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Taszo Coffee Bar & Panini in New York
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New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Live music
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
No
Wheelchair-accessible seating
No
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Lunch
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 917-365-9499
Opening hours
- Monday:8AM–6PM
- Tuesday:8AM–6PM
- Wednesday:8AM–6PM
- Thursday:8AM–6PM
- Friday:8AM–6PM
- Saturday:9AM–6PM
- Sunday:9AM–6PM
Comments (199)
They make delicious coffee and espresso drinks. The service is very nice and you might meet the owner who also works as a barista sometimes. This is one of the best coffee shops in the Heights and maybe even upper Manhattan. The decor is certainly inspired in some European cafe, maybe in Paris in 1920.
Great atmosphere for coffee and people watching. Cash only (temporarily?)
I have been coming to Taszo nearly daily for years. I love this spot for great coffee and vibes! There’s a reason this place has a million regulars.
The place is really cool, very interesting interior. The coffee is also great, they use beans from devotion coffee roasters. I put 4 stars because prices in menu are not actual prices. I got charged more than expected. They also dont have wifi. So its a great place to enjoy coffee and have some break
If you miss eating a good bread since you moved to a tasteless bread country like me, you should def come here to try their sandwiches that is made with delicious French bread. You’ll forget about your diet!!They also have a sweet outside space. You can even sit inside tho.
Perfect croissants and paninis, great coffee, and a friendly atmosphere, what else one wants from a coffee bar? It is our place to go every weekend
Love the vibes in Taszo, great decorations and very comfortable. They only take Venmo or cash, which is fine. Their lattes are great and they have delicious quiches and other pastries. The smoothies haven’t wowed me. The staff is usually not wearing masks, but they have outdoor seating which I usually utilize unless I’m getting my coffee to go.
13.61 for an iced coffee and a cold brew. Filled my cup up to the tippy top with ice. Would never go there again.
Lofty coffee shop experience. This is my go to place for coffee uptown. Great ambiance
Love Taszo! Excellent spot, great coffee, food and vibes. Favorite uptown spot for sure !
Business hours are not actually as listed here on Google. This shop closes at 6 PM.A very beautiful and creatively made space. The owner has obviously put a lot of time, attention, and care into it. The only slight downside to my visit was the very new and vaguely disinterested and quite adolescent lone employee.
I love the eclectic design and all the details with interesting, random objects. Friendly, local feel will keep you coming back.
Taszo is the shiz 😎. It’s a must chill at cafe in the heights that definitely fills a gap in the neighborhood.The atmosphere is intimate and warm. They’re building a social community vibe. I’ve met a lot of cool people in the cafe.The owner Haitem is the man. Also the food is baller. They def have game in the gourmet breakfast/brunch department 🍳. Coffee is superb ☕️. Doughnuts are gigantic and scrumptious 🍩.Get here early cause it gets packed.Two things I️ would ask for..1. Draft craft beer.2. Get rid of the huge table with the big metal thing to make space.Otherwise keep doing what your doing. 👌
If you live here, you know that you have to choose sides: semicolon or taszo.great neighborhood spot for drinks / nibbles / seeing your neighbors / general people watching
Cozy cafe and delicious coffee! I recommend! #coffee #breakfast #panini #smoothies #lunch
The owner sadly seems to have problems. He’s constantly harrassing his own customers. Saw him do that multiple times until I completely stopped going. Not recommended.
Great barista!! Love the music and setting. I like that breakfast selection includes oatmeal as well as pastries.
The DOUGH doughnuts are a big plus this far uptown. The coffee is pretty consistently good, though the iced coffee was a cup packed with ice and just a little coffee, but they were happy to top it off when I asked. Chicken panini was good but not spectacular. Some people get peeved about the laptop policy (only at the communal table in the back), but I dont think it would be so bad if it was more clearly posted.
ADORABLE place! The staff is great, the bagels amazing and there was even a live band. The only downside is I didnt completely love their coffee as it was a bit watery.
Best coffee shop in the neighborhood! Great coffee food and vibes.
Been coming here since High school 2014! One of my favorite chill spots especially in the summer.
Visited with a friend who lives in the neighborhood. Loved it! Great coffee in the morning, great drinks in the evening. Chatted with the owner and really enjoyed the conversation. One of the things my city struggles with is businesses owned by people who aren’t part of the neighborhood. Meeting the owner and knowing he’s right there and invested in the community was really great!
Food was good, place was nice and warm. They took long to give me the check tough
Do you like having things *literally* thrown at you and onto the floor? Then this is the coffeeshop for you!There were multiple problems with the food, too, but Ill get to that in a moment. The part that has me deeply upset right now is the behavior of one of the staff.I have no idea what this guys problem was, but he was rude to my husband. What was my husbands cardinal sin? He asked for some half and half for his coffee because the pitcher was empty.This guy looked my husband in the eye, scowled, SLAMMED down a jug of cream, then grabbed a handful of empty sugar packets, threw them in the air and all over the floor like a child having a tantrum, and turned away.Neither of us could figure out why.We sat and tried to enjoy our so-so food, but this guy kept glaring death at us from over the espresso machine. For REASONS, apparently.On top of that, the food was just okay. My omelette came only partly cooked through (and it was flat, not folded, so this was impressive) and had raw kale inside it.Raw kale, bitter, with stringy stalks included. Yum. (The yum was sarcasm.)We wont be back. I have no idea what was going on there today, but that was the most unwelcome Ive felt anywhere in Manhattan.
Great quality coffee if you want to grab and go. There is no wifi or place to sit and work, but the coffee quality is great and the owner is very friendly. Highly recommended.
Excellent coffee and panini and chill environment.
I loved the place, I will definitely go back, the owner is so nice and a happy person. The place is different than any other coffee shops, I liked the difference and the good vibes in the place, the coffee is amazing and tastes really good!!! Highly Recommended
Very small, quaint, down to earth place with COOL decor and great music taste! Cafe in the morning that turns into a bistro for dinner! (Very cool concept.)The service is lovely here. A gorgeous and sweet barista who answered any questions we had and prepped all of our goodies!This place has delicious tea and coffee choices like matcha, chai, english breakfast etc along with pastries like almond croissants, cheese danishes, banana bread, peach and apricot croissants and more for very reasonable prices.Very convenient way to pay with either venmo or cash.Theres a cute seating area upstairs and outside! (Aka real cafe vibes even during this pandemic.) Much needed outside time and escape from this erratic time.Last but not least they have this petition to sign to SAVE THEIR BUS! Before you first come in theres this awesome looking vintage bus outside the shop. If you stop by, please please sign the bus petition. It gave me The Beatles 1975 vibes and I love it.Absolutely will be coming here again! 💞
Immaculate vibes, great food and great coffee curated by Lexie!
I were very much looking forward to trying this coffee shop with the intent to relax with a coffee and get some work done, but my experience was cut short due to the “NO LAPTOP POLICY”. Yes the atmosphere is cozy, but if you are a young professional who is looking for some solitude I wouldn’t recommend this place.
My sister lives in the neighborhood. I stopped in from Chicago and on my 3rd visit now. This is where I would get my daily coffee if I lived here. Nice atmosphere, quality music, really good coffee, and the staff is very welcoming and open to chit chat. Charming New York hip style place.
I can order quickly and sit outside with my dog. A tasty iced coffee or mocha, warmed quiche or fancy almond croissant for me, a special treat from the pet store around the corner for my dog, and Taszo offers a little breather from the hustle and bustle and worries of city life.
Essential small business for the neighborhood. Terrific espresso, chai, and yummy panini, croissants, pastries and cakes
Absolutely amazing! Great music and tasty coffee! Favorite coffee shop until this moment.
Great coffee, espresso, and pastries. Cheap/diverse range of wines, beers, and cocktails for the evening hours. It’s a MUCH needed refuge in a neighborhood lacking bars/ social spaces. Located right next to the 1 train. Great loyalty card program. No laptops allowed. Come visit!
I used to frequent this place while I was working uptown. It’s cozy, the high ceilings make it feel really open. It has a rustic charm to it. I haven’t tried the food but I liked the small menu. The pastries were delightful, the drinks were good, and the staff was always warm and friendly. Just a really charming little coffee shop away from the Main Street so its not noisy and doesn’t feel busy. For that it’s a good recommendation for a nice spot to chill out and unwind and have a soft chat with a companion or read a book.Today, I decided to bring my colleague here to crush through some work on our laptops. We came in and picked our seats at the bar area in the back, away from the 3-4 other people in the place and took out our laptops first, opened them up, plugged them in, and got settled. We then ordered drinks, taking our time to pick them out. We then decided on pastries, my friend taking extra long to decide if he wanted one or two items, because he’s fat and ashamed of it. He decided to have two pastries. All told we spent somewhere between $15-20 plus a 20% tip (he paid). We started our work, waited for our drinks. It was after we got our drinks that we were politely explained that there is a no laptop policy in the place and that there is signage on the counter and on the table. We were sour for the obvious reason that the signs aren’t conspicuous, and we waited at least 10 minutes before being informed even though the laptops were out since the moment we picked our seats. But we put up no fight for the sake of being gentlemen. We finished our pastries and our drink and we left in good order. My heavy set colleague popped back in out of curiosity because we didn’t see any laptop sign in the front, and he briefly looked around when we walked in and still saw nothing. I’m sure it’s there, but our average, common person eyes saw nothing even when we tried to look. We then left.When you find that cozy place that feels like home, you tend to go to it as often as circumstances permit. I’ll never for the life of me understand why a business would risk giving up the possibility of a steady stream of revenue for the sake of a few dollars one time. Had we been told there were no laptops we likely would have left but I could still come back in good conscience. Now out of spite, I couldn’t support such an impolite business.Go there because it’s a cool spot, but the staff today was either as clueless as tree bark, or they are money-grubbing reptiles disguised as decent human beings.Also, leave the laptop at home.Edit* after reading the owner’s lesson about the cafe business, I’d like to clarify on my point that apparently got lost in my wall of text that the owner of this establishment seems to not have grasped. I totally get the no laptop policy to avoid having “squatters” pay $6 to use the cozy space as their office. But given that it’s very common for people to use laptops at a coffee shop it’s not exactly expected that you can’t. The fact of the matter is that the staff stared at us for over 10 minutes with laptops open before they mentioned the policy. That’s bad service. It’s not like the place was so busy they couldn’t pay attention to it, there was only 3-4 other people who were already served. They waited for us to pay for $20 of stuff before they told us. That’s grubby.No laptops are your prerogative and there’s nothing wrong with that. Not telling people who reasonably assumed they could do something that they can’t, is unfortunate and bad business. Staff ought to be retrained to provide a more pleasant experience.The place is cool. But that was an unpleasant experience yesterday, unnecessarily so.
Amazing coffee! Quiet, warm environment. Friendly staff and the food is DELICIOUS! The BLT & Chili is amazing! The only thing is, it’s a bit pricy. For instance, the BLT is $8 & $10 if you want to add egg. Of course for a trendy environment, they can charge that much but it’s still 3 times as expensive as the bodega.Overall, I truly love going there and would recommend especially if you love good coffee.
I have been going to Taszo, and the place next door (which I will not name in this review) for several years. Both are actually good, but usually for different purposes.I love Taszo when I just want to go and chill with an espresso for an hour or so, usually with a book or a newspaper. I like the fact that they are a laptop-free zone, since many places (like the place next door) are often full up with people working. (For full disclosure, sometimes I want to work, too: then I go next door.) I personally have found it entertaining to watch the staff tell people they cannot work on a laptop. (Again full disclosure: I am old enough to remember when not everybody had a laptop to take and you went to cafés to, well, drink coffee and talk.)I dont really order the food, except sometimes a croissant, which is good, but how hard is that? I like the espresso. Sometimes it is is crowded, but I guess that is good, otherwise it would go out of business, no? I prefer to go during the day or the weekend; at night they seem to turn more into a bar, and they put the lights down, and I cannot read.So my bottom line: if you are looking for a place in North Harlem or Lower Washington Heights to grab a coffee and chill for a bit, this is a good place. If you are looking to work for hours then go next door.
Best cold brew in this neighborhood 🥰
Beautiful place to have coffee, very relaxing.
I love coffee but I hate this place. This establishment is owned by the real estate company who controls a lot of the buildings in the Heights. The primary purpose of this coffee shop was to add an amenity to the neighborhood so the real estate company could drive up our rent prices. This place has no heart and it shows in the way the owner interacts with the customers. He’s not a nice guy. Had friends who worked here and said it was the absolute worst environment. Do not recommend.
This is a wonderful and cozy space for good coffee, for quiet conversation, for writing, for people watching. The staff is universally friendly, and the vibe is mellow. There is always great music playing, and the clientele reflects the beauty and diversity of New York City. Its especially popular with those of us who live in the neighborhood, but its a great place to visit wherever youre from!
This is one of THE MOST BEAUTIFUL coffee places you will ever see!The whole place is of of details, you just want to look around and admire it.I went there three or four years ago and forgot where it was until today! Definitely coming back there after the quarantine.
This is a great local coffee place. Their lattes are on point and their breakfast/brunch options are pretty solid too, especially the works bagel. The owner seems to be giving the place a Bohemian vibe and so far, its working.
Great spot. Coffees good, air conditioning is strong, employees are always lovely and friendly. I also like their no laptops at the front tables policy even though I was confused by it at first- It really does decrease the everyone alone on their macbook vibe that can overwhelm a coffee shop. Plus, theyve started selling sandwiches.
Very cool ambiance, solid espresso drinks, would recommend and return
Wonderful cute little coffee shop and a bar, healthy food options, baked goods, great coffee and for those who feel like getting something stronger, they have selection of wines, beers and spirits. Perfect place to go to relax and read a book, computer free zone.
Hmm... neighborhood not the best. Needed a cafe to get some work dons, and since its about 10 blocks south of Columbia, Id hoped this would be a little oasis. The set up is cute, so I decided to stay. Bathroom was not clean and a few other things made me feel weird, so I ordered a soda can b/c I knew it was safe. Plugged up my laptop up front (because thats what cafes are for) and I was asked to move to the back because the manager says no laptops are allowed up front... What the what?! 👀As a person who works remotely, I am in different cafes and espresso bars every day of my life. This is a new one on me. And there were only 5 other people max inside. Its not like it was crowded... If I liked the place more I MAYBE would have considered staying, but I didnt and I wont return.
Fun neighborhood coffee shop
These were the best bloody Marys Ive ever had. Food was great and live music made it by far the greatest brunch experience. I knew that their coffee was the best in the neighborhood but trying their food and experiencing their service Im convinced there is not a better chill place in the area to go to eat and rest.
Oh my, what can I say about this gem. The place itself is cozy and warm. The coffee is superb. They really know how to choose their beens and crafting it into in my opinion probably one off the 5 best coffees I ever had. So smooth but with such flavor and balance in each sip. I go here at least every other day. And the food,!! the food is spectacular with pallets from all over the world. This place is unique from all angles. If you want an experience this is the place for you. Recently they converted part of their space to a bar area where you can enjoy a Cabarnet or a Micro brewed beer. Soooo Goood
Our neighborhood is SO fortunate that Taszo set up this incredible cafe / bar here. The food, coffee, and other drinks are wonderful. But more importantly, the service, led by visionary owner Haitem, and the fellow customers - neighbors - provide an essential community gathering spot that can be compared to [the sitcom] Cheers.
Such a cute place! My latte was delicious, the space is cozy, and all the staff were super friendly. I didnt eat, but the food looked incredible too. Highly recommend!
This is a good little coffee shop uptown, just off of Broadway, about half a mile south of NY Presbyterian hospital. I got an espresso and it did the job. They also serve some simple food options as well as pastries. Space is a little tight, so dont come with 10 people.
This location is super cozy yet also looks like a bar scene in a movie. Definitely recommend checking it out if in the area. They also have a keycafe which is useful for dog walkers or if you need to leave a set of keys for someone to pick up
I oscillated between three and four stars because, while my experience was not optimal I understand the reasoning behind it, still feel strongly about the cafe, and will still try and stop by for another visit.Pros: the shop has incredible ambiance and tasty drinks/treats for people to enjoy. You can tell that time and care has been poured into the space, the offerings have been curated for quality, and the owner is as passionate about creating a positive atmosphere for patrons to connect as he is running a sustainable business for himself and his employees. I believe in supporting local businesses and the community around me, so I can get behind that any day.Cons: there’s a no laptop policy that’s not clearly advertised. There are signs throughout the space that I couldn’t readily see and as a first-time patron didn’t know to look for, as I was captivated by the exposed brick, lofted storage, and super mod papier-collaged luchador art. The seating snaps up quickly so solo patrons can expect to sit at the bar and not larger tables, which is understandable as groups do frequent the space. The owner informed me of the no laptop policy after I had purchased breakfast and begun to settle in, and engaged in a nice conversation where he explained his business rationale. I felt uncomfortable getting put in a box of the people who sit for hours and only buy the cheapest thing - but again, I understand the rationale. People do take advantage of small businesses, esp local shops. I even appreciated that my request to be refunded for the food that was not yet made was acknowledged, but was saddened by feeling dismissed as the refund was being given and even after suggesting a nice sign be put on the door so this process can be a bit less painful.As a longtime resident of what I believe to be a bustling community of PoC in Harlem, I still plan on coming back with my partner to try their brunch...without my laptop. I just wish I knew the policy before coming in and that things had gone a bit differently while I was there.
Im so disappointed with my experience here. Apparently they only allow laptops at one table in the back of the shop. I wasnt aware of this, so I set my laptop up and started working at one of the many empty tables up front. The barista came up and told me Id need to move to the back, which I thought was silly, but fine, if thats their policy. Except there were no empty seats in the back. Seriously, there were about ten people so crammed onto this one small table it was almost comical. I told her there was no more space back there, and she looked at me and said sorry, thats our policy. Really? When the entire rest of the place is empty, a paying customer cant sit at an open table? I had to dump my coffee that Id had two sips of and leave. Not only did it make me feel really dumb, but it was handled very poorly. Have a little discretion when there are plenty of empty seats, or get rid of this weird no laptops policy in a coffee shop--a place people come to USE THEIR LAPTOPS.
I usually have great experiences here but I went in this morning and spent $12 on the salmon bagel. I had bought it two days earlier and loved it! This morning I could tell that the kitchen didnt know what they were doing. The chef had to come out and look at the menu to see what was in it. He then put it on the wrong bagel and had WAY too much salmon and WAY too much cream cheese on it to the point where it wasnt eatable. I wish I would have noticed before I got to work so I could get a refund. I usually dont post things like this but there should be consistency with the food. Please train your employees properly. I probably wont be getting food here again.
This is a real gem. They have great coffee and a cozy atmosphere inside, with industrial style design.Theres a no laptop policy in one area of the bar, please be aware of it and dont come to complain.
I just love it! The owner is always so kind!
I dont live in the neighborhood, and even when I lived close by, it was still two subway stops away. Was I traveling for coffee? To be sure, there were several coffee haunts closer- although Taszo offers a superior cup o joe in all its variations. Was it ambiance? Perhaps- the owner has a keen eye for design, community engagement. Probably all of the above and more.Its tradition now, that when I re-engage with a good, old friend, or plan a vacation with the girl, its at Taszo. Its everything you want in a local cafe- its the type of place which begs loyalty of its patrons, only because were so well taken care of.You may read this and think- Oh, this guy has something to do with joint/owns the place! or whatever. No. Just eager to share my enthusiasm with you kind folks. After all, isnt what what these reviews are all about?
Congrats for re-opening! This is my favorite place since it opened. The food, drink, services are absolutely fantastic. Its the only place Im satisfied in any of the categories. You can see on others reviews. We, neighbors all love the place!
Great breakfast options with excellent coffee. The decor has an industrial vibe to it!
The owner is very friendly, the outside terrace is cozy, coffee is Ok.
Fantastic coffee, and great atmosphere. Laptops and the like are only allowed in the back so the tables are free for people who want to chat and sit for a while. Also, the food is really good.
Fantastic neighborhood spot. I wish there were one like this in every neighborhood in NYC. The food is excellent and really home cooked, there are always good wine and beer choices and the service is super friendly. I could hang out at Taszo every night!
This place use to be a decent cafe, the atmosphere is spot on. But then all the rules started...The prices are crazy to begin with. You have to surrender an arm and a leg to get caffeine but THEN they started charging extra for a splash of non dairy milks. NO computers, time restricted WiFi.It started to feel like they werent interested in creating the typical Coffee shop hangout spot. Take away: If youre looking for a work spot, this isnt it. Get in, buy an overpriced latte and then get out.Tazso, if you can hear me...Consider lowering your prices, or not charging extra for milk options.
Im happy that we have Taszo in the neighborhood - Washington Heights definitely needs more cool places to hang out!They have great coffee, delicious breads (brought in from Balthazar) and very nice decor.I havent eaten a meal here because last year they didnt have much of a selection - but based on the signs outside, they have expanded their food offerings.Versus Cafe Bene next door, the vibe isnt quite as welcoming to spend a whole afternoon working here. But I appreciate the live music at this place & will have to go back to try the food!
Lovely place. Son and I came over here for coffee, hot chocolate and some breakfast. Cozy place; great coffee; no pressure; friendly staff; good food — worked great for us. Would have love side of potatoes with our omelette 😉👏👍👍
Taszo is one of those cafes I havent wanted to tell anyone about because I want it all to myself. The structure of the space is beautiful, with an enormous floor-to-ceiling window at the front and brick walls. The coffee is flavorful and balanced, the doughnuts from DOUGH are a huge plus, and the one dish Ive had from the kitchen (the chicken tagine) was outstanding. Beer and wine are also offered. To top it off, the staff are always friendly and the music is always good.Some time in the last several months, Taszo has stopped permitting laptops and has reorganized its space, building what appears to be a bar in the back. I liked to come here to work (which for me requires a laptop and wifi access), so unfortunately I cant work here anymore, but Im sure the owners have good reasons for their changes. Maybe patrons were being leeches about the free secure wifi and werent buying enough to support it.
In love with this place! You can tell the food and drinks were made with love and pride. A true gem
A cute, quaint coffee house with nice seating and kind employees. A lovely chai latte and quiche. The locals love it. I enjoyed the atmosphere very much. Can’t wait to visit again.
Great coffee, great croissant, great people! Update: almost a year later, still great! Love love love Taszo. The only thing that could make them better is if the city would let them have outdoor seating!!
I went there with a friend that was visiting NYC and we were ignore for 5 minutes despite the fact that they were there being nice and friendly to each other. We decided to leave the place and our dirty table that nobody intended to clean and not even then they said anything to us. Shameful, I always look at that place from outside with pleasure, but nowhere in the world I have felt so insulted in a place. The next door caffe will welcome you as soon as you open the door and said goodbye every time.
Disappointing. I went on a Sunday morning while visiting the area. There was a line of customers waiting to pay. A barista, very kindly, asked for my order while in line and gave me the coffee to stay. By the time I could pay and sit, my coffee was lukewarm. :-(I asked for a printed receipt but they didnt have a printer.To make things worse the americano was unpleasantly bitter yet watery.Im sorry that the local residents dont have better coffee alternatives in the area.
Now that Ive been here more, I must lower my rating. There are some great things about Taszo, but theyre overwhelmed by the negatives.There arent a lot of good cafe-style coffee places in Inwood/Washington Heights, especially of the indie variety. I wanted Taszo to succeed, I really did. I love the ambiance. Taszo is a well-sized place with plenty of room and plenty of seating. I love the big, all-glass front since it lets in plenty of light and makes the place seem bigger. The design is certainly open and friendly.None of the chairs in the place are super comfortable. Fine for an hour or two, not great for all day. Except the leather ones. But theres no table by them. The décor itself is very eclectic and fun and funky. This place definitely doesnt feel like a Starbucks clone.Their coffee is really good -- and I dont drink much coffee. If youre like me, there are other options, including some yummy teas. They now have a wider selection of food--not just pastries but sandwiches and quiches and such. These are overpriced for the portions, sadly. Thats not usual, even for this nabe.So far that all seems great, right? Now for the disappointments.Unfortunately, Taszo does that thing where part of the cafe is no laptops, relegating working people to the back part. The communal table there at least fits a good number of people, and there are leather chairs off to the side as well. I just think the whole idea of banning laptops from the front tables at all times is dumb and doesnt actually create the community vibe its supposed to. It would be better if laptops were allowed everywhere during slow times and they encouraged patrons to share tables like the do at Birch down on Columbus. (Birch even has little signs, its so cute!)The laptop section I can live with since its not uncomfortable, But then Taszo adds insult on top of that. I found out that at 7pm the employees ask the laptop users to leave (literally) or at least put your laptops away since at this time the beer and wine come out. What? Do people who use laptops not drink beer or wine?Its one thing to want to create a community vibe in a place--Im all for that--its another to poop on the exact clientele that love cafes like this. There are dozens of ways to ensure that laptop luggers dont take up space without paying some rent (i.e. buying things) and build loyalty at the same time. The owner isnt interested, I guess?Speaking of the owner, I read some reviews on Yelp that called him out on being somewhat weird. I was a little worried after reading reviews on Yelp. My first time there I took a picture of the storefront to add to any review I did. When I came in the first thing he asked me was: what was the picture for?Okay...Then when I said I was taking pictures to put on Yelp he got a little weird on me. I had to explain that I dont work for Yelp, I just use the site, and I have a thing about making sure places have good pictures. At one point, the woman behind the counter had to say to him, Shes a CUSTOMER. We should be nice.Okay...Other than that he was pleasant to me and left me alone once I settled in. I dont think he even remembered me when I came back. The folks behind the counter can be nice. Some of them are abrasive, using overly fake cheerful voices as they act jerky. Its a mix.One other thing that bothers me about this place: its smack dab in Washington Heights, which is a majority Dominican neighborhood, and yet the majority of people I see in there are white. It just makes me wonder who this cafe is for.The hours also rule it out for me most times. An 8pm closing it a bit early for me. Shave another hour off since I cant use my laptop after 7.Bottom Line: I wouldnt recommend this place except for the actual coffee. I hear a cafe bene is moving in right next door. GOOD. Ill come down to try that out for sure.
This is an awesome place! The atmosphere is super cozy, tasty tea, cool people - what else could you wish for? Their breakfast is super delicious as well!!!!
If you want an old school, cool place to drink coffee or wine, come here. Its not one of those Über-chic-laptop-every where-you-look coffee shops, its a place where folks go to relax, chat, and relate while drinking really amazing coffee.
This is what a coffee house should look and feel like. It’s a warm homey spot for decompressing from the day, or for just some piece and quiet. The no laptop regulation is brilliant; You don’t know how much you needed it till you see it.
Friendly european atmosphere. Fresh bakeries. Great coffee and food. Nice indoor sitting spaces. Cosy. Good prices.
Last year I rated Taszo a 5, today I am rating it a 1. I walked in with a friend like I usually do and waited to order as usual when the owner aggressively suggested that my friend and I werent going to be paying customers. He approached us and asked if he could get us started on anything. We said not yet, we wanted more time and he condescendly reminded us that his cafe is a business not a hangout. I always go in and order a chai latte and I always sit alone or with friends without ordering first and never have I been treated in that manner until today. I will not be going back after being spoken to in that way. I respect your policy but your rudeness and condescension was uncalled for especially toward a REGULAR PAYING CUSTOMER.
This place is great! Ive never had a dish I didnt like. The ingredients and preparation are superb. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere relaxing yet optimistic. You gotta try it out at least once!
Very cute coffee shop with a good music as well. The coffee is very good, non acidic and the barista was helpful and very friendly . Laptops are not allowed but it’s a great place to read a book or just to unplug
I lived in this neighborhood my whole life and for some reason, i was bored at home and decided Id go and try to give this place a shot. Overall, this is a weird place to go to.. it is extremely out of place and I just feel like im in the middle of a gentrified mess. Nobody who comes here is a real local, so dont believe it. There are a lot of restrictions on seating, which is fine but i rather just sit at home if thats the case. My abuela makes better tea anyways
One of the best coffee places in the area. Great coffee, pastries, and service. Cool ambience.
Dark, cozy and cute BUT the staff person, a barista, dampened my experience. I would not recommend this place myself - Id only return if my friends were staunch supporters or truly desired to try it.
Line moves fast so dont hesitate when it comes time to walk up those black metal steps! Grab a seat back by the lathe - plug in laptop right on top. (had to edit and drop as i see you cant use laptops - #confused restrictions) prob wont go back now
A really cool place with friendly staff, a nice atmosphere, high-quality coffee and outstandingly delicious doughnuts and other fresh-baked goods. So good!
I sat in the front with my laptop and coffee I had bought. The owner made me move to the back of the establishment because of his no laptops rule. DO NOT COME HERE if you want a space to relax and study by yourself or with friends. Unless you like to be micro-managed and told where you are ALLOWED to sit after you have spent money to be there.
Great service, great food, great atmosphere. A true NYC coffee shop and bar.
I like Taszo. Its quiet and a nice place for a coffee and a bite. I prefer to support the small business, rather than the chain next door.
Not open at posted hours. Same as the cafe next door. Once folks update their times I will change this rating. Otherwise, when you arrive after they decide to open, great place and good coffee. Always a little crowded.
This is my go-to for a cappuccino on the way to the train. Its also a great place to work, though if youre on a laptop youll be sequestered in the back.Oh, and laptops arent allowed during busy times on the weekends.
Amazing espresso, exceptional cheese brioche that filled me with three bites. And they do have oat milk. Very nice staff.
Everything about this place is perfect. The service is excellent, the interior is very clean, staff is responsive to issues and concerns, and the beverages and food are tasty.I give this establishment only three stars because they embody everything that is despised about gentrification: they are clearly seeking out a specific type of customer and their menu offerings do not embrace any of the local, neighborhood culture.
One of the original, and still the best, coffee shop/bar/welcoming gathering place in the Washington Heights neighborhood. Fantastic food, coffee, and sometimes live music and DJ’s at night.
The cafe and its owner, Haitem, are a highlight of the neighborhood--great coffee, food, service, and outdoor garden seating.
Best coffee spot in the hood. Friendly owner interesting crowd from all over the world. Real European type coffee house.
Super friendly service; great coffee and food; awesome interior design. Love having a go to coffee shop in our neighborhood!
I love the almond milk lattes, the cool staff, and the delicious and fresh fare. Taszo keeps getting better and better. My favorite neighborhood cafe.
Came to this wonderful place just about everyday. The calm culture, lack of computers, friendly staff, and incredible coffee created the perfect place for some writing and reading.
Nice place. Great coffee! I havent tried the food yet, but it looks terrific!
SID:DUR/AVG Good Music, Great Staff, Pathetic Neighborhood (x)WHT (M/F) Trefahs Terrible Commuting esp w/mutts OBSTRUCTIVE/OSTENTATIOUS in via towards TASZCO (GWB)BLKS seem to be MDD/EDP in the Pedestrian Flow, 15 Steps behind R.E.A.L in Culture/Dynamics, Customer Service: POOR, Wash. Hts. 4/16 MASS HRS ^
Their mushroom burger is divine and the staff is super sweet!
Delicious espresso drinks and neighborly clientele. No laptops allowed in the main sipping area. Leave your situations at the door -MJB
Great coffee, beer, wine and small bites selection. Good place to work quietly or a cute date spot.
Great coffee, donuts are INCREDIBLE. No laptops are allowed so come with a friend to talk or a good book to read
Typing as i eat breakfast. Soooooo yummy and the coffee is fantastic. I think the best we have had in NYC so far this visit.
This place is brilliant. Perfect coffee vibe/ambiance. The food options are exquisite and unique.
Everyone from the servers, coffee barista and owner are so beyond friendly. Great place to come read a book and have coffee!
Friendly staff, nice coffee and great brunch too! Glad I found a place so close to home.
Great espresso cool vibe good for working... Some of the other reviews make me sad the rules are pretty experimental and go away if they arent helpful
I love this place! Excellent coffee!
A nice cafe to go to and get work done. Note that they have separate seating sections for those who want to stay a while and work and those who want to have a snack and move on.
Very nice place, perfect to work or read, nice to talk, they have amazing beers and coffee.You have to try their Thai latte.😍
Happy vibes. Great food!
Great place. Im the guy with the great music often sitting nearby 😉
Great place, awesome masterpiece coffee, friwndly staff, definietly worth visiting:-) Tasty breakfast too:-) :-)
Great atmosphere, coffee, and food!
Amazing ambience, incredible coffee/espresso, fantastic food. This place is truly one of my favorite in NYC
That’s my neighborhood spot, the owner is often there making sure his guests are having a great experience.
Great place, excellent and fast service, beautiful decoration but most important the coffee is amazing.
Excellent Coffee as well as a good offering of wine ! Also now serving wonderful food.
A neighborhood gem. Love going here to do work, meet friend and have great coffee. Its a godsend with so very little options up here.
I really hope this place will reopen soon. It’s the best coffee shop in this area...great atmosphere, food and coffee!
Awesome place. great ambiance, great espresso. awesome, friendly staff. delicious sandwiches.
Wonderful local cafe with full bar and food. Highly recommend
They have a ridiculous policy of not allowing laptops. The place next door is nicer, cleaner and has friendlier staff.
Whoever was working when I stopped in was really nice and its super cozy
Great pastries, nice atmosphere and very good coffee and a variety of teas.
Amazing coffee. Great place for work-they have WiFi and plugs.
Best coffee shop on the block, and the owner is a cool guy 😎
One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood to read, have a coffee or a drink. Love the staff.
Great coffee and unbelievably friendly staff! Highly recommend!
Friendly, local joint. Coffee, tea, good beer and good food. Lots of warm conversation and neighborhood vibe.
Awesome spot for pizza, coffee, and beer. Staff is super friendly too!
Great coffee, beautiful space, friendly service. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood!
Very cozy place, i love the balance between the bakery and the bar area.
Super staff, good coffee and music. Great place for conversation.
Great And cosy place. European style, low key. Absolutely love it!
Beautiful place, wood floors/brick walls, big windows. Authentic, great.
I love this place! It is a sanctuary for warm human interaction radiating from Haitem and all the people working there.
Great coffee, nice staff, sucky wait time for food.
Great place to Grab and Go coffee -
Great coffee and sandwiches and some beer.
Great neighborhood bar. Small, warm, and cozy. Great prices.
Cozy, comfy, great coffee and good customer service. Id definitely return.
Great stuff. Like the crowd. Nice decor. Nice to go out all time
The place isnt sanitary. Ive witnessed chef take out the garbage with gloves on and right back to handling food. Disgusting.
Love the place! feels like local... the cappuccino is really gooddd
Excellent neighborhood place to hang, drink and definitely be merry. Fantastic!
Haitem creates a welcoming atmosphere with his local coffee shop. #supportlocal
Americanos are delicious as well as omlettes. Great space to read or hang out
Great place to chill and enjoy a cup of Joe. Local owner not a corporate structure.
My favorite neighborhood coffee. Great service, snacks, and lattes!
This place and the owner are so special that five stars aren’t enough. Go in and see for yourself. 😊
Local cafe at waahington heights. Brunch was great, staff were friendly
No laptops allowed! Waited over 20 mins for a bagel with jam. This is ridiculous!
Nice atmosphere, great coffee and good food.
The taste of truly Colombian coffee, fresh brewed is amazing !
Love to take Oatmeal for breakfast before go workout.
The food is fresh. I enjoy the panini. I recommend
Nice place serving Devicion coffee and yummy breakfast items.
Beautiful local coffee shop. Highly recommended.
Proper coffee and friendly baristas Consistently good
Cozy, personable, quiet outside area.
Great coffee great atmosphere and great staff!
Cozy place with nice staff.
Amazing blueberry danish pastry. Try the Dirty Chai!
Closed at 10am on a Wednesday? Probably not a great business model.
Good Coffee, reasonably priced and conveniently located.
Cool coffee place! Nice sandwiches
Love it but sometimes the coffee tastes burnt!
Original place,cozy , panninis and lattes,yommys!! Highly recommended!!!
Always a good coffee and the owner hustles to help you
Great ambience well made coffee good service
A bit of old East Village up here
Very rude, competitive and impolite
Just a great atmosphere, plus great food.
Great atmosphere, gery good tea....
Awesomeness 😍 great drip. Wonderful stuff 👌💯☕
Adorable place.
Very friendly staff, hard boiled eggs available 😄
Good food for more then fair price.
Cool place nice ambience good coffee
Great cold brew. Friendly staff!
No laptops aloud... what a shame
My go to coffee spot. Best coffee in town
Chill vibe, great coffee, friendly staff
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Taszo Coffee Bar & Panini 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-15What a wonderful place! This is an amazing and unique coffee house in the highest Manhattan. Taszo offers tasty and delicious pastries and variety of high-quality coffee surrounded by an authentic atmosphere.We visited the coffee house for the first time and the experience was beyond our expectations, the kindness in the service was a surprise, you know that the Big Apple sometimes can be a little tough but the Taszo team members did a great effort preparing something special for my little cub.The coffee was delicious, strong, and well-prepared. Please, eat some bread and breakfast bits, everything was really yummy!I highly recommend this place and the experience!
Review №2
2022-02-20The place is cute. The coffee was great. Real mocha! You can feel and taste the chocolate. The service can be better. They also have son quiches and bakery stuff.
Review №3
2021-09-05Love this spot! I ordered an iced caramel latte, best one Ive had in a while. My friend got a negroni cocktail, it was very fragrant and the bartender was really cool! Best best for good vibes and a coffee or cocktail. Just make sure you have cash or venmo!
Review №4
2022-01-23The space and music are great, the little loft overlooking the rest of the cafe is cozy and unique. The pastry I had was delicious and I like that they offer day-old pastries for a reduced price (yay reduced food waste!) I have my own thoughts about the no-laptop policy on the weekends (and limited hours during the week, apparently), but the owner can run his business how he likes. I think having a clear sign at the door would alleviate some of the tension between the owner/baristas and patrons when they are told they cant use their laptops (I myself was very surprised to be told I couldnt work on my laptop there, and I chose to leave since I had things to do. But I didnt find the staff or owner to be rude about it like some other reviewers did.) Im disappointed that I wont be able to come here to do work, but its a very nice environment to go read a book or have a coffee with friends. Id go back, sans laptop!
Review №5
2021-09-07Super cute and relaxed coffee & wine bar in the area. Grab a book or a friend and enjoy some time in their garden seating or at the spacious indoor cafe.
Review №6
2022-02-21Amazing experience. My 5 YO needed to use the bathroom. She was denied access by 3 neighboring venues, Chipotle, a pizzeria and a local restaurant. We came into the coffee shop and the gracious barista allowed us to use the bathroom without hesitation. It was an great gesture that demonstrates the quality of this coffee shop! Kudos to her and the management team for establishing a client friendly culture.
Review №7
2022-03-10Customer Service 1000/10. Amazing Coffee but even better pastries! Ask for a Cinnamon Roll!
Review №8
2022-06-26Best independently-owned local spot for a coffee, cold brew, or lunch. Definitely check it out if you’re not already a regular. Indoors or outdoors seating. Laptop use not allowed M-F after 3pm, so it really is a cafe vibe.
Review №9
2022-07-06Taszo is the beating heart of our neighborhood. The most delicious sandwiches and pastries and coffees but more importantly, a community hub with relaxed vibe that brings folks together. Much needed in all respects! Thanks Haitem!
Review №10
2020-11-14Excellent, quiche, coffee, and pastries!! Wonderful neighborhood feel. Clean outdoor and indoor seating. Beautiful decor, and friendly service. They also have a bar, so you can get a drink! Will be awesome when the pandemic ends. **Only takes cash and Vemo.**