The Coffee Place

Crema's Take

“Ali's coffee cart has built a fiercely loyal morning crowd of Upper West Siders who swear by his consistently fresh, boldly strong espresso and the genuine warmth he brings to every interaction—regulars report he remembers faces after years away. This isn't a trendy specialty play but a no-nonsense operation that proves a skilled owner and quality beans are all you need to become indispensable to your neighborhood.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.

Traditional drinksSlow sitPastriesQuick grabCraft espressoParkingMeetings

Google Reviews

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Adam Ammar

★★★★★a year ago

The atmosphere is always friendly in the cart, they are respectful, professional and courteous.

Ibrahim Ibrahim

★★★★★a year ago

Love the coffee, so fresh Great job

Geoffrey Botnick

★★★★★a year ago

This place is warm, friendly, great coffee, and even remembered my face from a year earlier

Moe Ammar

★★★★★a year ago

Hands down best coffee cart in the city, I go every morning before the rush hour and get the most delicious strong coffee you would ever taste. The owner is a really amazing dude, helpful and funny and caring with his customers, Marcelina is great at her job, she is so friendly…

Jamie Leo

★★★★★a year ago

Ali and his staff are ALWAYS a pleasure to see. So friendly, and courteous to all of us cranky upperwestsiders!