Cuppa Hive Coffee — Restaurant in New York

If you're looking for a warm, inviting spot to enjoy a cup of delicious coffee, this charming little coffee shop is the place to be. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with a comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a cozy ambiance that immediately makes you feel at home.

The drinks are consistently delicious and perfectly brewed, whether you're a fan of classic espresso, a creamy latte, or something more adventurous like a matcha. They also offer a variety of pastries and snacks that pair perfectly with your coffee, making it a complete experience.

Review update after 5 months, for the attention of owners.

Cuppa Hive Coffee is a wonderful café with a great atmosphere and excellent drinks. I truly love this place and always enjoy stopping by. It has a cozy interior, pleasant music, and delicious coffee—everything you need for a nice break.

However, lately, I’ve encountered a serious problem: the café is literally turning into a coworking space. The number of people with laptops occupying tables for hours has become excessive. The last time my family and I visited, we couldn’t even find a free table because about 85% of the café was taken up by people working on their computers, while the remaining 5–6 guests without laptops were squeezed into a corner, hastily drinking their coffee. There was no space for my family and me inside, so we ended up sitting outside on a bench near the café, eating our sandwiches with coffee and leave it disappointed. I’d also like to point out that in the 15 minutes we were there, not a single person with a laptop finished their work or freed up a table.

I understand that many people work remotely nowadays, but a café is still not an office. Most guests only need 20–30 minutes to enjoy their coffee and take a short break—not several hours of work. As a result, Cuppa Hive no longer feels like a café, but more like a remote work hub where regular visitors struggle to find a seat.

I really hope the management takes notice of this situation and implements some form of regulation. Perhaps setting a time limit for laptop use at tables or designating a separate area for those who want to work would help. This would restore a balance between ensuring all guests’ comfort and preventing the café’s cozy atmosphere from being completely replaced by a work-oriented environment. I’d love to keep coming here, but for now, it’s becoming...

Cool place. Subtle racism . They smile at the some patrons and not others. Prevalent throughout the slope. BLM unless you actually have to participate in the process.

Edit: So in response to management. I have been to your establishment many times since it opened. I have witnessed this behavior numerous times by a few employees. Today it was just so blatant I finally wrote a review. I ordered and was met with curtness. I asked the cashier to heat up my pastry and there was a visible hesitation and annoyance. The next person in line was a black woman and again, curtness, no welcome, no thank you. The bare minimum of service, with a face full pained expression. The next was a white woman. The interaction couldn’t have been more welcoming and cheerful. The most annoying part is the gaslighting because to some extent you must witness and experience these interactions and the palpable tension that arises from ordering a cup of coffee. Just do better. Less words more action.

Finally here is what ChatGPT thinks of your response:

Addressing Subtle Racism: The response mentions your specific example of inconsistent smiling and gestures, acknowledging its importance in hospitality. However, it focuses on defending the staff’s intentions rather than critically examining whether unconscious biases might be at play. If your concern was about systemic or unconscious behaviors rather than explicit intentions, this part might feel...

Very good coffee, pastries seemingly appear fresh… But expensive compared to local coffee shops in the neighborhood (Connecticut Muffin up the street up the street; Winter Terrace bagels; the bakery coffee shop on Prospect Park W. 16th St.) but the ambience is very nice large sitting area where you can read and write… Patio furniture in front of the store but because of the constant traffic 15 street including buses, motorbikes, UPS trucks… It’s not a place where you want to sit for more than 15 minutes… Noticeable thing is the expense… a large Latte (size in Brooklyn means a large is a medium… A medium is a small… And a small is a Mini me) and a plain croissant will cost you $11 without a tip (In fact, I have stopped tipping at coffee shops. It’s ridiculous! You’ll end up paying $13 for a coffee and a bagel… That is ridiculous. No more tipping! I will round it off to the nearest dollar for example, if it’s $11.12 around it off to $11.50 if it’s over $.50 round it off to the nearest dollar). A good place for kids… If you’re walking around with your baby, it’s a nice place to stop in… But be ready to open up...