About the shop

This Aussie coffee shop is on my all time favorite coffee shops in NYC. It is the coffee shop I recommend the most to friends and family.

Taylor St. Baristas is a gem so close to a number of tourist and work spots. It is a short walk from Bryant Park, Grand Central Station, 5th Avenue shopping district and Time Square.

It is a must visit cafe.

The warm feeling that you get from the staff are a great break from the rough and fast pace of New York. Hands down, these people are some of the nicest baristas/people/beings in the Midtown area. From their baristas, servers, and kitchen staff, they are all so kind! Good vibes only at this cafe!

The store is also unique in terms of service. While they are mostly known for the cafe, there is also an upstairs seating area. You can choose to grab a cup to go and a pastry from the downstairs area or you can go upstairs where you can seat yourself or wait to be seated and have a waitress or waiter help you order what you would like.

If you aren’t planning to stay too long, there are areas to sit around the downstairs area. Its a perfect spot if you and a friend are planning to get a drink before heading to Bryant Park for a stroll. The upstairs seating is great for solo, date and group lunches or brunches. I love going to Taylor St. Baristas on a hectic day at the office and working a few hours remotely to clear my head. There are corner and side areas (close enough to an outlet) if you need to get some work done.

I try to go upstairs as often as I can when I go to this cafe. The waitresses are always to helpful and attentive 100% of the time. Much of the reason I keep going back is because of their attitude and energy! You are able to order drinks to stay, any of the available pastries or meals when the kitchen is operating. Friends and I have loved coming just to hangout, get some work done or enjoy brunch. The upstairs has a very calming aura and has a very rustic feel to it.

What should I order?

Latte

I have to say that Taylor St. gets the foam right every time I order a latte. It is always a go to if I am running to work.

Blueberry Rooibos

The Blueberry Rooibos is hands down one of my favorite teas! I could drink this all day, every day. The taste has a lot of layers and tastes great hot or iced. The color is also so attractive to the eye. This drink is one that always makes me smile. (Just thinking about it makes me want to run there and order it now!)

Cinnamon Chai Latte

I don’t usually order Chai lattes (both on principal that chai and latte are the same word and no one can beat my grandmother’s chai), but I definitely was a fan of this iteration of it. The spices were used in the right balance and did not overpower the black tea. The cinnamon is also a great addition for an extra layer of warmth.

Super Green Tea

This is probably one of my favorite green teas. It is jam packed with the stuff good for you and the stuff that tastes good. I usually order this when I’m a little under weather.

Banana Bread

I am guilty of “coincidentally” every few weeks of ending up in front of Taylor St just to grab a banana bread. When NJ Transit decides to fail and make me late to work, I justify making myself later to grab a piece of this delicious pastry. You must try it toasted. It is (in my opinion) one of the best in town. It just melts in your mouth and despite the size of the serving, it is super filing. This is a must have item.

I guess I should insert this disclaimer: I am in love with everything I have tried at Taylor St. For the sake of this blog I limited myself to five must have items, but the love and care in each dish and drink impressed me each and every single time I come here.

NYC Cafe Highlight: Taylor St. Baristas