Keep reading to find out if some of the top photographed Instagram cafes in New York City are worth your time.
If there’s one thing you take away from this post:
Instagram aesthetic doesn’t always equal quality coffee.
Instagram New York City Coffee Guide in 2020. Are they worth all of the social media hype? 2020 NYC Cafe Guide.
Keep reading to see what I rate these famous NYC cafes out of 10 for both coffee quality and overall aesthetic.
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Are these New York hyped cafes worth your time and money?
Urban Backyard
Coffee: 5/10
Aesthetic: 11/10
I really wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt after the first time I went… so I went again; the second time sadly wasn’t any better. It’s hard because the aesthetic is so adorable and on point, I just wish the coffee was actually good. When I went here I genuinely pulled the “take photos, have a couple sips, then throw out the coffee”. Sadly just wasn’t worth my money.
Maman
Coffee: 8/10
Aesthetic: 10/10
I was worried going here the first time that this wasn’t going to live up to the hype. To my surprise, the coffee was pretty good, especially at their Flatiron location. The have the cutest and most delicious baked goods (even vegan ones too) and it’s a nice treat to go for a latte and a sweet treat for sure. I still dream about my vegan carrot and pumpkin loaf.
Coffee N’ Clothes
Coffee: 9/10
Aesthetic: 9.5/10
A pretty popular find on instagram with the way you can pick what designer logo to have sprinkled on top of your coffee. I was a bit worried coming here at first, as just because people post about it for its’ looks doesn’t exactly mean quality.
Nonetheless, the barista was very talented and I would totally go back! It was honestly a really good latte. It’s just outside of Soho too so it’s a more convenient location.
Remi Flower & Coffee
Coffee: 6/10
Aesthetic: 10/10
With Remi, the best way to sum this spot up is it’s a flower shop first and a coffee shop second. Their coffee was okay but in my opinion I felt this place is really only popular because of the instagram aesthetics and stunning flowers. The coffee was good but in a place like NYC you need to be incredible or it just doesn’t cut it for me. Also, it could have been an off day for the barista so I wanted to make sure to mention this place regardless.
I definitely will at one point go back to give it another shot, even if it’s just for the aesthetic. Also something to note is this cafe is out of the way of a lot.
Felix Roasting Co
Coffee: 7/10
Aesthetic: 8.5/10
This coffee shop only recently has been hyped on both Instagram & tiktok. Nonetheless, of course I had to try it. Similar to Remi, the barista could have had an off day but the coffee wasn’t anything great. The aesthetic was pretty cute but I am definitely a plants – bright light – kind of person. Probably won’t go back though. There are so many other incredible Soho coffee shops just down the street.
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What do you think of Instagram hyped cafes? Do you find yourself falling into the trap and going to them?
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It’s so sad that a lot of places these days only look good, and that’s that. Not worth the money at all
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i totally agree!!
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Nice!!!
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thank you!
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you are welcome :)!
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Testing cute coffee places looks like fun! But it’s a shame that some places only work on the aesthetic to attract guests and not the quality of the actual coffee..
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i agree with you! instagram can be deceptive
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I personally dont drink coffee. I know – shock horror! But latte art… it seems ridiculous and i cant see how it affects the taste of the coffee.
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it’s all about the quality of the way the milk is frothed 🙂
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