Culture Espresso
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Garment District, New York
The chocolate chip cookies at Culture Espresso is a can't miss
"Great Kyoto :) Def enough space to sit."(16 Tips)
"Try the Flat White it's incredible, maybe the best in the city."(71 Tips)
"Great cortado — a nice respite from the rest of Midtown."(22 Tips)
"Incredible lattes and one of the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC"(98 Tips)
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Tony XerriJanuary 7, 2013This place is great if you want to read overly redundant tips about the damn flat whites and chocolate chip cookies... When you're done with that crap, just get a machiato and enjoy the hipster music.
Best coffee anywhere near the Macy's to Bryant Park stretch. Great rotating bean selections, and excellent pastries to match.
everything. try everything. this place is the bomb. oh yeah, and the chocolate chip cookie is one of the best I've ever had
Dylan NordNovember 30, 2014Really great espresso, plus baked goods and cookies are awesome--some made on site and others trucked in from great spots like Dough.
AdleyAugust 27, 2014Cosy cafe spot, great coffee,friendly stuff. But what the hell is the music they are listening there? ;-D
One of our favorites. In an area where good coffee shops are hard to find, Culture holds it down with cortados with the right proportions.
Serious EatsMarch 19, 2013A fabulous espresso bar with some fine sandwich options on the chalkboard menu, located amidst the bustle of West 38th Street.- Loris UzanApril 14, 2015Simply put best chocolate chip cookies (that come out of the oven every hour) and one of the best espressos in the city
Fantastic offerings from multiple roasters from all over the country. The best place to get coffee in Midtown. Read more
Cheen The CuriousJuly 28, 2022While waiting for your coffee to be prepared, u will be offered free still or sparkling water, to prepare your palate for the coffee taste
- Cheen The CuriousJuly 28, 2022Love love love the espresso ($3.50) here! Double-shot & packs lots of bitterness & aroma
MischaApril 22, 2015Awesome coffee, if you work on the area nearby make your coffee stop here and no in one of the big chains. However, the spinach croissant isn't their forte.
Yonadav TsunaFebruary 9, 2011I got a cortado- it was made to perfection. The place is really like a village-type place, but in midtown. Check out their awesome record player & record collection too! Oh, ad cool chandeliers!
ℳansour αℓтαууαrMarch 28, 2015Its not your usual petit cup of espresso, it is a unique one. I had to leave my phone and work on the side just to channel my concentration to understand the chemistry of the taste.
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSeptember 30, 2013This place is always packed because, despite the endless chain coffee shops in Midtown, no one can quite pull an espresso like Culture in this part of the city Read more
The chocolate chip cookies are baked daily and AMAZING, but only available after 10am. For their less crowded location with the same stuff, visit Culture 36.
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideJanuary 11, 2012Just off 6th Ave, the stools in the full-front window provide a view of Garment District workers and tourists, while you enjoy a well-crafted espresso or pourover along w/ a Scratchbread scone.
Chrissy TobinApril 6, 2015The espresso is fantastic and the chocolate chip cookies was the bees knees! They make them throughout the day, so they're always fresh and tasty!
- Similar to Cafe Grumpy with decent coffee and coffee options. Need to go back and try the espresso specialties that everyone seems to love
Joel CummingAugust 23, 2014Grab a flat white and stroll a few blocks to enjoy it by the fountain at Bryant Park - a beautiful way to start the morning.
- their chocolate chip cookies give levain a run for their $$. seriously! and the vegan peanut butter cookies... they are incredible as well
This is by far my favorite cafe in Midtown. Always have good music, latte is just perfect. Also try their chocolate chip cookie.
Jenny NewApril 30, 2018The chocolate chip cookie did not disappoint!! Crunchy on the edges, chewy in the middle and gooey chocolate chunks. 10/10!
Alex SymeonidesSeptember 26, 2018The cold brew is really good. This place is nice and cozy. Oh, and the chocolate chip cookie is to die for.- Best Chocolate Chip ever. Music selection so good! I love this place!
If you're looking for a beverage that will give you neurological disorders, involuntary twitches and superhuman abilities, then order the Nitro cold brew.
Greg SmithMay 2, 2014Grab a 'Flat White' to go or, better yet, take a seat and soak in the cool vibe for a little while.
Rozanne ElsJune 20, 2018Very busy and vibey. One of the only places in the area that can actually make a good plain hot brew. No mess, no fuss.
micchele tottiNovember 1, 2014Very good lattes and a nice store. Been going there a lot and like the coffee but service could be a lot better. 2nd choice In this part of NY after Zibetto.
bpmuirJanuary 17, 2016Coffee & espresso is good, (mildly loud) music, a flat white is their version of Cappuccino. But, the cookies are insane! Stupid good!
Andrew CFebruary 27, 2018It's like any boutique coffee shop... pricey, but everything tastes real and local and fresh (even if it's actually not)
CompassApril 25, 2014A hip-meets-communal atmosphere, free wi-fi, and consistently entertaining latte art leave laptoppers and coffee snobs hooked.
Gabriel HayesAugust 28, 2015My favorite coffee shop near Bryant Park. One of my favorite coffee shops in Midtown Manhattan.
I was murdered to death by these chocolate chip cookies. It was an honor to die at the hands of such noble creations.
IrinaJuly 30, 2014Go for a flat white (4.50$), so creamy and rich, or cold brewed (in house) iced coffee Kyoto!
SulaimanFebruary 2One of the best cookies places all over the world 👌🏼chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter are unmissable 🤩
martin cairneyDecember 24, 2014Wow, they even have flat white on the menu, no need for an Aussie to have to explain. Great coffee as well.
Kiwis love the flat whites here, the scones are great - often grab a coffee and go up to Bryant Park
If the nitro cold brew is available, it's definitely worth trying. Like an iced coffee with the smoothness of Guinness.
Jing Jing LiJune 12, 2016The nitro cold brew is decent and the pastries are pretty good. Definitely one of the better coffee choices in the area
Doughnuts are pretty good. Like the Almond/Caramel Frosting one better than Hibiscus Frosting one. Think these doughnuts are from the Dough @doughbrooklyn
Beautiful, cozy space in an otherwise drab/touristy part of town, awesome LP selection, decent sandwiches/pastries but most importantly, killer Intellegencia bevies! Read more
JimJune 8, 2012Get the chocolate chip cookie! Sandwiches also amazing, as is the coffee (goes without saying). One of the few gems in the garment district.
Evan GramisSeptember 22, 2014Best espresso I've had in a long time. The Cortado (equal parts espresso and milk) was perfect.
Drew SSeptember 1, 2014Midtown coffee spot that feels very un-midtown. Small and limited menu, but greay quality. Chandeliers with 80s rock in background is a fun mashup.
Their flat white and chocolate chip cookies are delicious; this is more a grab and go type place as there are no bathrooms or electrical outlets, but they do offer free wi-fi
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Culture Espresso is an independent and locally owned coffee shop that opened in 2009.
We pride ourselves in bringing the best coffee we can to the heart of New York City. We also offer a daily assortment of fresh baked goods. Hope to see you soon.
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
(212) 302-0200
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Parking
Street
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