( cannot say I'll be back.

Everything is so aesthetic, down to the decor and the coffee cups and the plush seating! Definitely…read morestill a place you can work with your laptop but it was as packed as it could be on a Saturday afternoon. My friend and I still managed to get a seat and chat but it gets quite loud and the space is relatively small. We ordered 2 toasts, a whipped ricotta with figs and avocado with salmon, and topped both with shredded prosciutto at +$4 each. It totaled $38 after tax. Both were very good and decent portion, could've had a little more prosciutto but over all decent. They random ran out of plates and served one on a plate and one in a takeaway box lol.

What an unexpected gem!…read more I got my favorite - an iced double espresso with a shot of oat milk and it was delicious. The coffee was, like, really good. I'm going back! Great location with such a stellar view of soho and a very authentic coffee spot.

I walk by here alot and never stopped in until today. This is a Yemini inspired coffee shop. So,…read morethe decoration and the menu reflects this. The music that was playing was good too. I could not decide for the life of me between two of the drinks. The Moka Mo which is the signature latte here made with honey, cardamom and cinnamon. The other speciality latte was called the Brown Sugar Maple one. This one had house made brown sugar syrup with a cinnamon cold foam. I got the Brown sugar maple one and then a few min later I decided to also get the Moka Mo. The Brown sugar maple was a bit on the sweeter side the barista told me. She made it a little less sweet for me. Though it was still sweet a bit. I thought the moka mo was kind of bitter and did not taste to my liking. So I liked the brown sugar maple better. And the foam on top was the best part. Not sure if there is different coffee used in these drinks but the coffee tasted a bit better in the brown sugar maple one. This shop has a few tables inside to enjoy your pastries and coffee at. The Pastries looked amazing as well but I did not have any.

Expensive and overpriced coffee/drinks on the menu. Leave your cash at home, they only take card…read more Space wise is tiny almost like the size of two bathroom stalls together. No restrooms for customers or free wifi. Cute ambiance for the little cafe though. There's some room to move around but not much when it's super busy/packed on the weekends. Luckily, there's an outdoor seating area with a table or two to put your coffee down. But, you gotta be quick to grab a seat before someone getting to it. The Elk often partners up with other beauty brands for gifts with purchase of a speciality drink promotion from time to time. For example, they've recently worked with a fragrance brand called Etleé few days ago. Buying the Iced Milk Caramel Latte ($10.34) would get you a complimentary ($20) full size 30ml Milk Caramel Fragrance. Cafe had never announced in advance towards the # of perfumes they'd in store. Only stating limited quantities. Probably didn't want people crowding around or camping outside the store. In the end, I found out that they only had 100 to begin with. Luckily, I was the 93rd person after 30 people had cut in line. Drink was alright. Nothing had amazed me. No wowing factor. Lots of ice as expected. Liked the whip of milky foam on top. Just the right amount of sweetness. Caramel flavor was there. Strong taste of coffee. Would I get it again? Probably not. Everyone aiming for the fragrance, no one cared about the coffee anyway.

Cold brew with the creamer was unsatisfying and lacked any flavor, either from the creamer or the…read morecold brew. Was hoping for something bolder. Space has limited outdoor seating (no indoor seating).