Blue Spoon Coffee
“Everyone who works there is super friendly, the coffee is amazing (specifically the honey lavender latte).”
“- near my place
– near my working place
– BEST COFFEE in FIDI
– AWESOME COFFEE & BALTHAZAR PASTRIES!!!”
“$2 for a regular coffee, sandwiches and paninis are all around $8, and they serve Balthazar pastries.”
Blue Spoon Coffee
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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These shiny 4 stars are for their amazing HONEY LAVENDER LATTE!! It is such a refreshing and aromatic drink to touch your lips first thing in the morning. You get that sweetness from the honey, balanced with lavender which is slightly bitter, with strong floral notes. I can't quite describe it as perfectly as it tastes – at least to me – but trust that it is unique and quite satisfying. I've never had anything like it. Also, I've never ordered anything but this drink, ha (a large size will set you back $5.75). They have tons of pastries and even a lunch menu, with all manner of sandwiches and soups. They offer some seating, and accept credit cards… essential elements for a fast-paced NYC life.
I don't have a coffee habit or work in the Financial District, but if I did, I imagine Blue Spoon Coffee would be an important part of my life. It's a cute little coffee shop, with a pleasant, calm vibe and good coffee (I guess they serve Intelligentsia).
I met up with a friend who works in the area for a 9:00 coffee (9:15, as it turned out–still trying to figure out why the N train didn't stop at Cortlandt, if anyone has the answer, please message me and help me solve this haunting mystery). He secured one of the tiny tables, and we hung out for a while. The space was nice, cozy and bustling without an overwhelming crowd.
I had an iced coffee and a croissant. The coffee was great, the pastry serviceable, if a bit dull. In another life, I'm sure I'd depend on Blue Spoon. In this one, I'm glad it was there when I needed it. It was a good spot for a morning meet-up, and I enjoyed my coffee.
The first time I had the famous Honey Lavender Latte (iced), I thought it was super sweet. Surprisingly I started craving it and loved it the second time. You can start off with the hot one first if you're usually not a fan of super sweet drinks. I take the 10 minute walk here whenever I crave the HLL! The cashiers are usually friendly, but I feel like the baristas are less friendly than other places, even if they aren't super busy.
I was very glad to see that an independent coffee shop had survived across from a Starbucks, and I figured–correctly–that this likely meant it was also appreciably better. I got a café au lait, which is not always prominent (or even present) on coffee shop menus in the Northeast. It was smooth, if a little weak.
What put me off was the response that I got when I absentmindedly specified my size as "grande." I apologize that Starbucks is the only option near my home and that they've conditioned me to order in fake Italian, but I did choose to make a purchase here and not there. I'm sure it happens a lot, and everyone who walks in that door has made a choice to go with the local business over the national chain.
Good coffee spot with a lot of variety and interesting flavors. The coffee is strong and the flavors are really unique. The honey lavender is good. Much more authentic experience than Starbucks. The baked goods are delicious too.
Been here a few times for lunch. The price point is reasonable.The turkey pesto panini is delicious and the coffee is good. I've been dying to try the lavender honey latte and it's not what I expected. The honey over powered the iced latte. Maybe I'll try the latte hot next time.
Remember to pick-up a punch card if you're a regular.
Blue spoon coffee
June 4th 2016, Saturday 11:30am
Nothing is better than a classic cup of almond cappuccino to wake me up to for a summer NYC weekend! Blue spoon is a cute small coffee shop at the corner of Williams st and platt st. Staffs are very friendly and you can get a buy 10 get 1 free score card if you are a frequenter of the neighborhood. The beans have a overall very well balanced state – a light acid note, smoky and lightly earthy finish with medium aroma. There are also lavender and matcha flavor available that I'd love to try out next time.
I love the coffee here! I also get lunch here a lot. They have a good soup and sandwich deal. The soups rotate and they always seem to have a vegetarian option which is very tasty. I like the paninis, especially the Brie one. They prepare everything quickly.
They have two locations, the one closer to Wall Street is very new and modern and the one farther up is a bit older but cozy. Both are not big at all but have a few tables so you can choose to eat there or do take out.