I heard about Verse and I've wanted to come try it out. Coming in on a Saturday afternoon, there was a line to the door. But after ordering the drink, I felt like it came out decently fast. I had the strawberry matcha. It was a decent matcha, but not sure if it stood out though. read more

After getting KBBQ in Queens and discovering that Verse was nearby, we stopped by. The inside was packed and people had their laptops out despite it being too busy at that time for it to be a laptop-friendly cafe. Regardless, we were able to find a table for the four of us. I had wanted the persimmon matcha but it turned out to be out of season :( so I got the strawberry matcha instead. The matcha was so good and I finished in within probably 10 minutes. It was definitely in the top 5 matchas I have ever had and I would definitely return if I'm in the area. read more

Verse - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Very cute. I always thinking of ordering something different but I love the strawberry matcha, it's always the perfect color and the sweetness from the strawberries compliments the matcha. The staff is friendly. read more

Verse - Strawberry matcha - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Quite literally my favorite neighborhood cafe. My only wish is that they would serve brunch all week & that the lines weren't so long lol. I love their matcha, especially the matcha einspanner. I wish I got to try the viral persimmon one but I didn't get to go when it was in season. My go to brunch items are the egg sandwich, the soy marinated tuna bowl and the salmon toast. The fish is so fresh and that's because they get their delivery in the morning of! The service is great, although a bit slow. However, that does mean they take their time and effort with each drink which I can't complain about. read more

Verse - Soy marinated tuna bowl to go - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

This cafe was one of the most highly recommended cafes in Astoria and I knew I had to go there for their matcha. I got there around 5pm and there was a huge crowd. They hand whisk their matcha for each drink so that is why the wait is so long but it is so worth it. Their Earl Grey Lavender Matcha Latte is probably one of the best matcha drinks I've had in my life!! You can taste each element in the syrup and the matcha flavor also shines through in the drink. I love this cafe and I will def come back! read more

Verse - Earl Grey Lavender Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

I came here to try the famous strawberry matcha drink! My friend ordered the persimmon matcha drink. The strawberry is sweet and delicious with a good balance of matcha that really balances out the sweetness. The persimmon taste more like a cinnamon, but it was still delicious! In terms of seating, we went on a Saturday morning, so it was extremely busy and a bit difficult to find a seat, but it was a really cute spot to check out. read more

Verse - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Really amazing matcha -- the quality is so good and they whisk it to order. I'm so sick of bad quality matcha but this place does it right. I got the strawberry matcha and it was perfectly sweet while also striking a great balance with the matcha. I also got the egg sando takeaway, which was delish. Perfectly soft milk bread with the edges cut off, and the egg salad inside was creamy and just eggy enough. The cafe itself is also so cute. The woodsy interior makes it really cosy and elegant, with decent amount of seating. It would be perfect to sit and stay for a bit -- whether it's reading or chit chatting. Will be back again! read more

Verse - Egg sando - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Been waiting to try this place for a while. It was a busy Saturday waited about 20/30 in line. Place was packed but the match was worth the wait. Place is small and every table is as taken even the outside ones but staff was very accommodating and willing to help and even thanked everyone for being so patient. Didn't get to have food this time around but everything that was coming out looked delicious. Place is nice and cozy but busy be ready to wait on busy weekends. read more

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Love the ambiance in the cafe. They have some bar seats and tables for people doing work or studying. The matcha is so good! We tried both Strawberry Matcha and Matcha Einspanner. They use fresh strawberries so it's not syrupy or too sweet. The cream on the einspanner was so good, also not too sweet. Excited to try the persimmon matcha and some of their other seasonal drinks read more

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Always a solid choice for a little matcha or espresso!! The service is amazing as per usual they make drinks super quick even though the lines are long. It's nice and cozy with seats inside and outside. There's always seats when we go (usually the outsides ones because it's cold out). The employees are super friendly! The matcha einspanner is probably my favorite drink I've had so far! The salted maple mandarin latte is excellent too but I'm a matcha girl and my husband loves maple highly recommend read more

Verse - hot salted maple mandarin latte and Iced Matcha einspanner - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Went here a couple times and it's gotten more and more popular each time. Great place to work if you can grab a table. Drinks are great, they're a bit small but they don't skimp out on the matcha. The egg toast was good as well but a little bit pricy. Ambiance as a whole was really nice and calm and it's great that Astoria has a nice local cafe like this. read more

Verse - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Coffee itself is great, but the ambiance every time I go stresses me out. I think we need a better laptop policy, at least on the weekends, since it's impossible to find a seat and people can camp out at the cafe for hours. It would be fine if there was more seating or if it wasn't this popular, but it truly has been overcrowded every time I go. A bit odd that they serve an extensive food menu on the weekends when seating is the busiest as well. Love the salted maple mandarin latte, so good and it's what brings me back here. But, I don't know if I can recommend the matcha, it's just okay. read more

A cute cafe in LIC! I loved the vibe of the place. I placed my order and took a seat. You can enjoy your drink to stay or to go. I opted to stay and my drink was brought out to me very quickly after placing my order. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating along with seating at a bar in the cafe which I haven't seen in a long time. It was really relaxing. Great music that isn't too loud and a comfortable environment to read or get work done. I got a lavander matcha latte and it was delicious. I definitely have to go back to enjoy their lunch menu and other specialty drinks read more

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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 read more

Verse - matcha einspanner, strawberry matcha - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Incredible matcha and food and just everything. Worth the trip, definitely coming back. I got the strawberry matcha and it was the smoothest matcha, balanced in sweetness with the jam. The matcha einspanner had delicious cold cream and also a standout. The food was the best too, we got 2 of the salmon toasts and that was absolutely delicious in every part. It was deconstructed with this perfectly toasted bread on the side and a plate of fresh ingredients across the crème fraiche, roe, salmon and dill. Definitely get this. And definitely get the Asian pear salad, super fresh and delicious. I'm just so impressed by how everything we tried was perfection, and raised the bar for what I thought a matcha place and cafe food could be!! read more

Verse - Strawberry matcha and einspanner (cold cream) matcha - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Pretty nice cafe that seems to be Japanese-themed. Went on a Saturday noon and it was packed, they're quite popular. Seems people spend time and work here. We sat at the bar. Got the Horchata Latte and the Nutella bread thing. Wish they had more options like Pistachio latte, etc. read more

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Visiting NYC from STL and went here as my first stop. I got the iced matcha einspänner. I really enjoyed it. It wasn't too sweet and the matcha was a lot better than other places I've been. My family also got the strawberry matcha and yuzu latte and said they were very good as well. The only thing that wasn't my favorite was the long line in such a small place, but I suppose that's a testament to their popularity. Overall, nice experience! read more

Verse - Iced Matcha Einspänner - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

One of the best matcha places I've tried. My favorite are 12, Verse, 108, and Sorate. I love the seasonal matcha lattes and I love the intensity of the matcha. The persimmon complimented the matcha well and I haven't seen it done anywhere else. Perfect amount of sweet was for me and a decent size cup! I'm a happy camper. The hojicha is solid too. Workers are usually pretty fast and this spot fills up quickly. If you're going to study, I recommend coming early. read more

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This spot was incredible! It was very busy with the line coming out the door but moved pretty quick. The atmosphere was great with a DJ on one side and a Filipino organization raising awareness for natural climate issues on the right. We got a matcha tea drink which was so creamy and light! I was addicted to that drink. The toast we got with the salmon spread tasted great individually, crazy together. Although it is up in Astoria I will have little excuse coming back up here to try more of their menu items. read more

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Let's start this off by saying I am not a matcha guy. My buddy who is a connoisseur though rated this a 7.5/10. The line was pretty long because this place got picked up by the algorithm recently. We chatted with a girl in the line who is a regular and she gave us some recommendations. We got the ICED MATCHA EINSPÄNNER and this was a religious experience for me I had them add vanilla and it was the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. We were lucky to be able to grab a table as some people were leaving, but don't expect to get a table in peak hours, it's packed. read more

The strawberry matcha here is a must-order! The matcha is quality and the strawberry puree is perfect. I was able to order it with oatmilk and half sugar. Will be back here again soon for another SM! read more

Verse - Strawberry matcha with oat milk (half sugar) - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Super sleek cafe with matcha lattes that can compete with the best in NY. I took mine to go, but there were plenty of seating for those who want to hang around. Their food also looks good so might have to stop by and grab a bite next time. read more

Verse - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Cute coffee shop offering a Wide array of coffee drinks along with Artisanal baked goods. Clean and plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. Staff is very friendly and polite. Espresso is on point and the cookie bear is quite tasty. read more

Verse - Tasty bear - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

A friend brought me to this hidden gem in Astoria called Verse. It's a cozy cafe with a minimalist wooden Japanese vibe, located just two blocks from the Astoria Blvd station. In addition to regular cafe drinks and pastries, they also serve small bites like sushi hand rolls, sushi boxes, and salads. We left around one in the afternoon, and the cafe was bathed in warm sunlight. It's definitely a great spot to catch up with one or two friends or to enjoy a book alone. read more

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I've been here several times and each time has been such a nice experience. The cafe is warm and airy, with lots of seating. The staff has always been friendly and willing to answer any questions you may have. The menu has a really great mix of coffee and tea selections, along with pastries. The matcha is really delicious as is the chai. I always find myself stopping here when I'm in the neighborhood. I would definitely recommend coming here! read more

Met the owner Harmony through my cousins... she's the sweetest ! Tried their strawberry matcha by recommendation of my cousins, and it did not disappoint. It was the perfect combination of matcha and strawberry jam, and not super overpowering with either! Would definitely come back and try more when I'm in town. read more

Verse - Cold brews and strawberry matcha - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Verse Coffee in Astoria is doing something really cool. The menu is awesome, the staff is great, and they're clearly taking Japanese coffee and tea culture seriously in a way that feels thoughtful and intentional. My biggest issue though is the lack of control over the space. People seem to treat it like a coworking spot whether it's a weekday or weekend. Every time we visit there are folks who seem to be sitting for hours with laptops who don't appear to be buying anything, which makes it tough for paying customers to actually sit and enjoy the shop. At the counter the staff asked if my order was "for here or to go," and I honestly had to respond, "For here... where?" It's a shame because the shop itself is beautiful and the glassware is amazing. This is exactly the kind of place where you want to sit down and enjoy the coffee properly. Overall, still a great addition to Astoria and clearly doing a lot right. With a little more structure around seating, this place could easily be a five-star spot. read more

I'm so glad this place exists in Astoria! It's a great specialty coffee shop with a really nice aesthetic inside, including beautiful stoneware, cups, coasters, etc. I like the attention to detail and thought put into making it an experience. The espresso itself was absolutely perfect, it was pulled well and the beans are from Sey coffee which of course is one of the best roasters in NYC! Matcha pound cake/ loaf cake was ok, middle of the road and didn't taste much like matcha. I also got a financier which decent. I'm looking forward to trying the food that they make in house such as the sando or sushi. Prices are very reasonable, which is appreciated! Service was friendly albeit a bit slow and disorganized, which is why it lost a star for me. It's probably just because it's new and I would expect service to improve in efficiency and speed over the coming months. read more

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Such a cute little Japanese coffee shop in Astoria! I stopped by here on a Saturday morning after working out. Service is a bit slow but the quality of the coffee is amazing! Have some patience - this is for those lazy weekend mornings! read more

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I drove through crazy traffic (since LIRR on strike) for 30mins today just to come here, but ended up they are closed. I checked on google that they are opened today before I head over!! Plus I spent money for in the car meter for nothing now!! Very disappointed!! read more

I am so ecstatic that I discovered Verse! We're so used to all the "cool" and good cafes being in Manhattan, so happy to see we have such good quality matcha right here in Queens! The staff was super friendly, WiFi was free and worked well. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was a great space for getting some work done. The staff was super friendly and helpful with recommendations as it was my first time. It's a smaller space but they do well with having a good amount of seating inside where you can either choose a table or sit at the bar. I ordered the Earl Gray Lavender Matcha with oat milk and it was 10/10. I did notice that if you wanted whole milk they use a lactose free option which is good to know for next time. It's the perfect amount of sweetness without being overly sweet and not super grassy like some matcha spots can be. The baristas weigh and hand whisk the matcha in front of you. You can tell from the color that this is good ceremonial grade matcha. Price point was pretty much what you're paying at most cafes in NYC, about $8. I watched them make multiple strawberry matchas while I sat and finished my work which looked incredible. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Verse - Earl gray lavender matcha with oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Super solid cafe spot! My friends and I visited verse twice -- once on a weekday and the other on a weekend in order to try the food items that were only offered on weekends. Both times that we visited, we were extremely impressed by the quality of drinks that were made here. In particular, we really liked the lavender earl gray matcha, the matchata, and also the hojicha. I also thought their iced lattes are also pretty solid. We also tried the strawberry Matcha and the Matcha einspanner but we thought that these two drinks were pretty average in terms of taste, the strawberry Matcha was a bit sour and the einspanner when mixed, kind of mudded the Matcha taste, so just would not recommend these two drinks. On the weekend that we visited, we also ordered the chirashi box, I thought the price was extremely reasonable for the amount of food that you got, and also the variety of fish and the quality of fish that you got. The fish was really fresh, I didn't think the pieces were a bit thin, but it was still really good. The only thing I didn't really like was the squid that was included, I thought it was a bit hard in texture, and I didn't really like the flavor of it but that might just be a preference thing. In terms of the ambience of the café, I really love the cozy wooden almost mid-century modern feel of the interior. I really love how warm and bright all the wood accents give to the café and I love how they organized the seating! I did wish the bar area had hooks to hang your purses since the chairs itself have pretty big gaps that you wouldn't be able to put your purse behind you. But a pretty minor detail. Overall service was just average. I wouldn't say that was anything outstanding about the service here but there's also nothing bad to say about it. TLDR; love the drinks here, love the interior, decent service, would recommend and will definitely be back! read more

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I was looking for a relaxing cafe with some cozy vibes in my area to bring my book and forget the world outside. They have matcha powder and do classic drinks plus signature coffees and matcha. They also have food but haven't checked yet. read more

Verse - Gorgeous iced matcha latte (mine was with oat milk). - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

I loved this cafe! All the food and drinks that we got here were great. I especially loved the lean tuna bowl and the egg sando. My only complaint was that they didn't have seating inside so we had to sit outside while it was drizzling. Not sure if this is always the case though since it looked like they were setting up for an event inside. Overall, I would highly recommend for a weekend brunch! read more

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This is my second time here; I came once before after looking up matcha spots in Astoria with good reviews and finding this place. We tried the earl grey matcha and osmanthus honey latte last time, both of which were incredible. They put a lot of effort into their matcha, and each cup comes out a perfect shade of green and super creamy. I decided to come back a second time because I missed the earl grey matcha - it's that good! We also got a hot horchata latte, which was super warm and cozy- perfect for fall/winter. Servers are nice, but drinks can take a little bit to make because they hand-whisk the matcha for each cup. The cafe itself is cute, with dark wood notes and lots of natural light. This is hands down one of my favorite matchas in the city :) read more

Verse - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

The best matcha place in Astoria. I go every Friday so that I can get my matcha with an egg sando. Ambiance is nice and cute and service is as good as can be. I'm certain they use a higher grade matcha than most place and that really shines in the depth of flavor the matcha has. Truly amazing and I am a loyal customer read more

Amazing. Phenomenal. THE BEST MATCHA IN NYC. The list is simple, the list is easy. 1. verse 2. Kijitora 3. Nippon Cha The strawberry matcha latte with almond milk is my go-to. The syrup is made in house and contains no added sugar. For my gluten free / vegan people you must order the banana nut bread & request to have it warmed ... sooooo yum! read more

Verse - Strawberry Matcha latte w almond milk! - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York

Cute and cozy cafe with a focus on matcha. Good for working/studying or grabbing a bite with friends. I came here on a Friday morning and noticed it's a very quiet space. There's a good amount of seating, a mix of tables and bar seating. The tables do fill up with people working/studying but there was still some seating available. The matcha latte was great, very smooth and strong matcha flavor. I also enjoyed my butter croissant as it was heated up. Customer service was great, they even have a rewards card. The WiFi was good, there's a restroom, and there seemed to be a few outlets around the room. read more

My new favorite spot in Astoria! It's so close to where I live and I was so happy to find a QUALITY cafe. Their prices are so fair, especially for the egg sando which was $8 and filled me up. Amazing quality drinks, milk is steamed to perfection. And of course, the matcha is amazing. Highly highly recommend and the owner Harmony is so sweet too! Beautiful cozy interior and great service. read more

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high quality matcha, lots of fun drink options (love their seasonal specials!) and all the staff are lovely. it can get super crowded especially on weekends since it is a relatively small(though beautiful) space, but otherwise I love it! happy to have in the neighborhood! read more

Verse - strawberry matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Astoria, New York