VOLARE ESPRESSO BAR — Restaurant in New York

I had a terrible experience at this establishment

Before yesterday (10/24) I’ve been to this place multiple times for coffee and pastries and had great experiences each time. the ladies who served me were always kind and friendly and made me feel welcomed, but yesterday was completely different… when I arrived I went to a table to setup up my laptop. When I noticed my WiFi was not connected I went to the cashier/ barista to ask for the WiFi information where I was rudely welcomed by a guy demanding I buy something before he gave me the WiFi… “you’re not a customer” in a very defensive undertone (assuming I wasn’t going to buy anything). I understand store policies. So I even gave him the benefit of the doubt and was going to get something right then and there just to save the hassle, but after seeing his rude demeanor even after mentioning I’ve been to the establishment multiple times before; he responded by saying “I never seen you before.” I cancelled my order and walked out. It was clear I was unwelcomed there. I regret ever spending money at this place.

Ps: I’m an African American man who hates using the race card… but I’ll let you...

Best cold brew I’ve EVER had. I can’t say enough about Volare. Every drink I have tried has been delicious and fairly priced, from your regular drip coffee or espresso, to fun and trendy seasonal drinks. My personal favorite is the cold brew, which the owner brews in house and takes special care to make sure it isn’t bitter or stale. All of their baked goods are delicious too. Don’t miss the rosemary biscuit, everything croissant, blueberry muffin, or breakfast tacos! All are made in house or sourced from local bakeries. The service and atmosphere are also top notch. The owners are a lovely hardworking couple who take the time to get to know every customer. We walk in and they know our orders down to the amount of milk we like in our drinks. No matter how busy they are, they’ll always take the time to ask you how you’re doing and stamp your rewards card (buy 9, get 1 free). I’ve never waited long for my order even on busy Friday mornings. They have take away or dine in. The seating area is cute and cozy, perfect for a coffee date or enjoying a quiet moment before work. This is a MUST visit spot in Park Slope and one I hope sticks...

Update: I’m on my way to get my last coffee (for good reasons). I passed my AART state exam for Radiology 🎊 🥳 so I don’t need to study anymore. But studying here helped me out so much and I singled out 1 person last time but to be honest the entire staff is amazing. It is very comfortable here and as a plus they remembered my order 😎. So if you want good luck on your exams just bring your headphones and you’ll be fine 🍀 (my new favorite drink is the affogato with caramel sauce on top)

Amazing customer service, great prices, okay WiFi and and low music. I love it. The lady at the front desk with the cute blonde highlights and brown hair was very patient when I kept adding stuff to my coffee. I highly recommend! (I had an Iced Cortado espresso with...