I just realized that a lot of people reviewed Culture Espresso’s chocolate cookies. Yeah, everyone one was right. I tried it and the cookie was amazing. Large chocolate chip cookie I shared with my wife, not too sweet and enough melted chips inside. Just perfect. I had an espresso which tasted really good. We’ll balanced sweetness with lingering aftertaste. The cappuccino was balanced as well milk to coffee ratio done right. I recommend their coffee and the amazing chocolate chip cookies.

I’m really not a cookie person, but the cookies at @cultureespresso left a great impression. It’s a cookie shop in disguise! Definitely one of the best I’ve had in the city. Deliciously crumbly and moist inside, and goes well with a cup of coffee to balance the sweetness.

A very solid dark chocolate chip cookie, and the latte itself was decent too. I came here to try the cookie, and I do have to say it was slightly too rich for me, even though I am someone that LOVES dark chocolate in a cookie, I think there was too much chocolate in the middle and not enough cookie. The edges are crisp and light, the inside fudgy, which is exactly how I like it. I just think they added a little bit too much chocolate. Not too large of an interior, but good for working if you are able to snag a table. No bathrooms :(

You haven’t lived if you’ve never had one of their cookies. I love the oatmeal cranberry and chocolate chip is a classic. Their PB with maldon salt was a nice surprise. I need to try their corn cookie but they’re always sold out whenever I come!

Small shop with a few locations in NYC. I got an oat milk latte. Based on the temperature, they definitely oversteamed the milk (way too hot to drink initially). However, the espresso itself had a smooth and pleasant taste with a sweet finish. As it’s namesake, it’s an espresso-drinks place not regular coffee, but a delicious blend!

I was in the area, and decided I’d stop in and grab a half dozen of Culture Espresso’s chocolate chip cookies. At first, I was worried, because they only had two in the case. Luckily, the guy who took my order was kind enough to let me know that a fresh batch would be out in a few minutes if I waited. Not only did I not miss out on their delicious cookies, but he even made sure to put only fresh cookies in my box.

This place is clean, the staff is friendly, and they have wonderful cookies. Their cookies are served warm and are $4.50 each. The place also sells store merchandise, butter croissants, and coffee drinks. I would recommend anyone to go here if you love cookies or want coffee.

☕️One of the best coffees I have tasted in NYC. I have ordered a latte with almond milk and a mocha. They also sell a variety of roasted coffee from Colombia, so you can prepare it at home. 🍪 The chocolate chip cookie was delicious. 🖤 The place is nice, you can enjoy your coffee there or to go. 🤪 Usually the place is crowded but the baristas are very fast, so the waiting is not a problem. 🤑 The prices are ok.

5 stars for the cookies. They may be the best in the city. Get the chocolate chip. 🍪

The award-winning cookies were excellent and the coffee made from quality ingredients was impressive, but the best part was how earnestly the barista prepared the coffee, which really enhanced the experience. They use Oatly barista version for oat milk, ensuring that the espresso doesn’t have an unnecessary bitterness. The cookies were pricey, but delicious.

Coffee tastes pretty good although it was too hot and the almond milk separated. Slightly more bitter than I like. Decent price at $3.60, no up-charge for the nut milk and staff was very friendly.

Absolutely loved this place!!! The atmosphere was quaint and had a cool vibe and great energy! The staff were amazingly friendly and personable, the barista was super cool and talented! He put a cute heart design in my latte foam and sold me on the disposable pour over coffee! I haven't tasted it yet but I am excited to try it once I get home! Speaking of latte, I ordered a vanilla latte with almond milk and a chocolate chip cookie and BABYYYYY they both were amazing! A lot of people think another bakery that starts with an "L" and has a "V" in the name has the best cookies but I beg to differ!!! Culture's chocolate chip cookie is soooo chewy and chocolatey! I loved it! My son also loved their oatmeal cranberry cookie as well! Now, the Iced Chai Latte wasn't my partners favorite but I didn't taste it!! She wanted more chai! Other than that, I can't wait to go back before I leave NY!

I was unsure if I would find some proper specialty coffee in New York, but that was silly of me. I found Culture Espresso because it was close to the hotel I stayed in, but I ended up going almost every day during our stay in NYC. Delicious coffee, consistently good. Precious latte art, worth every cent! Definitely a place to try, if you like your coffee strong and delicious!

I had to see what all the hype was about and try the so called best cookie in NYC and yes they do deserve the title. Absolutely spectacular cookies, perfect balance of crunch and soft texture to the cookie and mine were fresh out of the oven. These cookies are out of this world, I recommend people that ask me where to go when they visit NYC to this small coffee shop to get some chocolate chip cookies and no one has been disappointed, try them, enjoy them, have your mind blown.

I can only base my review on their cookies but 100000% up to the hype in my opinion. Every time I’ve went the cookies never let me down. The chocolate chip is their most popular but if you wanted to try their others they know how to make great cookies. Crisp and chewy. Great the next day. Tried their other flavors like their corn bread, cranberry, and black and white were so delicious. The black and white was def on the sweeter end but paired with milk? Perfection. Also shoutouts to the staff who made me feel supported when I asked for one of each cookie haha. They do have seating if you wanted to enjoy the aroma of great smelling coffee.

Best cookie in New York City but it's also the only one I've had in NYC. Seriously though, it's fantastic. One of the best I've had anywhere. The outside is crispy, but not hard. The inside is the perfect amount of gooey. It's a tad sweet, but aren't most cookies?! The cappuccino is also excellent.

Tasty espresso and good vibes. Staff is friendly and positive. Espresso had great texture and a bit of sweetness but also a touch too bitter, so slightly off balance.

Look, there’s a reason this cookie is on so many ‘Best of New York’ lists. I sacrificed myself to this cause and ate a cookie a day for the week I was in NY and can confirm, Culture’s cookies are the freaking BEST. Coffee was also great, love that it’s served in a proper mug, we had a good chat with the guy working there, all in all a great place.

Came here twice in 4 days for cookies! They have two types: chocolate chip and cranberry oatmeal. The cookies are large. The chocolate chip is soft and gooey on the inside almost like it was taken out of the oven right before it was done and left to finish on the counter. I mean this in a good way- the outside was crisp and the inside was oozing with chocolate. A truly quality cookie. The oatmeal cranberry was chunky and flavorful - just the right amount of spices

The chocolate chip cookie is just okay. For 4$—I am not really impressed. Price aside, I have had better. However the birthday cookies? INSANE. Literally why don’t they keep those year round? I came last week and man do I miss these cookies. Best cookies I’ve ever tried. I love the filling is inside and it’s moist, it’s everything a cookie should be and more. They deserve a standing ovation for that cookie. It’s a 5 star for that plus the service, they’re so kind. Definitely a good place to visit. I haven’t tried their other desserts but I would.

Superb place 😍💚 magic coffee ☕️ cookies (baked locally) 🍪

best chocolate cookies I’ve ever tasted. Super recommended. And the coffee is perfect.

This place is so cute!!! I saw online they were known for their chocolate chip cookies- so I just had to stop by! Next time I'm in NY I will have to try one of their lattes! Their cookie was delicious, I can see why it has won awards! It was soft and had a ton of chocolate chips!

My fiancé and I visited for breakfast last week, while visiting the city. We ordered a latte, Americano, and split a chocolate chip cookie. Overall, the cookie was our favorite thing we ordered. It was melty in the center, and crispy around the edges. We didn't enjoy it quite as much as Levain Bakery, but it was very good and worth trying if you are in the area.

loveee the cookies here!! literally everything was a fav- from the corn bread to the BEST oatmeal cranberry cookie i’ve ever had. and ofc the classic chocolate chip was fire (i think they use semi sweet chocolate so it’s on the sweeter side)

Café was nice and quaint and luckily open on Christmas Day 2021 . The Flat white was creamy and packed the punch I need for caffeine. The vegan banana bread however was a bit off (soapy in taste) hence the 4 star. Otherwise lovely café

Coffee is top notch, some of the best in the city. We have the macchiato and oat milk latte both of which were phenomenal. Staff was extremely friendly. And not to mention the cookies are absolutely delicious

I love a strong coffee. The place is quite enough to spend a chill morning/afternoon. The location is great. Enough space to sit down. Good wifi.

Chocolate chip cookie was really good, there was melted chocolate on the inside of the cookie. The cranberry oatmeal was good too!

Oh my god this is hands down the best cookie I have ever eaten! They weren’t lying when they said this cookie was more than just good. The cookie is quite expensive with it being at $4.50 each cookie. This is going to be my go to cookie place from now on. The inside is small and you might not find a place to sit down.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE I HAVE EVER EATEN…. And I’ve tried a lot of cookies. The service was great. While it’s small inside, like any spot in Manhattan I was grateful there was some seating & tables available. My partner got a cappuccino & I got a mocha latte. Both were smooth and creamy, truly delicious! We both got our own chocolate chip cookie & had to grab an additional half dozen for later! We also tried the corn cookie later at home and it was also delicious, but the chocolate chip is still number one. They had a crisp outer edge with a melty middle. They were chunky, gooey, & not too sweet! I would honestly cater these at my wedding they were so good. Highly recommend!!

Cookies truly are the best in the city. Why did you guys stop doing the baker's dozen? That 13th cookie was always a nice treat.

I am seldomly blown away by a coffee shop, as I only ever order a cold brew or a black americano. What do you want from me though? Get milk, or worse, a milk alternative in my coffee? It wasn't long ago when my Croatian ancestors had their backs to the Adriatic Sea with a black coffee and cigarette in the left hand and a pickaxe in the right hand ready to storm the battlefield and fight to the death for their independence. What kind of man would I be to get my coffee with oat milk with this blood running through my veins smh. Don't even get me started on my Mexican Heritage....... All this to say Culture Espresso is one of the FEW coffee shops to have blown me away. I ordered a hot americano with a cup of ice on the side. My big homie Millan asked, like you are likely wondering, "Why the cup of ice?" THE CUP OF ICE BECAUSE I WANT TO DRINK MY COFFEE RIGHT WHEN IT COMES BUT IT WOULD TORCH THE WHOLE INTERIOR OF MY ORAL CAVITY, SO I JUST DROP A FEW ICE CUBES IN TO MAKE IT HOT, YET DRINKABLE. Sorry, my dear reader, my fuse is a bit short rn as we lost our men's league basketball game last night on the last possession. Pain. But to appreciate the sun you gotta know what rain is… Anyways, this was legit the best americano I've had in nyc. It made me feel as though I am at a cafe in Cinque Terre where I can smell the fresh espresso being ground in the back, as I order an espresso doble with the cute Northern Italian employee lives in Milan but comes to Cinque Terre to work for the summer because of the busy season. Wait.... y'all are still going to Positano!?!?!? Couldn’t be me!! (LeBron laughing emojis) I'm not a cookie guy, but my big homie Millan got one as he pointed to the sign that said "Award Winning Cookies." I took a bite as to be polite, since he is the big homie after all, and THEY REALLY NOT LYING ON THAT SIGN THAT COOKIE WAS MF HEEAAAAATTTTT!! Wow. It was spiritual. And again, I don't even like cookies like that. Millan said the article he is doing on me and my borderline deranged reviews comes out next week, so I am a bit nervous to see what that will be like but my Croatian ancestors had it way worse. How could I ever complain? I think I will come to Culture to get one half of my coffee and cigarette combination to calm the nerves before I read it. THANK YOU CULTURE! THANK YOU CUP OF ICE ON THE SIDE YOU THE REAL MVP! IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

Idk who voted them for best cookie but its absolutely true! gooey and chewy, it was the best cookie I’ve had since moving to nyc! The lattes aren’t bad either!

On our recent trip to NYC, we stopped by here a few times. First visit was because it was on a list of top NYC coffee shops. I'd concur with that assessment as the latte I had was delicious. It is a small space, but with a nice aesthetic. We came here for return visits as we loved the corn cookies. Seriously, you have to give these a try. Most places have a variety of cookies, but this was unique and absolutely delicious.

This place is awesome! They have the best coffee the bast snacks and the most talented baristas! I like their decor....it's a warm cozy mood and their barista Danielle was so kind and knowledgeable about coffee....this coffee shop is tip top!!!!

The chocolate chip cookies are really good! The proportions milk/coffee of their cappuccino is not good. So I would recommend only to buy their cookies which are absolutely divine. Also nice staff and atmosphere

easy walking distance to bryant park. perfect for a take-away coffee! nice cookies and okay coffee!

Genuinely the best coffee in Manhattan (& I’m from Australia)! The coffee tastes heavenly. The staff and service are so nice, everything is takeaway and the food items they have like the Choc chip cookies are to die for! They are known for their cookies so try to early in the day before they sell out. Expect a line of people out the door to order, but it does move quickly and there is limited seating inside, but it is 100% worth a visit (or keep going back like I will be!)

We kept walking by the Cultures sign stating to be the best cookie in NYC. I can’t say I’m an expert in cookies, but we decided to give it a go. We ordered the best selling chocolate chip cookie and the cornbread sugar cookie. Both lived up to the hype. The cookies were warm and soft in the centre with the perfect crisp edge. The amount of chocolate chips were generous and the cornbread hybrid was the perfect mix. The cafe was quaint and the service was friendly.

Lovely coffee, very nice staff. Enjoyed the coffee ambiance. Fair price. I would definitely come back for the coffee and maybe try a different pastry. 5/5 for the cortado 2/5 for the chocolate croissant as the exterior was quite harder than normal, I regret not trying the cookies instead.

Some of the best coffee in NYC. If you like Italian and Australian style coffee, this is your place. La Marzocco machine alert! Only good stuff in here. Coffees to have in are served in a proper ceramic cup (something visitors to NYC should not take for granted) and the quality is fantastic. There is little sitting space but I never struggled to find a spot, even on a rainy day. I didn’t try any other breakfast options so I can only rate them based on the coffee. Staff were friendly and chatty enough with me.

Came here for afternoon coffee. Got one cold brew and hot americano. Tasty and reasonable price. Staff is friendly and the service is quick. There are couple of seats inside for little break, a bit small but not a problem for just a few minutes relax. Love their hippy logo and inner decor. Would pay a visit next time trying cookies and other drinks!

One of the best coffee spots I found in NYC. They have 3 different ones!!! FYI!!! I found this out looking for one of my coworkers! And two of them are not nearly as busy as the third. And it’s not a far walk!!! The coffee is AMAZING!!! And so is the oatmeal cookie and chocolate croissant. Highly recommend all the above. I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. I really loved it. And they were so kind as I went to all locations looking for my friend. Thanks for being awesome.

Perfect spot for warm cookies and hot coffee. Loved the oatmeal cookie. Friendly staff cozy vibe convenient location. Highly recommend.