Rex Coffee - Midtown West
Kahve - Midtown West
774 9th Ave. (btwn 51st and 52nd)
New York, NY 10019
Midtown West can be a black hole for New Yorkers.
If you pull up Yelp and search for cafes, the area with the most red pins is Times Square, which also happens to be a special circle of Hell for residents on the weekend. So, too far south and you're in Port Authority territory, too far East and you're in Times Square, too far North and you're in Columbus Circle (or Central Park, which is beautiful but nevertheless a dead zone for food).
Luckily, there are two cute finds for a morning coffee or tea and a breakfast treat: Kahve and Rex. The former leans more on the jazzy, artsy side while the latter has a modern rustic feel (read, Brooklyn) with its wooden counter, mismatched chairs, and blackboard menu.
In both locations the tea selection airs on the side of specialty. The quality difference lies in the treats. For a good scone, try Kahve. The scones at Rex are dry and hard. But for a buttery chocolate croissant that flakes off on your plate, Rex wins by a landslide. As a Greek yogurt fan, I was surprised at how quickly I was devouring the thin plain yogurt they offer at Rex--mostly because their chewy homemade granola became quickly addicting.
And, bonus, a parade of little dogs wandered in and out of Rex with their respective owners. I love sitting at a table watching happy puppies. It makes for a happy morning.
864 Tenth Avenue (btwn 56th and 57th streets)
New York, NY 10039
Kahve - Midtown West
774 9th Ave. (btwn 51st and 52nd)
New York, NY 10019
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| Chalkboard Menu at Rex Coffee |
Midtown West can be a black hole for New Yorkers.
If you pull up Yelp and search for cafes, the area with the most red pins is Times Square, which also happens to be a special circle of Hell for residents on the weekend. So, too far south and you're in Port Authority territory, too far East and you're in Times Square, too far North and you're in Columbus Circle (or Central Park, which is beautiful but nevertheless a dead zone for food).
Luckily, there are two cute finds for a morning coffee or tea and a breakfast treat: Kahve and Rex. The former leans more on the jazzy, artsy side while the latter has a modern rustic feel (read, Brooklyn) with its wooden counter, mismatched chairs, and blackboard menu.
In both locations the tea selection airs on the side of specialty. The quality difference lies in the treats. For a good scone, try Kahve. The scones at Rex are dry and hard. But for a buttery chocolate croissant that flakes off on your plate, Rex wins by a landslide. As a Greek yogurt fan, I was surprised at how quickly I was devouring the thin plain yogurt they offer at Rex--mostly because their chewy homemade granola became quickly addicting.
And, bonus, a parade of little dogs wandered in and out of Rex with their respective owners. I love sitting at a table watching happy puppies. It makes for a happy morning.
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