Macchiato Espresso Bar

I love their coffee, very hot, smoth, strong tasty, nice place, clean, great cookies, good pricing, can get very buzzzzie, thanks

Love the coffee here. Girls in the front know what they are doing and they are super fast. The cappuccino is not a joke!

As someone who has plowed through most of life without an ounce of caffeine (the strongest drink to me is a cup of green tea and even that I’m incapable of finishing), the appeal of coffee shops is kind of lost on me, unless I also eat a pastry. I must have walked past Macchiato quite a few times without realizing the buried treasure that lay within — their chocolate chip cookie.
I take chocolate chip cookies very seriously. That five star rating for Levain is no laughing matter — I like mine towering and warm and pudding soft in the middle with a slightly crispy edge. Hand me a crispy cookie or an oatmeal cookie and I’ll question your integrity (just kidding, I’m still not over that one time I ate a chunk of an oatmeal cookie and realized what it was). The two reigning champions of CCCs for me are Levain and Zaro’s tollhouse cookie. Macchiato’s has knocked Zaro’s off second base. It’s a bit more compact but it’s absolutely stuffed with chocolate chunks (not chips). I can eat one every day.
Which brings me to my next point. Ever dipped a cookie into an iced chai latte before? Probably not as good as a cookie dipped in coffee but I was extremely pleased for the rest of that afternoon.
There are quite a few seats but it was packed on a regular weekday afternoon and ear-​crackingly loud. I wouldn’t really bring work to do here or try to set up a conference call. However, it is perfect for ducking in and grabbing the essentials. And yes, the service was very fast. I paid, turned around to put my purse back, and my iced chai was ready.
NEXT TIME: uh duh. Their sandwiches look good too.

Stopped in this cute little shop before a meeting. I bought a cup of coffee but it tasted slightly burnt. Nothing impressive, although I did appreciate that they had enough seating. Based on other reviewers I would be willing to give it another chance.

Cappuccino, served hot and creamy in a proper cup, and best of all, tasted like real Euro coffee. Music was loud but I guess I was in a good mood and digging it. Good internet connection.
The only negative had nothing to do with Macchiato. The guy next to me felt compelled to call everyone from his phone contact list to let them know he was enjoying coffee for «a New York minute.» Was more like thirty minutes. Since the music was loud, so was he. I felt like he was talking to me the entire time. Whatever.

Great spot to have a quick break and have a tasty macchiato! Whenever I visit GCS area, I stop by this tiny yet comfortable espresso bar. The owner is very friendly.

Everything there is so Tasty and fantastic except the service. The ladies at cashier can have very a nasty attitude and argue with their colleagues in front of customers. If for any reason they mess up your order, be prepared for a shit storm of yelling and stabs that are thrown at you. The owner needs to be aware of this problem because it’s shameful and sinful for such a great place be ruined by catty/​nasty attitude from a few. I already know people stopped going there because of bad cashier service. At the end of the day, NYC has way too many coffee places that have nicer people to take your money. :-)

Macchiato Espresso Bar is a small coffee shop, that seems to serve most of the Midtown East financiers with their morning, afternoon, and evening coffee.
They are always busy, and there will always be a few people ahead of you on the line.
They have a few seats along the window, and 8 – 10 tables alongside the wall, each table big enough for two.
Their lattes are out of this world. I highly recommend winding down with one of their lattes, if you have the time during the day, in a ceramic mug.
And their chocolate chip cookies are insanely delicious. They are a wonderful hybrid of a cookie and muffin/​brownie. They take a cookie form, but are gooey, warm, and fluffy like a muffin. They are small in size, but it will definitely kick your sweet tooth craving to the curb.
They also have salad and sandwiches.
Beware. Their music selection is questionable. They blast, seriously blast, techno club music. And everyone talks above the music volume, so naturally, the coffee shop becomes extremely loud.
I’ve had to take a client back to the Yale Club to continue our meeting because of the loud music and louder conversation.
I’ve seen people doing laptop work at Macchiato Espresso Bar, so it is doable, but I would not recommend.

Visiting from California and came across this little gem while walking around the city. I had a latte and a almond croissant :)
Latte was great and the croissant was very moist with the perfect sweetness.
Staff was really friendly and made it fast. I guess it’s NY, everything is extremely fast. :))

Meh, I purchased a chocolate croissant from them. I’ve had better, fluffier, and fresher. It’s a very ‘rich’ place — meaning potent coffee’s and buttery pastries. My colleague said the Macchiato he received was very good.

First of all, the exterior is oh so charming with a hint of vintage flare. It really is a beautiful place with a clean white interior and a very nice wooden bar by the window for people watching. It is only a few blocks from Grand Central on 44^th, a rather quiet and lovely spot in Midtown East. The coffee (I chose a cappuccino) was excellent. My cappuccino had a fantastic layer of rich velvety foam on top, which is how it should always be. It was like a little fluffy pillow on top of my espresso. The espresso itself had a nice flavor and was the perfect strength. Probably one of the most satisfying cappuccinos I’ve had in the city: no frills, but just wonderful.
If you do come here, do not leave before trying their infamous chocolate chip cookies. They were absolutely outrageous and totally sinful– very reminiscent of Levain cookies with the soft and gooey centers. The chocolate was a more bittersweet variety which made for an excellent bite with the soft doughy center. Just fantastic, and only $ 1.25! Definitely one of the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever had in my life.

Excellent coffee for an afternoon caffeine fix! I love the simplicity of the décor and it makes it so easy for me to forget about stress at work during my stay.
Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie and the Cappuccino are my go-​to combo here. The cookie was super soft and the chocolate chip is melted on the inside. It is the best, if you can get it just fresh out of the oven. I love the chewy texture and just the right about of sweet to help lift up my energy. Cappuccino is my favorite coffee of choice anywhere. Its espresso, hot milk, and foam milk had the perfect proportion here at Macchiato. My sweet treat and my coffee is a perfect balance of bittersweetness. I personally prefer my coffee hot but iced versions are just as good for any summer day! I would like to see Macchiato work on their latte art, it is quite boring on the eyes.
For those who work in the immediate area, you know that the coffee competition is heated around here. I am proud to say that Macchiato earns one of the top spots on my list. Skip your office’s coffee from the pot or Keurig and treat yourself! You deserve it!

Both the choc. Croissant and cappuccino were light and satisfying. Very balanced flavors and complimented each other. Great service!
The menu is hard to see when standing in line (you order while in line) so visit the website (you can find it in the Unilocal details).

Macchiato is a wonderful espresso bar. I frequented this joint three times last week while residing at the hotel next door. On all 3 occasions I had a large cappuccino. In all three cases they were perfect, hot and served within seconds. In all 3 cases the staff were super nice.
Place is well organized and everything Starbucks will never be. They even offer a premium cocoa powder to dust your drinks with.
I will definitely be back when I need a caffeine fix near Grand Central Station.

I’ve had very mixed experiences at this place, which is frustrating. I’ve had GREAT lattes/​cappucinos (thus the four star rating before) and very meh lattes. The last two times I asked for my lattes extra hot (because they tend to go cold within 2 – 3 minutes when I head out the door), and they have still been giving me lukewarm (barely warm), watered down drinks. Today’s drink tasted completely watered down– like the milk wasn’t fresh, and I couldn’t taste the espresso at all. I’ve asked for double shots of espresso before and am pretty sure I have never received the second shot. They also once messed up my drink and gave me a mocha instead of a latte.
For $ 4.50+ a latte, it’s expensive for what can be undependable morning service?
That said, the pastries are fantastic! And the staff is always friendly.

Their chocolate chip cookie is easily top 3 of all time. Very chocolate-​y and soft.
I had the grilled chicken sandwich on toasted ciabatta — legit! If I worked in this area, this would be my regular go-​to for lunch.

I like this place. I have a fairly dependable coffee arsenal within a short radius of my office, and thankfully, this is part of it. Much like La Colombe, Macchiato has a very Euro mod and minimalist feel, and operates like a well-​oiled machine. I have had both their drip coffee and espresso drinks, and both were delicious. The prices are on par with other higher end coffee houses you might come across, like Sbux, Grumpy or Aroma, but I think the quality here is superior. The coffee they use is rich and complex, but very smooth. I also have never had to wait more than a minute or so to be served, which is a huge plus in my book. If you’re a coffee head, you should definitely hit these guys up if/​when near GCT.

macchiato is my sh! t
cookies are redonkulous.
best coffee in the area. seriously, who in their right minds would go to a starbucks when this place is down the block. SMH coworkers.

Pretty excellent spot in an otherwise awful location for good coffee. The espresso here is quite good with an almost lemony undertone. Also, the people who work here are super nice and they serve up food and coffee FAST.
I didn’t think the chocolate chip cookies here were anything to write home about, especially in a city where Levain Bakery is doing their thing. They just didn’t taste that much different from any mid-​level cookie.
All in all, however, this place is definitely a good stop for those of you who don’t mind fighting your way through a ton of businesspeople and midtown banker boys to score some fairly solid joe.

Like Zoolander, I never go left out of my building. I had this epiphany just a minute ago as I was leaving Macchiato Espresso Bar wondering why I’d never ventured there before. It’s because I literally never ever, not 1% of the time, travel in that direction. Weird. I’m def. going exploring soon.
I was craving a chocolate chip cookie so I went to the Pret closest to me, but there was something about staring into the glass case that wasn’t appealing today. I whipped out the Unilocal app and typed ‘cookie’ into the search. The first place that popped up with a good rating was Macchiato Espresso Bar (A Grade).
I’d only planned on the cookie, but I ended up deciding to try the Iced Coffee as well. The cookies are square looking, and I was hoping that people wouldn’t be all hyped up because of the shape. I got my Iced Coffee and proceeded to knock it over on the counter. oops. My reflexes were quick so only some spilled out and the employees were really nice about it.
I went to the self-​serve station to put some half and half into my coffee. I like these containers way better than Starbucks. Starbucks creamer containers make me anxious. I’m always waiting for the lid to fall off the top, which is why I hold in on, but it’s all very awkward when carrying stuff. These were a press top. Press the button and the half & half comes out. Easy peasy.
Ate my cookie at the office. It was still warm & gooey. If I had eaten it there, I would have had to buy another one. I’ll have to make it a rule that I don’t do that.
Unilocal search success! I’ll definitely be back!

Die machen’s uns vor
Kühles Styling unterstreicht NYC-​Gefühl Jede größere Stadt hat einen Platz, der den Gesamteindruck eines Aufenthalts wiedergibt oder noch verstärkt. Für mich persönlich gilt das in Manhattan für das Macchiato. Eine perfekt aufeinander abgestimmte Crew bedient flott und freundlich die Espressomaschine, erfüllt dabei jeden Sonderwunsch und liefert Espresso, Cappuccino und Café Americano in vollendeter Form. Die zusätzlich bestellten Sandwiches kamen prompt, frisch zubereitet und ließen alle Vorurteile über amerikanische Essgewohnheiten in Vergessenheit geraten. Währenddessen aus dem großen Fenster auf die Straße sehend das reghafte Treiben der Berufstätigen zu beobachten, krönt jeden New York-​Aufenthalt.
Volle Punktzahl.

cute lil café; divine chocolate croissants and choc chip cookies