The Crafted Kup

The atmosphere is cool but the coffee and food is mediocre at best. The staff have never been rude really but not particularly nice either. This lady hanging posters not once but twice asked me to move while i was sitting with my friend talking. Definitely something she could’ve waited to do instead of asking a paying customer to get up and move, and then five minutes later do it AGAIN in the spot i moved to so she could hang a poster....

Said it was open today, drove all the way, but then it was closed 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

The cold brew is slammin’ and will definitely have you on a caffeine overload if you drink the whole bottle…

The barista‘s all seem very friendly and competent.

I’ve never seen a show here but they have a PA which makes me think they do quieter music events there.

I've changed my review on here from 2 stars to 5 ... let me explain why.
originally i left 2 stars because i tried the dark roast and it tasted weak. i think this just might have been in my head, because i've tried it a few more times and it tastes great.
additionally, the food quality is consistent and the staff is friendly. i order egg sandwiches with onions, and it comes out tasting fresh every time.
the other day, the place was closed for a "deep cleaning" - imagine my disappointment at 8 am in the morning, and no where to get coffee. but then i noticed, behold, CK put out a free coffee stand which said something along the lines of "we're closed for a deep cleaning, but here's some free coffee. sorry for the inconvenience."
i resolved right then and there to go back and change my review. my hats off to the owners of this fine establishment!

Good coffee, usually served slowly by a languid barrista; and good bagels, brought promptly from the kitchen. There's no real competition in the area, so it's "popular" with locals. NYC prices.

Marist students ♥️ the Crafted Kup. We always come here and they have a great mix of food The croissants slap and the sandwiches are really good. The coffee shakes and chais are amazing. Everything is a little pricey though.

The Crafted Kup is a really cool venue if you like local coffee shops. The interior is decorated by a collection of artwork handpicked by the owner. Currently, on display is a local artist's gallery on migrant workers. The menu has both food and drink options. The shop is great if you're studying, reading or doing work, but it is also great to socialize with friends and meet new people. Definitely recommend it, especially for a younger college crowd.

Nothing negative to post, all raves far as I'm concerned. I'm so very glad for a REAL coffee joint in the area. We buy whole beans to brew at home, plus now and then treat ourselves to bagels or a meal and (most deliciously) a Café Miél!!! If you've heard of Crafted Kup but haven't yet visited, bother yourself to go in--it's comfortable and always clean. I'm in walking distance to the Raymond Avenue location, but their store in the Galleria is good too.

They charge you 25 cents for hot water AND the punch card only takes $4 off your “free” drink. The staff is nice but the store policies are totally WHACK.

Like, I’m not trying to take advantage of you by wanting hot water. I swear I’m not illicitly bringing tea bags into your overpriced cafe...

Yeah, so this is way overdue! So I'll start off by saying that the prices here will definitely be more expensive than other haunts in the area but because it's local, it makes sense because everyone has bills to pay whether they like it or not. That being said, the coffee and food here is okay but not mind blowing. However, the real value of coming here if you ask me is the atmosphere you get - this is a GREAT place to study which is exactly why it works so well being placed directly next to Vassar College. You're getting an easily accessible place to connect with friends and family, and the Thursday night open mic nights are the bomb diggity. During the numerous times I've stopped in the place was always clean, and almost every staff member who works here have been great in my experiences. I recommend trying this place at least once!