Crema's Take
“Solid State pulls off that rare trick of making genuinely excellent espresso that tastes like itself rather than burnt sugar, which explains why the Upper West Side keeps this place packed on weekends despite tight seating. The pastries—particularly the bacon cheddar Danish and that dangerously good onion focaccia—are worth the wait and the premium prices, and the baristas actually seem to enjoy their jobs, which makes the crowd feel like part of the charm rather than an obstacle.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Baristas are super friendly and the shop is super cute! Not a ton of seating and super busy. Onion focaccia is yummy, super onion-y, but also very greasy. The salted caramel speciality latte was just…fine. Tasted like a generically sweet coffee. No strong flavor to it.
This is the best little coffee shop on the Upper West Side! Cozy and chill with a wonderful and friendly staff. Their espresso is so smooth, I barely add any cream and sugar, so yum! Solid State has merch as well with cute hoodies and hats. Plenty of seating in the back and a…
One of the best coffee ive had during the NYC trip. The taste note was solid and clear not just plain bitter nothing. You can taste the tastenote as described. The staffs were also friendly and hospitable. There were also various of beans to choose from
They were very busy when we visited on a Friday morning around 10:30. We were fortunate and found a table after we ordered after a group of customers left. The latte was good. Nice location and atmosphere
Great coffee, crowded space on the weekends! A little pricey, but that didnt deter folks... the line was practically out the door! Got a bacon cheddar Danish and it was delightful. Had to stop myself from getting more than one pastry. Be forewarned, the reviews are true:…
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