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    The Lost Draft

    4.1 (130 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Esther R.

    Sesame latte was so good! Highly recommend. Lots of seating space & AC! The employees were polite & service was fast.

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    Corianne M.

    I swear it's almost impossible to find a café in the city that actually allows you to work. Came across Lost Draft and was pleasantly surprised--it's super laptop-friendly. They have bathrooms, tons of seating, and WiFi with purchase (they say it's limited to 90 minutes, but I definitely saw people staying longer). There's also a private phone room in the back if you need to take a call, which is a huge plus. Coffee was decent. Not mind-blowing, but solid. Great spot for the purpose it serves.

    s'mores latte
    Joann S.

    So hard to find a seat but it's a great space to work, if you can get one! Plenty of outlets, reliable wifi, and the coffee is good. :) smores latte was kind of bitter i've heard good things about the osmanthus latte sesame latte was always my go-to.

    Osthmanthus latte
    Amy C.

    Was in the Chinatown area and needed a spot to get some work done, and I can always count on finding an open seat here. It's a quite spacious cafe especially for the area. There's free WiFi and plenty of outlets in case you need them. I ordered the osmanthus latte (4/5) - fragrant without being too floral, with little dried osthmanthus on top. My partner got the Americano (2/5), which was pretty watered down and had a very very light coffee flavor.

    Whitney D.

    If you want a cute chill coffee shop to work at or just enjoy a cup of coffee this place is for you. Pretty open space with tables and outlets below and there is a small area in the back with some tables as well. There is a booth that is like a quiet room and it's just all layed out very well. The staff that work here are nice and helpful. I asked their opinion on what to get to drink. I ended up getting a Honey Rose Latte ( hot) with regular milk. WOW this tasted delightful! And not to mention very pretty and they put dried rose petals I think they are on top to garnish the drink. I would try this drink iced too. They also had other speciality drinks that sounded wonderful. I did get the egg bites with cheese and peppers but they were not that tasty and kinda cold too. If you are in the area this is a spot to try out! I will be back for sure.

    Osmanthus latte
    Ash B.

    Such a cute coffee shop with ample seating!! If you like specialty lattes, this is the place for you. The osmanthus latte is not too sweet and has nice floral notes.

    Honey Rose Latte & plain croissant.

    Nice, casual place to chill with friends or get some work done on your laptop - free wifi. The honey rose latte was a highlight, really unique and tasty. The croissant was just okay, though, I wish it was a bit more flaky and crispy.

    Shuang W.

    The audacity to charge a flavorless osmanthus latte for this much. honestly will never come back.

    Chai latte and cappuccino
    Madison R.

    I adore this coffee shop. It's incredibly spacious, has amazing service with such kind baristas, and the ambiance matches the theme of the coffee shop so perfectly! I highly recommend. My drinks have always been tasteful, I always leave very satisfied!

    Alexander B.

    Stopped by The Lost Draft on Broome Street for a Cursor event and it was awesome! The place was buzzing with people but still had plenty of room to work and hang out. The vibe is super chill -- creative, comfortable, and great energy all around. Huge shoutout to Gia and Ken for being so nice and knowing everything about the drink options. I'll 1000% be back to work from here again!

    Athena P.

    One of many coffee stops during my trip to NY, but this one stood out the most. I fell in love with their osmanthus latte -- Where will I find this in LA?! Highly recommend.

    Jessica J.

    My favorite coffee shop to get a decaf latte since I can't handle caffeine anymore. The Osmanthus latte is honestly so good! I keep craving it. They serve it with dried Osmanthus flowers

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    Tom W.

    Before entering I expected a cramp and dark coffee shop with limited seating. From the moment I opened the door my expectations were changed immediately. Up a few steps of stairs is a large, open space filled with writers and creatives. Most people had on headphones and focused on their screens while their fingers switched between a continuous rhythm of keystrokes and lifting coffee cups. Staff were helpful but seems a little distracted until you're very direct with placing an order or asking questions. The long bench that runs down almost the full length of the cafe was under construction. Nonetheless there was amble seating for everyone, those coming in to pick up a drink and leave and those writing the next great American novel. The food and pastries also looked delicious. Coffee was a bit dark with slight bitterness but paired well with milk. Really nice surprise and likely to return.

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    The iced black tea is really good. They dont have green tea but perfect for studying/ work.

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    Friendly service, great location. Spacious fir NYC. Matcha tea was a little grainy & tasted like GM green milk. All good.

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    I come every morning to get my morning latte to start my day. Yennefer learned my order and makes it with extra caramel, just how I like it.

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    The tea i had was wayyy too hot and the cookies were hard enough to chip my tooth. The scenery was pleasant though.

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    Bibliotheque - The lounge area houses almost 10,000 books and fine art from Rashid Johnson, Robert Longo, and Roy Lichtenstein, among others.

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