FIKA

Nice great tasting coffee, the shop is really clean and the staff are very knowledgeable and passionate about their coffee! Also their little truffles are just too delicious not to t

After having visited Sweden a few years back, my interest was piqued when I discovered Fika. This is my favorite location, thanks in large part to the ample seating and friendly staff. Their chocolate truffles are no joke. I usually stick with their iced Americano or latte, and yes they have soy milk.
Given that I’m usually studying/​have little time for a regular meal in some cases, their protein bar does wonders. It’s rare to say a protein bar tastes good, but these are addicting. Luckily they’re super filling, so one is enough for a while. If I could, I’d buy these in bulk.
The only drawback is the relative lack of outlets, but that’s I guess in line with the idea of a fika being a break, not a time to work.

They accept level up. Spacious place to study but can get packed. There is an outside garden area. Coffee is on the pricer side but it is to be expected.

I’ve had better coffee. The coffee shop itself is nice to sit and study or w/​e. But 2.50 for a super small cup of coffee that wasn’t anything special… ya, on to the next.

Totally just based on the latte with a extra shot i do enjoy it very much but 7 bucks it’s a bit steep have not tried anything else yet will update when I do

I’d like to give FIKA a 1 STAR and a 5 STAR. For the most part, I adore FIKA on 10^th Av. I don’t come here for simply the coffee. The Staff is wonderful. I know them, they know me… Adele is lovely and good at her job. and it’s clear she enjoys it. The coffee is great, strong. The inside… It’s large. Spacious. Rarely crowded, but when it is, it’s very crowded. That is when the minimalist interior becomes frustrating.
BUT… my review is about the Wi-​fi. Wi-​Fi is everywhere now. Quite often I need to be watching or working directly through the internet. If this is of great importance to you, and you will be depending on the Wi-​fi… stay clear. There are signs all over FIKA that ask patrons to be considerate and basically not hog the wi-​fi. The fact they’d need to put these signs around tells me that they are aware of the problem… and asking the patrons to fix the problem for them, rather than address it themselves. FIKA isn’t cheap… in comparison, a second or third router is not expensive nor complicated. They obviously addressed the problem for the staff, with 2 networks, a FIKA network and FIKAoffice network. I have said something many times. That’s when the signs went up. Sure, Internet is fickled, yes. but It saddens me to know, before even walking in the door, that I can not depend on FIKAs internet to work, nor for management to do anything about it. What saddens me even more (and makes me little ill) is that Now I find myself having to literally leave and go to Starbucks… only because their Wifi is far more dependable. Scary.
Don’t hate on FIKA. But DO hate on the attention being paid to «Coffee House Standard» by management. At the very least, decent Wi-​fi is a given at any coffee shop. This, unfortunately isn’t even decent… nor short-​term, apparently. I’m writing this from FIKA and I’m having trouble just posting this.
Side note… Hardly any plugs. Also something that has a simple, inexpensive solution. I bring my own multiple plugs extension. This way I know I’ll have a plug… which tends to have several others asking to plug into it. Of course they can. As a customer, I can bring a solution with me… yet management can’t figure one out?! Not good customer service.
I keep checking back in to see if there has been change and over the year. there has been no change… in fact, it’s gotten worse.
So, bottom line, if I don’t need to be committed to internet use, I come for the staff, and the coffee. not the former.

Very clean, large menu for eats (everything is made in-​house; you can see their bakery through glass panes in the back), and strong caffeine. The minimalist style and tall ceilings make it feel very open, it’s always somewhere I can count on to relax. Their outdoor patio is somewhat small, but great during warmer months.

Went here to study on a weekday evening. Fantastic place to study, Its well lit, clean, modern (Is the furniture all from Ikea?) and refreshing change of pace from the typical «so cozy you can’t see anything» coffee shops. Plus when i was there it had good music, but nothing over powering. I enjoyed the upstairs seating area, large tables with a nice view out the big front window. There was a patio as well which was closed because it was cold at the time. The coffee was very good, mild not bitter. I was very happy with it. It was a tad pricey, got a pre-​made sandwich with barely any substance on it for like $ 9, but otherwise i’m definitely going back when I’m in the area and need to do some study.

Compared to most of the coffee shop, it’s spacious and bright with two floors and lots of seating. People working here are really nice. They even give me recommendations when I’m trying to pick jams. Btw, the jam is great! I bought blueberry and raspberry flavor. It indeed has blueberries in it. The citrus and whisky flavor is special and tasty too. Just everything is good and better than any other jams I have ever tried before. The coffee here is great, so order coffee instead of green tea latte.

Really cool looking coffee shop. Had the orange juice, raspberry parfait, and almond croissant. The parfait was tangy and not overly sweet, orange juice was to die for and the croissant was pretty decent. Spacious and never seems too crowded so it’s great here.

What can I say? Best coffee in New York. Even though it comes with less coffee than other places like Starbucks, it’s a LOT tastier. Srsly I can’t go back to Starbucks after this.
Awesome customer service. Music is not too loud. Great for working during lunch break. Just bring your laptop CHARGED because they don’t have a lot of outlets.

3 ½ stars
I really love the space. Lots of lighting, spacious, high ceiling. However the coffee is a little weak for my taste and I don’t even drink strong coffee. No outlets, WiFi is available for 30 mins. If you get a mocha, you need 2 shots in there which is almost $ 7 for a 12oz drink.

I’ve been to another FIKA location but I love this one because it’s so spacious and has tons of seating. Boyfriend and I shared the coffee, spicy hot chocolate, scrambled egg breakfast «your way», princess cake, and semla. We wanted to try a little of everything and left the place in a complete food coma, haha. The pastries are amazing and aren’t super sweet so are easy to overeat! The scrambled egg breakfast was delicious and has a good portion of everything (loved the sourdough bread). The spicy hot chocolate (made with Valrhona chocolate) had a nice kick to it without the spice being overpowering. It also wasn’t super heavy or thick so was easy to drink and was a nice compliment to the meal instead of being a meal in and of itself. Coffee is on point, as always. It’s a nice place to either grab something to go or to chill out and have a meal.

This FIKA is crazy fancy. The staff are not super nice, but it’s a great place to get some work or reading done, and the coffee is top-​notch as it always is. My single espresso was perfect.

Awesome coffee. I actually enjoy the atmosphere in the mornings and the staff is very good. They have a second floor which has a bar for private events I believe.
You could spend many hours here and feel at home.

Gotta love that sleek, minimalist design. If IKEA were a coffee shop and all that…
The tea selection here is a bit disappointing, but the place is great for relaxing and catching up with friends.

Lovely spot to drop in while car is getting serviced. Happy to find a nice selection of teas. Bright, clean, spacious and quiet — at least at 8am on a Thursday morning.
I didn’t try any of the treats but they look amazing. Tea was organic — SerendipiTea

Hmm… what can i say about this place… I love the interior design. The space is very modern, clean, bright, sleek, minimalist and gorgeous. There’s 2 stories and there’s even an outdoor seating space that has a nice gardenish vibe to it. There’s even a small bar in the 2^nd floor. It’s a great place to bring in your laptop and do some works, meet up with friends or just relax over some drinks and munchies.
The foods and drinks however are okay, average perse. I ordered the matcha latte and Mazarin. The matcha latte was tastless however the texture was good. The Mazarin has dust on the top, it’s looks like it’s been sitting out for a while. The service was pleasant and efficient. I would come back again for the space but would be a bit cautious on the orders.

Summary: Gorgeous space done in Swedish style. Slightly pricier, but worth being in a great environment. Healthy food options. A little cold on the A/​C.
Atmosphere: If you just got back from Scandinavian travels and miss their sun loving minimalist style, this is your shop. The minimalist lines and cleanliness screams brightness. This is one of my happy places. As for seating, downstairs, upstairs and outdoor, to me all have their own vibe.
Service: Very pleasant folks at the front who smile and are efficient. Their process is slightly confusing. The register guy is the only guy that will take your order. Everyone else is dedicated to getting your drinks sorted. Then it all comes together at the register. You order, you pay, you get your drink they give you a number for your food and you are off to find a seat.
The Food & Coffee:
Coffee: They use great coffee. I don’t know the name of it, (will update), but it will meet any coffee lover’s need. They do have soy milk as an option. Just ask. While coffee is served in a mug, all other warm beverages are served in a coffee mug with saucer and the foam is beautifully placed on top. Portions aren’t bad, though I do think they are slightly pricier than other spots. I’m cool to pay up though and I think if they were cheaper, you’d have too many people flooding into the space.
The food: The portions are a normal European size and they focus on using good ingredients. I really enjoyed the Swedish meatballs with potatoes gravy and lindenberry jam which you can also order for brunch.
Little note: In the bathroom, it’s a little unclear how someone would dry their hands. Not sure if you were just out of paper towels. I wasn’t the only one in my group to note confusion.

Where am I?! Am I still on 10^th avenue? Sitting from the inside looking out, I almost feel like I am on 5^th avenue or some other more affluent parts of Midtown (versus the wild west — who voluntarily comes out to 10^th avenue & beyond?).
FIKA’s design is modern, minimalist, and sleek, with light classical music playing in the background. The floor-​to-​ceiling glass-​walled store front, as well as the sunroof, allows ample natural light. I mean, even most of the patrons there look like well-​dressed young professionals typing away instead of the disheveled student type cramming for exams. Colorful and comfortable chairs dot the upper level, and modern tables with small trash cans line the walls. There is an open space patio as well for the warmer months, which I think will be quite enjoyable.
As for the drink and fare, it tastes just like any other chain stores taste like — average and soul-​less. It’s not horrible, but not delicious, and gets the job done whether you need caffeine or munchies. The strength of the coffee shop is definitely the ambiance, which I am not sure how it will be once the word gets out and it becomes crowded.
Although I’m a bit sad that chain stores have finally invaded the wild west, I am thankful for the ample and comfortable space available for doing work.