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    Zelma's Caffe

    3.5 (30 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Interior - narrow but not crowded.
    Spencer K.

    Pleasant atmosphere, very pleasant service, nice coffee. I came here after my morning run (OK, I actually walk in the morning, but that makes me sound like I'm geriatric) Ann really needed a caffeine fix. I decided to come to Zelma's after passing by for a while; I am glad I came in. They were out of drip coffee, so they made me an Americano. The coffee was very good, proportions of coffee to water was evidence that the person behind the counter knew how to do coffee correctly. The counter staff was very friendly and did not seem frazzled even though they were finally getting a breather after the morning rush, which is when I came in. The outdoor seating area is small, but the folding table was pretty stable, and the folding chairs were fairly comfortable. Quite a surprise. Definitely another go-to place on my neighborhood list.

    iced matcha latte with oat milk
    Nicole M.

    Cute cafe! There's also games and books you can choose from while you enjoy your drink :)

    Chamomile iced tea
    Liz T.

    This coffee shop is close to my heart, as it opened the same time I moved to the neighborhood. The staff is always so kind- I've never had a bad experience. I come here often to do work if I am lucky enough to grab a table. They always have light jazz playing in the background and is usually full of students studying or friends catching up over coffee. If you come, I highly reccomend the dulce de leche latte and the brown sugar shaken espresso.

    Elysa D.

    Ambience, personality, service, perfect for everyone including meetings, dates, babies, pets. Best part of our weekend. Staff is exceptional.

    Amanda C.

    Exploring a new coffee shop that can effectively caffeinate you is one of those things needed to start off the morning right. I was pleasantly surprised when Zelma's opened up in the neighborhood. It's a small establishment, very clean, and neatly decorated with coffee signs, and small pieces of art. There was even a flower wall right by the entrance. There were pastries, a refrigerated section for yogurts and juices, everything you would need for breakfast. I got the latte to go. The barista was super nice and made it quickly for me. Coffee was full bodied, strong and better than anything I could make for myself at home. The only comment I would have is that the items on the chalkboard sign outside weren't on the menu inside, so that was a little confusing. I would love to return to have a coffee at the shop with a book.

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    I had a hot Matcha Latte and it was excellent. The seating was cozy and I enjoyed my visit. I will certainly come back in the future.

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    " What " went well "? All three, food, service, especially the ambiance. Nice place to have coffee.

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    10 months ago

    $9 for a lemonade??? That's insane. And shame on them for not posting the price. I like to support local businesses but ...

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    10 months ago

    The croissant I was served early this morning was extremely stale -- clearly not baked today. I won't be going to Zelma's again.

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    2 years ago

    I'm sorry to say but the matcha latte was not good at all and over priced. Would not come here again. The matcha was just blend.

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    Love Zelma's. The coffee is delicious and the vibe is really relaxing. I was hoping a great neighborhood cafe would pop up and here it is.

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    4 years ago

    Place was nice and cozy also woman is a smoke show that works there. But yea coffee seems good nice and quaint spot.

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    4 years ago

    My coffee was weak and shitty, it tasted like milk soup. For almost 7$ this is ridiculous! Don't get their hot coffees.

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    Amavi - Mid Course - included in Prix Fixe (~$140)

    Amavi

    3.8(58 reviews)
    3.4 miMidtown East

    Service could've been a little quicker. This is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant that is…read moreintimate perfect for celebrations. We celebrated a birthday here and everything felt elevated. Standouts: branzino cooked to perfection, dangerously good pita (we ordered extra), and the shrimp skewer. The hanger steak and lobster arrabbiata (could've been spicier) were also hits. Chicken skewer? Just okay. We had thLychee martinis & Dreams of Amalfi Hazelnut bar, crème brûlée (we topped itwith melted chocolate from the cheesecake), and Dubai chocolate cheesecake On the pricier side, but worth it for the ambiance, service, and flavors. Perfect spot for date nights, birthdays & special moments.

    We came here to celebrate a birthday... after perusing their website and IG we decided this was a…read moregreat place to celebrate a birthday.... Well we were kinda right. Amavi is a great place to celebrate a birthday if you like a loud, DJ spinning, hookah smoking, over priced Mediterranean restaurant, this is the place for you. Now, this isn't to say this isn't a good place but be prepared. The food is decent, nothing to run and tell anyone about, except their Bronzino was absolutely delish! I wish everything else was at the level of this dish. Here is a run down of everything we ordered and ranked.... 1= fire the chef, 10 = Michelin Star Grilled Octopus :6 Caramelized onion Hummus :7 Sautéed Tiger Prawns :7 Tuna Crudo: 10 Bronzino: 10 Salmon: 8 Lamb Chops: 7 Mashed Potato: 8 Asparagus : 7 Lobster Aribbatta: 5 Hazelnut bar: 0 Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake: 0 Whatever you do, don't order desert. They are not worth it. So if you're looking for a lively and loud space with decent food.... Walk on over! Enjoy

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    Keki Modern Cakes - Bouncy cheesecake

    Keki Modern Cakes

    4.4(560 reviews)
    3.6 miMidtown East
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    Wow, this little shop is unassuming, it definitely catches the eye, especially for someone like me…read morewho loves Asian pastries. I've never tried a Japanese cheesecake before and was extremely excited to be able to pick up some treats for my coworkers as well as my partner's birthday cake from Keki. Ordering is fairly straightforward and done with a simple machine outfront. Once your order is ready one of the staff members hands it to you through a window; there is no inside area accessible to customers but our food came quickly and we took it back to the office. The cheesecake was fantastic. I read a bit about the background of the shop online and how the owner really cares about using high-quality ingredients, specifically dairy. It was justas described, light and bouncy. I enjoyed how it was not overly sweet and found that it was all too easy to devour the entire cake over the course of two days. Despite it not having much weight to it, it traveled surprisingly well as I took it home on my three train commute! Similar to what others have said, the real highlight of the shop, in my opinion, are their cream puffs. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the outer layer was thin yet had a nice little crunch to it. We tried the classic milk, cookies & cream pistachio and ube flavors. Our favorite was the pistachio by far, which had such a unique yet decadent flavor and our second favorite was the milk cream puff. There's not much else I can say other than you really have to go here and try the desserts yourself. If you're a fan of Japanese desserts that are rich yet not too sweet, you'll be a fan of Keki.

    Just got some tarts here so my review isn't reflecting what they're known for or typically have. I…read moreliked these ok because it was creamy and light, not too sweet either, but it may be the crust part that I wasn't as much of a fan of. There are lots of other tart places that do something sinilar and didn't really think these were that memorable. But read this keeping in mind I didn't try to cake items so that product may be better if all you're looking for is a light fluffy dessert that's not too sweet. Try something else here! Just did take out option here so not much to ambiance or service from my experience to speak on.

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    Prince Tea House

    Prince Tea House

    4.2(228 reviews)
    3.6 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

    This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

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