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MUD - New York City, NY Cafe
MUD - New York City, NY Cafe
MUD - New York City, NY Cafe
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MUD

(5.0 Score)
307 East 9th Street,
New York City, NY 10003 Directions

Since 2001

Specialty:

✓ MUD Drip and Mocha ✓ Espresso ✓ Macchiato ✓ Espresso Breve ✓ Cortado ✓ Americano ✓ Latte ✓ Vanilla and Maple Latte ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Caramel Cappuccino ✓ Mochaccino ✓ Red Eye ✓ Chai Latte ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Soymilk ✓ Irish Breakfast ✓ Earl Grey ✓ Blood Orange ✓ Peppermint Tea ✓ Chamomile ✓ Green Bancha ✓ Yerba Mate ✓ Sunshine Iced Tea ✓ Lemonade with Mint ✓ Matcha Latte

"MUD provides excellent coffee, American food, and craft beers in a relaxed café. All Mud coffees are high-quality specialty grade and are roasted in small batches at the café. They carefully roast each coffee to match its blend description, offering different coffee origins and roasting styles. MUD was started over 20 years ago and has grown strong because of good relationships with producers, importers, and loyal customers. At MUD, guests can enjoy carefully made drinks in a cozy and welcoming space. The café also caters to different dietary needs, allowing customers to adjust menu items to fit their preferences. This ensures that everyone can find something they like.

2026 Update: MUD was founded by the husband-and-wife team Greg Northrop and Nina Berott."

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Price:

Coffee Starts From $2.75
Ny Breakfast $5.00
French Breakfast $9.00
Mud Avocado Toast $10.00
Scrambled Egg Sandwich $9.00
Mud Burrito $9.00
Huevos Rancheros $11.00
Breakfast Quesadilla $10.00
Bagel & Smoked Salmon $13.50
Sourdough French Toast $10.50
Buttermilk Banana Pancake $10.00
Granola Bowl $9.50
Oatmeal W. Berries $9.50
Egg, Quinoa & Kale Pesto Bowl $11.00
Huevos Bowl $11.50
Mushroom Bowl $12.50
Maple Smoked Bacon $3.50
Sausage $3.50
Home Fries $4.00
Guacamole $4.00
Rice & Beans $4.00
House Salsa Verde $1.50
Mixed Greens $4.00
Bowl Of Fresh Fruit $5.00
Morning Pastries $3.00
Half Grapefruit, Raw Sugar, Mint $3.50
Organic Eggs $10.00
Mudmama Salad $11.00
Love Salad $12.00
Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad $13.00
Hearty Tomato $8.50
Corn Chowder $9.50

Discount:

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Contact:

(212) 529-8766

Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 11pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 11pm

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Little Collins - New York City, NY Cafe
Little Collins - New York City, NY Cafe
Little Collins - New York City, NY Cafe
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8+ YEARS IN TBR
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LITTLE COLLINS

(4.9 Score)
708 3rd Avenue, Between 44th & 45th,
New York City, NY 10017 Directions

Since 1994

Specialty:

✓ Espresso ✓ Macchiato ✓ Piccolo Latte ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Flat White ✓ Small and Large Latte ✓ Americano ✓ Mocha ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Chai Latte ✓ Café Bombón ✓ Babyccino ✓ Cold Brew ✓ Iced Tea ✓ Buzzy Bloom ✓ Finca El Puente ✓ Gem 006 ✓ Counter Culture Coffee ✓ Las Lajas ✓ Onyx Coffee Lab ✓ La Palma ✓ China Breakfast ✓ Earl Grey ✓ Jasmine Green Tea ✓ Genmaicha ✓ Sencha ✓ Moroccan Mint ✓ Too Easy ✓ The Smash ✓ Collin's Granola ✓ The Sweet Uncle Fred ✓ Buttermilk Pancakes ✓ Berries and Cream French Toast ✓ Mary's Mushrooms ✓ Breakfast Burritos (chorizo or Broccoli) ✓ Holy Shishito ✓ Green Eggs N' Damn! ✓ Eggs Benny ✓ Shakshuka

"Little Collins offers all-day breakfast, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and drinks in a stylish, cozy café. The café focuses on serving great food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere. Every detail from the menu to the music and even the coffee cups and uniforms is carefully thought out to help the stay feel different and good. Pastries are prepared each morning freshly. They provide coffee service for private events such as birthday parties, ceremonies, or intimate get-togethers. Their skilled baristas can serve up to 50 people, making different types of coffee, such as espresso, pour-over, and cold brew. Whether guests are grabbing coffee before work or enjoying a boozy brunch with friends, they aim to make the time spent there the highlight of their day. Customers can enjoy their handcrafted drinks in a warm and welcoming space.

2026 Update: The cafe has been functioning for more than 3 decades. The business is owned and operated by Leon Unglik and Nicholas Curnow."

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License #4104619

Price:

Coffee Starts From $3.00
Too Easy Start From $14.75
The Smash Start From $17.75
Collin'S Granola Start From $16.75
The Sweet Uncle Fred Start From $21
Buttermilk Pancakes Start From $22
Berries & Cream French Toast Start From $18.50
Mary'S Mushrooms Start From $15
Breakfast Burritos Start From $21
Holy Shishito Start From $21
Green Eggs N' Damn! Start From $23.75
Eggs Benny Start From $21
Shakshuka Start From $21
Espresso Start From $4.00
Macchiato Start From $4.25
Piccolo Latte Start From $4.75
Cappuccino Start From $4.75
Flat White Start From $5.00
Small Latte Start From $5.50
Large Latte Start From $4.00
Americano Start From $6.00
Mocha Start From $5.00
Hot Chocolate Start From $6.25
Chai Latte Start From $6.75
Cafe Bombon Start From $3.00
Gem 006 $6.25
Las Lajas $6.25

Contact:

(212) 308-1969

Mon: 7am - 4pm
Tue-Thu: 7am - 8pm
Fri: 7am - 6pm
Sat & Sun: 7:30am - 6pm

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Slate Cafe - New York City, NY Cafe
Slate Cafe - New York City, NY Cafe
Slate Cafe - New York City, NY Cafe
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SLATE CAFE

(4.9 Score)
121 Madison Avenue, Suite 5,
New York City, NY 10016 Directions

Since 2015

Specialty:

✓ Drip Coffee ✓ Cold Brew ✓ Café Au Lait ✓ Espresso ✓ Macchiato ✓ Cortado ✓ Americano ✓ Cappuccino ✓ Flat White ✓ Latte ✓ Iced Latte ✓ Mocha ✓ Vietnamese Iced Coffee ✓ Redeye ✓ Iced Redeye ✓ Hot and Iced Tea ✓ Vanilla Oat London Fog ✓ Arnold Palmer ✓ Chai Latte ✓ Dirty Chai and Matcha Latte ✓ Rose Matcha Latte ✓ Vanilla Rose Matcha Latte ✓ Hot Chocolate ✓ Sourdough Toast with Herbed Butter

"Slate Cafe NoMad is a family-run café that focuses on great food, friendly service, and creative ideas. They have a cozy and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great place to enjoy delicious food and drinks. They carefully choose, roast, and brew fresh, high-quality coffee. Slate Cafe was created by husband and wife Zach Israel and Ashley Jaffe. Their menu adds a fresh twist to classic dishes, making every meal unique and full of flavor. The café is suitable for small meetings, gatherings, and events. Their menu offers a wide range of gourmet breakfast dishes, flavorful sandwiches, salads, and small plates to enjoy in the café or take to go. They serve high-quality artisan coffee, tea, craft beer, and wine. The menu includes options for almost every diet, with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices. Start the day with a fresh cup of coffee or end it with a beer or wine.

2026 Update: The cafe provides catering services for events and group food orders. The cafe provides space and services for private events such as small group gatherings and special occasions."

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License #6764691

Price:

Coffee Starts From $3.50
Avocado Toast $13.00
Sweet Toast (V) $12.50
Bacon Scramble $14.00
Mushroom Scramble $14.00
Bacon Egg + Cheese $11.50
Salmon Egg + Cheese $16.95
Avo + Whites Sandwich $14.00
Smoked Salmon Bagel $17.00
Breakfast Bowl $16.00
Breakfast Pizza $13.95
Maple Walnut Granola (Gf) $10.50
Matcha Coconut Yogurt Bowl (Gf, V) $14.00
Rose Berry Waffles $15.00
Toasted Bagel $3.50
Bacon $3.95
Chicken Sausage $4.95
Sourdough Toast With Herbed Butter $4.50
Rustic Chicken $16.00
Roasted Turkey $15.00
Flank Steak $17.95
Green Goddess Chicken Salad $14.95
Avocado Burrata $17.00
Grilled Cheese $13.50
Dijon Chickpea Salad (V) $13.00
Pesto Blt $15.00
Blank Slate Chopped (Gf) $14.00
Brussels Sprout Caesar $14.00
Avocado Caprese $15.00
Quinoa Bowl (Gf, V) $15.00

Discount:

15% Off on Your First Order

Contact:

(212) 683-7800

Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: 8am - 5pm

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MUD REVIEWS

The joy and happiness this place brings me, with their delicious yet simple fresh foods, exquisite ambience, and excellent service staff, is almost to a level of spiritual enlightenment. The love salad, one of my favorites (without dressing), tastes just like pure, unconditional LOVE.

Grabbed a seat out the back for breakfast. Service was super friendly, coffee was great and food was too!! My daughter loved her sourdough almond French toast and my son’s first ever huevos rancheros was a winner! Thanks! Highly recommend!

What a great spot to start our NYC trip! Creative & healthy menu, stunning service and solid atmosphere. Coffee was just incredible too! Love the history with Beastie Boys!

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LITTLE COLLINS REVIEWS

Really great experience, most definitely THE BEST COFFEE I have ever had. I kept telling my sister: “I can’t believe this is just espresso with some almond milk.” I mean they really nailed it, the baristas are skilled and the coffee is definitely dialed in to perfection. Julie, our server, took care of us and did a really great job, ensuring our order was made to perfection. I had the salmon rosti - really delicious. And my sister had the eggs + multi grain toast and a side of avocado. We will definitely be back! If you want a delicious, balanced breakfast and AMAZING coffee, this is the place. Thank you!!!!

Came here last minute for my roommate’s brunch and they were able to accommodate the party of 5 we were in very quickly, which was very convenient/no hassle. The food was good, and it came out warm! Would definitely come back and recommend and it’s affordable.

Food was great. The Pancakes and French toast were well presented and very delicious. The latte was the perfect temp and tasted good. (I do wish this location offered flavored lattes such as caramel or vanilla.)

SLATE CAFE REVIEWS

Was looking for a quick bite in the neighborhood before heading to the airport. Ran across this via Google and saw the good reviews. I came in around 1030am and the place was mostly full. It took a few minutes to decide, but I settled on the Breakfast bowl (add bacon) and a peppermint mocha. I have to say, the breakfast bowl was absolutely amazing. Everything complemented each other perfectly, and the cilantro dressing just tied it all together. The mocha was excellent. I left extremely satisfied that my last meal in NYC was such a great experience.

So happy to find this breakfast spot during our stay in NYC. Super clean tasty food and coffee was amazing (being from Aus coffee is important so I really rate the coffee here). A cool atmosphere and the staff were so kind and friendly. The avocado on toast was drizzled with a touch of honey which worked super well & mushroom scramble is a must try. The space isn’t massive but has tables and high tables and we were always able to find a seat - also has some tables outside. We’ll definitely be back!!

One of the best black coffee I’ve ever had. Great cafe to get delicious breakfast. It was crowded but the service was quick and we found seats immediately. We had Salmon and egg sandwich (the bread was insanely good) and the Avocado whites sandwich. We’ll definitely be back whenever we visit NY.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MUD Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 3.2K: 10
Video: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LITTLE COLLINS Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 4.5K: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

SLATE CAFE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 3.0K: 10