TJ’s Coffee World
“Very nice relaxing place with a great assortment of teas and specialty coffees available smack dab in the middle of Chinatown.”
“I discovered this spot from my Cups app but I keep coming back here when I'm in the area and need a quick shot of caffeine.”
“First time visited this cafe, the hazelnut latte was nice and strong, but their key lime pie is AMAZING !”
TJ’s Coffee World
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Vast menu, huge and clean interior, and probably one of the few places in Chinatown that takes credit card. However, the drinks here are OK. My jasmine lychee green tea was watery, no not just unsweetened, but bland almost. My friend's Vietnamese ice coffee too was watery even after drinking it within seconds of being made. They also serve food, but why eat sandwiches when in Chinatown lol. Cute little shop and very convenient for tourists, but I've definitely had better.
Opens early and free wifi without pw or purchase. Ample seating – but just one cashier making all drinks so can be slow if you're in a rush.
TJ Coffee World
NY Manhattan Chinatown
4pm Tuesday 29th September 2015
Four Stars
Today is another fake holiday. It's national coffee day. After a free coffee at Dunkin Donuts and Mc Donald, the Cups App gave away free coffee between 3-5pm. I opted to try TJ's Coffee World, located on Canal. This cafe is the epitome of Japanese Cuteness with its Cartoon Teddy Bear Logo and its orange coloring. I had an ice Vietnamese Coffee which was strong and delicious. There was plenty of seating, food options, and good friendly service.
Decent coffee shop in the heart of Chinatown. I'm glad that they accept the CUPS app. The cold brew is very smooth, not acidic. The ice chai soy latte is good, not heavy on the cinnamon flavor. Perfect for a hot day. Drinks are made fast, and there is a lot of seating.
TJ's is a pleasant surprise along a strip of mostly mediocre cafés in the southern most portion of Chinatown. I was serving on a jury at the nearby courthouse plaza and was searching for better than average (or at least better than Starbucks) coffee and this joint definitely fit the bill. The space was cool, calm, and clean. The counter staff was beyond friendly as well. I even tried a smoothie one morning as a lot of nearby places were closed and while overpriced, exceeded my expectations. If you don't fall for the cute tiger, fall for the best option for coffee in the a few block radius.
I saw my awesome friend Erin M review on this place so I decided to try out! In fact I am sitting inside now writing this review while waiting for a friend. I am so glad that CUPS participate in this coffee shop.. This coffee shop is so cute located in Chinatown! At first I thought it might be some bubble tea and Chinese pastries but this is slightly different! I like how it is quiet and I found a new spot that I might be able to kill some time while doing some reading and studying here!!! Their menu looks good too! Hopefully I can update the review after trying different stuff!! I got their ice mochaccino on a hot day! I usually hate my coffee to be cold! I like the baristas to steam the milk and pour over the espresso but it's just way too hot and I m feeling a little fat so I went for mochaccino!
I went for the smaller size and man it was big! It's like chocolate with espresso (duh is mocha) but tasted like dessert!! Not too sweet unlike many places!! Good for summer.. And I like how they fill up all the way up to top!! You can look at the picture I have, I actually finished more than 1/3 already!
I will visit again and I love how they have cute stuff for sale!
I was in desperate need of coffee walking around Chinatown and came across this place. I ordered the iced viet coffee and patiently waited as I saw them properly pouring over the silver Vietnamese coffee filter.
I excitedly took my first sip only to taste a watered down concoction with no condensed milk! It didn't have that bittersweet bite or intensity that viet coffee should have and so my caffeine craving was left unsatisfied. *loud audible sigh
Love this coffee shop in the heart of Chinatown, a short walk from the subways. I discovered this spot from my Cups app but I keep coming back here when I'm in the area and need a quick shot of caffeine. Excellent vanilla chai, sooo delicious the flavor sits on my tongue after each sip. Service is great too, baristas are always courteous and quick. Seats in the back, free wifi, a soothing wooden decor. Just a heads up – the communal table in the back to the left is reserved for events (like what, I've no idea). Wish they could open that up though. Also serves lite bites and sweets, including donuts on National Donut Day – can this place be any more perfect? Love you TJ, keep rockin'.