Felix Roasting Co. in New York
The best part about this cafe is that there is lots of seating both indoors and outdoors. There were many tables out front both in the sun and under a shaded area. The second floor of the cafe also has several long communal tables and a bunch of smaller options.The worst part is that it’s quite expensive. The coffee is good but relative to the price, probably not worth it. ($8 oat latte, $4 espresso shot).
I have to say I’m disappointed. The website boasts some spectacular experience but it leaves much to be desired so far. But I walked in for a take-out beverage, so I can’t say what dining in is like.The interior is really art-deco and has so much promise! But it’s clearly worn down and there hasn’t been much upkeep. The floor design is all cracked and it’s now unattractive. The dark atmosphere also makes the worn down aspects look dingier than usual. But hey, maybe with a good Reno it could look as nice as the company photos??Finally, I tried an iced matcha latte and it wasn’t anything special. Kind of bitter, like I was expected to put my own sugar into it. But I couldn’t because it was iced. I honestly have made more enjoyable matcha lattes at home.. and they didn’t cost $8!! Yes, $8!!Maybe this place is better with actual coffee, maybe I’ll try it one day. For now, I think I’ll stick to my usual spots.
I get that the line was really long and that I had to wait 20 minutes for a cup of coffee, but the taste of the coffee was bad. Maybe they were rushing for orders but even Dunkin or McCafe coffee are just better. There were no seats available indoors as people tend to sit there for a while.Overall, coffee is slightly overpriced with below average taste/quality.
Really amazing decor and design in general. Their shop’s packaged goods were almost attractive enough for you to get one for the packaging.As for drinks, I was not impressed by my matcha with in-house nut milk. They either use a matcha syrup that’s much too sweet or the nut milk is naturally too sweet. From the sugar and the milky flavour, you can’t taste the matcha at all. I may try a normal coffee sometime, but if you’re a matcha lover please stay clear of the matcha they currently serve!!
Never bought anything from here yet BUT I want to personally thank and shoutout the amazing staff.I stumbled upon this place when feeling very sick for I grabbed a drink on a date earlier and got my drink spiked.Obviously so I felt very sick I went in asking for their restroom and immediately upon seeing I wasn’t well, the coworkers gathered me into the back room allowing me to use their restroom a seat and soon air conditioning and even brought in water constantly checking if I was okay or needed any other medical attention.Genuine kindness like this isn’t found everywhere, especially here and the city and I don’t know if this kindness I experienced is practiced in daily work practice, but I sure hope it is for they are fantastic.Thank you guys so much for taking care of me and I’ll be back to actually buy some coffee! I appreciate you❤️
Their espresso wasn’t great, and the baristas served it in paper cups rather than ceramic. They also serve bagels which weren’t very tasty either, and they don’t have the classic bacon, egg, and cheese. However, if you are looking for a place to work, the size is significant for an NYC coffee shop.
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[+]Plenty of seating - upstairs or by the entranceOutdoor seating - can fit tons of people in the summerVery quick drinks - no need to wait long[-]$8 for an oat latte - would expect it to taste differentNo soy milk - only oat/almondWill return again to try other drinks, but was not blown away by the latte.
Awful experience. We came from another country to know this cafe and we had a huge disappointment. Awful service, dirty place, old roasted coffee in the shelves. Almost 40 minutes before closing, we cannot use the restrooms and there was nothing else to eat. This café is just a beautiful (and dirty) place. Nothing more.
I would like to give Felix a 1 star but I think the Wes Anderson aesthetic was done well and deserves a bump.The issue with this place (along with most of town these days sadly) is that they do not have ANY options other than paper cups. You can wait in a 10 minute line, pay $5 for a latte, sit in and still only receive a paper cup! Cmon Felix this is just not on. This is meant to be a nice soho coffee house not Dunkin’ (no offense).The waste is one thing of course. But the principal that these guys are just avoiding hiring people to clear cups is pretty outrageous for a NYC coffee house. Get it together.
Coffee is not something spectacular, is inside the media, the place is beautiful but it does not made up for the bad service, the attendants are very nice, but the services are really bad, we asked to warm the almond croissant, and they said they can’t. Not a place that I would recommend or swing by again.
Talk about aesthetics, check this place out on IG or Tik Tok! This is a candid photographers dream! Wallpaper and pink walls adorn the inside and as you walk in your greeted with a fantastic aroma! Try anything and everything but definitely give the Felix Special a try
This place is supposed to have an espresso tonic, which is listed splat in the middle of the board in the list of things to order from - and it is literately never in stock. I’ve been here 3 times in the past month, and different times of the day and in the week - and they absolutely NEVER have it. I had it once and they’ve never had it since. Why is it still on the menu then? Never coming back
The espresso here was near perfection, a delicious Columbian-Ethiopian blend. Staff were friendly an explained their roasting process. We also enjoyed their chai, which was on the spicy side and just subtly sweet. Great seating area to chill, chat, and do work. Not too busy during midday. Highly recommend!
I ordered the RGB bagel, and it was described as a black seed bagel. But It was a plain dry bagel that barely had any cream cheese on it. The prices are also different on the outside menu and the menu inside. Last time I ordered the fig toast with prosciutto and it was very good, but they forgot to add the prosciutto.
First time here and I think they invest in the aesthetics more than their drinks. The interior is truly Instagram worthy but realistically youre huddled over a tiny table, shoulder to shoulder with the party next to you battling for conversation volume.I originally wanted their hot cocoa but I cant have dairy so I asked if there was any dairy in their cocoa. The cashier told me it was made of chocolate ganache but they didnt know what it was made of, which makes me concerned that they dont know what is in their drinks. I then went for the hot matcha latte with oat milk which comes unsweetened, over-concentrated, and dare I say slightly burnt tasting. As a matcha lover, I was really disappointed that I paid nearly $8 for this drink just to toss it. I even tried to request a shot of simple syrup in hopes it would fix the flavor but it actually made it worse.I wouldnt recommend coming here for the matcha latte or if you have dairy concerns.
Terrible, do not recommend at all. I’m not sure who runs this coffee shop, but they need a lesson on stocking food properly. It’s wild that actually be able to order what is on the menu is a rare occurrence. They are constantly out of food or specific drinks that they still have no problem advertising. The staff is slow and unmotivated and it usually feels like a complete bother if you order anything other than coffee. It doesn’t make sense that food is constantly out first thing in the morning. It’s sad that I can get better service, quick turnaround and reliability of choices from Dunkin’, which cost a third of what Felix is charging their customers. I love the actual space and the packaging and what not, but I’m going there to order food, not stare at the walls, though that’s what tends to happen as apparently it takes 10min to make a sandwich.
First time going to this place heard great things from my coworkers but i had a bad experience unfortunately. Not only were the two ladies snobby but i noticed they had great customer service with all the Caucasian clients and i was treated completely different. On top of that I paid extra for Salmon and did not receive it in my Felix bagel. First and last time I’ll be going there.
Great addition to Greene Street and the neighborhood! Beautiful interior space and outdoor seating. Staff was super friendly and sweet.I got an iced coffee to-go and it tasted great! My only complaint is there was only one size option and it was quite small. Either way I’ll be back!
Haya - one of the baristas working at the cafe on Tues, August 17th was extremely rude and was created a story when asked about the notes pf the coffee beans. I have been buying coffee beans and coffee at Felix for many years and I have never seen such rude staff (raising voice to aggressive body language). Haya should be sent for communication training and the Felix’s management should focus on hiring professional staff.
Total reviews rating 4
151 Reviews for Felix Roasting Co. 2023:
Review №1
2022-07-05Very cute coffee spot. Modernly decorated with great natural light. Friendly baristas and solid coffee options. Ordered a latter which was pretty good. Not on my top 3 list but definitely a good cup of coffee with boldness and great flavor. Definitely will return to try a few other things on their menu.
Review №2
2022-05-29This is a fantastic spot in the middle of Soho. They have great coffee and wonderful sandwiches. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this place for a visit. Special highlights: ricotta and fig toast is magical and the Felix Espresso Tonic is definitely worth a try!
Review №3
2022-07-20This cafe is a good summer pit stop in soho. I got a icy cold brew to take off the heat and refreshed myself before bashing on. Nice decor and good place for conversations and I saw many catching up with work. Nice decor and friendly staff.
Review №4
2022-02-27I wish there was table service here waiting in line to get your food/drink is a pain. The line gets too long. And why don’t they take cash? I understand it’s 2022. But it should still be possible right?Also, they didn’t check the vaccination card. Felt kinda weird.I like this place despite of this, the taste of the coffee is great, the bagel was also good, and the interior is nice.All in all, 4/5 because of the earlier mentioned inconveniences
Review №5
2022-07-31The vintage details , the classy vibe , and the ambiance makes this cafe picturesque. The coffee is very good but the temperature was too hot . Especially with non dairy milks. Will drop by if I’m in the area , service was very friendly too .
Review №6
2022-01-13Coffee was inanely bitter. Its not a bitter aftertaste, its right up front and very noticeable. There are nice flavors underneath but the theyre so overpowered that its hard to enjoy. The coffee heating urn its held in is too hot bc the almond milk instantly separated/curdled when it was added. Took several min before it was actually drinkable. Anyway, the staff was nice and didnt up charge me for almond milk (says $1.50 up charge on the menu which is absurd) and the atmosphere is pretty cool.
Review №7
2022-04-17Super cute and cozy coffee/ sandwich shop, been around for many years, excellent coffe! Fast and professional service. Tables outside as well. Great quick stop for good coffee and quick bite, bagels and sandwiches.
Review №8
2022-01-23The Fig toast is my favorite good item on the menu! It’s absolutely delicious, I get it every time. They also have great cold brew and oat milk lattes! Also the decor is to die for. I wish my home looked like that!
Review №9
2021-12-18This is a place to visit for their art-deco and coffee. The space is limited but what they have done with such limited space is inspiring. I suggest skipping downstairs seating and heading upstairs.The coffee is very good and the right size unlike the gargantuan coffee guzzling cups you get outside. The flat white was creamy and had the kick of the espresso in it.
Review №10
2022-06-12This place is very overrated. While the interior is cute, the upkeep is lacking. The pink chairs are nearly Black from dirt, wear and tear. My biggest gripe - the wait!!!! With or without a long queue the wait time for my drink is always ridiculously long. During my most recent visit, even the lady at the counter was staring at the barista who moved at a snail’s pace. Overall the drinks aren’t bad, but there are far better coffee shops within a 2-3 block radius of this place; with much better coffee and a better customer experience. I wouldn’t suggest going out of your way to visit. Only if in the area. Oh, and be prepared for a wait!!!