Culture Espresso
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Garment District, New York
The experts at Serious Eats and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Great Kyoto :) Def enough space to sit."(16 Tips)
"Try the Flat White it's incredible, maybe the best in the city."(71 Tips)
"Great cortado — a nice respite from the rest of Midtown."(22 Tips)
"Incredible lattes and one of the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC"(98 Tips)
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Jun LuAugust 19, 2013The world famous La Esmeralda Special coffee is served here. It's $8 a cup for a reason.
Beautiful, cozy space in an otherwise drab/touristy part of town, awesome LP selection, decent sandwiches/pastries but most importantly, killer Intellegencia bevies! Read more
I was murdered to death by these chocolate chip cookies. It was an honor to die at the hands of such noble creations.
apart from having the best coffee in midtown, you have to try the warm chocolate chip cookies, figgy sandwich, and blood orange ice tea. all delicious!
Gabriel HayesAugust 28, 2015My favorite coffee shop near Bryant Park. One of my favorite coffee shops in Midtown Manhattan.
Jastine KhoApril 2, 2019They have the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC - really worth the trip to just get those.
Nice place. Some of the coffee drinks (well, most) are overpriced. But their normal + kyoto iced coffees are stellar. And the chocolate chip cookies!
Fantastic offerings from multiple roasters from all over the country. The best place to get coffee in Midtown. Read more
Whit MaullOctober 5, 2015I came for a great flat white but left even more impressed by the perfect chocolate chip cookies.
Jing Jing LiJune 12, 2016The nitro cold brew is decent and the pastries are pretty good. Definitely one of the better coffee choices in the area
Nick GJune 7, 2017Nitro cold brew is Hot ; ) . Chocolate chip cookies are delicious and gooey . Caffeinate yourself and smile
Joel CummingAugust 23, 2014Grab a flat white and stroll a few blocks to enjoy it by the fountain at Bryant Park - a beautiful way to start the morning.
Danny SullivanNovember 19, 2011OMG....THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! This place has the best chocolate chip cookie is amazing! fresh vanila latte awesome! Def check it out!
Alex HoMarch 28, 2015Fragrant not-overly-roasted beans. Delish flat white. Lovely latte art. Chill people.
Cam_in_BrisOctober 31, 2022Very solid iced lattes. Cookies are superior. Want to try the spinach and cheese danish.
Russell WionOctober 15, 2016In the morning the triple berry scone. In the afternoon the chocolate chip cookies.
alexandra kOctober 11, 2014Super cute space that gets real busy. Nab a cortado or some cold brew and take it to the park
Bosie MoncrieffApril 3, 2017Latte was done excellently. I could not find fault with it in any way. These people clearly care.
Janelle J.September 14, 2012Kyoto cold brew will leave you buzzing for hours. Try the Aussie standard: a flat white (like a latte with less foam)
martin cairneyDecember 24, 2014Wow - they even have flat white on the menu. No need for an Aussie to explain what it is. Awesome.
Paul LomaxSeptember 6, 2013Really great coffee. But try the blood orange iced tea. Very refreshing, and not over sweetened.
Best coffee in the area, and some killer donuts/cookies. Try a Flat White or Nitro Cold Brew.- 👍🏼 Chocolate chip cookie. They also sell coffee beans, usually Heart.
very good latte and scones! A little crowded but it'd because it's so good!
Best coffee I've had in awhile. I think I've also found the best chocolate chip cookie in NYC. Can't wait to come back here!
blood orange iced tea is refreshing in the summer. chocolate chip cookies are to die for!
Evan GramisSeptember 22, 2014Best espresso I've had in a long time. The Cortado (equal parts espresso and milk) was perfect.
Great cookies and coffee, but hard to ever find a seat. Internet is also spotty.
Best latte in midtown! Feels a bit like Williamsburg in here soy milk available
Know what you want before you order. People behind you in line and the baristas will appreciate it.
Espresso, excellent flat white, and chai, and baked goods. Oasis in the midtown desert.
The only decent coffee joint in a five block radius. Red-eye pricing is out of whack, however, at $4!
Natalie YoungFebruary 2, 2016Almond Dirty Chai was on point! Cute place to grab and go. Not much seating to stay.
Steve KJune 11, 2014Hilarious . Best espresso in Midtown Manhattan it turns out... is roasted back home!
Great coffee. Blood orange iced tea is also a good jam. Cookies are awesome. Everyone in here is trying to channel "hipster"
Jamie BreenFebruary 11, 2016Heart coffee. Maybe it was just an off day--I've heard great things but they forgot my order and the espresso was average at best. I've had the same bean served much better before.
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Culture Espresso is an independent and locally owned coffee shop that opened in 2009.
We pride ourselves in bringing the best coffee we can to the heart of New York City. We also offer a daily assortment of fresh baked goods. Hope to see you soon.
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
(212) 302-0200
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
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Street
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