Crema's Take
“Joe & the Juice trades on a reputation built around charismatic staff (there's a reason Santana gets mentioned by name), but the 3.7 rating reveals inconsistency: you might land a genuinely warm experience with good vibes and spacious seating, or you might encounter rushed service, rude staff, and food quality issues like rotten fruit that they won't refund. Unless you're specifically banking on catching a shift when someone like Santana is working, there are more reliable coffee shops in the neighborhood.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Just met the New York legend Santana. During NY snow storm he was handling the shop on his own and has done an impressive job. Can't thank him enough for his kindness and his smile. Must go 😁
Great coffee and smoothies and lovely staff. Good amount of seating. Bathrooms on site. Thank you.
Stopped into Joe & the Juice again in the West Village (on Hudson), and had a wonderful experience. The spaciousness of this place, the warmth of its employees and the general good vibes here are all edifying. : ) Whenever I come here *stressed out* post work, somehow the stress…
I visited Joe & The Juice around 7:30 PM, and since they close at 9, I expected to have plenty of time to sit and enjoy my coffee. Instead, one of the employees started cleaning and loudly dragging chairs around the place. The noise was extremely unpleasant and made it almost…
Got an Acai Bowl and a Vegan Granola with rotten bananas in them. Requested refund but they would not honor it despite the fact that we refused to take items. Sunday morning staff were rude and unfriendly. I recommend you stay away.
Crema Reviews
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