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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 3111 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Elk:
I don’t get the good reviews. I got an iced coffee and it was horrible tasted rancid and bitter. Thought it was maybe because they forgot to add sweetener so I went back inside and asked for more. It still tasted horrible so I think it was just the coffee. Lol Starbucks coffee is bad but still better than this I will never come here again. I threw it away after drinking a couple sips. I’m so disappointed because I’ve... View all feedback. What Noah Henyon likes about The Elk:
The Elk is located in a quiet area of Charles St in the west village, to the west of 8th ave, and has a nice wooden outdoor seating area. There is a high quality selection of local sandwiches, coffees, teas, mineral waters, fresh pressed juices , and options of vegan, gluten-free and low sugar fresh baked goods from Balthazar and bakeries in Brooklyn. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 190 reviews
Vasanthi
16.08.2023 - 04:30

Excellent Strong Drip Coffee. Had it with milk. Very good ?

Brittany
16.08.2023 - 04:30

Menu says choice of milk but at Brookfield they sneak in an extra dollar fee when you choose your milk and the barista with the purple hair proceeds to argue wi...

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Dipali
16.08.2023 - 04:30

If there was a cafe that screamed west village, it would be this one! It is so beautifully set up and totally matches the west village vibe. The decor and color...

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Ellyatt
16.08.2023 - 04:30

Amazing place. Very cool atmosphere. Very good speciality coffee and maybe one of the best breakfast burittos I have ever eaten. 10/10 would recommend

Courtney
16.08.2023 - 04:30

Came here from JC to do some work based on reviews that it’s a nice work space. Great coffee. Nice outdoor seating area. Unfortunately no bathrooms had to leave...

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Aggregated
3.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Taylor
15.09.2023 - 13:43

THE ELK is THE spot. Serving up amazing coffee, breakfast all day, and a delicious lunch menu make this one of my favorite cafes in the west village. Even T Swi...

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Jade
15.09.2023 - 13:43

Cute spot but coffee is average. they sell an interesting range of things inside though!

J
15.09.2023 - 13:43

I have been twice and felt disappointed each time, the place is very nice looking, no doubt . But the coffee was not good at all and expensive, more than other...

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Michael
15.09.2023 - 13:43

Nice little coffee shop. Was buying a 2nd hand guitar in the neighborhood and stopped in for a cup. Friendly people, nice hot coffee.

Mermaid
15.09.2023 - 13:43

Today: The angry guy working refuses to give me foam on the top!!! I am a chef, and the reason i ask for foam as it creates a different texture which makes the...

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Top-rated
4.2 ★ from 7 reviews
Monica
21.09.2023 - 04:51

This coffee shop has removed all of their indoor dining as of Sept 2021. There is outdoor dining and WiFi is no longer available. Fine experience but worth noti...

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Carlos
21.09.2023 - 04:51

My boyfriend and I loved this coffee shop for a sip of coffee! It's a quaint little coffee shop with great wifi and an extensive menu. The service was great and...

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Sufyaan
21.09.2023 - 04:51

Your coffee shop is the best place to relax and hang out with friends. I was so happy that I found your shop with the help of my friends. I thanked your staves...

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Very small neighborhood coffee shop. The seating is very limiting, they offer an outside stand up the music was very good when I went there. My matcha was alrig...

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New
21.09.2023 - 04:51

It’s a cute place, nice atmosphere. We didn’t have any problems finding a seat next to a table. We ordered drink and I got a lemonade which felt bitter and unfr...

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Doordash
4.8 ★ from 1700 reviews
Jennie
09.02.2024 - 15:59

The food here is so fresh, without exception. I love the Takeaway Salad Dips egg salad and chicken salad, the Greek Salad and Lemon Chicken Soup (16oz) . Everyt...

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Rose
09.02.2024 - 15:59

Lentil Soup (16oz) has farro in it (not glutenfree) although it does not list that ingredient on the menu.

Connor
09.02.2024 - 15:59

Burrito was absolutely incredible but its pretty small.

Darian
09.02.2024 - 15:59

Overall the Breakfast Burrito was fine but the avocado was brown and inedible and I had to scrape it off. Very disappointing.

Abby
09.02.2024 - 15:59

Spicy chicken egg burrito did not have scrambled eggs seems like the cu ypa t boiled egg and was very bland

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