Blank Slate Tea

Was here for the Galentine's brunch. Been meaning to try this place and this was the perfect opportunity! The tea tower allowed to sample a little of everything. The rose latte is also perfect and not too sweet. The price was great for being able to sample everything and share with friends. The owner was the one who took care of us and she is super sweet, patient and accommodating! She makes sure each guest has a good time and that guests aren't on top of each other in terms of space and time allowance per seating. The place is also very clean and Instagrammable.

We went for afternoon tea here on a girls day out. Very cute little coffee shop with delicious sandwiches. Matcha latte was very bitter, so were the rose petals. Also wish they had better dessert options on the tower. But loved our experience regardless.

It’s lovely tearoom with pink walls and floral wallpaper. They have 7 or 8 tables. You can order a pot of tea or tea lattes. Tea selection is good. However our tea was very weak. The pot needed twice as much tea leafs. The cup of tea also had very little tea so we couldn’t really taste the flavor. My earl grey had no bergamot flavor at all.

Amazing cute pink shop for a cup of tea for you and me! This is like the sister shop of the Blank Slate Coffee next door! I ordered the blueberry waffle and a rose matcha latte. This is completely blow me away with the flavor and the color! It’s all about the presentation! They have so many special drinks and mix! Gotta try it out!

The best word to describe this place is cute. Mostly pink, multiple matcha teas. I took the rose matcha and it was wonderful. As for the scones, my recommendation is to ask the staff to heat it for you. It makes a huge difference. Also, it wasn’t easy finding a table. We had to wait at least 15 minutes for a table. People work on their laptops from there and it’s a small space.

Any Instagrammer's dream come true. This tea spot is very photogenic, from the drinks, to the food, to the decor. I got a rose tea latte, which is not caffeinated. Comes with some dried rose petals on top. Great aroma, but the milk foam was cold. Also got the blueberry lavender waffle, which comes with fresh blueberries, flower petals and some purple yogurt. You order at the counter and the servers bring out the food and drinks to you. Keep in mind that thks place does not have a bathroom.

Cute tea room that has great healthy lunch options and also pretty desserts. Great place to do work or bring a small group of friends to hang out. I loved the orzo salad with smoked salmon and the earl grey with oat milk I got!!

Service was good, pretty aesthetics and nice ambiance There’s a pink one- more of a cafe vibe and the one on the corner which is brown inside- more of a coffee shop vibe We tried the pink one, it was less crowded. Rose iced latte with oat milk $5.72 Rose water, rose petals, oat milk A simple beverage, Very light sweetness My friend has the avocado toast for $10 and didnt like that the avocados were only sliced and not mashed, She saw someone had it at the corner one and thought it would look like that.

I stopped by for an afternoon pick me up at 4 PM on a weekday. I got the Vanilla Oat London Fog, which I was pleasantly surprised to find came in a decently large cup for the price. I liked the amount of caffeine that was in this drink; it was just the right amount to get me through the rest of the day. There's food available as well, and a lot of it looked delicious. I also appreciated that there was a really good amount of seating both outdoors and indoors! They gave us a warning about 10 minutes before closing, and then we wrapped up and headed out at 5 PM. Everybody that was working there was very nice and patient with us as we packed up and made our way out.

This place is consistently crowded. Just a heads up in case you want to dine in. You order at the counter, get a number and pray you can find a seat. It's not a small place but it's cozy and since the food is ok, the vibes are high. They have lunch plates, salads, sandwiches and great breakfast options. The breakfast burrito is popular. But their latte game is poppin. There's various unique types of hot drinks that have things like, rose matcha, something called a London fog as well as Vietnamese coffee. There's aren't any cafe that serve Vietnamese coffee! It's a very social place so be prepared to chat with those sitting very close to you. Also, the staff is very friendly and nice.

Nice clean cafe, but it was a popular place that got busy. Just needed to kill some time with wifi for the kid, so got a hot tea and sat down. Unfortunately wifi connected, but without internet. Checked with counter and they said it can get that way when too many people. It was indeed a full house at the time, so after nagging from the kid had to move out, lol.

Food was delicious! Great quick breakfast spot. Clean, friendly staff.... Not too pricey.

This place was honestly amazing. I skipped out during lunch to come here and the food was so filling, and the service was great. The guy behind was actually very handsome!

Solid lunch cafe with ample seating. Delicious rose matcha latte, made by speed-of-light barista. It was really entertaining watching him make 5 drinks at once, or so it seemed. The ambiance is lively/busy, with music playing. Several solo diners but more tables with two people. Breakfast bowl was pretty tasty and filling, I added bacon and chicken sausage. I could've done without the sausage. Service was quick and ingredients are tasty and seem good quality. I would go back to try some other menu items and get a chai or espresso drink.

I ordered delivery from here. The avocado toast was pretty small. Not quite enough for a full meal if you're very hungry. Overall, the dish was okay. It was drizzled with honey. Usually I love a sweet and savory combo, but this didn't quite knock it out of the park. The toast was okay, but not super thick. I did appreciate you could add an egg to it for an additional charge and they had several customization options. I also got the breakfast pizza. This was a fun and tasty dish. The pesto, onions, and parmesan cheese offered a nice burst of flavor and the flatbread was soft and buttery.

Unfortunately I will always fold for a cafe that also has a full slate of food options. It's just so great to have a place that can do excellent coffee as well as food. TWO IN ONE. Who cheered. And honestly extra bonus points to Slate for having different flavored drinks that my sugary coffee heart can choose from. EVEN better for me. AND breakfast all day. Love to love it. It was super busy in there at 10am on a Thursday, but I was able to grab a table when someone left. I appreciated how flavorful the breakfast pizza was, and the runny egg on top was just beautiful as an addition on top. My maple cinnamon latte wasn't too sweet despite the description, and the coffee was smooth. It's just such a comfy place. There are a number of tables to sit and do work at, but it definitely fills up easily. Will for sure be back!

Super cute place that's perfect for a meal and getting work done. It's so hard to find a coffee shop that serves actual food as opposed to just pastries, so this is a big win in my book. There's also wifi. Will definitely come back. Bright atmosphere, relatively spacious, open air window. There's also a couple tables outside. You order at the counter and grab a number, then they bring the food to you!

One of my flat iron breakfast or lunch staples. The menu has a lot of favorites and they're very nice about edits. The service is always quick even if they're busy. The cafe is cozy but does get crowded so you might wait especially if it's lunch time.

Came back after years. Not sure if I have higher standards or theirs dropped. My fav salad had brussel sprouts that were soggy and brown, the salad was much smaller, and the up-charge for 1/2 chicken and a 1/4 avocado is a joke. Wouldn't go back for lunch / food.

A great place for a quick, delicious lunch or breakfast. The menu is extensive. The sandwiches are unique. The wait staff is responsive and polite. I had the Rustic Chicken sandwich with goat cheese, avocado and sun dried tomatoes. (It came on a ciabatta roll. Photo below.) My wife had the burrata sandwich, which she said "was amazing." She also had a latte -- which was perfectly done. My only knock is that there isn't much room for eating in. They have community tables and it was a bit tight. Of course, it was crowded because the food is so good!

I always have great meals in NYC. This breakfast in a casual cafe might have been my favorite of my recent weekend trip. The breakfast bowl has Farro, kale, egg, choose, and other veggies and herbs. It was hearty, flavorful, and filling. I felt good after eating it. My neighbor's wakes looked great, but one taste of my bowl and I had no regrets. It was a great place to start my day.

Great lunch place- Their bowls offer alot of healthy options- Their brunch is pretty decent too- Not alot on menu but its great to grab a quick bite or coffee- Ample space to sit in or out- always busy- Tried their breakfast bowl which was great!

Sweet little cafe near the Empire State! The staff is courteous and the service is top notch. I stayed at a hotel close by with my son and sitter and this became our go to spot for breakfast during our stay. The food is fresh and well prepared. They have Glutenfree bread and vegan options which were a plus! Highly recommend.

I really enjoyed a delicious iced latte! They have some bags of whole beans for purchase. It was quite crowded when I arrived on a Friday evening. Friendly staff and I got my coffee order quickly. There is decent seating here. Highly recommend if you're in the area looking for coffee!

Good avocado toast and coffee. The addition of honey was nice. Portion size was quite small and I could've literally had 2 more - 1 star less for that.

Great drip coffee and cortado! Quick service and friendly staff. Would absolutely return on any future NY trips!

- friendly staff - bright environment - can get full in the afternoons - excellent steak - excellent chicken pesto bowl - I like the pay first idea - fast turnover

Solid 4.5 stars. Friendly and inviting decor, cool signage with an Etcha Sketch wall, and nice staff. Good cafe near Koreatown. You order at the register, and then you're given a number to take to your table, and the staff brings your order to you. This was a great find on our last day in New York. We ordered regular lattes and a matcha latte. Very pretty designs and tasted great. The Deviled Egg trio was a nice starter, with original, spicy and truffle flavors. Delish! The Chicken Pesto Bowl was my favorite, with some of the pesto not mixed in, which gave it a really intense flavor, so yummy! The Mushroom Scramble with country toast was good too, although it didn't come with butter and jam, which I had to request. Overall, a nice dish, but not as flavorful as the others. The Salmon, Egg and Cheese sandwich was also delicious, with a runny egg, which we loved.

We decided to stop here for a quick bite while visiting NY. I got avocado toast and a latte. There was a long line but it went by pretty quick and we got our food pretty fast. My food was delicious and so was my coffee. There was a lot of people but we still managed to get seating by the window. It was nice in there. I also used the restroom to wash my hands and it was clean.

Great brunch spot! My friend and I sat in one of their cubicles on the street which was a nice option-- more privacy and still good for people-watching. The chai latte was one of the best I've ever had. The deviled eggs and toast were also super delicious. I would come back and order the same exact thing for sure.

I came here during the week for a quick breakfast. Food was delicious and priced well. The service was also excellent - the reason I knocked a star was because the restaurant was pretty small and it was a seat yourself style. Even during the week it was hard to find a place to sit since it was so busy. I would definitely come back though

I came here on a Sunday with a friend. I got a hot vanilla latte and avocado toast. The latte was solid but nothing special. The avocado toast was yummy and I liked that it had honey! We sat outside in one of the outdoor seating. I like the vibes of this place and it was tough to find seating inside but it was beautiful outside

Had breakfast here by myself and loved every NY minute! Order an Americano and the Bacon Scramble. It was eggs, cheddar, bacon, and caramelized onions; add some salt and pepper and you have one tasty breakfast. It came with farm bread which did not disappoint. The place was crowded and had a great feel. Service was quick. Coffee was superb. If you are in Kips Bay, be sure to stop by!

We got a couple of coffees & mochas along with scrambled eggs for breakfast one morning. Service was quick, ambiance was great. The coffee was a bit over roasted, but pretty decent nonetheless.

I stopped in for a weekday breakfast and it was a very nice experience. We were able to snag a booth seat after a little bit. The place does get pretty busy during the morning rush with people ordering to go as well as sitting in. We ordered the salmon egg and cheese, mushroom scramble, breakfast bowl, and the rose berry waffles. The salmon egg and cheese was really good, there was a good amount of salmon on it but there was a lot of bread. I highly recommend ordering the rose berry waffles. The waffles on thier own were really good, almost like a liege waffle. The berries on top tasted great and the yogurt sauce that it comes with makes the experience taste like you're eating cake for breakfast. The food and drinks were a bit on the pricier side but the ambiance was great, the service was quick and the food was good.

Great little spot on Madison that my brother told me about. I ordered take out of the mushroom scrambled eggs and an iced americano. Take out service was easy and efficient. I walked about 8 minutes to my office and the omelette was still warm and delicious as was the toast. The coffee was great too. I will definitely be ordering from here again and trying lunch next time.

nice ingredients, great menu choices. Fast delivery they just don't know how to fully cook an egg.

Recently bought a co-op down the block and this is my new favorite neighborhood spot. It's usually busy, which is always a good sign. The employees are always super friendly. So far, I've had a few of their breakfast sandwiches, the pesto chicken bowl and the Vietnamese iced coffee. Everything has been delicious and can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

I visited Blank Slate for weekend brunch and am already planning my next trip!! Needless to say the food was amazing! The menu satisfied the many different types of eaters in my party. The food is on the pricier side, but the salad/bowl portions are large. I split the Blank Slate chopped salad with tofu and the breakfast bowl (no cheese and sub the egg for tofu). Both were delicious! The portion of tofu was generous and worth the additional $4. If pressed for a favorite, I'd pick the chopped salad since I was in the mood for a refreshing greens-based bowl, but the warm grain-based breakfast bowl was a very close second! It was very crowded inside, but we found an open table outside within one of the heated "igloo" setups on the side of the cafe. While it was insulated/heated, it was still fairly cold inside since it was a chilly winter day. I can't wait to try more menu items like the salmon egg & cheese or breakfast pizza.

This place is such a cute cafe. The location has inside and outdoor seating. You can look over the menu and go up to order and they will bring you your order. The food was fresh and warm. We got the strawberry smores with graham crackers. The smores dish was yummy but was a little disappointed that the chocolate got stuck to the dish. The drinks were decent as well. We got the strawberry matcha latte but needed a more strawberry flavor. The Vietnamese coffee tasted like normal coffee. Overall though id return to try their other items.

I love this little cafe! The decor is so cute and the vibe of the cafe is perfect for breakfast or lunch. The food is super tasty and the portions are sizable. The service is also pretty quick. Would love to sit here and do some work. I got a cold brew and the ahi tuna salad and I asked for dressing on the side and they were super accommodating and put the the aoli on the side as well.

Great breakfast spot and coffee. You order, grab your numbers, and sit. Lots of different breakfast choices but I opted for the latte. Well made. Decent amount of seating and gets popular.

We were so happy to find a great brunch spot in the middle of weekend brunch hour. Blank Slate is a great tasty coffee/latte/brunch spot. I loved my iced Chai latte which the counter staff recommended over the rose matcha latte. Our Rose berry waffles (Belgian waffles with rosewater berries and sweet cream) satisfied our sweet cravings while our breakfast bowl (Farro, wild mushrooms, squash, feta, avocado, sunny side egg) filled my savory breakfast craving. Both were super tasty! The self service free filtered water tap station was great. You order your food at the front and tell then your table number for a waiter/waitress to deliver you your food. There is also outdoor seating available. Only negative, the indoor dining was a little hot and stuffy - It seemed like there was only some fans going to cool customers at this bustling joint - we were hoping for more a/c on the hot summer day we popped in. I absolutely would consider coming back for another iced latte or brunch fix!

Came around 10:30am on a Sunday as a party of 2. Was pretty busy with line almost out the door but were able to get a table inside. A hostess will go down the line and seat y'all appropriately. They have tables outside inside these clear tent things. They have about 7ish different sized tables inside with a countertop facing the street Service: quick and straightforward. Staff nice and do a good job with settling foot traffic and seating Food: the breakfast bowl and breakfast pizza were both great and filling. Drinks: Dirty chai latte standard and hit the spot. There's also a fridge with drinks for purchase (lemonade, soda, etc) Trendy and aesthetic cafe. Glad we were able to stumble on this gem in midtown.

Friendly atmosphere and delicious egg sandwich, avocado on gluten free toast and lattes.

Enjoyed a quick breakfast with a colleague before work. Great selection of healthy breakfast options and the latte was delicious.

Went to check if a coffee had my name on it and the woman standing aggressively said "that's not yours" and I was apologizing and she aggressively said again "that's not yours" I didn't even pick up the drink I just feel like we can have a nicer tone when talking to guest

I love Slate! Super cute atmosphere offering indoor and outdoor seating. I sat inside. I didn't have any trouble finding seating, although it sometimes gets crowded. The food is delicious, and service is VERY fast. My personal favorite is the avocado toast with hot honey. The Strawberry Matcha Latte is a must try. It tastes like a strawberry milkshake. Great prices, great food, great service!

Food: delicious and worth the price. I got the bacon scramble and it FILLED ME UP. The egg was fluffy and plentiful Drinks: just no. I had the matcha and the Vietnamese coffee and they missed the mark. The matcha was too bitter and the Vietnamese coffee was watered down and didn't even taste like Vietnamese coffee. I would not come back for the drinks

Good spot for a quick, casual coffee and breakfast. We stopped by on a weekend morning for an easy meal. You order at the counter and take a seat until they bring your food/drink out to you. The line to order was short, and although it looked crowded, we were still able to find seats indoors for the 3 of us. The turnover is pretty quick. There is a nice selection of coffee, tea, and also plenty of breakfast and lunch food options. I like the vanilla oat london fog, which was pretty light in flavor. Perfect drink for a cold day.

Quick service, really good strawberry matcha. We grabbed our drinks to go but place seemed full with locals!

This place looked really cute and I was excited to try it and work here for a bit, but unfortunately my drink was very disappointing. I went for the Rose Matcha Latte. There was no pink color or rose flavor. Also, the drink was extremely watery and barely had any taste.

The rose berry waffles are the best waffles I've ever had. They also have excellent coffee and friendly service.

Always looking for new coffee spots around me! Love blank slate coffee and especially this location. It's always popping. The staff here are so friendly and kind. I'll keep coming here.

Came in on a whim with some friends as we were feeling hungry after a long walk. Was pleasantly surprised! I wasn't in the mood to spend a lot of money, but I needed some substance. I ordered the Breakfast Pizza after analysis paralysis and immediately regretted it - Did I actually want a pizza at that moment? Was it going to be a big enough of a meal? When it came out, I was so glad I got it. The dough was chewy, the mushrooms and arugula were great, and topped with some hot sauce, it was exactly what my body was craving. The cost came out to be about $14 - not too bad for NYC. Good amount of food too. My friends' sandwiches looked bombed as well. It's an "order at the front and sit down" type of place. Interior is bright. Staff is friendly. Would recommend!

Out here in New York City visiting from Philly! We stayed at the Arlo Nomad hotel and needed to get breakfast and coffee to start the day and decided to come here for it! It was literally around the corner, less than a 5 minute walk. It's a nice little place with outside seating as well! I ordered the bacon egg and cheese sandwich and also the Vietnamese coffee. That bacon egg and cheese was fire. So delicious! However, the coffee was okay, a bit weak...just doesn't compare to the Vietnamese coffee that I'm used to but still good. I would recommend coming here for breakfast.

The food and drinks here were very tasty. There were a lot of other interesting options on the menu, but I ended up going with a breakfast sandwich since I was in the mood for one. I'd probably try something different if I were to visit again.. it was very good but nothing too special. I also enjoyed the coffee as well. The interior of the cafe was super cute but there weren't too many open seats on a Sunday morning, so I'd be cautious visiting with a large group.