Manhattan Espresso Cafe
“They have a nice selection of delicious pastries, brownies, cookies and sandwiches to choose from too.”
“I had no idea such an endearing little espresso bar / café could exist in Midtown East.”
“The place lacks seating – only 4 stools along a small bar…so really it's more of a grab n go coffee stop.”
Manhattan Espresso Cafe
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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3.5 stars. I came here to buy lunch twice. There are only about 5 seats by the wall. The first time, I had prosciutto panini. This was really good. The second time, I had spinach and cheese crepe. Crepe was good, but a little bit greasy.
This is a really little place, but I heard many guys talking behind me. It was a 5 men and a lady in business suits. They came for a espresso after their lunch meeting. They lively sap espresso while standing and talking lively and left. This place is good for a quick coffee break. I want to try sweet crepe next time.
A really cute cafe to stop in for a quick coffee or small bite. It has the same feel as Joe the Art of Coffee (with the pastries all in the front) except definitely a smaller space. Cappuccino is yummy though!
Not a good place for sitting and reading though. I was disappointed since my boyfriend and I had both brought books but again, a good place to stop and pick up a coffee.
For a $4 small cup of cappuccino, it was nothing special. Their bakery items looked a lot more appealing..
A tiny coffee shop with real French employees.
I was craving crepes so I found this place on Yelp. The menu revolves on a giant flat screen and the crepe menu was hidden above a drink fridge. The crepe was ginormous and I couldn't finish it but there was way too much nutella inside. I felt like I was eating nutella on a thin pancake. Too much nutella? Yes this can be a problem. I think someone else mentioned this in another review, but I thought how could there be too much nutella?
The hot chocolate was not so good. It was very bitter, I think they use powdered bittersweet chocolate and mix it with steamed milk. There was not sweetness to it.
The pastries on the other hand looked great and I noticed that's what everyone else was ordering, along with fresh illy coffee. Maybe I'll try again.
Tiny little stores with minimal seating by the wall. There was no one here when we came in to get some coffee and pastries. We loved the cute low-key vibe, and the lady serving us (likely the owner) was adorable and funny.
I got a large iced coffee and tried the cappuccino (illy), which were good. We also got two pastries – one with cherries, and one large one with chocolate chunks in them. Loved both of them! There were some other drinks they sold, and on the side, some fresh fruit. She had some extra bananas, so gave us some for free. So nice.
They make Illy coffee which gaurentees you a certain reliable experience. The treats are yummy and the ladies running the place are very nice. It's a cute place for the area and I like drinking my coffee while looking at the maps of French wine countryside. Oh the day dreams…
And they make crepes!
The staff was great, super funny and helpful. The coffee is delicious and the panini was good.
Only downside is that there is limited bar-like seating.
I would recommend this place for good coffee.
Hmm didn't really quite enjoy my cappuccino – a bit too bitter and not balanced enough; no foam whatsoever. The place was kind of small as well.
They take credit card, guess this is the only upside potential.
So no, will not come back.