Welcome to Frame Coffee
Frame Coffee, located on 305 Amsterdam Ave in New York City, offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere for coffee lovers. The cafe is known for its unique coffee blends and delicious croffles (a waffle-croissant mashup) that customers rave about. With a variety of specialty lattes and inventive food options like the shrimp chili paste and pork floss croffle, Frame Coffee stands out as a must-visit spot for a quick morning bite or a relaxing coffee date. Despite some mixed reviews on coffee strength, the overall ambiance and menu offerings make Frame Coffee a hidden gem in the Upper West Side.
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305 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10023 Hotline:
Welcome to Frame Coffee, a hidden gem located on 305 Amsterdam Ave in New York City. This cozy cafe offers a unique blend of coffee and Thai cuisine, making it a must-visit spot for locals and tourists alike.
With a focus on specialty lattes and croffles (a mashup between a waffle and croissant), Frame Coffee has gained a reputation for its innovative and delicious creations. Customers rave about the Butterscotch Latte, Brown Cinnamon Latte, and Thai-style coffee, highlighting the unique flavors and cozy atmosphere of the cafe.
One of the standout dishes at Frame Coffee is the Shrimp Chilli Paste with Pork Floss Croffle, a savory and indulgent treat that combines sweet and savory flavors in a delightful way. The croffles here are said to be the best in the city, with a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior that will leave you craving for more.
Aside from the delicious food and drinks, Frame Coffee is praised for its warm and cozy ambiance, perfect for a coffee date or a quiet moment alone. The staff is friendly and welcoming, adding to the overall experience of dining at this charming cafe.
So if you're in the Upper West Side and looking for a unique cafe experience, make sure to stop by Frame Coffee. Whether you're in the mood for a speciality latte, a croffle, or just a cozy spot to relax, this cafe has something for everyone.
Cool spot. Great dirty chai. Friendly staff. A bit tucked away off the street. Lovely place to sit and enjoy.
Great coffee shop that is combined with Sala Thai, my favorite Thai restaurant EVERRR! Friendly staff and one of the best seating arrangements for coffee spots in the UWS. Terrific coffee and relatively affordable compared to other spots. The waffle croissants look amazing, I need to try it one day. Get one of their special coffees!
Great spot to catch a quick morning bite and drink. I ended up here because I need to jump on a call before an appt. It's small but loud. So if you're looking for a cozy cafe this isn't it. I ordered a chai latte and smoked ham and then I added an egg on a croffle (mashup btwn waffle and croissant) The chai was less than desirable; It was not layered w/ chai spices and lacked sweetness. Once I added sugar it was tolerable. As for the sandwich.... Oooooooo that was DELICIOUS! The pesto, and mozzarella was the perfect combo to take a basic ham and egg to the next level! They did this RIGHT! I would go back just for the sandwich. If you're in the area...swing by, take a break and try their croffle
My friend and I got a butterscotch latte with oat milk and the maple latte with oat milk. Both were pretty decent! You could taste the flavor in both but the espresso was definitely lacking. If you're not a sweet coffee drinker, I would avoid them. The price for each drink was $5.75 with a $0.90 milk substitution. Considering this is the UWS, the price isn't bad either. The inside has a few tables near the door but otherwise it's pretty narrow inside so I wouldn't recommend hanging out here. Overall, pretty good speciality lattes! I probably wouldn't come here otherwise though.
We got a butterscotch latte and a brown cinnamon latte! We had high hopes but unfortunately, the coffee lattes were both just average. I liked my butterscotch latte, but it wasn't strong enough? There was something off about the flavor for the brown cinnamon latte but could not quite put my finger on it. Overall, average coffee & did well to caffeinate me, but not a flavor that stood out/would entice me to come back :( Cute little shop (as in quite small) as most shops in NY are, but the vibes are amazing! There was a small photobooth which was such a nice touch! That being said, I would come back to try other drinks than the two I had!
Tried out their Thai style coffee (Es Yen) which was a double espresso with condensed milk. A little on the sweet side with the condensed milk but a pretty unique coffee! It was definitely on the pricier side though, after tip and tax it was over $7 for a coffee. A cute thing about this location is they have a cute little photo print out screen that allows you to get a black and white print out of a photo you take!
I had never had a croffle before visiting Frame, I have since tried them elsewhere as Frame got me hooked, but I can say theirs is the best one I've had so far! I got one plain and one with egg and cheese, both were divine. Also recommend the summer iced teas. Cute place for a coffee date or to get some work done!
Frame is a hidden pocket of quietness in the city. I loved the vibe--split level with the jointly owned restaurant next door. Both Thai establishments. Coffee was lovely. Lattes were prepared with simplistic graceful flavor. The ambiance was so warm and cozy. Go here with a lived one or good friend you can sit close to . (We were at Levain bakery and their espresso machine was down so they recommend Frame!) Another review giving it to you straight no chaser! Enjoy!
~ Brown Cinnamon Latte $7 ~ [Rating: 4/5] The latte is nice and smooth, but the espresso flavor doesn't come through strongly. Lightly sweetened with caramel, it's topped with decadent whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder. Overall, it was a really pleasant drink! ~ Shrimp Chilli Paste w/ Pork Floss Croffle $6 ~ [Rating: 4/5] The croffle is warm and comforting, but it was slightly denser than what I'm used to and could be crisper and flakier. The combination of sweet chili paste and pork floss is delightful, offering a great mix of sweet and savory flavors! - - - - - - - - Will I be back? Yes Want to visit the UES location to try other drinks and the croffle with gjetost cheese and ice cream!