Arcane Estate Coffee

The specialty coffee den of West Village. Flavors are full, delicious, and artesanal. Vibes are like a cultured billiard room you’d find while wandering a castle. One beautiful wall of windows lights the space. It’s rare to find Panamanian coffee in NYC: they’re some of the best beans in the world, and not produced in large quantities. Well here they are. Arcane Estate features Panamanian specialty coffee from the owners estate and neighboring coffee farms. They have an extensive pourover menu, which I highly recommend to experience to stay (go early when it’s not as busy). Baristas have top notch knowledge: one visited the farms in Panama, the other is a coffee educator with 12 years. I got a drip coffee (shocker) and a pourover. Drip coffee: Solid. Medium to full body. Earthy, baking spice. Not my flavor profile exactly, but still unique in flavor. It doesn’t compare to the pourover, though. Pourover: Mi Finquita Natural. I’ve reviewed over 60 NYC coffee shops, and this is easily top 3 in pourover quality. Incredible smells: both powerful and nuanced. Chocolatey, toasted honey, blueberry. Tasty: Jasmine, chocolate, and rose flavors. Medium body. Long finish, like rose perfume. The natural process means the beans dry inside the juicy coffee cherries, giving extra fruity notes. Feeling like I’m on a cloud after this pourover experience - kudos! The space: Variety of seating: lounge-style cushion seating or bar seating. Highly recommend the bar if you have a choice to watch the process at the pourover station. It may be hard to sit here in a group, but come early for a solo coffee date or a coffee chat as you cherish your cup. Note: no bathrooms. I’ll come be back soon! Drip coffee score: 4.25/5. Pourover score: 4.8/5. Everything else score: 4.75/5. Overall score: 4.75/5.

Good coffee. Will be coming back to try something else. Nice touch with the sparkling water, too. I also liked the interior. But with how tiny and cozy it is, it can get really, really loud if there's someone speaking at an unnecessarily high volume. Makes it a little hard to stay and enjoy the coffee with massive echo of someone's personal story.

Exceptional coffee! They source their own coffee from Panama. Edgar, Devon and Mika are great vibes. Serious Panamanian coffees. Got to try their Janson Estate washed and got a taste of their Pacamara and batch. Service is slow bar 3rd wave for sure. Crazy different aesthetic. Highly highly recommend

Lovely little shop that's mainly for half hour coffee time but can stretch longer with good company. Highly recommend asking for help when picking a pourover so it's tastes that you like. They use a hotter water and lighter roast. Croissants are decent, this is really a vibey coffee-focused shop. Will visit again.

Finally checked arcane out (despite living around the corner lol) and it was absolutely delicious. I ordered a filter coffee the barista recommended and it did not disappoint. The baristas were so friendly and asked if I was enjoying my coffee! I will definitely be going back to pick up a bag of beans.

Amazing coffee and incredible vibes! On top of having incredible espresso, I would say that the house rules give a unique touch to Arcane, such as you are not allowed to drink take away cup inside, no laptop, and take your time to enjoy. Everyone is very friendly

I highly recommend this coffee shop!! Enter to this place you feel that you are in other part of the world they compete transport you with the atmosphere inside is very chill the aroma of the coffee is unbelievable the service so amazing and the vibe very calm and chill to enjoy your drink

Amazing coffee experience! Truly deliciously crafted coffee made with love. The store is beautiful. I could sit there for hours. Baristas were super friendly and professional. I loved the pour over. Came back again for the oat milk latte, which I also loved. Also, bought some beans for home. Highly recommend.

We found this place by browsing google maps and I immediately fell in love with the vibes as soon as I walked in. The coffee was really good (it's surprisingly not easy to find good ones in NYC) and the barista was friendly too! Can't wait to go back

I past by this place before it opened and was curious because I hadn't seen a place focused on Panamanian coffee before in New York City and a friend of mine made me curious about it. When I had a break, I finally came through. The cafe is relatively small. Maybe 10 people at most can be there comfortably between sitting and standing. That is why they have a no laptop rule on their tables and on the register. They sold only one type of coffee in bags but you can taste different varieties through tasting. Other than that they serve options like espresso and espresso with milk (no lattes or mochas). They also have iced coffee, matcha and teas available. Because I already had matcha that day, I tried their cold fresas con crema which was a strawberry soda. It was quite refreshing. I would come back with friends who are more serious about coffee as opposed to a chill hang. The people there were nice and it was quiet around 2 pm.

Beautiful little space. Probably 15 people can sit inside. The coffee is 10 out of 10. Which is good because you are paying for it. As a drip coffee-head, I don't pay $7 for coffee often (this is the cheap one btw). But it was excellent. I'll be back for the elevated experience as a treat.

Great little shop - wonderful aesthetic and delicious cappuccino. Will absolutely return. Baristas were on point with service and knowledge.

Small but quaint coffee shop. The chatter is a bit too loud for my liking so I had to put in my headphones and put them on noise cancellation just to read my book. I was wasting some time before my appointment so I probably would just get coffee to go from here instead of lounging around.

Latte was good, but the customer service was disappointing. My husband ordered a latte to go because there were no tables available. When a table opened up, we sat for just a couple of minutes so I could rest (I'm currently pregnant), but a staff member approached us almost immediately. He asked if we planned to stay longer and explained that their policy requires anyone sitting at a table to have their drink in a glass cup instead of a to-go cup. It felt like a very odd rule, not something I've ever seen at any other coffee shop. We told him we were leaving shortly and were just taking a quick break, but he continued to explain the policy and said he would need to swap the cup if we stayed. The interaction left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome.

Arcane Estate Coffee in the West Village is a hidden gem for coffee lovers. The space has a cozy, stylish vibe with just the right mix of modern and rustic. The coffee is exceptional; smooth, rich, and clearly crafted with care. I tried their Iced matcha which was from Kettl tea, and it was one of the best I've had in the city. The barista was kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The staff overall seem genuinely passionate about what they do. It's a great spot to relax, catch up with a friend, or get a little work done. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. By the way, they have croissants and other pastries from La Cabra. Now I don't have to go all the way to SoHo or the East Village.

This is coffee as art. I feel like only real coffee drinkers come here. While the lattes and milk drinks are good you should really try to get espresso or drink the coffee black. It's a small place so not great for groups but the ambiance is so cool.

This is a gem of a place tucked away on a side street in lower Manhattan. The barristas are so friendly and knowledgeable, the vibe of the place is curated and calm. We love the story of this place, the coffee beans coming from the creator (Edgar's) coffee farm in Panama, bringing Panamanian coffee to the NY scene. As a non-coffee drinker, I had delicious options of black tea, matcha, and strawberry soda, all of which I enjoyed. The cookies and croissants were also delicious, which the shop brings in from Cabra Bakery. Definitely check this place out! Farm to Cafe, the way it should be. ​

Love a new coffee shop in WV. It's the cutest little shop with limited seating and friendly staff. Just got an iced coffee! It was great. Another pit stop added to the list.

Excellent coffee. Yes, it's pricey, but worth the cost fort the quality. The experience and shop are also well designed so I know what I'm getting as soon as I come into door.

Edgar and Ian are amazing , highly recommend Arcane Estate Coffee. Brewing on point, service on point and the attention to detail on everything is worth the trip!