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4.3 (24 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Gab G.

Was curious about this London import and recently stopped in. Flat white was fantastic and they have a lot of seating at this location. Would return to this or the other midtown location!

Iced Americano
Aram L.

Nice cafe around the corner from the Chrysler Building in midtown NYC. We were trying to find a less crowded place to have a quick bite and coffee during the holiday season and visited here. The folks working at the front took our oder and brought everything to our table. The two bites we got were good. I found the banana bread quite interesting and it grew on me the more I ate it. I also ordered the iced americano which was quite good. Nice clean spot with some spots to eat. I heard that it can get quite busy during the weekdays but when we went in the weekend it wasn't busy at all which we enjoyed.

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Dave Q.

It's cookie time... wondering around Midtown and we saw WatchHouse, the cookie and bakery items looked delicious. We ordered a chocolate chip cookie and dang it was good. The other pastries and cookies looked delicious also. If you're close to one of there locations, I'd grab a cookie! The staff was friendly and the facility is well organized, clean and welcoming.

Nicole N.

Stumbled upon this British coffee shop while I was in the midtown area! Their iced latte featured their 1892 Espresso bean which indeed offered a fruity, peachy flavor. The ratio of milk and espresso was appropriate and the drink came out with an aesthetic wooden tray. For pastries, the pain au chocolat was very tasty! It featured a generous amount of dark chocolate. The glazed portions and flaky salt complemented the crunchy croissant parts. I got the rest of my pastries to-go. At home, the reheated hot bun was good too. I enjoyed the spices and raisins with their smooth butter. The chocolate chip cookie was solid with a good mix of chocolate chunks and again the flaky salt. The sticky toffee bun was very chewy after a gentle reheat in the oven. Located on the ground floor of the Chrysler building, the space itself is very aesthetically pleasing. Its spacious with large windows. The warm tones and wood based furniture does give warm, home-y vibes. Great place to study/do computer work or catch up with others. Wifi was smooth. They allowed computers, but kindly ask for the table back after 90-minutes if it becomes busy. Staff were friendly!

Good seating!
Ian B.

A purist coffee experience; no syrups, just great coffee. The aesthetic is a little fancy for my taste, but the coffee is genuine third-wave. We had a great experience overall!

Travis P.

Coffee that will raise your eyebrows and your voice as you exclaim how great it is! Try the dark chocolate sea salt cookie for a perfectly crispy on the outside / chewy on the inside treat. Order at the counter and they'll bring your drink to the table.

Jamie L.

I hadn't heard of WatchHouse until this location recently popped up right by Grand Central. The space has a sleek, modern aesthetic with warm wood tones and a clean, minimalistic vibe that I really liked. I got a cold brew, which was reasonably priced. The barista suggested I try something from their Rarities Collection which was a more elevated and takes time to brew. It's definitely on the pricier side, but if I'm feeling adventurous I just might give it a try.

Hazlenut peach danish
Jennifer L.

One of the most luxurious coffee spots in the city. The ambiance is amazing with lots of seatings, outlets as well as a bathroom so it's definitely a great spot to wfh. I had the most expensive pour over of my life at $28 which came with tea pairing & a QR code to learn about its origins. Im not a coffee expert of any means but it had a nice depth of fruity finishing notes. I would love to come back to try a regular latte as well as some other pastries because the bakery portion has full points too!!!

Banana bread, cardamom bun
Sylvia T.

Pretty good! The banana bread with the glaze is so yummy and super moist. The cardamom bun has great flavor but a tad dry. Chocolate chip cookie is one of the better ones I've had in the city tbh. Loved the salt. Super cute inside!

iced latte
Celine K.

i liked the coffee flavor here, the only sweeteners they offered were honey and simple syrup. the simple syrup paired well with the iced latte

Flat white and caprese
Michele A.

I absolutely love this place! The coffee is fantastic. They offer a wonderful ambiance, and the pastries are exquisite. The staff is friendly and always ready to help.

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This is a really small location, with no restrooms (I thought all food service spots were required to have them)

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Love the ambience of the cafe. Pastries selection was limited but delicious. Great coffee. And good service is a plus. Highly recommend.

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