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    Matcha
    Sandy X.

    I came here on Saturday around 3pm and there was a line wrapped outside the store. The line moves pretty quickly and we waited around 15 mins to order. I ordered the earl grey matcha and strawberry matcha. The strawberry matcha was pretty good. The strawberry jam tasted fresh and housemade. The earl grey matcha was my favorite. The earl grey mixed well with the matcha and wasn't overpowering. Overall, I'll come back if I'm near the area.

    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.

    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.

    Matcha Einspanner
    Teev R.

    The hype is absolutely real, the matcha here is incredible. Setting: Bright cafe with seating (but gets full quickly) and a long line. Service: Quick, kind, and efficient. The lines are long though - I waited 20 mins. for this matcha! Drinks: I ordered the Iced matcha einspanner (with whole milk); the earthy matcha was delicately complemented by the lightly sweet, thick einspanner cream.

    Marlene S.

    Second time here and the hype is real. I had the earl gray lavender matcha both times, and my bff had the strawberry one. We both loved our drinks and the food was tasty. The line and wait can be a bit long, but I appreciate that they don't rush to ensure quality.

    earl grey lavender matcha latte, strawberry matcha latte
    Joanna C.

    Tried one of their signature drinks, the earl grey lavender matcha latte, and it was beautifully balanced: earthy, refreshing, with just the right hint of sweetness. I also ordered the soy-marinated tuna rice bowl, which contained both lean tuna and otoro (fatty tuna). The rice was perfectly seasoned, honestly I probably could've finished two bowls myself. The space itself was inviting, with a cute interior, a mix of table and bar seating, and outdoor seating which is perfect on a nice sunny day. Just be prepared to wait bc the line was really long and didn't seem to end even when I left the cafe.

    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!

    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.

    Stephanie D.

    Matcha and egg sando were both good! Was able to get a seat at the counter as well and service was relatively quick even though it was busy

    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!

    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.

    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!

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    Breads Bakery - Upper East Side

    Breads Bakery - Upper East Side

    4.1
    (110 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $

    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!

    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.

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    Oslo Coffee Roasters

    Oslo Coffee Roasters

    4.3
    (298 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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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

    San Babila

    4.4
    (59 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    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.

    We came here for brunch on a Saturday afternoon as a group of six. Overall, the food was pretty…read moregood and the service was fine, but both the service and food were noticeably slow. They did bring out complimentary bread, which was appreciated, though it felt like something that should be standard rather than a highlight. One item someone in our group wanted -- the octopus burger -- was unfortunately unavailable, which was disappointing, especially given that it was brunch and still relatively early in the day. That said, the dishes we did order were good and well prepared. The space itself is nice: the front functions as a cute coffee shop, while the back has tables for sit-down dining. Because of that setup, the vibe feels more casual, but the menu offers solid options. Overall, it was a good experience, just not a great one -- a decent brunch spot, but nothing that blew us away.

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    Verse - cafes - Updated June 2026

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