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Ground Support

Ground Support

Coffee Shop and Sandwich Spot$$$$
SoHo, New York
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    Nate B.
    "Cool picnic table seating and top-notch Intelligentsia roasts!"(22 Tips)
    Angy A.
    "If you come here order the prosciutto sandwich it was to die for!!"(14 Tips)
    Jessica d.
    "Great place to meet up with people with the picnic table setup."(7 Tips)
    L A.
    "The ginger cookies are perfection."(12 Tips)
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  • Maureen O'Connell S.
    In the middle of a bustling SoHo, the place has something relaxing and soothing about it. Love the food ans coffee served here; especially the turkey picnic sandwich
  • Ranu R.heart icon on user image
    Ranu RajkarnikarSeptember 30, 2016
    Great coffee shop, but not ideal for working. Weak wi-fi and a loud atmosphere. Use it for your cold brew fix or meeting a friend instead. And they have iced matchas too - yes!
  • Christina P.heart icon on user image
    Christina PeironaApril 24, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice place to work with internet and a lot of seating. Chai latte is amazing but quite sweet - I do light chai with almond milk and light chai. Yum!
  • Ashley C.
    Ashley ChanJanuary 16, 2017
    Can get a little cramped, but it's a cozy coffee shop. A wide variety of drinks and yummy snacks are served. Currently serving tumeric latte- a must-try.
  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍December 23, 2019
    Ground Support will always be my go-to café downtown. It's in a perfect location in the heart of SoHo, has a wonderful & spacious set-up, great views of West Broadway and amazing coffee and sandwiches
  • Andrea H.
    Andrea HongNovember 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    One of my fave spots to work if you can snag a seat in the back by the outlets. Chill vibe, free wifi, good coffee, and only sometimes swamped w soho euros. You might want headphones for when it is.
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WilsonMay 10, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Pro-tip: they have matcha. Get an iced latte with almond milk.
  • Christian
    ChristianMarch 16, 2017
    I consider myself an almond croissant addict. The one at Ground Support maybe wasn't the real (French) deal, but tbh quite good. Recommended!
  • Cass G.heart icon on user image
    Cass GrimmOctober 17, 2016
    I had a delicious grilled cheese sandwich. The portion was small but I left feeling satisfied. The mint tea was tasty too.
  • Taylor
    TaylorJanuary 16, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Great coffee, solid chai. The PB&J on baguette (on the counter) is a perfect little snack. Great bench inside and outside to watch Soho saunter and stagger by. My fav.
  • Sam B.heart icon on user image
    Sam BrownJune 22, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    The incredible muffins here are from Blue Sky Bakery in Park Slope, slight sugar coating with fruit filled centres, best I've had. Pair well with the cold brew.
  • Zach M.heart icon on user image
    Zach MackFebruary 14, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    For most coffee spots, it's either fast service, friendly employees or good coffee: pick 2 of the 3. This place nails all of the above like nowhere else in Manhattan. And the food is fantastic!
  • Angy A.heart icon on user image
    Angy AbreuJuly 21, 2016
    If you come here order the prosciutto sandwich it was to die for!! They have wifi so it's great for meetings, good amount of space and easy to get to.
  • Al L.heart icon on user image
    Al LoDecember 2, 2016
    Wooden benches, R&B music, coziness with an almond latte made to order? YES, PLEASE!
  • Simon L.
    Simon LindsayDecember 10, 2012
    Pretty good cappuccino, the best in the area. Barista's are a bit too cool/hipster, always talking to each other and generally don't make you feel welcome. Maybe because its a hot spot and always busy
  • Marivic G.
    Marivic GFebruary 12, 2015
    The barista told me I couldn't get my almond croissant warmed up b/c the almonds would get everywhere. The audacity! This will be the last time I get a matcha green latte w/ almond milk.
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RainertFebruary 4, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Want a little something sweet? Grab one of the ginger cookies in the jar by the resister. Super delicious.
  • naveenheart icon on user image
    naveenJanuary 31, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    good espressos, lots of seats inside and out (you can sit on the ledge in the alleyway adjacent). wifi pwd - internet60
  • Stina P.
    Stina P.January 21, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    why would you want to be present with your coffee anywhere else? natural light, languages of all kinds, community tables, all wonderful things. a neighborhood nook in soho is not an easy feat.
  • J Crowleyheart icon on user image
    J CrowleyJuly 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't feel like your 8th cup of coffee today? Try the Arnold Palmer. Not too sweet. And quite refreshing.
  • Marianna M.
    Marianna MilkisApril 9, 2015
    Great coffee, insane sandwiches and lots of space to crash with a laptop after 6pm. Cool staff too. My absolute favorite place!
  • Freeman L.
    Freeman LaFleurAugust 9, 2014
    Get an almond milk latte and sit in front of the large front window for a great people watching perch. They also have free wifi! Woohoo!
  • Brian T.
    Brian TothSeptember 23, 2014
    The Cuban sandwich is amazing- and the chocolate cookiewich on the counter? My go-to anytime I need to bring dessert somewhere- they're life changing!!!!!
  • Sabrina
    SabrinaJuly 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Best coffee in soho and the bran muffins are delicious.
  • Sumeet S.heart icon on user image
    Sumeet ShahSeptember 22, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Come for the fantastic coffee, stay to work (Wifi!), eat (50% off food after 5 PM), or chill (best people watching spot in Soho).
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyJuly 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I'm always thrilled to come across a coffee shop serving Intelligentsia. Good drip coffee, even after sitting in a Thermos for however long.
  • Andreas G.heart icon on user image
    Andreas GebhardOctober 23, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Their house blend is a really nice everyday coffee. Drink it black.
  • Percolate
    PercolateMarch 18, 2012
    Great place to sneak an iced coffee and a mini peanut butter and jelly sandwich (on baguette no less) while you're walking around Soho. Also a good place to chill and do some work on the long benches.
  • Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide
    A rare workspace in SoHo, populated by fashionistas & tourists--lots of work meetings happen here. There are plugs & sometimes wonky wifi at this Intelligentsia shop. Coffee quality varies. Great food Read more
  • Taylor G.heart icon on user image
    Taylor GerardDecember 26, 2022
    sandwiches are fire, coffee is fresh. a bit crowded for my claustrophobic taste, but what's good for their business is good for me.
  • Kar Man P.
    Kar Man P.May 5, 2015
    Love their coffee!! Whenever I think about coffee, i just cant wait to go there again. small but cosy, people sit next to eachother, but that is fine!
  • Peter C.
    Peter CucèNovember 13, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    A rare workspace in SoHo, populated by fashionistas & tourists--lots of work meetings happen here. There are plugs & sometimes wonky wifi at this Intelligentsia shop. Coffee quality varies. Great food Read more
  • Colin A.heart icon on user image
    Colin AdamsMarch 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Good espresso, even better sandwiches. Also great for SoHo people watching out the big window.
  • Yasaman M.heart icon on user image
    Yasaman MahdianAugust 29, 2018
    Cute third wave cafe. Everyone’s on their laptops though!
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    ShahSeptember 11, 2014
    Man, their coffee is great. Also a really nice place to hang out + stuff face with one of their delicious sandwiches (say, the Turkey Picnic)
  • Ariel V.heart icon on user image
    Ariel VieraMay 23, 2014
    This is probably the only real non-Starbucks coffee shop that has a large size. For optimal caffeination, vie for the large latte with a extra shot of espresso.
  • Neiki U.heart icon on user image
    Neiki UllahAugust 31, 2013
    In the afternoon, sun shines in through the skylights. There are also benches at the front inside and outside, perfect for people watching. Also, good wifi.
  • William D.heart icon on user image
    William DoonanFebruary 10, 2017
    The prosciutto sandwich is what I recommend getting from this place!
  • Remington G.
    Remington GuestJuly 16, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Great muffins..an actual good bran one. Healthy!!! And the tiny peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are amazing. Sandwich happy hour is great. Wine is good too, go during happy hour for that.
  • Renae M.heart icon on user image
    Renae MasonDecember 17, 2015
    One of the nicest coffees I've had in NYC. Cosy warmth of the place draws you in. Beware the freelancer crew hogging the good seats!
  • Alan M.heart icon on user image
    Alan MortonJuly 27, 2017
    Reasonable good third wave coffee shop 7.5/10
  • EchoDA
    EchoDAMarch 23, 2012
    love the grill cheese sandwiches,plus a nice coffee selection and a very relaxed outdoor-zy designed space, right in the heart of SoHo.. this was an EchoDA sandwich :-)
  • Hector P.
    Hector PerezOctober 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    great little place but with plenty of room to sit & chat. The almond milk latte was above average 👌
  • Peter C.
    Peter CucèDecember 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    A rare workspace in Soho, populated by fashionistas & tourists, lots of work meetings happen here. There are plugs & sometimes wonky wifi at this Intelligentsia shop. Coffee quality varies. Great food
  • Carolyn W.heart icon on user image
    Carolyn WeissMay 30, 2017
    Great Cuban sandwich!
  • Sydney L.heart icon on user image
    Sydney LimApril 24, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything about this place is great- coffee, matcha, pastries, and seating. Even their Instagram is 👌🏻
  • Nastya S.heart icon on user image
    Nastya SummerJune 27, 2017
    One of the best cappuccinos I tried
  • Doug T.heart icon on user image
    Doug TabuchiJanuary 27, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    In the summer go for the iced coffee and cuban sandwich. Then grab a cigarrillo from the cigar shop down the street for a long lazy lunch.
  • DwellStudio
    DwellStudioMay 18, 2012
    One of our favorite neighborhood coffee shops! Snag a seat on the park bench at the front window and watch the SoHo lifestyle saunter up and down West Broadway.
  • Ying L.heart icon on user image
    Ying LimOctober 31, 2016
    Really excellent sandwich and the vibes are great. Love the benches.
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