Love this place. It is the perfect getaway in midtown. It’s upstairs and easy to miss from the street. It is usually very quiet, which is hard to find in the city. I usually get a coffee or tea, and some mochi for dessert. They also have some great meditation classes. Thumbs up overall.
Crystal T.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 New York, NY
A veritable oasis. I made the pilgrimage on foot from 60 blocks and a couple of avenues away. Arrived with frozen hands in spite of my smartphone-friendly Uniqlo gloves, and savored a cup of Moroccan mint tea, a chocolate muffin, and a novel I brought(The Other Me by Saskia Sarginson). Great place to read or write or meditate. Felt very comfortable, and the people here are genuinely kind.
Nic L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Shrewsbury, MA
The most peaceful little spot in midtown! Beware, it’s easy to lose track of time and a sense of where you really are in here(middle of NYC). I had 2 hours to kill, and by the time it was up, I still wasn’t ready to leave.
Kasia J.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 KNICKERBOCKER, NY
We found this place while waiting for our train. We wanted a quiet place where we could read and enjoy a nice cup of tea and coffee. We had the jasmine green tea(perfect!) and a black coffee(strong and flavorful). Recommend if you’re trying to get away from the noisy, fast-paced madison square garden and penn station vibe. Also, there is wifi!
Glen C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Decatur, Atlanta, GA
Great spot for getting work done. Very friendly staff, and they certainly won’t proselytize you or anything.
Eleonora B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 New York, NY
If you’re looking for a truly peaceful place in the city(especially in winter, when Central Parks gets a bit too unbearable for«peace») try this little bookstore. The main books are related to Falun Dafa, but you can also come and get some work done in their coffee shop area with a view on 30th street. The décor is peaceful and it’s very quiet. Try their tea for a change, it’s very nice.
Rina Y.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 New York, NY
Going up the stairs felt a little sketchy like entering a pseudo cult society. It smelt like a mixture of incense and mold. But once you are up there, it’s a quiet, comfortable space to read your book, study, or have quiet conversation with your friends, the café area has good varieties of tea for very good price, and there are plenty of outlets and has wi-fi, too. I’m excited to find this place. The downside: +It closes around 7:00 pm which is pretty early. +If you are sensitive to smell of incense like me, it takes a few minutes to get used to it.
Chris B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Washington, DC
Tianti Books is one of the most serene, powerful, wonderful places I’ve stepped foot in in a long, long, time. The owner is inspiring, and it really feels like you’ve stepped out of NYC and into your self. Not only is the café/meditation space quiet and filled with amazing books, the owner is also incredibly accommodating. He spent hours with me talking about the failures of the communist party and the truth behind Chairman Mao. There’s also power outlets everywhere and it’s a solid 2 blocks from Penn Station. I almost thought about not writing this review because I hope this place never loses it’s amazing vibe, but it’s just too good to keep to myself.
Samantha Z.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 New York, NY
GREAT spot. Spacious, outlets, friendliest staff ever. I got a muffin and cappuccino which were both delightful. Worth a stop if you’re in the area.
Jennifer C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Malba, Queens, NY
By far one of the most peaceful, quiet and spacious space in NYC. The staff is extremely kind and the coffee and teas served here are solid. The wifi is by far the fastest and most reliable connection I have had in a café. The bathroom is super clean, alike the rest of the bookstore/café. Food might be a bit limited here, but who really comes here to eat? A 16oz French Pressed Coffee is $ 3 and a pot of tea for 2 range around $ 11(depending on the type of tea you select). This is the best place to concentrate and get some serious thinking, reading or work done!
Sarah-Alice H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 New York, NY
This is one of those places where, when you’re here, it’s so easy to forget you’re in a huge metropolitan area. The café is quiet with calm music. There’s free wifi and the patrons tend to be on the quiet side. I ordered a cappuccino and it was divine. I’ll definitely come back.
Mira A.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Manhattan, NY
This place is an oasis. Peaceful, calm, quiet, and with good tea and excellent service.
Rose F.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Somerville, MA
After a stressful arrival to Penn Station where I realized I left my phone charger behind and was running out of power, I stumbled upon Tianti on Unilocal.New phone charger in hand, I ascended the stairs to the second floor and was greeted halfway up by a lovely woman who welcomed me to the shop and explained they were in the middle of rearranging some things but that I was welcome to come in. As soon as I reached the top of the stairs, I felt like I had escaped the overwhelming energy of New York and was immediately transported to a peaceful space. Quiet, meditative music, cool air, and an abundance of outlets(close to seating too!) surrounded me. It’s perfect. I don’t even notice the employees rearranging things toward the back of the shop. I’m sipping an iced green tea which is very flavorful and refreshing. What a gem.
Colton B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Lexington, SC
This place is a hidden gem! Half of it is a Buddhist book store and the other half is a coffee shop. They have a well kept restroom, there’s always plenty of seating, the wifi works great, and they give free pastries with a beverage after 1. It’s a little warm by the window and the repetitive oriental music but that’s literally the only faults I can find with the place. Check it out!
Connor H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 New York, NY
UNBELIEVABLE place. I’m in the process of relocating to NYC for work so once I am here I will be here quite a bit. They offer a peaceful, quiet atmosphere to study, read, or just straight up chill. They also offer free classes for a meditation technique, which I can;t remember right now. But for how chill vibes are here alone it deserves 5 stars.
Lisa H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 New York, NY
nice and quiet really nice people free wifi with a purchase only downer is no savory options only sweet base pastries which I figure is the more popular option at a tea spot
Cheney W.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Duluth, GA
The place was really peaceful and cozy. The entrance is quite hidden. The café has pretty good tea. We had the white rose white tea and the oolong passion fruit tea. The rose one was pretty light and the passion fruit tea was quite sweet and tangy. Overall it was a nice experience and we got to enjoy our tea in the seating area which included chairs, tables, and sofas. There was also a view of the street below. Overall it was a pretty nice, serene experience.
Brendan C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Los Angeles, CA
A hidden gem! So peaceful, and large, with lots of nice seating. Great place to do work or relax.
Francisco P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Baltimore, MD
Great service. We had a large French press(was about 6 cups) and chocolate muffin(pretty big too). Both were pretty good. This seems like a great place to work as it is very quiet(it’s a bookstore) and there’s tons of outlets(there’s even USB ports).
David C.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Flushing, NY
Came here for the first time. Nice peaceful environment with excellent authentic Italian cappuccino using organic sugar. They also have some green tea ice cream if you’re in the mood.