La Cabra Bakery Reviews Summary

Category: Coffee shop New York

Address: 152 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA

Rating: 4.7
based on 255 reviews.

Cardamom Bun

Pros:

  • "Cardamom bun: i’ve never seen this pastry before but it was perfectly executed."
  • "The best recommendation is a Cardamom bun."
  • "Another +1 for the cardamom bun! Compared to Fabrique's, La Cabra's cardamom bun is softer and more buttery."
  • "amazing cardamom bun!!! second best in the city to smør bakery."
  • "The cardamom bun was very well baked and I liked the texture."
  • "Their cardamom buns are perfect, a must have!"
  • "Smooth coffee and such good cardamom buns- a must stop by if you're in the neighborhood."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately they were out of the cardamom bun when I arrived."
  • "Cardamom bun was fine. Not super memorable."
  • "How can you serve room temperature pastries? I don’t care how fresh they are you should give costumers the option to toast / reheat their croissants."
  • "Cardamom bun was good, but nothing special."
  • "Sweet bun tasted very dry and the flavors were quite strange, a mix of sweet and salty."
  • "Always love their bakery all time favorite is the cardamom bun however it is seemingly declining a little bit not sure if its because the winter season the bread is not as puffy."
  • "Personally it was too pungent and sweet for my taste."

Coffee Quality

Pros:

  • "Loved my coffee and pastries from here!"
  • "Delightful interior with friendly staff and well made coffee."
  • "The espresso here is phenomenal!!"
  • "The coffee was really high quality as well."
  • "The coffee was phenomenal as suggested and the pastries were 'all the jam'."
  • "Best coffee shop in NY."
  • "The brewed coffee was excellent."

Cons:

  • "Macchiato was average quality and taste - thin milk, weak attempt at latte art - basically not traditional and not quite modern."
  • "The coffee was average, and I didn't love the flavor notes of the beans."
  • "Most importantly, and the most disappointing part, the brews themselves were unfortunately over-extracted and bitter."
  • "Their coffee (average americano) is on the sour side. Not good."
  • "Coffee was okay, but i didn’t enjoy the taste."
  • "Did not love the taste of my latte."
  • "House brew with oat milk, tried a small sip and it was so bitter I figured I should add some sugar."

Service and Staff

Pros:

  • "Delightful interior with friendly staff and well made coffee."
  • "The staff was friendly and accommodating."
  • "The service from Troy was a revelation."
  • "Benny’s (the barista who I mainly interacted with) hospitality was professional, engaging, and fun/down to earth."
  • "The clerk is very friendly and patient although the place is pretty packed."
  • "Lovely service as well though."
  • "The staff was kind and knew their stuff."

Cons:

  • "A male worker came from behind the counter, snatched the menu right out of my hands."
  • "The staff was also a bit apathetic, rude, and not very friendly or welcoming."
  • "Unfortunately, my experience was marred due to the extremely rude service we received."
  • "It’s extremely unfortunate and sad that in 2024, businesses cannot treat all customers equally and with respect."
  • "Barista that looked like a cross between Avicii and Jason Mewes was so caught up in flirting with and telling a long, loud, meandering story to a another barista that our coffee sat on the counter until it started to get cold."
  • "The kinds of people this place attracts is just atrocious. Just awful, strange, & elitist vibes for sure."
  • "I actually had to leave without my latte today because I had somewhere to be and the wait was absurd and interminable."

Ambiance and Design

Pros:

  • "With the sleek and modern interior design, the various brewing methods available and the outfits of the staff, it feels like a coffee laboratory."
  • "The atmosphere is so pleasant, the service is impeccable, the pastries come out warm, I can’t think of a better treat."
  • "The ambiance is extremely cozy."
  • "The location is beautiful."
  • "The café itself is gorgeous."
  • "The interior is artfully designed and a pleasure to enjoy their goods."
  • "The store vibe, interior, staff are magnificent."

Cons:

  • "Their EXTREMELY limited seating options were taken up by people not even drinking coffee."
  • "The place is extremely popular, so it was loud and packed around the table, and not very comfortable."
  • "There aren't many spaces inside the store."
  • "Nice atmosphere and vibe too, but extremely limited indoor seating and this place is popular so don’t expect to get a seat."
  • "The space is minimal and seating is limited but it's again a good spot for those who care for the aesthetic."
  • "It was quite tight getting around since the place is cozy."
  • "A major downside is the space here - it’s a narrow store that can feel packed with the line. Limited seating as well (if you’re lucky enough to get a seat)."

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