Caffe Bene

“Right in the heart of Union Square, it's nice to find a quiet spot that's away from all the chaos.”

“A nice cafe for doing work – clean, quiet, and nice people working.”

“They have a cute back patio, but the weather has been too bad to use it lately so I really hope to check that out in the spring!”

Caffe Bene

Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Caters: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes

Price range.

$ Price range Under $10

8 reviews

  1. Wow, this place is wonderful! It has everything that one could dream of in a coffee shop: free Wi-Fi, nice ambiance, nice crowd, bathroom, desks, and electric plugs for electronics.

    Definitely worth coming for to get some motivation, energy, and inspiration! : )

  2. This is a very cute Caffe Bene in a great location.  Very nice outdoor area in the back to chill and relax.  On the quiet side if you need to get some work done.  Nice overall atmosphere and the staff are very polite and attentive.

    You have a decent menu to pick from and the waffles are quite yummy!!!!!  There are a lot of options to pick from for coffee in this area.  Cafe Bene is definitely one of the better options.

  3. I expected something mediocre and I found a good coffee and nice pastries!! The place is big with many tables, a bit dark but welcoming. I loved how you can choose your own baked goods, everything looked delicious and fresh. Coffee was also fresh and rich, a good place for breakfast or snacking if you are in the area!

  4. 5 stars for reaching out and trying. Thanks to the owner (I think she was the owner) sending a super nice personalized message to me asking me to try again, I came back to try again. To be perfectly honest, I was very pleased. The coffee tasted way better than it did the other times I came. I tried a cold brew and also an iced coffee. It tasted a lot higher quality than I expected (sorry for being honest).

    All in all, pleasantly surprised, and definitely appreciative of the owner reaching out to me. Good job!

  5. Instant 5 stars because of this beautiful sign, (one punch man is fantastic a+ taste) tasty drinks (somewhat pricy but it's to be expected of its location and still decent compared to other cafes in the area) and cute venue. There's a decent amount of seating and the patio is so awesome when it's warm out. The staff is also very energetic.

  6. Love this place for its amazing clean decor,espresso drinks and fast wifi . I find the staff extremely professional, even when its been really late at night. I love that they can make a mean cortado. Everyone in the cafe seems to be busy with their laptops but I think its also a great place to hang out with friends and have a quiet conversation. You can sit for as long as this place is open, its open quite late unlike other coffee shops. The decor is pleasing, they seem to have lots of options to eat which I have never tried out, should sometime soon. Always clean, and now they even have a patio. I think this might just be the best caffe bene location in Manhattan.

  7. This is one of the better Caffe Bene's that I've been to. Well kept and maintained. What separated this one from the others I've visited is that it's very quiet. Usually I can't study at other caffe bene's because of their loud environment and all the chit chat, but this one was very peaceful. A lot of students were studying or doing work when I was there. There's also books to pull from their shelves if you ever feel intrigued to read something different.

    I haven't ordered much off of their menu, but I usually always get the large chai latte with almond milk. Throw a little bit of cinnamon powder in there too for an extra kick!

  8. Such a great spot for studying and chilling. A thousand times better than The Bean right down the block. It's nicely decorated, with free wifi, and they play nice soft jazz music in the background! They have good coffee and tea, and I haven't tried any of their food but the cheesecake looks great and is much cheaper than a lot of the ones I've seen around. I can kill hours here just sitting and reading or doing stuff on my computer, and it has a very calm vibe to it. They have a cute back patio, but the weather has been too bad to use it lately so I really hope to check that out in the spring! Definitely one of my new favorite spots!!

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Broadway 816
New York 10003 NY US
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Monday, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday, 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, 8:00 am - 11:00 pm