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    The Elk

    4.0 (217 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Megan H.

    There was a cute chocolate thc popup going on which made it so crowded but the matcha latte tasted only like milk, but we enjoyed the seasonal cinnamon honey latte.

    Whitney D.

    What a cute, cozy West village coffee shop. It is not just a coffee shop but a store too. They sell a bunch of cute and yummy types of chocolate and other items like apparel. I came here to try out the viral Cloud iced cappuccino. Which looked sooo good. I was excited to try it. The price of it was a bit on the higher end. When I tried it I was a little disappointed that it was nothing special. I did like the whipped foam on top that they put along with cocoa powder. But the actual coffee itself was nothing special. I was glad to come check it out for myself but not sure I would get it a second time if I am in the area again. The staff who worked here are very nice and it was fun to see what cool things they had here.

    Breakfast Burrito Cardamom bun  Iced coffee
    Shirin B.

    Five stars for the breakfast burrito! So delicious and flavorful and awesome coffee with housemade syrups. It can get super crowded here in the mornings on the weekend and there's not much space to sit but there is little space to stand and sit outside. Great coffee shop with lots of fun novelty items you can purchase in the store as well!

    Iced Cloud Cap
    Carina H.

    The Iced Cloud Cap tasted great as a dessert, but for all the posts I've seen about this, I think my expectations were set too high. The drink was perfectly beautiful though, and while showing my tourist friend around, the drink felt perfectly right in my hand as we walked around in the summer heat. The service was quick, and the staff was friendly. This was a cute spot that sold a lot of interesting goods.

    Antonia F.

    The coffee here was decent but not great. I loved the store and the selection of goods. Service was friendly and it has a nice ambiance. There's no seating so it's grab and go with a bit of standing room.

    Lavender matcha latte
    Kelly W.

    Small coffee shop tucked in west village. It's got a lot of natural wood interior inside, with small goodies you can also buy other than coffee. The baristas were very sweet. I ordered a lavender matcha latte and for me the sweetness was good and matcha tasted high quality.

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    Gianna S.

    The Elk is a little coffee shop tucked off the beaten path of the main streets of the West Village or if you're walking/driving along the west side highway. The interior is up a small flight of stairs (not handicap accessible) and there is a counter to order drinks and food, as well a small store of pre-packaged goods. There is also a covered dining shed outside. There were many people working behind the counter so the line moved quickly and drinks did not take long to be ready. I got the lavender matcha latte, which included a $1 up charge for non-dairy milk bringing the total to $8.50 for a small sized matcha. The color was pretty, but it was extremely sweetened and there was not a strong lavender nor matcha flavoring, which was disappointing.

    Cloud latte
    Shreya T.

    The cloud latte is a must try! Smooth, sweet, and just how I like it. I added a shot of vanilla for that extra sweetness and it was perfect. Just a heads up--there's no real seating, aside from a few tiny (uncomfortable) stools outside.

    Breakfast burrito
    Emily A.

    A very small and cute aesthetic café nestled in West Village. The cozy ambiance and charming decor make it a pleasant spot to relax. We took our food and drinks down to the river for a nice picnic. However, I found the breakfast burrito and iced latte to be just alright. The burrito lacked meat and cheese, and it was overloaded with peppers, which overshadowed the other flavors. The iced latte was decent but nothing special.

    Was not expecting this amazing selection of products!
    Lindsey J.

    Heads up! Kitchen closes at 4pm so you can't get smoothies after that time. The lady was super friendly about it though, and in general I really love this coffee shop as they curate lots of fun merchandise as well and have a nice outdoor patio.

    Breakfast burrito
    Andre W.

    I saw this place on an influencers IG story as she mentioned The Elk has the best breakfast burrito in NYC. As a breakfast burrito lover, I had to come over and see if this was true. Made it over on a late Friday morning and saw there was outside seating as the place does not have room to eat inside. Was a nice day, so it worked for me. Its in the West Village so the feel was everyone comes here after a yoga class or they just love wearing yoga pants to come here lol. They have a nice breakfast menu as well as all the popular coffee drinks, but the mission was breakfast burrito. The burrito was a nice size, not too big and not too small. Comes with egg, chorizo, pico di gallo, avocado, cheese and sour cream. While it was decent, this is not the best BB in NYC...pretty decent though. Staff is very nice here and loves their customers. They have a lot of different things you can buy like seasoning, cooking oils and many household items. If I lived in West Village, I would probably stop here often.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Tessa S.

    This is such a cute place in the West Village with great drinks and food. I recommend getting the Iced Cloud Cappuccino. It was super good. I also recommend ordering the breakfast burrito. It was very flavorful and tasted so fresh.

    a cup of iced coffee on a wooden table
    Akira O.

    New York, West Villageエリアのカフェ。カフェだけど雑貨や選び抜かれたお菓子や缶のドリンクも置いてあり店内は多彩、この感じが絶妙におしゃれ。静かなエリアだけどここだけ混んでいた。外に暖房がついたテラスがあるので寒いニューヨークの冬でも快適。

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    1.7 miMurray Hill, Kips Bay, Midtown East
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    Wednesday girl dinner is a must try. For $25, you get a martini, salad (Cesar or market), and fries…read more(truffle or regular). I got the market salad with grilled chicken which was very filling and packed with flavor. The grilled chicken was an add on so cost a little bit more than $25 but still an amazing deal. 10/10 recommend!

    Stopped into Cask Bar & Kitchen in Murray Hill for a casual dinner and loved the quirky, cozy vibe;…read moreit kind of feels like having dinner in your grandma's living room (in the best way possible). Think vintage wallpaper, little knick-knacks, and warm lighting. It's got character. I ordered the market salad with mixed greens, honeycrisp apples, goat cheese, candied pecans, and sherry vinaigrette. It was a hearty portion - super fresh and flavorful, and honestly more than I could finish (not a complaint!). I also ordered a Diet Pepsi with grenadine; they don't carry Diet Coke, which I almost docked a point for, but the mix was unexpectedly delicious. Highly recommend it. My date ordered the hanger steak and said it was absolutely amazing. Only hiccup: his first glass of wine he got came out hot... like, microwave-level warm. Fortunately, the server brought a new (cold) one and the rest of the meal was smooth sailing. Service was friendly, the vibe was homey and relaxed, and the food was solid across the board. Would definitely come back, especially for that salad and another round of grenadine magic.

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    1.8 miMurray Hill, Midtown East
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    After a weekend of rich, indulgent meals, we were looking for something a little more…read morestraightforward and comforting. We also wanted to try a classic pastrami on rye--but without committing to the long lines at Katz's Delicatessen. Sarge's ended up being the perfect alternative, just a quick five-minute walk from our hotel. We arrived around 5:00 pm on a Sunday and were seated right away, which already felt like a win. The meal started with coleslaw and both a half sour and full sour pickle--such a classic deli touch, and a great way to kick things off. I ordered the half sandwich with matzah ball soup, and the portion sizes were no joke. The soup alone could have been a full meal: a huge bowl with an equally massive matzah ball. The broth was warm and soothing, and the matzah ball was incredibly light with a perfect texture. The half pastrami on rye was just as impressive. Even "half" was stacked high with flavorful, tender pastrami. Adding a bit of mustard from the table brought everything together--it was simple, classic, and exactly what I was hoping for. Not only was it one of the more reasonably priced meals of the trip, but it was also genuinely satisfying. If you're looking for a no-fuss, traditional deli experience without the wait, Sarge's is a great option.

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