Madman Espresso — Restaurant in New York

It's important to have places like this tucked in the nooks and crannies of Midtown Manhattan. A place with enough seating to have your own space, high ceilings to make the small space feel bigger, and a calm atmosphere to take away from the frantic, quite frankly manic, energy of midtown. Oh and a place that SLANGS great espresso.

Madman has become me and my big homies goto spot to grab a coffee. I love Culture Espresso as much as the next person, but that place can get to be a zoo at prime coffee hours.

We came here yesterday, and I was initially shocked as he pulled up with short hair and normally his flow is crraaaaazzyyyyyyyy. After asking him why he cut it and what inspired it, I was like damn should I cut mine too?

After gathering my bearings from haircut-gate, I copped my patented hot americano with a cup of ice on the side (vet move) and the big homie got a latte... or maybe it was a cappuccino it's really stripping my mind rn damn... I said "stripping my mind" but obviously meant "slipping my mind" but I'm currently listening to that RHCP song "Strip My Mind" ahahaha my b. I was gonna edit that out but just thought y’all should know that.

I've attached a pic of the lattuccino in question. It had that beautiful little flower-like design on it... honestly how do baristas do that? That is pure art. How hard is that? I kinda want someone to teach me that just to see how tough it is so I have a greater appreciation for it. I never get milk based coffee because it upsets my tummy (my immune system is iron though I promise), but when someone does and it has that little art I'm always blown away. Little details can make the biggest difference sometimes.

Anyways, on the way out there is a big sign above the door that says "Life is Beautiful." I couldn't agree more Madman, I couldn't agree more.

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I was not going to write any review at all and spare the barista because I understand everyone has bad days, until he yelled at me in a tone that literally made me jump. The level of underlying hostility and anger in his voice … it was absolutely rude, and I regret leaving an 18% tip with my order.

Other than that, the music was really good, and the WiFi was good as well.

The establishment actually closes promptly and abruptly at 3:50pm, not at 4pm per Google Maps. Do not stay a second later or else you will get yelled at in a very intense tone.

The cafe also does not have a bathroom for customers, which is ok and I completely understand, but when I asked the barista for a recommendation on where to use the bathroom instead, he did not have any recommendations and therefore did not seem to know the area ? I get that some places don’t allow bathrooms to the public or to their customers .. but at least have a recommended place to go for the customers at the back of your hand.

I literally never go out of my way to leave a review but I was completely taken back by the barista’s actions and it’s just exemplary of a true NYer hostile and unfriendly tone (and I’m from NY myself) — I legit have never had an interaction like this in NY cafe or service industry before & I have spent my whole life here.

I hope the barista will take this as constructive feedback to better serve. No shade and I hope his cafe will abundantly flourish.

** I want to mention that he did later clean the bathroom and offer for me to use it, which I did appreciate but I had already used the bathroom elsewhere at that point. Either way I still did not deserve to be yelled at, at 3:50pm to leave the cafe … it...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Madman Espresso during my trip to New York City, and I must say that it left a lasting impression on me. This stylish yet simple coffee shop quickly became one of my favorite spots in the city.

Firstly, the quality of the coffee at Madman Espresso was exceptional. As a coffee lover, I am always on the lookout for a good cup of joe, and this place definitely delivered. The rich and flavorful brews they served were nothing short of satisfying, leaving me craving for more with each sip.

One of the highlights of my experience was the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the barista. Despite being an outside traveler, I immediately felt like a regular customer. The barista's friendly disposition and genuine interest in serving me a great cup of coffee made the visit all the more enjoyable.

What struck me the most about Madman Espresso was the way it embodied an iconic New York experience. The stylish yet simple decor and the bustling energy of the shop made me feel like I was truly a part of the city's coffee culture. It was as if I had stepped into a scene from a classic New York movie, and I couldn't help but appreciate the authenticity of the place.

To the team at Madman Espresso, thank you for providing such fantastic quality coffee and for creating a welcoming and memorable experience for visitors like myself. My time at your coffee shop made me fall in love with the charm of New York even more, and I cannot wait to return on my next visit...