Crema's Take
“This Australian-style café nails the relaxed, bright vibe that makes you want to linger over a truly excellent cortado and creative brunch. The espresso work is sharp and consistent, but what keeps regulars coming back is the food—those sweet potato fries are legitimately the best in the city, and the sandwiches rival the coffee itself. Fair warning: service can be uneven when things get busy, but hit them early morning or on a slow afternoon and you'll understand why this place has become a genuine West Village comfort spot.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I had a nice breakfast at Banter’s West Village location. I arrived shortly after they opened, and there was only one other customer. Service was fast and direct. The cappuccino was solid, and the smoked salmon toast was excellent. Nice hearty bread, very tasty garlic feta,…
The chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries were delicious, and the sweet potato fries are the best I’ve had in the city. The Iced Cortado was excellent, shoutout to Jem for making it. Tarik was our waiter and did an incredible job. I highly recommend Banter and will definitely…
Unfortunately, the service really overshadowed our experience. While I understand it gets busy, we were rushed to order and met with attitude throughout the meal. One server even slammed the ordered hot chocolate down at our table. Toward the end, we were rushed out despite…
Batner NYC is a lovely spot in the West Village. The food is fresh, creative, and comforting. Everything we ordered was delicious. The only thing that was kinda off for me personally- my Golden latte was not exactly hot, some people call it “kid-temp” but for me it’s simply…
Banter in the West Village has officially become one of my comfort spots in the city. The space is bright and relaxed, with that easy Australian café energy and a steady hum of conversation that feels very neighborhood in the best way. You can sit inside and watch the baristas…
Crema Reviews
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