06/14/09

Rude staff, inconsistent coffee

by relezi

The staff is very rude and they rarely even look you in the eye. The coffee is very harsh and inconsistent. One time I asked the chubby faced face girl why the coffee was cold. She replied "because you have milk in it" Duh....a little milk should not make the coffee cold.

On many occasions I have had cold coffee. Why do I go? Because all the coffee places in the area have shut down. Tisserie, Barroco...

Bagels are decent and so are the pastries.

• Pros: Nice atmosphere and good food
• Cons: Staff is very rude. Coffee is harsh

05/17/08

Great coffee. Charming Place.

by MichellePl

This is my go-to place. Meeting friends, after-dinner coffee, need to catch up on some work, Sunday brunch. Best coffee around. Always consistent. Good food: sandwiches, salads, yogurt, bagels, pastries. I highly recommend.

• Pros: Excellent cup of coffee
• Cons: Hard to get a seat sometimes

05/16/08

Best Coffee in NYC

by Moriahnyc

I live in the area and I keep returning to 71, although I can get coffee at Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts or the local Food Emporium. What makes this place outstanding is their coffee. period. Once you have a sip you will understand. Often the staff do have attitude, but I think when the manager is there like yesterday they were on their best behavior. ok, back to the coffee--the house coffee bursts in your mouth with layers of body and a beautiful aroma. It is also not overly strong like Starbucks. The sinful delight tastes like there is melted chocolate in it, although there is no syrup. The coffee beans are also locally (Hudson Valley) roasted and hand blended daily. I feel the scene is full of NYU students in graduate programs, professors and local businesspeople which make it fun to hang out. it is also away from the masses of union square. I often go there to relax, read a bit, meet a friend, people watch. All and all a great little hideaway.

• Pros: Gourmet Coffee, Cool Scene
• Cons: At times-attitude by cashiers

04/21/08

good coffee- miserable service

by ccnyc2006

i live in the area and frequent the coffee shop (almost) daily. Although the coffee/drinks are consistent and good, most of the 71 Irving employees are so incredibly miserable. Look, there are 2 employees that I can think of that are actually pleasant/helpful, but most of the employees have a massive chip on their shoulder. It's like they forget they're in the service industry. If you hate your job (or deem yourself too worthy to be in the job you're in), please go do something else with your life... why should customers (paying a LOT of money for coffee and over-priced carbs) have to put up with your perpetually nasty attitude? Really, a lot of the women who work there are seriously mean... it's almost comical!

• Pros: Location; cute atmosphere; coffee is reliable.
• Cons: SERVICE!; baked goods are overpriced.

04/10/08

Count your change!

by sanribi

Let me start by saying I've been going to 71 Irving for years now... And always love it because it's a wonderful neighborhood joint.

However, more than 5 times, I've been given the wrong change---missing anywhere from a quarter to a $5 bill. The first few times I thought it could've been a mistake. However, now I'm convinced that it isn't.

01/27/08

Rude staff

by gramnyc

This place has potential, unfortunately the rude staff ruines every visit. I live in the area and have tried it out many times and it's not an outlier experience. Every visit is the same. I wish they would change and tone down the attitude and I would come there every day, not once a quarter as now is the case. I doubt they will though considering that the place is always packed.

• Pros: Coffee
• Cons: Staff

12/30/07

Tell you what

by alabasterdoll

The coffee is good, I should know cause I'm really picky about coffee. The staff is rude, I should know because I'm a member of the staff and they are rude to me. I'll smile when you come in though.

Oh PS the chicken salad is really good and made fresh

• Pros: Good coffee
• Cons: Too expensive

12/27/07

Sinful Delight

by winterdaisy

I never could tell the difference between the various coffee flavors at other shops - they were all rather bland to me - until I tried Sinful Delight at 71 Irving Place. Loved it, loved it, loved it.

Cons - could be a bit crowded. My friends and I almost gave up and left when a table finally freed up, and it was a lousy rainy day, too.

• Pros: Sinful Delight
• Cons: could get crowded

12/11/07

Not at all worth it

by stellaw

The coffee is not all that great, for the price, and, the staff is VERY rude!! the music is very loud and you have to scream in order for your friends to hear you! Don't even waste your time.

11/17/07

Weak coffee and service

by alip1

I live near 71 so it's convenient but that's all it has to offer. It's always crowded, the staff is indifferent to rude, the coffee is nothing special and everything is absurdly overpriced.