Cafe Noi Espresso Bar
“No more waiting in line at Irving Farm – this place is the best.”
“Clean, quiet, plenty of seats, free wifi and a ton of outlets (though you'll need a longer cord to get to them from lots of seats).”
“The coffee was yummy but the real reason I am reviewing is because when I came in I was greeted by the most hilarious welcoming and kind woman.”
Cafe Noi Espresso Bar
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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Small hole in the wall kind of coffee place. I haven't tried the savory food but the snacks are just fine for someone who wants to sit with a friend for a little bit.
Nice and clean and free wifi (which apparently is hard to get in NYC?). If you live on the UWS you should stop by otherwise it's not really worth the trek if you live elsewhere.
Found this coffee on the way home from a run and stopped in for a bite to eat. I got an English Breakfast tea and a croissant and was pleased with both. The space has plenty of seats, and it was relatively empty and quiet when I stopped in. It was a good find, and satisfied my craving.
Super like this sweet friendly spot in the UWS. My eyes popped out of my head when I saw Shakshuka on the menu — highly recommend! Strong wifi, tasty food, and a friendly gal running the place…definitely a winning combo in an area that can risk being pretentious.
Came in at 6.20p.m. because their site says they close at 9p.m. The angry, surly lady at the counter yells out she's closing in 20 minutes??? Then I order a tea and ask her if the milk is on a counter somewhere. Very rudely tells me "you should tell me when you order so I can give you milk." Okay I get it. I should have asked for milk but most coffeeshops have milk on a counter by the sugar and stirrers etc. Then she pours so much milk that my $3 tea is now basically white. I politely ask her if I can pour some of it out somewhere or if she can do it for me and i get another annoyed angry stare. Honestly, why be in the hospitality/coffeeshop business if you can only be surly, angry and irritated with paying customers. The place was practically empty with only 2 other people in there so it's not like she was busy or hassled. Just a really bad attitude. Never coming back here again. Plenty of friendlier coffee shops in the area including a Starbucks, Fika, Mille Feuille, Irving Farm and Coffee bean No wonder this place is so empty. Could use some training in customer service.
I love this cafe because its a true israeli breakfast. Lots of carb free options. They have a breakfast plate with eggs, avocado, and salad. Ask for the pesto dressing its great. They make bourekas daily: cheese, potato, cheese and olive, mushroom all great. Coffee is good and the staff is always friendly.
Came for a bagel next door and needed coffee. From a coffee focused place. And boy did noi deliver! My cap in a ceramic mug was divine. So rich and creamy. I think I need to carry a mug with me just to have a good cup everywhere I go.
Had my first NY black and white cookie. Not my thing but pretty good. A less grainy snicker doodle covered in a frosting. The chocolate side reminded me of a hostess cupcake frosting.
The women behind the counter were taking care of business but were still friendly and helpful.
The inside has a feel of a chain. Sleek and a bit more colorful than I would expect from a coffee place. But still "hang out" comfortable.
A decent experience along my Java Journey 2015. The space is very small and was super packed on a Sunday morning. Luckily, I grabbed a table for my Macbook, my chai, & my breakfast splurge of choice. And so it was written: the sweet potato waffle jumped off of the menu & grabbed onto my heart.
The baristas were friendly gentlemen, but I will say it took about half an eon for my order to arrive. An entire family received their meal before I got my waffle. Then again, the family was a table full of jerks, so I could sympathize.
When my breakfast finally arrived, I'm pretty sure the "Unchained Melody" played from the kitchen.
The sweet potato waffle alone deserves about 13 stars.
The 4 star rating is the average of my experience.
FREE WIFI!! (I was so surprised that free wifi was not a 'thing' at many NY cafes)
Cozy little cafe with great service and good coffee. They also offer all-day breakfast, lunch, and baked goods. I kept it simple with oatmeal and coffee. Oatmeal was nothing special, but the coffee was good! Extremely friendly service.
They do have quite a few 2-person tables, but they're tightly packed together. They also have outlets along the wall!