Super Nice Coffee and Bakery — Restaurant in New York

The service was quick and friendly, allowing me to swiftly order my favorites and head out to enjoy them in the nearby park.

To start, I indulged in a freshly baked croissant. Its golden, flaky exterior immediately caught my attention, and with one bite, I was transported to a French bakery. The croissant was perfectly buttery and had a satisfyingly crisp texture. Each layer was expertly crafted, creating a delicate balance between lightness and richness. It was the ideal accompaniment to my coffee shop experience.

Next, I sampled the spinach and feta pie, and it did not disappoint. The pie's golden crust enveloped a flavorful combination of spinach and creamy feta cheese. The filling was expertly seasoned, striking a perfect harmony between savory and tangy notes. It was a wholesome and satisfying option, making it a great choice for a quick lunch or a snack on the go.

To quench my thirst on a warm day, I ordered a regular iced coffee. The baristas at the coffee shop certainly knew their craft, as the coffee was expertly brewed and perfectly chilled. It provided a refreshing boost of energy and complemented the flavors of the pastries impeccably. Sipping my iced coffee while sitting in the pleasant park nearby added an extra touch of relaxation to the whole experience.

The combination of great food, good company, and a tranquil environment made for a truly delightful moment. It's moments like these that remind me of the joy of slowing down and savoring life's simple pleasures.

Overall, my experience at this local coffee shop was nothing short of delightful. From the quick and friendly service to the delectable pastries and refreshing iced coffee, everything was top-notch. If you find yourself in the neighborhood, I highly recommend visiting this coffee shop. It's the perfect spot to grab a croissant, a spinach and feta pie, and a regular iced coffee, and enjoy them while basking in the beauty of the...

UPDATE: Still great donuts, coffee etc. Hope the owners consider using the former Spices restaurant space (that I hear that they’re taking over to create a another, not-so-needed pizza restaurant) for “Donut Hours” (ie, serving donuts, breakfast sandwiches, etc. and coffee — at least in the mornings?) If the new space has a warm, cozy vibe, I think it would be a VERY popular and welcome addition to the area. There are not many inviting spaces like that in the neighborhood, either to meet someone for coffee or enjoy a book, except for the always-crowded Hungarian Pastry Shop and the newer Qahwah House. There is an adequate number of rather cold, bland, noisy or uncomfortable places (Blue Bottle, Niko, Wu + Nussbaum) or ones with no seating (Oren’s, Afternoon, coffee/food trucks) or those exclusively serving Columbia U students and aren’t open to others in the neighborhood. Do a little market research and find out! (12/2024)

Dangerously delicious donuts, great coffee. (the other pastries and breakfast sandwiches also taste as good as they look.) I hope they will consider finding a small space in the general neighborhood with some seating — currently it is only a take-out window. There are multiple vacancies nearby such as the nearby space on Amsterdam formerly occupied by La Piccola Cucina. That would be perfect!

UPDATE 2: Super Nice has opened a terrific little restaurant right around the corner at 975 Amsterdam Ave. (former Spice space) featuring a short menu with a few large salads, some Italian dishes and excellent Neapolitan-style pizza. (I still hope they will consider instituting “morning hours” for coffee and donuts etc. in that space this coming...

Today was my first time coming to Super Nice Coffee and Bakery. It is also my last time. While the half hour wait in the cold was unpleasant, I think it was the waiting another 15 minutes in the cold for a latte stretched the limits of my patience. Watching the person who was 2-3 spots behind me get served their coffee drink first was demoralizing, but it was the barista holding back my drink to not just ask my name but remind me that "patience is a virtue" after I had the audacity to knock on her window that made me come to my senses. I had just spent a total if 45 minutes in the cold, paid $27 for 3 donuts, a cinnamon roll, and a latte, and was then reprimanded by a very inefficient barista- this is no way to start a Saturday morning. This is no way to start any morning. And as I walked away, cursing and and staring at the line that was now stretched down the block, I had to wonder who in their right mind would ever be a repeat customer. I think that was what contributed to the slow-moving line. Nobody who actually made it up to the window to order had ever been there before, so they were unfamiliar with the menu and no clue as to what they serve. As for the food- the donuts are good. Chewy and not too sweet. The latte was fine although no sugar was offered or visibly available- and I certainly wasn't going to ask "the most unpleasant barista in new york" for any kind of sweetness. Oh, and did I mention that the only way to access said barista to retrieve your drink is to stand in a wobbly bench placed askew under that window. This is a lawsuit waiting to happen, and I hope when it does that they take Super Nice for every cruller...