Joe Coffee Company

There's something truly delightful about pairing a latte coffee with a vanilla scone and a matcha tea. The creamy richness of the latte perfectly complements the sweet, buttery goodness of the vanilla scone. Each sip and bite is a symphony of flavors, creating a harmonious blend of comfort and indulgence. And let's not forget about the matcha tea – its earthy, slightly sweet taste adds a refreshing contrast to the richness of the coffee and scone. Whether enjoyed as a morning treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, this trio is sure to brighten your day and leave you feeling utterly satisfied.

UPDATE: knocking off a star because the restroom is now for employees only. Please open this back up to the public. This is easily one of my favorite coffee shops on the upper west side! Their coffee is delicious. The coffee alone earns it a 5 star from me. Seating is limited, but if you go early or get lucky you can snag a seat. There is a bathroom, it’s just tucked away behind the counter on the left. ❤️ If you need cinnamon and sugar, head to the station to the left of the counter.

You know, I'm curious about new flavors. I tried this latte with oat at the branch in UWS. Fig and balsamic! Frankly, it was delicious. But the employees were acting a little sloppy. He put the cup very hard, there was no latte art anyway. Overall, the coffee was nice, the staff could be more polite.

Cafe with a good small variety of strong coffee. No fluff—just good coffee and some baked good options.

Great coffee. Got the Christmas special - coffee with fig butter, balsamic glaze, and cinnamon. Was very good

Nice spot! Great iced coffee! The seating is a little gross. Specifically the leather couch side seating. Otherwise, small and cute. Good coffee.

Classic NYC coffee spot! Nothing better than taking in the sights and scenes of the bustling sidewalk than from a table at Joe’s

This location is turning out to be a big disappointment recently. Epitomized by my experience today. I visited in the afternoon around 5:45 pm and there were two people in front of me in line. One person was behind the bar making drinks. They made the drinks for the people ahead, then put their headphones in and continued doing other work without acknowledging me. I stood there for about a minute. Just me and the person working behind the counter. I eventually asked them if I could order and they said they were busy making a drink. So I left. This is the shop closest to my house, so I will probably come back because of convenience, but if I have another option, I'll take it. Disappointing.

Nice service, reliability and staff for a chain company. This location usually has a line forming out of the door, but they usually move along depending on the day. I usually hit them up for coffee and a pastry. However they also offer some premade breakfast tacos that get delivered "fresh" every day. No shame there, I just dont like eggs that much to have them premade by choice. I digress. The friendly staff really knows their regulars and is probably one of the reasons patrons keep coming back. If I walk in here grumpy-- in dire need of coffee-- they seem to smile more and chat me up. I can't be mad at that! They have an eclectic counter with many items for sale. Even if you don't buy more than your morning ritual, their display always has an interesting item of note. I love their tea accessories and pots. While most fare offered is not cheap, it can't hurt to treat yourself once and again.

Eh, I couldn't give them 2 stars because this is more like 2.5/3 stars. Honestly I don't quite get the hype. I understand that they are not a chain from Seattle or even one from Boston. But to say I am consistently underwhelmed by this place would be...accurate. So am I supposed to know what "coldstretto" is? Like this seems like a hipster inside joke. It's kind of the coffee version of an IPA, some kind of ironic joke that the hipsters convince us is good. (There's nothing on the app or site that suggests what it's even supposed to be). Then their cold brew was..okay I guess? But if your shtick is "we have great coffee," it better knock my damn socks off. And well my socks stayed on. Furthermore, their app is just...not good. You can't customize the type of sweetener you'd like, and I can certainly put mine in but...there's supposed to be an option for it. Can't customize it. I'm not going to tell you to not come here. But I'm not NOT telling you.

Went in because they had a sign "New York EggCream". When I went in, I think it was the 1st they heard of it, in fact they were making themselves 1 to taste! Well we got out side took 1 sip and threw it in the garbage!! It was warm, and not bubbly. It was too much milk. And not sure why pumped vanilla sauce into a chocolate egg cream. $12.00 down the drain!

This rating is just for the Fig Balsamic Latte, and the awkward foot traffic/space usage. The Fig Balsamic Latte was intriguing for me as their seasonal flavor, but it was actually just not great. At $6+ for a small cup, it really was an extra disappointment, especially since I don't often splurge on coffee, but still glad I got to try it! It's a small space, but the weird buildup/lack of portioning of the middle space have people feeling like they are in the way of everyone as they wait for their drinks to be made. If clearer lines could be delineated, may help the situation.

Tiny 6 tables inside, 4 outside cafe but really great coffee, very good quality. There're plenty of milk options, oat and almond always available with other Vegan options such as pea (haven't tried yet) really interesting crafted beverage such as earl grey tea infused with lavender, iced. The pastries are delicious as well, the croissants are perfect. It's a chain and i prefer to support local but its a really cute place with great quality fare.

I am self-proclaiming myself brave for going for the seasonal drink: the strawberry cold brew. As you can see from the photo, it's very unassuming. There isn't really a hint that any strawberry is in it unless you really squint and start gaslighting yourself into thinking that it's slightly pink (I did it). This drink really floods the senses. The experience of one sip goes like this: STRAWBERRY. IMMEDIATE STRAWBERRY. Then hmmm... a little watery. THEN coffee. If this is a coffee drink, why is coffee the last thing I taste in that sequence of events. I think I literally described it to my friends as "strawberry water with essence of coffee." I asked the barista about this drink and they said that they liked it. I TRUSTED YOU. At any rate, it wasn't bad enough that I had to actually throw it out. I did end up finishing the drink, but it was like every time I took a new sip, I had forgotten what the experience was like in the previous sip and went through all of the emotions all over again.

Great matcha latte on the UWS! Comfortable atmosphere and ooth background music. Fast service too

Joe Coffee at this location is great when I'm walking and need a quick pickup. I have lots of places nearby to sit. I'm only a periodic customer so I don't need atmosphere or familiarity with the barista. I've found the service to be typical no nonsense no matter which Joe Coffee I visit. I just like their small black drip coffee!

We stopped in here for coffee because we saw a Starbucks on the map which isn't opened yet and just decided to keep walking to find another coffee shop. So glad that Starbucks wasn't open because this coffee shop is great. So friendly, such a great vibe. We got hot chocolate, a latte and a cappuccino. Everything was great and we hung out outside and had our drinks. They had some really cool, different drinks, but we are boring people but I think a lot of people would really enjoy them. The neighborhood definitely does not need a Starbucks, this coffee shop is way better!

Ok, it's almost been 10 years since I reviewed this Joe's... it's time for an update and an extra star! Joe's consistently offers delicious coffee. My go-to is their cold brew (black, nothing in it). It's rich, smooth, and delicious. Also, they started piloting breakfast tacos this weekend! We tried the Queen Bean (pinto beans, potato, egg, and cheese), PEC (potato, egg, and cheese), and Mom's Migas (eggs, Mom's salsa, tortilla chips and jalapeno rajas, and cheese). All were delicious, but Mom's Migas was the favorite. I recommend ordering at least two per person (if you're hungry) since they are relatively small.

We came here for a quick coffee while waiting for a seat at a restaurant for brunch. Really glad that Joe's was around the corner because I got to try their seasonal Honeyblossom Latte! It had hints of orange, cardamom, and honey, although I didn't really taste the honey. I love orange paired with coffee or chocolate, so this was amazing. There was also some cute latte art even though the coffee was in to-go cups! I do wish they offered reusable cups though. Seems like a waste to give everyone to-go cups even if you're sitting in the cafe.

Imagine my surprise when a friend I'm meeting for coffee tells me to walk up three blocks, look for the glass building, then go inside and go upstairs and look for Joe's. Ummm, what? I'm so accustomed to using an app to find a local Starbucks that I never really give other coffee shops a fair shot. I'm so grateful that today's choice was not left up to me. Hello Joe's! nice to meet you. What a great way to start the day. the macaroons were delightful. Yes, I eat dessert for breakfast when I'm on vacation. the atmosphere is such a local vibe. such a flair for now. I love the coffee I love that we shared a table with someone we didn't know. I love the mix of clientele. I spent about $11

Came to Joes this morning for a nice coffee. I ordered two coffees and to my surprise the kids don't fit on the damn cup! So I go to take a sip and it gets all over my hand...I return to Joes and ask for a better lid and she replies they ran out ‍. Like, good luck with your coffee too bad. Terrible. I'd rather go to Matto with this kind of service

A little bit Disappointed there's no soymilk. Almond milk , oat milk makes taste different. Can you have soy milk?

Arrived at Grand Central needing a mid-afternoon caffeine boost. Joe Coffee had no line so we walked right in and quickly figured out why...worst cup of Joe I've ever had. Pretty much just warmish water with a slight hint of ...idk...can't even really call it coffee flavor. Just awful!

Great coffee. Small cafe. Not ideal for working, but great place to meet someone and chat.

Solid cup of drip coffee. Line out the door on a weekend so plan accordingly! Pastry case looks amazing - definitely will get on that next time. Edit 4/2017: iced latte was awesome.

Location: Upper West Side becomes more and more interesting to me. I have not been dining out there even though I probably should've. Joe Coffee is pretty famous. I mean, as for me - a coffee fanatic, Joe coffee has been mentioned by few other friends who are crazy about coffee in NYC. Have been waiting for so long, I am here now. The store is pretty small, but they still have many seats for people to sit in and enjoy a cup of joe. The store sometimes can be crowded and making people feel very uncomfortable. The menu is marked on the blackboard above your head. The menu is divided by espresso, hot, cold ... They also offer doughnut plant donuts. OMG, very very very good strategy to attract me to come back. Why? Cuz every other coffee shops are having Dough for their donuts but sometimes, doughnut plant can be missing. Coffee: I really want to get flat white because latte is still sweet for me. But luckily, their latte is prefect to be treated as a flat white. Very delicious and the latte art is outstanding! Service: very sweet barista and cashier. Yeah, the female cashier is too attractive to not to look at again again and again. Overall: 4 stars and I will be back

Great cup 'o joe! Nitro make me go BUmDUmBAMBUMBAM So good !

This was a great first coffee in the neighborhood where we were staying. The people working where very patient as we are typically Starbucks people so these fancy coffee menus give us pause! I ended up with a latte made with almond milk and vanilla syrup. The latte wasn't too sweet which is critical to my coffee order. The temperature of it was also just right to add to the balance of a well prepared latte. My husband's cortado was also delicious and we got a punch card so I suspect we will back many days while we are here. The space was a little bit small but it was perfect for just getting a cup of coffee to go. The pastries looked delicious and I also wouldn't mind taste testing one of their donuts on a future visit!

Imagine, the atmosphere of a dimly lit morgue, paired with two unenthusiastic, forgetful baristas -a story line for Saturday Night Live? No. That's Joe Coffee Company on Columbus Avenue. No smiles, no music, no interest in the craft of coffee making, mediocre coffee at best - all for $7 for a small latte what a deal. All you get is - "what's your order", mechanical clicks and steam sounds in the background - like you are on a Soviet era assembly line. You have options for much better coffee and people - find them elsewhere.

I have been proactive in trying to make sure I support local coffee shops instead of the bigger chains and I have always wanted to try this spot. After a long zoom call I needed to take a walk and needed a coffee pick me up. I placed an online order and received a text earlier than expected that my coffee order was ready. The UWS location has a lot of space outside to sit at. When I picked up my coffee, the barista told me he would make me a new batch since it got super cold since the line was long and that to me was 5 star service. Thank you for making my first experience at Joe's coffee unique. Such a great and friendly vibe and fast service!

I'd like to start with that I love "Joe" coffee and it's my one of my favorite neighborhood spot. However, this morning I was served with a major attitude with on other their employee. Therefore, will put on hold my attendance to UWS joint. While ordering my usual almond latté, I added croissant to my order. CroissanT ? Asked the barrister. Emphasizing the T letter in the end. Yes, I replied. However, it's not really pronounced this way. It's Croissant ( without letter T in the end). (I was trying to say in a most friendly way, without intention to offend him. ) - Well, we Americans pronounce everything badly. Said barista in a loud and rude tone. - You don't have to be so defensive about I said calmly. ( I was surprised that he took it so badly) - Do you have any other suggestions for me ? and give me smirky smile. And with a look of superiority he handed me rewards card back. - No thank you, I said and left. Coffee still tasted good, croissants wasn't. (With T or without) In my mind if you sell some products you might as well learn how to pronounce it well. Especially, If you leave and work in New York City. Cipriani is Cipriani ... right? Doesn't make you look very professional if you don't. Also, I would understand if you don't ! However, been rude and arrogant to the local customer is not ok.

I'll have to say that Joe Coffee Company serves a solid cup of coffee. It wasn't earth shattering, and it wasn't terrible. It was tasty. Every time we walk by this location it has a line out the door. Given its popularity, we thought we were missing out on something spectacular. We finally walked by one morning and there wasn't anyone waiting so we decided to give it a try. We ordered an iced decaf americano and an iced decaf latte. Points to them for not screwing up the fact that the drinks were decaf. You think it's a small point but I feel some places totally miss out on that fact, even though that's how they took the order. The coffee was definitely flavorful and packed a delicious taste. But again, it wasn't anything life changing. I do like that they offer many different types of coffee for purchase. I will probably think about this the next time I want to try something different.

What people are missing in their reviews is the following: Great coffee, great staff, crappy customers- whiny, bitchy self centered women who interrupt total strangers to insult them and complain. Explanation: self entitled west side crowd who are mad that they do t have the $$$ to live in Soho or Lincoln center and take their frustrations out on the general public!!!!! Go to the other Joes and the crowd is way better- wealthier, nicer, better behaved.

Good and convenient source of coffee. Very friendly staff and quick service. Quite pricey for the quality. Not our go to but overall not bad if other options exhausted.

Was a fan until the past year or so, seems they are making the drip brewed coffee weaker. If you take cream like I do it turns too pale with very little added, and tastes like they are skimping on the grounds. Now when I order a drip, even the single origin, I feel lucky if I get a good strong cup, which is the point right?

Best hot chai I've EVER had. Hands down. Not even joking. It was so sweet, yet not overpowering. What dark magic did they slip into my simple drink? Small menu = My fave Cute little coffee shop: limited seating tho. Great place to escape the evening cold. Baristas were total babes. I could sense that they sensed the basic millennial in me and we jived ;) I will remember you fondly all the way in Southern California, Joe Coffee!

This place was definitely unexpected, first they are CASH ONLY which is odd considering their location looks completely modern, completely IKEA, and completely Pinkberry-like if Pinkberry ever served coffee. The baristas are friendly, nice and knowledgeable and their selection of tea is impressive for loose leaf and bagged tea. Their sign at the counter is pretty funny .... "Cash Only ... because you won't be paying this off in five years". I guess it makes sense but still a place like this with such hip cool chairs, lights and cups, I would expect some CC action. However, their menus are very visually descriptive as they explain what an espresso shot is versus a macchiato and a latte. Awesome, after all this time of drinking coffee I never really understood macchiatos until now. Their shot was alright though as they use riseretto shots in their espresso and it was a little ... sour? Their tea was pretty good ... ginger roobios! Recommended as a cute quick stop but not much room to sit around inside and people tend to exhibit table hibernation while chatting it up with their girlfriends.

Joes used to be my go to spot in every location especially after long trips abroad and needed to combat my jet lag. It was always hot fresh and worth what tvey over charge these days. Now its down pretty mediocre! I visited 2 location over the weekend looking forward to a good cuppa; it was terrible. I was so annoyed i spent $25 on 4 large coffee for me & my boyfriend that I actually brought a coffee back looking for a refill. Guy actually went & got his manager, had to explain & re explain the problem then he reluctantly gave me a fresh cup after a long pause; which was also bad! It costs them a quarter to pour it and at $4 a cup they shouldn't hassle me over this!

I love coffee and cafes! I ran into this place on accident on our way to central park, and I have to say this really the perfect cup of joe! The prices were cheaper than expected, so I purchased a reg black coffe and a vanilla latte. The atmosphere is simple hipster,but not too obnoxious The colors/design on the cup just makes you feel nice. However my favorite part was my latte was very nicely frothed! I guess I am not so much of a coffee snob but definitely a latte snob. Its nice to get a latte at this price so nicely made. I actually felt tab bit sad when I had to dispose of my lovely cup of coffee. Walking through central park on cold winter day with my honey bunny with a warm cup of joe. ahhh This place just makes me smile :)

I like my coffee somewhat strong. To give you an idea, my preferred roast is Jacob's Wonderbar from Philz in SF. I thought Joe's was decent but expected it to be better. The line was long and somewhat slower than I had expected for NYC. And I found the coffee to be s little weak.

We loved the oat milk late in both decaf and regular. Lots of seating indoor and out. Highly recommend.

This joint reminds me of places that I used to frequent back in SF/Berkeley/Oakland. The coffee is tasty and the staff is up for small talk. I'm into it. It can be tough to find a seat as the space is small and folks like to camp on tables well after their bevvies have been consumed. Ah, well. I'll sit on the bench outside in 35 degree weather and enjoy a good cup of joe from Joe's! -just returned from a trip to the Waverly Pl. location. Tip to staff: please, please, please don't yell out Pat Benatar lyrics while behind the counter. It's a small cafe, and voices carry. I mean it's bad enough to have to listen to "Love Is A Battlefield" or one of P's lesser known songs off of the "Best of..." disc, but when coupled with your singing it really makes the coffee go down not so smoothly.

I've tried a lot of drinks here, from the hot cocoa to the matcha lattes. They are all pretty good, which is why I keep coming back. However, the pastries are lacking. I tried the cherry scone over the weekend, and it tasted like slightly undercooked pie crust. There was no flavor to it at all, and there were maybe four or five cherries in the whole scone. I've had better holistic coffee shop experiences, but if you want a quick coffee I'd say this place is pretty reliable.

Best latte on the upper west side. Deep robust flavors yet extremely creamy. It's like the Guinness of lattes. I buy one almost every morning on my way to work. And NY has a lot of good coffee spots - but this is very hard to beat. Also: - good friendly service, most of the time - baristas are talented and creative - fun latte art which is always nice - changed donut providers a year ago - not as good as they used to be, but still good - can get crowded at times, but that's a testament to Joe's quality and appeal - gem on the UWS, glad you're here!

There are Wi-Fi, outlets, and decent coffee. But be forewarned: they won't let you use their bathroom. Why? Nobody knows. But this definitely takes a star off review.

Very good espresso in a chic yet cozy atmosphere. I was pleased to see that they had two vegan options-a muffin and a cookie, as well as a variety of non-dairy milks. My Iced Americano ($3.25) was excellent, with a subtle sweetness and rich flavor. The barista working informed me that the vegan chocolate chip banana muffin ($2.75) was the best thing in the case, and she was not wrong. Packed with huge chocolate chunks, and perfect moist texture-an excellent choice whether you are vegan or not. I found the prices to be reasonable, especially for a popular NYC coffee chain. Baristas were friendly but extremely slow-around a 15 minute wait to get my coffee with almost no line. So, if you have a real job or someplace to be (unlike me), this might be an issue. The real reason Joe loses a star for me though, is the whole 'no wifi' thing. Are they trying to be edgy? It's 2016 and we are in Manhattan-people need to get on the Internet.

They accept the Dollop App, code PXWRXP" Dropped by to snag the seasonal fruit special Doughnut Plant donut for $3.50 from the friendly staffer and was on my way.

Small and cute coffee shop, tasty latte, simple and adequate menu. Latte art for even to go cups. Check! :) You can have coffee to brew at home, they have their branded coffee so that you can spend these cold New York City days inside your apartment while enjoying quality coffee :)

I love to meet friends here in the morning. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. I am a tea drinker and their black tea has a good amount of caffeine (which I seek), and I am charged for the day after a cup. They have muffins, etc.

This place is a joke. There are certain staff here who are rude beyond measure, serving customers with an attittude. I moved into the area 6 months ago and Joe Coffee Company is my closest cafe, I really wanted to find a place as a go to local coffee spot. On my first visit I found the service to be rude and unwelcoming. A complete turn off. Over the weekend I visited again for the 2nd time, it was early morning as I was out walking my dog with my partner...we really needed a coffee and it was the only place close by which appeared to be open. My partner waited outside with our dog and I walked in. The lights were on, it was 6.57am. As I opened the door (door was open), I had barely stepped a foot in and the lady behind the counter had blurted across the room " We're not open". To which I had asked, what time do you open? She replied."7am". The lights were on, the door was open and there were 2 workers behind the counter..I was a few minutes shy. Are you fkn serious?! Yes. Hands down the worse coffee shop in terms of service in NYC. What a shame.

Baristas messes up and was super rude about it. It you made a mistake just make my drink again and don't argue back. Clearly doesn't know what it takes to be a good barista. Coffee was blah no passion in it, just crankiness and attitude

The coffee is good but soooooo expensive. It's the most expensive coffee on the upper west side. Served by hipsters who are cold and indifferent towards the clientele. Meh. That all said, it's good real estate. A nice location. Benches outside. And hey, if money's no object and you're okay with $6 coffee then this could be the coffee shop for you.

Very happy to have come across this little gem of a cafe on the UWS. I got the cappuccino and tasted the vanilla latte. While I prefer a bolder tasting coffee, both were very good. The space is tiny, so get comfortable rubbing some elbows! Will drop in again next time i'm in town.

Since Jen just HAD to beat me to the first-to-review, I'll give the more in depth review she's clearly too busy and fabulous to write :P As one of New York's many transient, free-lancing vagabonds, one of the first things I look for when moving to a new neighborhood is a good coffee shop to work in. The Upper West side is a treasure-trove of restaurants and gourmet marketplaces, but I thought I might have to venture further uptown towards Columbia-land to find quality coffee-shop real estate like Sip (http://www.yelp.com/biz/sip-new-york#hrid:di37bvIKIIA0CXy06YPNcw). But not since Joe came to town. I've long been a fan of Joe's smooth, dark roast, yet with as much time as I used to spend below 14th street, I never managed to find myself in any of their outposts all that often. Probably because of the lack of wi-fi, frankly. While I appreciate them wanting to create a place where people can just sit an talk over espresso, we all know that vagrants like me need places to work when cabin fever sets in. Luckily for Joe's UWS outpost, we can steal wireless from the bar next door (thanks Zeytin!). The ambiance is cool yet welcoming - I love the tree-stumped walls. It's still settling in a little bit, but once it's cleaned up, it'll be quite hard to get a table I'm sure. But thank god we've finally got one of the downtown coffee giants up here!

This particular location is a bit small so it's not really a place to study or enjoy a good leisure read. It's more of a grab and go type place. However, Joe's is still my favorite coffee place in all of America - it even beats out all the ones I've tried in Seattle! I don't drink coffee just for the caffeine. No, I drink coffee for its bold yet subtle flavors - hints of sweet, hints of earthy, hints of dark... there is a definite difference between good and bad coffee. Joe knows good coffee. I only wish Joe would come out to California!

Been to a few Joe's, but one of my most recent experiences at this location really bummed me out. I was a disappointed when I ordered a medium cold brew, not knowing there are only small and large sizes, and being poured and charged for a large size. I mean, come on, if I order the wrong size, give me the option before up-charging me. Not cool, man.

After walking through Union Square we decided to go to a Joe's Coffee location and get 2 Iced Mochas (one with milk, other with oat milk). The result--a cup of dishwater tasting beverage over ice. Mine was somewhat like milk going sour (regular milk). Both were tasteless--neither chocolate or coffee tasting. Just bland. I honestly doubt it was made with espresso (we both remarked we didn't hear the espresso machine at all). So what gives? Joe Coffee is pretty awful.