Irving Farm Coffee — Restaurant in New York

The UWS is experiencing a café revival these days, and Irving Farm is one of the best things to come out of this particular boom. It has almost everything a café needs to be the best: ample space with plenty of nooks and crannies, comfortable seating, good light, tasty food, good drinks, and decent prices. The only thing it's missing is Wi-Fi, but even that's not such a big deal. Sometimes you need a place to get away from the Internets.

The well-designed space is my favorite part. There's a front area for people who're just dropping in, a back area for people who intend to settle for a bit, and even a little hidden nook for people who don't want to be bothered with others yet still want to soak up the atmosphere.

The chairs are okay for sitting in at long stretches, but grab one of the couchy seats along the wall if you can.

There are some outlets, but the ones in the back are tucked under the couch things and you have to practically get on your hands and knees to see or reach them. Though there's no WiFi they seem friendly to the laptop crowd.

I've tried several drinks and so far I'm a fan. The chai is a bit too spicy for me but will likely please people who crave real chai and not the faux chai most places serve now. (I admit my love for faux chai.)

The food I've had so far is also really good. The prices are a bit high, but this is the UWS we're talking about. Gotta pay the rent somehow. The portions are good, at least. Especially the salads.

The staff is always speedy and pleasant and seem to enjoy their jobs.

Oh, and the bathroom is big and so far) very clean.

While I will probably not cheat on Vagabond Café downtown too much with this place, it's likely to become my regular Monday haunt. Or where I go when I have no self control yet need to stay...

Alright I’m struggling here. I paid $5.44 for a small drip coffee with steamed oat milk. They charged extra for the oat milk and the steaming of the milk, and by extra, I mean almost double the price of a plain small drip coffee. I struggle with that. I also was a bit turned off with the requirement of no dogs. I wonder why- and I wonder if they have a reason for this rule- but that was difficult, as I have a small Pomeranian and felt like I didn’t belong there with her and went to go wait outside until my drink was ready. I also didn’t have a particularly enjoyable experience with the person at the register.

The drink itself was really good. I really enjoyed my coffee with steamed oat milk but not sure if I want to come back.

For all of this, I give it a three. I wonder if I would give it a 2 had the drink be sub par.

If I came back, it would be to see if I have a better experience with the person at the register and to try some of their vegan offerings like the vegan chocolate chip cookie and/or the...

To the Management Team,

I have been a loyal customer of your coffee shop for over a year and have always enjoyed your offerings. However, I am compelled to bring a serious issue to your attention that I find deeply concerning.

It appears that the restroom facilities have not been properly cleaned in a significant amount of time (I have seen the same hair for 6 months) potentially as long as a year. The unsanitary conditions, as shown in the attached photos, are unacceptable and pose a serious health hazard to both customers and staff. It is shocking and disappointing to see such neglect, especially in a place where cleanliness should be a top priority.

This is not just a matter of aesthetics; it reflects poorly on your business and risks potential closure by health inspectors if not immediately addressed. I strongly urge you to take swift action to rectify this issue. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the restroom facilities should be implemented without delay to ensure a hygienic environment...