El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Bon Appetit Magazine and Eater
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IrmaZandl ZandlSlantMay 7, 2015FANTASTIC little spot. Kale salad, octopus, mole with burrata were my faves.
Chloe ZhaoFebruary 16, 2016Very comfy place. Food here makes you happy. One of my fav places in New York.
Geoffroy BablonApril 15, 2015Lovely little open kitchen in the back. Try the green mole with burrata.
Kathryn DAugust 27, 2017Excellent coffee and food. If weather is nice, I don't mind awkwardly sitting outside on sidewalk bench.
Stuart AdlerSeptember 11, 2016Light fair in a cozy (Coffee shop) setting. Note it is a small place and gets warm in the summer.
Alexis BendjouiaJanuary 4, 2015Incredibly flavorful kale salad. The falafel looks EPIC. Strongly recommend this spot.
Kevin ShahbaziMarch 21, 2017On warm days they open up the windows. Have an espresso, read the newspaper, and enjoy the sun.
- DoubleDeuceJune 25, 2015Tons of sunlight, a tasty americano and an open & airy Lower East Side vibe that everyone should enjoy.
Sophie KrakoffJuly 13, 2015Order the kale salad, add pickled egg and avocado-the flavors are so fresh and work together beautifully
The coffee is excellent but the food and especially salads are the real standout when comparing to other coffee shops.
Anna QuariaDecember 6, 2016If you crave coffee after 8pm this is the place to be! Coffee is amazing btw!!!
Serious EatsFebruary 19, 2014We like the cashew grits and Brussels sprouts lunch items, but they're pricey for the portion size.
Brandon SmithJanuary 30, 2016The kale salad is highly fuckwitable. You'll be happy to tell your mom you ate your veggies after this one!
Rosie PeckAugust 7, 2015Worth the wait and perfect for a casual night. Everything was super delicious, especially the octopus.
Doodle HedzSeptember 25, 2013The espresso happens to be delicious and ya gotta support the local neighborhood peeps. Staff is friendly to boot.
Thomas MoJune 20, 2015Got 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.
Mr BigginsAugust 1, 2016For 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.- Ariel VieraMay 27, 2015Caution: The Iced Coffee is hot brew over ice! You've been warned. (Although, it's pretty good)
Nolan FraustoMarch 5, 2014Good coffee, and friendly staff! But be careful, their latte only comes in the smallest size. A bit pricey at $4.25.
Marc MayerFebruary 25, 2016So much brunch comes out of such a tiny spot. Impressive. Get a cortado to keep you perky.
- Nate BeattyJanuary 18, 2016They now serve wine and beer to complement your super healthy kale salad ;)
Cute neighborhood spot with good espresso. They serve beer too!
sunnychangSeptember 23, 2013Skip the cold press and order the Vietnamese coffee on tap. It's a whole other level of cafe goodness.
Check out NYT's take on Gerardo's cooking...
Melissa TsangSeptember 10, 2014Stellar iced coffee (Mexican mocha? They don't have Vietnamese iced coffee anymore). A+
- Brandon SmithJanuary 28, 2016Try the espresso sunrise! Espresso, lemon, and some minty simple syrup. That shit will get ya goin!
Counter Culture coffee + legit friendly baristas= good start to my work day
Delicious coffee + tasty food + excellent beers + SoCal vibe. Love.
Amanda NogueiraAugust 25, 2018I had great expectations, but the Devils Chicken was awful. The seasoning of the sweet and sour cabbage was totally wrong and too acid.
Get the sesame banana bread. I was skeptical too, but it's really tasty.
Nell EberhardtApril 12, 2015This place is special. Doing some cool shit. True appreciation for the ingredients and the experience.
Ms HeleneMay 30, 2015Deconstructed falafel on kale salad instead of Za'atar pita $8. Chia seed pudding.- Louis BitskoMay 5, 2016I've been going here since it opened. The quality of everything they offer is truly incredible. It just doesn't ever disappoint.
The falafel isn't falafel, but it's worth coming here just for it.
Perfect if you like small spaces and slow service. The Vietnamese iced coffee is great though.
- Iced coffee and sweet potato loaf is a strong move any day.
Michael DempseyApril 12, 2015Mexican Mocha is great, but don't expect it to give you much of a boost.
Their iced coffee is my favorite in the neighborhood.
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El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette
100 Stanton St (btwn Ludlow St & Orchard St)
New York, NY 10002
United States
New York, NY 10002
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 260-3950
View menu on http://www.elreynyc.com/menu.html
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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Jason Brew - 8.9
"Always perfect coffee. Love the iced coffee with a shot."
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"super heebster and eggs Benny with the babka French toast, all perfect"
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"Pancakes were just fine! But I absolutely loved their sugar cured beacon, so weird but so good!!"
Elsie Tousse - 8.6
"Chicken and waffles was great. Light and fluffy waffle, crispy chicken. Quick service as well."
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