Birch Coffee
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop$$$$
NoMad, New York
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Michael LoDecember 20, 2015Hidden library isn't available anymore. Location moved to a smaller venue. Still a cozy coffee shop.
Laurence BAugust 28, 2015Good espresso, friendly staff, a nice space to relax in. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Oh, they also have cold brew and Kyoto style iced. Espresso to stay+cold brew to go=happy
Untapped CitiesJuly 15, 2013Take a break from Manhattan's hustle-bustle at the Library in Birch Coffee, the Gershwin Hotel's quirky coffee shop. This lofty space is perfect for warming up to an old book while sipping coffee! Read more
Alex ClausenMarch 25, 2016Cold brew coffe is my new thing to get!! Especially on a warm and humid day in NYC. Staff is great, helping and fast, even in regards customers with VERY specific orders
Great for a coffee before work. They have tasty oat and hemp milk for all you non dairy fans. Good amount of seating if you're looking to hang out. Grab a loyalty card as there's multiple locations
Ruth TupeFebruary 2, 2017This place has a great nook lined with books and is a cozy spot to work. No outlets though, except in one seat in that nook. It gets very busy so snag a spot early.
Great spot to grab a quick bite and some coffee. If you're there to do work try and grab a spot in their upstairs "library."
Get an iced chai on a warm day and hit Madison Square Park nearby for a walk. The pour over is also great, and check out their “library”.
PaulOctober 22, 2015The new age coffeeshop with their own roasted beans. These guys know their coffee brewing and all that latte art. They are a close second in the city after Stumptown. Yes, the queues are long but fast
Louis-Felix BinetteApril 2, 2013trendy midtown café. the quieter upstairs library jas power outlets & can be accessed through a staircase located in the lobby of the gerschwin hotel. purchase gives you 60 minutes of free wifi.
Terrific coffee shop in the NoMad area to stop in for espresso drinks. One can get a good flat white here. The doughnut from dough is outstanding.
ArnoldNovember 15, 2016Mmmmmm delicious coffee!! And finally a coffee venue were you don't need to ask for a small coffee if you're not from the US ;)
Jin MoonAugust 12, 2017I wish they would offer milk and liquid cane sugar at the condiment bar. Their espresso is bolder then Blue Bottle Hayes Valley espresso but lighter than Starbucks.
Dave DawsonSeptember 12, 2013The baristas are super friendly,the arrangement of the shop encourages conversation. If you're there to work, head up the secret staircase around the side to the "library" when you can set up shop.
I love everything about this place!Try the grilled cheese, indulge yourself in a fine cup of coffee.The salads are pretty amazing ,as well. There is a hidden library upstairs. Birch is a true gem- Best flat white in the city. The staff is very nice. Definitely the coffee shop of choice in the NoMad area.
AdleyAugust 28, 2014This is the place if you just want to chill out and have a good coffee. Free wifi every day after 4pm!
Works great as a coffice (plenty of space) and the pastries are good. The Internet code they give you only works for 1 hour, though.
Steven HassallNovember 7, 2014A hidden gem amongst the retail giants of Manhattan, with lovely coffee but no WiFi (before 5pm). Chicken sandwich was pretty special, lots of flavour and good quality meat
Great cappuccino and cold brew. Comfortable spot with a good vibe to work from, too.
Angie V.August 6, 2014A little crowded, but if you avoid the peak hours, try to score a seat in the little library, or at the bar for some people watching. Love the industrial feel of this place.
Great place with nice decor, love the coffee here. Little difficult to find a place here, since its always busy but still I keep going there.
Coffee is good, but this location has lost a lot of its charm since it moved to their new space. It's a lot more coffee shop and less cafe, with shorter hours and a smaller, less interesting space.
Jen jenFebruary 25, 2012BEST COFFEE I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!! great atmosphere and their sandwiches are Awesome! I was here in vacation but plan on moving to ny. now I have my go to coffee shop! must try!!!
ElizabethNovember 27, 2016Great quality coffee place, either to go or sit in. Casual atmosphere, usually pretty busy.
Aside from blue bottle's New Orleans style, this is the most consistently amazing, rich iced coffee I've ever had. Get the largest size or you will be UNHAPPY later.
Mish and RobMay 16, 2015This new location is nowhere near as good as the last one (it looks a bit half-finished), but perhaps it'll get better in time. The cold brew is just as good as always.
Once I spilled a full ice coffee outside and when I came back to buy a new one, they replaced it for free. They also try to remember you and greet you by name- warrent sattMarch 21, 2014There are really abut quality and cozy neighborhood spot. It does get extreme crowded in the morning but the line moves quickly.
KaitlinAugust 7, 2014The iced pour over was delicious, and the ambience here - quiet and friendly - is perfect for resting from a long walk or reading a book.
MichaelNovember 25, 2016Very comfortable and cozy coffee spot for a winter afternoon. Go for the long table a few steps up by the book cases.
Everything is awesome here! Amazing espresso, great grilled cheese sandwiches. Staff is super friendly as well! Best coffee spot in NoMad!
Elizabeth BursteinNovember 11, 2017Hazelnut muffin amazing. Great vibe like an old speakeasy / bookshop but always super busy - not great for a meeting in terms of noise
amazing coffee, great coffee shop to get work done! they also serve beer and wine. Analog weekends = no laptops allowed downstairs, just in the library
Caroline LeSeptember 14, 2015another great coffee shop with great coffee and a variety of other goods (bakery goods, tea goods, and hidden library goods)
TimelessnomadFebruary 12, 2015Great little coffee shop that can compete with Stumptown nearby. Nice atmosphere and good snacks as well. Great for that 2pm slump.
annaloopNovember 29, 2013For a great start into your day, have a huge bowl of Homemade Oatmeal. Super delicious, lots of Maple Syrup!
Birch Cold Brew is my favorite iced coffee in NYC as well as the entire east coast. No joke.
IrinaJanuary 6, 2013Get the Gorgonzola grilled cheese with a latte and take a seat upstairs in the library. Crowded on weekends and at the same time, alarmingly quiet. Oh and $$$
Leah GeogheganDecember 17, 2014Get a cappuccino! Delicious. And the line is always long..if you're here w a friend have them find a seat while you grab drinks
Valerie TysonMarch 23, 2013Super hip coffee bar serving a solid cup of joe located in the lobby of the funky Gershwin Hotel. Check out the hidden library before you leave.
ShahSeptember 11, 2014Great cold brew. A good alternative to nearby Stumptown at Ace Hotel if you need to switch it up. Gets real packed too, though.
Don't sit in the hotel, as they are very insistent about non-guests occupying their lobby. Go through the door marked "H" and you'll find Birch Coffees cute little library.
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- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sat
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
(212) 686-1444
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
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