The Yummiest Coffee & Tea in New York

Malaparte

★★★★☆ 4.1 (446) • $$

"Malaparte has a strong reputation in the area so figured to give it a go. The place is small and tables are tight but that is nyc. We started with the beet salad and tuna salad app. Both were delicious. The rigatoni pesto and paparedelle bolognese were lovely. Could have been a little more al dente but all good. The pork chop special was a play on milanese style but the pork chop bad a parmesan topping. It was good as well. There were only two desserts that didn't jump out to us so didn't go for it. Wine selection was good too. I would recommend and come back. 4 stars."

Anytime Street St. Marks

★★★★★ 4.6 (43)

"Cheap eat spot in Manhattan! Their cupbop ranges from $8.99 to $10.99, or $11.99 if you want to make it half and half. Students can enjoy extra 10% off. Although the rice bowl portion size is relatively small than a regular korean rice bowl, it's totally enough for me and my friend. They load up our bowls with meat, kimchi and salad so it is more filling than we thought. The fried dishes are also made to order. I can see myself coming back for affordable meals. ＊Bulgogi & Pork Katsu Cupbop＊Spicy Pork & Popcorn Chicken Cupbop**We agreed their sweet and spicy sauce is really good, meaning you can't go wrong with their spicy food. The rice is seasoned with seaweed, mayo, and we can taste a hint of yuzu flavor from the salad dressing. Spicy pork and popcorn chicken are our favorite protein toppings. ＊Regular Chicken Mandu＊Sweet and Spicy Chicken Mandu**WOW the deep fried mandu is so delicious! The regular one comes with a sweet soy sauce to dip into, while the sweet and spicy one is coated with a shiny glazed sauce, giving it a richer flavor profile. Each mandu is stuffed with chicken so it's very filling."

Tenten

★★★★☆ 4.1 (39)

"@tenten_nyc is a vietnamese restaurant that specializes in northern style pho! there are four options you can choose from. they also sell coffee and other drinks! this is the perfect place to go to on a cold winter day.ft:-#2: rice noodle with beef shin and brisket: the main thing i noticed was that the noodles were wider. the broth was very delicious in terms of flavoring and was perfectly salted. the beef was insanely tender. overall, a pretty good bowl of pho. i got fried dough sticks on the side and i really recommend it. fried dough sticks were a large part of my childhood!-#3: rice noodle with sauteed beef and garlic: the broth in this bowl was noticeably different from the other bowl, and it was quite delicious. it was definitely not the "normal" pho broth flavor that i was imagining, but nevertheless, really delicious. the sautéed beef was seasoned nicely, and definitely added more flavor to the broth. -lemongrass peach tea with fresh peach and orange slices: wow!!! i really loved this drink! the peach was the most prevalent flavor, but mixed well with everything else. it isn't too too peachy which i like. super refreshing!tènten119 Baxter St Unit B, New York, NY 10013thank you for having me follow @rebeccatakesnyc for more nyc content!"

Takahachi Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"This Japanese bakery was a safe haven for me back when I worked in FiDi. They have a wonderful assortment of pastries and are famous for all things matcha. The matcha crepe is delicious, with the bitterness of the matcha powder perfectly complementing the cool cream and red beans layered within the roll. Their sweet items are always perfectly sweet for me, not over the top and tooth-achingly so.Their savory items are also stellar. I especially love the California sandwich, which is essentially a California roll in sandwich form, with imitation crab meat, avocado, and masago mayo. Simple yet tasty and comforting. Big fan of their delicious beef curry pastries as well."

Stowaway

★★★★☆ 3.8 (57) • $$

"Great spot. The fries are as closest thing to bojangles' within hundreds of miles and that's a great thing. The pancake is amazing as is the fried chicken. Oysters are fresh and wonderful and they have a consistent happy hour. Soundtrack is also usually on point and carries the southern theme in the best way possible. I've heard Robert Lester Folsom not once but twice here. Oh yeah and the biscuits are some of the best you will find. The servers are very attentive and helpful."

Sunday to Sunday

★★★★☆ 4 (122) • $$

"I love their coffee and had breakfast there on my most recent trip to New York. On the server's recommendation I had the cashew mushroom toast which I can still taste and my daughter had the French toast, which was a huge, thick slab of bread cooked to perfection. All in all, both menu items were delicious and I'll absolutely eat there again!"

Five Leaves

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"Came here for brunch. We felt like the service here was really odd. We put our names in and were pleasantly surprised that the wait was shorter than expected, but after we were sat we were ignored for 15 minutes. Had to ask 2 separate people if we could place our order. The person who took our order was nice, but then disappeared again until we flagged someone down again to ask for the check. We watched both tables on either side of us get seated and served their meals - and one table finished their meal, paid, and left - before our food came out. Food was delicious but the energy kind of felt weirdly hostile - not sure I'll be back because it almost felt like we were unwelcome. Am I not quirky enough to dine here or something? Really strange experience."

Hanamizuki Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (550) • $$

"Stopped by around 11:45am on a Monday, it was busy but not too packed, we were able to get a table for 4 easily. It is self service and self busking, order at the back at the register. The vibes are super cute!The salmon onigiri ($5.50) was pretty disappointing, it was not super flavorful and was a bit dry honestly. The shiso leaf overpowered the salmon as it was a bit bland. I would not recommend. The chicken karage ($6) was much better flavor wise, and there was a decent amount of chicken, but the chicken itself was no longer crispy at all, and I wish there was more mayo. If I were to come back, I would probably get this one again. Overall, pretty cute spot with not too bad prices, but definitely aren't the best onigiri in town."

5ive Spice

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"I made an Ubereats delivery since I was craving some heartwarming pho on a cold, chilly night. The order was well packaged and prepared in a timely manner. I ordered the 5 Spice Special Pho ($22), 6 pcs Rooster Wings ($13), and Summer Rolls ($12). While a bit pricey, the pho did includes lots of toppings and ingredients. The special had a variety of meats like sliced raw angus round eye, sliced angus brisket, braised boneless beef ribs, and Vietnamese beef balls. The broth is flavorful and it was a delicious bowl of pho. I also enjoyed the wings, which were crispy and covered in a garlic chili dressing. The summer rolls were also fresh, but the rice paper was on the thicker side.Overall, my meal here was delicious and definitely satisfied my Vietnamese cravings. It is on the pricey side though."

Stocked Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (239) • $$

"I honestly think about this place and it makes me miss Brooklyn so bad. I used to go there a couple times a week and buy usually a coffee and maybe some tater tots or fries, and it just felt like home. The staff were always so friendly. One staff member was playing the meat puppets one time and we got into a conversation about it. Just the sweetest people. I was working on a project on my laptop and would be there for like 4 hours at a time. Still working on it... lol. Whenever I come across stuff I wrote there I feel nostalgic for the space. Such an amazing, community-building space. I'm sorry I never said goodbye when I move to LA. Food and beverages were always just the best. Thanks, guys."

Brooklyn Hero Shop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (53)

"Charming little sandwich shop in Brooklyn! The menu holds a great selection of sandwiches and more. You're guaranteed to find something to your liking. They were so sweet to me as I was deciding what to try. They let me sample a piece of their grilled chicken and the broccoli rabe - while giving me some recommendations from the menu. The grilled chicken was well season and cooked perfectly. The Broccoli rabe was pretty good. I ended up getting a chicken parm hero for my son and a chicken club on a roll for myself. I placed my order to go. My son and I enjoyed the sandwiches at home. The chicken cutlets were so fresh, with the perfect crispiness. I really enjoyed the garlic aioli and the sauce ithe chicken parm was pretty good too! The sandwiches were made to order and it didn't take long for them to be made. It gave me enough time to take a walk around the store and explore the store. I decided to try a peach juice that I saw in their refrigerator. It was a semi sweet, light juice consistency - I placed it in a glass with ice and hit the spot."

La Cantine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (81) • $$

"I am extremely passionate about la Cantine thanks to their chicken cutlet sandwiches they are the absolute best. Fresh, thin, crispy. Love the specials menu but hate how fast they run out. Love the quality and ingenuity of the ingredients and recipes. Love the cut of the lettuce. Could the environment be more warm and welcoming? Absolutely. Does it matter? Absolutely not. I'm not coming for friendship, I'm coming for cutlets."

Là Lá Bakeshop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (54)

"A super cute bakery! There's not much seating, just a small bench in the front corner and two tables, maybe fits 4-5 people? Delicious coffee and bakery! I asked the cashier and it's a chain from Vietnam! The coffee is very strong Vietnamese coffee and with the Pandan cream foam, super flavorful cream!I got the coconut Pandan sticky rice and holy- it's has such flavorful coconut cream and the sticky rice was so flavorful! It is pretty pricey, $16 for it but shared between two people it's very filling and worth it :)"

Ashbox

★★★★☆ 4.4 (158) • $

"Was early for a meeting nearby when this cute cafe caught my eye with its cheery yellow exterior. You have to be patient to order because only one customer is allowed inside at a time. The owner is very sweet and friendly ; she is the only one taking orders and packing up your order. Credit card are accept with $10 minimum. I tried the Spicy Tuna Poke - which was featured on the menu written out on post its. It's healthy comfort food - spicy tuna poke, avocado chunks, arugula over a bed of rice seasoned with fresh ginger and pickled daikon - but simple and delicious. It reminded me of the snack / light lunch that I used to have in Hawaii. I really appreciated how thoughtfully composed the rice was for taste and textures and was not just a plain blob of filler rice. What a find! And a pleasant surprise to find a little bit of Hawaii here in Greenpoint."

Hole In The Wall

★★★★☆ 4 (237) • $$

"One of the best aussie-style brunch spots I've ever been to! Hole in the wall is so good, it's a perfect spot to begin your day! My friend and I came here were immediately seated and got our food and drinks super fast. We started with the Nutella and regular mochas both really delicious. The food here is not to be slept on though. The breakfast burrito here is my all time favorite, especially when you add avocado. The burrito had eggs, avo, hashbrowns and a side of spicy salsa it was perfection. It also came with perfectly done fries (truly some of the best fries we ever had). We also ordered the kimchi scramble which was also so delicious and paired with a sweet gochujang sauce. I would come here again anytime, brunch here is some of the best!"

St. Jardim

★★★★☆ 4.2 (56) • $$

"The sunchokes were one of the best bites of food I've had in a while. We ordered another immediately after devouring the first."

Hole In The Wall - FiDi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (850) • $$

"Great cafe that serves a tasty Australian-style brunch. Service is very friendly. The wait times can sometimes be long but worthwhile. Outdoor seating is lovely at most times of the year and there is good shade coverage.The scrambled eggs and smoothies are always a solid choice."

Cena Brooklyn

★★★★☆ 3.7 (153) • $$

"Unique flavor and delicious cocktails. The Pulsd deal was amazing and introduced us to Cena near prospect park. They also have a location in Williamsburg. Not your traditional Mexican food with great vibes and delicious drinks. We started with shrimp ceviche which I would skip next time. The chips were too hard. The entrees were delicious and unique which I haven't seen anywhere. Who would have thought beet sauce to be so refreshing on an entree ? Drinks are amazing. Service was quick and the waitress were attentive."

Pegasus

★★★★☆ 4.2 (443) • $$

"I love eating here! Food is always so good, from Bfast to a nice yummy salad and many more delicious dishes. Everything is always fresh and the staff is always nice and attentive."

Odd Sister

★★★★☆ 4.2 (83)

"Wanted to do a little shopping and people watching in SoHo so we were walking the streets and spotted this gem. Can't say enough great things about this restaurant! It was brunch on a Saturday and we were promptly seated by a friendly hostess. Sitting across from the bar in the back of the restaurant. It was clean, beautifully decorated and had a great ambiance with candles all around. The food was amazing. Short Rib Fried Rice is a signature dish with Slow Roasted Short Rib, on top of Jasmine Rice with some amazing fresh herbs and spices. This was unique and special. The Odd Sister Burger was really good too. An 8oz beef patty with sharp cheddar, lettuce and tomato and served with crispy hot French fries. Bloody Mary's were special with the perfect amount of horseradish. Our server was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. She was very patient while we waited for my son to show up. I highly recommend this place, you won't be sorry. It's a great social experience where sophistication meets SoHo chic and yes... everyone guaranteed a good meal and a good time!"

Sammich Shop

★★★★★ 4.5 (53) • $$

"Came here on a Saturday afternoon to meet up with a friend. Looks like a coffee shop hidden in a Brooklyn neighborhood, but once you step inside, you'll find it's more than that. There's a swing behind a very Instagrammable backdrop. At the counter, you'll find their offerings of "Sammiches" and sliders and they are great.I got to try a variety of items. We both split two different "sammiches". The Signature Sammich ($10) was created by the owner as an item she grew up eating, which has a nice slice of Spam along with egg, corn, lettuce, and cheese. What they're known for is the Hotpot Sammich ($10), which they took the beef slices you usually boil in a hotpot and made it a sandwich with egg, onion, tomato, lettuce, and cheese. Delicious. Loved the toasted bread that they use, which enhances the taste.If you're not feeling the sandwich concept, they also make sliders, which are essentially mini versions of the sammiches.I also got a Frapp'eo, which is essentially an Oreo Frappuccino. If you love Oreo and Frappuccinos, then this is the drink for you on a nice hot day."

Banter

★★★★☆ 4.3 (736) • $$

"Banter is a gem!! After a long week of travel throughout NYC, my family and I brunched here on our last day. We got there at 8ish and it was nice and empty and quiet-- a great change of pace. This was also the best brunch/breakfast we had that trip (and we had a lot of brunch). I recommend the Golden Folded Eggs, they are cooked to fluffy perfection. And DONT SKIP OUT ON THEIR SOURDOUGH TOAST!! It taste so fresh and crusty and moist. LOVE! On top of this, their coffee is to daiiii for! Cappuccino is my go-to order. I wish we had Banters in Los Angeles"

Hole In The Wall - Flatiron

★★★★☆ 4.1 (374) • $$

"My friend and her husband recommended Hole in the Wall for brunch and I thought it was pretty decent. Restaurant has a rustic and modern vibe with friendly staff.I got the hot latte and power bowl. The latte was one of the better ones I've had in NYC. It's so smooth, rich, and creamy. The power bowl had quinoa as the base mixed in with different veggies. It was quite flavorful on its own even without added proteins.Highly recommend making a reservation in advance bc the restaurant was packed right before noon time!"

Weekends

★★★★☆ 4 (87) • $$

"Breakfast Burrito was excellent. Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance is irrelevant for me. Definitely going to return and try other items on the menu."

Dim Sum Sam

★★★★☆ 4 (180) • $$

"Genuinely not bad at all for a Times Square eat. I feel like the food near Times Square is always overpriced and not great but Dim Sum Sam was actually quite good. We got here for a weekday dinner and we were able to get a table quickly after placing our order.I ordered the Roast Duck Noodle Soup and it was quite good. I liked the rich broth paired with the Hong Kong style noodles. The duck also had the subtle sweetness to it although some parts were not super tender. I didn't care much for the vegetables in the dish. It was a solid noodle soup.Overall, not a bad eat at all especially if you're in the area. Something I thought was weird was that they placed a NYC sales tax on all the food which I feel like I haven't seen elsewhere. It seemed to be the same type of tax that you would get for buying clothes."

Citizens Of Chelsea

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"5 Stars for a GREAT Australian breakfast spot with dishes you'll be craving for months afterwards!I fell in love with Citizens when I was recently in NY and staying in Chelsea. I saw that it was Australian and was instantly in because Ausies are known for their fantastic coffee and breakfast shops.It was crowded, so we sat along a rail at the windows. Gwynneth helped us get settled in and took our orders. I got the Big brekkie, consisting of two poached eggs, toast, bacon, chicken sausage, smashed avo, chorizo baked beans, and hashbrowns. Yes, there were healthier options, no I did not regret this. My vegetarian husband went with the veggie breakfast burrito. It was a great amount of food (A LOT) and the coffee was on point. I'd definitely visit again (almost did that the next day!)."

Sunflower - Gramercy

★★★★☆ 4.2 (449) • $$

"My friend asked if we could do brunch and I agreeded. She picked the placed it was recommended by someone who had been there before. I did look them up before agreeing to go and saw the food looked delicious and wanted to try it out myself.We got there around 11:30 ish it wasn't to crazy you got seated right away and started browsing throughthe menu.I got a Latte and my friend got a cappuccino which were both very got but not hot enough. I was starving so we put in out food order right away . We both got the steak and eggs I got mine with a side of salad and sourdough bread and she got hers with whole wheat bread and potatoes. Hands down food was delicious the steak was done to perfection we got it medium which was very savory. I can definitely see me going back to try something else. Much recommended place."

YUBU

★★★★☆ 4.4 (388) • $$

"This small Korean restaurant/cafe offers some incredibly delicious tofu skin filled with rice and topped various topping ranging from crab meat, torched salmon, and bulgogi. I've tried a variety of tofu skin but this location in the East Village is an absolute must-try spot. They offer box sets which I highly recommend so you can try an array of flavors paired with a Korean beverage. I personally like the green grape soda paired with my box of 8 order. My personal top 3 favorites are Crab Meat, Bulgogi, and Torched Salmon. This small spot is beautifully decorated and organized showcasing a variety of drinks and mock sample of the tofu skin box sets. The cashier was attentive and thoroughly explained how each one is made (also you cannot substitute or alternate any item). There are available outdoor seatings so you can enjoy at the spot or take to-go. Overall an ideal spot to try one tofu skin as a small treat or an assortment to have a mini feast with friends or enjoy by yourself. Plus they give you Chupa Chups lollipops as a dessert which I presume to be mostly strawberry flavor"

Sunday Dreamin

★★★★★ 4.6 (20)

"Yummy in my tummy. It was so good that I ate way too much. Do you guys ever eat till you throw up? I couldn't resist and keep eating. Silly me didn't realize I can just come back next time. The service was very good, the guys here are good looking and nice! The sangria was just the way I like it. The squid ink pasta was good but needed a little more Parmesan. I'm a cheesy girl haha. I didn't get to try all the dessert, I got the tiramisu and it was amazing. I wanted to order more desserts but I had no more room. Come now while they just opened before you stand in line."

ACRE

★★★★☆ 4.4 (194) • $$

"ACRE sits among the great businesses in Greenpoint's Little Japan neighborhood, appealing to those looking for home decor or a meal. When you step in you'll find yourself in their retail store, with shelves of ceramic bowls, plates, wooden utensils, kind of like a fancier Muji. They also have bottles of sake and some kitchen supplies like sauces for sale.Make your way to the back for their restaurant, and you'll see a generous amount of seating, probably enough for like 40 people or so. There's even a backyard with tables and chairs, a dining area that looks just as large as the one inside, though it was too cold for me to hang out back there. Inside, it's reminiscent of a nice cafeteria, and there's no table service, so I found the $25+ price tag for the lunch sets a bit high. The karaage set came with purple rice and a salad and was pretty tasty, as was the hojicha latte I got to wash it all down with.As charming as the place was, I don't think I'm running back. The portions were too small, but that might be my American appetite talking."

The Grey Dog - West Village

★★★★☆ 4.1 (484) • $$

"I admittedly do not have my black belt in restaurant etiquette, but being directly asked to leave after 2 hours at the table just felt kind of wrong to me.I was here with 3 coworkers on a Sunday for brunch, and we were in the midst of an all-time gossip/vent session when our waitress came up and said she needed the table.We were just sitting there chopping it up for like 30 minutes after the corpses of our shared Chocolate Chip Pancakes and my Mediterranean Bowl got cleared from the table and I could see the waitress trying to get us out of there with her eyes ahahaha.2 hours is a lot so I do get it, but at the same time I don't get it. Part of what I'm paying for is the time to enjoy sitting there, letting my food settle and talking to whoever I'm eating with, not looking up at the clock to see how much longer I have until I need to leave. I don't know, I'm always open to constructive criticism. I'm not letting it reflect in the rating because I normally don't sit at a place for 2 hours.Outside of asked-to-leave-the-table gate, this place is delightful. A warm and cozy vibe that one could expect in Southwest Michigan, or "Swishigan" as the locals call it. A classic American brunch spot with huge portions and solid pancakes which is honestly harder to come by in NYC than you'd think. Really makes you wonder........My big homie showed up late and teetering that ever-so-fine line of being hungover/still drunk, so the Bloody Mary cured him. He was drinking that thing like it was water ahahaha. He also had a fit on that you would never catch him in at work... Corduroy pants?!?! Okay we see you big homie...Also, I just need to mention I'm blessed to have 3 coworkers who I like enough to see outside of working hours. GOD DID!IG @jnov_Tiktok @jnov__"

YUBU SoHo

★★★★☆ 4.4 (106) • $$

"One of my favorite spots to grab a quick bite in SoHo! Yubu serves up delicious (and aesthetic) Korean tofu pockets filled with rice and your choice of topping, ranging from bulgogi and tuna salad to raw spicy salmon. You can't go wrong with any of the fillings, but my favorites are the torched salmon and the fish roe mayo! It's a small shop with limited seating, but provides some nice reprieve from a busy shopping day. You order at the counter, and then find a seat. Definitely get one of their sets, it comes with the cutest lollipop! No public bathroom though :("

Jey Diner

★★★★★ 4.8 (37)

"Spent the week in Brooklyn for work and stopped by Jey Diner for lunch multiple times. Food is delicious, service is great, the gentleman behind the counter which I assume is Jey is very kind and helpful! Thanks for yummy lunch good vibes!"

Little Collins

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"This place has been bookmarked as I've been wanting to check it out for lunch. It's close to Grand Central Terminal so if you're in the area and want to grab a healthy and hearty meal this is the place to go. You may do take out or dine in at the restaurant. I chose to do take away. I was shocked to find out that this isn't a chain.They serve both breakfast and lunch. However, I came for lunch so I ordered the steak quesadilla which has sirloin steak, roasted red & green peppers, onions & mozzarella with sour cream and salsa Verde. I enjoyed the meal and was very satisfied. The portion size was great too!"

Diem Eatery

★★★★★ 4.6 (65) • $$

"Damn good banh mi! Great cozy cafe with unreal banh mis. Cant wait to come back and try more, we got the classic and its a cant miss.Great service with a friendly staff. Take a walk or ride down and have a great banh mi."