Culture Espresso

72 W 38th St, New York, NY

★★★★★4.6(2,359 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Culture Espresso has built a devoted following around their exceptional chocolate chip cookies—warm, gooey, and absolutely worth the splurge—making it the kind of place where the pastry case is just as compelling as the espresso machine. The flat whites and Americanos are crafted with care and consistency, though it's really the cookie selection (including standout varieties like the Korn and oatmeal) that has earned them a reputation as a top NYC destination. It's the perfect blend of quick-grab convenience and slow-sit coziness, equally suited for a rushed coffee run or lingering over your drink and an indulgent pastry.”

What to expect

PastriesEspresso focusedMeetingsTraditional drinksQuick grabSlow sit

Google Reviews

Kyle Davis
★★★★★2 months ago

I came here because the reviews were great and Reddit pointed me in this direction. I had an Americano and a chocolate chip cookie. The Americano was average - not great, but not bad by any means. The cookie (which apparently has won a lot of awards) was slightly above average. Maybe it's because it wasn't warm, but I got my order for dine-in so I would have assumed they'd warm it up before giving it to me on a plate. Overall, a good stop in but I would never go out of my way to go here.

Lane
★★★★★2 months ago

We only tried the chocolate chip cookies. We arrived at 3:45 PM on a Saturday and they were out of something cookie types but had plenty of chocolate chip ones. The cookie was loaded with chocolate and had a gooey inside with crisp edges. At least the one we received was warm. Superb cookie for $6.50 (as of 2/28/2026).

Kayla Thonesen
★★★★★2 months ago

Okay..I was a tad skeptical to pay $6.50 for one chocolate chip cookie…BUT it was worth it. Sooo warm ooey gooey and melt in your mouth yummy! I wish I would have tried more things there but I was in a rush. I will definitely be stopping back in next time I’m in the city. Best cookies I have had there thus far!

Mohammed Alanazi
★★★★★5 months ago

Culture Espresso is a cozy coffee spot! Famous of their good cookies 🍪. The flat white is rich, smooth, and full of flavor, and their drinks are always made with care. The chocolate chip cookies are incredible — warm, gooey, and easily the best in the city. The café has a cozy vibe with friendly staff and great service. Perfect place to grab a quality coffee or take a break in the city.

Antoinette Levon
★★★★★6 months ago

This place won best cookie in NYC for a reason. Coffee is good, cookies are bomb. The chocolate chip is a stand out. The Korn cookie was a surprise to me at how much I loved it. The oatmeal one is also delicious. I didn't get to try the peanut butter ones but ONE DAY I will. Delicious Cookies!

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