GREY Cafe — Restaurant in New York

In short, Grey is undoubtedly my favorite cafe in Queens, providing the perfect balance between a social and a study cafe. The menu items I ordered in the past exceeded my expectations and were consistent—meaning each time I purchased an item, it tasted just as good as the last, no matter which staff member prepared it. The lattes here are exceptional, not only in taste, but in presentation as well. The barista, Yong, is very talented and creates the most unbelievable latte art! To summarize briefly, other places pale in comparison to Grey but for those who care for a more detailed review, please read below:

More often than not, I find myself returning to Grey Cafe several times a week as Grey provides the most fitting environment for me to complete my work. In terms of layout, there is a lower section on the ground floor where music is playing at a reasonable volume and an upper section void of music for those who prefer to work in the absence of sound. The lower section is spacious with several sizable tables providing a suitable space for larger groups (or for those who enjoy working in the close proximity of strangers). Single smaller tables also line the walls of the cafe with numerous outlets located beneath the seats. In the upstairs seating area, there are even more outlets present, a comfortable couch, and a second bathroom. I personally like the upper level for writing leisurely or painting and the lower level for studying or completing homework assignments. In terms of the menu items, Grey has a wide variety of drinks to choose from along with some dessert and sandwich/bagel options. Some of the drinks that I highly recommend are the Maple Latte, Lavender Latte, Coffee Cream drink, Affogato and Matcha Latte. If you order the lattes to stay, a barista named Yong can pour the most wonderful latte art designs. I got a monkey last time which made my drink even more enjoyable because it was so pleasing to look at! The presentation leaves me astonished every time. They also offer an Acai bowl which I am fond of because it is refreshing and made to order, coming with a variety of toppings like strawberries, blueberries, bananas, chia seeds, ect. (as you can see in the pictures included). A favorite dessert of mine is their delicious homemade puddings which come in 3 flavors: banana, matcha, and tiramisu for around $5.99, I believe. The banana pudding at Grey closely resembles the one sold at Magnolia Bakery, just more conveniently located—it is a must try! In terms of the staff members, Grey has the most accommodating and hospitable workers behind the counter. I have never had a negative encounter or trouble customizing my order which I greatly appreciate. All in all, if you have never been to Grey, try it...

Recently had the pleasure of checking out this great cafe.

I didn’t know what to expect coming into this cafe. It was a block away from my normal go to place but I wanted to see why this cafe had high reviews. I’ve been privileged to checkout other cafes in the area and inside the city for lattes or pastries, but for the most part, it was to be productive. I also think it’s quite difficult to find the right balance of ambiance, food/drink and the usual visitors to get the right level of comfort for a visitor to be productive. Glad to say this is one of the exceptions. The interior wasn’t fancy or decorative. It was just comfortable and cozy. It didn’t have the best of interiors but just good enough for one not be conscience about it. Majority of the guest i observed were there working or studying. The cafe had some outside seatings and two inside seating areas. The main seating area was on the level of the service counter. Most of the seatings were comprised of small tables, ideal for one or two people, spaced not too much apart and a large bench. The second level was a small elevated area where labeled for groups of “4 or more”. When I arrived at the cafe, there were no seats on the main level but the staff quickly took notice at the situation and guided me to the group area where there were available seats. Guessing the “4 or more” rules only applies when there are open seats on the main level.

They had a lot of great selections for drinks and desserts. Being able to have variety of selections to try and enjoy while spending your day working and studying, makes this place a must for anyone looking for a good cafe to be productive. I think it’s the combination of food, drinks and people that makes this place a delight. I had an iced latte and a matcha pudding. They were both great. As for my personal experience, this place ranks among the top for being the most productive and comfortable setting in the area. Would recommend this place to work or study but would not recommend for a...

Older woman with bad eyebrows told me small enclosure outside was for group seating, but there was no sign saying that and there was no more available outlets to charge my laptop. I was a bit confused and wasn’t bothering anyone from being seated but decided to get ready to leave anyways.

She comes back with tape and a sign 5 mins later, and then condescendingly told me that it’s “common sense” that the enclosure was for a group when originally there was NO SIGN on the outside saying that until she literally came out with a sign and tape 5 mins later.

Considering the inside group seating is indicated with a sign, it’s “common sense” that it would also be consistent with the any other group seatings as well, no? Since there was, again, NO SIGN, it’s fair for me to assume that it’s open seating. Why have sign for one group seating but not another? Makes no sense. Obviously I made a good point since she put up a sign after that. But still decided to be rude about it, despite me being on the way out.

Also told me that I should buy something, but I literally did earlier, I just threw away the freaking cup when I went to go walk my friend to the train.

Proof of my purchase attached, maybe next time I’ll just carry my garbage around. I told her I bought something but I threw it away.

She obviously didn’t believe me and since I wasn’t a “paying customer”, felt she can be rude to me. Going to give my business somewhere else from now on. Penny wise,...