Matto Espresso

So I’m writing this because we live in the building and go here almost every day. I love this spot. Truly just one of those small coffee shops that if you go to more than three times they remember your name and order (although I’m sure it helps we live there). Elisa is definitely the star of the show and she always has our order ready before we even have a chance to ask. It’s speedy, they’re always full of energy, and the music is always on point. Can’t say anything bad. Although I would like to propose adding cayenne shots to the bar. I love a ginger shot just as much as the next guy but I like it to burn. Thanks for the great vibes Elisa!

Hidden gem! As soon as you enter you are hit with the amazing smell of freshly baked good and fresh coffee. I highly recommend this location. Elisa is amazing, always with a smile and a positive attitude. I look forward to my morning coffee and our interactions. If you haven’t visited this coffee shop, please do. You won’t regret it! ☕️🥐

One of the nicer Mattos in the city. It’s clean, service is fast and attentive and they have a nice big selection of cookies and pastries. Different choices than some of the other branches. I noticed a thick vanilla chip and macadamia nut cookie. You can’t go wrong for $3. Everything at Matto is affordable. Order on the app for extra savings.

Stumbled upon this cafe near grand central while looking for a local café on Google maps, but a bit dissatisfied that it being part of a commercial chain. The place has a sleek, modern interior and a tempting pastry selection. I ordered a decaf iced latte with almond milk, but unfortunately, the espresso was overly bitter and lacked any fragrance or depth—likely due to an untuned machine. It wasn’t an enjoyable cup. The cheese bureka looked appetizing and flaky, but I didn’t get to try it as I was already full. I will have to mention the price is unbeatable though, the small latte is 3.8$. If you’re in a rush and just need a quick, affordable, caffeine fix, it might do well.

Hidden gem in 40th street, they have amazing hot chocolate, hot and thick and very smooth. Their kosher bakery is amazing, everything tastes great, sweetness is well balanced. The staff is nice. 👍

Love Matto Espresso, convenient and fast. Service is great!! Elisa is awesome, come in enjoy the drink and her her smile☺️

amazing coffee shop! we went here because it was closest to our hotel but the photos really don’t do it justice. the pastries looked and tasted amazing, the coffee is great, the baristas are super nice and on top of that our coffees were only $3.50 each(!!). i HIGHLY recommend going here.

Smoothest expresso I've ever had. I could've easily had another double shot. All of the pastries looked delicious, but the cinnamon scone was so good. Unlike many scones that are dense & heavy, Matto's cinnamon scone tasted light & fluffy with just the right amount of spice. So good! In addition to great food (wide variety with healthy options) & drink, the service was phenomenal. Visited multiple shops while in NY, but this place definitely left an impression.

Love Matto Espresso! It's where you can get an inexpensive drink or small bite! Recommend you get the app to order, where some items can cost as low as $3! Enjoyed this Murray Hill location now for the first time, but have frequented their other spots and can't wait until a day when I'll live closer to one! This location has ledge and stool seating inside, if you want to briefly park yourself while you enjoy your order. Matto has been expanding featured items with Pistachio and have enjoyed in the past their Pistachio Muffin. To add, Matto was the first places I saw Dubai Chocolate, before it became so ubiquitous that Walmart is trying to get into the act, featuring Lindt's version in their stores. If you're asking yourself "Who knew?" what to offer to drink and/or eat absolutely delicious, quick, and affordable, then my answer is Matto Espresso knew and still knows! So this time, tried Matto's Pistachio Cold Brew with Oat Milk plus a heated, savory Sun Dried Tomato & Mozzarella on a Ciabatta, which has also fresh Basil and Arugula. The friendly barista greeted me and everyone else as they entered! He also served my order quickly. The Pistachio Cold Brew was refreshing, and I'd order both fantastic items again! Equally as good (if not better) than anything at the overhyped Starbucks and a much better value! Matto is awesome! Recommend you check Matto Espresso out! Looking forward to my next trip to one of their locations!

Can't walk past a Matto without thinking Coffee! I was walking up Park and spotted this nice shop. Pistachio Cold Brew. Probably started as Seasonal but I'm so happy it's still here!!! This is the best cold treat, I spotted this location while I was walking on Park. I needed a cold pick-me-up on a hot day. Ordered on the app and two minutes later it was waiting for me inside. Best service ever can't beat Matto any place in New York.

Checked this place out as I was anxious to try something different & new on my way to a food fest. The ambiance was quiet, light music in the background, but the staff were friendly. It was quite small inside but the space was really nice. I got the banana date latte which was pictured at the door. I truly enjoyed it, tasted the dates which I loved. All of the other flavors were also present. I would recommend this but if I'm nearby again I'll check out a few other things on their menu that sounded tasty.

I like Matto espresso on 40th street near third avenue. It's been 3rd avenue and Lexington avenue. I stopped here on my way to work and picked up a strawberry lemonade drink. It was delicious I love sweet drinks. I like that this coffee shop and pastry shop is affordable compared to other coffee shops in the city. It feels nice to pick up a drink on my way to work without breaking the bank. The ambiance is calm and they always have interesting music on in the background. The service is quick perfect for a quick coffee stop on the run. 10/10 recommendation I would definitely come back here at Matto espresso for their sweet refreshing strawberry lemonade drink.

I think this cafe is very efficient in the fact that they have a $3 menu which is offered in their app. My coworker told me about it and i ordered a chai tea and a muffin. was this the most delicious muffin and chai tea i've had...no. but for $3 in a rush i can't complain

Always great service with a smile Best iced cappuccino around!! Their prices are also very reasonable

Matto Espresso East 40th Street Yelp Thank You Thursday! I'm a huge fan of the their coffee and pastries. It's budget friendly! This is just one of the many locations I've visited over the years. The employees are always clean and the atmosphere is clean. They're great at keeping the customers moving in and out with very little wait time. Thanks for your hard work!

Pistachio cold brew - need I say more!? It is delicious and the service is friendly and quick. The perfect spot to grab your coffee on the go!

Matto espresso was right next to my hotel while staying in New York and very glad it was! I had delicious coffee and great conversation with the baristas. The place is quaint and quiet, and they have a good selection of breakfast goods and different types of coffee.

I dislike knowing that this place exists. It's a real problem for my "hot girl summer" vibe. I recently tried their truffle brownie and oh.. my.. goodness. Instant addiction. Soft, dense and light all in one bite. It looks like cardboard but trust me and just give them your money. I will be back!

I was looking forward to the banana date latte and finally got to try this week. Banana date latte - tasted banana, date, espresso notes in the drink but did not cohesively taste altogether. It seemed like this was mixed with just water. Tasted bland and no rich flavors coming from milk Cinnamon scone - dry and hard on the outside and extremely little bit of a fluff. Can def taste the strong cinnamon flavors Service was not great. Cashier seemed like she was not in the mood to be working, which I totally understand. Fast service and no waits. Even though everything is $2.5 my total charge came out close to $8. Small space and nothing note worthy for the ambiance. I would rate this 2.5/5 for the taste but gave 3 stars for the affordability.

A pleasant surprise I stumbled on near my hotel. I was reeled in by the sign stating they had impossible sandwiches available but unfortunately when I asked they stated they were out. A little disappointing but they had such cute pastries and other options. I opted for the ice banana latte which was more of a smoothie texture but so flavorful and smooth with that espresso boost I needed and the almond croissant which was tasty! It's a cute little shop that makes some great drinks!

Disclaimer: did not order coffee here The potato bureka and omelette croissant sandwich, for only $2.50 + tax each, were well worth the price. I enjoyed them heated--because that is the only way you should--and they were flavorful, with good ratio of breading to filling. I don't know how long Matto can stay in business for, but you better try it out while they still are.

So glad that I discovered another coffee franchise in NYC that has good coffee, but what's even better is that their prices are relatively reasonable compared to most other places here. Liked my cold brew and need to try something else next time!

Very pleasantly surprised at the quality and taste of the items. I had the everything cheese croissant which was a combination of sweet and savory and the oat mocha, creamy, decadent and delicious. I have and will continue to recommend Matto to friends and associates. Fast and efficient service. Relaxing ambiance inside with some seating available. It helps to also have the app where you can top up and pre pay. Each item is $2.50 (including the coffee)

Simple lattes were yummy. And it's next to the hotel we stayed at so that was very convenient! Staff was nice. It was right next to our hotel so that was nice

Worker was very rude. Coffee wasnt too bad i would return if i didn't experience such a rude worker. When i walked in i was given a dirty look and not welcomed when ordering i also felt quite rushed. Cannot believe im expected to tip after getting treated so poorly

Matto Espresso is such a lovely little cafe across from work. I was mind blown by how everything only cost $2 each, coffee and pastries alike. I was so surprised that my total bill came out to be less than $6 lol. I ordered a cafe latte and an almond croissant for breakfast. The latte was made to order, tasted great, but is smaller in size. I really liked the almond croissant after it was heated up. The entire pastry was sweet, flaky, and buttery with delicious sweet fillings on the inside. Overall, I was impressed with Matto Espresso! Definitely one of the top spots to grab cheap but quality coffee and breakfast in Midtown East.

$2 lattes and pastries in NYC is the ultimate steal. Is it the best tasting coffee ever? No Is it worth $2? Definitely yes! I got an iced vanilla latte and a coffee cake. Both were pretty good, especially for the price. Great place to go when you're in need of caffeine and fuel and you don't want to pay exorbitant NYC cafe prices (which are $7-8+ for a coffee)

I love this place. Everyone is so friendly and their prices are obviously reasonable. Don't skip the organic juice section in the back...some of the best juices I've had and you can't beat the price.

I haven't had the coffee here since I no longer drink coffee, but the baked goods are very tasty. I've been here several times and tried their croissants, brownies and chocolate chip cookies. The cookies are my personal favorites. They are big (around the size of a man's hand), soft and gooey. The croissants are also large and flaky.

@Matto: you have a fantastic espresso machine in the back. Why not use it ? Decoration only ? The one towards the front doesn't taste good!!!

Everything was fast and good. I'm going to try to use this location a bit more often. Ordered an iced latte and fritatta which were ready within minutes of ordering.

Review #700! My biggest gripe about this place is not knowing they had other locations spread around Manhattan! This is my first experience with Matto, having just recently opened up shop on 40th between Lex & Park. We were drawn in by the "EVERYTHING IS $2" chalkboard so figured we'd venture in to explore what they could possibly be offering. Famous Amos-sized cookies? Bite-sized avocado toast sandwiches? Three ounces of your favorite coffee? Not at all! Matto serves up a selection of sandwiches, ranging from (our favorite) the veggie burger, to egg salad, to smoked salmon, and more. The sandwiches are generous and "thick," but half-size - they make for a perfect snack or small lunch if you're not starving for a full on deli hero. For drinks, they offer any sized hot or iced coffee, along with espresso-based concoctions like cappuccinos and lattes, all for...yup, $2. In fact, looking up and down the line, there's really nothing I could find that doesn't seem "worth" more than the price tag here. Everything we've had has been good and doesn't feel at all like they cut corners to keep their prices low. Note that aside from a small counter ledge, there's really no place to eat inside, but there's a big expanse of steps across the street, and you're also just a few blocks from Bryant Park. Also, for those interested, this place is not stroller or wheelchair friendly - you have to descend about 3-4 steps once you go inside.

Dummy me thinking that the Matto I spotted on West 40th street was the only one in the city, I only learn this when passing another one at 46th street, and then searching on Yelp turned up 13 more of them, are they selling franchise with no money down or something?  Their store has a logo sign that looks just like the zero Tarot card , the FOOL card, was I now being mocked too? Matto is Crazy in Italian I guess that's what the owner was told when he came up with the $2 for everything idea.   And it is crazy when you think stores are paying 20, 30, and 50 thousand a month in midtown so how are you supposed to make any money? Well time to try them, and they got your usual list of espresso coffee and then some I rarely see, a 'Red Eye'  which is espresso mix with  an other coffee  like drip and a Cortado which should be boiled milk and espresso and not foamy.    My mother used to make it perfectly, I don't try to do it myself anymore because my milk would boil over and make a mess on the stove. And then the secret to not getting the milk skim on top 9f your coffee is to blow while your are poring the boiled milk in. They have a decent number of muffins , cakes, cookies that are good for $2 and so was the coffee I had , but I do Starbucks Venti these days so I had to get another coffee after I got to the office because the coffee cups are small. I must say I was impressed with Matto and $2 doesn't mean you get cheap and tasteless.

When you order, their POS system is only facing the vendor, and as a result when you pay with a debit card or credit card, you can't see the price. I had to ask a few times to get an answer. They also don't issue a paper receipt, only email or phone. Ridiculous!

I previously wrote a review for Matto and gave it 2 stars. It's not that their food or service was terrible. To me, they just blend in with all the other coffee shops in NYC without leaving an impression. However, I do want to update my review. I still agree with my review that $2 for all items in the shop is very intriguing but it depends on the item you are purchasing. Drinks for $2 is a steal. A small half sandwich for $2 is not worth it. A small rice crispy treat for $2 is not worth it. And so on. What made me change my mind about Matto is because of two reasons: 1) Despite their small portions, their food and drinks are pretty tasty. I still love their chocolate chip cookie and they run out fast! I've been ordering their ice coffee and like all other coffee shops, it's pretty much average. Except, it's only $2 before tax. I really appreciate that they give a lot of choices for milk and sugar. Rather than giving the usual regular milk, sugar, and sugar syrup, Matto really encourages you to become creative. They have regular milk, skim milk, 2% milk, almond milk (in some locations only), soy milk, sugar, raw cane sugar, honey, agave, and so on. What's not to like about that? 2) Their staff service is amazing. Every time I come inside, the staff greets me with smiles. If I want a recommendation, they will really take into consideration my preferences. Although, not everyone gets my coffee order right. I always ask to fill the cup half way up with coffe so I could fill the rest with milk. They always put in too much and I have to tell them to pour some out. Overall, I think they deserve another star.

Bottom line: $2 for every item. This is not a gimmick! And the food is actually good! Today I got the multigrain croissant with egg - they heated it up for me but the egg wasn't completely warm. I didn't mind because I was in a rush but if you want it to hot you may want to ask them to toast it for longer. In the past I've ordered the spinach Bureka (think of a spinach pie essentially) and that was great too. I am not sure how they keep their prices at McDonald's levels but the service is amazing and I hope they never change their business model! Love Matto!! Note: $4 credit card minimum

I finally got a chance to come here and I am so happy I experienced this place. This morning I ordered a caramel latte with coconut milk and it was only $2. Can you believe they sell lattes for $2 in Manhattan!!! I could not believe this. When I walked into this establishment I was greeted and immediately helped. I was told they offered several different non-dairy milk choices such as: almond, coconut, oat, and soy. You can get any of these milk choices for no additional cost. Which is wonderful when compared to other coffee/cafe shops. I also ordered a blueberry muffin that had some sort of crumb on top of it. It was delicious and moist but, I was disappointed that they could not heat up the muffin. It was a delicious muffin none the less. I will be back to try other options. This place will be one of my go-to places.

Their potato bureka is sooo good! Make sure you try them if you ever get a chance to visit!

EVERYTHING 2$! That's the great deal at Matto Espresso, Italian coffee bar with multiple locations in Manhattan. I went to their location on 40th street, near Grand Central. I had a Cappuccino, which was good and some of their bakery. My favorite was the pistachio muffin, you need to try it!!

Yes it true $2 per item ( Actually $2.18 with taxes , get your loose change ready & click helpful (lol) ) Its really Close to Grand Central Station & Blink Grand Central. When I 1st came across this place and I saw the sign said Everything was $2 , I did not believe it and asked their workers to confirm. I told my co-workers how can they operate a Manhattan store front on $2 per item. We tried the banana bread (decent) , Organic OJ ( okay taste ) , Ice tea (good size and good ) and croissant omelet sandwich. I saw their Muffin and Cookie which I plan to try near future. See my photos of their $2 drinks session - 1L Water at $2 is a hard fine in the City. Their ice tea was delicious and organic. I would rate their food on same scale as Starbucks. To be honest the pastries and food I tried so far are 3.5 to 4 stars, but for $2.18 after taxes and friendly service and cleanliness, they deserve the 1.5 stars more. P.S. : They close early at 6pm and check if open on weekends ( I think they are closed on weekend) Unfortunately they don't have a seating area.

I came on a Friday afternoon and nearly everything was gone! I decided to get the vegan donut. I'm pretty sure it's $2 each but the guy was kind enough to give me 2. But they turned out to be extremely dry, crumbly and old tasting. It was way too sweet for me I couldn't finish one. I did see a vegan almond butter cookie that also looked good. Don't get the vegan donut! I will try other items next time.

Can't be their prices.$2 for everything. Any coffee drink, pastries, the kombucha, it's all $2. The coffee is delicious. I haven't tried the pastries yet. The hot chocolate also looked good. I plan to get hot chocolate the next time I'm in Manhattan.

Awesome place! I had a great iced latte and an egg croissant sandwich. Everything was really good and so awesomely priced at $2 an item that I actually came here instead of having a FREE breakfast at my nearby hotel. This was quick and I was on the go!!

Everything is $2!! Gluten Free AND Vegan donut!! Vegan cookies!! GF power bars!! Love. Love. Love. This location is clean, the workers are kind and offer a big smile. They are helpful and polite, ensuring you get the drink you'd like. No fancy coffees, but many wonderful treats that are adapting to a variety of diets. Limited to NO seating inside, so it's a good place to grab coffee/tea and a snack on the run.

Awesome place to get a quick snack and cup of coffee! Literally everything is $2, and they serve La Colombe coffee. Service is always fast, friendly, and patient, and the location is perfect for on-the-go coffee runs.

Pretty good coffee with some unique bends and flavors, I got the banana oatmeal date latte. Glad I got to try it. Solid spot. Food was ok, but like most coffee shops not the center of attention.

I'm all for cheap and delicious eats and Matto fits the bill! $2 for everything including pastries and coffee. I had the chocolate chip cookie which was ginormous and filled with huge chocolate chunks and got a taste of the coffee cake. Both were delicious and my wallet was super happy. Not to mention, the service is super friendly. Pro tip: ask them to warm your pastry - makes it even more delicious on a cold day!

MATTO is BY-FAR my favorite grab-n-go place around. I usually just get their chai latte when one of my colleagues does a coffee run and had never visited the store myself. Every one at work has been raving about this place and the fact that everything is just $2 excluding tax. I finally decided to come check out this place myself. I asked for the Nutella shell after the amazing things my colleagues had to say about it. The guy directly put into into a bag, so make sure to mention you'd like it "toasted" if you would. He was then toasting it for me when I pulled out my card and I was told - minimum $4 for card. I then noticed the sign that says that. I was going to get another Nutella shell, when the owner walks up ", and says: "Just get one if you need only one". We then chatted for a few about the store and I mentioned how amazing my colleagues and I think this place is. Not only is it great value for money, but great tasting too. Absolutely delighted with the variety of items in this store and the hospitality. Most definitely going back, with cash. ;) :)

Cannot express how great this little business is. Coffees, juices, cakes sandwiches all 2$! (Without tax so roughly 2.17$ an item). Coffee is good, I usually get iced with a syrup and tastes as good as any other establishment. Staff are friendly too. Only negative is sometimes there's a queue (rush hour).

Prices are great. The almond cake, chocolate chip cookie and hot mocha are great. Line moves quickly :) Friendly service. $4 minimum on cards. Will go again...anyone have any insight on the stuffed foccaccia with Mozzarella or Spinach Bureka? I would love to try!

Everything is $2. It's not a promotional price and will be $2 per each item permanently. The items range from espressos, cappuccinos, sandwiches, bagels, bakery goods, juices, soup, and salads. Card minimum is $4 so you just have to buy 2 things if you don't have cash!

Solid cold brew for $2.50ish, a price point which feels nearly unheard of these days. The solo dude at the counter worked the line at a reasonable pace. Most pastry and breakfast options were gone by 9am so I'm assuming those are popular. Altogether, can't complain, just wish I were closer by.

Stopped in, almost by accident. Very cute, and love the concept of the $2 everything. Now I have a new favorite little cafe to go to!

Amazing coffee and pastries for only $2. So excited to have this coffee shop close by. Excellent coffee and great service.

This is a Kosher bakery and coffee shop chain where everything is $2 (not including tax) near my work. They have muffins, croissants, sandwiches (cut in half), pastries, and drinks (iced and hot Italian espresso). The quality of the food and drink was high despite the cheap price of $2. I ordered an ice coffee and a spinach boureka. A boureka is a popular Israeli pastry that's made from puff pastry with various fillings inside. I asked for it to be toasted and it was delicious. It was fresh, full of spinach filling, and the puff pastry was flaky. The ice coffee was refreshing and cold on a hot summer day. There isn't any seating but the shop was packed with people even though I went after lunch. The pistachio pastries and muffins looked good. Some items are not a good deal like the cookies and the sandwiches (no meat, only half so pretty small). I will definitely be back to try their other items. FYI - there's a minimum $4 purchase to use credit card.

I had a smoked salmon bagel for only $2 and it was amazing. Coffee was really good too.

The price is really good. But the coffee is not. It gets the job done as far as coffee goes if you're on a budget but it doesn't taste correct.