Oslo Coffee Roasters
“Stopped by Oslo after reading the reviews, on my quest for the best cup of joe on the Upper East Side.”
“Cute coffee shop, a couple of chairs inside and two benches outside if you want to stick around.”
“the hipster baristas make delicious macchiatos and chai tea lattes compared to the other coffee shops nearby”
Oslo Coffee Roasters
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Such a cute cozy tiny cafe with amazing coffee.
I've walked past this so many times and it's easy to miss so I never even noticed it until reading about it on yelp…. If you're looking for a small little charming cozy place that's homey and not the Starbucks experience, this is it.
Chill and very friendly employees, great alternative music playing.
Skinny vanilla Latte was served with the pretty design in the foam and was just wonderful, and strong. Sometimes the smaller cafes don't have vanilla/ syrups flavors but they do.
There is a wooden wrap around bench area for a few people to sit and read a paper but seating is very limited so not the best place to socialize or work. But a great little place to grab a coffee on the go or sit for a short time to have your coffee if seating on the bench is available.
Highly recommend.
Are you back there Oslo?
Firstly, I've been meaning to come here and update my review for Oslo because it's truly become one of my favorite blends in the city. It's a robust, nutty flavor and it's stronger than anything you'll receive within about 30 blocks of their Upper East Side shoppe. When I crave a good coffee-based beverage Oslo comes to mind immediately.
Secondly, there's a barista in this location that needs to take a very generous dosage of chill pills. I came in here over the weekend to purchase beans and get some shots on ice and her attitude went from fairly pleasant to downright stand-offish and rude in record speed. I requested my shots be in a plastic cup instead of paper, and she grew silent and followed that up with "don't fill it to the top with milk." If I wanted an iced latte, I would have ordered one, I don't think I should have been pre-scolded for wanted a splash of cream and skim in a cup that I could sip with a straw as I walked. Someone who just purchased $14.00 of your espresso beans is likely not in the business of ripping you off. Not to mention I have two Oslo growlers and purchase their coffee online. My favorite part of living on the Upper East Side is the absence of hipster pretension which was unfortunately quite apparent here. I'm not sure why this bothered me as it did and I'm not ignorant enough to stop patronizing their business as a whole due to the negligence of one employee but I'm just a bit disappointed (and feel awkward coming back in here).
Conclusively, best coffee in this area by far. In a three-way tie for first in NYC (in my opinion) with Parlor and Roasting Plant. Beware of sass-monsters behind the counter.
I came in for a cold brew on a weekend morning. The small ($3.50) did the trick!
This is a tiny space. There's a table or two in the front with a vine-lined fence round it, and inside, you could squeeze 3 or 4 people at a bench with a low table.
I love the decor. The walls are basic wood with very intricate, pastel detail. (It looks Austrian, but presumably it's Scandinavian.)
I was in and out in a jiffy. Great local roaster!
Ugh I wish this place was downstairs from where I live instead of 3 blocks. They would literally take all my money and I would like them for it.
This is the only place around the area where I have had real coffee and extremely tasty almond croissant. They don't source from Balthazar's, unlike most other cheaters (although I still buy in to the cheaters). Their almond croissant filling actually tastes handmade…it was really delicious.
You also can't go wrong with their drip coffee. If I had more time I would be back here in a blink of an eye.
This is is the best coffee/espresso on the UES. Joe is a very close second, but this place definitely edges it out on quality of brew.
Oslo is one of those epic spots that drip coffee they select and roast themselves. The product is a lot smoother and way less acidic than most high-end espresso and the barrista definitely knows what she is doing.
I usually take pics of my drinks/food, but I remember coming here and it was this strange morning after a really hopeful and scary and new evening, and I had walked here thinking of my future and my many doubts.
And when I got to the counter, which looked as though it were in a quiet forest, and received this small, fragile, perfect little macchiatto, I just felt really glad and grateful and at peace and I drank without thought to anything else but that the morning was a gift.
There are few coffee joints in this part of town that don't start with Star and end in fucks.
Yes, other then the L shaped bench inside and the seats outside, it's more of a "to go" joint, but what do you expect from a place that's the size of your apartment.
The kids inside fit the part of downtown/Bk barista kewl.
The coffee is strong, bold and price appropriate. Like me.
The music is loud but tolerable.
They have newspapers on their tables to read. When was the last time you picked up an actual newspaper, Mary? Or, is that just me?
It's a dope spot.
Delish iced coffee (small for $3) and friendly service! Small area for seating and they keep it cool inside which helps customers escape the summer heat!
Love the coffee here! I got a skim latte and loved it. They steam the milk perfectly–it was silky smooth and the espresso was delicious. There isn't much seating though so you can't really hang out here. Will definitely come back again!