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Plowshares Coffee Roasters

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One of the Hidden Gem - Coffee stores in New York


Address

1351 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027

Website

www.plowsharescoffee.com

Contact

(646) 755-8667

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (134 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Dianne C. 9 months ago on Google • 121 reviews
    First time at Plowshares. The coffee was just right and delicious. I had an iced latte. Service was very friendly and quick. Also, beautiful atmosphere and ambiance. Definitely recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tiffany G. 10 months ago on Google
    I truly want to like this place so much. It’s in my neighborhood and also the decor and space is very nice but the older gentleman that seems to run the place is so rude and no customer service. He seems annoyed with customers asking for simple things like creamer or a to go cup. Every time I have been here same thing. I have tried to give it more than one chance. Also the cream and milk that sits by the window always warm. And they don’t have matcha which is a big thing for coffee shops. Beer and wine but no matcha. Overall if I need a coffee I probably will stop but the service is poor and makes for a bad experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luna M. 1 year ago on Google • 88 reviews
    Cozy coffeeshop that offers some daily food selections as well. I had the chai and the potato/broccoli soup and read a book for a while. There were folks working on their laptops too. They have a selection of fresh pastries, including vegan options, as well as pre-packaged vegan/ gluten-free snacks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christie M. 1 year ago on Google
    My happy place, and favorite coffee/study spot in the neighborhood! Gorgeous latte art and delicious coffee and pastries
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina J. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a calm and pleasant vibe. Independent hidden gem with great service and deliciously unique coffee.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Winnifred L. 2 months ago on Google • 58 reviews New
    Big open windows so there's a lot of natural light. There are lots of different sizes of tables so you can work quietly by yourself or at bigger tables and benches for groups to gather. I'm not a huge fan of coffee but I love the smell of it. it's really cool that they roast their own beans! I tried their hot chocolate and chai latte and they were delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 5 months ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Really nice spot just off of 125th street for a coffee! Cold brew is delicious, service is fast and friendly, and the space has a ton of seating options in a bright, open environment. Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Irene M. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    A beautiful place to work, with many outlets, seat cushions, various seating arrangements, self-serve water, TWO restrooms, that has an amazing free monthly Open mic too! (Definitely sign up for their newsletter — it was the first good thing that ever came out of my spam inbox!) Drink prices are very reasonable to me. I think they serve some soups and pretzels for food; have not had myself yet. My iced chai latte served in a real glass was life-giving on a horribly humid day. They have some beer/ales and one on tap. Day pictures are from a grateful Sunday afternoon where many people were working alongside me with laptops, and it was very quiet, spacious, and filled with natural light. Including one picture of the Open Mic where my partner and I stayed for an amazing show until 10pm on a summer Fri night. With prices so reasonable, I would really love for this cafe to thrive. Please come here. Note: Hours differ depending on the weekday!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shannon H. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m a small cafe owner who discovered Plowshares’ Harlem cafe while my husband andI had to take “forced” time off to come to the city for cancer treatment. The pandemic wreaked it’s havoc on us, mentally, spiritually, and physically as we worked to feed our family and community during such a painful time. We fell in love with Plowshares’ consistently high quality, the kindness of the service, the compassion of the owner who was never too proud to personally serve us. As I signed on to write this review, I saw what was written recently by thelifeofnay, berating the owner for asking them to purchase something from the cafe if they were going to use the space. That someone would write something so selfish about a small business working to make payroll and cover the overhead is just, well, shocking. Plowshares is safe, warm, bright, welcoming and serves the highest quality coffee in the entire city (With all our weeks of cancer treatment, I believe I’ve tried them all.). This cannot be achieved by the owner alone. Maintaining a space as magical as Plowshares is a community effort. The owners must be supported by the public. Your presence as a Plowshares customer, and your willingness to pay them for keeping the heat and the lights on, for navigating the safety issues through hard times, for standing long hours and going home with pain in their bodies after a hard day’s work, and for sourcing the highest quality food for you, is what keeps them there, and keeps that beautiful space available for everyone. Please remember that we small business owners don’t do this to get rich. We do this because we want to bring something beautiful to our communities. I beg of you not to begrudge a fellow business owner who simply asks you to do more than camp out in their establishment, using their bathroom and their wifi and the seats they need for paying customers. Please help them stay in business. Kudos to the owner for stepping forward and asking you to do your part. Too many of us small business owners are too embarrassed and shy to let you know what we need. Instead, we just go out of business and disappear. Thank you, Plowshares, for your bravery to assert what we all need to do in this line of work to stay afloat. If TheLifeofnay needs a warm place to sit down, with a clean bathroom, wifi and room to work, and they don’t wish to spend money, there are a number of NYPL branches throughout the area. They are fabulous!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yvonne A. T. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here for a business outing and we were not disappointed at all. Even though we were a large group, we got seated, through the line quickly and more importantly, the food was fresh and delicious. One weekend day I was laying around, feeling sick and overwhelmed. But then I remembered I'd been wanting to come here since I moved, due to loving local coffee shops. So I pulled myself together and walked up here, and I was happy I did! The interior is so peaceful and really a breath of fresh air (literally since there are plants all around you). The lighting is warm, the people working or chatting are chill, and the staff was friendly. They have smart procedures in place to maintain a quality experience, such as using a pin from your receipt to access both the wifi and the restroom. I like this process, I feel it ensures a good experience for customers and maintains a good business operation for them. I had an oat mocha, which is now my favorite one in this neighborhood. So, hallelujah! Finally. First fave since I moved here, and I am a happy gal!!!! I will be back for my studying and coffee. A+
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew K. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this coffee shop. The barista who is always there is very professional and friendly. The lattes and americanos I order are consistently excellent! Also, the space is huge and perfect to hang out, work, or play a game of chess.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good, strong coffee, yummy baked goods, beautiful interior, and some local grocery items.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 V J. 2 years ago on Google
    Black Coffee, Croissant, Gluten-free Lamington and Flat White
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erin B. 4 years ago on Google
    beautiful space with great coffee, wifi, and lots of outlets. the best coffeeshop to work in i’ve found in this area. i almost don’t want people to know about it so it can be all mine! the other location of plowshares has equally great coffee and service, but smaller space. i recommend the ham and cheese croissants, and the mocha is the best i’ve ever had!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jena S. 2 years ago on Google
    Did you know you can order 5lb. bags of their beans on their website? If you're local you'll get them in a day or two by mail (and for a great price.) We've been ordering their beans for two years now. We keep them in an Airscape tin and the our coffee still tastes great by the end of the month. Best way to buy beans in the city! Also, love this location, not many coffee shops with this much space here in Manhattan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Armando Rosales G. 3 months ago on Google • 26 reviews New
    Always nice to be back at one of my favorite coffee shops in NYC

  • 5/5 isa d. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    Super nice café. The cappuccino was good (and I am Italian 😃) and also the almond croissant and peacan sticky bun. The environment inside is very cozy and enjoyable.

  • 5/5 David E. 1 month ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    A great local business. Beautiful space with great coffee, pastries and some light fare. Nice place to hang with friends.

  • 5/5 Laura H. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Favorite local coffee spot. Fantastic for studying, dates, or a quick pre-dinner drink (they serve alcohol, too!) Owner is always here busting his butt - really appreciate the quiet space he creates with delicious coffee to boot.

  • 5/5 Darla F. 1 year ago on Google
    So much better than the everyday shops. The coffee here is really unique and high quality.

  • 5/5 Michael P. 1 year ago on Google
    The customers in this coffee shop are very chill and friendly. It's a nice change of pace from a lot of NYC.

  • 5/5 Skyler F. 1 year ago on Google
    Got a cappuccino and an iced tea. Both delicious. The vibes and look are really great. Will definitely make this a must anytime I'm in the area.

  • 4/5 Maggie Q. 1 year ago on Google
    Coffee is pretty good the price is decent the cashier the guy could use a little work making customers feel welcome the place has a nice vibe

  • 5/5 Bethany G. 6 months ago on Google
    One of my favorite study spots! Lots of seating and space.

  • 5/5 Amin N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee, nice staff, and good atmosphere ... what else do you want from a cafe?

  • 5/5 Louis Lev H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is hands down the best coffee shop in NYC. I’ve been going to them for years and am always so satisfied. They have two locations - 105th and Broadway and Amsterdam/125th. Fantastic coffee, great ambiance, class service. Go to them!!

  • 5/5 Lena H. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool stylish place for coffee, and great for quiet work/study environment. Pastries are mediocre but the coffee is good 👍🏼

  • 4/5 Tere G. 2 years ago on Google
    Surprised to find this cafe in a such sh*t area. The space itself is bigger than what it looks like from the outside. Plenty of seating. It was relatively at a low volume the entire time I sat here which was nice. Really surprised. The prices were average for a coffee shop. You can tap to pay or pay with cash. If you wind up in this area on a cold day and need a quiet place to sit and do work or just sit, it’s worth the visit.

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Cappuccino in NYC! 5/5 Stars hands-down; the cafe was beautiful inside, had lots of room and even had a chest board to pass the time! Unfortunately we could not sit indoors, but excited to return!

  • 5/5 Matt C. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Promised I would leave a review and here I am! Love this neighborhood coffee shop!! Such a great ambience, the staff is so helpful and the coffee is so good. Always nice to stop in!!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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