Four seats, perfect espresso, legendary olive oil cake. That's it.
Why go
The owner Jamie is usually behind the machine and he treats every shot like it matters. There's no Wi-Fi, no outlets, no pretense of being a workspace. You come here to drink an exceptional cortado, maybe eat a slice of cake, and then get on with your day. It's espresso bar culture the way it works in Italy — stand, sip, go. The East Village needs more places like this.
Pro Tip
Get there when they open at 8am. The olive oil cake sells out by noon most days.
Best Time
Weekday morning, right at open
Getting There
🚇 L to 1st Ave or 6 to Astor Place, short walk east on 7th St
Bonus stop nearby
While you're in East Village
Tompkins Square Park is a block away. St. Marks Place for vintage shopping and cheap eats.
Vibe and price
What locals are saying
“The olive oil cake here changed my understanding of what cake can be. Not exaggerating.”
— Lena, East Village