Manhattan Espresso Cafe

Located in New York, New York

Address: 146 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017, United States

Phone: +1 212-832-3010

Rating: 4.5

Services

Kerbside pickup
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Fast service
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Breakfast
Solo dining
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Comfort food
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Bar on site
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

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Comments

Review 1 (2023-11-01 - Rating: 5)
Very good coffee and pleasant atmosphere.Decorated accordingly and with taste.

Review 2 (2023-03-24 - Rating: 5)
Italiani..if you want a real espresso go here! Buonissimo! (And finally in a real little coffee cup and not in cardboard cup) Love it!

Review 3 (2021-10-15 - Rating: 5)
Best coffee in NYC by far ... All ways great customer service

Review 4 (2021-12-01 - Rating: 5)
I liked the vibe of the store and the owner. It felt like your old local coffee shop where the barista knows your name and order. I actually ordered the apple danish and he said he already had one warmed up for a regular customer who comes in at around the time I was there. I ordered a latte and it was good, but the overall experience was great.

Review 5 (2023-09-21 - Rating: 5)
After my morning was ruined by Ess-a Bagel sad, frustrated, some may say broken I went to this establishment for a expresso to shake what some may call a life altering experience. To say this is the best expresso and croissant I had would be a under statement this was a gift from above my mood and day was saved by this amazing place. The Lady who works at the establishment is hardworking, gets the New York swag and is one of the most kind people I have ever met. If Carlos Beltran had this expresso the canyon of hero’s in 06 woulda been a non stop party for the New York Mets.

Review 6 (2024-04-02 - Rating: 5)
The cutest lady!! She was so sweet and personal and helped us out with the menu! Great spot!

Review 7 (2024-09-02 - Rating: 5)
Finally a coffee shop that actually sells good coffee! The smell is great, feels like something in Europe. Totally recommend

Review 8 (2024-09-17 - Rating: 4)
Cheap espressos. You get what you pay for. Dont expect more. Good service, friendly staff

Review 9 (2024-11-12 - Rating: 5)
Amazingly great coffee. very kind staff.

Review 10 (2020-12-24 - Rating: 5)
This place was delightful. I inquired about a cafe and the owner felt obliged. Grasping a large piece of the finest imported chocolate, he seized a sharp knife, cutting thin shavings all over my espresso, melting partially, before finishing off my iced mocha. A common practice at this establishment, I was told. It reminded me of the scene from Goodfellas where the Italian used a razorblade to slice shavings of garlic into the marinara. Velvety and rich, the taste was decadent.

Review 11 (2021-06-09 - Rating: 5)
Cute cafe with great coffee selection! The owner knows his stuff and both the coffee and croissants are fresh and delicious!! Super great local place I’d go to over any chain

Review 12 (2024-06-24 - Rating: 5)
Cute coffee shop. Mostly a to-go spot with limited seating (a few bar seats). Beautiful interior aesthetic filled with floral designs and a wine assortment. Solid drip coffee (medium/medium dark roast) with mix of chocolate and nutty undertones. Very friendly barista! Drip coffee score: 4/5. Everything else score: 4.25/5. Overall score: 4.15/5.

Review 13 (2024-09-11 - Rating: 5)
Really good coffee, thank you!🙏

Review 14 (2018-03-21 - Rating: 5)
This cafe was a shelter from the extreem cold. Bam was amazing. Great coffee & friendly service. Bam was our tour adviser as well if not for her recomendation we would not have experienced the subway to Brookly Bridge. A must visit. Linda from Australia.

Review 15 (2024-01-22 - Rating: 5)
Delightful little old world espresso shop off of Lex. Worth popping into for a drink or pastry. The world needs more spots like this one

Review 16 (2024-07-21 - Rating: 5)
They know how to make a single shot espresso here. Which, despite the huge number of places who claim so in NYC, its not an easy feat.

Review 17 (2024-07-26 - Rating: 5)
Great owner. Great coffee and wine!

Review 18 (2024-10-21 - Rating: 5)
Best espresso in the area!

Review 19 (2022-07-22 - Rating: 5)
Best coffee in town ! great warm attitude you can grab a bite, tasty..

Review 20 (2022-02-25 - Rating: 5)
Great customer service, chocolate cake was amazing, coffee 8/10And the sandwiches are good

Review 21 (2022-07-20 - Rating: 5)
The sandwich and coffee were excellent!!

Review 22 (2020-01-09 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee. Reasonable prices. Friendly service. Nice, cosy joint to have a morning coffee.

Review 23 (2018-08-17 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee and chocolate croissants. Extra points for the two sweet girls behind the counter!

Review 24 (2023-06-02 - Rating: 5)
Blueberry lemon pie is amazing and the lattes are delicious

Review 25 (2022-07-15 - Rating: 5)
Fantastic toasted ciabattas. The bread and ingredients are great!

Review 26 (2022-09-15 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee, tried both espresso and capuccino.

Review 27 (2023-12-04 - Rating: 5)
Definitely the best mocha I’ve had outside of Europe!

Review 28 (2023-05-22 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful food, pastries, wine. Wonderful people. Thank you so much. Thank you for staying open for us and Jim!

Review 29 (2023-05-21 - Rating: 5)
Excellent! Went above and beyond for my parents’ 63rd anniversary. Even stayed open after hours to accommodate us.

Review 30 (2020-12-03 - Rating: 5)
What a charming little coffee shop!! Sweet and genuine service and the coffee was delicious. Get a cafe mocha on a chilly day and you wont regret it. I also tried the raspberry shortbread cake and it hit the spot. Will definitely be back, really nice break from a big coffee chain.

Review 31 (2021-04-14 - Rating: 5)
Great place. Everything on the menu is great. Tastefully decorated and clean. Honestly one of the best coffees I’ve ever had. Pricing is so fair for the quality, might as well come here for your daily coffee instead of starbucks.

Review 32 (2019-11-16 - Rating: 5)
Helped after Son creased. Hope your new week is good,

Review 33 (2022-08-05 - Rating: 5)
Really good coffee and great pastries :) definitely check it out if you’re in the area!

Review 34 (2019-01-31 - Rating: 5)
I stopped at this café for a quick bite and got the almond croissant… One of the best I’ve had in the city! I didn’t have time to try the coffee but I will definitely make my way back there next time. The person behind the counter was very friendly and sweet, I really appreciated that as well

Review 35 (2022-10-18 - Rating: 5)
Cute little place

Review 36 (2019-03-19 - Rating: 4)
Stopped in while on vacation in December. Tiny but good. Excellent coffee and service and some food options. Very limited seating. Mostly likely you will be taking your coffee with you.

Review 37 (2021-04-08 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee and conversation. Always decorated for the season and with seasonal treats and drinks to match.Dont miss the crepes and crostinis either. Im hard-pressed to point out a better sandwich in midtown than the artichoke crostini, and for the price theres nothing even in the ballpark.Pastries and snacks are available at the counter, quiet classical music is usually playing overhead, and on top of all that, its a small local business thats been in the neighborhood since the mid-90s. Whats not to love?

Review 38 (2023-10-07 - Rating: 5)
Excellent thread and good food

Review 39 (2018-10-01 - Rating: 5)
Great neighborhood gem. Great quality coffee, incredibly friendly staff, amazing atmosphere. It feels like having a good cup of coffee in a friends living room

Review 40 (2023-08-02 - Rating: 5)
Quaint, classy, simple, good quality.

Review 41 (2021-06-09 - Rating: 5)
The caffe latte was soo good and smooth, and the almond croissant was tasty. the owner was also really nice!

Review 42 (2020-10-19 - Rating: 5)
A Gem of a spot in NYC. Great Espresso and sweet treats + Excellent Fresh Sandwiches (amazing tuna). Stop in for Friendly Service.

Review 43 (2022-02-16 - Rating: 5)
Wonderful expresso, great hospitality. Everything just GREAT !!!

Review 44 (2021-03-10 - Rating: 4)
Very cute coffee shop as well as the environment. Love the service

Review 45 (2024-06-06 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful

Review 46 (2016-02-18 - Rating: 5)
Manhattan Espresso Cafe rocks not only the best coffee and espresso in NYC, made with love but also the best ladies behind the counter giving each customer personal attention and making sure they leave with a smile.

Review 47 (2019-11-26 - Rating: 4)
Great location great service and coffee.Love the Blueberry Muffins.

Review 48 (2017-05-07 - Rating: 5)
Best spiced tea I have found in the city and divine brownies!

Review 49 (2019-03-07 - Rating: 5)
Great service and coffee, plus half off pastries in the afternoon!

Review 50 (2022-09-14 - Rating: 5)
This is my favorite coffee spot in NYC!!!

Review 51 (2023-08-30 - Rating: 5)
Essential

Review 52 (2018-06-27 - Rating: 4)
Quaint little coffee shop with nice espresso drinks.

Review 53 (2024-04-25 - Rating: 5)
Great coffee ☕

Review 54 (2023-05-21 - Rating: 5)
We loved this place!!!

Review 55 (2021-11-27 - Rating: 5)
Nice

Review 56 (2025-01-06 - Rating: 5)
Best Illy coffee in midtown.

Review 57 (2021-09-21 - Rating: 5)
Nice nice nice😉

Review 58 (2019-11-23 - Rating: 4)
The location offers the advantage of being quiet, which is rather rare in Manhattan. Dont leave without tasting their macchiato.