OCAFE

If you’re a fan of unique flavors and great textures, don’t miss the Lemon Almond Polenta Cake at @ocafenyc . Its coarse yet satisfying texture, paired with a hint of refreshing lemon and a perfectly crisp, caramelized exterior, is absolutely delightful. The Pão de Queijo is a classic—though it’s best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for that ideal softness. Pair it with their Mocha Latte, which strikes the perfect balance with its rich chocolate flavor—neither too sweet nor too heavy. The café also has a stunning, plant-filled interior that’s ideal for relaxing or capturing beautiful photos. Can’t wait to return and try their light meals next time!

This place is fantastic! It has a warm and inviting atmosphere, offering plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The staff is welcoming, and they serve the most amazing Brazilian cheese bread—don’t miss it if you visit. I opted for a cold brew with oat milk and a chocolate croissant during my visit, and both were absolutely delightful.

The cafe smells super cheesy once you enter. Lots of seating available, with some suitable for one person so you can work/study. Good matcha and hoping to try their coffee next time!

The shop was pleasantly spacious, creating a comfortable atmosphere. We both enjoyed our meals. I opted for the avocado and cheese sandwich, while my friend chose the coconut rice and vegetable curry.The staff were incredibly friendly and readily answered all our questions.

Great vibe! I got a matcha latte and enjoyed it. Variety of tables and outlets. Came here to work for a few hours. 10am - 12pm is a good time to find a seat. I got there a few min before 9am and got lucky for a side table, because the place was overflowing soon after. Someone bumped into me and spoiled my late on my laptop, and the cafe was kind enough to help me clean up and make me a new one on the house.

Okay here’s the deal and I feel sort of bad writing this review. I cannot review the food or coffee in this place because I’ve never stayed long enough to order and that’s because it smells horrible in here: like someone’s been sick and it’s been covered up by cleaning products, or feta cheese is rotting. I’m not the only one who’s noted it, other neighbors and I have talked about it, and it’s something I’ve noted on a few occasions while attempting to get a coffee. Perhaps there’s a lack of ventilation or a mix of cleaning products that doesn’t linger well. I would very much like to support a local spot in the neighborhood but I feel the need to let people know that something doesn’t smell right (literally).

Bright, airy, and inspiring. I really love coming here. their espresso program is amazing and they do an incredible job with specialty coffee drinks. Beyond that, their food is so well priced and really healthy! I come here to read and people watch, admittedly. The staff are great and very chipper. The views of 6th ave from the front are unparalleled! Including some shots of a lifestyle I shoot I directed for a blogger that loves Jesus! I can't wait to go back to this cafe!

A decent place for a quick bite or a longer stay. My matcha latte was very well done. Lots of seating, but can't say that it is very cosy. Diverse west village crowd, I overheard some interesting conversations.

If you're a fan of unique flavors and great textures, don't miss the Lemon Almond Polenta Cake at @ocafenyc . Its coarse yet satisfying texture, paired with a hint of refreshing lemon and a perfectly crisp, caramelized exterior, is absolutely delightful. The Pão de Queijo is a classic--though it's best enjoyed fresh out of the oven for that ideal softness. Pair it with their Mocha Latte, which strikes the perfect balance with its rich chocolate flavor--neither too sweet nor too heavy. The café also has a stunning, plant-filled interior that's ideal for relaxing or capturing beautiful photos. Can't wait to return and try their light meals next time!

I have loved O Cafe for years!! And I still go almost every time I'm back in NY. I continue to swear by their bahia latte which is still the best mocha in my opinion. But I've noticed that the quality of their food is slipping.. On my last visit the paõ de queijo was stale and for the first time, my husband actually said the one I make at home is better. I hope this is a minor setback and they continue to thrive long term..

I have never actually been here. My girlfriend, however, has, and has historically had a very complicated relationship with this place. (We're both evolving politically--don't worry about it.) Anyhow, today, she brought home a bowl of what looked like quicksand with eggs and avocados sort of luxuriously sinking in it. I have no idea what this stuff purports to be, but it's the most delicious thing I have ever eaten.

Brazilian cafe/coffeeshop in Chelsea. Items are priced quite high. The lentil salad was legit just lentils, chickpeas, feta and paprika. Way too expensive for the portion and not worth it. The lemon almond polenta cake was $6 and quite small. Delicious but expensive. No wifi, but there is the free NYClink that works quite well. They do have a lot of gluten free options (cheese bread). Overall not impressed and quite expensive.

tbh I came here for the restroom in the back, which is clean enough though really tight to get into. But the espresso is quite good. They recently switched to Joe coffee (maybe temporarily?), so you can guess what that tastes like. I really like that if you order to stay, they'll make it in a real ceramic cup. Plenty of room to sit indoors and a few tables outdoors on the street. Definitely try the Brazilian pastries :)

In order to make a post you need at least 85 characters. So blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, and bla. I should have asked for a glass of milk. Cappuccino not!

Cute little coffee shop on the corner of 6 Ave and 12th St. My friend and I came to this location because we were looking for places that have a decent amount of seating. It was really easy to find a place to sit around 2pm on a Saturday. We tried the Bahia Latte, which is more like a mocha. I personally liked it because it tasted like an Abuelita's Hot Chocolate.

Overpriced! The Brazilian bread was ok. Their cold brew was way too bitter and their alfajores were $3 for the tiny thing. Would not really recommend unless you have to

Despite being listed on Google maps as a good place to study, this cafe has no wifi and is super noisy. The baked treats looked good but I didn't try any since I had work to do and needed to find a good place to do it. This wasn't it.

This review is a culmination of over ten years of patronage: O cafe is a local favorite and a staple of the west village. Delicious baked goods, hearty and healthy meals, and the best cup of coffee I have ever had. They are well known for their Pão de quiejo (Brazilian cheese bread) which has been part of my breakfast routine for quite some time; as I write this review while eating a bowl of their delicious butternut squash soup, I cannot help but be grateful for Ocafe as it is an essential part of the community and the cafe culture of New York.

I came here to grab coffee with a friend on a Sunday morning. This is a cafe that serves Brazilian coffee and healthy dishes like acai bowls, smoothies, etc. I ordered a beetroot ginger latte. The latte had a strong ginger flavor surprisingly and the color was a pretty pink color from the beetroot. So why 3 stars? The service was a bit lacking. My friend ordered an acai smoothie and went to ask about it since it was taking a while. The batista gave her attitude even though my friend asked nicely and it was about 10 minutes after ordering. I showed my COVID-19 vaccination card to dine inside but they do have tables outside. I may or may not come back depending if I'm in the area.

The coffee is good and the food is OK. Considering there are 1 million coffee shops in Manhattan, the only reason I stop here is because it is right next to where is stay. I do it out of convenience versus quality. The people who work here are slightly rude. I don't have any specific story about why - it's not something I can put my finger on.

Decent coffee and was delighted to see a dish of alfajores. Nice buttery taste but I'm still troubled by how something as small as a tea-light candle could be $3.

I really wanted to like this place :-( The vibes were really good and the employees were very sweet, but the drinks and food especially were incredibly underwhelming. The iced matcha w/ oat I ordered was way too milky - it kind of just tasted like a straight up glass of milk. And the dish (ricotta toast with seeds and honey) was huuuuuge and very filling, but again, kind of tasteless. Nothing was terrible by any means, but nothing was exciting either. Don't think I'll return here anytime soon.

Delicious pao de queijo! Excellent service and ambiance. Cute merch!

Crowded, Expensive, No Public Wifi. Was convenient had a double espresso was a bit Bitter

The staff is not friendly. We've given this spot so many tries because the location is convenient, but we are done. Coffee isn't good. Very expensive. Also my pet peeve is when coffee shops don't fill the coffee to the top and they leave the cups here about 30% empty. Won't be back.

Had a craving for a hot chocolate- maybe the holidays - maybe the hint of winter in the air. Team was friendly and casual. Everybody sort of doing their own thing. Ordered a hot chocolate- $6 - what I got was basically like warm steamed milk with just the subtlest hint of cocoa powder that was almost discernible through the milk. Haven't been here before. Unlikely I'll return. Seems like they have a variety of food options and a large menu but I'd avoid the hot chocolate.

COVID-19 review: Solid cold brew, great ceramics, amazing pao de queijo!! Literally every time I see my trainer at the Complete Body on 14th St, I immediately walk to O after our session and get a pao. Such a satisfying, well-sized treat, and truly nothing better than when you get one fresh out of the oven. I've been eyeing their matcha muffins, scones, and loaf cake slices as well, but always end up just ordering my pao de queijo. Very, very cute interior + logo as well - PSA to the owner, please make a blue sweatshirt with yellow text (like the apron). I will buy it instantly.

The coffee is good, and the decor gives a very comfy vibe. The cafe is very crowded, almost no right place to stand. And there is no-laptop rule here. Tho not quite understand why, I kinda feel intimidated by the "cool cafe" atmosphere. (My review is based on my personal feeling. I'm def sure that there would be many ppl liking this place!!

Love this place! Really good, healthy, yummy food made with seasonal and fresh ingredients. The roasted yams are fantastic and the perfect lunch. All their coffee and drinks are also spot on. The interior is very cozy and ambiant. Great spot to get some work done, meet w friend, or read. There is no public wifi. The staff are all very friendly!

By far the worst "arepa" ive ever had, if you can even call it that. Maize dough was cold and crumbly. Way overpriced. One of those times you feel legitimate grief after purchasing something.

It's alright here.... not really good or bad. Service guys are quick and good. Tables are everybody shared. I ordered 2 of Americano. I will try here again

O Cafe is a decent little coffee shop sort of in between the West Village and Greenwich Village. It is Brazilian themed, hence the "O" in the name. I am not the biggest fan of their coffee, but that is personal preference. Their hot chocolate is amazing, though. They also have really good pastries, such as gluten-free chocolate brownies that are amazing. The main event pastry-with is the pao de quejo - or cheese bread. They are little cheese bread balls that are simply amazing. They are impossible to not stop eating. The staff is super friendly. They have places to sit but have often found it hard to find a seat. I don't know if I would come here just for the coffee, but the cheese bread is worth a trip.

I always thought the cafe looked so inviting from the outside and when I finally was in the area for lunch, I picked up the farro burrata salad. Such thoughtful creative options and very much worth a stop.

Really tasty lemon dressing for the quinoa salad. Not the most filling entree but if you're going for something super light, refreshing, and healthy, this $13.50 salad hits the spot. Place does have a bathroom, outlets, and internet.

Visited randomly on a random day. Ordered americano and latte and banana bread. The coffee was very mediocre. Nothing too special about beverage and food. The staffs were pretty nice. Interior was pretty cozy and cute.

Stoppen in here for a hot chocolate last weekend. The staff are very friendly and it was a cute place with lots of seating. They also had beautiful ceramic mugs. The hot chocolate was good without being overly sweet.

After researching on good coffee shops where to work I came across O Cafe. The place is big enough yet cosy without feeling to cramped. They arranged wide tables to share but also have a section of cute tiny single tables just to fit your cup of coffee. On the side green plants make this place very European. There is a lack of plugs to charge your laptop so go with full battery. The croissant was ok, I had better and the coffee (cappuccino) was ok. This is why I have a 3. Don't get me wrong this is a good coffee shop, but being obsessed with coffee shops myself it is not one of the top on my list in nyc! Pro: plenty of sitting, nice atmosphere.

I had seen many cool looking young people walk into this cafe and decided to try it out for myself one day. It was extremely underwhelming. The food was cold, no one offered to heat it up for me. The worker was not very kind, when I tried to ask what some unlabelled food items were. It was not a welcoming place, and the food was very mid.

I got an oat milk chai latte and I wasn't expecting it to be $7 lol, but since it was that expensive I was hoping that it would be super tasty. The chai was mediocre at best because it was basically just oat milk on ice, like wtf. I will say that the inside of the café is super cute and a great place to do work! But this place is expensive for no reason. If you're looking for a really good chai latte, I would recommend Pause Cafe I'm the Lower East Side; that's a drink worth every cent! All in all, you can skip this place on your daily stroll, it's definitely not worth it.

I'm kinda mad that I spent $10 on a flimsy concoction between to dry a** pieces of bread. I couldn't believe how unsatisfying this excuse for food was! They should be ashamed of themselves.

Great place! Love coming here to get a coffee/tea/snack. Great chia seed pudding. Their ceramics are beautiful and the crowd seems loyal. Only note - please get more mugs/cups so customers can get drinks "for here" and not waste a to-go cup on a sit-down coffee. I've ordered a coffee to stay three times and have had them tell me they're out of mugs so it'll be in a "to go" cup anyway. Not a dealbreaker but not ideal

Simon and Garfunkel tunes circa 1973. Rustic furniture. The arrangement of plants give the cozy place an innate bohemian feel. Great for focusing on writing and/or catch-up chat. Seats are hard to come by here. Be a predator for Me time here. There are dates apricots bananas and apples for sale next to the baked goodies. Good mix of vegan, glut-free, and traditional. I like how the bench area seconds as storage for trash bags. Space is precious here for everyone. The Bar staff are witty and seem tight knit. But we're always open for random folk to join in on the fun. The wifi is spotty. BYOI. The Butternut Squash Soup is more broth than hearty. Each spoonful has hints of warmth and savory spice. The sunflower spelt toast was a hearty compliment. The Panther Drip coffee was very velvety. Multiple cups were ordered. Sometimes it's worth it to go out your way to be comfy.

You pay for WiFI as it's NOT FREE. The first 30mins only. So certainly don't come here to work online. Great coffee but snacks and food is overpriced for what you get. I'm not very impressed with the polenta cake prices at $6, you can only taste the sugar, not the flavors. Friendly staff and pleasant ambiance. I'll come back here for coffee and chats.

Cafe uses high quality ingredients and is super cozy. The chia pudding is delicious! Quick service.

I've been here twice now, as it's one of my client's favorite meeting spots. It's always packed, but if you wait a bit you can usually find a spot. It's quiet enough to focus on work, but not so quiet that you can't have a conversation. The coffee is excellent (I've only had their regular coffee), and I love that they have oat milk! I also had one of their bowls, a delicious coconut rice with avocado, shaved coconut, and other veggies, served warm with a scrumptious, light sauce/dressing. The rest of the food menu looks fantastic, and I noticed lots of folks ordering their desserts, as well. It's a great spot to catch up on some work or meet with a friend (or in my case, a client!). Friendly staff and pleasant decor! Will absolutely be back!

Ordered an ice coffee - very bitter, I threw it out. The girl who waited on me was very, very nice. Iced coffee is $6.00 - way too expensive.

The cafe interior was cozy and nice! Met a friend here for coffee and stayed inside comfortably for 2-3 hours just enjoying the atmosphere.

OCAFE is a nice place to go in the area to kill some time and grab a coffee. I was meeting someone nearby and got there a little too early, but thankfully Yelp saved the day and recommended this place to me. The atmosphere is pretty small and cozy. They sell wine for $10 and have three different varieties. I tried one and, while it wasn't great, it was better quality than I expected from a place that is essentially a cafe. They have healthy food too, which I didn't get to try but might be back for someday because it looked good.

I love this place and come all the time for pao de quiejo and oat milk lattes. They also have alfajores sometimes!

Imagine a picnic put together by a chef whose style is colored golden by the California sun. A bounty of creative, veggie-friendly fresh food. Gourmet yet relaxed. The leafy green sandwich, the lentil feta salad, the roasted yams, and pao de queijo are all excellent. Coffee is good, but is perhaps ironically the only point here which is merely good.

$6 for extremely watery and nearly tasteless "cold brew" coffee.

Conveniently nestled between West and Greenwich Villages, with some of the friendliest service I've seen in a coffee shop in quite some time. Sometimes you need an Iced Green Tea on a rainy day. Knock back a few before feverishly typing on your laptop!

Slowest service ever. Latte was weak. If I wanted a cup of steamed milk, I'd just do that at home. Not worth $6.

Yes. The reviews are right. There is a distinct, not-so-charming smell of cheese that hits your nostrils upon entering. A plain croissant and latte cost me $8. More expensive than most cafes. The croissant is fried with an oil different from most bakeries; it's strong and overpowering. A croissant should taste of dough and butter, not weird grease. I won't get it again. I was feelin the plant explosion walls. Wasn't feeling the smell and prices.

This place is a rip off. I asked for large cappuccino and croissant. After a charge of $11 they served a small cappuccino and then told me that its the only size. Horrible business practice. And the coffee is nothing to brag about. Stay away!!!

This is such a cute little place, with pretty decor, chairs and tables. Perfect spot for chatting and studying! Service is quick as well. This is a review just for the pão de queijo (small baked cheese roll). They are really delicious and a little chewy. It is a little expensive for such a small portion, but definitely a staple when coming here!

Very good chai latte, spicy and not too sweet, just the way I like it. The latte was a bit warmer then lukewarm, so no burnt tongues if you drink too fast! There's plenty of power sockets along the walls for people who want to work on their laptops, or someone who desperately needs to charge their phone. I generally fall into the latter category. Like other reviewers have already stated, there is a weird odor that lingers in this cafe. The smell hit me the moment I walked in. There was a decent amount of people sitting, so I thought it was just me who was smelling a chlorine mop stench. If I'm in the neighborhood, I would stop by for another chai latte, to go.