Crema's Take
“Plowshares pulls off that rare New York feat of serving genuinely excellent espresso drinks and laminated pastries without the pretension or the prices that usually come with them. The space is tiny and there's no WiFi, which means it attracts serious coffee drinkers and neighborhood regulars rather than laptop campers, making it feel like an actual community spot. If you want a killer cappuccino and a butter-laden croissant that justifies the trip, this is your place—just don't expect to linger for hours.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →one of the best coffee in the area, nice atmosphere, good prices, amazing baked pastries. Only three downsides are there is not a lot of place to sit and there is no WiFi, they don’t have a way to heat up the pastries
I’ve been frequenting this coffee shop since they opened up in my neighborhood and I’ve watched it become better and better through the years. The staff is lovely and the coffee and pastries are really high quality. The owners are also thoughtful and receptive to feedback. I…
Here is why I love NYC. You can jump in to the most random neighborhood coffee shop and get to taste seriously good stuff. I had their almond croissant which was delicious and filled with a tasty almond cream. The coffee was well balanced.
Small cafeteria with an interesting selection of coffee beans. They don’t serve pour-overs from that selection, though — “because it would be unsustainable [for the business],” according to the staff. An unjustifiable sin in the end, in my opinion. Apart from that, the service…
I come here practically every day; they have the best coffee. I always order a double cappuccino, and all pastries are delicious, especially the one with strawberry and cream. It is a small place, but people come and go, and you can always find a spot for yourself. At least…
Crema Reviews
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