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    4.8 (39 reviews)
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    Iced Dirty Chai
    Yulissa C.

    Such good quality coffee here! Tried their famous dirty chai in iced and hot and both were incredible ! My co worker told me about this coffee shop near our hospital and I'm so glad she did because it's so delicious worth the price and reasonably priced too ! Next I want to try there matcha which I hear is good as well just most days for those long work days espresso is a must ! Tried two of their pastries last time I tried this baked cinnamon croissant kind of pastry which was so good! 10/10 was like a cinnamon bun and croissant had a baby just so good. Today I tried their cheddar chive biscuit man 10/10 that was so well made and flavorful ! Service is great the baristas are kind and fast ! Definitely glad there a good coffee shop near the hospital

    The little boutique cafe' hidden in residential neighborhood not far from NYP hospital area
    Warrent S.

    The Plug 502 W 167th St, New York, NY 10032 The little boutique cafe' hidden in residential neighborhood not far from NYP hospital area, was surprisingly fantastic awesome cappuccino. Small beautiful environment fewer seating area, with a boutique element decor along with fantastic friendly service.

    India S.

    chill little spot with great coffee. oat latte is always the perfffect color and they give any flavor syrup for free! i love to stop by while i wait for my laundry to finish around the corner. pretty standard prices for nyc

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    Mathew S.

    Great music, great coffee, great vibes. Indoor has two tables that seat two people each, and a bench that could sit another two people.

    Cute little trinkets
    Catherine H.

    This is such a cute little gem near the Columbia hospitals. I came here with a couple of friends to get some coffee, and we loved it! The server was so fun and kind, we had a great time chatting with him. The decor is really funky and cute as well. They also have little earrings and other items for sale. We got london fogs and a lavender latte. I was so happy that the london fog was made perfectly! It had been a while since I had one that was made right. We liked the place so much that we came back the next day! Check this place out if you're around the area.

    Emily P.

    I'm a sucker for hot new businesses, and the Plug definitely qualifies as one of them. A coffee shop with a daily rotation of pastries and smoking supplies - definitely not something you hear of often. I haven't had the honor to check out this establishment in person yet as my love for this place started through Seamless. The coffee is strong, consistent, and flavorful. Their drip coffee is as delicious as their lattes. I've tried their almond croissant and apple turnover so far and they are both amazing! I believe they get their pastries delivered from another bakery but the freshness is real! I don't smoke so I can't comment on their "tobacco" supplies, but they market them as environmentally-friendly and organically made. TLDR: I'm a fan. Check this place out.

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    Tony M.

    And In Conclusion....... Love this place. Great staff and coffee! Very convenient and a quick stop.

    Francesca M.

    The best iced oat milk lattes! Really cool small coffee shop with great coffee and a cool vibe.

    Tommy T.

    Easily my favorite coffee in the entire city! I have yet to try something that is subpar, everything they offer is so good! It's a one stop shop for all your needs with an assortment of trinkets, jewelry, and even clothes, and the pastries are amazing as well. They also have a rotating gallery wall that features local artists! The Plug is truly for the people, by the people. Way better than that st*rbucks on 168th!!

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    Emily Y.

    I already know I'm gonna be a regular here. For starters, their coffee is a solid 5 out of 5. So far, we've had a macchiatto, a latte, an espresso, and a café con leche and each one was perfect. The barista is friendly and the vibe is chill! The decor is simple - a few wall hangings and one wall of exposed brick. There's seating planned for the future, which I'm excited for! But in the meantime, for those looking for excellent coffee on the go, look no further than The Plug. They also have a small selection of pastries including doughnuts and croissants and a cookie shaped like a bear which they've cleverly named "Ted". I've yet to try Ted but their vanilla doughnut (vanilla creme filling) was delicious. If you are from the area, you should pick up a loyalty card because after 10 drinks, the next one is free! Make this your next go-to coffee place because weird things happen at Starbucks and you'll get better coffee here!

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    I had a great cold brew and a delicious slice of lemon loaf. The staff was lovely and I met a cute dog!

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    Awesome spot, great coffee and baked goods, especially teddy :) staff is friendly and prices are good!

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    neighborhood gem serving delicious drinks with a laidback vibe to stay connected to your neighbors!

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    Chill area. Chill cafe. Chill owner. Delicious dirty chai! Support your local business.

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    I love this little place! Everyone's so nice. It's so chill here. The barista made the best dirty chai ever I drank it in 2 seconds.

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    2 years ago

    Fav coffee shop!! Their hot mocha (w a little hazelnut syrup) and lemon loaf are especially so so good.

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    Great local coffee shop. Cool vibe, awesome drinks and pastries. Highly recommended

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    Newly opened The Plug Cafe is a delightful nook to grab a coffee, tea or hot chocolate. The staff is very friendly and efficient.

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    Super cute cafe, the nicest baristas. Their drinks are pastries are pretty good! Highly recommend!

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    I had an oat latte, which was phenomenal, and one of their gluten free muffins, which was also very tasty.

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    4.5(225 reviews)
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    The Dubai Chewy Brionut is one of the best & most unique donuts I've ever had. The outer layer is…read morelike biting into a soft tiramisu mochi pillow. Then the sweet brioche layer. Finally, the kataifi & pistachio center. The crunchy sweetness of this beloved flavor combo is undefeated. The friendly staff deserve their flowers for this deliciously incomparable treat. Get your Brionut whenever you're near K-Town. This cozy & quiet donut shop also has a smaller cookie cousin (Dubai Chewy Cookie) to the Brionut. I pity the fool who doesn't get both.

    I walked in on a fairly chilly night. I've seen Bear Donut a lot on social media, especially the…read moreowner of the store who also happens to be a dentist. I needed a sweet pick-me-up after missing a train home. While the ice cream flavors looked interesting, I opted for a blue coconut iced matcha latte instead. Aside from the striking visuals, the drink tasted great. There was sweetness from the matcha and the coconut but not super overtly sugary. I also got a box of four donuts. They're a little pricey, but each donut is a pretty hefty ring of chewy glutinous rice flour batter. I had them the following morning, and the donuts still tasted fresh. There was a little bit of oiliness from the frying, but it did not taste off or too greasy. I think this is from the meticulous frying process and good management of the oil. I got the Cookies and Cream, Rose, Lavender, and Pistachios. I loved the Rose and Lavender flavors, especially the lavender which had a solid floral flavor without being perfume-y. I look forward to trying other donuts and sweets from Bear Donut in the future!

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    The Donut Pub

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
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    The Donut Pub is a NYC staple. Open 24 hrs with fresh donuts always available…read more The seating is diner style where you can come in and sit down to order yourself a coffee and a donut, a sandwich too for breakfast and lunch. The service is always 10/10, everyone is so kind and friendly. It's never a bad time whenever I walk through the doors of The Donut Pub.

    I love this place…read more A friend of mine went to college in the West Village/Chelsea area, which is within a reasonable walking distance to the office I work at. In fact, I work so close and the donuts are so good that I have now become a regular at The Donut Pub. I normally get two donuts, and have been exploring the types of donuts. So far I've had the chocolate dipper, double chocolate dipper, Brooklyn creme, vanilla creme, strawberry creme and Boston creme. They never disappoint. All of the staff members are efficient and sweet, even when the shop is busy. Even if there's a line or they are making a bunch of orders, their service is consistently extremely fast without sacrificing quality. Their matcha latte and regular coffee latte are also pretty good. The cups are adorable. The interior is the old diner from back in the 90s style, and surprisingly they have a decent amount of seating considering how small the establishment is. Run, don't walk! (You might feel like you should run off the calories if you try the food but I personally feel like the donuts are worth it)

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    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    7.9 miGreenpoint
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    Peter Pan has the best donuts I've ever had! The donuts were incredibly fresh, fluffy, and soft,…read morewith that classic flavor you expect from a true neighborhood donut shop. The Boston cream had a rich, smooth filling with the perfect chocolate glaze, and the strawberry sprinkles donut was perfectly sweet and nostalgic. What makes this place special is that it's both affordable and consistently delicious! They have all the classic flavors but also some specialty donuts if you want to try something different. The old-school ambiance gives it a real Brooklyn charm, and it feels like stepping back in time. Just remember to bring cash because it's cash only; but it's absolutely worth it.

    Likely this Peter Pan has been bought out. The jelly stick was listed on the sign but they had no…read moreidea what it was and said they don't make them. They were young, energetic, and a hard working bunch, Eastern European sounding . They are fierce in their added charges at the register- the likes of which I have never seen in the coffee shop/ donut world. First & Last visit. Too mich of a culture clash. How I was treated here would not fly or last One minute in North Shore Nassau -.But here in Brooklyn this is a bustling coffee & donut shop with all seats taken and a line for take out. Donuts & coffee both good - Good. Experience a no go. They were pre- occupied with added fees. it's all they mentioned with each donut picked. It went like this - "A dozen doughnuts please" and I began pointing at quite regular looking donuts (all in the same rows) or so I thought. " thats a dollar extra" ( boston creme) hm ok " thats a dollar extra" ( coconut creme) hm ok " thats a dollar extra" ( boston creme stick) hm ok " thats a dollar extra" ( french cruller white icing hm ok " thats a dollar extra" (french cruller chocolate icing) hm ok " Two small coffees also please " HM are those the small?? I kid you not they were TINY kid sized The cup size I have never seen before. They must special order them for samples or something. Ok so "They are wayyy too tiny so - medium please" Out came the typical small sized cup - Hmm so ok. Let's ring and go I'm thinking. Next the woman is struggling with a paper by the register trying to figure out the coat of this dozen donuts (plus five with her added $1's) - then more struggle and I said " it's a dozen plus $5" thats $29.50". "Oh no you don't have a dozen". Apparently the extra $5 disqualified my "dozen". I know what you're thinking but No- no special donuts from some other case - no coffee rolls etc - i'm a NY'er and know a donut from a special roll etc. You need to buy five more for a dozen. "Oh? No, I have a dozen and am paying you five up charges as you stated." Next thing she is ringing the donuts individually Plus the extra $5 Which makes NO sense. But gets her another added $5 or so. Why would they keep quoting me add ons to my dozen if no dozen existed once you added a Boston creme etc. She raced to the manager. The Brooklynites thought ne a mean old lady for saying you're overcharging me'. The manager flew over - a young man huffy and emphatic that the five very ordinary donuts that were $5 more converted my dozen to a different price per donut. Then they said something funny to me - "would you like me to take those out and give you regular donuts?". No. (See update for more) " No those are the ones I want " but you just over charged me - I'll take them. But you are overcharging me. Thank you. Holy mackerel - just glad to be on the way out WITH the donuts of course- I was not furious or anything- and the donuts were never at risk- I'd not walk out on the donuts - My advice is to be more transparent in pricing and not deem very basic donuts special donuts - making your customers feel ripped off.- Better just to charge more for the dozen. And.. like other shops put any supposed special donuts in a special donut area - like coffee rolls, big fritters etc. That's how it's Typically done. This is New York! You can't pull that here. This is a place where people pay $6 for a good cookie. They are not cheap. Don't be weird at the register. And those cups Come on - are you KIDding me - pun intended. I left holding on to my wallet a lot tighter. And that is not NYstyle. I felt like some war was on and was ready to start stacking change. I'm also half Italian! So for me - This was one weird cheapskate experience. So that's my review. --------------------Update - Follow up to reply ------------------------------- Hi Demetrios, Thank you for replying. I generally stay positive on reviews. Like I said it was the aggressive way I was treated that was the no go for me. What I left out of the review was worse! For instance - your counter person began reaching to open the box saying she was taking out donuts to replace them with others. She grabbed the box and actually began getting ready to fling donuts around. It was totally weird. Had she actually not stopped trying to untie when asked I would have not taken them. It weirded me out. You say you keep the business the same since 1993? Well where is the Jelly Stick? A New Yok classic. So much for keeping it the same. Its on the sign over the counter and you don't make them any more .. so It is Not the same as it once was. Got ya! jk. And no.. no no.. I am Never mean or rude... just willing to say something. Ok so the coffee.. if its really $1 I get it.. its a nice gesture to your customers... they had something like that in Montauk.. a tiny beer for $1 at a place called Liar's Saloon. So ok.... right on you. Update /3

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    These mini donuts are unreal. I could use these for snack during work hours, except I don't work…read morearound here, so that's a disappointment. Anyways, one order of the mini donuts, they are super customizable and if you need help picking and choosing flavors and toppings, the staff member can provide suggestions and pairings. I got the Ube and Pistachio and they both taste great, especially when they're freshly made and warm. I've also tried the Strawberry Covered Chocolates and those strawberries were massive. The problem with massive strawberries is eating them. If I had a knife, I could cut them into smaller pieces as eating them on a skewer stick got really messy. Also the strawberry itself overpowered any of the chocolate taste, so it didn't balance well in terms of taste. For sure favored the milk chocolate over the dark chocolate.

    Such a great spot to grab fresh dessert! The items taste as good as they look and even though it's…read morea small stand, there are so many flavors. I opted for the mini donuts with strawberry and ube flavors with sprinkle and snowy milk as the toppings. I also added fresh strawberries - and did I mention that the donuts are made fresh? All of that for just $13. I loved the mochi texture of these treats and I am looking forward to trying to new flavors next time! I was also eyeing the croffles because they looked almost like ice creams. You can get these to go or if you'd like to eat as you roam around, the owner will put them in a paper boat/container for you. She was so patient and makes all of her treats fresh it seems. Can't wait to come back to try the croffles!

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    4.2(62 reviews)
    4.4 miYorkville, Upper East Side
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    If there ever was a perfect donut, Caroline's is the place to find it. The dough is fried, but airy…read moreand light, not at all greasy. Filled donuts are bursting at the seams with custard that tastes like egg yolks, cream, sugar, vanilla and little else. The orange cream cheese donut is generously frosted with, I'd guess, a mixture of cream cheese, marmalade, powdered sugar, and cream. Based on what we've tried, the donuts at Caroline's are old fashioned, unadulterated and excellent. I recently picked up four donuts for the fambly: the aforementioned orange cream cheese, creme brulee, Boston cream, and raspberry glaze donuts. This was in the afternoon around 4 p.m. and all of them were perfectly, wondrously fresh. The person at the counter (the male proprietor, I think) assured me in his charming French accent that they freshly fry donuts several times a day. Creme brulee was the fan favorite with the hard, crisp, sugar shell on top cracking delicately under a knife to reveal a loose, rich, custardy filling. But across the board, donuts were beautifully made (both aesthetic and delicious!), and well frosted / glazed / filled. The raspberry glaze by itself was a touch too sweet for our tastes, but applied with restraint so the overall effect was balanced. We are not in the donut market very often, but have had this place bookmarked ever since my esteemed Yelp colleague, Alan S., reviewed it last year. Now that we've tried these beauties, I think we're going to find many excuses to be back (e.g. for Hannukah sufganiyot, anything round for Lunar New Year, anything fried for Diwali, anything that can support a candle for birthdays, etc...).We really like this place and we suspect you will, too.

    For so long, the Upper East Side was in desperate need of a really good donut shop. I'm not talking…read moreabout Dunkin, although there's a time and place for that. I'm talking about an establishment that makes high-quality gourmet treats. As you can imagine, I was thrilled to see this one opening in the neighborhood last year. I have been to Caroline's several times since it opened its doors to the public. I've tried a few of their items, including the glazed twist, Boston creme, coffee donut, and strawberry filled. The glaze twist is one of my favorites. It's wonderfully sweet while not cloying, and I especially enjoy topping it with the Bon Mama berry jam I have at home. The Boston creme is truly made with love. It's sufficiently stuffed with creme and topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache - the expensive stuff! The coffee donut is also delicious. Of everything I've tried, the strawberry filled was my favorite. You can tell their strawberry compote is homemade and not too sweet. The dough is light and fluffy and generously coated with granulated sugar. What a treat!

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