Urban Backyard

Stumbled upon this place as our hotel was nearby and my only regret was that we didn't find it earlier in the trip. Thankfully we looked at reviews prior to coming because it led us to try the ube latte (which I don't believe is on their written menu). The ube latte had a true ube flavour from what I know from the Philippines and it was absolutely delicious. We came back the next morning right when the cafe opened to squeeze in another ube latte for our flight!

The Ube Latte was a unique twist to the traditional latte, and the flavor was enjoyable. The vibrant purple hue was visually appealing, and the initial sips had a delightful balance of sweetness and creaminess. However, as we neared the end of our drinks, the texture became a bit chunky.

Moving on to the ambiance, the cafe's size was a bit smaller than we had anticipated. While the cozy atmosphere added a certain charm, it also made the seating arrangements a bit cramped. Finding a comfortable spot proved to be a challenge, especially during peak hours.

Pretty nice interior and pretty decent coffee! I could use a little stronger flavor of rose in rose latte but still overall pretty good coffee!!

Cozy and dimly lit, this cafe's drinks and deserts are really good. The only downside being that there's only two tables of seating available inside alongside outdoor seating which is admittedly not ideal. Otherwise I really recommend trying their signature ube latte!

Ok wow this ube latte is legit. Not a taro knock off and doesn’t taste like powder. I’m sold. Take my money. I’ll be back. Pastries look good but I’ll have to review those another time.

It’s a cute little shop (emphasis on little) so if you’re coming to sit and chill come during an off hour because it was crowded at 4:30 on a Tuesday.

Seems they also have wifi as there were people working.

Probably the nicest coffee shop in the neighborhood. Great service. Matcha latte was delicious. No sugar free milk alternatives but the place is so good I will be back. Seating inside and outside. WiFi available.

So cute. Chai tea great and I had two little mini cupcakes that were too adorable. Almost didn't want to eat them. The brownie cookie was really good too.

It has been awhile since my last visit. Nestled near SoHo, its botanical atmosphere adorned with festive halloween decors like pumpkins and terrifying fake spiders.

＊ Pumpkin Pie Latte
Its velvety foam was generously sprinkled with a delicate dusting of pumpkin spice, and the first sip was nothing short of a cinnamon-y and gingery aroma. I had some really sweet pumpkin spice lattes before but this one was lightly sweetened. A shot of espresso provided a robust and slightly bitter undertone to balance out the pumpkin purée.

＊ Rose Cardamom Latte
I usually steer away from rose lattes as I’m afraid of the artificial aroma of rose syrup, but this rose cardamom latte slapped. It combined espresso and milk with the natural fragrance of rose and cardamom. Some dried rose petals were added as a garnish to make it aesthetically pleasing.

＊ Masala Chai Mini Cupcake
＊ Pumpkin Spice Mini Cupcake
Aww their mini succulent cupcakes are almost too cute to eat! These eye candies are obviously designed to be appreciated visually. The flavor of pumpkin spice was weak, but both the flavors and cupcake texture were better than the masala chai one. FYI these spooky cuties are available from noon!

＊ Pumpkin Loaf w/ Spiced Cream Cheese
Well…probably the most awful loaf I’ve ever eaten. The second when we cut the loaf with our forks, we could literally feel the terribly dry and crumbly texture. It was so bad that we told the barista and he refunded us. I really appreciated their immediate remedy, so I will still go back for their high quality coffee but definitely not their pastries.

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The café was small but cozy. Love the botanical design with green plants and wood furnitures - a lovely coffee break from the hustle and bustle in Manhattan. Plenty of pastry choices and beverages provided. Seasonal drinks are also available so make sure you check them out (they have Pumpkin Pie Latte, Autumn Spice Latte and Rose Cardamom Latte as fall specials!)

＊ Flat White w/ Oat Milk
＊ Hot Latte
＊ Regular Coffee w/ Milk
As for the milk espresso, the mixing was good with cute tulip latte art. The egg shape latte cups boosted the quality of a decent coffee. The taste of beans was nutty, which had a great chemistry with milk.

＊ Lychee Black Tea
Served with a transparent teapot, a little glass and a wooden tray. Refreshing floral fragrance with subtle lychee flavor.

My Recommendations:
Flat White, Latte

Worth Returning ? Yes