Bourbon Coffee

I’m not sure why I liked Bourbon Coffee quite so much. The Cuban Coffee that I got was all right, though not quite hot enough. The service was cordial and efficient, though not particularly remarkable for a coffee house. Maybe it was the ambiance. When I arrived yesterday evening at 6PM for a meeting with my community service group, it was relatively bustling (or as bustling as the faint buzz of a few friends chatting and an army of coffee-​drinkers with their eyes glued to their laptops can get). It’s a large space with lots of communal tables and a few smaller tables for 4, and some tables for two. A couple of couches in the front. The beverage-​making area is sealed off by a steel counter, which creates a bit of distance between the baristas and the customers, but that was okay.
My group was super lucky when one of the larger tables in the front cleared up, and I was able to grab that for us; fortunately, there was enough space elsewhere that I wasn’t forced to defend my territory for the 10 minutes before the first of my other group members showed up. Most ordered coffee or tea, a few ordered a pastry. No one was especially bowled over, but everyone enthusiastically agreed that it was a great spot, spacious and comfortable, and convenient to a bunch of nearby transit hubs.
I’m not sure if I’d want to come here when I’m just looking for a coffee shop to hang out in alone, I usually like something cozier for that. But for meeting with friends or groups, this place is perfect. I think that’s harder to find, as far as coffee shops go, so maybe that’s why I still felt so positive about it by the end of our meeting.

This place is located near Union Sq. which is always a plus, and it’s spacious, with several community tables in the back with smaller tables in front. I didn’t try the food here, but the coffee, beverages etc are priced for the area aka a bit more than you’d like to pay but not absurd.
My coffee was good and I liked the amount of space my friends and I had, so I’ll be back for sure.

I feel like the description I return to for certain coffee shops is «better than Starbucks». By holding a coffee shop to such a low bar as Starbucks, it’s decent. When compared to any serious coffee destination, it’s intensely mediocre.
They make an alright cup of joe. I’ve had lattes and cappuccinos here. The weird thing is, they serve them in the same glass, essentially meaning that they make them as though they were the same beverage. The cappuccino is clearly made incorrectly. They pull a solid shot of espresso though. I’ve nibbled on some of the pastries with a friend. They’re all fine, nothing special.
One thing Bourbon has going for it is ample seating. There are always open tables and it’s extraordinarily laptop friendly. The WiFi is pretty slow, but it’s good enough for writing some emails. It’s a good place to come and do some work.
The environment reflects the products; just okay. It feels devoid of any excitement, passion or serious joy. It’s just a place full of people buying a little coffee so that they can sit at a table for a few hours in a neighborhood which has few shops quite as low key.

I visited Bourbon Coffee mid November. As a student, I liked it for its spaciousness. There were several large tables to share with others as well as smaller tables to have to yourself. The place itself is large so you don’t feel claustrophobic, although it can get pretty packed. There seemed to be plenty of outlets though when sitting at the large, central tables it may be hard to access one.
At Bourbon I only ordered a large coffee. They have several drink options, however, that I would like to try. If you’re staying, they serve their coffee is mugs; which I greatly appreciate.
My largest complaint is the internet. The Internet was very spotty and this was frustrating. All customers around me experienced this similar problem. This would be the one thing that held me back from coming here.
Bourbon also has some seemingly great lunch options, though I didn’t try any.

I always have a good experience here. Recently went in with my fiancé and we got a 16oz cup of hot chocolate, 12oz cup of coffee, and a blueberry muffin which all came out to about $ 8 which is awesome. Everything was pretty tasty too!
I noticed that they expanded their seating arrangements (lots more wooden tables that can be shared) which is cool. Definitely seems like they brightened up their space as well.
Staff was friendly. Bathrooms are okay though; Not as cleanly as I’d like. But, the convenience of it is awesome. Central location and close to the trains on 14^th and 6^th which is why I think it can get pretty packed. I see folks working there and also just socializing. Definitely a place I don’t mind going to!

I didn’t know this place existed until I Unilocaled: coffee houses to work out of.
The cappuccino was surprisingly good. The space is huge and could be a good place to zone out, bring your laptop and get some work done. The snack choices are limited. They did not have brownies which is what I was craving. The bacon quiche was tasty. My friend said the Mexican Hot Chocolate reminded him of home. I will definitely try it next time. My only big issue is the wifi service here is pretty jerky. It took forever to actually get connected then when I got connected one page took forever to load. I“m not sure if that’s due to the amount of people using the server but this place would be perfect if the wifi connectivity actually worked. It’s a bit cold here as well. But I do not want to keep pointing out the negatives, this place is great for a work space and also for meeting with groups of people. This place is perfect for bloggers, students with group projects. I can see myself coming here in the summer when I need to get some blogging done.

Fantastic place to get work done, so glad I found this place. Just a short distance from Union Square, this place is huge with plenty of tables and chairs laid out in a spacious hall. There’s free Wi-​Fi that is super fast and there are numerous charging ports so you don’t have to worry about running out of juice.
The staff are very friendly. The restrooms are very well maintained. The coffee is decent and they also have a few items on the menu, though I haven’t tried any so far.

Quite possibly the slowest service I have ever encountered. 8 minutes for a mocha after I ordered with no other drink orders for the barista to complete. I’m sorry but if I am paying $ 5 for a mocha I don’t expect to lose a huge chunk of my time in the process.
Once past the barista gauntlet it is a great place to sit and get work done or have a meeting.

Overall not a bad place, though I’m hesitant to give four stars because I don’t think the coffee or snacks are anything special, at least not for the price. It’s $ 1 extra for cream cheese on a bagel, which would be fine if the bagels weren’t already $ 2. You could get one of the same quality with cream cheese from a cart down the street for $ 1.50.
However, there are some important pluses to Bourbon, which include free wifi, lots of space (in an area where coffee shops are generally pretty cramped), and nice bathrooms. It actually feels like the kind of place you can spend time in and read or work on your laptop. The décor is pretty, too, which makes it more inviting to hang around.
In conclusion, come here not for the food and drink, but for the ability to sit down for an hour without feeling like you’re taking up a seat too long, and to use the wifi. It’s a good place to meet and catch up with friends, since there’s room to spread out and no one is rushing you out the door.

Bourbon Coffee hails it name from they type of Arabica coffee beans, «Bourbon» which has grown wild in Rwanda for over a century.
That being said. I am not sure when the coffee was roasted as their isn’t a roast date stamped on the bags. Doesn’t seem that fresh. I don’t think that a fresh cup of joe. Is their plan. My coffee tasted stale and old. You can even have pizza with your coffee. No thanks. Not my cup of tea!
The manager here explained to me the Rwandans roast the coffee and then ship to them. The manager didn’t seem to sure of herself. Please know the product you are slinging.
The renovation that happened here is well deserved, Reclaimed tables and lighting looks great. The place is huge and has wifi. So now you can see what happens when you Mix laptops, coffee and pizza together. A big effin mess.

It’s a spacious coffee shop and I think they also serve lunch-​pizza quiche etc.
The free wifi is pretty slow when there are only two other ppl in the store using it besides me, but since it’s free, I’m not gonna complain.
My café au lait was extremely hot… It’s 10min after I got the coffee and I still am not able to drink it… I thought café au lait uses either room temp milk or cold milk?
My blueberry scone is yummy but I wish it has some temperature… It’s cold cold…
The store is cute, I think it’s African design? Staff is good but not great.
I guess I expected more when I walked in.

I had 20 oz pumpkin chai latte; it was one of the best & good to the last drop. Everyone seems to rave about the coffee here, so I can’t wait to try that next time. Also, had egg, cheese, & ham breakfast croissant (thinking I’d like something hot given today’s near freezing weather), but it was so-​so. Other pastries on the display may be much better.
The indoor décor is surprisingly spacious, pleasant & bright! Free wifi & 2 clean bathrooms in the back, plenty of seating (comfy chairs, couch, tall counter seatings, spacious community tables, and enough of two seaters for a quiet talk), and plenty of outlets. Glass walls and wood+stone furniture & floors give some rustic feel. There’s a floor to ceiling wall looking out to 14^th St, which makes the place seem more open. Not too far from Union Sq subways. Good place to relax & read where terrific drinks are served. I’d definitely come back.

Bourbon Coffee is one of the most spacious coffee cafes I have seen in NYC. Upon walking in, I noticed the abundance of seating space, high ceilings, and open space. This would probably be a good place for someone who is trying to study without feeling claustrophobic or annoyed by a neighbor.
I stopped by for a quick iced coffee to-​go (they have cold brew also, if you wish) to get rid of my headache from lack of caffeine. Free soy or almond milk if you ask — it’s behind the counter. I took a sip of just the black coffee before adding soy milk and it was fresh and smooth and not sour. One thing I absolutely hate is sour coffee and I could have had this coffee black, no problem!
Forget Starbucks (located across the street) and stop by Bourbon for much better, smoother coffee.

From a first impression I really liked this coffee shop. What I liked most here was the amount of space. Compared to other decent coffee shops, it’s much more open with plenty of seating. There’s a choice of communal picnic bench-​style seating, bar-​height seating along the wall next to the window, and private tables for 1 – 2 people. It’s a great place to set up a laptop and get some work done as there are plenty of outlets in addition to free wifi. People say the wifi is only good for two hours, but I used it for well over two hours after a single purchase and had no problems with the connection at any point.
Coffee is decent — nothing special; and although they do have a few unique options for hot coffees/​teas, it wasn’t an extensive menu. I thought the large cappuccino I ordered was very well sized (3 shots of espresso in a large mug for $ 5 — see photo). They offer a variety of pastries, breakfast food, and strangely, pizzas. The pizzas must be new because I got to try a sample and it was actually pretty good! With my coffee I tried the blueberry scone, which had a nice texture and was well sized.
I will definitely be back here the next time I’m near Union Square and I want to find a place to get some work done or meet someone for conversation. The environment is relaxed, the music is quiet and it doesn’t seem to get terribly busy.

I always stop by when I’m around.
They are renovated and looks pretty cozy.
Ice green tea was refreshing. It made of green tea, peppermint & lemongrass.
They started serving salad and pizza (customizable). They looked pretty good. I will try them next time.

+ Variety of coffee, tea, and other drinks
+ Variety of food
+ Plenty of seating
+ Plenty of outlets
+ Wifi with purchase, but for only 2 hours
+ Cozy ambiance
+ Bathrooms

I returned with some family. Sad this time was not as good. This was my third time and not as good at all. They ran out of cups… we all got a large and each of ours was a different size… 1 single guy was taking up an entire 8 person table when there were plenty of single tables available. The coffee was not as good as the other times we’ve went and they didn’t sweeten the hot chocolate this time. Go in the day when the guys are working. We went later in the evening and it was girls and they didn’t seem to know their ass from their elbow.

I am huge fan. I love this place. Take your best Starbucks café… then make the seating even bigger, give it character and 10x better coffee then you will get Bourbon Coffee. Everyone has a nice civilized to stay cup for their coffee. You know how I feel about being civilized and paper cups not cutting it.
Bourbon café also serves light food. I had a grilled cheese on multigrain bread and dijon mustard. Yes, forget biscotti … I will always have that with my coffee please. The coffee was as coffee should be, strong and hot. Or is that men? In either case the coffee is nice and tasty and the baristas know what they are doing. You even get foam art.
Not to get off on a tangent, but shouldn’t we judge our coffee by the skill in the foam art? So it stands to reason part of the problem with institutional coffee is the fact it is served in a paper cup negating the need for the foam art — you never see it because of the lid. Another reason to hate drinking coffee to go.
You should drink your coffee here at Bourbon Coffee.

This is clearly the place to go if you need to work or hold all-​day meetings. One cup of coffee and the staff couldn’t care less if you’re there until closing time.
It’s also big and open with large communal tables, comfy chairs, free wifi (password at the register) and a reasonably un-​annoying soundtrack in the background.
The standard latte is quite good, but the breakfast sandwiches are a miss. The ingredients were right — turkey sausage, egg and cheese — but it tasted like it was store-​bought and microwaved.

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the area. Not only location is perfect — next to subway, express busses, couple of businesses I favor, and just a stroll from Union square.
It is spacious, there are always seats to relax and enjoy your coffee or tea.
They make very good European style macchiato (with soy upon request) — strong, aromatic, with perfect foam on top of small cup (none of that super sweet coffee chain nonsense some try to pass as macchiato).
Espresso is great as well.
Baristas always friendly and definitely know their coffee.
Stop by and have a cup!