Crema's Take
“Vanilla Gorilla pulls off that rare feat of being both a serious coffee destination and genuinely family-friendly, with spot-on lattes that draw New Yorkers specifically for the coffee quality rather than just convenience. The Breakfast Pastrino and pastry game are legitimately excellent, but what really sets this place apart is the staff—reviewers consistently rave about genuinely warm, enthusiastic people who make you feel welcomed the moment you walk in. If you want a cafe that nails the fundamentals (great coffee, great food, great vibes) without pretension, this is worth the detour.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Great café with excellent breakfast sandwiches and really good coffee. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I tried both the baguette and the Pastrino, and the Pastrino was my favorite. It’s wrapped in a thick, fluffy flatbread like a…
Great! Small cafe just a short walk from the New Yorker that has vibrant friendly workers, a great clean seating area, and lots of choices of coffee and foods. I got the Breakfast Pastrino as it comes and it was delicious. The sauce has a nice kick to it and the cheese is nice…
Finally found a place in New York that serves truly fantastic coffee! Their lattes are spot on, and the kids absolutely loved the Chilla drinks. We also tried the breakfast Pastrinos and they were a massive hit, fresh, delicious, and full of flavour. Great food, great coffee,…
First time in New York, walking down the street, the name got me, it’s pretty cute! I wanted coffee and they had so many options! They were so organized inside, everything came out the perfect temperature and DELICIOUS! I also got a funfetti muffin, because it looked Happy to be…
Walking in it was a warm welcoming atmosphere. You had a lovely gentleman at the counter greeting you in song 🎵 such a fantastic attitude you could just tell he wanted to be there. My boyfriend and I ordered the breakfast pastrino and please let me tell you DO NOT SKIP OUT ON…
Crema Reviews
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