We had an absolutely amazing experience at Mr. Purple in New York. The rooftop views were unlike anything else, truly breathtaking. I also want to give a hugh shoutout to our wonderful server Courtnee. Thank you, Courtnee, for making our first visit so special and for recommending The Formula for our meal. The steak was cooked to perfection and literally melted in my mouth. Incredible food, outstanding service, and all delivered with a warm, genuine smile. I'm so happy we had such an unforgettable dining experience-thank you, Courtnee!

came in today for a drink with a girlfriend and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Wasn’t too busy or loud around 6pm. Drinks were good, and the views from the rooftop are beautiful! We enjoyed a special where you get a steak, fries and martini for $35 that our server Alma recommended and it was great. Will come again

I had the absolute best experience at Mr. Purple the other night! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was perfect. What really made my night, though, was the incredible service. My server, Elma, was beyond amazing. She knew the menu inside out and gave spot-on recommendations for drinks. Between the great vibes, top-tier drinks, and exceptional service, it will become my new go-to spot. If you go (and you should!), definitely ask for Elma, you’ll be in great hands!

I’ve been coming to Mr. Purple for months, and honestly, the place wouldn’t feel the same without Ricky. She’s not just an incredible bartender, she’s the reason the night hits differently. Ricky has this rare way of making you feel instantly welcome, remembered, and taken care of. Your drink is always perfect, the service never feels forced, and the energy she brings behind the bar is unmatched. You can tell she genuinely cares, and that kind of service is rare. The views are stunning, the vibe is iconic, but Ricky is the magic. She turns a great night into an unforgettable one. Once you’ve been served by her, you get it.Thank you Mr. Purple for having someone like Ricky behind the bar. She is truly one of a kind and the reason this place feels so special. Her energy, care, and attention to detail make every visit memorable. Places are made great by people like her, and you’re lucky to have her.

Came here on a weekday while visiting NYC was a bit quiet but Elma was my server and made my experience so amazing. Not only was she super personable but recommended some amazing drinks, she even invited me back for the summer when the rooftop is open. I ended up staying longer than expected ! Will definitely be back and bring some friends. Views were beautiful as well.

SAH

This has been our favourite coffee destination in the Lower East Side for the last few years whenever we have been in New York. Great coffee, great morning pastries and the staff are great at efficiently getting through the long lines. Great atmosphere, with people who appreciate good coffee.

Leon Chayet

Great spot for a coffee, whether you’re working on your laptop or meeting up with friends. Really good espresso and a nice atmosphere.

Divya

Cosy coffee shop with good seating. Had a salted caramel latte, tasted very good.

Thomas Atkinson

I’m dumbfounded by the 4.2 average rating. The coffee here is delicious and the value for the same is outstanding. Delicious coffee in your typical coffee shop setting delivered hot, tasty and fast. Three dollar drip coffee and a five dollar latte. If you’re in the area why would you go anywhere else?

Mister Morelight

Stopped by this place while strolling on the Lower East Side for a coffee to go. Strong flavour profile, I went for a macchiato, it was not bitter, pretty good coffee, I would come back here if I come back in this area, good spot. Delivers as promised, efficient service. P.S.: please leave a 👍 if you found this review helpful, thank you 🙏

+2

S. Reid

I love this place for coffee and always stop by whenever I’m in the neighborhood. My go-to order is the Bourbon Vanilla latte. The place is typically packed in the morning with limited seating. The staff are friendly.

Yoon Jin Park

I love here. Their coffee is decent and they have better pastries among other coffee shops in the neighborhood. Also love to peoplewatch cuz most of them wear great outfits. One thing I noticed recently is their entrance door is making an annoying noise when it closes. Hope they fix this door problem real soon!

Victoria Cardello

Great place to grab a quick coffee in the morning especially if you are staying at the Hotel Indigo directly across the street! Salted caramel latte was PERFECT! not too sweet not too bitter, PERFECT! Service was quick and you'd play about the same if you got Starbucks but the quality is 100% better. The coffee shop is super quite for Instagram photos too! Definitely a trendy vibe!

Marcus Smith

Started Sunday morning off with a few coffees. The line went out the door but took less than five minutes. We ordered a Latte with Oat Milk and an Iced Coffee with Oat Milk. They were excellent. The extra Oat Milk is a $2 addition which seems steep. They did a great job of decorating the store with plants. Will absolutely return

+2

It's a big bar with dancing space on the 15th floor. I was there to dance and see the rooftop, it was some free special that night. But that night it was raining so the rooftop was closed. I just saw vague skyline through the glass walls. Overall it was nice to dance, not crowded.

Mr. Purple was a lot of fun! The rooftop view of the city was immaculate, and they had a great selection of music as well. The drinks were solid, and I enjoyed the overall vibe of Mr. Purple as a whole. Would recommend!

The food was good! But I was not a fan of the drinks. The pornstar martini was more so a passionfruit mimosa, pure prosecco! It was so bubbly rather than smooth. Any good bar serves the prosecco on the side. Our waitress and all the staff were amazing though and the view is worth the $25 drinks. Great music as well. Just really bummed by the drink.

Don Lucero

A great spot to stop by for a quick coffee. Sometimes the line to pay gets in the way, since the space is small and the process can be slow. The highlight is in the back: a well-curated vintage section with a solid selection of luxury brands and unique items. We bought two Gucci pieces

Ruwan J.

solid coffee at a decent price—when you need caffeination when walking around the Lower East Side. there’s a small amount of seating inside—typically take up by laptop-heads and screen addicts. overall, a fairly unmemorable experience but sometimes that’s all a cup of coffee needs to be.

+4

Peter Farejowicz

A nice urban vibe coffee shop in Lower East Side. The aesthetic here is very moody yet warm and inviting. The baristas were nice and the line moved quickly. I ordered just a drip coffee and it tasted pretty good considering it was about the same price as a Starbucks and not overpriced like other places. The coffee was smooth without being too bitter or sour. Location is super close to other landmarks nearby like the popular restaurants. I could see this being a regular go-to for those living nearby.

This was our second visit to this property, both times at sunset, this time as hotel guests. The view is breathtaking, making it an ideal spot for sunset cocktails. However, regarding the food and cocktails, both are of low quality and do not meet our expectations. We had the worst Aperol Spritz we have had. Bartenders had no clue. Additionally, the bartender was arguing with a client over a card and tried to involve me in the discussion, which was very rude and inappropriate. We had one drink, enjoyed the fantastic view, and left. Many rooftop options, avoid this one.

Jeff Hansen

Coffee fine, no to stay cups, pastries very limited and the carrot cake I had was too sweet. You can sit inside and it’s warm and good music thus the 4 star for atmosphere. Opens earlier than others so that’s good

Ella Holzhei

Matcha was unfortunately mid. Really great seating and some vintage clothes to look at!

Tamires Trindade

place is cool you can work in here so is packed with laptops but that is it. Not a place for a good coffee. Beans are too roasted for my taste and the barista doesn’t want to or doesn’t know how to make a proper coffee with milk beverage :/ I had to threw mine away

Eric Mishne

The experience itself was not bad, just the coffee. Our cappuccino, salted caramel latte, and flat white, each had the unpleasant bitterness of a poorly pulled espresso shot. The flat white wasn’t a flat white. It was a slightly larger cappuccino with the wrong amount of foam. The pain au chocolate was ok. Nothing to write home about. The barista seemed to be having an epiphany about how to make coffee drinks while we’re were drinking ours. I’d have preferred if they had the epiphany BEFORE making our drinks 😆. In all, I think the baristas just need a little more training before they hit the floor. Specifically in a he difference between drinks. Maybe the machines needs to be dialed in differently too.

+1

Addy A

Lowering another star, got here early AM only 3 people on laptops and no wifi connectivity, just too inconsistent. Still great drinks tho. Unfortunately lowered a star due to WiFi weakness. I couldn’t connect to wifi late afternoon visit, a cafe should have that capability all day and it wasn’t crazy crowded. Great lattes (~$6, which is typical in LES but also good so worth). Friendly staff and nice back area to work. Theres a big desk for 5 ish people w laptops and outlets along the back wall, and then some couch spaces. Great music kinda old school vibe. Definitely recommend, one of my favorite cafes in this area.

Only good thing about this place is the bathroom attendant Ibrahim. Came in knowing it’s a club and drinks would be more expensive, but the tequila soda I paid over $20 for was extraordinarily weak. Having learned my lesson about ordering liquor from the place, I went back for a second round and asked if they had White Claw. Bartender hands me a Surfside (a little more than $11 for the can), and then PROCEEDS TO SIGN FOR ME, TIP FOR ME, AND TAKE THE HANDHELD AWAY before I can even touch it. This was an extremely quick movement, like he is very well practiced at signing and tipping for customers while they’re putting their cards away the moment they tap. I tipped 20% on my first round. I don’t know what the average tip at this business is or if a noticeable number of customers don’t tip, but frankly, that’s not my problem. You CANNOT sign and tip on a bill on a customer’s behalf. That is outrageously disrespectful, and probably illegal. Maybe he felt overwhelmed by his ~7 customers at his nightclub bar, but that does not excuse this. Truly appalling. I wonder how much money he steals from unknowing customers per month with this kind of behavior. Dude needs to be fired

kim e. powell

2.4 | cute space, mediocre coffee; and tasty pastry but sadly when I went back the next day to grab another tahini chocolate chip cookie, I saw a nat flying around inside. I think the barista noticed but it might be common. anyhow, this spot will likely continue to thrive because of its location. it doesn't have to try that hard to be successful. I would say for the coffee purists out there, make the fifteen minute walk down to La Cabra. one of the best coffee shops I've been to. they also do their own roasting and their pastries are divine.

+10

Mehdi BENADDA

Nice atmosphere but terrible coffee. Beans were burnt and sour, milk was burnt from letting it rip with the steam wand. Legitimately threw it in the bin and went to buy another coffee down the street

chad bowersox

Atmosphere is great. Coffee not so. If someone orders a large it should not look like this. This is not a large latte. Again, $7 for large and it’s a small cup kinda just makes no one ever return.