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★★★★★ 4.8 | 379 reviews | 19 views

Business Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Service options
Curbside pickup
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Live performances
Popular for
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Late-night food
Organic dishes
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Bar onsite
Gender-neutral restroom
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy
Crowd
Family-friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments

About

A tiny East Village coffee shop where the counter runs fast and the coffee stays strong. They pull espresso shots all day; if tea’s your pace, the loose-leaf selection spans oolong and rooibos. Round out your mug with a late-night plate—think falafel wraps or a grain bowl—then slide into a seat when the guitars start.

Front door sits at 51 Essex Street, between a laundromat and a scaffold supply shop. Ca$133 or walk through; 212-388-2047 pins your call before you lace your shoes.

Lost? The map still shows the curb if you’re the kind who double-checks. This corner brews caffeine and beats on nights the subway feels too far.

Technical Info

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Created 21 Jan 2025
Updated 06 Jul 2026

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