Five Flies Coffee

This coffeeshop is a hidden gem, run by the sweetest people! Not only is the coffee delicious, the pastries are also warm and delicious. Not only is the food and drink excellent, the ambiance was also warm and refreshing. The decor gives antique, old school vibes. Excellent place to play board games, catch up with friends, and even date night! 10/10

This is a hidden gem ! Great cafe with a great bohemian style. Coffee is great and the vegetarian sandwitch is amazing .. the bread is artisan! Pear tart was also delicious and portions are generous.❤️ Service is the best in NYC so attentive and friendly staff!! Keep it up!

Great cafe with delicious coffee, pastrys, and pies. Seats for labtops and sofas are separated so it is good for people to study.

I needed a coffee shop open later 6 so I googled and happened to find this place. I’m so glad I did! It was really welcoming and a chill vibe. The staff is super chill. The drinks I think are reasonably priced and they taste good. The interior aesthetic is fun. The front half is like an IKEA cafeteria and the back half is like a vintage store, like Mother of Junk in Brooklyn. It’s really interesting and enjoyable. Tho maybe air out the back room a little. It smells a bit musty like a vintage store and I don’t think that’s the goal for a cafe. But maybe, who knows? This will be a go-to spot for me tho.

This beyond a good business- its a jewel of the neighborhood. A community space like this is hard time find. Coffee drinks and eatable treats are good; youll be satisfied if you get any of their offerings to go. But the real asset is the space. The front room is a well designed work space. Many patrons quietly and contently working on their projects. The back room is no work allowed, and they enforce it. Back room has numerous couches and individual comfort seating. Chess board, magazines, books available. And theyve begun to host shows after closing in the space. But the best thing is to bring your thoughts or a friend- a more welcoming space to spend time with either is hard to find.Update, January 25 - All the above still true. And even more an asset to the community as theyve started holding more events after the coffee bar closes at night. Events like local musicians and comedians.

A new cafe opened in Washington heights is pretty amazing. A good place to relax and chill after a long day at work/school. The cozy environment all around makes it calming for studying. And the back of the cafe is a good place for a hangout with friends with its decorations and it’s peaceful surroundings. Will definitely be coming here again!!

A hidden gem in Washington heights. The shop is bigger than you could think and the backroom is a computer free zone. Staff is friendly and efficient. Large choice of beverage with free refill. Its pleasant to be able to drink a macchiato in a real cup. Decoration is sober but quite nice.

The drinks Ive been getting have not been great. I was handed the wrong drink once, another time they didnt bother mixing the syrup, and another time I tried the iced matcha and it was terrible. I really really wanted this place to be great.The barista I usually see during the day is pleasant and helpful, especially when its so busy. I never felt rushed.Its a fine spot if youre really needing something, but I think there are better options. I hope they get to improve! I will keep giving them a shot.

Great spot to get coffee and catch up with a friend. Loved that the back of the shop is a computer free zone, so there’s something for everyone. Appreciated that people were following that rule as well. And the decor back there is so fun and eclectic, with a stunning motorcycle too.

Wow! What a hidden gem! What an amazing place! This place has been busy from day one! Congratulations guys! An old school 90s coffee house from when before star bucks put all these places out of business. Hope you guys are here forever! Thank you for opening up in our neighborhood!

This is a wonderful little place, the iced chai was delicious as was the sandwich, super crispy excellent baguette with delicious chorizo and veggies, etc. Great quiche and lemon pound cake. The front of the shop features tables and computer hangouts, but the back of the shop is an eclectic computer free huge space with found furniture, artifacts, crumbled brick walls, souring ceiling, thrift shop items, comfortable couches. You feel like you have just arrived in a secret estate in Tuscany. Top if off with great streamed music and this is the perfect place for coffee, a snack and a chat in upper Manhattan.

I remember when they first opened, the few times I stopped by there was not a lot of people. Today, I stopped by for a dirty chai and there was a waiting line and place was packed inside! The chai was exactly what I expected.Will continue to return.

Lack of options to pick from on their menu. The drink I had was pretty flavorless as well. When I asked for a sandwich that I saw on their menu they just said they don’t have any sandwiches, and there wasn’t much else to pick from on their menu to begin with. They definitely need more variety to pick from and should definitely make sure to stock up. The ambiance is pretty nice though so I’ll give them that, whenever there’s space any since it does get pretty packed at times.

After finally taking heed of my partners discover of Five Flies and her raving reviews I finally took the long walk and went there and it far surpassed my already high expectations. The staff is incredibly friendly and sweet, the pastry/dessert selection is truly divine (vegan pumpkin pie?!?!? YES PLEASE), and the coffee was super delish.What was the best part beyond those already amazing things? THE BACK ROOM! Computer free (love it), eclectic and spacious, this room was truly a dream and how I want my future house to look should I ever be able to afford one. :pAntiques mixed with colorful comfy seating (big plus on comfort), random typewriters, all sorts of goodness.As an artist, this place was so dreamy and inspiring to me that I did a little funky distorted art version of the room.Great place to read, relax, do art, scrolll your phone, have awesome convos, all while partaking in delish goodness.I have not been to any of their events but would love to and would love to see more live music and fun stuff in that back room and love that they are open until 7 pm which seems to be relatively rare for coffee shops in NYC which is strange for the city that never sleeps.I have made the long walk often since and plan to many more times.Bravo Five Flies!

Lil D.R, Washington heights, suger hill, manhattan, new York.Buy here and you are respecting a man name heighten ,( so called, ) dont let no one from five flies rush you to buy to enjoy their establishment. Do you get what to do?Just buy something when you want to chill here.Simple.🥂

Amazing vibes all around here - I loved Taszo (the hole in the wall on 157th/Morgan Pl), and was so glad when the owner found a new, bigger location nearby. Looking forward to coming back regularly!

Since our first visit to this spot many months ago, we have been going back quite a few times. They have a small seating area up front, working area for customers with laptop, and a large room in the back with more seating.They have all sorts of baked goods and some other items such as sandwiches. The offering changes all the time, so that you can get something different each time you visit. They are also vegan friendly, so you can get vegan goods and drinks here.The back room is furnished with old/antique looking chairs and sofas, very cozy. No laptop is allowed in this area. We really love this back room. They used to have a motorcycle in this room, which I thought was super cool, but it has been removed, I assume to make room for weekly events and such.We tried a few different drinks and baked goods over the several visits. Maple Brown Sugar Latte, Bourbon Pecan Maple Latte were our favorites so far. I had them hot and cold. Not too sweet, deep flavor, I loved them.Maple Glazed Cruller is my favorite baked goods so far. Pistachio Croissant is pretty good too. Loads of crushed pistachios on the top! Their quiche is good, but small and pricey. Panouzzo was HUGE and filled with nice amount of tasty ingredients. Vegan Lemon Matcha Bread was a-ok. Very thick and dense, not so moist nor light. The flavor was not great either. Parisian sandwich was basically a ham and cheese in a croissant, and it was just a-ok. Nothing really special.There are some hit and miss when it comes to the food, but the drinks have been great.The staffs are not friendly, unless they know you. They might not be polite, or greet you with a warm smile, but they are efficient. I hope they will get more friendly staff so that we feel more welcomed, but other than that, we love the atmosphere and the coffee, that keep making us go back again and again…

Been frequenting this spot for a few months now, since it’s right by me and I am an avid cafe fan/hopper. It’s lost its initial charm to me though, I’d suggest to make the trek elsewhere.The visual atmosphere is great, but this is not a spot for an easygoing cafe trip, unless you have solid noise-canceling headphones.It’s aesthetically gorgeous, but this does not feel like it’s part of Washington Heights, just out-of-place rather than a hidden gem. The staff are not as friendly or welcoming as surrounding mom and pop shops in the neighborhood. If authenticity to NYC culture is what you care about, this may not be the best representation or spot to venture to.Go for an Instagram post, but not for the experience.

Really cool coffee spot in the neighborhood by a business owner whos been here for a while. The coffee was delicious and the sitting area is really neat. A great place to stop by!

Amazing espresso but the owner can be a bit rude and will likely greet you with unsolicited comments about your coffee order. As for the other baristas, they’re quite delightful. Pastries are okay, nothing special. Ambiance gets a 10/10. There’s a back room, the speakeasy, which is laptop/device free, and the primary room which offers a clean and inviting atmosphere for work/studying.

A vapid space that adds nothing to the community besides a reminder that this neighborhood is being overrun by gentrifiers who do not understand the heart and soul of the Heights. The space attempts to be an innovative center which facilitates conversation and non-screened productivity but falls short due to the way its managed. They have an entire backspace which masquerades itself as a welcoming space but no one is allowed to be in the area unless youre quiet. The furniture at front is recycled iKEA 2019 with used Housing Works couches at back. This pretentious eyesore does not belong here. There are other gentrified cafes in the area that arent as stuffy as this one.

More vegan offerings, and some mushroom drinks will earn a perfect score. Coffee beans used in espresso are medium roasts and mellow. Oat flat whites are smooth and not as coffee-intensive (full-bodied) as Birch makes (my current favorite).Whats really great about Five Flies is the owner, his family and the vibe they created...its an actual neighborhood hangout. Five Flies supports the community in many ways.

It can get busy! Great place to get some work done. They have this beautiful room in the back that is a laptop free zone. And they have a working zone in the front. The soup definitely tasted like it came from the supermarket and was microwaved but besides that the service was great and coffee was good!

Great atmosphere in the back room, super cozy, and eclectic, will def come back for that. front room is a bit like a a row of cubicles when everyone is lined up with their computers. Very very sweet staff. Very much want this place to succeed!!Drip coffee was weak and cold and the pastries a little stale :/

Beautiful and spacious laptop free back room with so many interesting things to look at. Seating is nice, everything from table for two to big table. The iced coffee was delicious. Friendly staff. Perfect for reading or hanging out with friends.

You don’t expect this place to be this cozy, until you walk all the way in the back. where it resembles an old living room with vintage couches and objects. Coffees and pastries are really good too! Check it out :)

This place has excellent coffee, vibes, and aesthetics.And usually you dont get all of that together, but honestly every cup here is made special - my go to is a cortado - and the barista is talented, coffee extraction is excellent.You have two area with the ask being no laptop zone, and the first part of the coffee shop you can have your laptop.Wifi is available as well, lots of room.The back no laptop area is best place to sit and read a good book!

One of the coolest cafes Ive ever been too! The front is great for laptop work, the back is laptop free and filled with so many interesting pieces of art, furniture, and books. Great place to get lost in a book or a conversation on the couch. Their coffee is delicious and picks me up every time! This place is a treasure.

So excited to discover this amazing cafe in my community. Especially, the computer free zone is so comfortable to stay with the antique furniture. A group of people enjoy talking at the big table but it won’t bother me at all. I love this place.

Great space laptop and no laptop zones, the latter being magnificent; nice staff and owner; vegan pastries

A glorious and vast coffee shop that has significant seating areas for those needing a focused work area as well as those wanting to lounge or read in a separate laptop free area. One of the best coffee shops in upper Manhattan!

A smooth cup of Americano!Props to the barista :)

So cool it hurts!This is the type of cafe you would expect to find in the East Village or Williamsburg. But here it is in Washington/Hamilton Heights. There are two spaces, one for computer use and the other for reading and chatting. You need to come here right away!!

**Disappointing** I stopped by expecting an espresso bar experience, but apparently, “to stay” here means “serve it in a paper cup.” Because who doesn’t love paying specialty prices to drink like you’re at a gas station? When I asked for a real cup, they casually just poured the cappuccino into a ceramic one, which completely really ruined the foam. Luckily, the neighborhood has more coffee options to offer that really put love into their pouring presentation and truly care about customers. The Chipped Cup, Manhattanville Coffee and Dear Mama got us covered!

Good place to stay. Food and drink is normal but I love this coffee shop!! If you need coffee this area, you should go.

I’m not even kidding when i say this is one of nycs best coffee shops ever!!they have a specific area for working/studying and then a cozier huge area for hanging, reading, talking etcits really really cozy and warm (perfect for winter) and they even have a lot of books on various subjects if you want to read something and forgot your own bookits a nice place for spending the afternoon cozied up with your favorite bookthe lates and sweet baked goods are also delicious and the staff is so nice!!its also super affordable and next to a subway station :)

Great place. Nice ambiance. Good drinks and pastries.

Great vibes & great coffee! just happened to pass by this place and so glad i did! inclusive environment, good seating, and fun people!

$5 for an 8oz hot cocoa for my 8 year old made with unsweetened cacao. Overpriced with average food given the alternatives in the neighborhood.Really nice vibe in the space, though.

What a find! Fabulous food, great coffee, charming staff. And the back room looks like something from a movie. Great place to hang out.

Gorgeous interior, nice separation of computer space and vibing space

They’re lying about the cold brew. They said it’s actually just iced coffee that they sell as cold brew 🤦🏻‍♀️

Little boutique coffee shop with a super cozy back room

LOVE this place!! Such a cool space with a great atmosphere. And their lattes are stellar!

Excellent atmosphere and good food and drinks. We ordered the chicken panini, a cold brew coffee, and a latte. All tasted delicious and were served quickly. The place has a cozy backroom, and it was a nice touch that no computer workers are allowed back there. Good WiFi connection with a password that reiterates the places backroom rule. An oasis in Washington Heights.

Awesome place to relax and enjoy delicious cup of coffee!

The food was good. The girl that took care of my husband and I had a little attitude. I was there Oct 28 around 2 pm. Dont know if I want to go back

Very great addition to the Washington heights area! I love the energy of the back room and it’s a great place to get some reading done and unwind. My only quarrel is that it took 24 minutes for them to heat up a pre-made ham sandwich when they weren’t very busy with orders (I only know how long it took because I was timing my laundry nearby) so I hope that was a one time occurance lol. But definitely check it out!

I went in to get work done relying on the Wi-Fi. It was amazing for a while then was out. After 30 minutes I went home. Other then that, great food, drinks and decorum. Great place to hang out in the back.

Absolutely adorable little place with phenomenal energy and staff. Talked with the owner for a little bit and got some great insight about the area. Would recommend to anyone.

The backroom is very comfy and I love the concept, but the iced matcha latte was the worst I ever have. Maybe its better to try a hot beverage instead.

The best coffee in the hood!

Great new little spot in the heights, decent coffee and wonderful ambience.

Really good coffee, pastries, and comfortable computer-free back room with dim lighting, comfy chairs and couches, and interesting artwork.

Dangerously cozy

WOW this cafe is beautiful! I appreciate the separation between computer and quiet areas. Incredible furniture. I was a little disappointed in my drink and thought it should have tasted stronger. I will definitely come back though!!!!

What a gem! I recently bought an apartment in the vicinity of Five Flies and am a frequent customer. I hope the shop becomes a neighborhood mainstay!

Honestly one of the most beautiful spaces in the area. The coffee is wonderful and I mostly appreciate the intentional space for community without laptops in the back. A new favorite spot I will be frequenting MUCH more.

Great space all around and also really good for getting your work done.

Beautiful place and excellent coffee, also the staff is pretty friendly!

This place is very nice on the inside, and the pastries were very good. The service was just ok, but if you want to drink your coffee inside, you must drink out of a ceramic cup. So don’t order a large, or you are wasting your money if you expect the same amount of coffee you get in a large cardboard cup. The ceramic is less than a small cup. It turned into an inside dog park on the few times I was there, 5 or 6 dogs barking inside, combined with an equal amount of strollers and crying babies. I love dogs, but not inside a coffee shop. The customers are identical to the privileged entitled people you find in some upper west side coffee shops. I’m sure they were delighted when they moved to Washington Heights and found a place where they can mingle with their own people. I moved to the Heights for the diversity. You won’t find it here. Enjoy!

Im surprised no one else in the reviews has mentioned the many rats in this place.Knowing there are rats crawling around makes the furniture feel even worse to sit on.Last straw for me was when I went with a friend and she woke up with bug bites all over the next day.Coffee is not special and music is always way too loud. Snobby customers too. Such a shame

Good. Taste fresh. You should try./

Great coffee and the back room is beautiful. The atmosphere is always friendly, I like the community the customers create. Beware it is laptop free in the back where it’s vibey & comfortable.

I was just told of this by a friend who moved to the West Coast. The front part of the cafe is for those who want to do computer work, while the back of the cafe is reserved for no electronics. Its perfection. I loved the space. The menu is nice too. I will definitely come back.

Was reprimanded for using my iPad at the front of the cafe despite no signage or explanation why. Dance studio above which is fairly loud

While the inside is beautiful and Brooklyn-wanna-be-esq. Lady barista seemed like she’d rather be anywhere else in the world than there. Took my order begrudgingly and then went to be on her phone. My $10 after tip- tiramisu latte tasted like espresso shot and water with no other flavor what so ever.Would highly recommend just going elsewhere and spending less money! Although could be a good place for work from home peeps to use their laptops, overall very disappointed in drinks, and the food does not look fresh.

Coffee was good, food was alright, service wasn’t great as they forgot my order and I don’t love the way some of the staff speak to the customers. I live right around the corner so I’ll probably be back but in all likelihood, not regularly. When you come into a neighborhood like this, good customer service is just as important as good food/drinks.

Food and Coffee is generally good, but the morning barista was extremely rude, confrontational and unaccommodating. Came here for a work meeting in the morning and was left feeling pretty embarrassed I had recommended the spot.

Good coffee and cool, huge old former speakeasy room in back with lots of character...and couches.

Good coffee, good price and a unique vintage style.

Such a cute coffee bar that the neighborhood desperately needed! However, nearly every time I visit the price changes. For nearly $7, I think I will visit a more upscale spot further downtown. The staff is amazing, though!

I really like this place but you should make sure your hours are correct.

⭐️Ambiance is peaceful.Great music for studying and homework, coffee is great. The almond croissant is so good!There is a computer free-zone in the back which is so unique. So basically it’s the perfect spot :)

I love that they open for business at 7pm. Its good that they have designated area for people w/ computers & a large comfy area to just sit & read with pretty good selection of music being played.

Great atmosphere. I needed a place to study and it was perfect. I ordered an almomd croissant. It was delicious. The staff was really nice too. They also had a dog, so it made the entire place lovelier whenever she came by.

Very good coffee and cute space but older man working there was mean and kicked me out of main seating area for having a laptop, despite lots of people working on tablets in that area (which is functionally the same thing as a laptop). Also Im not sure if he worked there or was just a jerk.

Super cute I love that the front of the coffee shop is for computers and the backroom is a computer free zone. Perfect to get work done or just hang out with friends. Great addition to the neighborhood

Really love this space, a fantastic addition uptown. Very comfy chairs and benches to work from in the front half of the cafe. The back room is exquisitely appointed with vintage items. Coffee is tasty and fresh, staff are super nice.

I love it. Great place to study/ work from your computer and grab a bite to eat. The food and coffee are delicious. The people are also very welcoming.

Delicious coffee. Must try.

Very bad coffeeEspresso drinks poorly madeWarm food feels coldEmployee are not welcomingDon’t recommend the only lovely thing about this place is the actual place

Lovely atmosphere with ample space to enjoy coffee and do some computer work in front, or head to the back for relaxed mixed-furniture-living-room-loft-tech-free socializing and caffeination. The paninis are delish.

Great cappuccino, top noch interior design & atmosphere

Very lively spot that keeps computer work separate from social area so you can work when you need to but also lets you spread your social wings when youre ready to let go.

Very good spacious excellent COFFEECheck it out

A hidden gem with friendly staff, an unexpected huge coffee shop with an antique vibe in the back room.

Waited forever when it was dead and then saw a male employee bring out coffee cakes with bare hands, lick fingers and then adjust the cakes.

Iced latte with a double shot hit the spot. cute little place. can’t wait to see it grow.

Love the separation between computer workspace tables and the back section vibez. Yes there is WiFi and the staff are friendly.

New gem on the heights. Beautiful and relaxing location to enjoy an amazing cup of coffee!!

Amazing addition to the neighborhood ❤️ Best coffee on the heights

Best coffee in the heights!

The back room is so lovely.

Best coffee shop Ive ever been too!!

Great spot, friendly manager as well!

Amazing coffee, amazing food and atmosphere!!!!! WOW!!!

Delicious Coffee ☕🌞☕

Good food and service

100% recommended, the cute place and the delicious coffee

Excellent attention. Delightful taste. A relaxing place👏

Take time for a coffee in the back room.She is awesome