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    The Oasis Cafe

    4.3 (29 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    PB Smoothie Bowl
    Vania T.

    I've been a customer at Oasis for a few months now, and everyone here is absolutely lovely. Yannis, Taylor, and Mario are exceptional--they consistently go above and beyond to make customers feel welcome and well cared for at Oasis Café. This is my first time trying this bowl, as I usually go for The Frap, Chai Latte, or occasionally an Americano with oat milk. The bowl is both delicious and nutritious--you can taste the freshness in every bite.

    Eric W.

    Look I'm just happy there's a cute cafe with cushy chairs open the day after Christmas. No complaints really. The coffee is good, my ham and cheese croissant was hot and tasty. You're walking through the freezing East Village. What more do you want?

    Sandra L.

    The pasties didn't blow my mind - felt generically sweet with slightly above average quality. I did go late in the day so things may have been old - they also threw in a free croissant which is nice. I also bought the $25 dubai chocolate bar from here and was a bit disappointed so i wouldn't recommend. the chocolate layer is too thick and i've had better dubai bars. I like that there's seating and lots of people are studying so it's a good place to chill for a while. Good vibes and workers.

    Alexa T.

    This place is super cute inside! I got the brown sugar oat milk espresso since it was "most popular". Honestly, it wasn't anything special but my friend and I needed a place to sit/talk.

    Freddo Cappuccino
    Jon W.

    Oasis cafe is like going into an Oasis! . This causal cafe has delicious coffees, amazing pastries, and Beachy vibes. Everything I have gotten here from the coffee to the baklava to the cake it's so good. Best spot in the area for coffee and a desert. Also great if you need to pick up pastries before going to a party. . Chocolate lovers get the Chocolate perfection tart and Black Forest cake and thank me later . In short: - Great Coffee - Great pastries and cake

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    Vanessa S.

    I really can't get enough of this Greek cafe! The pastries here are just the same quality and prices as Astoria, without the massive commute. I have pretty much ordered every pastry they have to offer here and each one just has been perfect and now has become my new goto place for greek pastries. I would recommend them to everyone!

    Vivian L.

    The workers are friendly and the service is fast. I ordered the maple cinnamon matcha which was sweet with a strong cinnamon flavor. I also got a sandwich which was just okay. They are premade and they just heat them up. They have a large dessert section, which I didn't try. There is wifi and people doing work at the cafe, but I found the music to be a bit loud and perhaps a better place to meet a friend than work. The cafe was busy, but not overcrowded, and they also have a bathroom.

    Mini Fruit Tart, Trigona, and Almond Cookie
    Liz B.

    A cute little cafe, this place had plenty of seating and a nice display of desserts and some sandwiches! It wasn't super busy when I came and i loved how they have bite-sized (like those clementine cuties size) desserts so I was able to try a couple of them! I ordered the mini fruit tart, almond cookie (recommended), and trigona (which is a honeyed phyllo dough with pastry cream). The trigona was very sweet but I still ate it all! The almond cookie was soft and seemed like it had almond paste in it? The fruit tart has very fresh blueberries on top and a delicious custard. Everything we 10/10! Staff were nice and I'm definitely coming back for one of those cake slices!

    Freddo Cappuccino
    Isabel P.

    Pastries here are truly works of art! Love that this place is open early until late, for a decent Freddo Capp in the morning or a late night dessert. Wish I took a picture of the pastries, they are truly delectable and gorgeous, and at decent prices given how beautiful and intricate they are!

    Apple Crumble Pie Slice
    Rush R.

    Delicious apple pie and protein bowl! The delivery was swift. The only issue was that the crust wasn't as crumbly as I would hope on the apple pie! The protein bowl I to die for though (30g protein is nuts)!

    Strawberry Tres Leches
    Brandon L.

    We stopped by because my friend and his girlfriend, who are local, enjoy the oreo cheesecake from here. My wife and I decided to try the Strawberry Tres Leches cake. The cake was moist and the frosting not too sweet, but it seemed like we should have listened to my friend because they enjoyed their cheesecake a lot more than my wife and I enjoyed our cake (not saying we didn't finish it, I have a sweet tooth!). The cafe was pretty busy. Light and well designed, seemed new on the inside. Service was fast to box up our order. We saw a lot of people walking around in the morning with iced latte cups with the oasis logo on them, but we didn't get to try for ourselves.

    Iced Strawberry Matcha
    Sujay R.

    Great study vibes, and wide selection of coffee, sweet and savory drinks and snacks. Honey Matcha wasn't too sweet

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    Ruwan J.

    meant to write this review back in the summer. stopped at Oasis Cafe for coffee a few times. stopped by here on sweltering summer days and Oasis had the best remedy--ice-cold iced Americano. nothing like medium roast coffee to cool you down when humidity and sun are combining to beat you up when you dare step outside. the cafe is very large. the summery beach vibed interior is really clean, modern, and upbeat. there's plenty of seats if you need a moment or two to collect your thoughts, have a conversation, or do some work. beyond the cafe's variety of drinks, there's a large variety of pastries, cakes, and more to satisfy those pangs of hunger...they are all on display from front to back. service is quick and friendly. Oasis Cafe is definitely worth a stop by in any season as it has a great location on Avenue A and it is close enough to L if you have to head elsewhere.

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    Went to multiple locations, very delicious and great service. They always are friendly and fast. I could always appreciate that.

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    Great pastries and a mellow vibe! Very good customer service! Prices are reasonable. Nice decor too!

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    Gorgeous pastries and great coffee options! Dangerous for our waistlines. Happy they're new to the neighborhood!

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    Super fast service and great quality! Plus free wifi and cheap prices. Top tier cafe for NYC!

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    The owner is so nice & the samples they give are great! My roommates also said the coffee is great too.

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    Valerie

    Valerie

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    My wife and I took our kids (10 and 16 year old boys) to this place on our last evening in NYC. We…read morewere looking for a place that had a nice ambiance and good food. Ambiance: This place has a nice ambiance, definitely very "New York" -- dark (you can't see how dirty the floor is) and loud music (maybe too loud). We sat upstairs (we had a reservation) and of all the people on the top there was a party of 4 (us), a party of 8 (all dudes celebrating something) and the rest of the tables were on a DATE - which I thought was funny. Service: We were served by Ann-Marie who was so delightful. She was kind, super nice, and took the time to speak to us (which is basically how we figured out she wasn't a native New York City person). She gave us good food suggestions and we were very happy with our selection. Food: Here is what we ordered * Steak Frites: My two boys got the steak frites and I have to say the steak was awesome! I had a bite of each of theirs and they each ordered it differently (one Medium Rare/Medium and one Medium) and they both were prepared PERFECTLY. The fries were overflowing. * Caeser Salad with Salmon: My wife got the salad with Salmon (they only have a few salad options) and she enjoyed it. * Prawn and Crab Risotto: I got this and I have to say it was VERY bland. I wouldn't get this if you are looking for taste. I had to put salt and pepper on it to make it have any semblance of taste. Value/Price: I would say this is not over priced but it is not cheap either...bill is attached. I would recommend it to folks who are looking for a good place to either go out on a date or a family type meal.

    Came here for brunch and had a decent time. The place wasn't too busy, likely due to the crappy…read moreweather, so we were able to sit there for a while after our meal concluded. Service was good. We had the fried chicken Benedict and the crab cake Benedict. I was a bit confused when I saw that each Benedict dish only had one poached egg - shouldn't it always be two? I guess that's shrinkflation (plus inflation) for you. That bent said, the crab cake was actually really big and filling. The side of potatoes were really delicious. Would I come back for brunch again? Very unlikely. But, it does seem like a pretty "safe choice" if you need a last minute reservation for a group.

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    Sunken Harbor Club

    Sunken Harbor Club

    4.5
    (117 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$

    I've been trying to go to Sunken Harbor for over a year now. I don't know how it's possible but…read moredespite being local it always seems to have a private event whenever we have plans to go. The stars finally aligned this winter and I had the opportunity to try it out. The vibes are perfect. Fog and bubbles, sea noises and all of the art go together seemlessly. Drinks were great. We had three and left suitably sloshed for the night with no aftereffects. We didn't have too many bites but the food was very good for a bar. I'm excited to go back and I hope we have just as much luck getting in next time.

    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    Dear Strangers

    Dear Strangers

    4.3
    (29 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Attaboy

    Attaboy

    4.1
    (879 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Small renowned cocktail bar without a menu…read more Highlights: - Bartender led: let them know what you like and they'll make you something. Mine was uncanny as I gave him a spirit and he ended up making me one cocktail with peach and another with apricot--2 flavors I love but did not mention. - Lots of locals - #37 of best of North America list for 2026 Midlights: - He told me the name of the cocktails he made, but I didn't remember to be able to order them again. Lowlights - Can be hard to find in the dark and rain but good the door next to it has a note to guide you to the right place - I could've used some bar nuts snack to go with it

    - 1st drink: light n refreshing, fruity or floral but not too sweet, gin based, no spices; this…read morecame out to be pretty good but not anything special nor memorable - 2nd drink: smooth n creamy, could be foamy, refreshing, tequila, something that can wake you up; highlight of the night! It really is light and refreshing with egg foam on top; i like the smooth and creamy factor; it wasn't too sweet but had a slight brightening flavor - 3rd drink: dark and stormy and that was quite of an experience; i indeed felt the storm rumbling down my throat n tummy; do not order unless you're having a tumultuous day rating: 4/5 - i like the concept of not having a menu and you just tell them what you like, because it really challenges them on how well they can deliver what you're feeling; i personally think they slayed - lively vibes and nice lighting but music was a bit too loud n poppy for my preference - vibe was cool but more for friend hangouts not so much date - the service was amazing! I felt the 100% attention from the server as he listened to my order; he was also super demure and personable - the highlight of my night was when he took my order AND when he gave us the check which was his super cutesie pirate ocean drawing - id recommend come checking out if you have strong preferences for cocktails and know what you like! IG: @nom.noms.only

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    Small space but good vibes
    Small space but good vibes
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    Paper plane
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    Steight

    Steight

    4.6
    (43 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Very cute speakeasy hidden behind an empty hair salon. The decor was very fun, and I couldn't quite…read moretell what the theme was. It's a very small space, so it may be a bit of a wait for a seat. We came around 8:45 PM, and got a spot at the bar after about 20 minutes. We tried the yuzu contact and the ma-chet baker, and the ma-chet baker was definitely our favorite. It tasted just like a matcha latte, and I liked the bits of gen maicha in it. It wasn't very strong however. The yuzu contact was also very light and citrusy.

    yuzu highball mt highball…read more- highball was nice, basic, and refreshing; nothing much to note about but ive definitely had better - i liked the yuzu a bit more because the mt highball was a bit too alcoholic hojicha colada - hojicha is their seasonal menu and it also is my favorite! The tea was strong and fragrant - it is on the sweeter side, a bit like dessert, so i had to pair it with water, but it was still yummy and would recommend yuzu contact - this was alright! Typical yuzu but ive had better ones - personally feel like the yuzu can be brighter and a bit sweeter rating: 4/5 - the drinks were all good but nothing particularly stood out except for the hojicha colada - the vibe and the music really brought up my rating though! It was such a cute, cozy, intimate spot for dates - small speakeasy with only a few seats, similar to bars in japan; it's one of those japanese listening bars and i love it - there was light jazz in the background, not too loud that i had to shout - the mood was perfect; I couldn't stop staring at the interior decor and immerse myself in this little cozy corner - service was super quick, nothing much to note IG: @nom.noms.only

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    Apotheke

    Apotheke

    3.8
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$$

    Apotheke was one of my first experiences with a hidden speakeasy a number of years ago, and it…read morestill remains the OG in my vast encyclopedia of experiences. :) Strolling down Chinatown's busy and gritty Doyers Street, looking for any sign of Apotheke is a fond memory, then finally figuring out where it was, and entering through the mysterious and otherworldly threshold resulted a transformative experience that made me feel like I time traveled. Mood lighting, comfortable seating, great drinks in a cozy and Victorian-inspired space are the perfect blend of unique and. I always felt like I was part of something special the few times enjoyed creative, delicious, and strong libations from the pros at the bar. While it has always been pricey, I do feel like the excellent service ambiance, and drink quality warrant this, but may prevent more folks from becoming regulars so to speak. I love the clever and compact bathroom design, too. IYKYK Long live Apotheke!

    Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

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    Live Band
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