City of Saints Coffee Roasters
“they have really interesting latte combinations – i came for the lavender agave but unfortunately it is only seasonal.”
“The grape doughnut was delicious :0 its 3.75$ but that's cus its doughnut planets !”
“But then I would miss those friendly baristas and their super cool under counter espresso machine.”
City of Saints Coffee Roasters
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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Stopped in here recently because I was prowling for new coffee shops in the area. I had a lunch meeting on St Marks, so I stumbled on Saints.
Walking in I was greeted by a lovely space, a beautiful counter, and great window seating too.
As I walked up to the counter, my work-work-work mind asked if they had wifi. Sadly, no we don't. I hesitated. I chewed. I ground my teeth. How can I get any *work* done I thought.
Then I said, you know what, let me have a cold brew! haha And all was fine.
I ended up doing some creative writing while relaxing for a change instead of checking those darn emails.
Moral of the story, cafes with no wifi are pretty awesome.
And City of Saints has bangin' cold brew!
I hate calories, yet I still cannot stop myself from trying the signature summer drink iced mint matcha latte at city of saints. Unfortunately they do not offer this drink (and the other lavender agave iced latte) all year round, so you'd better come quick and take a sip before it is too late. They really nailed the perfect ratio of mint and matcha, so that it was not too bitter, however still able to carry a refreshing touch.
This is the only location in Manhattan, and unfortunately they do not provide wifi inside the coffee shop. But, since I'm a biased person (as I always am), I have to give it a full score!
Here lies Doughnut Plant donuts where available. This is not the city where "Oh, when The Saints go marching in…" This is the Big Apple.
Spacious setting without the narrowness or tight standing ledge space and large counter attached to the window/wall. Bottle water from Mountain Valley. I attained one cinnamon grape donut. Limited seating facing the direct sun from the window thus no restroom facility available. Attentive customer service. A small selection of mugs, tote bags, and novelty are available for sale.
No business cards. I do not believe they have a loyalty rewards card available.
I always get a latte anywhere I go (well, except for Philz). Not because I love it, but because then, as a former barista, I can judge how much care and effort they are putting into making the drinks.
Since it wasn't too busy, I got to witness the barista steaming the milk. She got everything down on point. First of all, holding the pitcher right, so she would know the right temperature. I closed my eyes, and the sound of steaming the milk was perfect: steam tip is not too deep or not too high in the milk, which resulted in a nice texture with zero unwanted bubbles. I don't know how to describe my experience, it was very… therapeutic and satisfying to know she was doing everything perfectly. In other words, it was like watching a Latte Porn.
You have my word that this barista is very experienced and/or knowledgeable.
4.5 stars instead of 5 because the atmosphere is not too comfy and welcoming. Very distant kind of vibe from the staff, but overall, recommended.
Two words. Cold Brew. It'll save ya.
Honestly, I was intimidated by their ordering process at first, partly because I have very little idea of what to get drip-wise and that stuff (real coffee aficionado clearly).
However, the baristas are extremely friendly, and are very willing to help you with all their coffee knowledge. So no worries if you don't know that much, like me.
The Cold Brew was great. It definitely had a nice flavor to it, though it was hard to pinpoint what it was exactly. Umami in a drink? Is that possible? It wasn't watery though, that was for sure. One of the best coffees I've had!
The shop itself is sleek and modern, which is definitely nice. It has an IKEA feel to it, in comparison to that woodshop, build-it-yourself vibe you get from many other coffee shops in the city!
My Cold brew was $4, so it was on par with the prices of other places! However, the quality here is definitely much higher!
Yes it is that good! Everyone who reviewed here is spot on right! I don't know why I have not been here before. Yes prices are a bit on the high side but that's due to the high quality of their coffee. I've had their mochas so far and they sure know how to make it the right way. The staff is super friendly and sweet, and not pretentious like other coffee establishments in the city.
Small coffee shop with a very clean minimalist vibe. Standard fancy prices for fancy coffee. Donuts from the Doughnut Plant if you so desire.
My picks – Mint Matcha Latte.
A good place to get a cuppa before being the first one in line for Ippudo. Just sayin'
I've been to so many coffee shops that at times it can take a lot for any particular spot to really make an impression on me. That being said, I was really impressed with City of Saints!
Their special drinks, the iced lavender + agave latte and the iced mint matcha tea latte were phenomenal! They used good strong coffee for the lavender latte – I could've had even more lavender flavor, but I understand that many don't care for floral notes. The mint matcha was on the sweeter, creamier side. While I do prefer a more bitter, less sweet matcha, I found the combination of flavors really pleasant. The drinks were also gorgeous to look at since they had a layered/gradient look.
The interior is just as gorgeous as the drinks – very minimal. My only wish is that they would have more food options! Would love to return to try more drinks.