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Cute little cafe near NYU langone. I tried their vanilla latte which was strong and delicious. I also trie their chive cheddar biscuit which was served warm and it was soft

Nilima Shet

Love Proof and love the discount for hospital workers! The barista/baristo (that feels like not a word) always has a great attitude and makes excellent recommendations. Great space for seating if you're looking to read, get some work done, or chat with a friend. If you're looking to branch out... might I recommend the Macadamia Nutella latte...

Inna Z

Nice new coffee shop. Tables were available during lunch time. Iced americano was good. Barista was very nice. We ordered using Ritual app. Order was ready in 2 min and pick up was easy.

+3

Rafael Schiavo

I think this coffee is one of the best I've tried in NYC because the beans are ground instantly but only if you want a coffee because then it doesn't have any sandwich's or hot food .. it only has some desserts .. I think they should invest more in food since if coffee is very good! also the location is a bit hidden!

Ruwan J.

PROOF is a coffee spot —kinda, sorta hidden in a quiet part of Kips Bay/Murray Hill area. the interior has a good amount of seating, is a clean brightly lit space, and gives off a friendly vibe. the coffee menu has beverages for even the pickiest of caffeine-heads. there’s also a nice display of baked eats as well as bottled drinks. stopped into PROOF on a dreary winter day for a coffee pick-me-up and the mission was accomplished. ordered an iced Americano, “BIG BEAR” (16 oz). coffee, itself, was flavorful and had a nice clean caffeine kick. tbh, 16 oz of Americano was a lot, so i’d probably opt for a “little cub” (12 oz), next time. as an iced coffee addict year round, PROOF serve up a good chill brew. BIG BEAR iced Americano, $5 + tax + tip staff is friendly and focused on providing a quality product and experience.

+2

true finds

I visited this place for the first time among the three branches that I run now. It's good to meet great quality coffee at a reasonable price. This is a peaceful place to enjoy coffee. There is some outdoor space outside the store and there are some benches. If there are not many people, it would be good to drink coffee there for a while. And the reason why I give 4 stars is because a staff was not kind.

Arianne Mayer

Location can’t be beat. Tucked away on a side street away from busy city life. There’s a beautiful park nearby. The staff is warm and friendly. And, most importantly, the espresso is strong and delicious and the pastries look tempting. It’s a laidback coffee shop- not too fussy or sleek with space to sit and work or sip and go. It’s everything a coffee spot should be. Tables were sticky and the dust on the cool lamps hanging from the ceiling was pretty thick. A good scrubbing and PROOF would have 4 stars from my first visit. Can’t wait to come back.

Georgios Grigoriadis

There is a funny line written on the door about how this place has the best coffee in NYC. The line is good, the coffee was not. I asked for an 8 ounce flat white. I got very mediocre espresso with hot steamed milk in an 8 ounce cup filled up to 3/4. See photo. It’s taken seconds after I got the cup. I’m not interested in latte art, but I’m not interested in milk frothed as soap foam either. Obviously, there is something wrong with the crema, but at this point that’s a detail. However, the people who served me were great! Thus, +1 star

A Baxter

Smaller than it looks in the photos. WiFi wasn't working. Lemon bread was mediocre. Staff was nice. EDIT: Adding one star because Jeff took the time to respond to my review. Jeff, my frustration wasn't misguided but reflective of the experience I had in your shop. The wifi wasn't fixed in 1-hour as you suggest (I was there longer than that). To elaborate, what you see online does not match the vibe of this shop in-person. The pictures look much better than the experience I had in real life. It wasn't spacious. The pastry selection was a struggle. I expected a 4.7 star experience. What I got was less than 3. However, I can fully appreciate a locally owned business that supports their community. It doesn't change the experience, but I respect the passion and commitment to the empowerment of people through the creation of jobs and Proof's 5% charitable donations. Maybe it was just a rough day. Will update if I return and have a better experience.

Eylem Yildirim

I used to enjoy this coffee shop, especially the friendly staff they had before. However, my recent experience was quite disappointing. When I mentioned my milk preference for my coffee, the person behind the counter slammed the milk container down in frustration. Their overly exaggerated facial expressions added to the rudeness. It’s unfortunate to see such behavior in a place I once liked. Please teach some manners to this person.