HARBS
(Now Closed)Dessert Shop, Tea Room, and Café$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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Brandon F.May 17, 2016It's all about a slice of their Mille Crepe; the fruit was fresh including the melon which was my biggest test. Tasted fresh and as close as you'd get to tasting the same in Japan. Pricey but worth it
Matthew SpectorApril 4, 2015HARBS sits as the cake king in NYC; the Japanese import boasts stellar and not-too-sweet offerings like its mille crepe cake and a strawberry chocolate cake with all ingredients at peak freshness.- JessicaAugust 6, 2015Great service and delicious desserts! I also liked their iced teas- very refreshing and cold! It was perfect on the hot sunny day I visited. The cakes are really something and unique;difficultchoosing
Christina ChinDecember 10, 2021Super cute japanese café to chill with friends on rainy afternoon....or a date Coffee/drinks were great and pastry/desserts light and sweet.
SusumuNovember 20, 2015Delicious mille crepe that was made with fresh fruit and very nice staff. The most expensive cake I've ever eaten!
Very expensive but worth it once in a while. Mille Crepes is their signature cake. I think all of their cakes are mouthwateringly delicious. Most importantly, nothing is overly sweet.
Eugene BDecember 16, 2014Exciting new Japanese cake shop. Mille crepes and chocolate custard cake were wonderfully light and only slightly sweet. Inventive combinations, fresh ingredients and prepared with care.
Winson WongFebruary 10, 2015Harbs is from Japan so naturally their cakes are a little lighter than Western cakes. The cakes tastes good but expensive - $11 for one slice. Tables at the back are good for chatting and working.
Jasmine 💫July 30, 2017The decor of this location is quintessential New York. I paired the strawberry with a pot of earl grey, and the combination made me feel like Blair Waldorf.
Ina LiDecember 8, 2016Fresh and light cakes to go and for here. Recommend the fruit crepe and cheesecakes
Cynthia LinJuly 5, 2015A little pricey but really great service. Not a fan of their famous fruit layer cake because of the melons but will be back for the others.
Em DeeFebruary 1, 2016Their desserts are okay, but I like the atmosphere and service. Very well lit, spacious and cozy. Free coffee/tea refills are a plus.
CJNovember 25, 2017Desert nicely presented. Short like Lady M. Good selection of tea. Quiet Japanese-style sitting area.
Esther JungJanuary 2, 2016Mille Crepes $10 per slice is worth of trying! It is enough to share it with two to three people.
- LilyDecember 24, 2014NYT: "There are no tables, but a doorway leads to pleasant dining areas, where a cloudlike slice of cake can be yours, along with sandwiches served on thick square slices of Japanese white bread."
Ro JDecember 14, 2016Pro: Excellent cake (green tea mousse and king chocolate) and perfectly brewed tea!
Jin MoonNovember 16, 2015The cakes are similar to Lady M except they were less sweet then most Asian chain bakery shops. This place would be great for people who can't eay too much sugar. Pear millefilu is better than fruit.
Roniel TesslerJune 4, 2015The cakes here are delicious! The sandwiches are ok, as portions are mostly bread. Cozy and refined atmosphere.
Andy TaoDecember 17, 2014The dessert shop is from japan. They have a variety of freshly made cakes that are on par with lady m cakes.- Bird's-eye view: HARBS's signature cake Mille Crepes, Japanese homework, caramel tea
Susie YinFebruary 13, 2015All the cakes look so delicious! The genmai matcha is misleading though, it's just regular genmaicha with whole leaves not ground
Lynne VieraJanuary 15, 2017what a civilized place to have a slice of beautiful and light Japanese cake. highly recommend.
Kinjil MathurSeptember 1, 2016Not overly sweet. Very light cakes and pies. Seating in the back, which isn't obvious from the front.
Peggy LiFebruary 5, 2019Pretty pricey, but all the cakes I've tried have been delicious and not overly sweet.
Val TFebruary 19, 2015Get the seasonal tea for a unique refreshment (especially if it's yuzu green tea)
Huaisi CenJuly 3, 2016Love this place, classic elegant design, serves quality tea. But the service is bit slow.
- Ro JDecember 14, 2016Con: Every customer has to order one item. Yet, even after ordering 4 items between 3 of us, they refused to provide an extra cup to share a pot of tea. Seriously weird service policies for the price!
Jinnie LJanuary 3, 2015from Japan.. in NY!! (Welcome!!hehe) mille crepe, green tea mousse cake, n waguri tarte!! yumyum♥
Yang Ruo HanJanuary 14, 2019Food is good. Beautiful cakes. But too many people. And the waitress is slow. Ruin the atmosphere.
Will CrockerSeptember 30, 2017Tea is good but they won't let you share a giant pot of tea. Avoid it.
ChaoDecember 24, 2014Make sure they actually take your order otherwise you will be waiting for 20 minutes for nothing and order again. Their ordering process is chaotic I'd rather go to ladym.
Alexandra DaoJanuary 22, 2018Don’t sleep on their lunch special - $20 for a bowl pasta (which is on point) or a sandwich, a salad, tea or coffee, AND a slice of cake.
S DSeptember 25, 2021Service is terrible. The sugar you got here does not worth the bad mood you were turn into.
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(646) 336-6888
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