Java Tea

Coffee is great. I had a pumkin muffin and it was amazing. A little on the small side but very good. Staff is nice. Music is great. Very small inside but it’s okay I was grabbing a coffee and a muffin to go. Parking is terrible, however parking in the city is terrible. The price wasn’t as bad as I thought considering we are in the city. I would go back again.

Good coffee, good food, kind and competent staff: there’s a reason I come here for lunch or afternoon coffee several times a week.
Java Tea is a little bit hidden on 70^th street between 1^st and York, but you’ll find it if you keep an eye out for the sandwich board on the sidewalk. I highly recommend trying whatever the soup of the day happens to be; my experiences have always been good.

Cute little place. The best thing about it is the friendly staff-​love seeing their faces in the morning!
Their iced and hot coffee is excellent. Espresso drinks here are not
My favorite. Their sandwiches and pastries are great, and I briefly became obsessed with their yogurt parfait a.

Wow — this place was nice and relaxing post a trip to my DR. The barista was lovely. I live in San Francisco and will make a point to come back here because of the pleasant experience and customer service. They make a great cup of fresh passion fruit ice tea.

This is a cute quaint little café with great people working behind the counter. The selection of coffee is excellent and the breakfast/​lunch menu looks amazing. I will definitely come back to try lunch and I recommend the iced dirty chai latte.

There was so much hype about this place, I was expecting something amazing. The place is small with a few tables and seats. Not packed at all on a Friday afternoon which was nice. The staff was super friendly but the gentlemen taking my order seemed confused about asking for a vanilla latte.
The barista was fast and efficient. Though there wasn’t enough vanilla syrup added so the latte was extremely bitter with a hint of something sweet. But overall nothing stands out about this location. I wouldn’t go out of my way to get coffee here again.

I love stopping in at Java Tea — the coffee is delicious and the staff is always incredibly friendly. While the place is too small to sit a while, it is the perfect spot to grab some caffeine or pastries on the go.

⁴⁄₅: Super friendly service!
Dropped by here to pick up some tea – good change from those franchised coffee houses.

What an awesome coffee place tucked right around the corner from Memorial Sloan-​Kettering Cancer Center. Not only are their standardish (latte) coffee drinks outstanding, so are their specialties (mmm, Milky Way, and even as decafs) they also get a great selection of carrot cake for the days when you need it. Go Java Tea!

I recently started a new job, and so far this is my favorite coffee place in the area. It is a hole in the wall, but it’s top notch service from the friendly and enthusiastic owners and good prices ($ 2.50 for a venti-​sized ice coffee). The ice coffee was good, but the espresso drinks are what you want to drink. One afternoon I got a large iced-​Americano, I’m not exactly sure how much, but there was A LOT of espresso in mine… but damn it was good stuff!

Java Tea is a special place because the Italian brothers who own it are so thoughtful, funny, and competent. They serve excellent coffee (as you can expect from Italians), and they care quite a bit about their food being fresh and to the customer’s liking. I can’t say enough about how good the vibe is at this place. I hope a lot of people go here, so that it remains a big neighborhood success!
Also, fyi, in response to some other recent posts, there is now a small table inside where you can sit and enjoy your tea/​coffee :)

This place is phenomenal. A friendliness from these 2 brothers that is much needed in the midst of jaded NYC-​ers… I really like coming here before work to get my tea. I’ve increased my water intake because of these 2 brothers who own this place. They are so friendly, so nice. And they always get me to try a new tea and I stick to green tea to be healthy during my shift at work, nonetheless.
Now I’m hooked on harney & sons tea! Amazing stuff. I will continue to support a good cause like this.

I haven’t tried any of their baked goods but their lattes are delicious and well made. The best part though is coming in the morning when Fredo (?) the barista. He’s energetic, friendly, chatty, and a really great way to start your day. I’m so happy this is so close to my office!

A lot has changed for Java Tea with in the short amount of time they have been open. But, all changes I think have been for the better.
The downsized on their equipment, making more space for customers. They have a sign on the door to excuse the appearance, as they are soon to be adding tables and stuff. As of right now they have a nice long bench against the wall, room for at least 8 people comfortably.
Moreno is so sweet, «Happy Monday», «Happy Friday», everyday is a good day for him, which rubs off on all of his customers. The other girl that works they, I feel horrible that I forgot her name is also a sweetie. She turn me on to what is called a «dirty chai». She goes, don’t worry its not actually dirty. Basically she mixes a double espresso into a chai latte. Its to die for.
They’re coffee (three roasts) are superb, they will make any tea you want (even make it iced after brewing). Not many places are so focused on making your day. But I feel so great every time I go here. They’re drinks are fab.
They make this rice pudding, its one of the best ones I have ever had. WOW!
They have those cards, where you collect stamps and then get the 10^th free. Love that, incentive to run back.
Being that they have seating now, I don’t feel so rushed out, and I say and talk to the workers while I enjoy my drink, if i’m not in too much of a hurry.
To me, this is not your average coffee stop, and i feel like it just keeps getting better, needed to update. Which 6 STARS was a possibility.
Great every time, consistency.
Friendly service, it’s an absolute pleasure.

I’ve never been one to write reviews, but Javatea is exactly the type of coffee shop that deserves to be recognized and praised– not just for their delicious products, but also for the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. This is a great place to duck in and grab a nice cup of coffee or tea. You can enjoy your drink inside where they have some seating, or outside on the single bench.
I really enjoy the dark roast coffee; it tastes awesome and has the caffeine to keep me going through the day. Not into coffee? Not a problem. They have a nice assortment of teas. I don’t even like tea very much, but I love their white peach iced tea with honey and lemon added into it. It’s perfect for hot summer weather! Their assortment of muffins and scones tastes so good as well. My favorites would have to be the sour cream muffin or cranberry banana muffin. Sometimes, my breakfast here consists of the parfait, which has low fat yogurt with granola, sliced strawberries, and bananas mixed in.
I think I’ve finally found my favorite coffee shop in the city. For the price, the quality of the products, and the friendliness of the staff, Javatea can’t be beat.

Awesome service, great prices, great iced Coffee.
What more do you need to know?

This is an amazing little shop that is great for stopping by before work/​on the way to your car/​on the way to the subway for a cup of joe or tea. They serve three roasts — light, medium and dark, as well as lots of espresso choices. They are a super small business, with very nice employees. I once ordered, then realized I forgot my wallet, but he said, it’s ok, I know you’ll be back — and I DID go back! They also have nice cookie bars that are good and dense. The décor is great and has such a nice feel. Even though there are no seats, you feel great even for the 5 minutes you spend ordering and paying.
They also have a drink card — and if you have been following my reviews, you KNOW how I love incentive cards!

Broke my 3 month absence from Unilocal to write about this place!!!
I was heading to work on a dreary rainy Sunday afternoon and needed something to warm to cheer me up. I ordered a mocha which wasn’t as rich as I would have liked but it did the job. The peppy barista even offered me soy milk without asking! Free of charge! They also offer oatmeal and sandwiches at an affordable price that I’ve heard aren’t bad.
No, it’s not the best coffee in the area but what makes this place stands out is the amazing service! Everyone is super friendly and sweet. Java Tea has def replaced Starbucks as my go-​to coffee spot when I’m at work. A tad bit cheaper than Starbucks with a lot more service and smiles :)
A HUGE PLUS — they open super early. 5:30 am on weekdays!

I’m always looking for new tea joints and cafes, especially around either of my two offices. Be it the Upper East Side or Washington Heights, it’s extreme Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts saturation. I’ve always been happy for my little Java Girl down the street from my NYP /​WCMC office, but I am happy I’ve got something a little less out of the way now.
Situated on East 70^th just east of 1^st Avenue, it’s no sit-​down café, but it’s a nice place to grab a quick bite and hot beverage. Service is so friendly! Upon my first visit, the worker asked me how my weekend was, we chatted about the perils of actually having to do laundry on the weekends, and she gave me a free cake pop that looked like a snowman. I left with a big smile on my face, along with chai and a muffin. Now THAT’S customer service. The front is stocked with salads and sandwiches, along with pastries, and I give them props for carrying Harney Tea. (Call me a snob. It’s fine.)
So delighted to have this little spot exist. It’s a nice break from my other options…

Yay! New coffee joint.