Caffé Bene
(Now Closed)Café, Bakery, and Dessert Shop$$$$
Theater District, New York
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Serious EatsJuly 15, 2013Bypass the espressos and cappuccinos for misugaru, a multigrain blend that tastes distinctly of barley but also contains black beans, sesame seeds and brown and black rices.
Nice library atmosphere with free wifi and power oulets. Decent food and pastry selections. As far as I remember,,their misugaru latte and belgium waffle was really goooood
Pick a spot, any spot. The hanging bulbs, bookcase, and exposed brick are juxtaposed with the industrial steel decor and location in the middle of Times Square. Wifi, chill people, and available space
Adrienne CFebruary 25, 2013Red velvet latte is ridiculously tasty - I believe it is topped with crunchy pieces of the red velvet liege waffle, which brings me to my next point: there is an an astounding selection of waffles!
Ahmad ShujaFebruary 20, 2014I've been here only once, and the neat little reading area is my favorite spot - good, non-trashy books to pick up & read. And considering how close it is to Times Square, the place was nice & quiet.
Ishe R.December 3, 2016If you are going to attend a show close and it's getting chilly is a great spot to wait. There is also enough space in the back to work or have fun with friends. Great decoration!
MichaelApril 18, 2016Waffles and gelato are excellent. Do yourself a favor and get chocolate syrup on em. I loved the hazelnut gelato.
Minka Monica LiMarch 2, 2015Good place to hang out at during cold winters. I like the book cafe. And it's conveniently next to the Book of Mormon theatre in case you want coffee before the show.
Richard FrancisFebruary 18, 2013Book caffe in the back is a wonderful rest place to enjoy great coffee, good pastries, wide reading selection this is definitely not Starbucks!
I'm a big fan of Korean style cafes because I like the decorations and some of the Korean desserts (misugaru latte!). The coffee and wifi here is also much better than Starbucks.
Nastia IlinaJuly 31, 2013Waffle was delicious but incredibly filling for a skinny person. 😍😍😍 masaguru (?) latte was sweet
Nicholas DoyleAugust 8, 2014Surprising respite from the chaos of Times Square. The cozy atmosphere and comforting, sugar glazed crunchy and fluffy waffles will have you settling in peacefully in no time.
B ZeidsMarch 19, 2014My new Times Square oasis. Times Square's hottest club is... Caffé Bene. This place has everything, chairs, tables, electrical outlets 👍👍
My favorite place to hang out or have a coffee meeting in the area. A little pricey, but worth it for rental of a comfy work area upstairs.
Daniel GarciaMay 1, 2015Surprisingly big for a Time Square cafè. Lots of seating, outlets, and beautiful atmosphere! Food is nothing amazing but it's not exactly horrible either. Open late so great for after hours studying!
UHNWINovember 25, 2013Great spot for those who are sick of the unprofessionalism of Starbucks, excellent coffee and good location within the Timesquare.
Soyul Bia KimAugust 30, 2012I always love the atmosphere here--though their cranberry almond misutgaru frappe tasted terrible... I'm assuming the baristas aren't that experienced. The cafe's fairly new anyway.
Find a CofficeMarch 22, 2013Free WiFi and plenty of power outlets for all your gadgets. Get some coffee (and maybe a waffle) and get to work! Read more
Untapped CitiesJuly 15, 2013Imported from Korea, this cafe's organic vibe provides a great escape from Times Square, although it is a bit pricey. Read more
JannieJuly 19, 2013Waffles in the flavor of your choice and in the summer, you must enjoy their strawberry bingsu - the red bean mixed with strawberry is out of this world!
Halil KaşkavalcıJune 1, 2015I always love bene's coffees. Location is quite big near Times Square. You can rest, charge your phone and enjoy great coffee.
Rachel MutiaJuly 6, 2015You have to try their White Grape Yogurt Smoothie! I had mine with their carrot cake which was also quite good as well.
ChenyuDecember 6, 2012I love their book store , music and environment - like an Asian hipster place as an alternative to Starbucks in midtown
Seems that they have only one person trained on how to make espresso and they are rarely around. Love the Misugaru latte and waffle with goat cheese so that's a plus
carolina vargasApril 12, 2013I was delight with my visit in here.! You SHOLUD try the strawberry whipped cream waffles they are the best. Be sure you re getting the Fresh ones. Also the moka its awesome.
ConstantinSeptember 14, 2015Large and cozy interior! There is space for everyone. Nice place to work, but internet sucks! They need upgrade their internal network big time! <1Mbps is way to slow...
ChrisFebruary 9, 2013Only place I've found in Times Square to sit and have a moment of peace. The coffee and baked goods are all above average quality for New York City.
KarenJanuary 6, 2018Super cute library-styled room to relax in while you sip on hot cocoa. They have sandwiches here for a quick bite.
Times Square NYCJuly 2, 2012So many snacks and beverages to choose from! One of our favorite places to grab coffee in the morning!- KarenMay 7, 2017Plenty of seating. The library room is awesome -- I love the feeling while I'm enjoying a hot cup of coffee and a pastry.
Billy KeenlySeptember 16, 2014A nice reading room/seating area for those lucky enough to get a seat during peak hours.
Sophie BakalarJuly 24, 2015The food and coffee are terrible, but there aren't many places in midtown with wifi, outlets, and space. If you need a spot to do some work in the area, this is one of your best bets.
Haleigh TutrowMarch 14, 2014This place is great! It's definitely not what was expected! The bubble tea was not the best I've had but the coffee's great and they have flavored waffles!
Library chic! You'll be surrounded by books w/ some industrial design touches, but enjoy the comforts of coffee shop indulgences.
Joyce KimsingtonMarch 10, 2012You can study at the long tables (they have WiFi) or read a book/mag they have on the shelves!
Samantha TanMarch 17, 2012Beautiful cosy study area/library at the back, lots of plugpoints too for charging laptops and phones!- drew tarvinJune 8, 2015It feels like you're doing work in a library but instead of just books, they also have great snacks.
ColinJanuary 31, 2012You can get Dough donuts here, so forget going out to Brooklyn. Book cafe in the back! The Living Wild picture book makes for good conversation :-)
ℳansour αℓтαууαrJanuary 12, 2015I tried their cappuccino and...just not for me. They have many bakery options tho. Because of this one location, you may not find a seat (sometimes) although they have a huge seating area.
Douglas SouzaNovember 25, 2014Try the delicious afogatto, and the ginger muffin. Nice street view in a very cozy place!
Miriam BurgosMarch 17, 2013Betsy!! she is the best. she is very nice and she has a great mood!. she is the best of bene!!
Martin SlusarzJune 13, 2012This place is great. Wifi is light speed and you can work here - tables and lots of them. Starbucks beware!
Raffaele CiproFebruary 3, 2012I love this place. A cafe' in Europe was a place for discourse and ideas. Great arts and cultures were created in cafes...
A great place to go if you're having an existential crisis, since the verdict will probably be... No, you don't exist.
Karl With A "K"October 12, 2015Great cafe in Times Square - there is a study in the back for getting work done.
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- Mon–Sun
- 6:30 AM–11:30 PM
(212) 586-2010
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
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