Chic coffee spot near the Met; known for elegant vibe & unique soft serve.
This charming coffee shop, nestled near the Met, offers a refined experience with its elegant ambiance and quality beverages. While it can be a bit pricey and draw a tourist crowd, many find it a convenient and pleasant stop for a coffee or a sweet treat. It's a spot that evokes a sense of nostalgia for some, with unique offerings like pistachio soft serve.
The coffee shop is primarily known for its coffee and tea offerings, including iced lattes and matcha. It also receives praise for its soft serve, particularly the pistachio flavor with chocolate dip, and a good chocolate cake. Some find it to be a convenient option, though it is noted as being expensive and potentially touristy.
"The pistachio soft serve with a chocolate dip is a highly recommended unique treat. The chocolate cake also receives specific praise."
Customers generally have a positive view of the coffee shop, appreciating its ambiance and unique offerings like soft serve. However, some note it can be expensive and attract tourists.
Important Note
The restaurant can be quite expensive and tends to attract a tourist crowd. Some also feel it has become overhyped since its opening.
"The Ralph Lauren cafe on the Upper East Side is suggested as a potential option for teenage daughters."
Positive"Recommended Ralph's Coffee in the Upper East Side as a place with a great vibe for a mother-daughter trip."
Positive"The commenter confirmed that Ralph's soft serve is surprisingly good."
Positive"The commenter recalled eating a similar pistachio soft serve with chocolate from Carvel as a child, noting they were unaware Ralph's offered soft serve."
Neutral"The commenter recommended Ralph's pistachio soft serve with a chocolate dip as a great option."
Positive"This user mentioned Ralph's as a childhood favorite for slushies but was unsure if it met the 'no pre-packaged syrup' criteria."
Neutral"Ralph's has a good chocolate cake."
Positive"Ralph's is recommended for a custard-like soft serve."
Positive"Ralph's Coffee was liked when it first opened, but the commenter now considers it overhyped."
Neutral"Acknowledges Ralph's Coffee is expensive and touristy but suggests it's one of the few options conveniently located near the Met."
Neutral"Notes that Ralph's Coffee, while near the Met, is very expensive and touristy."
Negative"Recommends Ralph's Coffee as an option near the Met."
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