Joe Coffee

Anonymous Jan 15, 2018 at 2:57AM

Serving up an ever reliable cup of coffee at one of my favorite New York City roasters and cafes. This space is cozy, but expect to wait if you wish to sit. No public bathrooms here. Also - no wifi, so bring your pen and paper!

Anonymous Jan 14, 2018 at 1:57PM

I was just about to leave the metropolitan when I asked one of the staff there -- who was a local -- for a nice coffee shop in the area; she immediately pointed out this place, so there I went.

I arrived around early evening and stayed there almost until they closed, and I had a great time sitting there with my tablet and working on a painting. There aren't a lot of tables available at the shop, but I got there early enough to get my spot. The coffee itself was nothing special, but on the other hand I also had a banana chocolate-chip muffin which was great.

The real plus though were the people. The two guys there who served the customers were extremely friendly. The place seemed to have a lot of regular customers, all of them sounded cheerful upon arriving to the place, and some even had stayed and had long conversations with the guys who work there. This gave the place a very welcoming and cozy-friendly vibe, and since the place is rather small it never felt as if it was too noisy.

If I were to live around that area, I would've definitely visit there often.

Anonymous Oct 20, 2017 at 8:25PM

Swiss water decaf. All good. Not much seating, but enough.

Anonymous Sep 13, 2017 at 8:03PM

Just a few years ago, this was the best coffee in the area. In the 3+ years that I've been going there, the prices have risen significantly (my large cold brew is now about a dollar more than it was 3 years ago) and the coffee has been diluted -- their cold brew is now basically iced coffee (I honestly thought they were giving me the wrong thing for a while); the same amount of milk turns it white, instead of barely affecting the color.

It was already over-priced (but tolerable, given it's on the upper west side), but now it's insulting. I can get better cold brew at Starbucks.

Anonymous Aug 26, 2017 at 7:17PM

Great espresso (served with sparkling water - yeah!), Indulgent pastries (the coconut cream donut is fab - and apparently has fewer calories than an almond croissant), very friendly service and sun-missed benches (at 8am anyway) outside.

Sofia R. Sep 8, 2023 at 9:00PM

I had high hopes for Joe Coffee, but my visit to their location in 514 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA left me disappointed. The coffee was lukewarm, and the service was slow. Not sure if I'll be returning anytime soon.

Ethan C. Nov 30, 2021 at 10:00PM

I had high hopes for Joe Coffee, but my visit to the 514 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA location left me wanting more. The coffee was subpar, and the ambiance lacked the charm I had heard about. I'm not sure if I'll return.

Jackson U. Apr 12, 2019 at 9:00PM

I had a fantastic time at Joe Coffee! The barista was so bubbly, and the coffee was delicious. It's now my go-to spot in town.

Emily I. Aug 4, 2020 at 9:00PM

Joe Coffee is a coffee lover's dream. The beans are sourced from exotic locales, and the result is a truly exceptional cup of coffee. The friendly baristas are always eager to share their knowledge.

Grace J. Jan 11, 2021 at 10:00PM

I was less than impressed with Joe Coffee. The coffee was mediocre, and the ambiance at the 514 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA location didn't live up to the hype. I won't be rushing back anytime soon.