Think Coffee

248 Mercer St, New York, NY

★★★★4.1(1,089 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This espresso-focused spot near NYU has mastered the art of being all things to coffee lovers: you can grab a straightforward flat white in a rush, settle in with your laptop for hours thanks to dependable wifi, or linger over a genuinely good hot chocolate and grilled cheese. The vibe is cozy and welcoming with a solid selection of baking goods (including gluten-free options), though fair warning—service can lag during busy times and the wifi isn't always reliable, so don't count on it for anything critical. It's the kind of place that gets crowded precisely because it does the basics right and actually feels like a neighborhood gathering spot rather than a corporate chain.

What to expect

Espresso focusedLight foodMeetingsQuick grabWifiLaptop friendlyTraditional drinksPastriesSlow sit

Google Reviews

Andrey Laz
★★★★★2 months ago

Simple flat white Good selection of baking goods including gluten free

L S
★★★★2 months ago

Terribly slow service. Yapping at the bar all morning long, meanwhile several drink orders piled up. If you have all morning to wait for a coffee, only for it to taste sour/bitter due to no dialing in of the machine, this is the place for you! Don’t come here if you expect quick and quality service. Staff is mostly polite, but no sense of urgency and need proper training on dialing in an espresso machine. Staff talking about being hung over after the Super Bowl, walking to the kitchen with other employees to chat instead of making drinks with proper technique. Bitter bean water served. Gave a it a few tries but there are much better shops in the area.

Sean O'Connor
★★★★★4 months ago

Beware! The chocolate chip cookies are not good do not fall for the hype. They are more sugary than buttery or vanillay. and the chocolate tastes like medium grade milk chocolate :/ atmosphere and service was nice

Sonali Joshi
★★★★★4 months ago

Loved their hot chocolate and grilled cheese sandwich. Lot of quick bite menu options.

Devin Lightner
★★★★2 years ago

Update: 9/5/23 - the wifi still often does work here. Good vibe, but can get crowded because it's near NYU. In summary, Think Coffee on Mercer Street in NY is a great cafe with a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Their coffee is delicious and their food options are appealing. The staff is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend trying it out!

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