Juan Valdez Cafe
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 421-8300
- Cross Street:
- Lexington Avenue
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6 at 59th St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm
Editorial Description for Juan Valdez Cafe
Cafe serving coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, espresso Cubano, plus sandwiches, muffins and other light fare.
User Reviews for Juan Valdez Cafe
03/10/2007 Posted by begginsg
I have been going to the Juan Valdez cafe on 57th street since it opened. I LOVE IT! The coffee is great, every day and at any hour. Granted, I usually only get a drip coffee, but that's just because the frozen coffee drinks with whip cream are way too huge and good (and caloric). I agree that perhaps the baristas were a little inexperienced when they first opened, but they've picked it up now (and many of the staff are the same). I like that the staff is friendly and knows your drink if you're a regular. Plus, the 10-drink p unch card can't be beat (can be used for any size coffee drink, so go crazy). The food is OK, good for a small treat but not a filling lunch. It is a beautiful, spacious cafe with free wi-fi, music, and they don't kick you out. Great for meeting a group of friends, sitting down to write some emails, or just popping in to get a coffee to go. Definately try it. It's a fun cafe experience and the coffee is delicious.
Pros: Great coffee, nice space
Cons: During morning rush hour, there can be a slow line
10/24/2006 Posted by u2wickedpixie
I love Starbucks, I think it's wonderful. I even used to work for the company in college. However, my mother has been working in Colombia over the past few years and brought me back a couple pounds of the Juan Valdez Cafe coffee. WOW! The coffee is stronger, no doubt, however it doesn't finish as harshly as the Starbucks bean. When I was in NYC I went to the Juan Valdez cafe. I was VERY impressed. They have their coffee of the day like Starbucks does, they have lattes, cappucinos, but they also have ICE CREAM. You can get a real milkshake there, not just a frappucino type thing. They have wonderful pastries and sandwiches. I wish we had one in Miami. If you are a coffee drinker and would like a different type of place, check them out if you're in Colombia or NYC.
Pros: A bit cheaper than Starbucks, better product. They have high chairs for kids.
Cons: Takes a little getting used to if you're used to the Starbucks way of things.
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