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Best coffee bar in NY. Chat with the sweet people here while sipping a Shakerato. They also bake wonderful pastries and have a special coffee cocktail every month.Upvote6Downvote
Tamer BekirMarch 13, 2014Place is so small- literally two customers at a time. BUT, the coffee is drinks are amazing! Everything in there is mostly handmade and crafted in Italy. They keep the tradition of coffee strong here.UpvoteDownvote
Katarina & Giovanni are always friendly and ready for conversation. The small space facilitates chats even among patrons. That personal interaction in the AM is great. Not to mention the great coffee.UpvoteDownvote
Ivy KwanFebruary 21, 2013Try the shakerato! It uses the technique of making expresso but extracting the gentler and milder part of the coffee. And its chilled. Something I have never tried before, a breathe of fresh air!Upvote8Downvote
Zayed KhanMarch 8, 2014Sip on a marocchino (an inspired espresso-cocoa combo drink) and discuss the art of old school Italian coffee making with Iker. This place is amazing.Upvote2Downvote
Tracy T.May 4, 2014Great little coffee shop. Warning, no seats, but that's a good thing. If it's nice you can sit on the stoop or talk to the friendly baristasUpvoteDownvote- Ariel VieraDecember 26, 2013Caution: this place serves coffee drinks authentic Italian style. Which by all means is amazing quality, but do expect lattes to be milkier and mochas chocolatier.UpvoteDownvote
Untapped CitiesJuly 15, 2013Having just opened last fall, I Am Coffee is noteworthy for its decorative pieces that were shipped straight from Italy. Although there isn't much sitting room, visit this shop for its Shakerato! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Sameepa ShettyJune 7, 2014Saturday post brunch, cortchado, or Americana or the cold brew, it's all good. Sip on the coffee & taste life on the steps of this gem.UpvoteDownvote
An unexpected gem by a legitimate Italian couple in the middle of all the drunk food places. Try a shakerato if you want something different.Upvote2Downvote
Stefanie SundbyApril 15, 2013The espresso is fantastic and Giovanni is an awesome person. I wish I lived here so I could be a regular!UpvoteDownvote
Jenean chapmanApril 11, 2013Amazing coffee and the barista is a sweetheart. I've never had a latte made with so much love.Upvote4Downvote- Thomas MoAugust 14, 2014Shakerto here is awesome. Space is very small. I wonder how the barista stands here all day without being claustrophobicUpvoteDownvote
Regular coffee is delicious! Had to wait a little longer for them to make the coffee, but well worth it....UpvoteDownvote
Best coffee shop in the city. Sadly, now closed
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Jinnie LOctober 13, 2014Try shakerato n marocchino. So yum♥ but from now on they only opens on weekends..…UpvoteDownvote
Katie RileyMarch 12, 2014Cute Italian baristas who dust your cappuccino with chocolate shavings. #idieUpvote1Downvote
One off the best coffee spots in East VillageUpvoteDownvote
- Make sure you try the specials before they changeUpvoteDownvote
agency magmaDecember 3, 2012A+ Coffee and A+ staff! Try anything-it's made with love.Upvote5Downvote
Ask for something you've never tasted before.Upvote1Downvote
- Spotter challenge: how many birds can you spot around the bar?UpvoteDownvote
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- Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
(917) 826-1174
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