Darling Coffee

Great café. Seems to be new to the neighborhood and definitely adds value to Inwood. The food options are all great (mainly Italian) and the coffee is tasteful. I enjoyed working on my computer for a few hours here.

I have never had a cup of regular brewed coffee, but I have enjoyed their latte and hot chocolate over the past six months! I have stopped in here for breakfast with a friend once as well and enjoyed the blueberry scone. I wild definitely come here for more often to do work, but I know they have restrictions on using computers during selected days/​times — I understand why, but still kind of a bummer.

Excellent, peaceful, delicious! I love the atmosphere here as much as I love the food. Fresh and delicious. It is a new favorite for sure.

Even though I can’t eat much of anything here due to celiac disease, this is my favorite indoor space in Inwood and beyond. The hardwood floor, high ceiling, invitingly spaced wood tables, waist-​high oak throughout, bright yet easy-​on-​the-​eyes lighting, and large picture windows create an airy feel that might lead first timers to anticipate haughty baristas with attitudes. But all the staff I’ve encountered here are genuinely welcoming, low-​key, and helpful.
The «vibe» here feels a good deal less assembly-​line and impersonal, along with a grester sense of spaciousness than what I’m accuftomed to at Starbucks.
For the price of a cup of tea or coffee that includes as many hot-​water refills as you want, you can work on writing or research projects surrounded by others who seem to be doing the samr, catch up with friends, go for a low-​key date, or for that matter play chess or read a book. Darling is great also if you want to have a conversation without trying to be heard over the loud music and din of a bar.
In order to accommotate those of us who might spend hours there with a laptop and a cup of coffee, but leave table space for other customers, Darling sets aside some tables for non-​computer use, and asks as a courtesy that customers not use their laptops during peak weekend hours. Once you’ve been there a couple times it’s easy enough to realize that this is how they accommodate everyone while being able to cover their rent.
And for what it’s worth, they also have a really good selection of caffeinated an herbal tea.

Darling Coffee is THE spot to visit when in Inwood. From their widespread coffee selection, to their natural lighting, to the pre-​arranged «no laptop» and «laptop compatible» seating, Darling meets everyone’s needs. They are conveniently located next to the A train, so it’s an easy grab-​and-​go spot. Make sure to try their Sopressata Sandwich!

I lived near by and yes I have to say all there stuff are amazing and also friendly staff and it quite to read and eat and to enjoyed thank you

Fuck these guys and their policy on computers. Way to bite the hands that feed you, assholes.
One can spend just as much time on their phone or tablet. So I fail to see how this is about the flow of customers. Just make good coffee and keep the place clean. It’s a service industry. So try providing service instead of shitty rules.

I could not be happier to have found Darling Coffee! It is a wonderful neighborhood spot with the most delicious treats and consistently high quality coffee. I have stopped by a few times a month since my daughter was born. Sometimes in those early months you just need to set a little goal to get the day going– a Darling latte always did the trick.
Plus, the soups in fall and winter are outstanding– well worth the seasonal wait and price.
Three cheers for their friendly staff, bright light, and openness to community. Highly recommend!

Bacon scone is my kryptonite. Don’t try one if you don’t want to be drawn in for a daily fix. It will be your undoing. Best cortado around. Friendly service, too. Pricey, but worth it. The only down side is that they reserve certain tables for computer use and some remain computer free. I understand the reasoning. I just don’t like it. Sometimes it is nice to work away from my home and my office.

I’ve lived in Inwood for 20 years now so I’ve seen change. I am a fan of Darling Coffee’s coffee and chai. I think the freshly made bakery goods are too expensive. At times I dislike the crowd in this place as it’s a bunch of Hipsters or White People who are snobby and judgmental about the Latino neighborhood. I like the people who work at Darling Coffee as they are local and are the friendliest in the place. I do admit when I see brown and black in the spot, i am happy. I hate that they offer no WiFI, no disabled seating and uncomfortable computer hours on weekend. People lounge anyways so it makes no sense to me. AT times I’ve gone to Star Bucks or Micky Dee’s to get WiFI.

Can I give this place an extra 10 stars ?!
It’s amazing !!! A bit pricey but it’s worth every penny. I believe all of the treats and sandwiches are made at the coffee shop. It’s perfect for reading, studying, quick meeting with a colleague.

The air in the joint can be snobby. So what. Being yourself loud and proud clears it right up. Like a flu remedy. The choices are great. Don’t forget that this is New York!!!
They use Plowshares coffee so pour overs are good. But the prepared coffees, like a Cortado, can be a hit or miss, depending on who is making it. For me, a black pour over is fine.
I love their Ginger Bundt Cake. Supposedly they use Guiness in the batter…
I do not bring my Laptop here. I use my ‘old school’ Alphasmart Word Processor, since I do not need to plug it in and I don’t need Wi-​Fi. Here those items are scarce and spotty.
Seating arrangements are a bit odd. If you sit in the middle, you tend to be bumped and the object for alot of ‘excuse meez’. Can be annoying. Do yourself a favor and sit closest to the wall.

Darling Coffee is a «darling» (had to use the pun) among the coffee shops in the Inwood area. As the area is still developing, this shop is a definite alternative to the laptop /​meet a friend experience that Starbucks usually offers.
COFFEE:They use Plowshares coffee changing from Dallis coffee. Plowshares is ok in an increasingly competitive field of 3^rd wave coffee in NYC. I had a few pourovers and felt nothing out of the ordinary in the offerings.
FOOD: In house pastries. Yum! I enjoyed the cakes they had (even having a Chinese New Year celebratory cake). Moist, creative, and delicious. I haven’t had their other food items but I can tell there is quality in their menu.
DECOR /​SEATING: Spacious with bright lighting. Bright paneling. It’s clear the space was made to be family friendly as I see many families with children come in and out. Their front windows are made so a laptop user or book reader can sit at the ledge and people watch. However there is a laptop restriction during the weekends (call them to find out current schedules). Outlets are sparse with one in the front and a couple in the back for a long laptop desk.
WIFI: It was stable and average when I was there. At times it has been non operative.
RESTROOMS: Well maintained and clean.
PROS: Pastries. Pleasant welcoming space and staff. Less than a block from the subway, ATM, restaurant, etc… Close to Inwood park.
CONS: Coffee is ok. Laptop restrictions.
OVERALL: It’s a excellent place for the community for a get together for breakast, grab a cup and chit chat, do laptop work (on the good hours), read /​write a book, etc… I’d definitely go back here if I was living in the area due to it’s cleanliness, customer service, and nice pastries.

I moved to Inwood a few months ago and felt a longing for my former neighborhoods because I missed easy to access green juice and almond milk chai for people with allergies like myself. I like the space and the service is good.
I was pleased to find almond milk chai is now on the menu a few months after my first visit. I hope this means that there will be more gluten free and dairy food and snack options coming soon since so many people these days have food allergies and auto-​immune conditions that limit our diets.

Darling Coffee
NY: Manhattan: Inwood
11:20am Sunday 6^th September 2015
Four Stars
First stop on Ben’s Broadway birthday tour. Darling Coffee is just a short walk from the A train’s last stop on 207^th Street. This coffee shop was the only bright spot in this otherwise abysmal area. The large front window, wood paneling, and white walls give this place a cozy feel. There were plenty of tables. I had a NOLA Cold Brew ($ 4) and a Ham and Cheese Biscuit ($ 3.5) to stay. The iced coffee was still served in a plastic cup. It was cloudy, filled with chipped ice, and overall pretty smooth. The biscuit was very buttery and flaky. The thick ham and the flavorful cheese was nice complement.
Note: On Weekends, you cannot use your laptop on the tables.
Also they have a tip dip where you insert your credit card and tip the staff a $ 1.

Cute spot. Good coffee although some of the prices for baked goods is a bit astonishing but at least it tastes good. Thank goodness their packaging is all eco friendly.
Bring your own travel mug for take out.

Good coffee, friendly staff. Get the hummingbird vegan bread! It’s moist and delicious.
Likes: the dip tip thing that lets me tip from my credit card.
Dislikes: I can’t use my computer at certain tables due to a store policy favoring conversation. Why would I want to *talk* to anybody? (But seriously, it’s annoying when I make a work-​date with a colleague.)

Darling Coffee is DELIGHTFUL & DELICIOUS!!! I’m always surprised when I come in to attack their PM baguettes — it’s usually a variety of different cuts of meat ranging from turkey and pork with artichoke spreads, butter or some type of Dijon mustard… ugh just great.
But let me address the sweets for the people who enjoy pastries, cakes, cookies and things of such. The owners and bakers in this establishment are so damn creative — it’s sickening! I’ve indulged on homemade banana bread made with Nutella, ginger bundt cake made with guiness, lemon tart, three milk cake with papaya… with occasional special treats such as Foccacia and herbed goat cheese with cucumber on some special type of bread (that I cannot remember the name of) but you catch my drift!
This place is absolutely phenomenal. I can go on for days about them but you should definitely check it out for yourself.

I didn’t know I liked corn bread until I had it from Darling! It was savory and sweet with a little bit of strawberry and fig (?) preserve. Yum!
I also tried the chocolate Nutella cake to honor the passing of Mr. Rocher. That was delicious too, but can you ever go wrong with Nutella? It’s kind of like bacon. I can’t wait to have the corn bread again.

My perfect afternoon in Inwood: strolling through Inwood Park in the fall sipping a latte from Darling Coffee. And that’s how I spent a recent afternoon complete with the Darling Coffee latte.
It’s a cozy little coffee shop with a wide selection of alluring baked goods, reliable espresso, and cups with a cute squirrel logo. While the name came across as a little kitchy, it suits the coffee shop. I got a granola bar to go for my hike, which had a great texture and delightful mix of oats, dried cranberries, and pumpkin seeds. The honey flavor was pretty overpowering and could have been toned back to allow for more earthiness from the other great ingredients.
If in Inwood, it’s a good place to swing by for some espresso and to support local business.