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The Coffee Shop
29 Union Square W.
New York City, NY 10003
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“Coffee Shop” Wcities.com
“The Coffee Shop” GAYOT.com
“It Takes a Village” American Way
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“A bit o' Brazilian served with your coffee?” VirtualTourist.com
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#1,621 of 6,756 restaurants in New York City
  • Cuisines: Coffee Shop, South American
  • Average price*: $ 25
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Child-friendly, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 29 Union Square W., New York City, NY 10003
  • Phone:  212-243-7969
  • Fax:  +1 212 243 4187
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“Ok this place has been...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 30, 2008

Ok this place has been around forever and isn't as cool as it once was but it's very convenient and I'm a sucker for the retro thing. more

“Love the kale. Love...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Sep 2, 2008

Love the kale. Love their seafood dishes. Great atmosphere, great people watching. Always have a problem with either the host or waitstaff... They suck. But otherwise good more

“this place deserves...”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 9, 2008

this place deserves stars for getting me through college years. more

“It looks like a diner...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 16, 2008

It looks like a diner from the outside, but what they did with the interior is pretty amazing. Great place to take visitors to more

“the first place we take...”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 29, 2008

the first place we take nyc visitors to more

“Glorified diner. Not...”
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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 5, 2008

Glorified diner. Not very impressed with food or service, but seems to be a neighborhood anchor. more

“Yes, always young and...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 30, 2008

Yes, always young and cloudy with people but good to hang out or meet up with friends kind of place, food is so so but there's seafood stew is the fantastic there. more

“dinner always open, good...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 29, 2008

dinner always open, good for after party more

“Exactly what we were...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 27, 2008

Exactly what we were looking for, good place. Good service. more

“What's up with this...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 29, 2008

What's up with this place. It's huge. A diner. And expensive. Not so great. more

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The Coffee Shop Address

29 Union Square W., New York City, NY 10003
Tel: 212-243-7969 Fax: +1 212 243 4187
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.