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Bluestone Lane Astor Place Coffee Shop
51 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
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Bluestone Lane Astor Place Coffee Shop
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Sa
Review №1

Randomly walked by and stopped by for a bite and coffee. Their decaf coffee was pretty much best decaf coffee in a long time. Their vegan donut was also pretty good. Though the chocolate croissant my sister got was terrible. I would mot recommend it. Quiet and nice cafe with outside seating as well. Perfect for coffee rest

S
Review №2

Amazing Must Try for any Coffee Lover

Vi
Review №3

I first learned what a flat white was when I took a trip to Australia back in 2000. I loved them from the first sip. Then I came back home and couldnt find them anywhere Starbucks introduced them a few years ago but they are nothing like the real ones. Starbucks baristas cant get the foam consistency correct This place knows what they are doing. Their flat whites are silky smooth.

Gr
Review №4

Good pastries, decent coffees, but the place has surprisingly few seats. Their entire upper floor is employees only for some reason, and the free WiFi is obnoxious in how much data they want to collect about you. The amount of natural light is nice.

W
Review №5

Great spot near NYU to grab coffee. It’s a gorgeous space and the coffee is consistently good. A nice spot to meet too as they have expanded their seating area recently.

Mr
Review №6

Could not stay due to awful detergent chemical smell in store. Also all hard stools in store. not a pleasant sit-down place to enjoy coffee and pastries.

Vi
Review №7

Friendly staff and a good selection of beverages. More than just a coffee shop. Some interesting drinks and tea. I tried the beet latte and still not sure what to make of it.

Ev
Review №8

I have been to other Bluestone Lane NYC but Cafe style with table services. :) This Bluestone spot at Astor Place is a quick grab and go coffee shop instead. But also have high ceilings with plenty spaces to sit down. The shop entrance is on 4th Ave, with a lovely view facing Astor Place Park. FYI - this is a totally cash free coffee shop!

ka
Review №9

I had such an amazing experience, staffs were super friendly to me and the food was delicious. I am definitely going back! This is my new spot.

Pa
Review №10

Really like this coffee shop that a friend of mine introduced me to. I am not an expert in coffee but coffee shops like this definitely make coffee that have a different unique taste to it compared to your other typical franchises. Its also a great place to grab a light brunch and have small talks with your friends as well as doing any work or studying. The one around Astor Pl. is particularly quiet and not busy when I went.

Lu
Review №11

Their apple cider donut is very good, and they added a nice cacao to the top of my cappuccino which I was a fan of.Good place to sit and do work... great lighting/general ambiance.

Ky
Review №12

Sometimes Im confused when it has to be me who keeps saying all the thank you and sorry even when a staff like this place gives me a mulish stone face for HER mis-serving my plate--I didnt need apologies or anything but wondered where the unnecessary anger comes from. I already tipped the suggested amount upfront and didnt even touch my plate. I would still mark 3 stars because I know that the lady doesnt represent this whole place. The avocado toast I got, for example, was definitely better than average and adequately priced. The cashier who took my order in the first place was very friendly and professional as well. To prevent any misunderstanding, the server does NOT appear in the pictures I am attaching.

Le
Review №13

LOVE this coffee shop. Staff is so friendly and the food and drinks are top quality. Their app is also amazing -- so easy to order ahead, no contact payment, and they have the best loyalty program (Ive received so many free or discounted drinks!).

Wi
Review №14

With a clean interior, public restroom and ample seating this coffee stop is fine. Service is very slow and staff are chatty amongst each other not noticing customers waiting. With no one else in like it took almost 6 minutes for me to get an Americano (after it was ordered). But sometimes fine is good enough

Ni
Review №15

Theyre playing Mariah Careys Honey so A+ for that. Its bright and spacious and perfect for studying. The affogato was delicious.

Su
Review №16

It is good place for using laptop and they sell toast, it is good

Ch
Review №17

I like this place overall but it is certainly on the pricey end of the coffee spectrum. Their coffee is strong, They do have all milk options, and are great for gluten free treats. The new renovation has created a lot more space for coffee chats and WiFi work. Service is generally quick. If you’re feeling a sweet tooth situation, try the salted caramel and chocolate bar. Wow. You won’t be disappointed.

Ka
Review №18

Went there for coffee on a winter day while walking by. We were pleasantly surprised by it. The cappuccino was awesome.

Sa
Review №19

Avocado toast + poached egg and an oat milk latte. Both wonderful!!

Mi
Review №20

Lovely cafe with nice interior!

Ko
Review №21

Not up to the hype

Ni
Review №22

Great food and environment!

Jo
Review №23

Gorgeous place to sit and study/do work. Good vibes and good music. Coffee tastes great as well.

Fa
Review №24

If you like Starbucks, this place might be your gem, only difference would be you pay more to get the same nasty burnt flavor.Not exactly how I planned to start a Saturday, but a good lesson to be kept in mind-- there are PLENTY of good coffee around Astor pl, DO NOT come here again.

Jo
Review №25

Nice, open area for seating. The coffee (flat white) was excellent. Quick and friendly service.

Ia
Review №26

Great espresso coffee which is hard to find in NYC. The cappuccino milk was the best I have had in NYC and the long black was amazing. The avo toast is also great. A little bit of Australia here in New York

El
Review №27

Attentive, friendly service But computer order panel annoys.

La
Review №28

Coffee is average. Food ok. Internet horrible.

An
Review №29

Three stars for the coffee. An extra for the really good zucchini bread.

Da
Review №30

EV outlet of the Vogue-acclaimed Aussie Avo smash, perfect for a quick meet-up, date, work session, or grab-and-go.

Je
Review №31

Mediocre coffee but good for casual work/study.

Ge
Review №32

Lovely place. Local coffee served by friendly staff. Avocado and toast delicious. Fresh ingredients made while you wait, none of this ore packed stuff!!! Would make it my local if I lived here!

Gu
Review №33

Better than starbucks, the flavor is mild. Pour over was my favorite, it does not leave residue flavor in the mouth like.

As
Review №34

By far one of the nicest and welcoming coffee spots in manhattan. Kirk is always in a good mood and the whole team works their heart out to make sure the food and drink comes quickly while the place maintains it’s super chill vibe. It’s also ideal for a meeting place as it’s an effortlessly cool spot in a well connected location. Can’t recommend enough!

Ma
Review №35

Great place, great coffee and oh boy is that avocado toast amazing!!! Plus the superb customer service I received from Regina was spectacular. Let’s just say bye bye Starbucks and hello blue stone.

Av
Review №36

Wait wait wait for a to-go order at the busiest time of day with the most employees but only one or two persons doing all the work. 10 minutes. More. Help! No one is even at the register. Also, $5 for a piece of toast? Please. Bring back the mom and pops’!

Ag
Review №37

Keto protein bowl is an amazing salad with an egg, greens, avo, and miso? So good

Sc
Review №38

What a nice light breakfast and super friendly staff! Cant wait to try the West Village location that offers a full menu! But for a quick bite and coffee, this was more than adequate. Super tasty!

Jo
Review №39

Nice shop in the heart of the NYU area. They produce good coffee, but its a tad more expensive than the average.Always feel free to reach out to me on Twitter @joerazz

Di
Review №40

The Breakfast all day bowl, and the Prosciutto toastie are good for light snacks.They have small and large options for their espresso beverages.Latte and capp are both good and has a dusting of cocoa as well.

ma
Review №41

I love the atmosphere and their coffee but can’t stand the service. They tend to take my coffee and meal away while I’m still eating/drinking, sometimes even without asking! I’d rather do that by myself. Very disappointing.

Al
Review №42

The quality of coffee is absolutely good. The service is bad. Coffee was too hot.

As
Review №43

Such a bright, open space! Everybody was super friendly and helpful!

Ca
Review №44

The coffee was great. The place is packed. The people aren’t too friendly.

Me
Review №45

Great little spot, but not a single outlet for folks to charge their phones or laptops while they work. Definitely a disappointment.

M
Review №46

Love the coffee here. Great place to meet up with friends or study. Has a bathroom!

Pa
Review №47

Over priced. Food looked good. Thats where it ended

Ni
Review №48

Great coffee. My favorite is the Long Black which is the aussie version of an americano but stronger and more flavorful.

Co
Review №49

Very friendly staff but my coffee was burnt. Nice space to sit and work. I will try again.

Ad
Review №50

Cute spacious spot with lots of tables and Wi-Fi. Coffee and food are good :) just doesn’t have plugs so can’t stay too long!

me
Review №51

Extremely friendly people and delicious coffee! Shout out to Mike & Kirk for their exceptional service!

Ja
Review №52

Great food, super friendly staff and nice atmosphere with great music.

Ma
Review №53

Staff is SO NICE at this location!

Ri
Review №54

Got my order wrong (hot not iced), but the latte was still great and the croissant was fresh and delicious. Very clean and modern interior, efficient but not particularly friendly staff

Ka
Review №55

Amazing coffee. Really good breakfast menu with loads of Aussie favourites like baked eggs & Vegemite & avo on toast

Ga
Review №56

Kind people working there, true to bluestone style. A welcoming and beautiful spot. Try the Vegemite!

Lu
Review №57

Very good coffee served in a somewhat antiseptic space that blends “trendy coffee shop” with “trendy California spa”. Quite a few gluten-free options along with the requisite avocado toast.

Ju
Review №58

Awesome people. Awesome place!

Da
Review №59

Great place with good music and great coffee and an awesome staff.

Ja
Review №60

Great spot for a meeting. Delicious flat white!

Ma
Review №61

Horrible cappuccino, more so because it was so much better before. Scaldingly hot, burnt milk, no foam.Ordered their salmon toast as well. It came in a shape that represented a five-year-old’s effort.Even after finishing the toast I could not get to my cappuccino - it was still too hot to drink. Discarded it: it was that bad.The staff couldn’t figure out both items were to stay, even the tip did not bring it up to their attention.The place fell victim to the high-volume location. It does not matter how bad it is, there’ll be customers coming.I will do my best to avoid this place.

At
Review №62

The cappuccinos are okay, maybe just a bit better than starbucks but not better than any smaller cafes. Just know that they put cocoa powder on it - as told by the barista there, its there norm. I think they have gotten a bit sloppy with their coffee and food.

Cl
Review №63

Confusingly, a lot worse than the other Bluestone Lanes. Worse service, atmosphere

Ni
Review №64

Slow and incompetent employees. I waited aprox 10 minutes and then left without coffee because they were busy with doing Facebook on their phones. I do not give negative comments randomly.

حم
Review №65

It is so beautiful that I have never been to him.

Mi
Review №66

Great coffee and pastry

Ha
Review №67

Nice coffee. Really good bites. Sunny and airy atmosphere.

Be
Review №68

Good service, great coffee. Will definitely be coming back

SC
Review №69

A bit pricy but coffee is good, chai is delicious! Staff is super friendly!

Ch
Review №70

The service has really gone down since I was last here 6 months ago. The staff changed; they’re still nice but the new baristas are less experienced and much, much slower. I waited 10-15 minutes just for a hot Milo because there was only one barista. Shame that this branch used to be my favourite; now i might have to go somewhere else.

Ts
Review №71

Kinda pricey, but soothing vibes and friendly staff

Al
Review №72

I came here for 45 min to get some work done on my laptop but I’ve been unable to get WiFi here. The WiFi service they offer makes you go through what seems like an endless loop of logging in. I would not have paid 5 dollars for a latte if I knew the internet wouldn’t work. Those around me are using WiFi from the neighboring salad establishment. Disappointed!

Ke
Review №73

Coffee is good but bring your credit/debit card, they are cashless.

Da
Review №74

Good vibes, better for espresso style drinks, inspired by Australian coffee culture.

Ro
Review №75

Bright colored coffee shop, nice atmosphere. Typical cafe fare: coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.

Br
Review №76

I love australian coffee shops!

Lo
Review №77

By itself it’s an ok place, but after coming from the one in Greenwich Village where both the menu and the service are much better, it was a bit of disappointment.

Ni
Review №78

Great staff, but Sucked. No stars if possible.

Ma
Review №79

Great coffee and avocado toast. A bit pricey but worth it.

גי
Review №80

Excellent!!!

Ay
Review №81

Amazing specialised coffee! Love it

Da
Review №82

Great service. Excellent atmosphere

Jo
Review №83

Come for a quick coffee good Australian coffee!

Ma
Review №84

Its good but crowded. Couldnt find a place to sit.

Dr
Review №85

Their regular coffee is overpriced for a decent roast. (-1 star) and another -1 star no cream; only Soy, Almond, Milk (half, skim).

Al
Review №86

Phenomenal coffee and amazing staff.

At
Review №87

Yummy avó toast + beet lattes

Gi
Review №88

Overpriced but very nice atmosphere.

Ya
Review №89

Quality coffee in a slightly uninspired environment.

Ju
Review №90

Great coffee! Great snacks!

Ka
Review №91

I dont like this location as much as the others. Good for grabbing a coffee but not as good service for food and not a great atmosphere for hanging out.

Em
Review №92

Great atmosphere, delicious drinks and treats

Za
Review №93

The Lamingtons are amazing!

Ro
Review №94

Delicious flat whites, friendly service

Ye
Review №95

Overpriced but warm and happy employees

ch
Review №96

Good coffee and pastries, nicely decorated

Te
Review №97

Expensive for what it is, but the best avocado toast Ive had.

At
Review №98

Vegan options. I lime it!

Da
Review №99

Nice place.

Ab
Review №100

Very professional

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  • Address:51 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003, United States
  • Site:https://bluestonelane.com/coffee-shops/51-astor-place-new-york/?y_source=1_ODc5MjkwMy03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
  • Phone:+1 718-374-6858
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7AM–3PM
  • Friday:7AM–3PM
  • Saturday:7AM–3PM
  • Sunday:7AM–3PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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