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Forever Coffee Bar 181
714 W 181st St, New York, NY 10033, United States
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Forever Coffee Bar 181
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Al
Review №1

I really enjoy the coffee and now bagel breakfast sandwiches! So good! Everyone is always very polite and nice. The wait for a breakfast sandwich can be long sometimes, but they are figuring it out.

Do
Review №2

I’ve been to Forever Coffee Bar a few times -delicious teas, kind staff, good vibes all around. Tried their vegan breakfast bagel (with vegan chickpea and tofu cream cheese!!) -SO DELICIOUS! Can’t wait to try again

Da
Review №3

This coffee shop is spectacular. Very cute and hip hole in the wall. Located in what they call Hudson Heights. Their breakfast sandwich is so fresh. Quality ingredients. One of...if not best bagels Ive had.

Mi
Review №4

Really wanted to like this place because it’s right by me, but:1) was very expensive (more than Starbucks)2) there was a lot of clutter everywhere and the place didn’t look very well kept3) there was a RAT in the cafe. I was sitting in their outdoor tables looking into the cafe and saw the rat inside on top of the cluttered furniture by the windows. I’m sure this is a common issue everywhere, but if the place was more organized I’m sure it wouldn’t have been thereWith that said, I really liked the chai latte and the tahini CC cookies I purchased. The people working there were also very nice. I’m just turned off and sadly probably won’t be returning

Ha
Review №5

I loved their coffee, they’re super friendly. And the good thing is they’re two blocks from my house, I guess I’ll be back for more coffee. ☕️

Yv
Review №6

Best coffee bar in existence! Customer service is great and they offer a variety of drinks and vegan pastries. The owner takes pride in his business and it shows! They just started offering breakfast sandwiches and there is something In there for everyone from vegetarian, vegan, or if you simply aren’t either. Chase and the other lady at the counter always take the time to find out how your day is going and if you need any adjustment to your drink they will do it with a smile on their face! Oh and they have a Mediterranean restaurant on 167 street that’s just as good! Please do visit this small business!

Co
Review №7

Decided to try out their breakfast sandwiches(which are new I believe) as we were headed on a road trip to go hiking. We were not disappointed! We had the bacon egg & cheese on a bagel, and a half gallon of cold brew. Now, you may be asking yourself, how hard is it to make a bacon egg & cheese? And I’ll tell you, making one that is still good an hour after it’s made is mighty difficult, and these were excellent! This speaks to the high quality ingredients used, as well as the care that went into the preparation. Also, let’s talk about the cold brew, it had me buzzing for hours! It powered me through a long hike, and the drive back through typical traffic! Bravo bravo! Don’t skip this place if you want quality ingredients, and delicious, strong coffee.

Ch
Review №8

Very nice bagel sandwiches. And the coffee is excellent too.

Ki
Review №9

Great spot! BECs and SECs are always spot on... great to support a local spot as well

An
Review №10

Great coffee and nice vibe! I would just caution anyone getting a hot coffee to-go from there to stick to the iced coffee. I got a 16 o.z hot coffee to go and the lid popped off and the coffee spilled all over my hand in the middle of the street. Either the lid was not good or the cup but either way it was not the ideal way to start the day.

Bi
Review №11

Nice atmosphere The baristas are really nice! Great coffee flavor and fair prices! I love the cappuccinos; The only bad thing is that people stay too long on their laptop on the tables and there arent that many chairs, or space for us customers who only go there to enjoy the coffee cant stay longer, there was a few times that I left.because there was no tables available overall great coffee shop!

Ch
Review №12

Nice looking place but coffee was sour! Tasted worse than gas station coffee, was more than twice the price, and I poured it out in the gutter halfway through the cup. Tasted like it had sat on the coffee machine all day. I like supporting local businesses and I dont mind paying high prices but at least make good coffee

Je
Review №13

We had coffee here on a weekday traffic afternoon. It was good.

Da
Review №14

Really slow service, even if you order online. Good coffee and food but don’t expect to get it quickly. Ordered food online at 10:38am and got it at 11:15.

Ch
Review №15

Dope Coffee Shop w/great coffee, service and atmosphere! They are opened early & close at a decent time. This is a great addition to Washington Heights! My NEW work space / chill spot / morning coffee spot! Thank You!

Va
Review №16

Nice little local coffee shop tucked away and quiet. Quick good coffee

C
Review №17

Thankfully I found this delightful spot on my first morning after moving into the neighborhood - their cold brew, BEC sandwiches, and cheddar scones are delicious, as I’m sure everything they make is. And the staff is kind and friendly, too!

Ch
Review №18

Best breakfast sandwich in Hudson Heights. Highly recommend.

Eu
Review №19

Melbourne style coffee. If youre Australian and crave a good latte. This is the place!

B
Review №20

Lovely place, Im a huge fan of coffee shops and from my experience this is on the more relaxed side. The prices are relatively lower than other coffee shops, but they also have different size cups. The barista was so friendly, the aesthetic feel of the shop is appealing, I love local art, so I was glad to hear that new paintings would be featured on their walls every few weeks. Definitely a must if you live, work or commute near Washington Heights.

Em
Review №21

Great tea and bagels in Washington heights. I highly recommend

Xe
Review №22

Beautiful atmosphere, great coffee by Irving Farm and super amazing bagels. Avocado toast is my favorite! Love it!

Ma
Review №23

If I could give a negative rating I wouldI tried to get in the coffee shop because it said open on the door but the door was closed and the barista looked at me from the other side of the window and she raised her middle finger at me. I’m still in shock of this rudeness, she could’ve just said that they were closed. I’ll never step in this place again, I rather support other businesses in the neighborhood.

Ga
Review №24

Good coffee, I got a large oat milk latte and it was delicious. They use Irving Farm coffee which is some good stuff imo. Great casual spot. Lots of people working on laptops when we were here Sunday morning, so it looks like a good quiet spot for that.

Ma
Review №25

AVOID THIS PLACE!!!! I am so unbelievably disappointed. The owner is extremely rude and the vibe is very cold because of his mannerisms. I left this place crying today because of the owner and the gentleman working with him at the time. Skip this place, Starbucks is right up the street!!!

Ju
Review №26

I really want to like this place, but every time I go in I have a terrible experience. Today I went in and ordered two caramel macchiatos to go. The barista immediately said in a rather rude tone “we make them the traditional way”. Once I received the macchiatos, I asked for lids. The barista scoffed and said “no”, and gave me a look like I was asking for his social security number. I requested larger cups with lids and he placed one cup on the counter with no lid. I grabbed my own lid from the top of the espresso machine, even though that’s definitely not a covid 19 safe behavior. Then had to combine the macchiatos into one cup, therefore leaving with one drink instead of two, so I didn’t get any coffee. I think I offended him by not appreciating his foam art even though I did give him a 50% tip. This place is too pretentious for the neighborhood.

Cr
Review №27

Extremely poor service, I had purchased a cappuccino and sat outside to drink it, while drinking my coffee, it started to rain, the barista decided to come out, take the umbrella and leave me out to get wet-enough said

Mi
Review №28

Great shop. Theyve survived the quarantine and are still serving good drinks! Thanks Sydney for the latte!

Jo
Review №29

Awesome service and atmosphere as my head was lightly cleaned by the work-place fern-iture above me:)!

Ch
Review №30

Jon hooked us up with all the info when we bombarded him with questions. We love the cozy space and choice music — esp the vegan friendly options! Third time visiting, love the rotating art and definitely excited to hear about the possibility of open mics at this location soon. 🔥

Ja
Review №31

Good, casual coffee spot in Washington heights.

Er
Review №32

Good coffee, friendly staff, decent wifi. Somehow there is always magically a seat (and often an outlet) available when Im there. If you arrive hungry, be aware that they tend to run low on pastries in the afternoon. Highly recommend as a spot to work in the neighborhood.

Ab
Review №33

Nice spot, glad there is an alternative to Starbucks, but should really consider changing the coffee lids. Today was about the fifth time I spilled coffee everywhere because the lid would not fully fasten on.

Kl
Review №34

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!Today I went this coffee place and I almost started crying because the barista was so rude without no reason. I only asked for one bagel. I will never go back.

Ry
Review №35

Coming here the last couple of days has been what I needed. Nice and quiet and peaceful. The staff are friendly, the coffee is really good and the patrons are not too crazy as they are wanting to chit chat or get some business/studying done. This is rapidly becoming my neighborhood café!

El
Review №36

The best coffee that I ever had for the last year ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ja
Review №37

Love this cafe! Great atmosphere and coffee. The drip coffee is spectacular! The staff is so kind and I love coming here.

Ca
Review №38

Coffee was delicious and fairly priced for artisan coffee. The decor highlights works from local artists, photography and illustrations, with a few cute plants. Open art studio Saturday nights, free WiFi and not too noisy. Will definitely be coming back to support independent coffee in the neighborhood.

Th
Review №39

Cute space, good coffee, nice barista. Wonderful.

Jo
Review №40

I love it where you can get coffee.

Ta
Review №41

Small spot with nice atmosphere.

Cr
Review №42

Great atmosphere and the baristas are very nice. It is extremely hard to find a spot to seat sometimes so definitely avoid the busy hours and get there early on the weekends.

Er
Review №43

Nice staff/service. Coffee is Irving Farm, so if youre a La Colombe or Stumptown regular you might feel a sense of something missing. Still, the single origin drip does the job in terms of flavor, if you like medium roast black coffee.

Ju
Review №44

Great place, great atmosphere. It would be nice if they opened at 5am but Im glad theyre here and up the block from my home! The prices are reasonable as well and I dont mind paying for a local coffee shop to keep its doors open!

Na
Review №45

Laid-back, unassuming coffee shop in the neighborhood. First time here. Would definitely come back. Reasonable pricing and nice atmosphere.

Al
Review №46

The cold brew tastes yummy here. I would come back to try their matcha. The feel of the place is nice and the staff is sweet. I like the art on the walls and my favorite part is the bench they have outside.

Ri
Review №47

Dropped in today for the first time! Really great little spot int he neighborhood, just like back home in Canada. Great staff and service. My Americano was delicious! Highly recommend.

Ch
Review №48

Barista was really nice and lively, was super helpful and even shows examples of the sizes unlike other places. Tables and restaurant was very clean and nice looking. An absolute gem. There’s no water for in dining, they use ceramic dishes which are VERY nice. Also the free WiFi is an added bonus to get some work here done :)

De
Review №49

Great experience at this little gem in The Heights. Lee poured a perfect Cortado paired with a great granola bar. Go experience the vibe yourself, youll be glad you did.

Sa
Review №50

Drinks, service, and atmosphere are lovely! Employees are very kind and amicable and it’s one of the better places to sit down and work. Good music selection and art as well (:

Ma
Review №51

Nice place. Welcoming and courteous staff. Good coffee, better than Starbucks up the street.

Ti
Review №52

Great place in the neighborhood if you’re looking for something a lot better than the deli/dunkin coffee that’s around!

Ja
Review №53

I love this little place. I wish this place had a better taste in paintings. $75 for a piece of art that doesnt provide value is absurd.

Ma
Review №54

Stopped by for the first time today, and loved it here! Cute space, with enough room to hang out for a while. My tea and my friends hot chocolate were both tasty, and the barista was lovely! All around a great experience.

Be
Review №55

The barista Ian is incredibly professional and conversational. Service is quick and the cold brew was delicious! Will definitely visit again!

El
Review №56

Amazing cold brew and equally amazing staff. Also love how they support local artists!!!

Ti
Review №57

The coffee shop is nice but the coffee wasnt that great. I got the lavender matcha latte which wasnt that good and tasted too strongly of both flavors.

Li
Review №58

Love this place. Everyone is super nice that works here. Prices are fair and are comparable to other coffee places in the area.

ma
Review №59

Love this spot except all the locals that linger on one cup of coffee making no room for others to come and go in a relaxed yet prompt manner

ro
Review №60

Nice location. Very delicious coffee, very delicious pastry. Wi-fi available.

An
Review №61

Excellent iced latte, super smooth. Would not recommend the drip

An
Review №62

Yeah, good coffee!

Tr
Review №63

Delicious coffee at reasonable prices. Good vibe. Good place to do work, but seating is limited

We
Review №64

Wonderful little place. Very relaxing and no need to about spending too much because the price here are quite cheaper than the others but with the same quality taste

Kr
Review №65

Wonderful little coffee shop! Wifi is fast and employees are super friendly.

Co
Review №66

Great coffee. My absolute favorite neighborhood spot. Dont go when you are in a hurry though

Ha
Review №67

Amazing stuff on the menu. Really a plus to the neighborhood. Nice ambience.

Se
Review №68

Great little spot to get some coffee. Very cute and friendly.

Pa
Review №69

Good coffee and service, moderate prices, poor seating

Eu
Review №70

Local vibes, lovely grinds, latte times. Enjoy.

Vi
Review №71

Cute little coffee shop, lovely service, intimate setting, totally unpretentious. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood!

Du
Review №72

Great, friendly spot with good coffee and pastries. Excellent addition to the neighborhood!

Jo
Review №73

Had the mocha and it was good. Staff was friendly and it seems like they have cool events happen here.

He
Review №74

Pretty good im just a Starbucks man myself.

Wa
Review №75

Got an Americano and used my laptop for a bit. Place is nice and the employees were excellent.

Ri
Review №76

Cashier tried to tell me they had no change and if I didnt mind just giving him the extra money. Wth?

Je
Review №77

Sweet little shop. Great coffee!

Li
Review №78

Great place! The drinks are better than Starbucks. Kind cashier and barista and free Wi-Fi.

Ro
Review №79

Yummy coffee! Decor is also really cool.

Na
Review №80

Mix a little private underground need coffee club with European accents and then a singles thirty ish age women studying alone while thirty ish guys just wonder by looking Sharp and trying to sound all smart all hang out during the week. So you got this unique set of characters and it makes everything fit so good in an old dominicann neighborhood. It just works perfectly.enough to sit we people and only four or five could stand in the store at a time. Oh and they serve CCB sonite always slow motion in there. Once you go, your gonna wanna go back all the timearents place sbdbbotuiwyehr

Jo
Review №81

Good coffee, which its a must of course, good bakery items that are done with care and a great customer service makes this place a hit among coffee lovers in Washington Heights... Starbucks will be truly envious of its success....!!!

ma
Review №82

The perfect neighborhood coffee shop, it has been a lovely addition to the street

A
Review №83

Adorable coffee spot with the sweetest staff!

We
Review №84

Cute!

Da
Review №85

The coffee was bold and authentic.

Ha
Review №86

Great coffee shop and great addition to the neighborhood.

Sa
Review №87

Great staff, great coffee & pastries.

An
Review №88

The staff is really kind. The vegan sándwich is unbelievable.

Ja
Review №89

I didnt like it too much. You might.

Fa
Review №90

A true neighborhood place. The coffee is on spot and so is the loungey music.

Da
Review №91

Great coffee shop, better tasting coffee!

ja
Review №92

Great..👌💪

Al
Review №93

Great coffee, pastries and Staff

Al
Review №94

Nice place

Ju
Review №95

Great Coffee and delicious pastries!

Em
Review №96

Baller service with a smile!!!!

Je
Review №97

Nice shop

Ch
Review №98

The Headquarters.

Ri
Review №99

Overpriced!

Ju
Review №100

Kind cashier.

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  • Address:714 W 181st St, New York, NY 10033, United States
  • Site:http://forevercoffeebar.com/
  • Phone:+1 646-882-0009
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–4PM
  • Thursday:7AM–4PM
  • Friday:8AM–4PM
  • Saturday:8AM–4PM
  • Sunday:7AM–4PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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