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Variety Coffee Roasters

4.2 (168 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Outdoor seating

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Nicole N.

I was hoping to get some work done on a weekend so I decided to check out Variety Coffee Roasters! It was packed as expected, but we secured a table after waiting for a little bit. Staff were friendly and drinks came out quick. The latte was solid - had a great balance of coffee and milk flavors. Ratio was appropriate! Cold brew was good too!! Pastries looked yum especially the savory scone but didn't get to try this time. Love their floor to ceiling windows so we get a lot of natural lighting. The plants and accents of gold/brown make it a nice place to study. They do allow laptops and wifi was good. Has the right amount of cafe ambient sounds but not too loud nor distracting.

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Janelle J.

Nestled on a corner, this aesthetic coffee shop is cozy! Aside from coffee, there's an array of pastries to choose from. Service was nice and fast. I ordered a vanilla latte and banana bread.

Iced Chai Latte (~$6)
Aya E.

Ordered: Iced Chai Latte (~$6) Aya's take: Honestly, this drink deserves a 3 but it's my fault for ordering it, lol. The Chai Latte here is straight out of a bottle so you're better off getting a latte if you really want to see what Variety Coffee is about. In my defense, I was expecting them to put together some black tea with all the chai blend spices along with steamed milk to make it foamy. I definitely tasted the spiced notes of cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and ginger but it was way too sweet for my liking. It would've been better if it was diluted to a milder sugar level. Do yourself a favor and get a coffee here instead!

Phil H.

Nice spot to bring your computer to get some work done if you can get a seat. Always seems crowded but the cappuccino and solid wifi is worth it.

Vicky R.

Wow I love this coffeeshop! The vibes are so cozy and they were decorated well for the holidays. Even our coffee cup had the cutest Christmas gnomes on them. We got a maple latte which was so creamy and the perfect level of sweetness. They had lots of seats as well.

Maple latte
Gab G.

Stopped into this location of Variety on my way to the Met and tried a nonfat maple latte (believe it was a seasonal special). It was solid, but the cold brew is the move here. Limited indoor seating when I visited in December 2023. They also have a bathroom.

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Alisa B.

Cute coffee shop with a minimal menu. I'm not too much of a coffee drinker, but I love a good chai latte. The quality was pretty good here, but the chai was veryyyy spicy. It had a strong flavor of cinnamon and maybe peppercorns(?) The interior is nice for a chat or getting some work done. Their bathroom inside is clean and they offer complimentary water at the bar. A good find near Yorkville!

Iced Oatmilk Latte
Martha K.

Heard great things about this place on various media platforms and wanted to give it a try. They have very friendly staff and lots of seating for customers. Ambiance was lively with lots of people coming in and out of the cafe. I ordered the iced oatmilk latte, which I thought could have been better. There was just a lot of oatmilk in the coffee that I hardly tasted any coffee aspect/espresso in it. It started to get really watery when the ice started melting. I wanted caramel syrup added to my latte, but apparently they don't offer certain syrups. Maybe I will try something else next time. Food: 3/5 Staff: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5

First timer from Los Angeles and my hot latte is not flavorful even after pouring vanilla. The cookie was thick and good as shown in picture

I love the ambience and customer service at all Variety cafes, and it's the reason l occasionally patronize them. However, I can't get past the disappointment I get every time I drink their cappucinos or lattes. Whether it's iced or hot, their espresso drinks always taste weak; as if they put too much milk in their drinks. In addition, I'm just not a fan of their coffee beans. It tastes way too acidic which kept leaving a sour taste in my mouth and not roasted dark enough. That said, I most likely will come again for the cafe vibes or when meeting acquaintances. Maybe I'll just stick to tea. Food 2/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5

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Aparna B.

Nice coffee with several locations. They allow dogs inside which is always a plus to me. The staff are friendly. The coffee was nicely priced and it was also delicious! The decor inside is modern. They have several locations but I visited the one on the upper easy

Drip coffee while reading a book.
Evan N.

Variety caught my eye right away as its interior instantly captured my attention. It's vibes and location are immaculatnt. I have gotten a drip coffee and cappuccino. Both were good but I would prefer the cappuccino. The drip was not bad and was on the very nutty side. I spent a Saturday morning around 7:15 and read a book and it was a perfect location for that. Please come by and check this out you won't be disappointed!

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Tried their hot Chai Latte. Well made, slightly creamy, and liked that it wasn't that sweet. Prices weren't that expensive.

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Solid no frills coffee. Great flavor. Staff is polite efficient and friendly. One of my go to spots in the neighborhood.

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Wanted to write this review based on the wheelchair accessibility and laptop areas…read more There are coffee shops in the neighborhood with laptop rules that say you have to sit at the high tables. Obviously as a wheelchair user, I cannot sit at the high tables, and when I have asked the staff for understanding, other places have denied me. Ines let me use my laptop at a wheelchair accessible table without any fuss. Mark was very gracious. When I asked, he said, "we will make an exception." I felt heard without advocating for common sense and I greatly appreciate the humility. Thank you!

Ines is the jack of all trades of neighborhood cafes - whether you're just starting your day with a…read morestrong cup of coffee or winding down with a glass of wine after a night shift, there is something for everyone here. The coffee is excellent - I believe it's roasted by devocion. I also love how they serve their coffee in glass/ceramic cups and glasses for those dining in. I usually will get the healthy start - I love their dressing and the eggs are always seasoned perfectly. The staff are nice but can seem a little stressed when things get busy. They adhere to strict "no laptops and tablets before 2pm" and "no outside coffee" policies.

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4.2(108 reviews)
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Breads Bakery does a fab job with holiday preorders. The process was seamless and so much better…read morethan stressing out and running to multiple locations to try to get doughnuts. They have a table to pickup preorders so you don't have to wait in the main line. I ordered a dozen for $39. You can select your assortment. Here's my review in order from the best to the least desirable, according to our group. Vanilla custard- the filling was thick and speckled with vanilla beans. It wasn't too sweet. This was the best according to our group. Strawberry filled- this is most traditional and Breads Bakery does a nice job. The jam is homemade. Pistachio- this doughnut was filled with smooth pistachio cream and was topped with a few pieces of pistachio. Not traditional, but they did a good job. Chocolate- the filling tasted like a semisweet or bittersweet cream/custard. Like the others, it was smooth. The vanilla was more popular among our group and I personally didn't love this doughnut. Mango- this was the one that those in my group felt missed the mark. It wasn't cloyingly sweet, so that was good, but the filling didn't do anything for us either. If you're looking for a mango dessert the one at Lysée is a real winner.

It pays to have a loyalty card because today I was able to get an iced cappuccino free! FREE is the…read moreoperative and a happy word. Normally, I frequent the Union Square location where I got the loyalty card and finally was able to have this iced drink on such a hot day. David, the barista, made my coffee and I am sitting inside an air conditioned space enjoying the Java treat!

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4.3(299 reviews)
0.7 mi•Upper East Side, Yorkville
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This is not a sit down and yap/sit down and work kind of coffee spot. It's small and there's only…read moreone table in the tiny corner of the shop where it's mainly people sitting to quickly drink their coffee or wait for their friends to get coffee. Most people are in and out. The coffee is rich and flavorful. The pastries are not bad either. Definitely a good neighborhood spot for those that aren't looking to spend their whole day in a coffee spot but instead are looking to grab and go.

Let me tell you why this coffee shop stands above the rest:…read more 1. They use quality beans. I'm a home barista and use Oslo's beans for my americanos. When I moved to the UES, I was worried finding a new local roaster. I've had bad experiences where the beans are too oily or something is off that messes with my usually grind size/extraction time. No issues with Oslo's beans. 2. They actually know how to make a proper americano. Every coffee shop takes a standard cup, puts in the espresso shot, and then fills hot water to the brim of the cup. This destroys the flavor of the espresso. You end up with hot water that tastes slightly like coffee. Oslo chooses quality over quantity. They don't fill the water up to the brim, so you have a cup with 2/3 of liquid; however, this is a proper americano. You can taste the difference. At other shops, I just get drip coffee because they don't know what they're doing. Oslo knows what they're doing. That's why I come here.

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San Babila

4.4(59 reviews)
0.7 mi•Upper East Side

Perfect spot for a girls night! I'm so glad San Babila opened on the UES - it's a great addition to…read morethe neighborhood. Came on a friday night with my girlfriends. We were a little late for our reservation, and they gave our table away, which was quite annoying. However, the service, hospitality, and food more than made up for it. Someone came over to apologize for the mix up and offered us complimentary white wine while we waited for another table to open up. The wine was delicious! When we were finally seated, we started with some drinks. I got the Speranza, and it was light, fresh, and delicious! We were pleasantly surprised by the complimentary bread basket brought to the table, as it's a rarity in nyc these days. We split a burrata amongst the table. Loved the addition of figs. I ordered the rigatoni all'aragosta for my dish, which was beautifully presented and tasted even better than it looked. There was a decent portion of lobster in the dish, and I couldn't even finish all of it, I was so full. One of the best pasta dishes I've had in a while. My friends ordered the bolognese and the fettuccine alla nerano, and they enjoyed their dishes as well! We skipped dessert this time, but I would definitely be back for it. I also want to try the paccheri next time, as well as their coffee shop in the mornings! Overall, a well executed restaurant with great ambience (would be great for a date night with the dim lighting and ability to hear each other speak). They just need to get a bigger dining room so they can seat more parties because they always seem to be booked full!

Place looks nice, service was good but unfortunately, food was fair. Started with the burrata…read more Visually appealing and looked like a large portion with all of the accoutrements. Unfortunately, it was totally bland and not large at all. The side sauce added nothing and over 30$ with tax/tip. For entrees, we shared the lobster pasta and the guazzetto di Pesci. The pasta was good. Reasonable amount of pasta but we would have liked some more chunks of lobster for the price. I thought the sauce was only ok but my girlfriend liked it. The guazzetto di Pesci was only fair. The sauce was lacking flavor. Also a very small bowl of broth with maybe 3 small shrimp and muscles, a few small chunks of fish. and two sad, tiny pieces of bread on the side. Since we were still quite hungry after the meal, we ordered the lotus chocolate caramel dessert. This was the only dish we really liked. kinda hard to mess up gelato though. It came with a hard outer candy shell and a very small cookie center that was sweet and delicious. Overall, an average meal at best that we both felt was lacking in taste and size. Won't return.

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