Crema's Take
“El Café at Ora treats coffee as part of a larger sensory experience—you're drinking espresso surrounded by fresh flowers and lush plants, with pastries that actually deserve the setting. The owner and baristas consistently go above and beyond with genuine hospitality, making even a solo visit feel like you're being welcomed into their home rather than just grabbing a cup. This is the kind of place that justifies a trip across Queens if you want specialty coffee paired with actual beauty and care.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →First I was greeted with the nicest smiles even though the reservation changed from 2 to 1 people due to the inclament weather. Then Chef Michael greeted me at my table and explained how everything would go. He gave his recommendations of which tea to start and end with to…
This place is utterly beautiful and no photo can do it justice. The smell of flowers when drinking a coffee and eating a croissant? It’s priceless. Highly recommend it, it’s situated in Sunnyside neighborhood. Pay it a visit when you’re nearby.
My all-time favorite coffee shop in New York, by far. The owner and baristas are super friendly, the coffee is great (speaking as a former barista), the matcha is pretty good (add simple syrup), the pastries are really great (sourced from local bakers, I asked), and the ambience…
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to give them a 5 star review! They are our go-to for coffee (and matcha), flowers/plants, and every day gifts. Their attention to detail is worth mentioning —the Ora team is always looking for new ways to beautify their space e.g. they…
My favorite spot in the neighborhood they are a great place to enjoy great coffee, get precious and fresh flowers but not only that, the merch they carry is nice, different and peculiar. Owners are attentive to details and they also rent the beautiful space for private events…
Crema Reviews
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