Crema's Take
“Joe's daily-rotating pastry selection and thoughtfully crafted latte drinks make this Upper West Side spot worth the trip, especially if you're pairing a cappuccino with their exceptional vanilla scone. The coffee is solidly roasted and brewed, though consistency can be spotty depending on who's behind the bar. Fair warning: the cramped seating and employee-only restrooms feel like a step backward for a neighborhood favorite that could easily be a destination coffee shop.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Neighborhood coffee spot with a good, daily-changing selection of pastries, and good latte drinks. They make a decent oat chai and a variety of latte drinks. Joe is a good roaster and a good brewer, so you really can’t go wrong with one of their drinks.
UPDATE: knocking off a star because the restroom is now for employees only. Please open this back up to the public. This is easily one of my favorite coffee shops on the upper west side! Their coffee is delicious. The coffee alone earns it a 5 star from me. Seating is limited,…
There's something truly delightful about pairing a latte coffee with a vanilla scone and a matcha tea. The creamy richness of the latte perfectly complements the sweet, buttery goodness of the vanilla scone. Each sip and bite is a symphony of flavors, creating a harmonious blend…
You know, I'm curious about new flavors. I tried this latte with oat at the branch in UWS. Fig and balsamic! Frankly, it was delicious. But the employees were acting a little sloppy. He put the cup very hard, there was no latte art anyway. Overall, the coffee was nice, the…
The cappuccino we had there was quite good, but the iced coffee was average. Mostly, however, the seating is a bit cramped and there’s quite a bit of breeze because the seats are all not far from the door. Their selection was food and snacks is not very large either.
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