Ninth Street Espresso — Restaurant in New York

Ninth Street Expression is a a landmark coffee join in Alphabet City. probably the first legit coffee shop in the ABC where quality and customer service come first as Starbucks and other large chains took over NYC’s coffee landscape. the interior is modern, welcoming, clean, and quiet-ish. there’s a good amount of seating and some benches right outside the entrance.

i really enjoy the expresso in the past but have been more about the iced coffee for the past couple of years bc it’s smooth, light & flavorful, and has a nice even caffeine kick. the coffee program here is pretty simple but everything on it is done consistently and well. iced coffee will run you about $4 + tax + tip

the staff is genuinely friendly and chill—reinforcing a fun relaxed atmosphere for...

I had originally mentioned in my review that they no longer offer Wifi (previous reviews suggested they used to). It’s not a dealbreaker, but I think it’s a fairly common amenity and worth noting for those who are looking for it.

The owner’s public response, however, was unexpectedly confrontational: "That you’d rate a coffee shop based on whether or not it offers wifi is ridiculous. We’re not a coworking space. Go to the library."

Businesses can choose their atmosphere, but this kind of confrontational tone isn’t welcoming. Plenty of shops set boundaries without being dismissive, and Wifi can be useful for many reasons besides coworking. I prefer supporting cafes that are inclusive and communicate...

I love this little just coffee shop. The espresso is perfect, yes, perfect - mornings, afternoons and early evenings it’s perfect and the team consistently are kind, helpful, and timely. It’s quiet enough inside to think for a minute, maybe even read a bit, while enjoying your cup and they offer several dairy/non dairy options for “espresso with milk.” Your choices are: coffee or espresso, milk or no milk, ice, sugar, sweeteners, honey/agave. There are a few selective pastries- the shortbread looks beautiful but so far, I’ve just savored the espresso. Good to note - you pick the size cup. All options come with 2 shots of espresso. You cup size determines how much milk you want. Love this...