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Cafe La Fe, coffee shop

4.1
(104 reviews)
Cafe La Fe, coffee shop

Cafe La Fe is a warmly regarded coffee shop and cafe located in the East Village/Lower East Side, loved for its excellent coffee, diverse menu, and delicious empanadas. Customers praise the friendly and attentive service provided by the owner and staff, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The establishment offers a unique blend of quality coffee drinks, pastries, and savory items, with an emphasis on homemade, baked empanadas and specialty lattes made with La Colombe coffee. Many reviewers note the cafe’s community feel and spiritual ambiance, making it a cherished local spot.

Most Popular Items

Empanadas
"The empanadas are what brought us to this place and they are out of this world delicious - easily the best I've ever had. So much so that we went back three days in a row so I could take some home to Philly with me."
Lattes (including iced cinnamon latte and specialty lattes)
"I had an iced cinnamon latte with cold brew, yum! My dad had a latte and some flan and said both were great. Excellent and friendly service too!"
Tres Leches Cake
"I got a tres leche cake which was so good. Highly recommend! They had so many options for dessert items and coffee. Something for everyone."

Additional Insights

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Environment

The cafe is characterized as cozy, relaxing, and inviting with a neighborhood feel and spiritual elements such as Bible scriptures that make customers feel at home.

Cleanliness

While cleanliness is not explicitly detailed, the positive descriptions of food quality and atmosphere imply a well-maintained environment.

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Unique Elements

The cafe stands out for its baked empanadas, use of La Colombe coffee, spiritual and community focus with biblical themes, and the owner's personal involvement in creating custom items.

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Service

The owner and staff are repeatedly described as kind, sweet, and going the extra mile for customers, including customizing drinks for dietary needs and engaging warmly with patrons.

Store Information

Address
70 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003
Hours
Monday 8AM-8
Tuesday 8AM-8
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Great coffee
Great tea selection
Sports

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Accepted Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments