Chill coffee shop with a living-room setup providing carefully sourced light bites & gourmet teas.
At a glance
#388 of 605 Bars in New York #485 of 756 Restaurants in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 4.30
Rating breakdown
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5 ★64%
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4 ★19%
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3 ★8%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★5%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Black Cat LES?
- Black Cat LES is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 439 reviews.
- How does Black Cat LES rank in New York?
- Black Cat LES is #388 of 605 Bars in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Black Cat LES located?
- 172 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, United States — 2.8 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Black Cat LES?
- Phone: +1 646-918-7711 · Website: blackcatles.com
The staff is VERY rude and clearly unhappy at this job. No effort with customers. The man wearing glasses burst out and used the F words multiple times, yelling for no reason. The woman was just nonchalant and couldn’t care less of what she was doing. The coffee was cold ans the avo toast over priced !
Oh and the wifi does not work !
Oh and the wifi does not work !
Good coffee with a cozy layout and feel. Leather couches and seating to do your own thing or bring some friends, play games, and enjoy the AC.
The drinks were good, but unfortunately, the mood of the servers was very bad. I felt like I was not welcome and my order (iced latte/espresso tonic) was an inconvenience. I am not sure why this was the case, but it's a shame as the cafe seems like a nice hangout spot otherwise.
3rd time back, wanted to give it every chance. Decor and cozy vibe is good, coffee was okay. Had a weirdly long wait for just smearing some cream cheese on an untoasted bagel. No air circulation, so really stuffy when hot. They'd benefit from a policy for people to get out after maybe an hour, two? Couldn't sit anywhere while no less than 4 people were on laptops with empty drink cups - or NO cups/food items. I get it, it's nice to work at a cafe, but when seating is THAT limited? I dunno. You could absolutely find better coffee, service, and actual seats elsewhere.
The coziest coffee shop!!! I want this place to stay in business forever because this is what we need. Good prices, loads of drinks, ample seating, good customer service, an events calendar and a bunch of vintage board games to play with your friends. Long live Black Cat LES.
Love this place. Got an iced caramel macchiato and it was super yummy. Food could be better though. I got a caprese sandwich and it was fine just nothing special. Also they didn’t toast the bread.
Nice, cozy ambiance. Ordered an iced chai and chatted with a friend. I have it on their good authority that their smoothies are also good. The music was great as well
Black Cat LES has an inconspicuous storefront for a Lower East Side cafe. once through the door, the interior opens up into a surprisingly medium/large space. it’s well-maintained and clean. the vibe is very community living room with a variety of seating options. lots of laptop-pers & tablet-ers at work when here last. there’s WiFi for those who need it. there are live events at night like music, readings, comedy, etc.
there’s a variety coffee & tea drinks on the menu as well as variety of simple savory eats like sandwiches, toasts, and bagels. got a large drip coffee to fight a chilly weekday off with hot caffeine and it did the job. strong coffee, nice caffeine kick. it was a huge cup of coffee and it warmed up and sped up my walk of endless errands in the neighborhood.
the staff is very chill and kind. cafes like this are becoming the rarity in NYC. cherish the neighborhood gems.
there’s a variety coffee & tea drinks on the menu as well as variety of simple savory eats like sandwiches, toasts, and bagels. got a large drip coffee to fight a chilly weekday off with hot caffeine and it did the job. strong coffee, nice caffeine kick. it was a huge cup of coffee and it warmed up and sped up my walk of endless errands in the neighborhood.
the staff is very chill and kind. cafes like this are becoming the rarity in NYC. cherish the neighborhood gems.
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