% Arabica, Midtown
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodNYC, r/AskNYC15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
% Arabica receives recommendations across its New York coffee shops, including Midtown and DUMBO. Several visitors recommend the coffee, while one likes a regular latte's balance. A DUMBO visitor particularly likes the Kyoto Latte. Critics find the drip and pour-over bland or feel the higher price and stylish setting do not mean a better cup, so preferences matter more than the brand's appearance.
Address
% Arabica New York Midtown, 37 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Kyoto Latte, Latte
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/justflipping in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Lists %arabica among recommendations for darker roasts.
- Recommendsu/nhreyes in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Says they like the coffee at % Arabica.
- Recommendsu/crazeman in r/FoodNYC · Jan 2024taste
Personally enjoyed the coffee here, though the beans were sold out on that visit.
- Recommendsu/xunyou198 in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025taste
Picked its Kyoto latte for morning coffee.
- Recommendsu/pratprak in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Visits the DUMBO branch often and loves the texture of its Kyoto Latte.
- Recommendsu/hammyrunswim in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2025
Names % Arabica as a suggestion without further detail.
- Recommendsu/DinerEnBlanc in r/FoodNYC · Jun 2025
Listed among coffee or snack picks.
- Recommendsu/lucky_chloe88 in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Says % Arabica is good too, alongside Blue Bottle and WatchHouse.
Show all 15 cited comments
- Recommendsu/yellowwindowlight in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Lists it among good Rockefeller-area coffee options.
- Recommendsu/fashion_opinion in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Replies with just this name as a suggestion.
- Mixedu/vacancy-0m in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024value
Feels it is more upscale and costs more than Blue Bottle without tasting better, but finds the shop cozy for lingering.
- Caveatu/uhnonymuhs in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024taste
Says the drip and pourover there taste flat and thin.
- Recommendsu/shwimboshwambo in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Lists it as a pick for the Rockefeller/Grand Central area.
- Recommendsu/wensythe in r/AskNYC · Oct 2024
Lists it among recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/jlnbll in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2024
Recommends % arabica in Midtown.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.