Mapi Espresso And Sandwich Bar
“Should've treated myself to a chocolate chip cookie, but there's always next time.”
“Or should I say Jimmy…and Facundo.”
“egg, ham and cheese on a croissant with some hot sauce & mayo is so good..”
Mapi Espresso And Sandwich Bar
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Ham, egg & cheese on a roll, ftw! Makes an awesome on-the-go snack.
Okay, some may call it a "meal", but I'd rather classify it as a snack. On-the-go snack, as a matter of fact.
I kinda went out of my way to stop by Mapi, and am glad I did! The line got pretty long once I was waiting for my order (and it was way past lunch hour). I got myself a ham, egg & cheese on a roll with iced tea. Should've treated myself to a chocolate chip cookie, but there's always next time.
TIP: take cash! There's an ATM machine outside, but save yourself the trouble (and avoid the long line) and take cash with you!
While this might be a great stop for a quick coffee fix, as a lunch option it leaves a bit to be desired.
The whole place is about the size of a closet, and accordingly the sandwich menu is quite short. In the face of such limited options, I decided on a Mexican Pork sandwich.*
I'm not sure what I was expecting with the limited space, but what I got was microwaved pork slapped on the same dry hero roll that you can find in bodegas across the city. I appreciate that they took the time to slice fresh avocado and layer it on with some cheese and lettuce…but the end result needed more hot sauce, better bread, and better…everything. Filling, but not particularly tasty. Affordable, but not particularly cheap.
I'd say it's on par with a mobile lunch cart; I'd stop in for a hot chocolate, coffee or a croissant when it's convenient, but I wouldn't make it a sandwich destination.
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*With many options, I probably still would've gotten the Mexican Pork Sandwich.
Good coffee
Stopped by here to grab a quick bite to eat. It's definitely a small "hole in the wall" kind of place. Got the egg, ham, cheese on croissant. It was good, but the croissant was a bit dry, but they had just the right portions of each that nothing was overwhelming in terms of flavor. Overall, okay.
I pass by Mapi ALL the time as I traverse the New School buildings but never really noticed it until last semester when I was stopped by an elderly woman sitting outside the storefront. "This is the best coffee you'll ever taste!" she hollered at me. I didn't know if she was drunk on caffeine or alcohol. She tried to trap me in a long-winded conversation about the weather, so I hastily said bye and rushed off to class.
Tired of paying $2 and $3 for my lattes and café au laits, I finally stopped in this morning. The little closet-sized shop was packed; I think the maximum capacity is 7 people. I ordered a café au lait–er, cafe ole as it is listed on Mapi's menus, and a croissant with cheese and ham. I wasn't that happy with the sandwich, but I LOVED the coffee. At $1.50, it's the cheapest au lait (or ole) in the area.