Award-winning barista & Asian flair. Great for working, with decent cafe fare & excellent coffee.
This East Village cafe, helmed by an award-winning Italian-trained barista with an Asian/Taiwanese flair, is a fantastic spot for working or a leisurely lunch. While the coffee program is a definite highlight, particularly noted for latte art and quality beans, the food is described as decent and not exceptional, though it does include some Asian comfort food options.
The cafe offers a mix of Asian comfort food and standard cafe fare, with the coffee being the standout item. It's praised for its quality beans and latte art, though the food itself is described as decent rather than exceptional.
"While specific dishes aren't highlighted, the cafe offers Asian comfort food and cafe fare. The coffee, particularly noted for latte art and quality beans, is a strong recommendation."
Customers generally have a positive view, appreciating the cafe's ambiance for working and the quality of its coffee, especially from its award-winning barista. The food is considered decent but not the main draw.
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The food program is considered decent but not exceptional, with the coffee being the main highlight.
"Sammy Lin's coffee serves a lot of Asian comfort food, helping to sustain its coffee offerings."
Positive"The user mentioned Sammy L as a place to get beans when feeling fancy, indicating they value the quality of their coffee offerings."
Positive"The author recommended Sammy L Coffee, particularly when the owner is working, noting it has ample seating and is good for working. The owner is an award-winning barista known for latte art."
Positive"Sammy L's Cafe offers a diverse range of Asian and cafe-style lunch options. The owner, Sammy Lin, is an award-winning barista and encourages people to work there."
Positive"Sammy L Coffee in East Village is good for working, run by an award-winning Italian-trained barista with an Asian/Taiwanese flair, though its food program is decent but not exceptional."
Neutral"Recommends Sammy l cafe as a potential spot for a leisurely weekend lunch."
Positive"Sammy Ls is on 3rd ave and 11th is under an NYU dorm and has a lot of seating"
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