Sensuous Bean of Columbus Ave

Sensuous Bean of Columbus Ave

★★★★★4.5(149 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The baristas here treat coffee selection like a sommelier moment—they'll have you taste multiple single-origin brews and custom espresso blends before you decide what to drink, turning a quick caffeine run into an actual discovery. The Upper West Side locals keep coming back for their impeccable roasting and genuinely knowledgeable staff who can guide you whether you're grabbing a cup or buying beans to take home. Fair warning: in-shop consistency can be hit or miss, but when they nail it, you'll understand why people are evangelizing about this tiny spot.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Pastries on the menu.

Outdoor seatingPour overCraft espressoTraditional drinksSlow sitQuick grabMatcha & teaPastries

Google Reviews

See all on Google →
Matt B
★★★★★4 months ago

These folk are a great coffee roaster and a fine coffee brewer. I just stopped in for a quick drip coffee, and they had four different brews and a decaf for me to sample and choose between. I went with a hazelnut which wasn’t overpowered and still retained a ton of good coffee…

E F
★★★★★4 months ago

A local UWS delight - pop in for beans or ground coffee, a cup of Joe, or some treats. A remarkable selection and very helpful staff who can advise on all things coffee. Highly recommended.

Will B
★★★★★6 months ago

I googled this coffee roaster to check their online store and was shocked they had anything less than five stars- Let me just say, I’ve been purchasing flavoured coffee on multiple continents and half a dozen countries. — The sensuous bean has the best flavoured coffee ☕️ beans…

Kirit Limperis
★★★★★9 months ago

A true NYC gem - i asked for whatever they recommend for espresso , they made a 1/4 lb blend of two kinds of beans. I just came home and made myself a cup… WOW its so good. In a neighborhood filled with luxury clothing stores, this spot is very special. Support your local small…

B
★★★★3 years ago

Tiny cute shop, some baristas are super nice. Have come to this place a lot in the past year but two things are I think just too much: 1. Highly inconsistent in-shop coffee flavours. I think the taste depends on the person making it, and sometimes it’s really good, and…

Crema Reviews

No Crema reviews yet

Been here? Be the first to leave a review in the app.

Write a review on iOS