My friend very highly recommended this spot and made sure we came here. I got an americano and she…read moregot 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!

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

((4.75 stars)) if…read moreyou're in NoLita, have time, and in need of well-made coffee, then stop by % Arabica. i have been here a few times in the past and more often recently...it really depends on if i have things to do that involve traversing Prince Street. the airy coffee shop lets in a lot of natural light and has good lighting inside to keep the interior vibe bright, energetic, but not frenetic. the space exudes a clean modern aesthetic--off-white plus warm woods. a really good amount of seating in the forms of a large sofa area as well as the stools at the front windows. while the Arabica is often busy, the interior has that neat organized energy even with people milling about waiting for their coffee. while they do serve a small variety of baked items like croissants and brownies....the star is the menu of finely crafted coffee drinks. if you enjoy the flavor of coffee, order an espresso or Americano--the coffee doesn't miss. i believe it's a medium roast of Brazilian and Ethiopian coffee beans, but i think they have different bean choices or two if you prefer a different roast/blend. the Americanos, iced Americanos and espressos have a really satisfying flavorful coffee --kinda dark chocolatey, somewhat nutty, a low acidity, and almost a natural sweetness. really good stuff. the baristas here do not rush coffee drinks and that is a big reason why the drinks are consistently well-made beyond the talent of the staff. even when there is no line to the order counter, you'll often have a little wait because typically people sitting or standing around are all waiting for their orders. but the wait is worth it. trust. i will say the the folks typically taking orders feel a bit frosty and not authentic in interactions--just my read on the vibe. it's always a friendly veneer not a deep warmth especially if you have questions about the coffee roast or blend...maybe it's because lack of knowledge but often times it feels like they're distracted. but in their defense, everyone behind the counter seems to be doing 8 million things beyond a singular role which is a great and all, but I feel like this is why when i order let's say an "iced Americano"--the order will be inputted as a "hot Americano" as this happened the last time i was here. when i pointed this out, it still took a bit of time for my order to get corrected mainly because the counter person seemed to be doing too much or is tasked with doing too much. again, not a big deal but this is not the first time this happened. nonetheless, eventually i got my iced Americano and all was good. another snag ate % Arabica is the coffee condiment area. it's small and neatly arranged, but it ends up getting too crowded with people taking an exorbitant amount of time lallygagging while adding simple syrup or a lid to their coffees or the area is just too cramped because often the line to order snakes across this area which is only a couple of feet away. it's not the greatest placement for the condiments or lids imo. this can be (not always) be fairly frustrating when the shop is busy and you've already waited for you coffee and now you have to wait for someone to lacksadaisically pout a lid on their coffee, add sugar, their drink, etc. these are not reasons to avoid % Arabica, but to temper expectations when it comes to when it's busy or you want some down-to-earth hospitality along with your coffee. all that said, this is must for your morning or afternoon caffeine fix when you want a drink that is carefully made and represents that in the pleasant flavor of their coffee.

Love where the shop placement is and the cafe itself it beautiful and minimalist. We ordered the…read moreKyoto latte and the Spanish latte. THE BEANS ARE SO DELICIOUS! It has a nice goodness but still some sweet notes to it. I loved the first sip and came back the next day.

Y'all, I'm literally STILL thinking about my Coconut Matcha Latte!! This spot has been on my list…read moreto visit! We came at around 4pm, so it was unfortunately too late for me to try their Viet Iced Coffee options (bc it'll literally keep you up for the next 12 hrs...iykyk), so I opted for a less-caffeinated option. The drink altogether was $9.25 (base price + tax), WHEW! Highly rec leaving the sweetener level as is to fully taste the coconut flavor. It was DELISH!! The coconut doesn't taste artificial whatsoever and the condensed milk adds a lovely creamy taste. I almost inhaled my bev! Some seating inside, with additional seats outside. Le Gaz is also attached to a concept store (similar to Rhythm Zero/Bandit Running). Staff is overall super friendly. While the drink was on the pricier side, I will be back when I feel like treating myself!!

Vibe/ambiance: casual coffee shop, line was 5-10 mins…read moreService: standard Items ordered: iced matcha latte: so milky and slighty grassy

Delicious drinks, great service and unique cafe ambience. We…read moreordered the peach cream top matcha, coconut matcha and a sourdough cookie. We loved our drinks. Matcha quality and taste were both great and I'm excited to try other items off the menu! I don't think I've been to another cafe with a similar darker lighting vibe, it was definitely different but super cool and I was pleased to be able to find a cafe with seats available in the area!

Fun and exciting drink options inspired by East and Southeast Asian flavors like papaya and durian…read moreflavored iced lattes. I personally love their durian latte which can be made without sugar as an option. The drinks aren't "sweet" and have natural flavor and ingredients which is ideal. My only negative star is the price is so expensive and the ambience is very dim and tight. But besides that, the service is fast and they ask you specific questions to get your drink order the way you'd like it. It's my treat spot when in the area. Indoor seating and take out available. Drinks and pastries available. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. No bathrooms or outlets. Tables are uncomfortablely low.

Super tiny but cozy spot. I get why the Pandan Latte is the most ordered drink on the menu- super…read moreearthy, grassy, and sweet. Staff were very friendly and quick, but wish there was a little more seating area

Cute little spot where many others were working on their laptops like I was. It's tiny but there's…read moreabout 8 seats inside along with some benches outside. They do have wifi and outlets, which is nice. I ordered the Pandan Matcha Latte ($7) and they even brought it to my table. The drink had just a hint of pandan, but mostly just your typical cup of matcha. Not bad, not great.

Love this place! Every cold foam is delish and the vibe inside is so wonderful. Perfect if you want…read morea sweeter latte or cold brew with unique flavors!

so so expensive!! the lady who took our order was really nice and helpful when we were deciding…read morewhat to order, so that always appreciated :) there's some seating available inside & it's cute inside! a good place to read a book or sit with a friend to catch up. we got the iced honey cloud latte with oat milk and it came out to $10 which is crazy!! but it also wasn't just okay. the latte itself wasn't that great, not a huge fan of the espresso and the cream on top could've had more of a honey flavor.

Hidden down an alley, this spot serves some great specialty drinks! The workers are friendly and…read morethe drinks are all tasty - I've had the black camo and the green one too and both are solid. Not too sweet and great flavor. Don't come here if you're trying to work because there's not much sitting space and it's kinda busy since it's a shared space.

Sawada Coffee shop is located inside Au Cheval restaurant for shared retail space that sits on a…read morevery obscurity alley in Chinatown, Manhattan, NYC. After reading this coffee shop that was mention in "Eater New York" on June 13, 2019, it lured me for a visit. https://ny.eater.com/2019/6/13/18677588/sawada-au-cheval-nyc-coffee-review Indeed, both Sawada Coffee and Au Cheval originated in Chicago, IL and now have a NYC location. I do not drink coffee in any form. However, I am intrigued with the military latte artisan craftsmanship creation and wish there was a military pastry or baked good in honor of my beloved family member who was a service member. I came to Sawada on a business day morning in the passage of time during my professional duties. My desiderium for a cold cup of tea to continue battling NYC's summer plaguing heat and humidity by staying hydrated prior to my professional duties and to battle the excessive poor air quality index (AQI) of horrible air pollution for consequence of Canada's wildfire smoke amid wearing a face mask. Customer service is very attentive welcoming and friendly whom my male server/cashier took the time to make suggestion with understanding of my needs and requests. This male server was not curt, but assisted me with respect, patience and perspective as I matter. He permitted me to take photos without question which are posted to this review. My eyes were affixed with captivation for the pastries/ baked goods particularly the gargantuan chocolate chip cookie $4.99. Oh! There are several limited seating with actual tables. The decor is dark intimate and cozy of wooden wall panels, and warm lighting. Sawada Coffee features a stylized, half-face half-skull caricature of founder and world-champion barista Hiroshi Sawada. The self-serve condiment station is abundant comprehensive well stocked including honey, brown sugar, coffee sweeteners, syrups, coffee lids and cold cup lids. Sustainable paper straws are available which tasted disgusting for an undesirable cardboard-like flavor totally impair enjoyment of my drink. Oh! Sawada's post cards and stickers are available for grabs. Au Cheval restaurant business card is also available for grabs. I would surely return for this coveted chocolate chip cookie. Jasmine cold brew, $5.95 I always have a strong predilection for Jasmine tea. I love the pleasant aromatic scent. Jasmine green tea (hot) is stocked in my home. It surely awaken my soul filling with renewed hope and optimism. There were abundant large block square ice cubes which amazingly sustained my drink's coldness the entire sipping time while I was in the vicinity. My cup was finally sweating with condensation from the ice. At long last! I always drink slowly for full immerse enjoyment especially wine. The tea was refreshing for taste and to intake antioxidants for health benefits. It is then I was able to achieve equanimity state of being.

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 !