Macchiato Espresso Bar

Macchiato is most definitely one of my most loved cafes in Midtown, Manhattan. I frequent their 44^th Street location between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue since it is a lot closer to me. I did not know about this location until my friend asked to meet her here for a midday coffee break. It was much needed to be break away from my desk and enjoy some great coffee. This location is a lot more spacious and looks like a modern parlor — very relaxing and easy on the eyes.
Cappuccino is always great here, I would always recommend this. I noticed that Macchiato’s cappuccino is more foamy and creamy, this is for you milk lovers! Chai Latte is just a tad too sweet rather than spicy, however, a fulfilling drink when you need a lift. Coffee is bolder and stronger here than your usual commercial version and it is much more satisfying. Come here instead!
If this location was not too far of a walk, I would certainly like to spend more of my breaks here! It was quiet and the right environment to help collect thoughts.

I was craving for a good cup of hot chocolate, walked in randomly. Very friendly place and their hot chocolate was exceed my expectation! Will definitely return next time.

Clean environment. Felt rushed, although they were empty. Coffee was okay — nothing special.

I have such mixed feelings about Macchiato. They’re right across from my office so we order from there for meetings and just go there for lunch pretty frequently. The staff is super friendly and the place is nice and clean (although the music is really annoying and belongs in a nightclub). My issue is that two of the last three times I’ve ordered from there, I have specifically explained my olive allergy and asked them to withhold the olives and they have forgotten. The first time, I was able to just go back and they replaced my sandwich, but today we ordered for a meeting and I was stuck starving for over an hour because of their screw up. Allergies should be treated more seriously here.

While I am always of the mindset that quality suffers once expansion becomes the primary goal as opposed to the quality of the products, Macchiato doesn’t have that issue here. This location is very convenient, and even though I do not find their coffee impressive, there is definitely a lot to like.
Macchiato is known for its amazing sandwiches, especially the one named after the storefront, and its delicious chocolate chip cookies that melt in your hands. A bit messy, but one of the best chocolate chip cookies you will find in Midtown East. This location is great for a sit-​down break as patrons tend to be quieter. The space is clean and airy while the staff is very friendly and a pleasure to deal with. The benches outside are a nice touch for loiterers.

I never thought there could possibly be a coffee bar that would steal me away from starbucks and their bitter, dark roasts (my fave) but then I moved offices and landed across the street from macchiato (there are still two starbucks within one block either way of my office)…but OMG, what great, strong coffee they have. It’s full of a bold and robust flavor, the cappucinos are full of perfection and the iced coffees can never be accused of becoming «watered down» this is purely delicious coffee at it’s best.
Also to note, the interior is very classy, warm and comfortable — you never feel like you are being rushed out.
And then there is the food which is DELICIOUS. Starbucks fails on baked items as well as sandwiches and salads. Macchiato picks up right here with the best chocolate cookies within a 5 mile radius (super huge chocolate chunks), a great selection of muffin tops and croissants, very fresh and creative salads AND their egg and cheese or «Macchiato» sandwich are amazing (who makes a grilled haloumi sandwich around here, really???)
I cannot rave enough about this place. Yes, it’s pricey as is starbucks… think a starbucks without the line and with a MUCH better food selection.
The staff is also very welcoming and full of cheer and honest suggestions if needed. I love Macchiato and wish there were many more around.

I’m not a big fan of coffee, but I visit Macchiato once in a blue when I’m in the mood for a ham & cheese croissant. They are yummy!
My office caters for breakfast and lunch from them for meetings. It’s simple and basic, nothing fancy.

Hands down the best kept secret in this area. The team is always smiling, nice, playful. They seem to be genuinely happy to work there; you always see the same people.
The coffee is great, the sandwiches and salads are fresh and quick to arrive.
Stop by for a coffee with friends, or lunch, you won’t be disappointed.
Don’t tell anyone though, it’s the best kept secret!

This place and the one on Lex and 44^th is owned by the same person. I love the coffee here. I have been here a number of times, as I walked from Port authority to Lexington this summer. Once I discovered it, I keep coming back. The coffee is smooth, well made, not too hot and has more of a gourmet taste. I like this mini chain. much better than the other place I have been a gold member of since 2004.
I so agree with you Dorine!
If this place is around, I will choose this place hands down over the other place. Their muffins are great too. I either get the banana nut muffin or even «muffin top». They also have a banana nut muffin with nutella!
Very friendly people, wide open space with some tables. I am not sure if they have wifi or not. Skip the other place Dorine mentioned if your next to one of these!

I was brought here by a friend who FULLY understands the full depth and breadth of my obsession with chocolate chip cookies. He had warned me that the square-​shaped cookies would look strange, but be WELL worth cheating on my vegan diet for. I hate to say he was right, but I actually struggled not to have a audible foodgasm in that brightly-​lot café.
According to my friend who works nearby, these cookies disappear quickly, so there’s almost always a fresh batch in the works if you’re willing to wait a few minutes. When we got there, there was one lonely looking cookie sitting by itself but a fresh batch appeared seconds later oozing with huge rectangular chocolate chips unlike any I’ve seen before!
Even though we ate them fresh, they seemed like the kind of cookies that would stay warm and gooey in the middle even after a couple hours. Two cookies, a latte, and a coffee with soy milk came out to just under $ 10 and they accepted my Discover card which is always a relief to me in the city.
The staff gave us an attitude when we asked if they had forgotten about our latte order, but I understand that tensions may get high around the lunchtime rush and they did apologize to us as we were leaving, thanking us for our patience and inviting us to come back again soon!
I’ve been back several times since and there’s almost always a place to sit and eat either inside at a table or on one of two benches they have out front.

Chummiest group of staff I’ve ever encountered. I even got a chocolate chip cookie from them one day for dining in! I’ve ordered almost everything except the coffee and it is delicious. They use fresh ingredients in their salads and it is made fresh to order, you can get the oatmeal with soy (!), their egg sandwiches on a wholewheat everything bagel are yummy, and they have quite a few organic items throughout their menu. The salad dressings taste like it is homemade. Nice trendy, chic seating area with loads of sunlight coming in and the welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to come back again (and again).

A modern and hip coffee shop. Very different from Starbucks, but the same selection of coffee and teas. It almost has more of a yuppy lounge feel to it.
Grabbed an iced tea and took a seat by the window for a meeting, turned out to be a nice change from the usual meeting places which offer more of a suit and tie but boring vibe. The iced tea was freshly brewed and very good, even more so on a warm day.
Highly suggest checking this place to see if it’s for you. Definitely more of a place for the millenials as I can see some who are older not liking it. I thought it was awesome in that it’s different from the norm and wakes you up a bit once you come in. I’ll be back!

Skip Starbucks and head into Macchiato!
I come to Macchiato at least 1x/​week. It’s around the corner from my office and I’m always in a good mood when I leave this place with my beverage of choice. They have the friendliest staff — from the baristas to management, they always greet you when you come in; their ice-​coffee is delicious; spacious coffee shop (you don’t bump into people coming in & out like you do at Starbucks); always plenty of seating if you’re looking to stay & chat with friends or coworkers; super clean store; and they even have the sugar simple syrup! The owners are Israeli, so if you’ve ever been to an Israeli coffee shop (in Israel or elsewhere), you can appreciate this delightful substitute for a sugar packet. Add the sugar simple syrup into any cold beverage in need of sugar (you’ll be happy you did)
Important to note: Their mocha is the best mocha I’ve had, hands down.
Keep up the good work!!! See you soon!

Great hot chocolate and trendy little place.

Good coffee, friendly service! Will add more as I continue to frequent and try more menu options.

Amazing coffee experience. The staff is very friendly, great atmosphere, and the coffee is delicious. And the huge chocolate chip cookies are a must try treat!