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Kuro Kuma

Kuro Kuma

Coffee Shop$$$$
West Harlem, New York
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8.1/10
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    Herb M.
    "Wonderful counter culture coffee, perfectly made."(8 Tips)
    Christina E.
    "Amazing new cafe close to Columbia!"(3 Tips)
    Jonathan M.
    "... pastries-beat the line at Joe's and come here!"(2 Tips)
    N A.
    "Cozy tiny coffee shop with good coffee and friendly staff"(2 Tips)
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  • Herb M.heart icon on user image
    Herb MichaelNovember 22, 2018
    Wonderful counter culture coffee, perfectly made. Get a dry cappuccino and a plain croissant and savor. So much better than industrial coffee shops - one of my favorite neighborhood high points.
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    Catherine LopezJune 25, 2013
    Best coffee in the area. The lattes are super creamy, and the espresso is never bitter. Big MSM hangout, so if you can get a seat in the teeny space, you'll be surrounded by musicians! :)
  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    Michael TJuly 22, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Undisputed best coffee for miles! Including espresso, drip coffee and anything based on these. Counter Culture beans and Balthazar baked goods round out the experience.
  • Eric G.heart icon on user image
    Eric GallegosAugust 2, 2016
    Well prepared coffee and friendly staff. No room to stay long but there's a friendly crowd that loiters in front. Perfect to get your caffeine fix on the go.
  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    Michael TSeptember 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best coffee and espresso for miles! Plus baked goods, and in a cozy space with good tunes. What more could you want.
  • Elie B.heart icon on user image
    Elie BleierJune 3, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Cute little shop with awesome coffee and pastries. Good relaxing music. Usually a Manhattan School of Music crowd.
  • Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide
    Tiny owner-run shop Kuro Kuma provides friendly service, Balthazar pastries and Counter Culture coffee to Columbia students and Morningside Heights residents. Read more
  • Elie B.heart icon on user image
    Elie BleierFebruary 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Friendliest staff of any coffee shop in NYC. Great coffee. Cozy place to read/chat/chill.
  • Felicia M.
    Felicia MSeptember 3, 2013
    Great independent coffee shop. Stocks croissant from Balthazar. The owner is a delight.
  • N A.heart icon on user image
    N AvedisMay 8, 2019
    Cozy tiny coffee shop with good coffee and friendly staff
  • Tyler P.
    Tyler PaulsonJanuary 23, 2015
    They serve Counter Culture coffee. Beat the afternoon line at Joe and come here instead.
  • Ofer I.
    Ofer IdanJuly 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Finally a great coffee place north of Columbia campus - this is infinitely better than joe's!
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    vid_ya!April 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    benches outside make it the perfect spot... to have a latte with your dog! 🐶☺️
  • Naeem N.
    Naeem NaseemMay 2, 2013
    Great person behind the counter. Cute local location. The counter culture coffee is always robust.
  • Jonathan M.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan McFeatJuly 9, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Consistently great coffee, friendly staff, delicious pastries-beat the line at Joe's and come here!
  • Allison C.
    Allison ClaytonMarch 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    ADORABLE. Be lucky enough to grab one of the roughly 6 seats. Good chai and Balthazar pastries.
  • Taszo E.
    Taszo EspressoBarMay 21, 2013
    Love the soft atmosphere. The barista makes great coffee.the owner dave rocks
  • Christina E.
    Christina EngJuly 15, 2012
    Amazing new cafe close to Columbia! Delicious 'Counter Culture' coffee
  • Lesley C.heart icon on user image
    Lesley CorderoNovember 21, 2015
    Lovely little place - joes has better ice chais, but not a bad alternative
  • Carollyn P.heart icon on user image
    Carollyn PhilipFebruary 3, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Counter Culture espresso ably pulled at this tiny & welcoming shop.
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    MyerSeptember 11, 2015
    The beans are good but the baristas are awful. So awful espresso coffee in the end. Maybe the regular brew is good because much less skill, tinkering and passion needed there.
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SchwartzNovember 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Very good coffee but a $10 credit card minimum effectively renders this place cash only.
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    jJune 30, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    A wonderful new addition to the neighborhood!
  • Dan K.
    Dan KaoFebruary 17, 2014
    Small venue but amazing counter culture coffee!
  • Gillespie G.heart icon on user image
    Nice espresso from a quirky little place
  • Jack P.
    Jack PatersonAugust 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great coffee and good selection of sodas and pastries.
  • Liza
    LizaJuly 16, 2013
    I never write reviews - but the iced chai is out of this world
  • Charles P.heart icon on user image
    Charles PletcherFebruary 7, 2019
    Best coffee in Morningside/West Harlem
  • Tho K.heart icon on user image
    Tho KellerJuly 20, 2013
    Great cappuccino! Almost tastes like a Flat White.
  • David S.heart icon on user image
    David StephensJanuary 11, 2019
    Cute small coffee shop.
  • JJ K.heart icon on user image
    JJ KeyesAugust 8, 2020
    Been here 10+ times
    Best coffee in Morningside
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HoltzNovember 20, 2017
    WiFi password: coffee12345
  • Myerheart icon on user image
    MyerJune 22, 2015
    Cappuccino is great
  • Mary K.heart icon on user image
    Mary KDecember 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great coffee and pastries! Close to the 1 train
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    SusumuJanuary 28, 2015
    $10 min for credit card, they take it anyway.
  • L. T.heart icon on user image
    L. T.July 17, 2015
    Tiny place! Don't go expecting a seat.
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan MartinApril 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great cappuccino!
  • Jurgen F.heart icon on user image
    Jurgen FauthOctober 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing coffee.
  • Mark F.
    Mark FisherSeptember 26, 2013
    Amazing Mocha!
  • Craig E.heart icon on user image
    Craig ElimeliahAugust 6, 2014
    Good coffee
  • Michelle P.
    Michelle PecoraroMay 22, 2015
    They have soy milk
  • Charlieheart icon on user image
    CharlieApril 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    $10 minimum on cards.
  • Y. NEGi S.
    Y. NEGi SatoJune 2, 2013
    cute place with an ... okay coffee :p
  • Anna D.
    Anna Danziger-HalperinMay 11, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Sugar scones!
  • Brkgnyheart icon on user image
    BrkgnyNovember 3, 2014
    Kahveler iyi ama ayirici ozelligi yok. Calisanlar ilgili mekan kucuk yogun
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