Cafe 2BY2

This past Saturday evening, my friend and I wanted to get some desserts before heading to a concert. She's had the Asian-inspired tiramisu from Cafe 2BY2 before and enjoyed it, and it was conveniently close to where we ate dinner. Fortunately, there was no wait. We were able to find an empty table and place an order online via Toast.PEACH LYCHEE TIRAMISU - 13.95Initially, I recoiled when my friend suggested the peach and lychee option. I didn't think those fruits would complement well with espresso. Fortunately, there's no coffee! It's a couple ladyfinger layers with a fat amount of cream in between, topped with a peach glaze/jelly layer and lychee. It was a bit too much cream for me, but at least it wasn't too sweet. I loved the peach and lychee combination and loved how unique it is.I'd recommend stopping by to try their Asian-inspired desserts. They're known for their variety of tiramisus, with other interesting flavors like Seaweed Pork Floss Taro (!!) and Durian Soybean (??).

i think my rating would be higher if i came at a different time. it was peak viral so it was PACKED LIKE CRAZY inside. no one knew where the line to order was because it was a everyone crowded in one spot waiting to pick up an order. and there's only one little screen to order from. people even ordered ahead online and they didn't get an advantage there because they were stuck waiting with the giant crowd. it was incredibly chaotic and not the vibe to enjoy a cute cafe.i got a table but the table wasn't cleaned right away (or at all the entire time i sat there) so i moved the dirty dishes aside so i can eat away from the massive amount of people waiting. in my picture you can see someone else's dirty dishes. the tiramisu was incredible. i love that they have so many options to choose from. mine had the perfect balance of sweet and salty. overall, i'd be willing to come back and try again.

We came here on a Sunday night and were able to sit immediately. We ordered the Pistachio Berry Tiramisu, Thai Tea Ovaltine Tiramisu, and Pandan Coconut Tiramisu on our phone via a QR code. The flavors in the Pistachio Berry didn't really go well together but tasted good separately. It also tasted a bit stale compared to the other two. The Thai Tea Ovaltine was light in flavor and delicious. The Pandan Coconut packed a stronger flavor and we thought the combination of flavors was best in this one. Overall, the flavors of the tiramisus were unique and we thought this was a cute shop. The decor was very cute and coquette style. We noticed some tables had glasses of water but we weren't offered any. Though the prices on their menu are high, it's worth a visit.

We were admittedly impressed by the tiramisu, but the hefty price per piece left an even bigger impression.The flavors are all very appealing and picturesque (perfect for social media), but I was initially unsure if I'd consider them tiramisu just because they were layered and cut into squares. Surprisingly, the two we tried did read tiramisu to our palates and we thought they lived up to the hype:+ Seaweed Pork Floss Taro Tiramisu ($13.95): I love a savory/sweet combo and the pork floss was the perfect complement to the creaminess. Would definitely reorder. + Oreo Mochi Tiramisu ($13.95): Love the addition of the mochi layer in this one and true to being an Asian dessert spot, this struck the perfect balance between Oreo but not too sweet. Very aptly named, CAFE 2BY2 seats mostly parties of 2 with a total of 14 small tables (I think only one was a 4 seater in the very back). If you're dining in, simply grab an empty table and scan the QR code to order online. (Note: The cafe is up a flight of stairs, so not stroller/wheel chair accessible.) My only complaint is that after tax, each piece of tiramisu comes out to $15+ (not including tip). So although good, I can't see myself frequenting often because of the price tag.

Cafe 2BY2 is known for being a tiramisu cafe, as shown by all the different tiramisu flavors in their case. Honestly, there are so many flavors it's overwhelming, making it hard to choose if you're indecisive. The place itself is spacious with tons of seating, bright lights, and quite clean. You can order at the counter or from a QR code at each table where someone will bring your order to you.My friends and I ordered one slice of pandan coconut and early grey chestnut each. These weren't lacking in flavor by any means and I don't think you could go wrong with any of the flavor combinations they offer. I would say the texture for these wasn't the best, sometimes a bite would have a gritty/graininess and they're more solid than traditional tiramisu (this is def a personal preference). The novelty here is what sells it, but I would much rather go somewhere else for tiramisu.

The vibes are very cute and cozy in here and the tiramisu are quite big that make it perfect for sharing. We tried the taro mochi and original. They were both tasty but nothing out of the ordinary. I found this place after seeing so many videos on ig and TikTok and imo I think it's just another overhyped cafe from social media for its aesthetic.

Heard about this place and had to try! Got the original tiramisu and it was delicious. They also had a display of all the other flavors which were fun and unique. However I think a slice is a little too pricey. Also got a drinks which were alright. Inside is really cute with lots of seating. Since this place is quite new, the service needed more refinement. For example, the workers did not know which table ordered what and had to ask the customers what they ordered.

We thought the tiramisu was good but everything else was lackluster. Service was slow since the place was packed. All tables around us waited a while for their entrees. We ordered an appetizer, fries and fried calamari, which came quickly but other tables ordered spaghetti entrees that took much longer.The app came to our table in 10 mins with no napkins. No water was offered while drinks were being made. If you want water, you'll need to ask for it. 15 mins later we got 1 drink and 10 mins afterwards our second drink. The drinks, guava tea and matcha cloud, were just fine. Another 15 mins later we received the tiramisu. Buying tiramisu to go might be better than dining inside the cafe.

seeing cafe 2by2 all over my instagram feed, i wasn't sure how crowded the cafe would be, so we decided we would go at opening (11:00 AM) on a saturday in december. we showed up a few minutes prior to opening and were very confused that the whole cafe was pitch black. there was no signage as to the shop being closed that day or something happening. we waited a few minutes and watched as others poked their heads at the front as well. eventually, we decided to go grab lunch elsewhere.we ended up returning about an hour later and the cafe was open. as i ordered, i asked them what time they opened and they said 11. i said oh huh ... i was here at opening but the place was pitch black. they said oh ... well sometimes we get in at 11:15. that was certainly an interesting response for me to hear. i get that things can happen, especially in a city like new york where transportation is certainly less than reliable. however, i hope that was more of a one time occurrence than something that happens frequently.at the time we arrived, most of the flavors were still unavailable though i think you could ask for it and they'd have to go get it in the back (not entirely sure as we didn't want to make a fuss about it). we ended up getting the taro mochi tiramisu, seeing that there seemed to be a lot of them and presumably is one of the more popular flavors.the cake was a good level of sweetness and had decent texture (aka not too dry) however, at $13.95 a slice, the price was fairly steep. i would definitely be interested in trying their other flavors (there are so many!) if i were in the area, but i would probably not go out of my way to do so. the space is very cute though we got our slice to-go so didn't get to experience the seating area!

I was interested in trying Cafe 2by2 for their unique tiramisu flavors. If you dine-in, they have a QR code on the table for you to place your order. There are a good number of tables. The interior was bright and clean, and they had a bathroom. I ordered the Seaweed Pork Floss Taro Tiramisu ($13.95) and Pink Guava Matcha ($8.50). The tiramisu had a nice mild sweetness, while the savory seaweed pork floss complimented the taro well. I enjoyed it.The drink was interesting. I never had guava in a drink, but I was not a fan of the flavor combination.Overall, it's a little pricey for what you get, but if you like tiramisu, I would recommend trying their creative take on it.