Voyager Espresso — Restaurant in New York

By far my FAV coffee shop in NY. I can’t say enough great words about this spot. First off, I saw a review that said you’ll kiss the coffee shop bc it’s tucked away and sure enough, I missed it. I called and the person on the phone guided me to the shop, turn by turn. They’re underground in a building near a subway. When I got there I realized it was the owner who was super nice!

FOOD: I came for the coffee, which was AMAZING. I ordered the house blend espresso with the homemade vanilla syrup. I bought a bag of the house blend to go and would have purchased the syrup if I could have. I also tried a lavender drink which was delicious. The presentation is also super cool.

Service: I wish I could give more stars. I explained what I liked and then made it. I also talked about my love for coffee and they explained each roast they had in store, the origin and also gave me a quick lesson on how coffee beans are roasted. I sat in the coffee shop for a few hours while I waited to go to the airport. As ppl came and went, it was clear that they treat every customer as family. Most ppl who stopped in, the owner knew by name and their usual order. A very modern mom and pop coffee shop.

Atmosphere: super chill and reserved. A nice quiet spot to read...

Very personable small coffee nook in FiDi, difficult to find due to its being in the basement under the HSBC Bank, inside the subway corridor thus lacking street frontage but very much worth the effort. Entry is at 32 John St, right of HSBC, left of the Chickpea entrance, into the tunnel towards the past the underground florist. It's a super compact almost closet of a space with 2 areas, 1 counter area called Barista Station or Mission Control & then a niche with 6 seats called the Grotto. Also, 6 stools line the wall near the former. The use of stone pairs perfectly with the building which has a particularly light grey-white stone color. Lights are white and strong so it feels bigger than it really is. The efficient use of space necessitates quick work of all orders but the service is still quite personal and not rudely harried due to the classy culture of this nook. Menu is equally efficient at ~9 major items. Labels are very artful with careful descriptions of origin, colors, strengths, additions (milk, etc.) and sizes, all combinations with prices. Latest 2 menu items were both Ethiopian and roasted in Portland, Oregon: Jipat, a cappuccino, and the Biftu Gudina, a filtered...

We had such an incredible experience at Voyager Espresso! We booked a tasting class, and it completely changed the way I think about coffee. William, the owner and instructor, was amazing, so knowledgeable and passionate about his craft.

During the class, William walked us through every step of the process, from sourcing to brewing, and shared insights that made the whole experience eye-opening and inspiring. The class was fun, engaging, and left us with a deeper appreciation for what goes into a great cup of coffee. On top of that, their regular menu items are fantastic, some of the best coffee we’ve had in the city!

When an issue came up and we had to reschedule, William was very communicative and kept me informed every step of the way. He was so accommodating, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

I’d highly recommend Voyager Espresso to anyone, whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or a total coffee nerd, just stopping in for a quick cup on your way to work or looking to dive deep with their tasting experience. You’ll walk away impressed and excited...