Oren’s Daily Roast
“The service at this Morningside Heights Oren's is friendly and the coffee flows efficiently.”
“Their lattes are also great and they have a wide array of tea.”
“Only downside is that there isn't much seating, so more of a grab-and-go kind of place.”
Oren’s Daily Roast
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
8 reviews
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Had their moroccan mint green tea and it was pretty good. Seems like your average, nice little coffee shop chain.
A very good espresso bar. I am personally not a fan of bitter coffee so i strictly avoid their drip coffee. But the latte is AMAZING. The only problem is that they don't have seating. They can easily make room for seating arrangement. I just dont like the idea of a cafe without seating. Where will I drink my coffee, man? But it's great for New Yorkers who are always on the run.
When I can I go to Oren's … Starbucks is just around the corner but there's something about not supporting that beast. Can't say I'm a huge fan of the coffee – but the service and chai are top marks. I work close by at the University and always a good little walk to break up the day. The staff could not be more friendly – always a pleasure.
If you're looking for a sit down don't get your hopes up – only 3 chairs near the window. But on a sunny day there's never a bench far …
Knock Knock?
Who's there?
Oren?
Oren who?
OREN YOU GLAD YOU DISCOVERED THIS PLACE???? AHHAHAHA.
Ok but seriously, Oren's Daily Roast serves up a delicious cup of coffee. At under $3 for a large, it's cheaper than Starbucks and more tasty than Dunkin's. The coffee here is robust and bold, so if you're into weak and smooth, this isn't the place for you.
They're also very tolerant of lactose intolerance, as they have both almond and soy milk.
The interior is extremely small, and it's standing room only. If you're looking to chat away your morning, I suggest getting your coffee and finding a bench on campus.
Definitely my number one stop for caffeine in the city. Oh and they also have a variety of tea. What's not to like?
My favorite neighborhood coffee shop for sure (tied with Joe's at 120th).
Prices are a little on the higher side, but in general pretty standard for the city. A latte will run you about $4. I love the strong, roasted coffee flavor that comes out in all their drinks, even the iced lattes (which I've found at other places to be more watered down and not very strong). I get Oren's when I'm in the mood for a good latte that's appropriately creamy and strongly caffeinated.
Baristas are generally friendly here, but as with any shop, they can be hit or miss. I've had ones who happily chat with me and others who've minimally acknowledged my existence. On the whole though, friendly neighborhood baristas. Don't forget that they have a stamp card where the 13th drink is free!
Best coffee in Manhattan – with the caveat that it does depend on the brew.
This one is conveniently located – right near campus. It's tiny, so not a lot of seating options. But I have never had anything quite as good as their Guatemala with steamed milk. Their lattes are also great and they have a wide array of tea.
Would also like to say that they, like many other cafes, are stocked by ovenly and dough for their cookies and pastries, but they ALWAYS are cheaper. Other cafes charge like $3.5 for ovenly cookies!
Their almond croissants are very good, as are the whole wheat and the biscotti. Love their granola cookies.
I was excited to try their coffee. I had the Columbia roast (this is how I tend to judge coffee spots). I ordered banana bread which is for a snack later. I don't know how much it was, because no one told me and I didn't get a receipt until I walked out and they had a Huge line. Although, I believe I am fine (MY FAULT, I guess).
Its a "home-e" like coffee shop and has a million "need to sees and buys". I really like their set up and they do things well in terms of catching the "perfect consumer". they are so hidden and forget about them, but today I remember.
Few tips..
If you want something NEW and different go here. Parking is limited (but why would you drive down there), it has seating, and there is a good flow in the am.
I felt like the Columbia was a little bitter tasting. I don't like Starbucks or anything like that, but I do like medium roast and smooth coffee. I think that it was OK. Also the one star missing is because the guy who took my order told the women in front of me (kind of yelling with an irritated voice: "you went straight to the cashier and that is why you don't have a coffee yet"… HA 🙂 I had NO clue what was going on sooo I stood there looking "stupid" because unless you look at me how do I know its not my turn: CUSTOMER SERVICE…this man turned me off….
KEEP in mind you have to order first and then pay (I mean that is kind of how it is at most spots, but the line was grooving how would she know). FOOD FOR THOUGHT.. I always have to speak my mind. Im sure Ill be back for an espresso or latte.
Always been my favorite, for muffins, chai tea, and their mugs with the logo on it. For over 5 years Oren's has been my pick on a cold morning in New York, and I have never been disappointed, neither will you. The staff is the icing on the cake that enhances what a great stop this is!