Crema's Take
“Dark Matter feels like a creative sanctuary on Bowery where you can actually spread out—reviewers rave about the abundant seating and quirky, retro-taco-shop vibes that make it equally suited for serious work sessions or lingering with friends. Their espresso drinks shine, especially creative options like the perfectly-balanced habanero latte, and the whole team brings genuine warmth to every interaction, making regulars feel genuinely welcomed back.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Great coffee shop in the area. I’m always looking for places with a lot of seating so I don’t arrive with my art stuff only to realize there is no place to sit. Amazing fun decor inside, good coffee and treats. Note that they play the music fairly loud for anyone sensitive to…
My wife and I have been coming here for almost a year and it's a great place to hang out or get some work done. Quality drinks and food. Everyone who works there is friendly and the service is great. Especially Andre who is a really cool guy. Always hard at work with a smile on…
((4.75 stars)) Dark Matter is a colorful coffee shop planted on Bowery and 1st. large amount of space and seating options for enjoying coffee, doing some work, catching up with a friend, or just being in your head for solace. the space is is vibrant and give its nods to music…
Cool coffee shop with delicious looking bakery section and breakfast sandos. Big coffee selection including decaf. Cool interiors, retro, with plenty of seating.
there’s so much seating!!! and a bathroom!!! vibe reminds me of a taco shop and it’s so good. had one of the lattes with habernero and the spice was like the perfect amount. looked to be a decent pastry selection too
Crema Reviews
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