Great coffee, friendly staff, modest but comfortable outdoor seating.The dog-friendly outdoor benches make you feel like youre part of a community, and its not uncommon to strike up conversations with other patrons.
Too many places do that large batch abomination - drip coffee. Black Press is yet another one of them. While the beans used are decent, its still a large batch - nothing close to na individually made pourover. That cappuccino was pretty good, but the drip was kinda run of the mill.
Love this place. Great service, not crowded at 5-6pm. Obviously pricy, but great prices for being right around Dakota. The coffee is very well made and the service is fast. 10/10 would recommend! Some seating, but good for a relatively small place.
Picked up a cappuccino here after our long walk in Central Park. It was really good. Will come back again for more drinks.
Amazing coffee. The honey and cinnamon syrup is the BEST thing to happen to a latte. Absolutely delicious. Soya and oat milk available here. Generous mug sizes for sitting in. Lovely selection of pastries too. The chocolate and almond croissant was reallly great, flaky and not too sweet. Highly recommend this place. Only 8 minutes walk from the natural history museum! Glad we stopped by on the way.
The Black Press regular coffee is okay. The music in there was nice. My husband said it’s a bit too strong for him. Overall, it’s good enough.
Delicious latte, non dairy milk options, delicious baked goods. I dont like flavored coffee but was intrigued by the idea of a rose latte. Maybe I will try one day. Almond milk latte and a German chocolate donut were a nice weekend treat. Will definitely return.
Great coffee, I love swinging by when Im in the area their cappuccino is very consistently good and just bitter enough. The staff is good and friendly, my only regret is that you get laptop hipsters occupying the space not wearing a mask which should be banned during COVID era
Super cute place to work, quite cozy, good music, lots of outlets and pretty quick wifi. I got the iced latte which was very good but on the pricey side ($5), but I think the atmosphere was worth it. The staff were super friendly as well :) No public restroom though. Would definitely come back next time Im in new york.
Turmeric latte with oat 👌👌very wholesome very comforting, both the drink and the vibe of the place:) love love
Lovely spot! Tasty cortado, and they take credit. Friendly staff.Light on seating.Bill didn’t send me, but I met him. ❤️
Having tried most cafes within 90 to 50. This place has best espresso drinks around on par with birch. Minor feedback that they can do better placement of milk/lids/etc. Spreading them between the window ledge and counter is pretty annoying.
Amazing staff that were super friendly! A perfect atmosphere to start my Monday off! A great walk in place to grab strong coffee.
A great atmosphere, great drinks, and pleasant employees are a winning mix! When you add in the commitment to service, this is a venture I can wholeheartedly support. The drinks are reasonably priced, and the difference in quality is obvious. Ill surely return for another delicious cup of coffee!
I’ve been coming here 2-3 times a week for the past year. My favorite coffee shop! Love that they make their own flavors so it’s not all processed sugar. Almond latte is my go-to order!
Amazing coffee, great service and a fun place to sit and people watch!
Love this place! Coffee was amazing, both times with 2 hours. Tried an oat honey cinnamon latte and it was so good I needed another. Apparently other people notice too, lines out the door both times. Worth the small 5 minute wait.
Just walked up at 6:55 pm and the barista refused to serve us. There are still customers in the store and the sign on the door says they close at 7. Very frustrating when businesses do this.
Lot of hype around this place and I don’t get it. I usually try and get local coffee but it’s a hard sale for this place. I went here the other day and got a coffee. The coffee is very acidic, even with cream. I feel like they used cheap cups/ lids. I say cheap because sure enough I was walking up Columbus Ave and the lid comes off ( I secured it tightly. Not my first redo) and I cursed to the heavens because I burnt my hand from the coffee. My conclusion is biter coffee, which isn’t bad, but super cheap lids that come off easily. 1 star because the lid ( cheap lid ( I made sure it was on securely)) came off and burnt my hand real bad.
Their chai is really meh. Supposedly they make the mix but not much flavor just kinda sweet. Not worth your money.
Best coffee spot in the Upper West Side! Incredibly friendly service.
I’ve only been in New York a few days, but coming from Australia, and having jet lag, I’ve been drinking a lot of coffee from a lot of different places. Hands down, Black Press has been the best!
Baristas make a damn good latte! Price is reasonable, and sometimes (perhaps weekly?) they have deals, like $3 latte. Staple for UWS. My favorite coffee shop thus far.
Fabulous coffee-- I come here at least once a week. The chai is the real deal: not your out-of-a-paper-carton, syrupy stuff. The folks behind the counter are so nice, and they actually have a student discount, which makes the caffeine-longing law student in me very happy. Prices are fair, coffee is always quality. Love Black Press!
Small place with great coffee and excellent almond croissants.
Very very good coffee in upper west. Some seating.
Try the rose latte, so good!Few indoor and outdoor tables along with some benches, and they do have wifi!
Great nitro brew and friendly service. No restroom for customers.
This costa coffee gets five stars from me because of their superior contributions and fair prices. Both of their coffees are delicious and satisfy all of my needs. The space is extremely spacious, with simple and powerful wi-fi connections and an abundance of charging ports. This is one of my beloved locations on Earth. It has my highest recommendation!
Excellent coffee and service. Staff were cheerful and chatty. The drip coffee was excellent. One of the best we had in New York
Great lattes. They have rose you can add to a latte or to any other coffee.
Will always chose this place over the Starbucks across the street. Amazing coffee and a great neighborhood spot
Excellent coffee and kind service. My only complaint is how long it can take for them to make your order when they are busy. It looks like there is only one person making the drinks even when there are 3 people working behind the counter...
Will go again.I only popped in to get take-away cappuccinos, but I was struck by how friendly the service was. The cappuccinos were wonderful too! And very well priced.
They have fantastic coffee. The staff is always polite, professional, and friendly too. Nice place to sit and people watch as well
High quality coffee for a fair price. LGBTQ+ friendly place. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. 100% would go again.
Every time I visit a great coffee place.. it sticks with you for the rest of your life. When you have that perfect cup of coffee, youll never forget about it or where you had it. Here I had an iced latte with their home made syrup. It was so creamy, almost velvety.. the sweetness was PERFECT, none of that fake flavoured syrup stuff you get at other major coffee shops. Staff was lovely too.
This coffee shop just opened its doors about a week ago 1/3/2019. From an aesthetics perspective, great overall environment of the coffee shop and enjoyed being able to people watch from the seats looking out the window. From a customer service perspective, the two gentleman there were down to earth, easy going, and great and being personable - a quality treat for any type of business. From a product perspective, they have some work do to, however, they are willing to listen and take feedback well. Several people said their Americano was watered down. The overall coffee is of high quality, they just need to work on portions. My wife ordered a hot chocolate with Oat milk. They made the drink wrong the first time, however, remade it, and even gave us a free drink on them for the error. By the way, it was a great hot chocolate they make their own chocolate sauce in their shop.Will make sure to revisit to see how they adjust to the feedback they get from the community, but overall I am confident they will be a great contribution to the quality coffee scene that is needed in the area. Already better than the Starbucks across the street!
Always great. Its like the Cheers of coffee shops in the area. A great crew just improves on great coffee.
Agree on the bad lits. Also asked them to pour one sugar inn before they added milk. It was declined, I could put in my own sugar.
One of my favorite expressos in NYC!
Ive always had a good coffee here, and recently learnt that they source chai, spices and chocolate from an authentic local store that sells high quality ingredients only! So impressed.
The coffee itself is fairly good (Ive only ordered the latte and the mocha and I find the latte slightly better tasting). The biggest advantages are the very reasonable prices for the pretty delicious drinks and the shop has WiFi, a rarity on the UWS. The coffee shop is very comfortable to work in, although it can get pretty cold because theres no extra barrier to the outside, so every time someone opens or closes the door it blows cold air in (at least during the winter). Super happy this place opened up a block from my apartment!
We were just walking around and decided to get a coffee. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Pastries were great, as was coffee. Cant wait until we can sit in places again!
Very friendly staff. You can find here baked savory and sweet stuff and juices.
I am essentially a black press stan. I love everything about this cafe. The baristas are as nice as they come and coffee is as delicious as you imagine. Highly recommend!!
Damn fine cup of coffee. Their service is top notch and the seasonal lattes are delicious.
The Baristas are very friendly and they serve excellent coffee.
The Cortada was pretty decent. The cup of regular coffee was undrinkable. We asked for half-and-half they gave us regular milk twice And said it was half-and-half. Unacceptable The cashier was nice.
The coffee was below average, they might be using cheap/molded beans or their espresso machine needs a good clean-up, the flavor was acidic and mold-y, the opposite of what a creamy and bitter espresso should be. No additional layers or notes to the flavor.
The decor is cool and the prices are certainly better than its competitors, but I have tried Black Presss coffee twice now and I just dont like it. The Americano, although acid, was not awful, but the espresso was literally not drinkable. Much as I like to save a few bucks, I would rather walk down the block to Blue Bottle or Joe. I wont be back.
Used to think it was great with friendly staff, but the lady with short hair has been repeatedly rude. My friends say the same.
I come here quite often and the cappuccino / latte is always delicious! Nice coffee shop with some seats on the outside.
Came at 6:30pm was told as I opened the door that they were closed. No explanation as to why.
Really enjoy the Kyoto cold brew, drunk sans milk it is less acidic than the usual stuff. Fun cheery staff, just the right music volume and style (pleasant, not pumpin) and a full window view on Columbus.
Great espresso. Nice staff
Really bad hot chocolate, tasted super watered down. I’ve had much better at gas stations. Cute shop though, a few seats out front.
Good coffee. Not great coffee. But definitely in the upper ranges of what is expected of coffee in the US.Service was meh. But when it comes to coffee that really doesnt matter a whole lot.I had an espresso and it was 👍👍.
Great coffee, friendly service and great atmosphere. Not much space to hang out, but good for coming in for a quick coffee and dose of good cheer.
Awesome coffee for those that like fine coffee. Great service with beautiful warm baristas. Small place with big atmosphere.
Sleek, cool, and chill atmosphere. Great latte
Great coffee, competitive with what youd find in Australia; decent pricing and selection; plus baristas go out of their way to be friendly.
Great coffee and nice service. The barista is professional and friendly!
Great espresso on the upper west side. Get there before noon for the best selection of pastries and breads (pumpkin is my favorite).
My favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Their weekend doughnuts are the stuff of dreams and they make their chai from scratch!
Great coffee, amazing service and yuuummmyyyy snacks. Love the ambiance. My favorite neighborhood coffee shop!
Nice coffee shop aint nothing like grabbing some strong coffee and some thing to eat to if you want ice coffee hot coffee they make it all here friendly staff here prices is great atmosphere to read and sip in coffee to get your day started of you are just getting ready to go to school or work so if you ate near here please stop in grab some great tasting coffee on your choice and that all folks until the enjoy the weather peace
Friendly staff and good coffee!
Friendly and personal staff. I love their unique coffee blends.
Great new coffee place in upper west side
Really good latte and offers alternative milk options like oat milk. Reasonable price and cute spot. Would definitely come back.
Welcome addition to the neighborhood! Great coffee, delicious donuts/pastries, small number of bar stool window seats and a couple small tables.
Great coffee with very happy and friendly service; just the right accompaniment to a good coffee.
Great coffee and the donuts are large enough to share! Highly recommended!!!!
Great coffee, soMe of the best in the UWS. Friendly atmosphere. Not many seats!
Best coffee Ive ever tried. Really nice staff too.
Best latte & cappuccino quality in NYC. Chill vibe, amazing staff, v good service, great music playlist.
This has become my regular spot, whether I want something to go, or if I need to sit with my laptop and work. The staff are great: very helpful and welcoming.
The Turmeric Latte with Almond milk was amazingThe two people working there were very nice also.
Wonderful coffee and the friendliest folk on the UWS. My regular - never change!
Amazing atmosphere and drinks. The Chai was awesome the chocolate croissant to die for.
A coffee place, all seating benches out door on sidewalk.
The more careless service Ive encountered. Wont let us stay inside. It was pouring rain outside
As an Australian I can say, this place has GREAT coffee
Great coffee, I will return. The baristas were very helpful
Really great coffee and nice staff
Kind staff, delicious coffee. Support local!
Michela made the best oat latte ever !!
Our favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Great coffee, lots of outlets, efficient staff. Banner.
The nastiest cafe service in New York. The service personnel chooses at its discretion who is first in line.
Great little coffee shop! The Cortado is excellent
Nice coffee and moods. The staff was kind
One of the best ones in UWS.
Good coffee and friendly staff
Great Lattes, waffle shots a fun too.
Really good cortado
Really good espresso!
Solid coffee!
Love this place. I come here a few times a week.
Friendly service and excellent coffee
Not the best nice looking cafe
Did not like it that much
A joke. 4.75 for half a cup of coffee
Great coffee!
Nice people and good coffee!!!
Awesome
Good🤩
Great and reasonably priced
Pricey but worth it.
Great coffee and pastries
Very good!
Best on the UWS
Very friendly!
Love this coffee
Good
Loved 😍 it!
Poor service
The coffee taste is slightly strong, yet savory. Fresh taste from the La Marzocco machine.
Very good coffee and service. The baristas took great care of us. They have lactose-free options
Excellent attention, good taste and they had a variety of milk and tables inside and outside the premises.
Good coffee, good service and excellent atmosphere.
Simply delicious espresso and that is rare in NYC
Incredible
Over a delicious coffee shop!
Total reviews rating 4.5
135 Reviews for Black Press Coffee 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-11I’ve been here multiple times and it’s always a great visit. I love their oatmilk lattes and I got to try the rose syrup the last time I went. Service is always fast and easy. Not much seating but with the nice weather you can walk over to Central Park.
Review №2
2021-11-27Got oat milk latte with honey cinnamon and it was so good that I almost got another one. Service was kind and friendly. Only thing is that I wish they would allow standing inside and drinking . I was cold and there was no available seating expect for the window counters (where they had the sign that prohibited of standing).
Review №3
2022-01-08Visited Black Press Coffee after our walking tour of Central Park (1/4). The staff was very welcoming and the Vanilla Latte was excellent! Too bad we were not able to sit inside and warm up a bit...but we understood why. #covid #latte #nyc
Review №4
2022-04-12If youre in Burbank looking for a cute coffee shop stop by here. The coffee was super delicious and unique! I tried the Cinnamon Toast Crunch which tasted exactly like the cereal with coffee, amazing. Also tried The Sweet Creature which was so aesthetically pleasing with the rose petals on top. Love the staff, they were kind and welcoming. Will be back to try more items on the menu!
Review №5
2021-07-09The both of the people behind the counter extremely friendly.they take cash and cardIt was reasonably priced and has a lot of kick.it was really strong and was exactly what I’m looking for.I was in the area a lot I would definitely carry a punchcard for this placeI gave them stickers that are on one of the cold brew container.
Review №6
2022-02-14Delicious, well executed espresso beverages, good variety of freshly baked goods from Ceci-cela, friendly staff, spacious interior space plus outdoor seating that’s perfect for people watching.
Review №7
2022-03-31This review will be short because I dont really have a fascinating personal anecdote to attach to this place. But its good. Good sandwiches, good soups, good coffee drinks, good vibe, good decor. They serve Kettle chips as well, I should note, so if youre in the area, itd be worth it to stop by and grab lunch.
Review №8
2022-05-23Just a quality coffee shop. Made a great espresso without too much wait. I don’t know if it’s a chain, but it didn’t feel like one. The baristas seem to remember the names of many customers and that really said worlds about their service.
Review №9
2022-04-03This cafe is an incomparable mix of excellence in atmosphere and taste. The staff is incredibly patience and also efficient. They offer traditional espresso macchiato’s, latte, for dine-in or to-go. They serve Parlor Coffee which is roasted/based in Brooklyn.
Review №10
2022-06-19The coffee was good but I would rate it 2 or 3 stars because they charge 1$ extra/ice coffee for non-dairy milk…I’m not a vegetarian but I find this disturbing… the price difference between the normal milk and oat/soy/almond milk doesn’t justify this…