Plowshares Coffee Bloomingdale

The coffee tastes metallic, which is a typical problem with espressos in the US. The staff is made of young hipster looking people who are not particularly interested in being friendly or even pretending to care about their customers. Also a very small place, with very limited seating. I’d give them one star, but the place seems clean, so they get two.

I never write reviews but this one is a must.
The short hair lady in the front is very rude. I walked in without a mask without seeing the sign that they require a mask. she was very rude telling me that there is a huge sign wich is hard to miss and kept on showing a mask of herself. Not a smart business way to talk to clients for sure.

Great coffee. First and foremost, so that is the most important. I also always appreciate a bit of latte art. That said, there is a pretty limited menu. No blended ice coffee drinks in the summer, no flavours, just coffee. Limited food menu as well - some baked goods in a case. Did not see any healthy options, but the bear cookie (Madeline?) was amazing. Accept credit, no minimum. Would recommend, after setting those expectations.

I ordered a double espresso and struggled to even get it down. Insanely acidic and bitter. At shift change, the new staff member came in and tried the espresso the previous staff member had made...he goes "bro whats what with the espresso? Why does it taste like that?"...yet they still continued to serve it. Was super excited for a good espresso, but looks like I will be going elsewhere from now on.

This little gem pours consistently excellent espresso drinks and stocks top-notch pastries from Balthazar and other good suppliers. There are only three tables and about 10 seats total, but I’ve somehow never had a problem finding a spot to sit and enjoy my perfectly-made cortado. They also sell whole beans and a small supply of coffee paraphernalia.

awesome little coffee shop! great espresso drinks and awesome pastries from a variety of great bakeries (donuts from Underwest and the pecan sticky bun from Balthazar are both favorites). very small with limited seating so expect to carry out

I love their coffee and how they make drinks, BUT! It’s the guy on register (tall, with glasses) always rude and disrespectful. Today he just threw my croissant on the table. Absolute awful experience.

Pros: The coffee is really good. Pastries are fine. The baristas are friendly and make every single cup of coffee carefully, even if there is a queue. Right at the entrance of subway station, so a convenient location.
Cons: no wifi, limited seating, closes early, on weekends opens around 8.

Older gentleman at the front counter (I'm about 99% sure he is the owner) was RUDE and not welcoming at all. If your picky on your coffee/lattes find a different place. Many other better coffee places! The bakery nearby on w105/Broadway has much better customer service!

Small independent coffee shop with a window bar, three tables and a sidewalk bench. It's practically next door but I rarely go there because:

1. It's small, spaces to sit are taken.
2. Only pastries, w/ limited selection.
3. No cheap refills (that I'm aware of)
4. No wifi
5. No way to earn rewards, like at the-place-that-shall-not-be-named.

I give them five stars because it's a nice place, pleasant to go to, and I wish them success.