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    Verse

    4.7 (75 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Mia H.

    Famous for their matcha, this spot was not a let down. Located in Astoria, this neighborhood coffee shop was bustling when I came. It has some bar seating and table seating inside as well as outdoor seating. I got their strawberry matcha with their housemade strawberry jam and thought that it was amazing. Matcha was rich and bright and the strawberry puree wasn't too sweet. With free wifi as well, it wouldn't be a bad spot to get some work done!

    Katelynn T.

    In my quest to find the best matcha in the city, I stumbled upon Verse, known for the matcha einspanners. I decided to try that, and I would say it's comparable to the good matcha lattes in LA (LA has some of the best matcha lattes, no argument). I recommend pairing the einspanner with oat milk as the cream top is already thick and creamy. The preset sweetness it comes with is also perfect, not too sweet, and allows the matcha's smooth flavor to come through. It's such a trek for me to get to Verse from my apartment in Manhattan but totally worth it. I will have to try the strawberry matcha and hochija next!

    Sandy Y.

    Probably gonna be my new favorite coffee shop in town. Although unassuming from the outside, as soon as you step inside, the atmosphere is home-y, giving off a very tranquil vibe. Got their strawberry matcha with almond milk to go. Although there is a short wait, worth sitting by and waiting for your order. It is definitely not cheap (almost $9), relative to Astoria standards, it is a great small treat. I feel like it would be a great spot to work from or read in. I might drop by another time with a book to enjoy one of their seasonal offerings!

    Single restroom
    Joyce C.

    4.5 stars. The interior design at this cafe was SO nice. Dark warm wood walls, modern short glasses for drinks, jewel-tone dinnerware, plants in ceramic pots; yes I did take a picture of their bathroom for inspiration. The detail of the strip of the same color wood sectioning off the tile wall was so smart. Was influenced & finally made my way here. I got an iced matcha einspänner with oatmilk. Total was about $8.75 ish. It was really good, a medium flavored unsweetened matcha. VERY smooth, their powder seems well ground. The sweet cream top was thick & just the right amount. It's on the sweeter side, but since the Matcha is unsweetened, it works well but leans more towards dessert sweet. Really appreciate the amount of ice that the barista used, which wasn't that much & a small block of it. I will say that the Matcha had a stronger flavor at the beginning, but later on it tasted more on the milkly side. The cups are a bit shorter then a regular iced coffee cup, but also a bit more wide. I feel like the dine-in glassware is a smaller portion than the takeaway. The sizing falls between an American and a drink in Asia size. But I'm happy with the drink & sizing seems appropriate for the quality. The environment is very relaxed - great mellow jazz playlist! A lot of people were working on laptops when I was there (12:30pm Thursday). There was a steady stream of families, workers from the area, dog owners, 2 newish mothers came in with their strollers, people sitting outside. It felt like a cross-section of NYC & customers of all different backgrounds, essentially Astoria represented (Eastern European, Muslim, Black, Asian, White). The staff was very calm and whisking diligently! They didn't rush you when ordering or serving. The cafe is only a block or 2 away from the subway & actually more convenient than I thought. I wouldn't say the walk is very pretty, kind of like a through side avenue you walk down to get to the subway quickly. There's a few small businesses & a new apartment building across from the café. Glad to support this small biz. May have to come back and try the Strawberry Matcha, Black Sesame Latte, maybe a version of Hojicha Einspänner? Too bad I missed the Persimmon Matcha.

    Osmanthus Honey Latte (~$7)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Osmanthus Honey Latte (~$7): Espresso, Milk, & Osmanthus Honey Aya's take: I'm sad my beloved Verse is gaining so much popularity! (Happy for them and sad for me, of course). They've gotten so busy with lines out the door and despite that, I'm happy to say the quality hasn't gone down one bit. This is my first time trying an espresso-based drink here and dare I say, it might be top 2! The Osmanthus Honey Latte was so delicately balanced. The espresso was bold and you can actually taste it in every sip and the Osmanthus honey was so well incorporated that it didn't even feel like a separate ingredient. It wasn't too sweet but just enough to offset the bitterness of the espresso, and the milk gave it a nice creamy element too. It's one of those drinks you never want to end. Kudos to the staff for continuing to do an incredible job and until next time!

    Iced matcha einspanner, hojicha latte, black sesame latte (seasonal)
    Emeline L.

    Cute space inside, very hipster feeling. I like the bar they have for seating. Black Sesame Latte (seasonal) - My cousin loved her drink! I had a small taste and it hit the spot. Iced Matcha Einspanner - Sweet cream top and sugarless matcha mixed together was perfection. Tastes just like einspanners in LA. Hojicha Latte - One of my bf's favorite adventures is trying hojicha at cafes to compare. Unfortunately, this didn't have a strong hojicha flavor and while there is milk, there's no sugar added so he poured a little simple syrup. Overall, service was standard and worth giving this place a try!

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    Novella N.

    I had seen this place all over TikTok so naturally I was influenced, but also returning to my favorite neighborhood in NYC really sealed the deal. I'm definitely more of a coffee than matcha person but it has grown on me over the years. I love a good soft top so I ordered the iced matcha einspanner. Super flavorful and if you're a matcha fanatic you will love it. I want to return to try the food and the hojicha!

    Einspanner
    Fiona O.

    Solid matcha! I love the taste of the Einspanner (cold foam). The space is cute, but there's not much room to sit. My partner and I ended up finding a table, and it was nice. Long line, but nice experience overall.

    Sesame latte
    Caroline O.

    Loveee a good matcha. The strawberry in the matcha strawberry tasted fresh. The matcha powder wasn't that grassy. Overall, it did taste a bit milky but still, the whole drink itself was yum. Sesame latte: wowww! So rich in flavor, thick and creamy. I would highly recommend this. I think it's like the underdog. Matcha Einspanner was good as well. Definitely slightly tasted creamier and milkier than matcha strawberry.

    Joanna P.

    This is one of my favorite cafes and some of the best matcha i've had in NYC. I got the Earl Grey Matcha Latte ($7.50) and it was delicious. I thought the earl grey syrup paired perfectly with the matcha and the consistency was just right. I will say it was a bit on the sweeter side so if you don't like sweet drinks then definitely ask for less syrup. It can get pretty crowded on weekends so keep that in mind when it comes to seating. You will most likely need to take the drink to-go.

    Early Grey Lavender Matcha
    Nikki C.

    A beautiful addition to Astoria; finally a matcha spot I can vouch for. Wonderful baristas that are so talented in their matcha making skills! The einspanner was indulgent and creamy; so delish. The strawberry matcha was perfect, the matcha complimented the house made strawberry jam; balanced and light. The star of the show was the earl grey lavender matcha; holy moly it was to die for; best creation I have ever tasted. I will be back to try new creations, to have my daily matcha dose or to sit down and study

    matcha einspanner, strawberry matcha
    Sarah C.

    their matcha einspanner is great. tbh I would've been very happy with the base matcha latte -- smooth and full-bodied, no astringency -- but the cream was done exceptionally well too, and fulfilled the sweet cravings! this with a strawberry matcha was $17.15 post-tax

    smoked salmon toast
    Katrina D.

    such a cute and cozy cafe!!! I had the strawberry matcha and egg sando and had some of the smoked salmon toast. the food was such high quality I was actually pleasantly surprised. egg sando was very light and bread was very soft. the smoked salmon toast was the star of the show, never seen anything like this where it's deconstructed and you kind of make it yourself or dip it. this was soo flavorful, fish was great quality, and the olive oil was also such high quality. I will be back to try other food items!! As for the matcha, it's very good but I think a little light. Paired with the strawberry, it's a bit too sweet but you can adjust the sweetness. I've also tried the seasonal persimmon matcha in the fall and it was the best matcha latte i've ever had in my life. Such a gem in Astoria!

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    Progreso Cafe

    (9 reviews)

    Long Island City

    This cute little bakery is located in the same space as Koufuku Market, on the corner of Hunter St…read moreand 42nd Road. It can be a little confusing to find since it's a stand inside the market, not a separate store front. They carry a pretty wide variety of Asian flavor-inspired breads, pastries, cakes and cookies, including buns and some more dessert-type items. I checked out Progreso for an event this past weekend and ended up buying a few items to go: - matcha marble sponge cake $4.49: was fluffy, light and moist, good flavor of matcha and a light schmear of whipped cream in the middle. Would get this again! - taro cream puff $6.50: this was taro paste (? not sure if that's fully accurate though it felt more consistency of soft whipped taro than a traditional pastry cream) with whipped cream on top sandwiched by what I believe was choux pastry with craquelin. I think maybe because the this was sitting chilled/refrigerated for a while the top craquelin layer wasn't quite crispy anymore, though it looked nice. Personally it was a bit too much regular whipped cream, would've preferred more of a taro pastry cream. - mango pudding with fresh mango $6.50 mango flavor in the pudding was light though it was a nice tease of flavor. The texture was on the firmer side for puddings. The mangos were a bit oxidized though tasted ok, maybe glaze them or do something to maintain the color? Since this is a pretty new spot hope they could make a few improvements and blow it out of the park! I appreciated the owners' enthusiasm for sharing about their shop.

    I'm so happy I got to try progreso cafe. I generally love cafe's, so whenever I try another cafe I…read morecan't wait to review it. I'm definitely happy i visited Progreso cafe it is an amazing little cafe which was a little tricky to find because it's inside a market. The cafe was awesome, the food looked delicious the service was fast. The workers were extremely friendly, it was a great experience. I got the strawberry dragon it was absolutely fantastic and so so delicious. I have recently started getting into matcha and the drink had matcha with like strawberries in it. My first ever experience with a matcha strawberry combination. I'm definitely going to go to progreso cafe very soon again. I'm definitely going to try out more of the pastries. On top of pastries looking so good I'm also very curious about the meat buns. They have so many choices in progreso and I can't wait to try everything. All the drinks look so so good but Im definitely happy I got the strawberry dragon as my first but it won't be my last. If you like cafe pastries and meats buns please go and support progreso. For the people who will have a hard time finding it, it's located inside a market called koufuku market

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    Little Flower in Astoria is such a gem. We met up here with a longtime friend to catch up and meet…read moretheir baby, and it turned out to be the perfect spot for a relaxed, extended visit. It's definitely a cozy and popular café--mostly cozy because of the size. Seating is limited, but the interior design is clean, minimal, and uncluttered, which makes the space feel calm and welcoming despite the steady stream of customers coming in and out while we were there. Food-wise, everything impressed us. I ordered the pistachio croissant, while my companions got the gochujang hot chicken sandwich and the breakfast sandwich. The chicken sandwich was especially memorable--unique, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My pistachio croissant was also great; personally, I might have preferred a little less pistachio cream or a more textured filling like almond paste, but that's purely a preference. It was still excellent. The service really stood out. They were quick, friendly, and incredibly accommodating--one of my companions accidentally dropped their sandwich, and the staff replaced it free of charge without hesitation. That kind of kindness goes a long way. The price point is amazing for the quality of food you're getting, and we felt completely comfortable lingering for several hours. Throughout our stay, there was a consistent flow of customers, which says a lot. Highly recommend Little Flower if you're in Astoria and looking for great food, great value, and genuinely warm service.

    This cafe is Astoria is a cute spot to catch up with a friend on a sunny weekend (which was exactly…read morewhat I did haha). When I came at ~2pm on a Sunday, it was so busy and there were people sitting outside and inside. The cafe offers some breakfast food on top of their drink options. While I didn't get to try their food, my friend did and it looked amazing. I came wanting to try their pink chai but it was unfortunately out. So, I settled for their regular chai. Maybe it was because they were busy or something but I felt that their chai was very underwhelming. It tasted really watered down and sweet without any of the chai fragrance. Overall, while the vibe was great, I thought that their drinks were okay (or maybe I just had a miss).

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    Lately Cafe

    (85 reviews)

    $$

    Long Island City

    Service: 4/5 Food: 3.8/5…read morePrice: $$ ($20-30) Cute café with a good amount of indoor + outdoor seating. Known for their drinks, + tonight I discover they serve entrées too! I've come to co-work here before + know they host themed nights, including mahjong game nights. Don't usually interact with their staff much. They seem nice enough. What I Ordered: - Chicken Mushroom Truffle: tender meat with ligaments still attached, large portion not in the golden ratio, more mushroom than truffle, a bit of veggies for balance

    Drinks: 3/5 Service: 3/5…read more Ambiance: 3/5 A cute little coffee shop by a Target and the train station. I've passed by here multiple times but never really had a chance to try it. Me and my girl was looking for a coffee shop that was laptop friendly and closed late since we came after work. I was a bit disappointed that they did not serve any alcoholic beverages as I saw a lot of good reviews on that portion. We came, we sat down on a Saturday night. There was only one person at the front and it seemed she was also managing the serving part so it did get pretty hectic at some point. We decided to order the Budae Jigae (Hot Pot), there is no way to alter the spicy level so for those who love spicy spicy, this is for you. Me and my friend was really disturbed by the fact that we were treated some type of way. Maybe it's because we weren't Korean or? Service was slow asf. It took a really long time for them to serve me my iced strawberry matcha drink. And even longer for the food. It was also hard to tag her down, and she seemed pretty annoyed that we had to ask her for multiple items. We were a party of 2 and she only gave us one set of items. I went again by myself the next day to see if it was better service and it was pretty packed. There was actually 3-4 people at the front but even then it was so hard to get someone to take my order, ask for napkins, for the check, etc. While there was no time limit on Saturday, there was a time limit of 1 hour and 30 minutes on Sunday. would I go again? Maybe, but it's def veering towards the no side.

    Tea and Milk - Our Chicken Bánh Mì -- crispy French bread, tender chicken, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and cucumber. Every ingredient has a

    Tea and Milk

    (534 reviews)

    $

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    Both Tea & Milk's signature and classic drinks are always very memorable to me throughout the years…read moreI have been going there for boba tea breaks. The fruit-based drinks are mainly made from fresh/real (not frozen) fruits. The vibrant colors of their drinks in pics/videos via different social media platforms are getting more and more viral by the day. Ambiance: Not much but just a storefront + 2 small tables/chairs along with a bench. Restroom: None, you're out of luck! Service: Fast & attentive staff all the time even during their busiest hours. Everyone was just so genuine and friendly to be around. Came here to the Astoria location during their 11th year anniversary promotion yesterday. First 100 customers in line would receive a limited-edition sippy glass tumbler with attached boba straw & removable lid cover with his/her in-store purchase. They accept both cash and debit/credit card. The line was effectively managed with no line cutters, no arguing, and nothing crazy going on. Overall, it was such a pleasant experience. Lots of people have still showed up despite the really cold weather & down-pouring. Nothing gonna stop me from getting the cute glassware. Store opened and promotion started at 12:05pm. Everyone just ordered one by one towards the front when it was his/her turn. The Vietnamese Cloud Coffee was $7.52 (after tax). Hot/iced + medium/large drinks have different set of prices btw. Staff then handed me the glassware & a free sampler bowl of their soon-to-launch either lemongrass chicken/pork rice bowl after accepting payment. Portion was definitely more on the generous side to say the least. Devoured the sampler bowl in 15 mins because I was hungry & aside from keeping the rain not getting into the food. Flavorful lemongrass chicken + appetizing pickled carrot + fresh, crunchy sliced cucumber laid on a blanket of fluffy white rice. All the ingredients went well together. This is something I would definitely buy for lunch/dinner if this item ever gets added to the menu in the future. I ordered a hot Vietnamese Cloud Coffee, a new drink on the menu. My first time actually ordering a hot drink from Tea & Milk. Usually go for the iced drinks but I was feeling quite cold. So, I needed something hot to hold in my hands. Vietnamese Cloud Coffee - Cà Phê Trứng (Egg Coffee) is made with egg yolks + Vietnamese coffee powder. Lastly, it's lightly sweetened with condensed milk to give off an all-around creamy texture and taste similar to tiramisu. Something created with such simple ingredients yet could feel so soothing at the same time. A hot coffee-based drink on a cold, rainy day is like a snuggly hug. Staff called out your name when it was ready for pickup. Love starting my day off with the strong flavor of Vietnamese coffee! By far, this might actually be the best tasting Vietnamese coffee I have had in all my years. And, I'm usually not a coffee person either. Didn't taste watered down and/or heavily sweetened at all. Everything's just right. Definitely would be going back next time for other coffee/fruit tea drinks.

    First time trying tea and milk. I ordered the iced ceremonial strawberry matcha tea latte with oat…read moremilk. The strawberry puree adds a kick to the matcha. Different than the one that I have tried! I did not have to wait long to get my drinks after ordering which is always a plus!

    Verse - cafes - Updated May 2026

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