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El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette

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Coffee Shop and Café$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette

The experts at The New Yorker and Bon Appetit Magazine recommend this place

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Geoffroy BablonApril 15, 2015
Lovely little open kitchen in the back. Try the green mole with burrata.
naveenFebruary 23, 2015
stop for an espresso. if you're hungry, the granola is one of my favorites: yogurt, pomegranate, coconut, honey.
Chelsea ParksJune 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Yo, get the kale salad even if you're not a hipster. It comes with an almond dressing and is topped with shaved almonds. A small one will do ya good.
Alexis BendjouiaJanuary 4, 2015
Incredibly flavorful kale salad. The falafel looks EPIC. Strongly recommend this spot.
Cesar TorresDecember 31, 2013
Been here 10+ times
There's good wi-fi (password is ElReyPublic), but computer beware!: no outlets. A great, tiny little spot with good coffee served by a friendly staff.
Keith McKenzieJanuary 21, 2015
Been here 25+ times
The coffee is excellent but the food and especially salads are the real standout when comparing to other coffee shops.
TSeptember 29, 2016
Lots of healthy options. Chia seed pudding, kale salad, etc.
Stuart AdlerSeptember 11, 2016
Light fair in a cozy (Coffee shop) setting. Note it is a small place and gets warm in the summer.
Kathryn DAugust 27, 2017
Excellent coffee and food. If weather is nice, I don't mind awkwardly sitting outside on sidewalk bench.
Josh OynickOctober 13, 2015
"People talk about coffee, healthy food, trendy" - Foursquare is not wrong. Also very good.
Ty TrippetMay 24, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Check out NYT's take on Gerardo's cooking... http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/05/14/dining/hungry-city-el-rey-coffee-bar-and-luncheonette-on-the-lower-east-side.html?referrer=
Rosie PeckAugust 7, 2015
Worth the wait and perfect for a casual night. Everything was super delicious, especially the octopus.
Chloe LinSeptember 7, 2014
the mexican coffee and the granola with almond milk were delicious!!
Jasmin YayaJune 26, 2016
Avocado pita with za'atar and poached egg was amazing
Sophie KrakoffJuly 13, 2015
Order the kale salad, add pickled egg and avocado-the flavors are so fresh and work together beautifully
Mr BigginsAugust 1, 2016
For a place with a La Marzocco Strada coffee machine and counter culture beans, this place makes an awful coffee. I have been disappointed on two different occasions with two different barriers.
Doodle HedzSeptember 25, 2013
The espresso happens to be delicious and ya gotta support the local neighborhood peeps. Staff is friendly to boot.
Andrew ChoiJanuary 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Cute neighborhood spot with good espresso. They serve beer too!
Anna QuariaDecember 6, 2016
If you crave coffee after 8pm this is the place to be! Coffee is amazing btw!!!
Marc MayerFebruary 25, 2016
So much brunch comes out of such a tiny spot. Impressive. Get a cortado to keep you perky.
Serious EatsFebruary 19, 2014
We like the cashew grits and Brussels sprouts lunch items, but they're pricey for the portion size.
Brandon SmithJanuary 30, 2016
The kale salad is highly fuckwitable. You'll be happy to tell your mom you ate your veggies after this one!
Nate BeattyJanuary 18, 2016
They now serve wine and beer to complement your super healthy kale salad ;)
Nolan FraustoMarch 5, 2014
Good coffee, and friendly staff! But be careful, their latte only comes in the smallest size. A bit pricey at $4.25.
Brandon SmithJanuary 28, 2016
Try the espresso sunrise! Espresso, lemon, and some minty simple syrup. That shit will get ya goin!
Andrew FurmanFebruary 17, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Good for posting up and people watching, bad for getting work done.
sunnychangSeptember 23, 2013
Skip the cold press and order the Vietnamese coffee on tap. It's a whole other level of cafe goodness.
Ms HeleneMay 30, 2015
Deconstructed falafel on kale salad instead of Za'atar pita $8. Chia seed pudding.
Jeff Reine 🌧April 27, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The Sesame Banana Bread pairs nicely with a recent vintage latte
agnes chanJuly 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Delicious coffee + tasty food + excellent beers + SoCal vibe. Love.
JenJuly 25, 2015
The Roasted Beets & Granola is amazing
Ariel VieraMay 27, 2015
Caution: The Iced Coffee is hot brew over ice! You've been warned. (Although, it's pretty good)
Saad ShukurMay 20, 2015
Unique menu items. One of the best chocolate chip cookies I've had
Michael DempseyApril 12, 2015
Mexican Mocha is great, but don't expect it to give you much of a boost.
Ashley RoseDecember 6, 2014
Yum! Mexican mocha with a slice of sweet potato and banana bread
Melissa TsangSeptember 10, 2014
Stellar iced coffee (Mexican mocha? They don't have Vietnamese iced coffee anymore). A+
Zack SheppardSeptember 20, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Get the sesame banana bread. I was skeptical too, but it's really tasty.
Christine SimkoSeptember 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Counter Culture coffee + legit friendly baristas= good start to my work day
Nell EberhardtApril 12, 2015
This place is special. Doing some cool shit. True appreciation for the ingredients and the experience.
Eugene LeeJanuary 19, 2014
Counter culture coffee... Cute shop.. Great service and tasty Danishes... Yeeeaaahhhh
Josh BeckermanSeptember 9, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Best Kale Salad in NYC. get it loaded! - foodie magician 😊👍
Thomas MoJune 20, 2015
Got the Mexican latte but the guy didn't know how to make it. He filled half the cup with coffee and then asked if i "wanted room for milk." Instead of making a new one the barista tried to fix it.
Meagan KirkpatrickSeptember 13, 2014
Get a cappuccino with almond milk and the kale salad. Soo good.
Haley SpitzAugust 7, 2014
Try the grains and crudité salad! And add the beet pickled egg!
Alex CasariegoFebruary 22, 2015
The kale salad is incredible. As is the Mexican coffee
Meredith BlechmanMay 21, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Their iced coffee is my favorite in the neighborhood.
Demetrius BagleyMay 2, 2016
Need the much touted Vegan Chicharrones per Village Voice AND New York Times Read more
Andy OwensFebruary 2, 2014
Americano is great. Will be even better in the summer.
Louis BitskoMay 5, 2016
I've been going here since it opened. The quality of everything they offer is truly incredible. It just doesn't ever disappoint.
JeffreyJuly 13, 2014
Coffee shop. Bakery. Craft-beer and wine bar. Lunch counter.

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