Macchiato Espresso Bar

(212) 867-6772

141 E 44th St (nr. Lexington Ave.)
New York, NY 10017 40.7525 -73.9744

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

MACCHIATOCAFE.COM

Hours:

Mon-Fri 7am-6pm

Price:

$

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Coffeehouses

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Breakfast, Lunch Spot

What People Are Saying About Macchiato Espresso Bar

Featured Review

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Espresso bar serves gourmet coffee drinks, pastries, sandwiches and salads to eat in or take out.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a really nice atmosphere, very loungy and inviting.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The coffee is magnificent as well as the hot chocolate.”
drinks
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “Some of the best coffee in New York”
  2. “The service is great, the coffee is outstanding, the food is pretty good, the prices are even better.”
  3. “perfectly served in an espresso cup - the barrista's here know how to make the perfect espresso drink.”
  4. “The staff is great and friendly, service is fast and most important the coffee and food is fresh and delicious.”
  5. “As a bonafide coffe snob & ex-PacNW downtown Portlander who's returned to NY - trust me when I say this is the best coffee in NYC.”
  6. “it is a refreshing alternative to the overpriced corporate coffee mills.”
  7. “have enjoyed this local coffee shop over the past few months.”
  8. “The coffee was delish and the pastries were too!”
  9. “Great coffee - great pastries”
  10. “If you love good espresso, the owner pours it perfectly himself.”
  11. “went to cafe Macchiato while in the city on business (I am in 3x per week), I found this place from a colleague that told me that if I want the best coffee in NY to go to this Espresso Bar.”
  12. “The coffee is amazing!”
  13. “Friendly staff, outstanding coffee, sandwiches that were made to order and the NYC feel makes me feel proud of being a New Yorker especially coming up on the 5 year anniversary of 9/11, it is so nice to see a establishment that cares to bring NY what they”
  14. “My boyfriend's bagel looked good and fresh, and the organic coffee was OK.”
  15. “The coffee is magnificent as well as the hot chocolate.”
  16. “Macchiato faithfully produces a superb espresso, promptly, in a proper demitazza.”
  17. “There are some good coffee shops in Williamsburg, but this is just as good, and beats anything I've had in Manhattan.”
  18. “fresh approach to lunch & coffee!”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “My cheese danish was delicious, I just wish, like the rest of their pasteries, save the croissants, it wasn't so small!”
  2. “The food is fresh, creative and fantastic.”
  3. “Excellent expresso and great pastries.”
  4. “The staff is great and friendly, service is fast and most important the coffee and food is fresh and delicious.”
  5. “Pastries are great and the salads are yummy and hearty.”
  6. “Friendly staff, outstanding coffee, sandwiches that were made to order and the NYC feel makes me feel proud of being a New Yorker especially coming up on the 5 year anniversary of 9/11, it is so nice to see a establishment that cares to bring NY what they”
  7. “The pastries are so rich and flavorful.”
  8. “The sandwiches are absolutely delish!”
  9. “guess I like my pastries on the big side, but I'm a 5'7 115 pound girl and can't imagine someone bigger and hungrier than me being satisfied with those tiny pastries!”
  10. “The service is great, the coffee is outstanding, the food is pretty good, the prices are even better.”
  11. “The coffee was delish and the pastries were too!”
  12. “The pastries are great and the salads ar.”
  13. “Great coffee - great pastries”
  14. “have traveled the world over and had many a cup-of-joe, and this was not an ordinary experience, the people were polite, accommodating and so generous with free samples of all fresh baked products.”
  15. “fresh approach to lunch & coffee!”
  16. “Best cappuccino I have found in in the area and the best part is everything is baked there fresh.”
  17. “My boyfriend's bagel looked good and fresh, and the organic coffee was OK.”
  18. “also want to put in a good word for the grilled veggie sandwich, which was awesome.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Friendly staff, outstanding coffee, sandwiches that were made to order and the NYC feel makes me feel proud of being a New Yorker especially coming up on the 5 year anniversary of 9/11, it is so nice to see a establishment that cares to bring NY what they”
  2. “The staff is extremely nice and their place deserves recognition.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is extremely nice and their place deserves recognition.”
  2. “Friendly staff, outstanding coffee, sandwiches that were made to order and the NYC feel makes me feel proud of being a New Yorker especially coming up on the 5 year anniversary of 9/11, it is so nice to see a establishment that cares to bring NY what they”
  3. “The service is great, the coffee is outstanding, the food is pretty good, the prices are even better.”
  4. “Lastly, the service was great?”
  5. “The staff is great and friendly, service is fast and most important the coffee and food is fresh and delicious.”
  6. “have traveled the world over and had many a cup-of-joe, and this was not an ordinary experience, the people were polite, accommodating and so generous with free samples of all fresh baked products.”
value
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “When I ordered, the barista acted like there was a huge line in back of me when there was no one.”
  2. “sat looking out a huge window and read the NY Times while watching this place boom.”
  3. “am a huge Stumptown fan, but Macchiato gives a neck in neck run for the money.”
  4. “it is a refreshing alternative to the overpriced corporate coffee mills.”
  5. “have traveled the world over and had many a cup-of-joe, and this was not an ordinary experience, the people were polite, accommodating and so generous with free samples of all fresh baked products.”
  6. “The service is great, the coffee is outstanding, the food is pretty good, the prices are even better.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/12/09

Perfect espresso

by cookingspreeNYC at Citysearch

perfectly served in an espresso cup - the barrista's here know how to make the perfect espresso drink. Although a but pricier than the competitor, you are never dissapointed.

  • Pros: perfect temperature and size
  • Cons: What are the drawbacks?
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/28/09

Best Coffee in Manhattan...period.

by lulusabatino at Citysearch

As a bonafide coffe snob & ex-PacNW downtown Portlander who's returned to NY - trust me when I say this is the best coffee in NYC. I know, I've looked everywhere. The mocha is liquid heaven. The food is fresh, creative and fantastic. The atmosphere is simple, pure, espresso house. Do yourself a favor, ditch Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts and have some real cofffee. I am a huge Stumptown fan, but Macchiato gives a neck in neck run for the money.

  • Pros: best coffee in town, hot barista staff
  • Cons: only one location!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/22/08

Great coffee - great pastries

by watergrl at Citysearch

We have quickly become regulars at this local coffee shop. Hands down, beats starbucks any day of the week! Pastries are great and the salads are yummy and hearty. Every neighborhood should have a coffee shop like this place....

  • Pros: great coffee, food & atmosphere
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/15/08

"Coffee as it Should Be"

by Danleroy at Citysearch

I am a regular at this coffee Bar. Every morning I share 5 minutes with the other customers that are willing to wait for a "proper cup of coffee". What amaze me, is how the guys behind the bar, remember what coffee their regulars drink (and we are many). There is always a small line, but like a good New Yorker when I see a line I know that there is a good thing at the end of it. Try the "Chocolate croissant". Keep the good job guys.

  • Pros: Short line = Worth waiting
  • Cons: Need to be little patient!!!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/14/08

Best Espresso Around

by boatguy3800 at Citysearch

I don't drink a cup of coffee, java, or joe. I drink espresso; only espresso. Macchiato faithfully produces a superb espresso, promptly, in a proper demitazza. Their espresso is smooth, neither sour nor bitter, and has a dark and thick long lasting crema. I have not found a better espresso in Manhattan.

  • Pros: Best espresso in Manhattan
  • Cons: None

The Details on Macchiato Espresso Bar

Place Categories:

  • best coffee
  • fresh food
  • great pastries
  • great service
  • superb good espresso
  • extremely nice staff
  • really nice atmosphere
  • polite people
  • good bagel
  • yummy salads
  • fresh baked products
  • enjoyed local coffee shop
  • huge line
  • awesome grilled veggie sandwich
  • fresh approach
  • delicious cheese danish
  • absolutely delish sandwiches
  • mediocre places
  • huge window
  • loves whole office
  • perfect fresh
  • perfect ciabatta
  • best cappuccino
  • good coffee shops
  • love macchiato
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