Cafe Jax
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop$$$$
Yorkville, New York
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Diane Jean-MaryOctober 10, 2016Great for reading or working. Strong wifi, great beverage options, and friendly staff. The downstairs area and patio are great. the vibe mimics a library with good jams, food, and productive energy
I really wish that they would not stack all of their pastries and desserts on top of one another. I'm allergic to nuts, and all of the donuts & muffins are always touching ones that have tons of nuts!
It is really nice to have fun coffee shops around neighborhood. It has atmosphere most likely Brooklynish! It is rare thing in Upper East Side, indeed.
Iced coffee and all of their sandwiches. Great place to work, study or relax with friends. Internet use is free with $10 purchase. Well worth it for the space and vibe.
Ashley RoseDecember 5, 2014From Pure Wow: "Gingerbread Mocha Closer to Christmas, Café Jax on the Upper East Side will whip up seasonal lattes (like this classic) using Hudson Valley dairy products."- A great place to work (or have a meeting.) Free wifi, a downstairs filled with tables and an outdoor space, PLUS: doughnuts from Dough! I love it here.
eifehJanuary 13, 2017Great cafe to do some work. Coffee is decent with a nice selection of pastries. Wifi can be spotty. Plenty of seating. There's a bathroom for customers! Close to 86th street station.
David DMarch 29, 2014Great espresso, sourced from Stumptown. Solid pastry selection, both sweet and savory. Cozy space (exposed brick), with half-a-dozen small tables to relax at. Perfect location, on our quiet block.
AnyaDecember 17, 2016Their coffee is good and there is a hidden sitting area downstairs. Would be perfect if they could decorate it a little bit better to make it more cozy.
Aditi LuthraJuly 21, 2019Have to say - coffee hasn’t been great at all lately - skip the coffee & get one of their teas. Ambiance, music & spaciousness still wins amongst surroundings but for coffee, go to Ateaz/Variety- L. T.July 17, 2015Chill environment for study or work. Downstairs has many different seating options. Drinks & food are a bit pricey, but you're gonna be plugging in and using wifi anyway. Earn your keep!
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideSeptember 21, 2014They pull good shots of Stumptown Hairbender but iced coffee should be avoided. A huge, beautiful downstairs area, garden included, provides lots of extra space. A welcome addition to the nabe. (5/14)
Huaisi CenOctober 8, 2015My favorite spot in the neighborhood, like to hang out there by myself or with friends. They serve the best coffee in the neighborhood.
If you're trying to get some work done in a pretty nice environment, go here but get there early. I was there on Thursday during the day and it was pretty crowded downstairs at 11am.
Mike ZarinJuly 7, 2015Very cosy, not too coldy place. Quiet and calm atmosphere. Nice place for working! Enjoy super fast free wifi and coffee.
This place has certainly got potential! Coffee by Stumptown, baked goods from Ovenly, croissants from La Tropezienne, and doughnuts from Dough Loco.
Josiah David ChapmanJanuary 30, 2018Spacious coffee shop and cafe tucked away in a UES neighborhood. Ideal for those looking to settle in and get work done. Gorgeous basement study area.- Aditi LuthraMarch 21, 2019No longer have vegan pastries but coffee is fine. The main thing is their awesome music and huge space guaranteeing you a spot to sit every time
Sherry WangNovember 7, 2014Good coffee and chai. Free wifi with a purchase. More seating (comfy couches) and outdoor patio downstairs. Make sure to head down and check out the Chinese antiques!
Rowenna CuffSeptember 28, 2014Good coffee and dirty chai latte and a small but decent pastry selection. Gorgeous venue: high ceilings, vintage-feeling furniture and exposed brick walls. Love this place!- Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideSeptember 21, 2014Although you must purchase something to use the wifi, something people on Yelp seem to have a problem with, there's a large, attractive downstairs space, pretty garden, plugs, good espresso.
Meryl FernandesOctober 7, 2014Lovely coffee & a calming ambience. Perfect for working or just having a plesant private conversation. They have a patio, its nice to sit out sometimes. Just walk down.
Sandra RubinchikAugust 17, 2016Huge downstairs seating area with natural light perfect for working, chatting, or staring into space.
The good coffee & pastry selection as well as the ideal cafe ambiance make up for the less-than-stellar service.
Mia AJanuary 7, 2018make sure to order something before taking a seat, otherwise they will be very stern with you. Wifi password changes every day. Good seasonal drinks!
Monica CullenApril 28, 2015Hidden gem with a quiet atmosphere and a sub level cafe area past the main counter. Not a lot of conversation going on--mostly people doing work.
SydneyApril 20, 2016Amazing downstairs with a productive vibe. Really great place to come for long periods of time to get work or studying done!
PaulApril 7, 2018The pastries are great. Where else on the UES can you find a donut the size of a child's head?
Amy MayerJanuary 5, 2015Found this place while staying in the area for NYE. Great local spot for fantastic coffee, we visited it a few times! Friendly staff!
Beautiful high-ceilinged cafe space with a small assortment of pastries and beautiful vintage furnishings (for sale! And for sitting)
Can't find a seat upstairs? Walk downstairs to find a huge basement with eclectic furniture that offers lots of seating. Free wifi again!
Alexanne LaplanteMay 28, 2018Cozy place to have some work done. Go downstairs, there is more seating and a cute backyard access!
Scones are meh, coffees are meh, but I keep coming back because the service is good and they have outdoor seating. It's a great place to study and beats the hell out of Starbucks for that reason.
Upstairs is nice: quaint, but typical small coffee shop feel. Downstairs tho? Loads of uncomfortable seating with one pair of leather lazyboy chairs that people fight over like gladiators. Bring sword
Abigail KofflerApril 15, 2018Great spot to do work with multiple WiFi networks, outlets, and a basement with natural light!
Very spacious (although usually crowded) basement makes this a nice place to work, but the drip coffee is not good.
Stella FarinellyOctober 24, 2014The coffee and tea selections are all great...but the rodents(mouse!) seem to be frequent visitors here as well...what can I say..NYC!
Terrible wi-fi. Works maybe 50% of the time. Crowded during normal hours. Pro tip: if you're staying see if there is a place to sit before you order. Great coffee, just get it to go.
Great basement, a huge, eclectic space for working (with wifi) or hanging out. Still, I find that everytime I come here, I'm disappointed by something, whether it's subpar food or poor communication.
Nicole ReganFebruary 7, 2016Great atmosphere, cozy with a nice space in the basement. Couches and large tables to work at.
Best place to work and grab a cup of matcha (or coffee) on the UES
Bonnie CarpenterSeptember 9, 2014Downstairs away from the windows create a nice quiet space for reading. Their cappuccino is great
Bryant BalatbatAugust 27, 2015Make sure to check out the downstairs area. An Apple device is a must here to avoid looking out of place.- One of the best cafe in ues for reading and working with laptop
Yummy pastries. Downstairs is a nice quiet place to do work.
- Awesome, beautiful, chill space with hot coffee and a warm vibe and cool staff.
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2-Level Coffeehouse with Garden, WIFI, Milkshakes, good Food options
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- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
(212) 510-7084
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