Irving Farm New York

Multiple seats inside and some little tables outside. People working with their laptops, reading, chatting, enjoying sunshine or just grab coffee to-go. We seat in and order one cold brew small and one batch brew medium. Taste good and fresh! No bitterness. Smooth and bright. Also came here for their coffee beans, multiple choices from light roast, medium to dark roast, blend or single. happily brought two bags home and got one loyalty card. Very likely to come back when being nearby the area.

A super nice coffee shop in the very exclusive neighborhood of New York. The prices are quite decent though. They have lots of seating places at the tables, a couple of cushy sofas and a counter. The fireplace and a large mirror abive add a nice touch to the ambiance. My matcha was OK but I enjoyed to hang out in the place during the rain.

Coffee tastes good, strong traditional roast with low bitterness. The inside/outside atmosphere is awesome. It's at an okay price point considering they actually offer large size which a lot of coffee shops don't. I like the food menu options too, i'll probably try some next time im in the area. 👍

wasn’t super busy but had enough foot traffic for a good atmosphere. i started off w beats headphones on but took em off cuz the music they had playing was tasteful r&b. one of the best lattes i’ve had in a while, breakfast burrito was much smaller than expected but delicious regardless. def recommended. great place to study or grab a quick bite

Just a nice simple neighborhood cafe with good quality beverages. Friendly staff, pretty good quality pastries. I feel like with maybe a little more attention to comfy furniture, this place could become a real neighborhood gem.

Terrible experience. Ordered an ice latte, waited 10 minutes before it became clear that they either straight up forgot or failed to put the order in. I told the barista I’m waiting for my coffee. He barely deigned to acknowledge that he heard me. No eye contact, no nod. Just body language expressing utter annoyance that I’m bothering him. Ridiculous.

Not terrible by any means but not a great spot for a hot or tasty coffee. It was decent but could hardly taste the coffee; don’t know if it was the milk or what but it was bland and the temperature was just below warm.

Very good cold brew, pretty generic coffee shop pastries. This location is sort of tucked underground, so it’s very dark inside but generally lots of seating

Love the coffee and the lemon cake! Coffee can vary depending on the barista but overall hot and strong just like I like it!!!

Just like I remember, kinda, from when I used to live in the neighborhood. Good latte. Nice strong beans.

stopped in a few weeks ago to grab some coffee. winter day chills require coffee. Irving Farm has that typical NYC coffee shop interior as it is a coffee shop (ha). clean and organized. fairly big yet somewhat cozy with seating squeezed in everywhere. laptop heads and iPadders congregate here to create the almost inaudible tapping on screens and soft keyboards as they enjoy coffee and a variety of savory and sweet eats. ordered a Large Americano to go...the coffee was smooth with a nice caffeine kick. served very hot. service is a bit curt but efficient but i chalk that up to it being busy most days. definitely a place you can catch up with a fellow caffeine addict if you can grab a seat.

Cute cafe with delicious and hearty sandwiches. Each sandwich / wrap is packed with ingredients and the staff are so friendly in giving recommendations. I really like the caprese sandwich and the breakfast wrap! My friend got the BEC sandwich which had so much egg- we were shocked by their generosity. One was more than enough for each person and I was pretty stuffed at the end despite coming in very hungry. Will def be back to try their other options!

Cute spot, not really for studying and is more a socializing spot. Even then, conversations so loud and all overlapping each other. I ordered a chai latte and a veggie burrito which the cashier kindly recommended to me when I asked what she liked. You can't go wrong with a chai latte, so no complaints there. The veggie burrito was yummy, but it was small! It came with a little green sauce which I did not use. I would come back for the drinks and pastries/food but probably not a great place to chat cause it really gets loud!

Good coffee and vibes. Prices are high (for example $3 surcharge for a half-caf espresso drink). Food is ok, not exceptional, especially the plain bagel for what you pay. Also, they don't update their website or Google when hours change (for example, they close at 5 right now for holidays even though website and Google say 6).

Cute small space a walk away from USQ. Coffee was alright and in line with competitors. Barista added a tip before I could sign and then stared me down. That is NOT how you get tips!

Such a cute coffee shop with delicious coffee! The staff were nice, and fast. We also ordered an egg and cheese and a burrito which were delicious but rather small. I will definitely be back for more coffee.

Yummy coffee! I had an iced vanilla latte. My friend had a maple latte and a breakfast burrito. They really enjoyed the breakfast burrito. It was nice inside because it was quiet and peaceful if you're looking for a place to read or get some work done - it was early on a Saturday morning so I can't speak for the hustle of the weekday.

Needed a break during a very long walk, popped in here for iced coffee and maybe share a pastry if anything looked good. I asked if they made decaf americano, and the person behind the counter asked hot or iced. How lovely to have the choice, and the day was hot & humid, so black and iced please! An almond croissant called my name, so I asked for a knife so we could share; again the person gave us a choice - would we like her to cut it in half for us? Sure, why not. The coffee was strong and good, and the croissant was excellent; I was pleasantly surprised that it tasted fresh because it was late in the afternoon. We now have a perfect place to stop when we're down in the Union Square area!

I think they have the best tasting coffee in the city. No bitter after taste. Sweet staff. Great breakfast sandwich and burrito too. Love how their panini press creates ridges.

Cute little spot on Irving with excellent coffee and a great seating area. Excellent alternative to the more well known named brands nearby. Great location, friendly staff and just right.

Might be the best vanilla latte I've ever had. Downloaded yelp just to leave a good review about it. Pastries are a little pricey but that's okay. I didn't know coffee could be this good.

Was In the area so decided to quickly stop in.To start if you're in a rush lines can get pretty long. We did not tried any food but we grabbed a regular black ice coffee and a iced chai latte. The latte was just okay for me not my favorite. The expresso in the latte and coffee wasn't as strong as I thought it be. Also a bit pricey for coffee and tea. The taste was very watery coffee and to much milk in the latte.

A friend and i were craving iced cold coffee and AC on a hot NYC day. Thankfully, Irving Farm was around the corner from the spot we were at. This place is so cute inside and has the creamiest ice oat milk latte I've ever tasted. So delicious. I didn't realize they have a full breakfast menu too. I'm definitely coming back for a coffee and croissant date.

I'd give them 5 stars, but their not dog friendly. Excellent coffee, food, and staff.

Second visit and last. Both visits my order was wrong and both visits I asked for milk (specified 'light') and only got what seemed like a few drops. Not sure if they get their milk from specialized cows or something but I don't get the reticence to add it. Finally both my espresso and my husband's coffee were so bad we threw them out without drinking. Would definitely not recommend this place.

Writing a review more so to let people know about the horrific customer service rather than the coffee. I'd give the latte an A. Customer service gets an F. Let me start by saying I worked at a coffee shop for a year and a half, so I understand how stressful it can be working in food service. And this was not one of those moments where I can give a pass for poor service. I walked in and no one was in line, and no one was behind the counter. I stood there for probably close to a minute, looking around, wondering where the employees were. I was in something of a rush, and was pleased I would most likely be able to get in and out quickly given there was no one in line and no one waiting on drinks. Finally, just as I was about to leave, two employees came out of the back. One of them didn't seem to be doing much. The other approached the register and stared at me. No apology for making me wait, not asking what I would like to order. He just stood there and stared at me until I ordered my drink. At this point, a small rush had come in and there were four or five people in line behind me. After taking my order, I assumed maybe the other employee would help run the register while her coworker made the drinks. She left him on his own, and he decided to take the orders of everyone in line behind me before making anything, thus delaying me further. I didn't think it was ridiculous to ask to be in and out in five minutes, given there were no outstanding tickets and no one waiting to order before me. But apparently that was too much to ask. It took nearly 10 minutes for me to get out of there. The barista then pulled my shot and dumped it into the cup and decided to prep the drink of the person behind me before completing mine, despite me being first in line. He then haphazardly dumped the steamed milk into the cup, without any attempt at latte art. While I might expect that at Starbucks or Dunkin, I have higher expectations of a specialty coffee shop. The art doesn't have to be perfect, or even all that good, but I appreciate an attempt. And no attempt was made. The entire experience was ridiculous from start to finish. This is the second time in the past week I've been here and had a subpar experience. The coffee itself was great (not the case last time I was here), but the customer service was truly atrocious. I've had my day entirely turned around by a friendly barista who provides exemplary customer service. This time, my day was made worse by someone who clearly didn't care about the customer's experience. I will be avoiding this place in the future.

I'm wavering on 3 or 4 stars for this Irving Farm in particular. The hubs and I have been coming to this location for about 2 years or so. It seems that in these 2 years the service and cleanliness has really gone downhill!! So far downhill that they currently have a "B" rating. I didn't research this rating as I fear what I'd find out. Mind you the sign was there in the window one day then a day later it was conveniently laying face down (02/25/2018). Like someone was hiding something?? The drinks are usually pretty good, but don't ask for any substitutions! They won't make a drink with half caffeine, something I'll never understand. I don't like to be jittery so most places do one shot of caffeine and one shot of decaf. They won't do that here. WTFE. I like the flavor of coffee so no, I don't want just one shot. They have a decent selection of food items but the place is DIRTY. I'd like to see some consistency on the bakery items. It can be hit and miss but that could just be me. By the way, I like to order a large iced latte most days. They only offer one size here. They have larger cups for iced coffee but not the iced latte's. Stop being ch The staff looks as though they just rolled out of bed, eye boogers and all. Just watching them make the hot food or smashed avocado made me cringe. It's just a cluster f^*% where the food prep area is. Oh, careful if you have to use the bathroom. The mess in there is as bad as the mess on the counters where you sugar your beverage. If anyone like an employee for example is reading this, can you please make sure the simple syrup/liquid sugar bottles are full. The one by the door is almost always empty forcing us to battle back through the line of people to the back of the coffee shop in hopes that bottle is full. Can you please add a bottle to the area where a latte's are passed out? I get why it's not there as you wanna move people along but it's just not user friendly at the trash area on the way out. Just a kind suggestion as I do plan on coming back as I LOVE Irving Place. The Gramercy Park area is gorgeous and I for one would expect more from you all. You guys used to be great and I think you can be great again! Clean up the shop. Have your staff wash their hair before work and put on a smile. Maybe uniform shirts would help out. No more of the "chip on your shoulder" attitudes. I start my day with you guys so I'd like you to set the positive vibe. Not that "I'm so annoyed that you came in for a drink today vibe". I promise to update my review as soon as I see things start to turn around as this place used to be AWESOME. Like 3 weeks later and they still have a "B" rating!! Do the owners care? Fix it or forget it! Gross!! Back to an A! We are back....

I am aware that this establishment is a roastery-- known for their coffee; however, I cannot speak/write about it. Per a friend's suggestion--because she loves Irving Place (as in the street/neighborhood)--we decided to meet here today to catch up. The neighborhood is very charming and upon entrance, Irving Farm appeared to be getting crowded. It was nearly 1 PM. Once inside, the place was spacious with lots of tables/chairs and counter seats. As I waited for my friend, I looked over the menu. They had a decent selection of items from baked goods & salads to breakfast items and sandwiches. Since it was my first visit, I decided to skip the coffee having had a cup earlier and ordered an iced hibiscus tea. Along with that, the avocado toast hit my eye. My friend ordered an iced coffee and a muffin. All orders took place at the counter as there was no table service. In addition, I don't know if there was a kitchen--it seemed food orders were being prepared behind the counter. The avocado toast was pretty good. I was expecting for the mashed avo version--my preference-but this particular version sliced the avocado on top of a toasted grain bread (couldn't tell if it was one large slice or two smaller ones) of which whole grain mustard was drizzled as the finish. The hibiscus tea was refreshing for a non coffee beverage. One tip---the space was extremely loud. It was often difficult for my friend and I to speak over the blasting hip hop music and the conversations from other tables. I found this to be a bit annoying; not sure if it's quiet at other times. And as it got later, it also became more crowded and louder. The restroom, although clean, was a bit unkempt. Overall, it was decent/average. Feeling neutral.

Great ambiance with plenty of seating, quite a crowd during the morning rush. Breakfast sandwich such as the egg and cheese was bland. Limited breakfast option. The coffee is great though, it's strong and they offer varieties of milk.

$10 breakfast burrito... smaller than my hand not worth it super rip off coffee is good though!

Love the coffee. Been ordering from here by mail for years. Found myself in the neighborhood and was excited to visit the store. Cashier was nice but the barista seemed annoyed I wanted ice for my iced espresso. Was even more annoyed when I wanted milk for it. Didn't realize my tastes were so exotic. Barista gave me a lecture about how he can't give me much milk with my iced latte and cookie ($9 purchase). I interrupted because I just don't care. Seriously.

Coffee is good. Will go back for that. But this bacon egg and cheese? $8.00 for bacon egg and cheese on a toasted English muffin that took 5 min to heat up? What a joke. Deli bacon egg and cheese sandwiches are better than this. Coffee is good tho. Def recommend just for that

Awful sandwiches. Caprese sandwich for $8,50 was two dry pieces of bread with literally two slices of thin tomato and cheese. The whole thing was dry and gross.

Other than the line, this was a pretty decent coffee shop experience. No issues with the drip, and the iced latte was pretty good overall, just not my favorite

I am pleased with the environment, perfect music volume, welcoming baristas, and good coffee.

Came for coffee & to meet a friend! Loved the atmosphere. The coffee itself was good too, and the employees were very sweet. I would definitely come again to hang out :)

My last time when I'll pay 8 dollars for this horrendous sandwich. Blend, unsalted eggs, and gross piece of half slice of bacon. Ridiculou

During the summer they had a "cold brew cola" that blew my mind! Winter time I stick to my non-dairy lattes - and their latte did not disappoint!! They use oat milk which is so creamy and not bitter like almond milk can get when it's steamed incorrectly. Great drip coffee too - I'm usually a dark roast person, but their house drip is outstanding. Notes of grapefruit and chocolate! Loved the avocado toast here, and their vegetarian bahn mi! Significantly better food than what I expected (totally thought it would be a microwaved egg like at Starbucks and was pleasantly surprised by what I received)! Great place to have a coffee and a meal - it does get crowded/loud, so I kinda like that there's no WiFi: it keeps the laptop zombies from taking over!

My sister just moved around the corner from here and we were excited about the proximity to her new place but unfortunately I don't think this will be our go to coffee place when I'm in town. I don't like the coffee at all. It's the super bitter tasting kind that tastes like it's been sitting around for a few hours. I know a lot of people like this taste but I hate it. Bummer. Oh, and it's super expensive- but it's on Irving in Gramercy so I get it.

They don't take names. I got someone else drink. I think the machine makes better cappuccino. Their staff are very rude and don't care. Never again!

Pros: atmosphere, location, outdoor seating, really good vegan choc chip cookie Cons: superr acidic coffee, limited flavor options, cramped, loud, no WiFi

The staff needs training, they're exceptionally slow AND rude. Not a great combination. Perhaps they are understaffed, but this behavior has been consistent. In a customer service industry it's almost jarring to see how little the staff seems to care. The food and coffee are noticeable worse than they used to be. Most of the food appears to be frozen. Especially disheartening to see the coffee get worse as they invest in expansion, as it's now also extremely expensive (prepare to pay anywhere from $7-$10 for a coffee) but used to be quite good. Sad to see Irving go down hill.

I met up with a friend and wanted to be able to sit down and chat. This place is perfect- not just a grab and go coffee shop. There are plenty of tables (and the AC is going strong!) I had the breakfast burrito, which was a perfect small breakfast, and the Hibiscus Palmer, which I would highly recommend! I would definitely come back for a casual coffee date in the future.

Irving Farm is quite cute and very popular. I ordered my latte just seconds before a rush of people came in. The lattes are pretty good but nothing special.

I can't believe I have been to this location but didn't review it. I saw Ellen's recent review and remembered going there with her and Cesar the first time I met them. I even took photos of the two places I parked my butt. I used the bathroom and hated it. It was cramped and very dark in there. The long narrow establishment was full of people and the line for service very long. Once people line up there's no room to navigate through the space. Seating limited. I made my way outside while Ellen and Cesar purchased their coffee. I grabbed a table in front of the business. At least I didn't feel claustrophobic! I've been to at least two other Irving Farms locations and enjoyed both of those. I'm especially partial to the location on the Upper East Side. As for this location, I'm not a fan. I do have the pleasant memory of my first meeting with my favorite Yelp friends! I love them like they are my children! If you live close to this location I advise going early. It may be a nice neighborhood coffee spot before the crowds arrive. As for me I'll avoid it if I can!

Definitely overpriced - the coffee is not as good as the high cost of it. Always too packed and busy, so don't expect a friendly and "all about customers" service. Oh, and NO WIFI... Yep.

Decent spot to do work, seating both indoors and outdoors. I ordered the house chai latte and definitely would recommend!

The coffee sucks. It has a sour after taste. Please do yourself a favor and checkout Devoción or Blue Bottle (both are nearby) instead!

Nice little coffee shop. Quite a few tables and a small counter to sit at. A variety of baked goods, but seemed a bit short of non-dietary-specific options. Gluten free and vegan options on some items. Blueberry scone was very good. Only offered a few selections of tea. This always surprises me because tea is so easy to store and display. Comfortable atmosphere to eat, work or read.

The staff here is remarkably friendly. The wait time is inordinately long. 20 minutes for a sandwich the last 4 times i went in- the last time i went in, they skipped my order. problem is: they make every order one at a time. no one has trained them to batch orders. they'll make one pressed croissant at a time. then make a salad. then make another pressed croissant. then toast a bagel. it's really inefficient. Not a good place to study or do work as it's very loud here at most times of the day. It sounds like a bar most of the time. customers are loud, music is blaring. The men that go here are also notably attractive most times I've been in which is a nice plus, but sadly- i can't justify 13 dollars for a sandwich after waiting 15-20 minutes for it.

I absolutely adore this coffee though the food offerings leave a bit to be desired. I tried a turkey and cheese sandwich (needed more mustard but the bread was GOOD) and a vegan grain bowl.

I really, really like this place. Music is groovy (and louder than I've seen in most coffee shops), not your average coffee shop with people glued to their laptops. Yes there were some, but for the most part people were engaged, laughing, talking. It was nice- felt like I was at a local bar or something. They serve food but the kitchen was closed when I got there (around 5pm) so I opted for a croissant instead. They do have yummy looking donuts. Will try one next time. The cappuccino was GREAT. No WiFi here which I commend. If you want to study, go to a library. Go to the coffee shop to sip on a drink and spill the tea, honey!!!!

That lavender latte is worth every penny. My friend made the observation that it's hard to succeed with lavender, because you could go slightly overboard and ruin the whole thing. Well, they make it perfectly here. Slightly sweet, super smooth, ideally foamy. Croissant is your standard croissant, and the cashier gave my friend a full glass of wine. I think he was either super generous or really liked her! Ambiance is super cute and cozy too, with outdoor and indoor seating and dim lighting. Great for dates, reading, or hanging with friends.

The two stars is only for the yummy pastry I had the other day, the cinnamon cardamom bun. Unfortunately, the coffee is terrible. I've had it four times. Once at Friend of a Farmer and three other times. Each time, I swear I won't have it again but I keep suffering because I live across the street and hope it got better. (It never does). Last week though was my last time. I had a few of their pastries and a bagel before. All were pretty below average tasting and very above average in cost. For example, my medium iced coffee and cinnamon bun last week was almost $10. If it was all very good, I wouldn't mind as much but when a coffee place can't make great (or even decent) coffee, I just can't (and won't) go back anymore.

Irving Farm is truly my favorite coffee. It is the best coffee I've ever had. It is bold without being bitter. It's so good I could drink it black, and I never drink coffee without a ton of whole milk. I am about to sound like such a snob but the coffee has such excellent notes of nuts and chocolate. It's seriously great coffee people. Trust. It is super expensive and this location is usually pretty busy. The hidden location is just close enough to Union Square to be convenient whole reserved for those who know of its existence.

Came here this morning (Sunday 8/22) and had the unfriendliest cashier I ever had at a coffee shop. He was so short with us and kept rolling his eyes when we asked him questions about the menu. This dude really should not be working in customer service. There are lots of good coffee shops in the area that make coffee that is just as good. They should get their customer service operations together.

These guys have the best coffee. Go to any of these you can find. Their service is nice and fast and we come back to their coffee every single trip