I visited this place for the first time among the three branches that I run now. It's good to meet great quality coffee at a reasonable price. This is a peaceful place to enjoy coffee. There is some outdoor space outside the store and there are some benches. If there are not many people, it would be good to drink coffee there for a while. And the reason why I give 4 stars is because a staff was not kind.

Love Proof and love the discount for hospital workers! The barista/baristo (that feels like not a word) always has a great attitude and makes excellent recommendations. Great space for seating if you're looking to read, get some work done, or chat with a friend. If you're looking to branch out... might I recommend the Macadamia Nutella latte...

PROOF is a coffee spot —kinda, sorta hidden in a quiet part of Kips Bay/Murray Hill area. the interior has a good amount of seating, is a clean brightly lit space, and gives off a friendly vibe. the coffee menu has beverages for even the pickiest of caffeine-heads. there’s also a nice display of baked eats as well as bottled drinks. stopped into PROOF on a dreary winter day for a coffee pick-me-up and the mission was accomplished. ordered an iced Americano, “BIG BEAR” (16 oz). coffee, itself, was flavorful and had a nice clean caffeine kick. tbh, 16 oz of Americano was a lot, so i’d probably opt for a “little cub” (12 oz), next time. as an iced coffee addict year round, PROOF serve up a good chill brew. BIG BEAR iced Americano, $5 + tax + tip staff is friendly and focused on providing a quality product and experience.

Cute little cafe near NYU langone. I tried their vanilla latte which was strong and delicious. I also trie their chive cheddar biscuit which was served warm and it was soft

There is a funny line written on the door about how this place has the best coffee in NYC. The line is good, the coffee was not. I asked for an 8 ounce flat white. I got very mediocre espresso with hot steamed milk in an 8 ounce cup filled up to 3/4. See photo. It’s taken seconds after I got the cup. I’m not interested in latte art, but I’m not interested in milk frothed as soap foam either. Obviously, there is something wrong with the crema, but at this point that’s a detail. However, the people who served me were great! Thus, +1 star

A nice, small, neighborhood type cafe with tables and outlets. The perfect place to study. The iced matcha latte was perfect on a hot, humid summer day.

Location can’t be beat. Tucked away on a side street away from busy city life. There’s a beautiful park nearby. The staff is warm and friendly. And, most importantly, the espresso is strong and delicious and the pastries look tempting. It’s a laidback coffee shop- not too fussy or sleek with space to sit and work or sip and go. It’s everything a coffee spot should be. Tables were sticky and the dust on the cool lamps hanging from the ceiling was pretty thick. A good scrubbing and PROOF would have 4 stars from my first visit. Can’t wait to come back.

I loved the Oatmilk iced latte. Was there on multiple occasions to work in the morning and the environment is very good. The staffs are nice. Highly recommend.

Excellent espresso in an airy space perfect for doing a little work or catching up with friends. I got my usual cappuccino and it was well made and perfectly textured. The almond croissant was warmed and very tasty.

I think this coffee is one of the best I've tried in NYC because the beans are ground instantly but only if you want a coffee because then it doesn't have any sandwich's or hot food .. it only has some desserts .. I think they should invest more in food since if coffee is very good! also the location is a bit hidden!

Great people, great coffee, great location! PROOF Coffee Roasters specializes in single origin, sustainably farmed / family farmed, 100% Certified Organic (and Kosher Certified) specialty coffee. Roasting locally in Brooklyn, NYC, they source primarily from family farms, and donate 5% proceeds across the board to mental health charity. Check out this great location in Kips Bay across from Bellevue Hospital (near NYU Langone, NYU Dental School, Hunter Nursing and Engineering, SVA, and more).

It's just a fake shop with overly roasted cheap coffee beans. You can't call yourself a specialty store if you don't even know what you are serving. "It's some kind of blend of S.American beans" is not an answer, and, btw, it wasn't even S.American blend, it had notes of Ethiopian coffee. Lying is BAAAD! And 2nd, all self respecting specialty storees do pourover coffee! It's best lying stop in NY, not best coffee shop... 😒

Nice new coffee shop. Tables were available during lunch time. Iced americano was good. Barista was very nice. We ordered using Ritual app. Order was ready in 2 min and pick up was easy.

I love there iced coffee and hot coffee as well. Way better than Dunkin donuts and Starbucks in my opinion. I highly recommend this spot.

i love this place! i work at the hospital across the street and get coffee here a couple times a week. the coffee is always good and the staff are always friendly.

Coffee itself was fine. But for some reason I was charged a higher price than the one that appears on the menu (which is very prominently posted on the wall). When I raised said issue, the guys were “our price has changed”. Well cool, then update the menu. Or charge the posted price. Doing otherwise is literally illegal.

Very nice little coffee shop tucked up a quiet side street near NYU Langone. On the morning I visited the two people working were both great and seemed to be enjoying themselves. Coffee was very good. Almond croissant was tasty. There are some small tables and chairs outside too which are nice at this time of year. Good coffee, good food, friendly staff, fast service. Definitely recommended.

A great work spot! Decent seating and fast wifi — I arrived around 8:50 AM, and had the seating area all to myself. The baristas are also super fast — I was continually impressed by how quickly they whipped out everyone’s drinks. Latte was tasty as well. Will be back on my WFH days! (Side note — they have an NYU discount!)

PROOF in Kips Bay is one of my go-to spots for good coffee when I am at the office in the city - their lattes are strong and delicious which is just what I need to start my day! The staff is always friendly and the store is always clean. They are tucked into 1st Ave in a quiet spot which is also a nice way to hide from the noise and traffic while you enjoy your coffee!

This location fell off a cliff in every way. Was closed for a while for health code violations, then re-opened worse than ever. Staff look like they just rolled out of bed and refuse to even say hello to you. Some of the worst service in a city known for bad service. Always dirty. Badly in need of management intervention. Stay away.

Great espresso. Make sure to try it if you're around Kips Bay!

The iced cold brew with cream I ordered was, simply put, sublime. At it's price I can't imagine a better cup of cold brew. Every flavor note was balanced, paired with the Correct™️ amount of cream and ice. I genuinely was afraid to add even a single pack of sugar to it, fearful that I'd mess up the spell that held this feat of coffee alchemy together.

Great spot across the street from Bellevue hospital. Really cute ambiance and wonderful setting. However the coffee is really hit or miss depending on the barista. I used to be able to reliably get a great latte from Proof, but it's been disappointing recently.

My favorite coffee shop in the area, maybe even the city! it's so nice and comfy, I feel bad when I have to leave after picking up coffee, the baristas are so friendly. The coffee is great too, the nutella latte is my favorite. Only complaint is that they're not open later on weekends, but it's a great spot to get some work done and enjoy the coffee.

Had a delicious macadamia latte here. The coffee shop was busier than usual but totally worth it for the price and quality.

Cute interior! Has plugs and Wifi, love to work here :)

I wouldn't say my flat white was expertly poured but the taste was very good! My standards are sky high. I'd go back. That means they passed the test. The food offerings are totally standard coffee shop fair.

Fun coffee shop, good espresso I had there. Batistas were friendly and quick, nice to have this cozy spot to enjoy.