Amano Cafe

"English *is* my first language, though I doubted myself after having to ask for a fork for the third time. Props to their honesty, though - baristas were well within earshot when laughing to each other about how "I didn't understand what he was saying". I've lived in New York for three years, and this is the first time it's happened. Strange. The baristas are immediately kind and understanding if you've got a dog, are white, and don't care about not having listed prices on the menu. Bonus if it's all three! I stayed for another hour to finish my watery drink (against my better judgment). During that time, the baristas' dismissiveness to anyone that didn't look like most people in the cafe was apparent. A brown man came in asking about their food options and they were so condescending to him that entire exchange. For a business that prides itself on progressive, fair-trade policies, you've got a long way to go in every other department. Disappointing since some of the baristas are even POC themselves. If you can't handle diversity, maybe the city isn't right for you."

"I went to this cafe because of the good reviews but got disappointed. The coffee was good but highly overpriced. They don‘t even have prices listed so that I could go to another place. The prices which you find in the internet are not the right one anymore. If would have been acceptable if I got a real cup and not a paper cup, because I stayed there to drink it. There was also no restroom which was poor."

"Cafe on the way, on my Sunday coffee hour and I was glad the Amano Cafe was on the way. Coffee taste good with small potion and trendy customers. There are seats inside and the ambiance was good and warm welcome. Even the barista wasn't able to give me exactly what I want but he still give me a good coffee."

"Great place to sit with a laptop/ great cafe to work. There are outlets and good wifi. Also good spot for a meeting. The coffee is expensive (over $4 for a drip coffee), but it’s good. Lots of windows, very bright. Friendly staff. Wide selection of vegan desserts"

"Very cute and modern atmosphere! Amano cafe has been on my list of coffee shops to try. I went with their French vanilla latte. It was amazing! On the sweeter side but I always prefer sweeter drinks. You can tell the employees take their time making the drinks and don’t rush the process. There’s some seating inside and outside, but it is small so there may be a chance all tables are taken. Overall good coffee and good atmosphere!"