Joe Coffee

okay drink choices. okay ambiance. okay service. typical tea flavor bags. nothing too special.

$ 3.50 for iced coffee at a place with a C health grade? No thanks

If you want coffee that will wake you up, you should drink from here. I got an espresso macchiato (3.50) and even though it may be in a small cup, it is very strong! Love it.
The employees are super friendly and the atmosphere is very cozy.

This is my local. I buy coffee here several times a week. It is very good and the staff are wonderful. I am concerned through that the City hygiene rated has recently dropped from an A to a C. This might make me think twice about future visits. Too bad.

I don’t know, maybe it’s just me but their coffee tastes just like Starbucks with the only difference being that you get your order much quicker here and they have simple syrup readily available at the milk station.
It’s fine if you like Starbucks but I’m kind of tired of it.

I love Joe Coffee but the Chelsea location is by far my favorite. The staff is incredibly friendly and they always have my order written out on a cup before I even order. The tall brunette lesbian with the glasses always makes sure to make my morning with her smile and great energy– the rest of the staff also always makes me feel at home which is what a neighborhood coffee shop should be. Not quite sure why there is a location inside London Terraces when we have this great shop with great vibes, happy baristas and great music playing. Thanks for being wonderful, Chelsea JOE!

I love Joe (local coffee chain)! I was walking to the train from Patti Smitt’s photography show at Robert Miller Gallery last night when I noticed a crushed Joe cup on the ground. Yes! That meant there had to be one nearby. I pulled out my handy dandy app. And I was about half way crossing the street and had to turn around. With only 7 minutes left until close, I rushed into the shop. There was no wait.
I was still on my Patti Smith high! (I got to meet her) I ordered a hot chocolate to go. The clerk was blasting Bjork! I complimented his musical choice. He told me he had created a Women Folk Singers Mix and we were listening to his Women Rock Mix! I wish he would have made me some cd’s. I love female vocalist and always had a strong selection in my old school mix tapes. We chatted about NY moments and volunteering.
As I was leaving I noticed the lids were so geometrical on the inside, reminiscent of diamonds. I asked the clerk if they use them at all the shops. He said yes and that the lids are designed to give the customer the experience of «drinking from a porcelain cup» instead of a hole! How fascinating! I thought it was wonderful that a coffee shop would put that much effort into the customer experience. I think I normally like seeing the coffee design that I never put the lid on. But last night I had the lid and I could tell the difference.
The location is small and intimate. It has some small, leather seating against the wall and some tables and chairs. I enjoy some Art Deco detailing from the coffee bar to the mirror on the wall. A good spot to remember in Chelsea.
Thanks for staying open guys!
Also note: No whip, I repeat, no whip for hot chocolates and also not too sweet, just in case that’s what you are looking for. Joe does always have a collection of treats so not to worry your pretty little head!

Cute little café in Chelsea. Ordered the latte extra hot. Coffee is just ok here. But good space to meet with friends. Service is decent too.

Joe Coffee doesn’t look like much from the street, but open the door and you enter into a charming coffee shop with a comfy and cozy feel that makes you want to stay a while. Seating is limited so if you can’t find a seat, you can walk down 23^rd street to the Highline and sip on your coffee while taking in the fresh air and greenery. On a cool autumn day, I recommend their seasonal hot apple cider.

The coffee was OK but there was a dog in the kitchen… Yikes

The best Joe Coffee in the city with the best counter people that have to face the crazy vortex of Chelsea clientele! Excellent coffee. Smart talented counter people and crazy good mild brew that doesn’t need sugar to make it sippably delicious. Almost always only drink iced coffee here, but the hibiscus tea is so fuqing delicious I could drink a gallon of it.
Also when I need a full puppy upper I order a HERO. Which is an iced mocha with an extra shot. Within an hour you feel like a SUPERHERO! Ask for it by name. Tell em Brion sent ya.

Good, but pricey hot coffee. Definitely more interesting flavor profile than your typical drip coffee. The iced coffee however, is overpriced. Once you’re hooked on cold brew, its hard to go back and Joe’s is sold at a cold brew price point. It wasn’t bad, but there are better options in the area or you could stick with something cheaper like Dunks. I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt on the espresso drinks, it looked like they knew what they were doing, but I didn’t get to try any.

My friends and I found this place on Unilocal when we were walking around Chelsea and we all loved it! It was a cute small place and we stayed there for a little to get something to drink and rest our feet from all the walking.
I ordered the Iced Chai Latte and it was one of the best I’ve ever had. It had just the right about of sweetness to it and it was very refreshing.
Service was great! Staff was very nice. I would definitely go back to Joe’s Coffee whenever I come back to NY!

Strong! I got a small cappuccino and it’s all I needed. I’m feeling the buzz still, 2 hours later.
I appreciated that the barista forewarned us that they don’t do iced cappuccino because the steamed milk water’s down ice too much, so that it would be a latte instead.
The topping counter is clean and accessible (I always take note of this at places since sometimes it’s a mess), however, they didn’t have cinnamon or chocolate powder out!
As for pastries, we got a croissant and cinnamon roll, both were delicious. I like that the cinnamon roll isn’t drenched in sweet, so you can actually taste the pastry itself. They do it right!
I got the yogurt parfait which was hearty, natural and filling. If you don’t like truly plain yogurt, I don’t recommend this since it tastes so homemade. I felt healthy eating it!

Tasty tasty coffee served by lesbians (if your lucky). We like very much!
I’ll give like 30 seconds of being serious: Super nice staff, great tasting coffee. We LOVE the gluten free pistachio cardamom pound cake. great texture and taste.
This is the perfect morning walk from the house to get morning coffee and a little nibble.

Love the coffee here! The baristas are always friendly, fast and great at their jobs. They are always happy and smiling and I really appreciate that in the morning before I have had my coffee. We both can’t be cranky !!
I love their brews and their lattes, the brews are especially delicious and I often will have a brew over the latte.
The line is never crazy, and the smell when you walk in is heavenly. I have brought my parents coffee beans from here and they said it was one of the better ones they have had.
If you are a coffee lover I would definitely check this place out.

Eh…
Touted as one of the best coffee shops in NYC, Joe’s leaves quite a bit to be desired.
The pastries are doable but nothing to highlight. The coffee is even worse. I’ve given this place several tries but I’m always left disappointed.
The blend that they use for their espresso drinks is reminiscent of plastic. It has a horrible aftertaste that I just can’t seem to get over. I thought maybe it was this specific location, but after visiting their other locations throughout NYC, I realized the problem is widespread.
Now I am by no means a coffee expert, but after having tasted coffee in Turkey, Italy, Israel, Venezuela and throughout the USA, I know what tastes good and what doesn’t. It’s not Starbucks bad. That is a whole different beast. But the flavor is just dull and plastic-​like.
To quote Mr. Sondheim…
Seems a downright shame. Seems an awful waste.

Great coffee, but limited seating and no wifi means that this is better for to-​go than lingering. Almond croissant was subpar (their pastries are from Ovenly in Brooklyn which I’ve heard good things about, but whatever). I was expecting it to have almond paste inside like just about every almond croissant I’ve ever eaten, but there wasn’t any — just a sprinkling of almonds and powdered sugar atop a regular croissant. Anyway, the coffee is good, but you’re better off heading to Café Grumpy or the like for a good coffee-​and-​chill session.

A cute and hipster-​ish coffee spot for the younger group of lads and families that live in the neighborhood. It’s close enough to the Highline to attract just enough tourists, but not an unbearable amount.
This has been my go-​to spot in the mornings as I am trying to catch the train to work and our favorite place to lounge on Sunday mornings when I am feeling extra lazy.
There is a small bench right outside but it’s usually packed with Frenchie-​owners and baby carts.
The tables and seats inside of the coffee shop are close together and are limited, but I find that’s the case with most coffee shops in Manhattan. But I’ve always lucked out with grabbing a seat.
I would not recommend coming here with a laptop.
They have Donut Plant doughnuts! And croissants and muffins.
They do not have heartier, savory breakfast items though.

Came here on a whim when I had some extra time before catching a bus out of town and was pleasantly surprised. I’m not a super hipster coffee drinker and tend to take everything with milk and sugar, but the staff was super friendly and helpful in helping me decide what to get.
Debated between the espresso machiato or the americano misto and ultimately ended up with the misto. Both were about $ 3.50 each so price seemed standard for a coffee house and if not even a bit lower. Misto came in a cute cup with a floral design on the cream and I was pretty stoked (my first flower design!!). Friend got an iced coffee where small has a double shot and the large has 2 double shots – BE WARNED OF CAFFEINE ADDICTION!
The place is small and definitely could use some more seating, but it’s quaint and has good vibes and good coffee. They have standard syrup and sugards and all your milk and creams laid out (including soy, which I thought was a nice touch!!) so you can adjust your coffee to your liking. All your standard needs are here along with some helpful people behind the counter and you can sit as long as you’d like with few disturbances aside from it being a fairly busy shop through the day. Everyone’s gotta get their fix, yakno?