Sweetleaf
“They've teamed up with Richard Boccato of Dutch Kills so that around 4pm Sweetleaf begins to morph into a mixology den.”
“The voodoo child is an incredibly sweet iced Vietnamese coffee made with condensed milk, perfect for slowly sipping on a hot day.”
“chill vibe, friendly service, strong and creative drinks, decent beer selection, and board games.”
Sweetleaf
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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I visited here a few times during my stay in LIC.
They a very good Mocha.
I'm interested to try the rocketfuel which is some kind of strong cold brew coffee with maple syrup and something else.
Staff were typically nice.
Only this location has cocktails after 4 or 5 pm.
Not an unbiased review- came on to get a coffee to go, waited at the bar for 3-5 minutes, and was told at 7:04 that the coffee part of this bar closes at 7. What a bummer.
Cute little neighborhood cafe during the day and late night bar at night. We came here for $1 oysters and some cocktails on my first night here. We also shared an appetizer since I just got off the plane and was starving.
This place made me feel like I was in Portland. The staff were funky and cool and the music was soft rock. The decor also reminded me of unique and weirdness of portland.
Not much to rave about this place but their cocktails and $1 oysters are good and it's a walkable distance from where I was staying.
The ideal coffee shop is one that is rigorous and hipstery enough to give you a coffee house vibe, but not so much so that it is pretentious or unwelcoming.
Sweetleaf nails it. Their staff are friendly folk, their drinks accurate, fast, and delicious, and their food is better than the average pastries that most coffee bars put out as an afterthought.
This has become a welcome respite from long days at work, and it's a great place to have in the neighborhood. And they have booze!
Everyone living in New York knows a guy who claims he likes purity, bitterness and whatever dark nonsense, meaning, he likes the blackest coffee and the smokiest whiskey, and he goes around laughing at people who take milk and sugar. I want to rub Sweetleaf's Voodoo Child in their face. Sure I like good beans, but why would you say no to a sweet and creamy concoction that also wakes you up? Coffee is a very adult-y kind of drink, but the Voodoo Child is for that moment when you want to roam free like a child.
It's weird to get nostalgic over a drink. But it's that good. And that expensive, hence the 5 minus 1 star.
I found myself here after dinner with some friends for drinks.
Primarily a coffeehouse, this Sweetleaf location also serves cocktails in the evenings. Even though it's on the ground floor of one of the luxury high rises in LIC, it screams hipster. The atmosphere is casual with a mostly brown color scheme; there's a bar towards the back, and lots of nooks with tables, couches and chairs to sit and relax. They also have board games to play which adds to the coffeehouse feel.
We decided just to get drinks, though they serve food as well. To be honest, I don't remember the name of the cocktail I had, but it contained earl grey which I could really taste – very smooth. Service was great, all the employees were attentive and super friendly; definitely a place I would return to, possibly to explore their brunch.
Being one of the few coffee shops in Hunter's Point, I come to this Sweetleaf location on a fairly regular basis. Locals, including myself, frequent the coffeehouse for its Stumptown coffee (one can only have DD so often) and assorted pastries. Located right along Center Blvd with its spectacular skyline views, a trip to and from the cafe is usually a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds.
I typically don't deviate from regular coffee, but the drink menu offers your run-of-the-mill coffeehouse staples – lattes, macchiatos, espressos, etc. And true to form of most chic NY coffeehouses, there are several other inventive concoctions like The Rocket Fuel or The Voodoo Chill. I've indulged myself in The Voodoo before, and if you're a fan of sweet drinks, you'll enjoy this Vietnamese coffee sweetened with condensed milk. While The Voodoo is great, for the sake of my teeth and waistline, I'll continue to stick to the regular coffee.
Prices overall can be a bit steep given the size of the drinks. Be warned, a "medium" here is NOT a medium/grande at DD or Starbucks. But given the higher quality of the coffee, it's somewhat justified.
On to my one grievance… Most of the reviewers on Yelp love Sweetleaf's boho hipster vibe. And while it would be fitting in Williamsburg or the Lower East Side, it's completely inconsistent with the clientele. The customer base you find at Sweetleaf is the perfect microcosm of the residents in Hunters Point – yuppie upstart families pushing around strollers (why are there so many strollers?). Honestly, nothing against the patrons, I just think that vibe at Sweetleaf is cooler than it needs to be.
At the end of the day, I know I'll continue to come back again and again for the coffee. Just make mine to go, please.
Delicious iced coffee! Their little donut holes were also so buttery and full of everything yummy that just melts on your tongue! They have various baked goods that they make fresh everyday. It was my first time there, so I am not sure if their daily baked good change on a daily basis.
Overall, I was very satisfied with my cup of joe and the little bite sized donut treat. The interior was also very comforting, with old time charm and high ceilings with tables scattered about and board games that you can play while you enjoy your food/coffee. I will have to come back to try some of the bites here as well!