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    Verse

    4.6 (99 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Najwa G.

    Verse has some of the best matcha I've tried, especially the strawberry matcha with the homemade jam. Yes it is quite pricey but it's quality not quantity. I would go there again when I'm in the area. Also I don't know if I met the owner or staff member but they're super friendly as well which is always a plus.

    Sarah N.

    I went to Japan last year, and I wholeheartedly agree with the people who say Verse has the highest quality matcha in NYC. The earl grey is my favorite. I recently tried the honeydew coconut seasonal matcha, and I thought it was pretty tasty and refreshing, but the honeydew overpowered the actual matcha taste. I also love that you can watch the drinks being prepared in front of you.

    berry yuzu cream top matcha + honeydew matcha
    Caroline S.

    quite literally the best matcha i've had in my life. i don't even like honeydew and the honeydew matcha was so delicious and yummy. a very true honeydew flavor. the berry yuzu cream top was also delicious i love a cream top. just the right amount of sweetness. it's also super cute inside lots of seating and they have free wifi and water!!! this place is amazing im definitely coming back

    Matcha w oat milk
    Melissa C.

    It's good, not the best, matcha, but for astoria it might be. It was pretty thick, I would have wanted a bit more milk for a better consistency. The foam on top didn't taste like much. The egg Sandi was alright, I've also had better but I did like how fluffy the bread was

    Outside store front.
    Toniya D.

    I don't get the hype--I'm so, so sorry! It's apparently the best matcha on the Beli app, and everyone seems to rave about it, but that just wasn't my experience personally. I think I'm just used to sweeter, overly sugary, "fake" matcha from places like Blank Street, Dunkin', and similar chains. The matcha itself was good quality, but it didn't really taste like much to me--it was very mid/bland. The strawberry was made with real strawberries, which I appreciated, but the pieces kept getting stuck in the straw, so I wasn't really able to mix them into the matcha. I paid $8 for the matcha plus a $2 tip, so $10 total. I'd definitely come back and try something else next time, though. The service was quick and friendly, and since all the tables were occupied, they seated me at the bar where I got to watch my matcha being made, which was a nice touch.

    Matthew C.

    The Earl Grey Lavender Matcha is one of the better matcha drinks I've had the past few years. The matcha itself is incredibly creamy and rich in texture/flavor, and the earl grey lavender syrup adds a perfect sweetness to the drink along with a tea flavor. 5/5 I enjoyed the strawberry matcha as well, but the texture of the strawberry puree was a bit too chunky for me and made it difficult to drink with the straw. Flavor is still pretty good though 3/5 could be better The cafe is pretty packed on the weekend but there's a good amount of seating and the service is efficient.

    Strawberry matcha
    Austin K.

    Got the strawberry matcha and it was good. Homemade jam that really stood out. I don't know that I think it's better than tea and milk though, and it still had a line during 4th of July. We were able to grab a table after 10 minutes to work from there. I'd go back to try other specialty drinks like the persimmon matcha but I think I'll get the basics at less busy places.

    Matcha einspanner
    Sharon M.

    Truly one of the best matchas in NYC. Ordered an iced matcha einspanner. Very strong and flavorful, yet creamy at the same time. A good balance.

    Neel K.

    Deep Matcha Flavor, very natural and fresh tasting strawberry syrup. If you like high quality matcha, I think Verse is the current go-to for it in NYC.

    Strawberry matcha latte
    Cindy L.

    After hearing all the hype about Verse Cafe, I had to check it out for myself and it definitely lived up to it. I originally wanted to try their persimmon matcha, but sadly it wasn't available when I went since it's a seasonal drink. Ended up trying the strawberry matcha instead and wow... it was so good. The in-house strawberry syrup was fantastic and tasted fresh without being overly sweet or artificial. You can also tell they use quality matcha because the flavor really comes through. It had a strong matcha taste without crossing into bitterness, and the balance between the earthy matcha and sweet strawberry was super well done. Not too sweet, not too bitter! Just really smooth and balanced overall. Definitely understand why this place gets so much love on social media. Excited to come back and hopefully try the persimmon matcha next season.

    Matcha Einspanner & Strawberry Matcha
    Olivia K.

    I've heard so much about the matchas that are sold here, so it's been on my list for awhile. And I finally made my way over. I've noticed that this cafe has a good stream of people always coming in. You do have to wait a bit for your order because they bulk prepare their orders. But, it's definitely worth a try. I personally got to try the strawberry matcha. The matcha flavor was good. As for the strawberry bottom, it was more jam-y than I expected. It was the exact taste of strawberry jam that you would put on a toast than pure crushed strawberries. Although this particular one isn't my preferred strawberry matcha, I think some people would enjoy it. I did like the sweetness that came from it.

    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.

    Strawberry matcha
    Gina D.

    Honestly this is my favorite spot in Astoria/LIC for matcha and in my top 5 for NYC without a doubt. The outside might not strike you as a cafe as they have dark tinted windows of very minimalist design and just the word 'verse' printed in white. When you walk in the cafe has some seating and most people were on laptops working. It's a very lowkey vibe with calm music playing in the background. The highlight are the seasonal drinks! I first came when they had the persimmon matcha and I was MINDBLOWN- can't wait for it to come back. This time I went and grabbed the earl grey lavender matcha and the strawberry matcha both delicious. The flavor of matcha is rich and good. Would highly encourage you to try it out. Friend said the strawberry matcha was one of the best she ever had. From what I know as well they make all their jams and purees fresh in house! The matcha is at a bit of a hefty price tag of $8 just about after tax but in my option -- worth it! Unfortunately don't have the pic of the persimmon matcha but it was the star out of all 3.

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    4.3(165 reviews)
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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!

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    4.1(113 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Upper East Side, Yorkville
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    4.1(217 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Upper East Side
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    Loved this little hidden gem on the Upper East Side! It's the perfect spot for getting some work…read moredone between 3-7 when it's a little quieter while having a global snack (The Portuguese Pastel de Nata are my favorite and with a $10+ purchase you get one for free). I had their Peach Iced Tea but the Rose Matcha is also a favorite & although I don't drink coffee it seems that the French Kiss Latte is ordered a lot so grab one and leave your own review! Lol . The Banana muffin was really tasty too. I split it with a girl I met in the store and she said it paired really well with their iced coffee so that's a plus. It can get a little busy in there in the morning & at lunch since there's a hospital nearby (and they give them a discount which is really ni but they're quick so service isn't a problem. Finally, their little anonymous words of encouragement jar & the book crossing are super cool and a great way to spread sunshine in the city. Definitely check it out! FlightsxForks

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