TLDR
Charming Japanese kissaten known for 17-hour curry, artisanal toasts, and serious Kyoto-style coffee. A must-visit LES gem with a cozy, intimate vibe.
Instagram Posts References
Davelle is featured in the post as a place for a light meal or snack, specifically toast with jam and cream cheese. The paper under the dish clearly indicates it offers 'Coffee Wine Food,' suggesting it's a versatile spot for various occasions.
Details
A charming Japanese kissaten offering a dual concept of a cozy dining space and a dedicated coffee bar [21]. Patrons flock here for artisanal toast, meticulously prepared curry, and a variety of high-quality Japanese coffee preparations [4], [11], [21]. The small, intimate setting creates a unique atmosphere that is highly regarded, though it often necessitates a wait for a seat [11], [13], [21].
Food Overview
The menu focuses on Japanese comfort food like 17-hour cooked curry, mentaiko spaghetti, and various milk toasts [4], [11], [21]. While the lemon toast and chicken katsu curry are widely recommended, some diners find portion sizes to be small and have mixed feelings about specific toast toppings [11], [13].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Looking For Sesame Latte Similar To Aroom In
"Offers a sesame drink, but it does not come with an espresso shot."
NeutralFrom post: Which Coffee Shops Have Both Great Coffee And
"This user mentioned Davelle as another Japanese cafe in lower Manhattan, following the 'kisaten' style focusing on food."
PositiveFrom post: Tera Manhattans Best Pour Over
"This commenter likes the Kyoto latte at % (presumably % Arabica) and will stop by Davelle soon after receiving a recommendation."
PositiveFrom post: Tera Manhattans Best Pour Over
"This commenter provides details about Davelle's dual concept: a small restaurant seating about 10 for Japanese Curry and Milk Toasts, and a separate to-go coffee space. They highly recommend the $8 Kyoto Cold Brew, noting it's small batch and runs out."
PositiveFrom post: Tera Manhattans Best Pour Over
"This commenter plans to visit Davelle soon after hearing good things and walking past it often."
PositiveFrom post: Tera Manhattans Best Pour Over
"This commenter highly recommends Davelle for its Japanese items, particularly the Kyoto slow drip cold brew, followed by Rex. They note Davelle has a dual concept: a restaurant serving Japanese curry and milk toasts, and a to-go coffee space."
PositiveFrom post: Lower East Side Dinner Before Attaboy
"Davelle is mentioned as a Japanese restaurant that also operates as a coffee shop, offering simpler fare than Hi-Collar and having a separate coffee shop area."
PositiveFrom post: Authentic Japanese With 6yo
"Davelle is listed as a recommendation for a cafe."
PositiveFrom post: 7 Days In Nyc
"The user described Davelle as a cute breakfast spot."
PositiveFrom post: Davelle Les
"This commenter noted that Davelle provides takeout and delivery, which they find convenient for ordering toasts."
NeutralFrom post: Davelle Les
"This user had a negative experience at Davelle a few years ago, stating their bread was still half frozen and implied they do not use fresh bread."
NegativeFrom post: Davelle Les
"This user mentioned that Davelle offers takeout as an option."
NeutralFrom post: Davelle Les
"In response to a question about wait times, this user confirmed that lines are still long. They advised arriving 10-15 minutes before opening to secure a seat."
NeutralFrom post: Davelle Les
"This user asked if the lines at Davelle are still long, as they experienced long waits previously."
NeutralFrom post: Davelle Les
"This commenter enjoys the lemon toast, chicken katsu curry, and mentaiko spaghetti. They acknowledge the small portions but still appreciate the food, and note that the small space often results in a wait."
PositiveFrom post: Davelle Les
"This user commented that the curry looks delicious."
PositiveFrom post: Davelle Les
"This user simply commented that the food looks good."
PositiveFrom post: Davelle Les
"This user also likes the lemon toast. They agreed that the black sesame and cream cheese toast was visually appealing but wished for a more intense black sesame flavor."
NeutralFrom post: Davelle Les
"The user enjoyed the curry, which they mentioned is cooked for 17 hours. They found the lemon toast good, but the black sesame and cream cheese toast just okay. The Uni spaghetti was also liked, though the portion was deemed too small. The cafe is noted as being very small and walk-in only."
PositiveFrom post: What Are Some Places That Do A Great Food Or
"Davelle in the Lower East Side is a Japanese Kissaten that takes coffee seriously, offering lattes, hojicha, pour overs, and Kyoto slow drip cold brew. It sustains its business with these offerings."
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