Hungry Ghost Coffee — Restaurant in New York

I used to manage a coffee shop, and I had to train baristas in pulling a good shot. There are two things I’m experiencing in drinking the coffee that concerns me: 1. The coffee tastes sour in both the espresso and the drip. The grind size should be adjusted regularly, usually finer if sour, coarser if bitter. 2. I watched three different baristas spin the tamper in the portafilter and press at the same time. This can cause issues with pulling the shot as well. One sharp, firm, but not heavy, press of the espresso should be enough. Otherwise the espresso grounds may shift and not have even distribution so the water can flow...

great coffee, and really friendly baristas. The inside is too small for you to sit inside and drink your coffee, but they have a few tables outside you can sit at. Bonus: they usually have dog treats!

2025 10/10 update to my 2021 review. I went in at 4pm and was told they have no espresso Because “it’s too late” and they only have iced coffee and hot coffee. I said ok, left and checked the hours and they don’t close until 5pm. Not sure if this is a new policy or what the issue is but “closing” espresso drinks an hour before the shop closes is...

Last week, I went into this location and asked the barista if one of the muffins contained nuts, as I have an allergy. She said no it did not so I ordered one to go. When I took a bite later, there were actually walnuts in it. Luckily my reaction was mild, but for some, this mistake could've been fatal. I reached out to Hungry Ghost about it, hoping for at least a refund, and they never replied. I wish they would put up some sort of signs about allergens but for now I'd recommend being very cautious when ordering the pastries here if you have a...