Georgie’s Cafe & Bar — Restaurant in New York

I like many others was attracted to the cafe due to its lush greenery on social media. So I decided to go. Its entrance is not the last entrance on the street but rather second to last. While the cafe is on the second floor, on the basement level is a rock climbing wall/area. It has lockers on the first floor in front of the elevator you can use to get to the cafe (in addition to the stairs that are closer to the entrance). There is truth in advertising because the cafe is as green as it appears with real flora. Even the stairs are covered with greenery off to the side. It was cute that near the register they offer cuttings of similar plants. When I came late on a weekday, most of the seats were filled but some people decided to sit on the stairs (I think there was enough space for them to do that plus not be a hazard to people using the stairs). The cafe offerings had standard fare with additional offerings and twists that reflect the Hong Kong influence. They had Hong Kong milk tea and pastries like pineapple bun, bbq pork bun and hot dog bun. I just had an oat milk matcha with brown sugar caramel syrup (extra charge). The matcha was throughly mixed and I saw the barista using a whisk for a period of time. The cafe has long lunch tables in addition to small circular tables ideal for 1-3 people to use. I found a seat at the long table but closer to closing, I could have nabbed a circular table. There were outlets available and also wifi but you needed to sign up for an account to use it so I was hesitant to do so. They do have bathrooms and...

Recommend trying the Grilled Cheese with Chinese sausage. Flavorful and unique. Other bakery staples were good, too. Make sure they’re all warmed up. The Bo Lo Yau (pineapple bun with butter) had a crunchy top, a good smash of sweetness and saltiness. The pork bun had more onion than I preferred, but still good. Egg tart was fine.

While the HK Milk Tea had a strong flagrant tea taste, the milk wasn’t up to par as the drink was not as silky as I had expected. Not sure if evaporated milk was used.

The atmosphere is amazing. Lively and crowded, yet it still feels very spacious due to the open atrium. The wood, plants and dark metal give it a welcoming warmth. The customers are very chill and mellow. Everyone is busy...

Pros -gorgeous airy space -tons of seating -good wifi -open late for a coffee shop

Cons -unfriendly cashiers. Workers seem uninterested and stand offish -workers use profanity in front of customers -ordered a small cold brew and the guy cashier he put in the super small water cup which was supposed to be a 12oz pour -staff never clean or wipe the seating areas -bathroom is frequently out of paper towels/ unkept -HK milk tea does not taste authentic -drinks taste water down. Too much ice

Suggestions -improve customer service. Have staff bring out drinks to customers instead of yelling name...