NewsBar Café — Restaurant in New York

The 29-year-old Newsbar Cafe located on University Place, is the definition of a habitual spot with a price range of 8-25$. Although the way media is consumed has changed, the establishment still lives up to what its name represents by providing newspapers and small screens in the corner that are not an eyesore.

Starting off with the coffee which what four out of five people coming through the door orders, can be best described as diner-style coffee which is not fancy but has enough comforting kick providing the dopamine one expects to get from coffee.

Continuing with the theme of comfort, The chalkboard wall of melts and sandwiches is perfect for someone who is on the hunt for a comfort meal with the option of adding a serving or half of the salad or daily soup options.

What stands out from the long list, is a fun option for classic grilled cheese: Portobello mushroom & Brie Cheese with pesto on multigrain toast which turned out to be a rich pairing of umaminess but then balanced well with the choice of crisp and tart bread and butter pickles on the side.

Despite being a buzzing, counter-service establishment, the staff kindly brought out orders to tables at a surprisingly fast pace for a hot sandwich that I’ve assumed a wait time because of the melty cheese. Every table was kindly wiped down after each guest and bottles of both ice cold and room temperature water were offered complimentarily.

The cafe truly feels like a meeting point amongst returning diners which adds to the warm atmosphere created by the dark green walls, dim lighting, and...

i don't even know where to start.. I went in for my morning coffee and walked in the establishment alongside a lady with a stroller. there was no line to order, and since she entered before me i let her order before me even though she had stopped to grab a table. no problem, so she's ordering and im standing where the line starts waiting to put in my order. why does the stroller lady finish ordering and walks away, and the cashier looks me dead in the eyes and walks away from the register? so im like no problem its a bit busy the staff is doing stuff behind the counter... but then im standing there for 3-5 minutes?? no service, no "i'll be right with you," nothing. I approached the front of the register but nobody stopped to take my order again, with multiple staff members just walking right past me. and after almost a minute of standing there i just walked out. it was genuinely unbelievable

ive been here 10+ times for my coffee in the morning, and never received such horrible service, not sure if they're treating me like for a specific reason or if its because im a younger-looking/younger black girl that was alone, but honestly im not going to tolerate this sort of disrespect. again ive been here multiple times, so i guess i wasted my hard-earned money on tipping 20% LOL.

not coming back and telling everyone i know not to go here either. honestly the previous times ive been here im waiting AT LEAST 5 minutes for my drink, which is honestly ridiculous since we're in the city. that deserves one...

I used to love this place until I got a service dog. The older man that is usually there in the mornings started to stare at me and my dog even though it’s a service dog. He started to make me feel uncomfortable and like I didn’t belong there because of my dog. I will never forget the judging eyes. A small, innocent creature that doesn’t make any mess. They even put a sign to make sure dogs didn’t enter the place. So, if you hate dogs I totally hate you and your place. Therefore, I do not recommend this place for dog lovers or dog owners, even if you have a service dog. Theres a thousand places in Manhattan that do not judge you, especially when you have a condition and need a service buddy. And to that man I hope that one day he is so happy that he focus on relevant things, related to the growth of the business and not the judgment of others. 🐕

Ps: He will probably answer this post sarcastically, or with arrogance because that’s how he usually acts when you say something he doesn’t like. I’ve seen plenty of times since he has...