El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
The experts at Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater recommend this place
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ben mSeptember 6, 2014Cold press on tap is nice. Be like me and bring a stroller to the tiny space and be the most annoying guy in the place. Sorry everyone!
naveenFebruary 23, 2015stop for an espresso. if you're hungry, the granola is one of my favorites: yogurt, pomegranate, coconut, honey.
Yo, get the kale salad even if you're not a hipster. It comes with an almond dressing and is topped with shaved almonds. A small one will do ya good.
Alexis BendjouiaJanuary 4, 2015Incredibly flavorful kale salad. The falafel looks EPIC. Strongly recommend this spot.
There's good wi-fi (password is ElReyPublic), but computer beware!: no outlets. A great, tiny little spot with good coffee served by a friendly staff.
The coffee is excellent but the food and especially salads are the real standout when comparing to other coffee shops.
Kathryn DAugust 27, 2017Excellent coffee and food. If weather is nice, I don't mind awkwardly sitting outside on sidewalk bench.
Stuart AdlerSeptember 11, 2016Light fair in a cozy (Coffee shop) setting. Note it is a small place and gets warm in the summer.
Check out NYT's take on Gerardo's cooking...
Josh OynickOctober 13, 2015"People talk about coffee, healthy food, trendy" - Foursquare is not wrong. Also very good.
Rosie PeckAugust 7, 2015Worth the wait and perfect for a casual night. Everything was super delicious, especially the octopus.
Sophie KrakoffJuly 13, 2015Order the kale salad, add pickled egg and avocado-the flavors are so fresh and work together beautifully
Mr BigginsAugust 1, 2016For a place with a La Marzocco Strada coffee machine and counter culture beans, this place makes an awful coffee. I have been disappointed on two different occasions with two different barriers.
Anna QuariaDecember 6, 2016If you crave coffee after 8pm this is the place to be! Coffee is amazing btw!!!
Cute neighborhood spot with good espresso. They serve beer too!
Doodle HedzSeptember 25, 2013The espresso happens to be delicious and ya gotta support the local neighborhood peeps. Staff is friendly to boot.
Serious EatsFebruary 19, 2014We like the cashew grits and Brussels sprouts lunch items, but they're pricey for the portion size.
Marc MayerFebruary 25, 2016So much brunch comes out of such a tiny spot. Impressive. Get a cortado to keep you perky.
Brandon SmithJanuary 30, 2016The kale salad is highly fuckwitable. You'll be happy to tell your mom you ate your veggies after this one!
Nolan FraustoMarch 5, 2014Good coffee, and friendly staff! But be careful, their latte only comes in the smallest size. A bit pricey at $4.25.- Nate BeattyJanuary 18, 2016They now serve wine and beer to complement your super healthy kale salad ;)
- Brandon SmithJanuary 28, 2016Try the espresso sunrise! Espresso, lemon, and some minty simple syrup. That shit will get ya goin!
Good for posting up and people watching, bad for getting work done.
Ms HeleneMay 30, 2015Deconstructed falafel on kale salad instead of Za'atar pita $8. Chia seed pudding.
sunnychangSeptember 23, 2013Skip the cold press and order the Vietnamese coffee on tap. It's a whole other level of cafe goodness.
The Sesame Banana Bread pairs nicely with a recent vintage latte
Delicious coffee + tasty food + excellent beers + SoCal vibe. Love.
- Ariel VieraMay 27, 2015Caution: The Iced Coffee is hot brew over ice! You've been warned. (Although, it's pretty good)
Michael DempseyApril 12, 2015Mexican Mocha is great, but don't expect it to give you much of a boost.
Nell EberhardtApril 12, 2015This place is special. Doing some cool shit. True appreciation for the ingredients and the experience.
Get the sesame banana bread. I was skeptical too, but it's really tasty.
Counter Culture coffee + legit friendly baristas= good start to my work day
Melissa TsangSeptember 10, 2014Stellar iced coffee (Mexican mocha? They don't have Vietnamese iced coffee anymore). A+
Eugene LeeJanuary 19, 2014Counter culture coffee... Cute shop.. Great service and tasty Danishes... Yeeeaaahhhh
Best Kale Salad in NYC. get it loaded! - foodie magician 😊👍
- Thomas MoJune 20, 2015Got the Mexican latte but the guy didn't know how to make it. He filled half the cup with coffee and then asked if i "wanted room for milk." Instead of making a new one the barista tried to fix it.
Louis BitskoMay 5, 2016I've been going here since it opened. The quality of everything they offer is truly incredible. It just doesn't ever disappoint.
Their iced coffee is my favorite in the neighborhood.
Demetrius BagleyMay 2, 2016Need the much touted Vegan Chicharrones per Village Voice AND New York Times Read more
Kelli YappOctober 22, 2015Coffee is good. Go scope out a table pre 11a when they start serving brunch.
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El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette
100 Stanton St (btwn Ludlow St & Orchard St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 260-3950
View menu on http://www.elreynyc.com/menu.html
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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"small but stylish place. mocha and pour over were great."
Vé - 9.1
"Great neighborhood spot, good service, good coffee, decent wifi. Lovely corner space with lots of natural light and seating."
Gina - 8.9
"I've been living of their americano for a week now. Strong in flavor but still smooth. Nice location as well. Definitely recommended."
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Tara Suan - 8.6
"Pancakes! Blueberry pancakes with maple butter syrup are incredible."
Dan - 8.6
"Had the chicken and waffles with the cranberry lemonade. Was really good! Dope spot!"
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