I come here every morning, and I love it. First, the staff is the kindest/nicest people you will ever meet - I consider them my friends. Second, it is a true 3rd space with people I get to say hi to and get updates on their lives each morning as they say hi to my dog. It feels like a European cafe as people sit there reading, working, chatting, etc all through the day. Third, they really know what they are doing with their coffee - truly never had a bad pour there. And their pastries are amazing too. Always recommend Charolette Cafe to anyone in the area! You won’t be disappointed!

Charlotte Cafe is my go-to spot for takeout runs as well as dine-in study/work sessions. The staff here are super friendly, and they always have my favorite orders memorized before I even open my mouth. There are also plenty of food options to accommodate a variety of dietary needs, including gluten free pastries, salads, protein snack packs, and savory as well as sweet snacks. Shoutout to Angel for the wonderful decaf latte today, and to Marla for heating up my gluten free pumpkin spice muffin today, and to Erdi, and the rest of the staff (wish I knew everyone’s names!)

Charlotte is my favorite cafe in the whole city. I’ve been coming here for years, have done my grad school work here, brought dates here, met friends and family members for morning coffees and pastries. Everyone agrees this place is the absolute best. The coffee is delicious, the food is amazing (they have a seasonal pumpkin spice cheesecake that’s to die for). Best of all the baristas are the kindest people— they remember the regulars’ orders. One time they had my coffee prepped before I walked in because my friend who I was meeting told them I was on my way. The owner Vinz let my friend and I take our grad photos here (pic added below!) If you’re looking for a third space on the UWS to work or read or chat or just hang with a hot drink, Charlotte is the place.

I had a chocolate croissant and espresso shot. Great experience. Nice staff. The owner Vince was an incredibly nice guy. I lost my book at the cafe and he used the security cam footage to help me find it. I am also grateful for genuinely caring staff in a busy city.

I adore this cafe to bits and pieces. Angel remembered my order and Erdi made it taste the exact same, even when I came after almost a year. It's my favorite place to be when I need some coffee flavored daydreams. <3

If you're looking for genuinely good coffee and fast bites without compromising on quality, this is the spot. Their espresso drinks are consistently excellent & you can tell they care about their craft. The coffee is smooth and flavorful, not the burnt, one-note stuff you get at chain cafes. Beyond the coffee, they've got a solid selection of quick food options that actually taste fresh. Whether you're grabbing a pastry, sandwich, or something sweet, everything feels thoughtfully prepared. It's the kind of place that gets the fundamentals right, good beans, attentive prep, and a tight menu. Perfect if you need a quality coffee and a proper bite before heading out. Definitely a neighborhood gem.

I went down to the Upper West Side on Thursday and was on the hunt for a cute coffee shop. I'd seen Charlotte Café on Google Maps, and noticed the good reviews. When I went in, immediately there was pleasant music playing and a general warmth. Tina was VERY cheery and personable as she prepped my drink. I ordered a hot medium mocha with a shot of hazelnut and a shot of lavender. It was absolutely DELICIOUS and I definitely plan on visiting again!

I can’t say enough good things about this cafe. The food and drinks are high quality, but the service is really what sets it apart. Angel and Erdi are legends — they handle everything flawlessly and even have managed to memorize everyone’s usual orders. It’s an impressive and personal touch. Great food, great coffee, better people.

ZAVALA JOSE TOMAS JR

"The perfect place for the coffee snob in all of us. Their New Orleans Iced Coffee isn't just cold coffee, it's an event: sweet, with hints of chicory and perfect strength. The prices are high, and the atmosphere is more for takeaway than for sitting down, but I go here for a benchmark cup of filter coffee. The quality is consistent anywhere in the world."

nada aljuraib

As said before one of the good coffee☕️ spots in the U.S.! During my entire stay I visited almost every day. I’ve tried several branches near the area😁. Great coffee and excellent service

Rachel F

The best latte art ❤️ I carried the cappuccino back to my office after taking a few sips and it was still perfect! It was the perfect temperature too, and delicious! Croissant is fluffy without flaking everywhere 😋

Anthony Leonard

Blue Bottle isn’t trying to be trendy it’s focused, intentional, and committed to craft. The espresso is sharp, the pour-over is balanced, and everything feels measured with care. It’s the kind of place where the quality is in the quiet confidence of the brew. Whether I’m grabbing a quick coffee or staying a while with my laptop, I always appreciate the calm energy here. No distractions, no gimmicks just coffee made right, every time.

Joanna Louise

Ordered a flat white with oat milk and this has to be one of the better ones I’ve had on my New York trip. Stopped by at nearly 8am on a Friday morning - no queue and the service was friendly enough. Coffee flavour profile was delicious.

Culinary Compass KSA

I live this branch because you can enjoy their delicious coffee on the Bryant Park which is an amazing park with great views!

Selin Ozguler

This is the best iced latte I’ve ever had! My go-to order is an iced latte with caramel syrup and oat milk, and this one was absolutely perfect smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Definitely my favorite!

Jorge Rodriguez

If you like strong coffee than this one is for you, but it gets better because coffee is premium and imported from only the best. It’s so good I order two coffees. The cappuccino 🤌 and the golden hour

Britney Gaitan

Blue Bottle Coffee in Manhattan never disappoints! The atmosphere is calm, minimal, and inviting — perfect for a quiet moment, catching up on work, or meeting with friends. The coffee itself is top-notch; you can really taste the quality and care they put into every cup. I ordered a New Orleans iced coffee and it was smooth, perfectly balanced, and just the right amount of sweetness. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations without feeling pushy. Definitely one of my go-to coffee spots in the city. Highly recommend for any coffee lover visiting Manhattan!

Angelina Andriyets

Heard a lot about this coffee shop and it definitely lived up to the hype. Super unique flavors. I got like a black pepper cardamom latte and it was so creamy and spicy. I was pleasantly surprised.

+1

Steven Quinn

One of the best iced mochas I ever had. They used actual real chocolate. Only negative is they don't do anything larger than 16oz. It left me wanting more. This is a must if you enjoy coffee and are near Bryant Park.

+1

Alex Shulyak

Great beans, awesome coffee, friendly baristas, overall one of my top places for coffee in NY. Highly recommend! Only downside is their lobby is tiny with limited seating space.

+11

Patricia Wattimena

Small, cute coffee shop across Bryant Park. I have visited many BB coffee shops in NYC because I just like BB so much. Awesome coffee beans, and for this one, it is nice to see the team works pretty well and efficient. Many of them are also so stylish. Aha. A bonus! Anyway, so with the coffee, you can either drink in the cafe (well... It is quite small and tho) or just cross the street and enjoy the free space and everything else at the Park. When I was staying for almost a month in town, I visited this coffee shop almost everyday. I love it.

+7

Delicious lattes and lovely baristas ! My favorite neighborhood cafe ! They also have gluten-free vegan options, although I wish they had even more! They only complaint is that it's always so crowded and busy because it's so popular wish it was bigger!

Roman Willenbrock

So, the coffee is good. Prices are New York Prices. What I do not like, that even though I was the only guest, that I still had to wait for 10 minutes for a cappuccino due to some online orders I guess. Location is prime.

Aston C

Exponentially one of the better coffee place near Bryant park. Skip all the others which are near to the park, not worth the wait and price. I’ll recommend to get their drip coffee variations. Baristas are friendly but do tend get engrossed in their own world when making coffee. Only negative is their tiny lobby with limited seating space. Hurts in winter but other times you can just grab one on the go and enjoy it at the park.

Dewansh Rastogi

This was relatively smaller coffee joint in terms of area. The coffee was good, staff was friendly. The place was clean and well maintained. We visited this joint around 7:30 am and the place was busy. There were not enough sitting place for everyone. Croissant was okay. The place didn’t have any restrooms and the parking was not easily available nearby. You will have to look for street parking or parking lot nearby.

Ellie C.

This is one of my most visited blue bottle coffee shops as the location is great - right across the Bryant Park and near a subway stop. This coffee shop is so easy to visit, for both locals and tourists. I always like to order my all-time favorite drinks, iced New Orleans coffee. They really do a great job on this one so I highly recommend. I was there just yesterday and the AC was down. I wish there were more seats inside the shop - it’s quite small and not a very ideal option if your looking to find a place to sit and hang out with friends.

+16

JULIE POSNER

After several visits to this Blue Bottle Coffee location, I’ve enjoyed the pastries and decaf lattes, but the atmosphere consistently leaves me feeling uneasy. It feels like the space is designed for a certain type of customer, and the baristas’ lack of eye contact or helpfulness only adds to that discomfort. As a brown-skinned woman, I can’t ignore the possibility of subtle bias. I just returned from a 20-day trip to France, and this café felt especially off. Every customer deserves warmth and respect—sadly, this place doesn’t offer that.

I am so gross out and cannot believe I ate this. I stop by this morning at 95th location and grab my usual, ice latte and decided to try the lemon cake. It looks so moist and tempting. My first bite it tasted dry, and offer my friend a bite. That’s when I saw it when she was holding it up, the molds under the cake! This is so disgusting and unacceptable. I am hoping we do not experience any health issue consuming this disgusting pastry. This is a serious health issue. It saddens me the food looks perfect on the outside but cannot trust the set up. Do you check the pastries before serving them or throw away the expired ones?!

Samuel Lim (Kōhelet)

The coffee was ready, so I said "Thank you," but the employee didn't say anything in return.

Nick Ivanov

It’s sad to see when a great coffee company starts implementing a Starbukish style of service. This place is not clean, staff is very disorganized and it seems like this company decided to save some money and make Cold brew for other locations right on the floor. Guys if you sell Good overpriced coffee a least do it right.