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Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Garment District, New York
The experts at The Corcoran Group and Gothamist recommend this place
"Great Kyoto :) Def enough space to sit."(16 Tips)
"Try the Flat White it's incredible, maybe the best in the city."(71 Tips)
"Great cortado — a nice respite from the rest of Midtown."(22 Tips)
"Incredible lattes and one of the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC"(100 Tips)
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Beautiful, cozy space in an otherwise drab/touristy part of town, awesome LP selection, decent sandwiches/pastries but most importantly, killer Intellegencia bevies! Read more
Evan GramisSeptember 22, 2014Best espresso I've had in a long time. The Cortado (equal parts espresso and milk) was perfect.
Nick GJune 7, 2017Nitro cold brew is Hot ; ) . Chocolate chip cookies are delicious and gooey . Caffeinate yourself and smile
Their flat white and chocolate chip cookies are delicious; this is more a grab and go type place as there are no bathrooms or electrical outlets, but they do offer free wi-fi
Best coffee I've had in awhile. I think I've also found the best chocolate chip cookie in NYC. Can't wait to come back here!
Drew SSeptember 1, 2014Midtown coffee spot that feels very un-midtown. Small and limited menu, but greay quality. Chandeliers with 80s rock in background is a fun mashup.
Best coffee in the area, and some killer donuts/cookies. Try a Flat White or Nitro Cold Brew.
Nicole SerratoreJune 16, 2015Had a great almond milk latte. Grabbed a chocolate chip cookie per other tips. Very chocolate-y and cake like.
Alex HoMarch 28, 2015Fragrant not-overly-roasted beans. Delish flat white. Lovely latte art. Chill people.
Whit MaullOctober 5, 2015I came for a great flat white but left even more impressed by the perfect chocolate chip cookies.
Cam_in_BrisOctober 31, 2022Very solid iced lattes. Cookies are superior. Want to try the spinach and cheese danish.
Kimmie OhhAugust 14, 2020Get yourself a chocolate chip cookie & a flat white. You will not be disappointed!
Hey folks, early mornings in the hot summer, don't leave their door wide open while you wait. It's bad for their electric bill and will just make it warmer inside. Stick it out.
apart from having the best coffee in midtown, you have to try the warm chocolate chip cookies, figgy sandwich, and blood orange ice tea. all delicious!
Espresso, excellent flat white, and chai, and baked goods. Oasis in the midtown desert.
Jun LuAugust 19, 2013The world famous La Esmeralda Special coffee is served here. It's $8 a cup for a reason.
- JT SchindlerJanuary 20, 2014grab a chocolate chip cookie and a seat by the window; don't be shy to steal a seat or take it to go // dirty chai
Jastine KhoApril 2, 2019They have the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC - really worth the trip to just get those.
martin cairneyDecember 24, 2014Wow - they even have flat white on the menu. No need for an Aussie to explain what it is. Awesome.
Try the Flat White - Rich & smooth. The perfect drink to get your caffeine levels back up.
Gabriel HayesAugust 28, 2015Weekday mornings, the line goes out the door. However they process it quickly and the coffee is well worth it.
Julia MMay 20, 2014Great for people watching & talking/meeting up with friends. Not so great for reading or doing work, it's a bit loud & cramped.
Matthew YarwoodJune 6, 2013Yummy sandwiches and awesome coffee. Just ask the friendly staff for the wifi password if you're an out of towner!
Nice place. Some of the coffee drinks (well, most) are overpriced. But their normal + kyoto iced coffees are stellar. And the chocolate chip cookies!
Danny SullivanNovember 19, 2011OMG....THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! This place has the best chocolate chip cookie is amazing! fresh vanila latte awesome! Def check it out!
Janelle J.September 14, 2012Kyoto cold brew will leave you buzzing for hours. Try the Aussie standard: a flat white (like a latte with less foam)
very good latte and scones! A little crowded but it'd because it's so good!
Steve KJune 11, 2014Hilarious . Best espresso in Midtown Manhattan it turns out... is roasted back home!
- 👍🏼 Chocolate chip cookie. They also sell coffee beans, usually Heart.
Josh SimmonsMarch 19, 2015Everything. Seriously. And now they serve Meat Hook sandwiches. Place can't get any better.
Natalie YoungFebruary 2, 2016Almond Dirty Chai was on point! Cute place to grab and go. Not much seating to stay.
Jon GoldmannJanuary 18, 2018Definitely better than Starbucks, breath of fresh air in a neighborhood of chains.
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Culture Espresso is an independent and locally owned coffee shop that opened in 2009.
We pride ourselves in bringing the best coffee we can to the heart of New York City. We also offer a daily assortment of fresh baked goods. Hope to see you soon.
Closed until 7:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
(212) 302-0200
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street
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