About Coffee
Coffee shop · New York
About About Coffee
About Coffee, located in New York, is a welcoming café known for its excellent coffee and inviting atmosphere. We offer a wide selection of coffee and tea, alongside delectable pastries like the highly recommended chocolate croissant, perfect for breakfast or a quick bite. Our spacious and bright in...
About Coffee, located in New York, is a welcoming café known for its excellent coffee and inviting atmosphere. We offer a wide selection of coffee and tea, alongside delectable pastries like the highly recommended chocolate croissant, perfect for breakfast or a quick bite. Our spacious and bright interior provides a comfortable setting for solo diners and groups alike, even offering outdoor seating. While undergoing exterior improvements, we remain a hidden gem appreciated for our friendly baristas, quality service, and commitment to providing a delightful experience. We strive to be a cherished spot where you can enjoy a great cup of coffee and a warm, welcoming environment.
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About Coffee is a spacious coffee shop near Central Park known for its good coffee, pastries, and friendly staff. It's a popular spot for working and relaxing. Some find the interior simple and baked goods limited later in the day.
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Tip: Visit earlier in the day for the best selection of baked goods. Try whatever coffee they have on special.
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About Coffee is located in New York, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Museums
- Children's Museum of Manhattan (A 380m) — non-profit organization in the USA
- New-York Historical Society (A 464m) — American history museum and library located in New York City
- Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture (A 464m) — museum of the New-York Historical Society
Religious Buildings
- Congregation Rodeph Sholom (A 236m) — reform synagogue in New York City
- Kol Zimrah (A 240m) — independent minyanim in Manhattan, New York, United States
- Jewish Center (A 436m) — orthodox synagogue and Modern Orthodox congregation, in New York City
Parks & Gardens
- Theodore Roosevelt Park (A 330m) — park in Manhattan, New York, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- Nobel Monument (A 180m) — monument
- Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation (A 191m) — museum annex of the American Museum of Natural History
- Alexander von Humboldt by Gustav Blaeser (A 439m) — monument
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About Coffee New York Reviews
The drip coffee was very good, but the vegan peanut butter cookie was amazing!
Best coffee on UWS. This is my go-to spot, I’ve never had bad coffee here. Also, if you’re a coffee snob make sure you go to this place. It’s not too fancy looking but it’s always packed because great coffee speaks for itself.
During a recent trip to New York, my wife and I rated every coffee we got during our week. For the 8 places we visited, this was the best. We got a Latte and a espresso macchiato and I honestly couldn't fault it. It was excellent.
Cozy, modern spot with excellent coffee and delicious pastries (the chocolate croissant is a must try!). Bright, spacious interior with friendly baristas and a welcoming vibe — perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a quiet moment. A true Upper West Side gem!
"A solid cup of coffee that's perfect for a morning pick-me-up. The beans are freshly roasted and have a nice balance of acidity and flavour. My only suggestion would be to offer more flavour options - maybe a French roast or Italian roast?" Overall, I'm so impressed with the quality and flavour of these drinks! The perfect spot to cosy up and indulge in a delicious beverage.5/5 stars
The scaffold for construction has got to be causing this place money. I walk or ride pass here daily for well over a year and I’ve never noticed it until today. This place is probably the largest coffee shop on the upper west side. It’s plenty of room for people to bring in their strollers, and you can still maintain a courteous room for people to walk between the tables. They even have a couch in here. They provide a very decent latte also. I didn’t have time to try their selection of pastries. I like this place. It’s so roomy.
Really an incredible hidden gem. Feels spacious and comfortable despite the scaffolding, HUGE communal table (with ample charger ports - and space between chairs!) for getting work done. Coffee is delicious; I recommend whatever they have on special. Beats the Sbux across the street by a mile. Absolutely my new office away from home!
Ordered a regular coffee with half and half. The taste of the coffee was good.
Cute place that’s close to the museum. There was only one lady working both the cashier and the drinks so she was super busy. The hot chocolate tasted really good though. They had a limited selection of baked goods because they were running out. And I think they were also under construction of the inside.
This post is about sustainability only! 😊 By 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. I so appreciate that you do offer real mugs, and have real cups at the water refill station. But I am sad to see that many people in the cafe do not know to use the reusable cups. I wonder if your baristas could explicitly ask the question of each customer, if they are staying to have their coffee. Or you could put up a sign? It feels a shame to have trash-free options on site, but not have patrons using them. I love your coffee and your service, now would just love to see a bit more intentionality to help folks connect the dots between their coffee consumption and a more sustainable lifestyle. Much appreciated!
Some coffee shops offer a lived in, restaurant type atmosphere. This place is set up as if they think they may have to pick up and run at a moment’s notice. Some table, some chairs, mostly bare walls. Two women working very hard behind the counter, charging prices you would expect to pay on the Upper West Side. Dressed like they are in their home. Coffee was good but the place is not for me.
Good coffee but the service is inconsistent. Yesterday same time mid-day I got a perfect latte. Today it was just random pour in a cup like whatever…Not expecting a latte art but not 5.90 for a least not pour it for a toddler in rush style. Fyi, there were no line at all. I was the only customer by the counter.
Undoubtedly the worst iced mocha I've ever had, and I've had many. Gave it one star only because zero wasn't possible. Little to no effort was put into making the space interesting or comfortable so two stars to be generous for that category. Friendly staff. Too bad Starbucks across the street is being remodeled, this is the only time I would have preferred the corporate alternative.
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445 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024
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