Five Flies Coffee

Photo of Five Flies Coffee

Located in New York, New York

Address: 554 W 158th St, New York, NY 10032, United States

Phone: +1 917-365-9499

Rating: 4.4

Services

  • Outdoor seating
  • Kerbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy
  • Credit cards

Categories

  • Espresso bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee store

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Comments

  • Review 1 (2024-12-23 - Rating: 5)

    This coffeeshop is a hidden gem, run by the sweetest people! Not only is the coffee delicious, the pastries are also warm and delicious. Not only is the food and drink excellent, the ambiance was also warm and refreshing. The decor gives antique, old school vibes. Excellent place to play board games, catch up with friends, and even date night! 10/10

  • Review 2 (2024-05-09 - Rating: 5)

    This is a hidden gem ! Great cafe with a great bohemian style. Coffee is great and the vegetarian sandwitch is amazing .. the bread is artisan! Pear tart was also delicious and portions are generous.❤️ Service is the best in NYC so attentive and friendly staff!! Keep it up!

  • Review 3 (2024-12-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great cafe with delicious coffee, pastrys, and pies. Seats for labtops and sofas are separated so it is good for people to study.

  • Review 4 (2023-08-27 - Rating: 5)

    I needed a coffee shop open later 6 so I googled and happened to find this place. I’m so glad I did! It was really welcoming and a chill vibe. The staff is super chill. The drinks I think are reasonably priced and they taste good. The interior aesthetic is fun. The front half is like an IKEA cafeteria and the back half is like a vintage store, like Mother of Junk in Brooklyn. It’s really interesting and enjoyable. Tho maybe air out the back room a little. It smells a bit musty like a vintage store and I don’t think that’s the goal for a cafe. But maybe, who knows? This will be a go-to spot for me tho.

  • Review 5 (2025-01-02 - Rating: 5)

    This beyond a good business- its a jewel of the neighborhood. A community space like this is hard time find. Coffee drinks and eatable treats are good; youll be satisfied if you get any of their offerings to go. But the real asset is the space. The front room is a well designed work space. Many patrons quietly and contently working on their projects. The back room is no work allowed, and they enforce it. Back room has numerous couches and individual comfort seating. Chess board, magazines, books available. And theyve begun to host shows after closing in the space. But the best thing is to bring your thoughts or a friend- a more welcoming space to spend time with either is hard to find.Update, January 25 - All the above still true. And even more an asset to the community as theyve started holding more events after the coffee bar closes at night. Events like local musicians and comedians.

  • Review 6 (2023-04-03 - Rating: 5)

    A new cafe opened in Washington heights is pretty amazing. A good place to relax and chill after a long day at work/school. The cozy environment all around makes it calming for studying. And the back of the cafe is a good place for a hangout with friends with its decorations and it’s peaceful surroundings. Will definitely be coming here again!!

  • Review 7 (2023-05-29 - Rating: 5)

    A hidden gem in Washington heights. The shop is bigger than you could think and the backroom is a computer free zone. Staff is friendly and efficient. Large choice of beverage with free refill. Its pleasant to be able to drink a macchiato in a real cup. Decoration is sober but quite nice.

  • Review 8 (2024-05-15 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot to get coffee and catch up with a friend. Loved that the back of the shop is a computer free zone, so there’s something for everyone. Appreciated that people were following that rule as well. And the decor back there is so fun and eclectic, with a stunning motorcycle too.

  • Review 9 (2023-05-31 - Rating: 4)

    Wow! What a hidden gem! What an amazing place! This place has been busy from day one! Congratulations guys! An old school 90s coffee house from when before star bucks put all these places out of business. Hope you guys are here forever! Thank you for opening up in our neighborhood!

  • Review 10 (2024-06-15 - Rating: 5)

    This is a wonderful little place, the iced chai was delicious as was the sandwich, super crispy excellent baguette with delicious chorizo and veggies, etc. Great quiche and lemon pound cake. The front of the shop features tables and computer hangouts, but the back of the shop is an eclectic computer free huge space with found furniture, artifacts, crumbled brick walls, souring ceiling, thrift shop items, comfortable couches. You feel like you have just arrived in a secret estate in Tuscany. Top if off with great streamed music and this is the perfect place for coffee, a snack and a chat in upper Manhattan.

  • Review 11 (2024-10-14 - Rating: 4)

    I remember when they first opened, the few times I stopped by there was not a lot of people. Today, I stopped by for a dirty chai and there was a waiting line and place was packed inside! The chai was exactly what I expected.Will continue to return.

  • Review 12 (2024-06-12 - Rating: 5)

    After finally taking heed of my partners discover of Five Flies and her raving reviews I finally took the long walk and went there and it far surpassed my already high expectations. The staff is incredibly friendly and sweet, the pastry/dessert selection is truly divine (vegan pumpkin pie?!?!? YES PLEASE), and the coffee was super delish.What was the best part beyond those already amazing things? THE BACK ROOM! Computer free (love it), eclectic and spacious, this room was truly a dream and how I want my future house to look should I ever be able to afford one. :pAntiques mixed with colorful comfy seating (big plus on comfort), random typewriters, all sorts of goodness.As an artist, this place was so dreamy and inspiring to me that I did a little funky distorted art version of the room.Great place to read, relax, do art, scrolll your phone, have awesome convos, all while partaking in delish goodness.I have not been to any of their events but would love to and would love to see more live music and fun stuff in that back room and love that they are open until 7 pm which seems to be relatively rare for coffee shops in NYC which is strange for the city that never sleeps.I have made the long walk often since and plan to many more times.Bravo Five Flies!

  • Review 13 (2023-04-19 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing vibes all around here - I loved Taszo (the hole in the wall on 157th/Morgan Pl), and was so glad when the owner found a new, bigger location nearby. Looking forward to coming back regularly!

  • Review 14 (2024-11-22 - Rating: 4)

    Since our first visit to this spot many months ago, we have been going back quite a few times. They have a small seating area up front, working area for customers with laptop, and a large room in the back with more seating.They have all sorts of baked goods and some other items such as sandwiches. The offering changes all the time, so that you can get something different each time you visit. They are also vegan friendly, so you can get vegan goods and drinks here.The back room is furnished with old/antique looking chairs and sofas, very cozy. No laptop is allowed in this area. We really love this back room. They used to have a motorcycle in this room, which I thought was super cool, but it has been removed, I assume to make room for weekly events and such.We tried a few different drinks and baked goods over the several visits. Maple Brown Sugar Latte, Bourbon Pecan Maple Latte were our favorites so far. I had them hot and cold. Not too sweet, deep flavor, I loved them.Maple Glazed Cruller is my favorite baked goods so far. Pistachio Croissant is pretty good too. Loads of crushed pistachios on the top! Their quiche is good, but small and pricey. Panouzzo was HUGE and filled with nice amount of tasty ingredients. Vegan Lemon Matcha Bread was a-ok. Very thick and dense, not so moist nor light. The flavor was not great either. Parisian sandwich was basically a ham and cheese in a croissant, and it was just a-ok. Nothing really special.There are some hit and miss when it comes to the food, but the drinks have been great.The staffs are not friendly, unless they know you. They might not be polite, or greet you with a warm smile, but they are efficient. I hope they will get more friendly staff so that we feel more welcomed, but other than that, we love the atmosphere and the coffee, that keep making us go back again and again…

  • Review 15 (2024-04-16 - Rating: 5)

    Really cool coffee spot in the neighborhood by a business owner whos been here for a while. The coffee was delicious and the sitting area is really neat. A great place to stop by!

  • Review 16 (2023-05-17 - Rating: 4)

    Amazing espresso but the owner can be a bit rude and will likely greet you with unsolicited comments about your coffee order. As for the other baristas, they’re quite delightful. Pastries are okay, nothing special. Ambiance gets a 10/10. There’s a back room, the speakeasy, which is laptop/device free, and the primary room which offers a clean and inviting atmosphere for work/studying.

  • Review 17 (2024-04-02 - Rating: 5)

    More vegan offerings, and some mushroom drinks will earn a perfect score. Coffee beans used in espresso are medium roasts and mellow. Oat flat whites are smooth and not as coffee-intensive (full-bodied) as Birch makes (my current favorite).Whats really great about Five Flies is the owner, his family and the vibe they created...its an actual neighborhood hangout. Five Flies supports the community in many ways.

  • Review 18 (2024-11-08 - Rating: 5)

    It can get busy! Great place to get some work done. They have this beautiful room in the back that is a laptop free zone. And they have a working zone in the front. The soup definitely tasted like it came from the supermarket and was microwaved but besides that the service was great and coffee was good!

  • Review 19 (2023-06-20 - Rating: 4)

    Great atmosphere in the back room, super cozy, and eclectic, will def come back for that. front room is a bit like a a row of cubicles when everyone is lined up with their computers. Very very sweet staff. Very much want this place to succeed!!Drip coffee was weak and cold and the pastries a little stale :/

  • Review 20 (2023-04-21 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful and spacious laptop free back room with so many interesting things to look at. Seating is nice, everything from table for two to big table. The iced coffee was delicious. Friendly staff. Perfect for reading or hanging out with friends.

  • Review 21 (2024-01-17 - Rating: 5)

    You don’t expect this place to be this cozy, until you walk all the way in the back. where it resembles an old living room with vintage couches and objects. Coffees and pastries are really good too! Check it out :)

  • Review 22 (2023-11-22 - Rating: 5)

    This place has excellent coffee, vibes, and aesthetics.And usually you dont get all of that together, but honestly every cup here is made special - my go to is a cortado - and the barista is talented, coffee extraction is excellent.You have two area with the ask being no laptop zone, and the first part of the coffee shop you can have your laptop.Wifi is available as well, lots of room.The back no laptop area is best place to sit and read a good book!

  • Review 23 (2023-08-14 - Rating: 5)

    One of the coolest cafes Ive ever been too! The front is great for laptop work, the back is laptop free and filled with so many interesting pieces of art, furniture, and books. Great place to get lost in a book or a conversation on the couch. Their coffee is delicious and picks me up every time! This place is a treasure.

  • Review 24 (2023-06-25 - Rating: 5)

    So excited to discover this amazing cafe in my community. Especially, the computer free zone is so comfortable to stay with the antique furniture. A group of people enjoy talking at the big table but it won’t bother me at all. I love this place.

  • Review 25 (2024-06-28 - Rating: 5)

    Great space laptop and no laptop zones, the latter being magnificent; nice staff and owner; vegan pastries

  • Review 26 (2023-06-29 - Rating: 5)

    A glorious and vast coffee shop that has significant seating areas for those needing a focused work area as well as those wanting to lounge or read in a separate laptop free area. One of the best coffee shops in upper Manhattan!

  • Review 27 (2024-04-28 - Rating: 5)

    A smooth cup of Americano!Props to the barista :)

  • Review 28 (2023-04-15 - Rating: 5)

    So cool it hurts!This is the type of cafe you would expect to find in the East Village or Williamsburg. But here it is in Washington/Hamilton Heights. There are two spaces, one for computer use and the other for reading and chatting. You need to come here right away!!

  • Review 29 (2023-06-14 - Rating: 5)

    Good place to stay. Food and drink is normal but I love this coffee shop!! If you need coffee this area, you should go.

  • Review 30 (2024-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    I’m not even kidding when i say this is one of nycs best coffee shops ever!!they have a specific area for working/studying and then a cozier huge area for hanging, reading, talking etcits really really cozy and warm (perfect for winter) and they even have a lot of books on various subjects if you want to read something and forgot your own bookits a nice place for spending the afternoon cozied up with your favorite bookthe lates and sweet baked goods are also delicious and the staff is so nice!!its also super affordable and next to a subway station :)

  • Review 31 (2024-11-22 - Rating: 5)

    Great place. Nice ambiance. Good drinks and pastries.

  • Review 32 (2023-12-04 - Rating: 5)

    Great vibes & great coffee! just happened to pass by this place and so glad i did! inclusive environment, good seating, and fun people!

  • Review 33 (2023-06-23 - Rating: 4)

    $5 for an 8oz hot cocoa for my 8 year old made with unsweetened cacao. Overpriced with average food given the alternatives in the neighborhood.Really nice vibe in the space, though.

  • Review 34 (2023-12-12 - Rating: 5)

    What a find! Fabulous food, great coffee, charming staff. And the back room looks like something from a movie. Great place to hang out.

  • Review 35 (2023-11-26 - Rating: 5)

    Gorgeous interior, nice separation of computer space and vibing space

  • Review 36 (2024-11-24 - Rating: 5)

    Little boutique coffee shop with a super cozy back room

  • Review 37 (2024-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    LOVE this place!! Such a cool space with a great atmosphere. And their lattes are stellar!

  • Review 38 (2023-07-09 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent atmosphere and good food and drinks. We ordered the chicken panini, a cold brew coffee, and a latte. All tasted delicious and were served quickly. The place has a cozy backroom, and it was a nice touch that no computer workers are allowed back there. Good WiFi connection with a password that reiterates the places backroom rule. An oasis in Washington Heights.

  • Review 39 (2023-05-23 - Rating: 5)

    Awesome place to relax and enjoy delicious cup of coffee!

  • Review 40 (2023-11-14 - Rating: 4)

    The food was good. The girl that took care of my husband and I had a little attitude. I was there Oct 28 around 2 pm. Dont know if I want to go back

  • Review 41 (2023-04-18 - Rating: 5)

    Very great addition to the Washington heights area! I love the energy of the back room and it’s a great place to get some reading done and unwind. My only quarrel is that it took 24 minutes for them to heat up a pre-made ham sandwich when they weren’t very busy with orders (I only know how long it took because I was timing my laundry nearby) so I hope that was a one time occurance lol. But definitely check it out!

  • Review 42 (2023-04-04 - Rating: 5)

    I went in to get work done relying on the Wi-Fi. It was amazing for a while then was out. After 30 minutes I went home. Other then that, great food, drinks and decorum. Great place to hang out in the back.

  • Review 43 (2023-10-25 - Rating: 5)

    Absolutely adorable little place with phenomenal energy and staff. Talked with the owner for a little bit and got some great insight about the area. Would recommend to anyone.

  • Review 44 (2023-09-09 - Rating: 5)

    The best coffee in the hood!

  • Review 45 (2023-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    Great new little spot in the heights, decent coffee and wonderful ambience.

  • Review 46 (2023-05-17 - Rating: 5)

    Really good coffee, pastries, and comfortable computer-free back room with dim lighting, comfy chairs and couches, and interesting artwork.

  • Review 47 (2024-11-03 - Rating: 5)

    Dangerously cozy

  • Review 48 (2024-05-01 - Rating: 4)

    WOW this cafe is beautiful! I appreciate the separation between computer and quiet areas. Incredible furniture. I was a little disappointed in my drink and thought it should have tasted stronger. I will definitely come back though!!!!

  • Review 49 (2024-09-17 - Rating: 5)

    What a gem! I recently bought an apartment in the vicinity of Five Flies and am a frequent customer. I hope the shop becomes a neighborhood mainstay!

  • Review 50 (2024-04-21 - Rating: 5)

    Honestly one of the most beautiful spaces in the area. The coffee is wonderful and I mostly appreciate the intentional space for community without laptops in the back. A new favorite spot I will be frequenting MUCH more.

  • Review 51 (2024-06-11 - Rating: 5)

    Great space all around and also really good for getting your work done.

  • Review 52 (2024-09-16 - Rating: 5)

    Beautiful place and excellent coffee, also the staff is pretty friendly!

  • Review 53 (2024-07-11 - Rating: 5)

    Good. Taste fresh. You should try./

  • Review 54 (2024-03-30 - Rating: 5)

    Great coffee and the back room is beautiful. The atmosphere is always friendly, I like the community the customers create. Beware it is laptop free in the back where it’s vibey & comfortable.

  • Review 55 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    I was just told of this by a friend who moved to the West Coast. The front part of the cafe is for those who want to do computer work, while the back of the cafe is reserved for no electronics. Its perfection. I loved the space. The menu is nice too. I will definitely come back.

  • Review 56 (2023-12-30 - Rating: 5)

    Good coffee and cool, huge old former speakeasy room in back with lots of character...and couches.

  • Review 57 (2024-03-16 - Rating: 5)

    Good coffee, good price and a unique vintage style.

  • Review 58 (2023-07-12 - Rating: 5)

    Such a cute coffee bar that the neighborhood desperately needed! However, nearly every time I visit the price changes. For nearly $7, I think I will visit a more upscale spot further downtown. The staff is amazing, though!

  • Review 59 (2023-07-02 - Rating: 4)

    I really like this place but you should make sure your hours are correct.

  • Review 60 (2023-04-18 - Rating: 5)

    ⭐️Ambiance is peaceful.Great music for studying and homework, coffee is great. The almond croissant is so good!There is a computer free-zone in the back which is so unique. So basically it’s the perfect spot :)

  • Review 61 (2023-08-25 - Rating: 5)

    I love that they open for business at 7pm. Its good that they have designated area for people w/ computers & a large comfy area to just sit & read with pretty good selection of music being played.

  • Review 62 (2023-06-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great atmosphere. I needed a place to study and it was perfect. I ordered an almomd croissant. It was delicious. The staff was really nice too. They also had a dog, so it made the entire place lovelier whenever she came by.

  • Review 63 (2023-04-10 - Rating: 5)

    Super cute I love that the front of the coffee shop is for computers and the backroom is a computer free zone. Perfect to get work done or just hang out with friends. Great addition to the neighborhood

  • Review 64 (2023-04-04 - Rating: 5)

    Really love this space, a fantastic addition uptown. Very comfy chairs and benches to work from in the front half of the cafe. The back room is exquisitely appointed with vintage items. Coffee is tasty and fresh, staff are super nice.

  • Review 65 (2023-04-17 - Rating: 5)

    I love it. Great place to study/ work from your computer and grab a bite to eat. The food and coffee are delicious. The people are also very welcoming.

  • Review 66 (2024-01-15 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious coffee. Must try.

  • Review 67 (2023-08-02 - Rating: 5)

    Lovely atmosphere with ample space to enjoy coffee and do some computer work in front, or head to the back for relaxed mixed-furniture-living-room-loft-tech-free socializing and caffeination. The paninis are delish.

  • Review 68 (2023-05-16 - Rating: 5)

    Great cappuccino, top noch interior design & atmosphere

  • Review 69 (2023-07-08 - Rating: 5)

    Very lively spot that keeps computer work separate from social area so you can work when you need to but also lets you spread your social wings when youre ready to let go.

  • Review 70 (2023-06-04 - Rating: 5)

    Very good spacious excellent COFFEECheck it out

  • Review 71 (2023-05-21 - Rating: 5)

    A hidden gem with friendly staff, an unexpected huge coffee shop with an antique vibe in the back room.

  • Review 72 (2023-03-31 - Rating: 5)

    Iced latte with a double shot hit the spot. cute little place. can’t wait to see it grow.

  • Review 73 (2023-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    Love the separation between computer workspace tables and the back section vibez. Yes there is WiFi and the staff are friendly.

  • Review 74 (2023-04-01 - Rating: 5)

    New gem on the heights. Beautiful and relaxing location to enjoy an amazing cup of coffee!!

  • Review 75 (2023-04-01 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing addition to the neighborhood ❤️ Best coffee on the heights

  • Review 76 (2023-10-21 - Rating: 5)

    Best coffee in the heights!

  • Review 77 (2024-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    The back room is so lovely.

  • Review 78 (2023-04-15 - Rating: 5)

    Best coffee shop Ive ever been too!!

  • Review 79 (2023-04-12 - Rating: 5)

    Great spot, friendly manager as well!

  • Review 80 (2023-04-23 - Rating: 5)

    Amazing coffee, amazing food and atmosphere!!!!! WOW!!!

  • Review 81 (2023-12-15 - Rating: 5)

    Delicious Coffee ☕🌞☕

  • Review 82 (2025-01-05 - Rating: 5)

    Good food and service

  • Review 83 (2024-03-05 - Rating: 5)

    100% recommended, the cute place and the delicious coffee

  • Review 84 (2023-06-05 - Rating: 5)

    Excellent attention. Delightful taste. A relaxing place👏

  • Review 85 (2025-01-07 - Rating: 5)

    Take time for a coffee in the back room.She is awesome

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