Crema's Take
“La Fabbrica Cafe pulls off that rare feat of nailing both traditional Italian espresso drinks and creative cold preparations—their freddo espresso is legitimately hard to find in New York and worth seeking out for its balance of strength and silky froth. It's a no-frills counter spot with zero seating, but the genuinely warm barista and owner make the quick transaction feel personal rather than transactional, and the pastries and fresh sandwiches mean you can build a proper breakfast to go. If you're the type who values precision coffee and authentic hospitality over Instagram-worthy aesthetics, this is your spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, good cold brew. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Awesome little spot with spot on coffee. We had an Americano and a cortado. Both strong, toasty. Great! There’s no seating just be aware. Woman serving up the great stuff is very friendly.
FYI: no seating. Just a counter basically. That being said, I happily handed over my money, plus a tip, to the more-than-helpful barista for putting up not only with my initial disappointment with no seating area, but also my questions about coffee offerings and other…
What a cute and cozy spot! Such a cool vibe for a quick delicious coffee and yummy bite. Went in Monday afternoon for a creamy latte and it was delicious. The barista was the absolute sweetest; with the best energy! Nice way to start my day, good vibes and great tasting coffee!…
Got the BEST freddo espresso here! So rare to find one of these in the city and it was strong, frothy, & crafted with so much care! The owner is so friendly, personable, and clearly loves what he does. Just your perfect neighborhood coffee shop!
Iced latte is DELICIOUS - he added the perfect amount of sweetness and the coffee itself is super good. Fresh OJ, prosciutto sandwich and the cranberry blueberry muffin are all fresh and amazing!!!! Perfect for a quick grab for wfh 🤩 I need to come back regularly for the…
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