Renowned for its exceptional cookies, especially the chocolate chip and unique corn cookie. Praised by many as NYC's best, though coffee receives mixed reviews.
Culture Espresso has garnered a significant following, particularly for its exceptional cookies, making it a must-visit spot for dessert aficionados in NYC. The chocolate chip cookie, a consistent crowd-pleaser, is often lauded for its rich flavor and satisfying chew, though some find it on the sweeter side. For those seeking something a bit different, the corn cookie is a revelation, frequently described as even better than the popular chocolate chip variety. Beyond these stars, the cafe also offers a selection of other good pastries and breakfast items. While the baked goods are the main draw, the coffee and espresso have received more mixed reviews, with some patrons suggesting it's not their strongest suit. Despite this, the overwhelming praise for their cookies solidifies Culture Espresso's reputation as a top-tier bakery destination.
This establishment is renowned for its cookies, particularly the chocolate chip cookie, which is frequently ranked among the best in New York City. Reviewers often describe it as having a high chocolate content and a satisfying texture, though a few find it too rich. The corn cookie is another highly recommended item, often cited as being exceptionally good, with one reviewer preferring it even over the chocolate chip cookie. Other pastries and breakfast items are described as good. However, the coffee and espresso offerings tend to receive less favorable feedback, with some customers noting it as mediocre or not a strong point of the cafe.
"The chocolate chip cookie is a highly recommended item, often cited as one of the best in NYC. The corn cookie is also a standout and is frequently recommended."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards the cookies, with many considering them among the best in NYC. The chocolate chip cookie is frequently mentioned and highly praised, though some find it a bit too rich. The corn cookie is also a standout, with several reviewers calling it exceptional. While the cookies receive widespread acclaim, the coffee and espresso often receive mixed to negative reviews, with some finding it mediocre or below par compared to the baked goods.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest the coffee and espresso are not as strong as the baked goods. There's also a mention of a potential decline in cookie quality or size compared to previous years, and that cookies can be dry if not fresh.
"Culture Espresso is recommended for its cookies, with a special mention of their corn cookie."
Positive"The commenter enthusiastically states that the corn cookie from Culture Espresso is extremely good."
Positive"The commenter doesn't understand the hype around Culture Espresso, stating that while the cookie is pretty good, the espresso itself is mediocre."
Negative"The quality of the cookies can vary by time of day; fresh cookies are excellent, but late afternoon batches can be dry."
Neutral"The Korn cookie from Culture Espresso is highly recommended."
Positive"Culture Espresso is considered overrated by this user."
Negative"This user disliked the chocolate chip cookie so much they threw it away after one bite."
Negative"The commenter agrees that the corn cookie from Culture Espresso is better."
Positive"The commenter expresses agreement and positive sentiment for Culture Espresso."
Positive"This establishment provided a great end to the trip. The corn cookie was even better than their chocolate chip cookie, which itself is superior to Funny Face Bakery's version. Although disappointed to receive cold brew instead of iced coffee, the boyfriend noted it was "very good cold brew.""
Positive"The cookies from the 36th street location have been consistently excellent, both years ago and recently."
Positive"A recent cookie experience was not as good as years ago, suggesting a decline in quality or increased competition."
Negative"Culture Espresso was found to be overhyped."
Negative"The chocolate chip cookie was considered 'mid' by the original poster."
Neutral"This user recommends Culture Espresso."
Positive"This user recommends Culture Espresso for chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"This user recommends Culture Espresso for their cookies."
Positive"This user recommends Culture Espresso for chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"Culture Espresso is listed as one of the places offering much better cookies than Levain currently."
Positive"Culture Espresso is recommended as a superior alternative to Levain for coffee and baked goods."
Positive"Culture Espresso's chocolate chip cookies are highly praised for remaining good even a full day after purchase, making them suitable for transport."
Positive"The original poster tried Culture but found that their frozen yogurt did not have a strong yogurt taste."
Negative"Recommends Culture Espresso as an alternative or addition for cookie recommendations, alongside Hani's."
Positive"Culture was previously considered the best chocolate chip cookie, but was beat out by Hani's."
Positive"The user mentions Hani's Bakery as their favorite and expresses surprise at both Hani's and Culture Espresso's rankings."
Neutral"Expresses support for Culture."
Positive"Expresses surprise at Culture's ranking."
Neutral"The user is surprised that Culture Espresso was ranked #15 and not higher."
Neutral"Mentions Culture Espresso is a couple of blocks down from several other bakeries on 41st St and is known for its chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"Suggests getting cookies from Culture Espresso as an idea for Teacher Appreciation Week."
Neutral"The user recently tried and enjoyed the oatmeal cookie and raspberry sauce."
Positive"Culture Espresso's cookies are fine, maybe a little dry and oversalted, but overall nice and buttery."
Neutral"Considers Culture Espresso and Hani's as their top two chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"Found Culture Espresso's cookies to be "meh"."
Negative"Culture Espresso has the best cookies."
Positive"Culture Espresso collaborates with Heart Roasters for a company-specific coffee roast."
Neutral"The corn cookie at Culture Espresso is a sleeper hit."
Positive"Culture Espresso is in their top 3 chocolate chip cookies, along with From Lucie and Hani's."
Positive"The black and white cookie is their personal favorite at Culture Espresso, but the seasonal loaf cake slices are also really good."
Positive"Culture Espresso's chocolate chip cookie is phenomenal, but their other cookies are also good; their wife always gets the oatmeal cookie."
Positive"A huge fan of Culture Espresso's cookies."
Positive"Happy the original poster enjoyed the cookies, especially from Culture Espresso."
Positive"Culture Espresso is phenomenal in every way."
Positive"Culture Espresso is among their favorite chocolate chip cookies, along with Hani's."
Positive"Culture Espresso's chocolate chip cookies were one of four they tried, with Hani's being their favorite."
Neutral"Culture Espresso has amazing cookies, but coffee isn't their top priority."
Neutral"Their coffee was below par, possibly because Australian coffee is better."
Negative"The cranberry oatmeal cookie was pretty good (8.2/10), but the coffee was below par."
Neutral"The user has never heard of this place but wants to try it."
Positive"Culture Espresso has one of the best chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"The user loves this place and recommends the balsamic strawberries and key lime pie topping."
Positive"The user likes dark chocolate chips and fruit as toppings."
Positive"User lists Culture Espresso among their top 5 chocolate chip cookie choices."
Positive"Responding to another user's experience, this commenter confirms Culture Espresso's cookie was still amazing on a recent visit."
Positive"User accidentally discovered Culture Espresso's cookie and found it mind-blowingly good, the best they'd ever had. A subsequent visit was less impressive, and they questioned if the cookie size decreased."
Neutral"User lists Culture Espresso first among their preferred non-thin/crispy chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"User lists Culture Espresso among their top choices for chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"User ranks Culture Espresso as their second favorite for chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"User praises Culture Espresso's cookie as underrated and very good."
Positive"User ranks Culture Espresso as their #1 choice for chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"User confirms that Culture Espresso is their number one choice for chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"User includes Culture Espresso in their list of top chocolate chip cookie spots, mentioning it's very close to Gramercy Tavern and Seven Grams."
Positive"User simply states 'Culture.' implying it's their top choice for chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"User lists Culture Espresso as one of their favorite choices for chocolate chip cookies, alongside Hani's and Levain."
Positive"Prefers the chocolate chip cookie at Culture Espresso over Levain's."
Positive"Recommends Culture Espresso, highlighting its great cookies and good pastries/breakfast items."
Positive"Recommended as a potential breakfast spot."
Positive"Reviewer recommends Culture Espresso specifically for their chocolate chip cookies."
Positive"Culture Espresso cookies is more consistent."
Positive"Culture isn too thick or thin, half baked with an almost gritty texture on the outside."
Neutral"Culture is on the crisper side."
Neutral"Culture Espresso is often recommended in cookie posts."
Positive"picked up cookies from Culture Espresso"
Neutral"Culture Espresso has bran muffins."
Neutral"Commenter states Culture Espresso is one of their two favorite cookie spots among those listed in the original post."
Positive"Ranked #3 out of 15 NYC chocolate chip cookies. Considered ideal for chocolate lovers due to high chocolate content, but slightly too rich for the reviewer."
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