Crema's Take
“Manhattan Espresso Cafe nails that rare thing: a genuine neighborhood spot in Manhattan where the owner actually knows regulars by name and their orders. The espresso drinks are genuinely excellent—their mochas draw serious praise—and the small, carefully designed space smells like fresh-baked goods that actually come out of their oven (not a freezer), making it feel like the kind of place you'd return to every day of a week-long visit.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Top tier local coffee shop vibe with great service and coffee. Brownies were in the oven and made the whole place smell like Christmas
I needed a caffeine fix and came across this spot by chance. What a great find! The mocha lattes were outstanding and the service was just as good. As one customer was leaving with their coffee, they turned to me and said, "this is the best coffee in the city." I could not argue…
We were visiting NYC for a week recently. Right behind our hotel, was Manhattan Espresso Cafe. We went there on our first day and found ourselves coming back throughout the week. The coffee and espresso drinks were consistently excellent. The brownies are a must. The woman who…
Great coffee. Store is small but looks very cute. Staff is friendly and helpful. Would recommend!
I liked the vibe of the store and the owner. It felt like your old local coffee shop where the barista knows your name and order. I actually ordered the apple danish and he said he already had one warmed up for a regular customer who comes in at around the time I was there. I…
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