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This place really is a hidden gem. Gorgeous interior with lots of tables. You can't work here on a laptop, they were pretty strict about that but you could draw on an iPad so lots of things you could do solo. The staff was lovely, cute servers are always a plus. I ordered a guava matcha with coconut water which was recommend and definitely incredible, one of the best matcha's I've had so far this year. It's not sweet which I prefer and there is a subtle guava taste. I also ordered the sourdough toast with the berry compote and it was unique, again not sweet like a jam but very refreshing with a generous side of butter. Would totally come back again to read or catch up with a friend.
Ambiance - modern, spacious, great for morning matcha/midday drink Service - barista was friendly & made my drink quickly Food - black sesame matcha latte (could only taste the black sesame flavor for the first couple of sips)
Service: 4.5/5 Food: 4.7/5 Price: $5-15 While it's a popular co-working café (nearly everyone was working), I didn't find it an ideal spot. Seating options benefitted solo + small groups, only exception is the 1 large communal table. No outlets in sight + only half the space allowed for laptops. Somewhat loud music (old-school, jazzy piano) helped set a cozy, festive vibe. Better suited for catch-ups + decompressing activities like reading or offline working. Gotta take a moment to highlight their impressive bathroom: semi-fancy toilet, Aesop soap, incense + an extra private baby-changing room. What I Ordered: - Black Sesame Matcha Latte (iced): sweetened + quite fragrant, slightly darker green (probably from the black sesame), nutty flavor
So little time, so matcha to do in New York! Experience (4/5 stars): *Drinks: we got the regular espresso tonic and matcha strawberry tonic. Both were light and refreshing especially on a hot day! *Price: ~$6.5 Overall, I'd come back here for more drinks!
I stopped in for a matcha and it had a nice flavor. Small pastry case. Nice indoor seating space and nice restroom. Please come and create your own adventure.
It was nice to come try this spot out and glad I did. One of the nicest baristas I have met and what a cozy, zen feeling coffee shop this is. I only came in here as I was on a waiting list for a table for the place across the street. So, if I was not on a waiting list and got a seat right away I would have never came here. I am sure alot people do what I did especially on very cold or very hot days as there are not alot of other places to wait in. Anyways, I had one of their seasonal drinks it was an iced latte with hints of spices and maple. It was called a Maple Spiced iced latte. If I am in the area again I would come by here again.
Lots to love about the Mandarin Cafe in Chinatown. It's absolutely beautiful and visually is one of my favorite places. Their strawberry matcha is really solid and they use pretty good quality matcha, which was on the more bitter side for me but was sweetened (not too sweet) by the strawberry puree. They also have a selection of pastries and have a no-laptop policy on the weekends (but you can use your ipad or phone). Great place to catch up with a friend or two, or just catch a beat in the middle of the day. Lots of East Asian influence, though not sure this place is owned by people from the community. However, this neighborhood could definitely use more business. It's also near Banh By Lauren, so check that place out while you're down here! The bathroom, as the rest of the place, was beautifully decorated. The window brings in a lot of natural light. There is communal seating as well as small tables for you to post up at. The staff were nice, too. Would definitely come back and try some more of their items! Wishing this place luck.
Beautiful coffeeshop located downtown near Chinatown in East Broadway. It was a trek but worth it to see. I came here in August with a friend on a sunny afternoon and it was gorgeous inside with the classic cafe drinks. We both had iced coffees, I tried their espresso tonic. It was great on a hot late summer afternoon. The coffeeshop has a lot of seating with fashionable people taking photos and chatting inside. It wasn't noisy at all though. The bathroom is also beautiful, designed for a hotel. A definite gem any true coffee lover should immerse themselves in. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. Bathroom available. Good for working. Wifi available. Drink up!
This is a nice coffee bar that looks and feels like a lounge. Nice iced latte I got. Tasted so creamy and smooth! They got a nice bathroom with a velvet wall! So eclectic! The server was really nice and friendly. She was all smiles and brought my cup of iced latte to my table.
It was pretty packed on a Saturday morning. They only had one staff working for a while until the second person came. The latte was good. The place is pretty cozy and chill. I'd come again when I'm in the area.
This is SUCH a cute coffee spot right around the corner from Golden Diner. You go in and immediately feel calm. I was able to get a table in the morning but there isn't much seating. I know they are known for their matcha but we ordered a cortado and green tea. Both were absolute perfection. We also got the salmon toast which was very tasty. Everything together was around $20 which could have been worse for NYC. I can't wait to come back and try their matcha next time.
I love a good matcha latte. My matcha was perfectly blend of earthy and umami. Interior was beautifully designed and staff were really friendly! Great spot for people watching if you are able to grab a seat. No laptops on the weekend and no restroom ):
This small spot in lower Chinatown is trendy and a fun cafe to sit and chat in. The music is upbeat and the vibe is lively. It gets quite crowded so it is sometimes difficult to find a place to sit, but people are constantly coming and leaving. Their iced latte has a punch and is very creamy. The orange juice is refreshing. They have wifi and a bathroom.
2 months ago
A lovely place that has matcha and coffee options. DESIGN: The entire space is gorgeously designed, embraces open space, manages to fit quite a number of seats while preserving flow. I was particularly drawn to the bathroom, with a beautiful deep red. SEATING: After 10:30, it starts to pack up, even on a Monday. There is a half of the place that is laptop-free, which is great for reserving spaces for people who want to chat, read or do anything analog. The half closer to the door has a communal table for anyone who wants to do work on their laptops. DRINKS: I got the guava matcha with coconut water. I wanted to like it more than I did because it left this sugary feeling in the mouth. read more
more coffee shop reviews on Instagram @coffeehonglics ! Hot matcha latte - 7/10 first couple of sips were good! matcha was a bit grainy and a lot of it settled after a couple of minutes otherwise, matcha flavor was light loved the little heart latte art Overall - 7/10 This was the first cafe we hit up on our NY trip and we loved the interior and the atmosphere! We stumbled on this cafe after deciding not to wait 2 hours for Golden Diner , which was only a couple minutes away by foot . The stone interior and big windows were so aesthetic. We got hot matcha lattes that were a bit grainy but otherwise not bad. We didn't do any work this time but it seems like a chill place to get some stuff done. There's a big table and a couple smaller tables that may be a little small depending on your set up. We think we might have seen some outlets(?) Overall, we loved the vibes of this little cafe and we might come back during our next NY trip read more
This place really is a hidden gem. Gorgeous interior with lots of tables. You can't work here on a laptop, they were pretty strict about that but you could draw on an iPad so lots of things you could do solo. The staff was lovely, cute servers are always a plus. I ordered a guava matcha with coconut water which was recommend and definitely incredible, one of the best matcha's I've had so far this year. It's not sweet which I prefer and there is a subtle guava taste. I also ordered the sourdough toast with the berry compote and it was unique, again not sweet like a jam but very refreshing with a generous side of butter. Would totally come back again to read or catch up with a friend. read more
9 months ago
Ambiance - modern, spacious, great for morning matcha/midday drink Service - barista was friendly & made my drink quickly Food - black sesame matcha latte (could only taste the black sesame flavor for the first couple of sips) read more
Service: 4.5/5 Food: 4.7/5 Price: $5-15 While it's a popular co-working café (nearly everyone was working), I didn't find it an ideal spot. Seating options benefitted solo + small groups, only exception is the 1 large communal table. No outlets in sight + only half the space allowed for laptops. Somewhat loud music (old-school, jazzy piano) helped set a cozy, festive vibe. Better suited for catch-ups + decompressing activities like reading or offline working. Gotta take a moment to highlight their impressive bathroom: semi-fancy toilet, Aesop soap, incense + an extra private baby-changing room. What I Ordered: - Black Sesame Matcha Latte (iced): sweetened + quite fragrant, slightly darker green (probably from the black sesame), nutty flavor read more
10 months ago
So little time, so matcha to do in New York! Experience (4/5 stars): *Drinks: we got the regular espresso tonic and matcha strawberry tonic. Both were light and refreshing especially on a hot day! *Price: ~$6.5 Overall, I'd come back here for more drinks! read more
7 months ago
It was nice to come try this spot out and glad I did. One of the nicest baristas I have met and what a cozy, zen feeling coffee shop this is. I only came in here as I was on a waiting list for a table for the place across the street. So, if I was not on a waiting list and got a seat right away I would have never came here. I am sure alot people do what I did especially on very cold or very hot days as there are not alot of other places to wait in. Anyways, I had one of their seasonal drinks it was an iced latte with hints of spices and maple. It was called a Maple Spiced iced latte. If I am in the area again I would come by here again. read more
11 months ago
Lots to love about the Mandarin Cafe in Chinatown. It's absolutely beautiful and visually is one of my favorite places. Their strawberry matcha is really solid and they use pretty good quality matcha, which was on the more bitter side for me but was sweetened (not too sweet) by the strawberry puree. They also have a selection of pastries and have a no-laptop policy on the weekends (but you can use your ipad or phone). Great place to catch up with a friend or two, or just catch a beat in the middle of the day. Lots of East Asian influence, though not sure this place is owned by people from the community. However, this neighborhood could definitely use more business. It's also near Banh By Lauren, so check that place out while you're down here! The bathroom, as the rest of the place, was beautifully decorated. The window brings in a lot of natural light. There is communal seating as well as small tables for you to post up at. The staff were nice, too. Would definitely come back and try some more of their items! Wishing this place luck. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Beautiful coffeeshop located downtown near Chinatown in East Broadway. It was a trek but worth it to see. I came here in August with a friend on a sunny afternoon and it was gorgeous inside with the classic cafe drinks. We both had iced coffees, I tried their espresso tonic. It was great on a hot late summer afternoon. The coffeeshop has a lot of seating with fashionable people taking photos and chatting inside. It wasn't noisy at all though. The bathroom is also beautiful, designed for a hotel. A definite gem any true coffee lover should immerse themselves in. Accepts cash, card and Applepay. Bathroom available. Good for working. Wifi available. Drink up! read more
This is a nice coffee bar that looks and feels like a lounge. Nice iced latte I got. Tasted so creamy and smooth! They got a nice bathroom with a velvet wall! So eclectic! The server was really nice and friendly. She was all smiles and brought my cup of iced latte to my table. read more
This is SUCH a cute coffee spot right around the corner from Golden Diner. You go in and immediately feel calm. I was able to get a table in the morning but there isn't much seating. I know they are known for their matcha but we ordered a cortado and green tea. Both were absolute perfection. We also got the salmon toast which was very tasty. Everything together was around $20 which could have been worse for NYC. I can't wait to come back and try their matcha next time. read more
1 year ago
I love a good matcha latte. My matcha was perfectly blend of earthy and umami. Interior was beautifully designed and staff were really friendly! Great spot for people watching if you are able to grab a seat. No laptops on the weekend and no restroom ): read more
This small spot in lower Chinatown is trendy and a fun cafe to sit and chat in. The music is upbeat and the vibe is lively. It gets quite crowded so it is sometimes difficult to find a place to sit, but people are constantly coming and leaving. Their iced latte has a punch and is very creamy. The orange juice is refreshing. They have wifi and a bathroom. read more
7 months ago
i got the pistachio honey hojicha latte, which was absolutely delicious! i couldn't taste the pistachio as much, but you can definitely tell they use high-quality hojicha for their drinks. this is the most gorgeous cafe i've been to in nyc and one of my new favorite cafes in nyc -- will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation! read more
The Mandarin Cafe is beautiful. The interior is gorgeous, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while. The attention to detail in the interior is truly stunning, inviting to both cozy and modern aesthetics and while there aren't many seats, it still makes for a great place to sit down and chat. The service was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. The staff was attentive and kind and you could tell they put care into making the experience enjoyable. We ordered the latte which was great. It was smooth, rich, full of depth, and well-balanced. Definitely a solid cup of coffee. The matcha, on the other hand, was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't as bold or memorable as I would have liked. Id probably just get a latte here for drinks. We also ordered a caprese ricotta toast and that was delicious, the bread was perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside and the combination of creamy ricotta, fresh tomatoes, and basil made for a light yet flavorful bite. It had that perfect balance of richness and freshness Overall, Mandarin Café is a solid spot with great ambiance and friendly service. The latte alone makes it worth a visit and don't forget your caprese toast, a must get item for sure. Will definitely be back TLDR; great interior, good service, solid latte, loved the caprese ricotta! read more
The cutest cafe has popped up in the heart of Chinatown! With a modern, almost industrial like interior, the Mandarin is a welcomed new addition for those who need another place to get some work done. It has a good amount of seating, and is laptop friendly on weekdays. They also serve lattes and teas, along with some basic pastries. The cashier and workers are super nice, and serve you your order if you're dining in. I especially liked their matcha: it's rich, creamy, and not too sweet! Definitely come check out the place if you're in the area! read more
7 months ago
super aesthetic and modern place to work from half the space is a non-laptop zone, very friendly staff when i got there on a weekday around 11 am it was pretty empty but filled up quite fast matcha and chocolate olive oil cake were both great read more
11 months ago
5/5 star service We ordered a drip coffee which they needed a few extra minutes to brew and they gave us an Americano on the house in the meantime! Chocolate croissant was excellent. Black sesame matcha latte was solid, not watery and not too sweet although I would have liked a richer sesame flavor. read more
The Mandarin is a very aesthetically pleasing space - bright and beautiful. Perfect spot for taking photos, getting work done, or catching up with friends. Tried both their latte and matcha latte. The latte was solid (they use Sey beans) and while the matcha was good quality, it had too much milk. Either have to increase amount of matcha given or decrease amount of milk. The caprese ricotta toast was delicious and definitely worth trying. Service was friendly and on point. Will be back. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Cute ambiance. Ordered the matcha cortado and it was basic. Tasted like milk, mostly. Drink came out luke warm, which I'm not a fan of. But Definitely a cute place to sit and talk. read more
2 years ago
Cute spot on an up and coming block in two brides, totally recco checking it out! I work remotely out of here for a few hours each week and it's been a great find! read more
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