When I entered there were two people chatting with the barista (owner?) and I was hard pressed to order. They were discussing football very strenuously. Little options: no decaf, only one alternative milk choice. I opted for the mocha and I will say it was delicious. I ordered a small and was given a large cup but she explained she ran out of small cups so it's a small size in a large cup. Not an issue, but all of it together left an unpleasant taste. Mocha was yummy, but not sure it was tasty enough for me to return to this unwelcoming space. read more

Uptown Coffee - Small drink in a large, nondescript cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingston, New York

I walked in with no one else in the place. There was no music and one person at the counter on her phone. I asked for a bowl and she very abruptly expressed that she was only doing a limited menu today, no bowls. She could make an egg and cheese sandwhich and it would be 10 minutes. I said I was willing to come back and ordered the sandwhich. As I stepped away, I watched the woman behind the counter go back to her phone. No wonder the place is always empty. There was NOTHING welcoming about the experience. If I wasn't so darn hungry, I would have said "forget it." The sandwhich itself was really good, and a great price (compared to the rest of uptown Kingston), which I appreciated. She thanked me for coming back for the sandwhich and that was that. Really too bad the place isn't more welcoming. They'd have more customers from nearby offices, I'm sure. read more

Jen has created a friendly, open, light space for community and coffee. Everything's fresh and she truly makes the best scones (different each day) ever!! I love supporting a local, one woman owned and run business!! Amazing! If you're interested in renting the space for an event, talk to Jen! read more

The space was beautiful and airy, plants were beautiful, but most of all the coffee was delicious! Their organic brew was smooth and slightly fruity that I could drink it black. I drank it with a bit of whole milk and it was just perfect. Coffee so good and not too far from the hotel we were staying at that as soon as I got ready I wanted to get to uptown for my brew! Our hotel coffee was not good and the keurig just wasn't cutting it! Go to uptown coffee when in Kingston!! read more

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Not sure how they are still in business because the coffee and service is really bad? I mean I love coffee but am not a snob, I drink Keurig at home. But something about this place is never right. I guess they appeal to a certain demographic (blue lives), but the vibes and quality are just bad here. Don't go, plenty of better options for coffee in the area. read more

Sadly, I didn't have a great experience here. The owner was friendly to me, but otherwise it was kind of a miss. I got a drink "to stay" and didn't realize it would come in a disposable cup anyway. The food menu is very meaty/paleo; I'm not sure there was anything a vegetarian could eat and definitely nothing vegan. The music was kind of loud. The bathroom was out of paper towels. Just not a great experience. It seems like this is the official coffee stop for the local police; a couple officers stopped in (separately) while I was there and had friendly conversations with the owner before going back to their cars. read more

Adorable corner coffee shop with a cozy feel and amazing morning natural light. The fact that two people who ordered after me were greeted by name and offered their "regular" says a lot about this spot. Great way to start the day- latte and a fresh baked pastry which changes daily. I will definitely be coming back to try a few more sweet treats and drinks. read more

Uptown Coffee - Latte and peanut butter cookie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingston, New York

Who doesn't love a yummy espresso or a creamy hot chocolate? This place is amazing! The service was excellent, as a matter of fact, Jenna was so accommodating when I had a super special request. She went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic customer experience. I will go there again and again, not only for the fancy drinks but for the welcoming atmosphere too! read more

The worst chai I think I've ever had. And I've had some really bad ones. As a travel nurse and advanced road tripper I've tried iced chai from just about every major city, but more frequently small town coffee shops around the country. I'm not saying this to sound entitled, I'm saying it so that if you are a chai lover you should beware!! After living in California for 6 years I would call this more of a white ladies horchata than anything considered even remotely Indian. It is simply milk, sugar, and cinnamon.. there are no other spices or flavors present in this drink, not even subtly. I'm not sure there is even tea in it? When the drink was being made I watched the barista pour (and this is no exaggeration) an entire tablespoon of cinnamon on top of the drink. I asked if I could get mine without the cinnamon on top, the owner scoffed at me and said well this is how it comes. Perhaps a dash, sure. Keep in mind this is a 7$ 12oz cup of ice milk so I felt that wasn't a crazy ask. Meanwhile I'm here on a coffee date with my mom just trying to have a nice time. There was no friendliness or even a smile, the vibe was simply not there. Bare minimum setup, no charm. Nothing giving you a reason to come back. And there's an ac directly above the door with a stream of old condensed water that you have to walk through in able to get in and out of the cafe... I brought the drink home to my husband and he agrees. Really bad horchata.. save your money and go to a better local spot where the workers are nice, happy to have your business, and the chai is legit! read more

I'm not sure if they moved or have two locations, but the space I saw the other day was super spacious with a pleasant, minimalist atmosphere. Staff were very nice. I recall I didn't love the coffee before, but aside from that, I'm Ianding on 3 stars because in an area close to NYC with plenty of foodies around, you really should know what a croissant is. Was it a Pillsburgy dough crescent or someone's earnest attempt at a croissant shaped offering? Either way, for me it was spongey and inedible, even after I took it home and tried toasting it. This place could be really great if they had some slightly hipper pastry options. read more

We had been looking forward to trying this cafe out; Wound up so disappointed in the coffee. Maybe they miscalculated on the amount of coffee needed for the pot? No flavor. No options for those that need a sugar substitute. No choice in types of coffee, one brew only, "light to medium". Minimal baked goods. I wish we had had a better experience. read more

Came upstate for Valentine's Day weekend with my fiancé and wanted to stop by to grab a local coffee. Uptown coffee certainly did not let me down. Small coffee shop, places to sit inside, covid precautions in place, the gentleman behind the counter was pleasant, and the place itself has a great vibe to it. I ended up buying a caramel latte with oat milk. Great tasting coffee. Highly recommend!! read more

Uptown Coffee - Medium Caramel Latte with Oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingston, New York

I popped into Uptown Coffee to grab a quick pick-me-up midday while on an out of town work trip.. super cute interior, very welcoming decor & music. Coffee is affordable and I was very happy with my skinny caramel latte. My coworker got an oat milk mocha cappuccino (the didn't have a soy option- just an FYI) and enjoyed it as well! Next time I'm back in town, I look forward to posting up at this shop with a coffee and my laptop on their beautiful leather couch just off to the side as you walk in :) oh- they also have free WiFi. Added bonus :) read more

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Great service during covid! The midweek breakfast options in Kingston during covid are lacking but uptown coffee became our oasis for warmth, great breakfast sandwiches and delicious coffee. You can dine/sip your coffee indoors and enjoy the art on the walls and the quotidian Kingston happenings through the huge windows. read more

Uptown Coffee - a view of a city street through a window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingston, New York

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Very 1st morning mask mandate reversed- They would NOT serve me because- I WAS WEARING A MASK read more

Great drip coffee. Iced coffee is awesome and the espresso based drinks/lattes are classic. Chill atmosphere and excellent service.

the coffee shop was very overpriced, DIRTY, and nothing was stocked- no napkins, stirs, sugar.... i expected better since it is near the DMV. read more

Best coffee shop ever! Friendly, great sandwiches and a great place to get some work done on my laptop. Did I mention the cookies and scones? Everything is delicious. read more

One harassed server, no napkins or clean spoons, haphazard placement of an odd assortment of an insufficient number of tables, strange odors. The iced coffee was fine, but I would stick to take out. read more

Went there today, woman behind the counter had her mask around her neck. I joked that's not the way to wear it, and she said Covid's over. She was already making my coffee by then or I would have just left. The coffee was also awful. It was supposed to be flavored but tasted like Dunkin' or McDonald's, with no trace of flavoring. Overpriced, bland coffee, clueless staff, avoid! read more

Love their coffee and scones. Always fresh and hot coffee with prompt and efficient service. There is usually a short line due to pandemic but it moves fast. read more

When I asked for an almond cappuccino, they first asked me "almond syrup, or milk?" and then asked "what size?", both which should have been red flags. The almond milk used is not a barista blend. If you're visiting for the weekend and used to Brooklyn-level coffee, you may be disappointed. read more

This cute little coffee shop is located in a cute area of Kingston. It's a very relaxed place with lots of space to sit. This is definitely a place to grab a coffee and a pastry and chill for a bit while working or reading. I tried the Uptown Girl and found it quite tasty. The bathroom is pretty cool too, as one wall looks like/is a bank safe. read more

Uptown Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingston, New York

Will never go there again! Strangest unpleasant iced americano I have ever had, and when I commented on the unpleasant taste they didn't even offer me something else, just said "no one else has ever said anything" I left the coffee on the counter, couldn't even drink it - a waste of $5!! read more

I stop here for my morning coffee almost every day and it's safe to say Uptown coffee is the best cafe in Kingston. It also helps that they have the kindest staff! 10/10 read more

Cute coffee shop in uptown Kingston. I had the veggie bowl - with eggs, roasted veggies, cheddar and avocado - IT WAS DELICIOUS !! Plenty of places to sit down - so you can bring a book, laptop, etc. read more

Real coffee..reminds me of being in NYC where I grew up. Laid back good service and if u need a place to hide for a bit theres comfy couches..today the naughty chai was what I ordered and it was great.. I havent munched here yet but im sure I will read more

Interesting student coffee shop. Bleach-blond girls and scruffy Paul Bunyons, make this Kingston's Cali equivalent of a board and brew place. Seating offered in lit room in back. Got here end of a work day, they were out of cream, sugar and stirrers. However location on Wall Street great! Sat outside and relaxed. Staff try hard to please. Coffee is very potent, lots of great nut flavors. Even the lawyers know where to go for taste. Will return again.. read more

My fave coffee spot in Uptown. Coffee and espresso are both good--MUCH better than Outdated down the street, though the vibe isn't quite as ~cool~. Also love the iced tea and the apple-turkey-herb mayo wrap or sandwich (literally, I dream about this sandwich). I like to come here to do work, but the wifi is iffy sometimes, which kind of puts a damper on getting things done as a freelancer. Good for work meetings, though. read more

Pretty satisfying quick bite, good coffee. It was my first visit, I had an egg sandwich on a herbed roll, was tasty.

Shocked to see so many good reviews..there was a live maggot in my salad..staff just gawked while I cried and asked for water.

Jalapino biscuits are REALLY hot, but they warned me. Why is coffee so damn expensive? Good though

I went into Uptown Coffee for a business meeting with 5 other people who were meeting me there. All of us were planning on spending several hours at the shop, working, and buying lots of coffee and food for the duration. As I brought my laptop and papers in to prepare for the meeting, I also had about 1/4 of a cup of coffee left to quickly finish that I bought from Bread Alone in Woodstock about an hour earlier. As I sat down and gathered my things, less than 2 minutes later the owner came over and INSISTED on pouring my cup of coffee from bread alone into a branded cup from Uptown Coffee, her reasoning was because if someone would happen to walk by and see me drinking out of another cup (which by the way with my hand covering the logo would be nearly impossible to notice or read from any distance), they would be so ashamed and would never come into Uptown Coffee. At first I agreed, but after thinking about it I realized how ridiculous the question was, and I said 'no thank you' I would rather just finish my cup quickly and then buy one of theirs. The owner would just not accept this at all, INSISTING that either I throw out the coffee or put it into another cup or I could leave. So I cancelled my business meeting and told everyone to go to another coffee shop down the street instead where we could work without being controlled by the owner. In all honestly, I felt very bullied over something that was so small and strange that I felt very uncomfortable being there. Over the years I've supported their business many, many times, and have told people to go there as well. But after this weird, strange bully decided I wasn't worthy, I've never been back since, and I don't ever plan to. They absolutely lost my business forever, as well as the people I work with. read more

Love the shop! Food is fantastic as well as the coffee! Friendly staff that's always happy to make you something special! Good place to study or read. Really nice location in Uptown Kingston. read more

My standards for what is great coffee are very simple: if on the first sip the coffee doesn't rip the enamel off your teeth, it's just ok. The UC staff are nice and coffee pro's but, the coffee isn't strong enough and it doesn't have a noticeable smell or flavor that tells you that it's from UC Three stars read more

Best chai latte I've ever had. Ever. I'm still day dreaming about it 4 days later. Super cute venue and I love that it is family run. The owner's baby was even there behind the counter! My only complaint is that there was no public WiFi. But if you're not going to get work done, its a perfect, charming venue. Thanks Uptown! I'll be back! read more

Mamish stunning! Great prices and tastes better than Starbucks. Feels like I'm in a Gilmore Girls scene. read more

Love the Bangkok Tea Latte and the Spicy Jenna! It's awesome having such a welcoming coffee shop right down the block. Great place for quick biz meetings over coffee or to chill and hop on wifi too. read more

This place is officially my favorite coffee spot in kingston alongside with grounded. They have home made pastries and amazing flavorful coffee drinks. Not only that but the service is quick and extremely friendly. Lately I have become a regular at this place and it's amazing being able to get a smile from at least one person at 7 a.m. The only thing that would make this place even better would be a wide range of different coffees not just your regular "American" coffee. But that aside everything here is still awsometacular. read more

Uptown Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Kingston, New York

Best baked goods in Uptown Kingston! Their cookies are always soft and fresh and their scones are equally delicious Great coffee too, of course! The sitting area is very comfortable and open. I appreciate the relaxed atmosphere and the cleanliness. Very friendly and helpful staff who are accommodating and run an excellent coffee shop. One of my all time favorites! read more