Steeplechase Coffee — Restaurant in New York

I rarely leave poor reviews and really don’t take any pleasure in doing so, but you guys have gotta know that your matcha is really, really bad. I’ve tried it several times now -/ both iced and hot, over the course of about 6 months. Each time has been disappointing. The most recent was two days ago, when I purchased an iced one. I wish I’d taken a photo for reference, but the color of the latte was a dark, “puke” green. (It was clearly old and/or not ceremonial grade.) I knew as soon as the barista handed it to me that it wasn’t going to be pleasant. I forced myself to drink all of it, because I needed the caffeine, and because I hate waste. But I think I’ve given up on Steeplechase for a while. Maybe I’ll check back sometime in the future to see if there’s been any updates to the quality of the matcha. I sincerely hope to find this is the case, because you would make a regular customer out of me! On another note, separate from quality, a few months back my boyfriend and I ordered a hot coffee + matcha to-go, respectively, and my poor bf ended up spilling half his coffee all over his car seat. The barista, in her defense, did try warning him about the fallacy of the lids (or lid-to-cup incompatibility?), as apparently this is (or was) a known issue… To that point, I do hope this gets addressed as well, if it hasn’t...

I came here to get some work done today. As soon as I got in I realized that tables had a no laptop sign but I didnt notice that some did not. People were using their laptops so I decided to pull mine out. The ones without the sign, which i didnt notice, were designated to be used for laptops. I didnt realize. until the barista came up to me and told me that I had to move to the other table. okay fine. that was my mistake. Then she rudely told me I had to purchase something if I wanted to stay. I just wanted to get my laptop out and settle in before purchasing something. I had not even been there for more than 5 minutes at this point Then when I tried to buy something, she told me they have a minimum $10 card rule. and its by the owner so my only options were to were to take out cash or leave. so I left....

Steeplechase is a great place to go to relax, get some work done, or read while enjoying delicious coffee. While their menu doesn't have as many flavors/specialty drinks as some, they more than make up for it with their high quality roast. They also have some great pastries (their croissants in particular) and a real tasty grilled cheese.

The atmosphere is cozy and chill here, with plenty of seating as well as plenty of live plants to add some ambience. I love to come here to get some work done in the morning and have never had trouble finding a table.

The baristas are so friendly, too. Joe and I chat every day and he's always so cheerful (so tip him well!). All in all a great local coffee spot and anyone in the area should give...