Cafe Social 68

One of my favorite go to coffee spots in the area! Their coffee is always solid, chocolate croissants and spinach/feta pastries are yummy (I wouldn’t recommend the babka though). They’ve got nice little outdoor seating and free WiFi which is great if you’re looking to wfh without really working from home! The staff and management are customer oriented- always appreciate that:)

They get FIVE stars because customer service, notice I said that first👀annnnd they have a few good tasting vegan options. My fave is the tahini cookie. They also have quinoa/spelt flour croissants, that came in an extremely close 2nd. They have a few other options that are good but that tahini cookie is THE BEST!😋 🙌🏾😄

Friendly folks. Great coffee. Lovely outside w tables and chairs to enjoy coffee, pastry and watch the world. A bathroom, too! And youre supporting local. Starbux is big enough.

Cute and trendy coffee shop with well crafted coffee and yummy food. Great setup too.

Live in this building. There was a place here before called crossanteria. It generally did the same thing — coffee, croissants, pastries, some breakfast stuff. They also did it all wrong...coffee was bad, food was below par, people were rude and they played the music incredibly loud (I live right above the spot and it was brutal) Everything they did wrong, this place does right. Coffee is excellent, all the food I’ve had has been on point, all the people have been super nice and they play good music at the right volume. When croissanteria went out of business, I was so stoked (hate to admit it). Was a bit nervous about who would move in and I couldn’t be happier with the new addition.

Amazing place. Nice and delish vegan croissant, not too sweet. Nice staff/ aura and seating options.

Cute space with friendly baristas. My Parmesan and Leek pastry was served to me quite cold. Chai was ok. Would come back if I was in the area because it gets the job done.

new favorite east village coffee place unlocked, nate is the best even went to get bananas from near by to make me a new years smoothie!! great coffee, great service ❤️❤️❤️

Delicious pastries and super friendly staff, perfect cafe to stop in for a coffee! The spinach pastry is a MUST! So yum

Gross. Don't even bother getting food. Bland, taste like it's been sitting out for 4 days

I just came here for the first time this morning. The girl behind the counter didn't greet me at all. She just stared at me waiting for my order. She got me my coffee and handed me a cold pastry without offering to heat it up. Never uttered one word to me but sure had time to be flirty and smile at her coworker as he walked behind the counter. Don't work in the service industry if you can't do the basic task of saying hello to a customer.

Honestly just a great cafe. Their pastries are to die for. Their coffee is pretty good too but I mostly come back for the croissants. Only some outdoor street seating. Fast and friendly service. 5/5

Warm and welcoming staff. Americano is hot, smooth, and strong and I love the menu selections. Big windows with lights coming in so it's a great place to stay in doors with an outdoor feel. I love the plants! The cafe is pet friendly and has strong Wi-Fi for my fellow remote workers.

The female barista has no idea how to pour a shot of espresso. It took 2 minutes for the shot to pull which is just absolute garbage burnt crap. I asked her to pull it again bc it shouldn't take that long and she did the exact same thing. Coffee tastes like battery acid which is a shame cause they have nice beans here! A perfect double shot takes 25-30 seconds to pull. If a cafe doesn't watch the time of the shot, they don't know what they're doing. Edited to add I don't think it's the barista's fault for not knowing. Someone trained her poorly.

Stopped in to charge my phone and grab a quick drink. They have this incredible blueberry iced tea- had with honey. So delicious! Also the kindest staff!! Highly recommend if you're looking for a quick drink. Ok last also, music is great.

Delicious pastries, including savory ones (not just sweets). Friendly/comfortable atmosphere. Limited seating, but a large, comfortable, mostly-enclosed outdoor-seating kiosk out front picks up the slack well. Kinda pricey, but really, well worth it for the fresh, skillfully crafted treats on sale. Plus, w/each purchase u earn points toward free goodies. Excellent for picking up bkfst on the way to...

Delicious pastries! Was hoping to try their more breakfasty foods but I think they stopped serving those. The spinach pastry was delicious and the coffee was great too!

A cute coffee shop in east village, so I decided to walk in and check it out. I'm a fan of their juices especially their green juice but the coffee they serve is alright. The flat white I got was slightly on the acidic side and although I ordered oat milk it felt as if I might have been drinking regular milk. Their price point also felt slightly heavy. Nonetheless, I'd still come by for their other drinks/pastries.

Spinach feta croissant (more like a apple turnover with spinach feta filling), whole wheat croissant plus cold brew, the best Yeah I never thought I would like a whole wheat croissant, but now I know the whole wheat flour adds another dimension to the traditional buttery flavor. Not sweet not too oily, love it

Be warned, their "croissant" is literally just a Pillsbury crescent. I was a little surprised when they handed me one that was so small but when I bit in I could tell it was literally just dough rolled up.

Cute cafe in East Village/Alphabet City! I've been a few times now, but always to grab something to go (though they do have a couple outdoor tables currently). They clearly take the cute cafe concept seriously - the coffee is delicious, and there are always a handful of specialty options too, such as turmeric latte, pumpkin spice, peppermint mocha. I also really appreciate the delicious, beautiful, and creative pastries! I've had the pistachio croissant before, and today I had the guava and cheese croissant - it was sweet, but not in a sickly way, and the buttery flakiness of the pastry is GORG. I have yet to have their sandwiches or other items, but if it's made with the same skill and care as the coffee and pastries, I have no doubt it's delish as well.

Great cafe. They have indoor an outdoor seating. Inside is a bit warm. The pastry section is yum. I recommend the strawberry crossiant and will probably try more as I pass by. One bathroom inside and employees were nice.

I stopped by on a weekday afternoon and picked up a spinach and feta pastry and an almond croissant. I liked the spinach and feta thing more, but both were tasty. I'd stop by if I'm ever in the area again, it seems like a really cute little place.

Their coffee is pretty great, and they have a great selection of creative drinks, but the real star of the show is their scones. I've done my fair share of scone searching and I'll confidently say their scones are seriously incredible!

We were working on the block so many of us had drinks and pastries. The staff baked fresh pastries all day. I had a golden milk and a spinach and feta croissant. The croissant was excellent. They didn't have coconut milk so I subbed it with oat milk. So my golden milk was just ok. I'm not in Alphabet City alot, but I would definitely return if I am.

I always get an oat latte and a delicious pastry. Would go here more often for real food if they had more tables inside.

Really good pastries and pretty decent coffee. Downside is they use culinary grade matcha though at a high price so would recommend making that at home instead!

Average and pricey croissant in the east village, good if you need a quick bite but not the best in New York

Hip, cozyyy vibes. Good pastry selection. I dig the decor of this place. I tried the Guava pastry because it sounded unique, but upon biting into it I noticed it wasn't as buttery as I'd hoped, and even a bit dry and overly "floury" if that's even a word (I know it isn't). The service there is super friendly and they don't have that classic "nyc rush you" kind of vibe which I like. But onto the coffee... I really wanted to like the latte I got but was disappointed as it wasn't as strong as other lattes I've had at other places. I got the hazelnut sweetener which I tasted, but it had a bit of a sugar free taste to it, not sure why it could just be me. The latte was a bit too milked down for my liking. I think if I come back I might try a cortado or something stronger, or it could have just been an off morning. But for the service, I say 5/5.

New-ish coffee shop in the old Croissanteria space. Cute decor. Coffee and food is decent but a little over priced. Time will tell how this shop will fare on this block.

This cafe replaced croissanteria and is a great addition to the block! I've only gotten coffee to go here, but I noticed that they have WiFi so might be a good study spot. People are friendly, coffee is delicious, and they have a bunch of sweets and savory snacks that I'm looking forward to trying.

Love it ..... The Banana bread is delicious . Cafe mocha is smooth . Just gooooo it's yummy Your neighborhood postal worker

Needed a spot for coffee and wait for a friend. Found this quaint east village spot, good hot coffee for a chilly day due to covid only outdoor seating. Large Cafe au last and a chocolate crossaint for 10 bucks, not bad for NY prices. Outdoor seating is not heated like other places in NY.

Good neighborhood people, great pastries, great coffee! Not the lowest prices, but good quality and normal, nice people and environment.

Nice place, some of the other workers are very friendly, but the music sucks. They need to come up with a better music concept.

over $8 for an iced dirty chai that was mostly milk and tasted like it....get a grip!!!! wish I had cancelled the order when I saw the price

Awesome breakfast spot! Great service, good coffee and the best hot ham and cheese croissants anywhere. We were in NYC for the weekend and were so impressed with these guys.

Great spot with a lot of great food to choose from! I definitely recommend checking out this spot when you are in the lower east side!

Very friendly people! The vegan blueberry croissant is great and they have a wonderful chai drink! Very dog friendly with free dog treats!

Cafe Social is definitely a new favorite go-to spot! Before I get to the pastries, let's talk about the coffee. Delicious Colombian coffee without the guilt: Cafe Social sources their coffee from Devoción, a Colombian-owned coffee company that prides itself on a true farm-to-table ethos. Now, the pastries!!!!!! You can't go wrong with any one of them, BUT the guava and cheese pastry is the absolute best. A Dominican and Puerto Rican household staple made perfectly, honey!!!! This new addition to the neighborhood is a special one, owner grew up just a couple blocks away. The atmosphere is social, but chill enough to get some work done. I will be pushing this place on everyone!

What an awesome little coffee stop. Visiting NYC from West Virginia and this was our first stop to start our day. The staff was super friendly and went out of their way to speak and accommodate our large group of 9. They even had our favorite ham and cheese croissants ready and waiting. Really going to miss this happening place. Make sure to start your day and Cafe Social 68!!!!

Love this little Local coffee shop. AmazIng coffee and pastries, great vibe and friendly smiley staff. Have been coming here since the opening, never disappoints!

This local independent business bakes their own incredible pastries and has a lovely team. Really appreciate them using environmentally friendly containers. It matters more than ever as everyone is eating takeout. Thanks for saying no to petroleum plastics!

This place is awesome!! Amazing hot ham and cheese croissants, pastries, and coffee. We were visiting NYC for a few days and happened to find this gem! We stopped in every morning for breakfast because it was SO incredibly good!! Great service and friendly. Definitely recommend whether you're a local or visiting.

This place is absolutely amazing, from the quality to service to the taste. I could not get enough. Highly recommend the coffee was absolutely delicious, can't wait to go back. Totally three thumbs up and worth every penny!

I'd submitted an order on seamless for a Green Juice, Lox & Avocado. Not long before the order was supposed to get delivered to me, I received a couple of notifications from seamless stating that my order had been cancelled. Shocked, i called the restaurant to find out why. A man (whom I assume is an owner or a manager) informed me that the seamless delivery guy had cancelled the order, seemingly because he just didn't want to wait a little while longer for the order to finish being prepared & bagged; absolutely ridiculous! The same man whom I talked to on the phone asked if I'm local. He upgraded my order of avocado to Avo-toast with what i believe was arugula & few other extras, told me that the (cost of) the order would be on him, had it finished & he delivered it to me, himself! I'm so grateful; Excellent customer service & the juice & food were delicious. Thank you, again (: I'll certainly be popping into the café, sometime soon.