Café Leon Dore — Restaurant in New York

I finally visited Café Leon Dore at 214 Mulberry Street, Nolita, NYC — and it was everything people hype it up to be. Nestled in a fashion boutique, this café delivers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere that blends Greek-inspired coffee culture with stylish design.

Their signature Freddo Cappuccino (and Freddo Espresso) lives up to the hype — frothy, beautifully layered, and incredibly photogenic. The cappuccino is shaken over ice, producing a light foam that perfectly balances bitter espresso and smooth, cloud-like skim milk. Add a drizzle of honey if you like a touch of sweetness.  

In addition to the iced drinks, they serve hot Greek coffee, classic drip coffee, espresso, teas, and a tasteful selection of Greek pastries like kouign-amann, croissants, and almond cookies. Everything pairs beautifully with their drinks.()

The space itself is minimalist yet cozy, anchored by walnut paneling, gold accents, marble counters, and lush Persian rugs — the perfect venue for both fashion fans and coffee lovers. While indoor seating is limited, you can enjoy outdoor seats or take your order to go. 

There’s usually a line out front, but it’s understandable given how iconic the café has become in the local food and fashion scene. For many, a Freddo Cappuccino from Café Leon Dore is considered one of NYC’s must‑have coffee moments. 

Overall, a bite-sized café experience with big style — perfect for Instagram-worthy photos, quality coffee, and a glimpse into the unique fusion of brand, culture, and taste. A must-visit if you’re...

Beautiful little cafe giving off Nolita/Soho vibes. They have repainted the shop to black this year (from white) which still looked good and gave it a fresher look. We went as soon as they opened but that also meant the outdoor chairs were not yet in place and available. oh well.

so inside was cute (like in both looks and size lol). There wasnt any seating so we just did a grab-and-go. There are some merchandise for sale and I was so tempted to get an espresso cup. The pastries looked great and so far Ive tried their hazelnut croissant which was so good! the chocolate chip was very yummy too! I hope i could try more soon as all looked really fresh and delicious.

and since we’re here, we had to try their Freddo Cappuccino of course. I added simple syrup to mine and it was perfect! I didnt really expect to enjoy it so much but I did! Line isnt as long now compared to...

Purchased a Freddo espresso with honey instead of sugar. It was delicious; I’ve definitely had better coffee, my only complaint was that the coffee wasn’t sweet enough and I should’ve gotten honey and sugar or just sugar, couldn’t even taste the honey. Also purchased a green tea; also with honey, and it was delicious. I’m not really a tea drinker but this was good. Location of cafe is very busy but beautiful. The cafe is very small besides the 4 employees behind the counter, the cafe can have maybe 6-8 customers. No tables or chairs so it’s really meant to be a to go place. DECOR WAS NICE VERY BEAUTIFUL CAFE, not wheelchair friendly. I honestly didn’t really interact with the staff much besides making my order, but they were progressional and quick with our order, barely had to wait. I would recommend the cafe if shopping nearby, not...