Have been coming after dinner for some drinks from time to time. Friendly service. Love the seating arrangement for the couch section. I did notice in the back it's the louder section. So I tend to stay at the front as I don't come with friends and we like to talk and be able to hear each other. Music is always good here as well. read more

Sweetleaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

See all

Great vibes/ friendly services. Nice sun comes inside. Store has variety of pastries and it's so delicious! (They heated up upon request) vibes are more English rockn' roll styles. You'll also see the dog run from the window. Seats are often available. they also sell the store original goods - coffee beans. I def come back again. walking distance from east river only one black :) highly recommended. read more

See all

Such a Neighborhood jam! Strong cocktails at night and solid coffee and tea options in the morning.

Sweetleaf is a really nice little cozy spot in LIC. Seems like it would be a good spot to go with some friends if some of you want to have a cocktail, but others don't. The latte I had (maple leaf latte) was a very nice flavor and just the right sweetness. Highly recommend stopping in and checking this place out if you are in the area. read more

See all

Location is about off using Yelp, but it's a nice spot across to from Gantry State Park and the beautiful waterfront. Quaint shop with interesting seating areas and a cool bar. I had a chai latter and strawberry tea. Both were excellent. Love the vibe, island tunes and great service. Nice stop if exploring the area. read more

Love their vegan bakeries! They have some simplest, cleanest and tastiest vegan scones. Moist and light. read more

My boyfriend and I have been coming here this past year and service has gotten worse. I had learned about Sweetleaf when I went to a cafe in Harriman, NY that told me they get their beans from Sweetleaf. The first few times we came was just us two and it was nice on a Sunday morning since most of the tables are for 2 people. Our favorite drink, the Voodoo Child (a Vietnamese-style cold brew) is rich and delicious. However, about a month ago, things took a disappointing turn when I came with a group of friends. The barista seemed unfriendly, not even acknowledging my "thank you" after placing the order. My friend also experienced the same indifference. To add to the disappointment, the staff asked our group to relocate outside to a table that was in a warmer area after we had already settled in the room. This experience saddened me because I was introducing four new people to this cafe, and it didn't reflect the pleasant experiences we initially had. read more

Sweetleaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

The most delicious chai tea latte and the cutest place! 10/10 highly recommend and I've already gotten 5 punches on my punch card and it's only been a few weeks read more

Sweetleaf - Chai tea Chai Latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

The weather was amazing and having some coffee in an outdoor area was the place be. Sweetleaf provided that with its nicely set outdoor area. We stopped by for some coffee and a quick bite on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered oyster which were only 1.50 during happy hour! We also got a chicken sandwich. Both were very satisfying. The oysters were actually quite fresh and tasty. The chicken sandwich was pretty large to be honest and we were glad we shared that. A pleasant experience for sure. read more

Sweetleaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

See all

I always enjoyed this Sweetleaf location because of the mountain climber breakfast ! It's my favorite option on the menu and sometimes they even allow me to order it at night! I also really love the chicken tacos with the garlic sauce on the side. The coffee is good and also the scarlet rose ice tea. The chicken sandwich is also great but today it wasn't that great. I asked for the chicken without sauce and it came with sauce. We just had to get a different one ! read more

Really great vibe you can see how items were repurposed to give older look in the establishment. The manager was a lovely lady who took the time to tell me about her vegan and vegetarian options; I'm not a vegetarian but I do like options that do not include meat. The lentil soup was delicious the asparagus cooked perfectly and my friend had a vegan egg sandwich that was amazing. I'd love to return here read more

See all

I love their coffee (rocket fuel and voodoo child). The only things is that the first time I had the voodoo child, it was perfect. But the other two times, they were overly sweet. I really like the strawberry iced tea, I recommend it ! It's a nice and refreshing drink. I've walked by this place many times and I've noticed it turns into a bar nighttime. Will have to come back sometime to try their cocktails ! read more

This is a great, cozy, spot you can grab a quick lunch at if you're in the area. Indoor and outdoor seating for those perfect summer days. The rocket fuel is good but the maple leaf latte was phenomenal. The salads are delicious and the chicken quesadillas are surprisingly great. read more

Sweetleaf - Maple Leaf Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Absolutely horrible. I never write reviews, let alone negative ones, but I'm so pissed. Took 50 minutes to get two sandwiches. When we checked in, they said it would be out in 2 minutes, but it took 20 more minutes from that point. No apology, no offer for a refund, nothing. The food itself looks like it was basically thrown into the containers as you can see, and one of the sandwiches was missing the hashbrowns that are supposed to be in it -- and it is literally called an egg and HASH ciabatta sandwich. Don't go here. read more

Sweetleaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

See all

3.5 stars. Came here for happy hour which is 3 - 7pm every day. They had four cocktails for $10, which are the margarita, aperol spritz, moscow mule and an old fashioned. They also have $6 chips and guac, $6 chicken tacos (comes with two) and $1 oysters during happy hour. This place is a coffee shop by day and then a bar at night (although technically it can be both at all times of the day depending on who you are). They have a table or two outside and then a few tables inside. The staff was super friendly and nice. All the happy hour cocktails were OK, but at $10 for happy hour, I was expecting better. They were very standard and didn't taste like anything special. We also got the chicken tacos which looked very bland, but actually tasted delicious. And they were pretty big. Finally, we got the oysters, which were super fresh and tasted good, although I wish they provided regular cocktail sauce. Instead they had a hybrid cocktail sauce and hot sauce combined and some kind of pickled onion mix I believe. But still worth getting if you are here for happy hour. The ambiance here is a bit unusual. We snagged a table by the window so we were able to watch people in the dog park struggle with their dogs and kids. It is a bar, but at 4 - 5pm there is a weird mix of people who are trying to have a nice cocktail and also parents coming in with strollers trying to get coffee, which I feel like ruins the vibe. It would be cooler if they had the bar seating in the back or something. It is also not clear when you walk in that it is a cocktail place and you need to wait in line with the coffee drinkers to get a seat. Overall, not a bad place to stop in. Definitely reasonably priced for the area, but also there are some better deals out there if you venture a little further away from the water. They also do to go cocktails if you are going to hang out by the water, but not sure what the price they would charge you would be. read more

Sweetleaf - Every day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

my bf and i ordered 2 oat vanilla latte's to go over this past weekend and we're still dealing with the fallout. not only did we both have breakouts 2 days later (still ongoing) but his stomach was on ten for 48 hours post consumption. leads me to believe we were given whole milk vs oat. we've been dairy free for several years now and have never had a negative experience from oat milk. going forward we'll be looking over barista's shoulder (at all cafe's) and verifying what milk is entering our latte's read more

Quick and easy, solid spot but uninspiring when it comes to flavor. Dropped by for breakfast on a Saturday morning, as it's just across from Gantry park. The outdoor space is pretty and clean but the hum of air conditioners overwhelms the organic street sounds - kids, dogs, birds and the occasional moving truck. Over easy eggs were runny enough to dip toast. The mountain climber omelette was packed with Spinach, feta and tomatoes, a nice blend. The coffee is typical strong dark bitter blend. All in all, I would definitely drop by for convenience but wouldn't search it out if I was looking for that killah breakfast "thang". read more

See all

The owner is a solid guy... humble, courteous, and professional. I'll be visiting again when I'm back in town. They've changed/added some things that I really want to try. read more

Coffee was great as usual. If you really need to get going, grab yourself a voodoo child, and a bottle of rocket fuel concentrate so you can keep it moving for the next couple days after. read more

Erick and Angie made sure we had the best time ever. Coffee and cocktails to the max. Dance floor and good vibes. Our DJ Christopher had the best mix, and they opened up the dance floor for us. Will be back and then some! read more

Pretty good coffee shop. I live right here so it's convenient to go to Sweefleaf. I wish the cold brew was stronger, but at least the coffee here doesn't break your bank account. They also offer different milk options free of charge. Would go here again in the summer / try out their cocktail bar! read more

Sweetleaf - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

This is a nice coffee shop by day / cocktail bar by night (or happy hour). The iced lattes were great and stayed on for their $1.25/oyster happy hour which runs everyday (including weekends) from 3-7pm. Oysters came with pickled onions and a couple slices of lemon. Also got a couple happy hour white wines for $10/glass which were decent and an espresso martini for $11 during happy hour. The inside of the shop is not dog-friendly but they have tables out on the sidewalk and gazebo-like structure on the street out front (thanks, COVID) where dogs are permitted. The staff is very friendly and it's a nice café to kick back and relax at. read more

Sweetleaf - Espresso Martini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

See all

Sweetleaf is solid, but I think I mainly visit this place just because I live nearby. There's nothing outstanding about it that I would tout, but nothing really bad about it either. The drink I usually get is the voodoo child, which is much stronger than you would expect (but I like that)! There's usually a good amount of people sitting here working but I've always been able to find a seat. I haven't personally tried the oysters or any of the cocktails, but I'll be sure to update this review as soon as I do! Overall, a solid place to visit for coffee, but nothing about any of my trips to Sweetleaf really stand out. read more

I've only been here during the day hours for coffee. When I know it's going to be a long week, rocket fuel cold brew ($25 for the bottle) is my must! read more

Service has gone down the tubes. Watch out for the female waitress who when she works the register says "hi" to you then when you're about to order turns and walks away. She'll do this at least twice before she actually waits long enough for you to order. You will want to reply with "hi, I'm earth, have we met?" I don't understand why it takes so long to make a large coffee, or being told "there is no coffee left." - when there are literally coffee bags in eye view. read more

Love what Sweetleaf has to offer! We needed a break from the summer sun so came in for a cool beverage. I enjoyed the strawberry iced tea - which was made with strawberry puree - so refreshing! I look forward to coming back to try their rocket fuel and voodoo child. The staff had a little "too cool for school" vibe that I could do without. read more

Super chill ambiance with really sweet and accommodating cashier and barista! I'm unfortunately very particular about my bevs and they were more than willing to help me add more matcha to my drink when I asked :) (their matcha is ceremonia grade btw!) my bf got an iced cortado and really enjoyed it too. Overall great drinks with great staff read more

Sweetleaf - Iced matcha latte with oatmilk and agave, nice and GREEEEN - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

A decent coffee place with an ideal location. I have passed this place several times on my way to work, despite having previously visited another chain in Long Island City closer to Court Square. But until today when I worked up the resolve to visit, I have simply never dropped by to check the place out. On my first visit, I encountered a long line for morning coffee, despite it being a Saturday. However, the line moved pretty quickly, and I did not have to wait to lomg to get to the front of the line. With respect to decorations, this coffee shop definitely went for the faux old vibe, and I definitely prefer this style with its more down to earth message. The coffee, the cold brew, I ordered, was okay. However, it did not stand out in terms of taste. For this reason, in addition to the price ($5 dollars for a cold brew), I have to give this ppace a 4 out of 5. read more

Sweetleaf - Inside and menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Lavender latte is incredible! Must try it! People are so nice and close to the water! My favorite coffee shop in LIC read more

See all

Sat inside on a sunny day with a maple leaf latte (almond milk) and a vegan BLT. They have more seats inside than you would expect as well as a bar area. Solid food menu, some pastry options, and alcohol. I think they actually gave my food to the wrong person by accident so I ended up waiting a while, but the woman at the cash register noticed before I did and quickly corrected it. Sandwich itself came with fries (or a salad but we are indulging today) and was tasty and filling! It seems like they have some vegan pastry options as well, but the case was mostly empty when I arrived. read more

Sweetleaf - Maple Leaf Latte and Vegan BLT - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I came here for a cup of coffee, walked out with a cup of disappointment. Even though it's the closest cafe to me, I wouldn't even come here out of convenience. I got a cappuccino with oat milk. I question whether or not if they know what a cappuccino is. I also question whether or not if they know what coffee beans are. The texture was watery and it tasted like dust. Avoid. read more

Love sweetleaf. 5 stars for coffee and their Sweetleaf OH sandwich. Great staff! Left 4 stars not 5, as the signs say seat and order but they don't have table service as it's very very slow. I order at counter and then wait for food. It would be great to increase staff for table service. Good vibe, friendly staff and love coffee. Their margs are by far my favorite!!! read more

Sweetleaf is one of my favorite spots in all of NYC. I have been twice at night for the bar and both times the service is so kind, the music is unbelievable (their salsa nights with the live bands are magical when they have them), their drinks feel so high end and well made, and the inside makes me feel im not even in NYC. It is great for a romantic night out. Highly recommend! read more

See all

The coffee and food are below average. It's convenient and I want to like it, but I always leave dissatisfied.

Came here on a weekday evening. Happy hours from 4-7. We waited about 20 mins. The other guests weren't getting up, so they set up another table for us! Order 2 dozen oysters and 4 drinks. Recommend for anyone that loves oysters. There are a dollar doing happy hour! read more

Sweetleaf - Oyster bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Whoever made my eggs+arugula+avocado+hash browns - you are The God! I almost never write reviews but it was out of this world taste. Thank you!!! Also coffee is fantastic! read more

Sweetleaf - Eggs+cheese Ciabatta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

The staff here is unfriendly in a truly bizarre way. Everyone I've spoken to has the same takeaway. They make a solid cappuccino and the location is convenient which is the only reason I occasionally stop in, but I would definitely frequent this place if the staff wasn't so cold and weirdly angry. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop in LIC, I've been coming here since they opened! Beautiful space. Friendly, interesting smiley people. The brunch on the weekends is also delicious, go for the egg sandwich - you won't be disappointed. Their coffee is roasted locally in Brooklyn and you can tell from the flavors that it's made with care and attention to detail. At night it turns into a cocktail bar with craft cocktails, great spot for a night cap. Love this place!! read more

Sweetleaf - Americano. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came for brunch on a Saturday morning. Bedsides the coffee counter, they also have a table service area on the weekends for dine-in customers. I really liked the peaceful, relaxed ambiance. I ordered the Arepa smash, which lacked flavor (I don't think I'd order this again). My boyfriend, however, had the classic NYC egg sandwich which was pretty delicious. Overall, I wasn't suuuper impressed by the food but would still come back for a relaxing breakfast/brunch without having to go to a full restaurant. read more

Sweetleaf - Arepa Smash and Classic NYC Egg Sandwhich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Felipe is always so kind and fun! And I cannot forget to mention that his drinks are absolutely amazing. The plum and flowers is the best drink I've ever had. read more

Sweetleaf - Egg cheese sandwich vegan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Long Island City, New York