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Argo Tea Cafe
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
75 University Pl(between 10th St & 11th St)
New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
(718) 530-0520
- Nearest Transit:
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Union Sq - 14 St (L)
8 St - Nyu (N, R)
14 St - Union Sq (4, 5, 6, 6X)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6 am - 11 pm
Sat 7 am - 11 pm
Sun 7 am - 10 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Liam Q. said: "Very pleasant store and staff. Great products available." read more »
82 reviews for Argo Tea Cafe
Review Highlights
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"The Earl Grey Milk Tea is seriously addictive." In 6 reviews -
"...and this location (in the old dean and deluca space) is 2nd..." In 3 reviews -
"I will be in tomorrow for my Chai Espresso." In 7 reviews
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82 reviews in English
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Review from Dorie L.
New York, NY
5/13/2012 2 Check-ins Here
My first exposure to Argo Tea was about a few months ago and I became so intrigued by the different tea varieties. I had to visit Argo Tea again. Any Argo Tea place where I can sit and people watch to relax.
It's been a while since I came to Argo Tea. The barista was so kind, helpful, and generous to let me taste test a few teas before I bought the one I want. I didn't wan't something too sweet, (I didn't come here for iced tea!), but I wanted something tasteful, and refreshing. I had the Hibiscus tea and it was great!
Atmosphere/ decor:
This Argo tea place is beautiful. People should take the time to look up once in a while and look at the ceiling. Those 5 seconds can change your experience at Argo Tea- very historical, elegant, and inviting. I sat and people watched for a good hour before leaving and was gazing at the ceiling every now and then.
Price:
Argo Tea has pricey tea but it's definitely worth it. Great selection, unique, healthy, refreshing, and different. -
Review from Kanchana S.
Manhattan, NY
5/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
It's tea, and lot's of it!
I had the barista's choice the other day and it was an oolong served at a perfect temperature and steeped just right!
I love how Argo Tea has lot's of seating and this location was no different. -
Review from Tina L.
Considering my last review for Argo is from 2010 (almost two years!), I guess it's about time for an update:
The place can get pretty crowded now. If all seats appear taken AND there is a long line at the cashier, I don't even bother. Otherwise, a short wait usually scores a seat, if not on the low corner chairs, then at the communal table.
Wifi is pretty stable throughout the store. Ask for a wifi code when purchasing for 2 hours via webbeam.
The cushioned booth-like seats do not have electrical outlets. The communal tables have outlets on the side, under the tabletop.
I typically order the hot teapuccino or hot earl grey vanilla creme. Skip the coffee. Food choices aren't really worth it, but if you must, the muffins are okay.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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10/6/2010
The room temperature is much better now with the cooler weather and subsequent less AC blast. Wifi… Read more »
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Review from Katerina K.
Manhattan, NY
3/24/2012
I am very picky when it comes to coffee, but I do like Argo cafe latte! They also have huge selection of teas -- also available to purchase cans of loose tea as gifts plus cups and variety of tea brewing kettles, which is convenient.
If I am hungry I get their cold lentil salad, which is pre-made, tasty and nutritious - the good fast food!
Moreover, they have a selection of different cold salads, sandwiches and yogurt cups along with bottles juices and water.
A huge plus - they have outdoor seating (so if you have a pet don't leave it at home! ;)
Pros: Large seating area, clean environment and large selection of hot and cold drinks, plus gifts and healthy snack food.
Cons: it gets crowded with students and quite loud at times. -
Review from Lisa Jane C.
Brooklyn, NY
Saw a sign that Valentine's Day tea was available. Was in the mood for something sweet and knew that this one would fit the bill, given the calorie count. Truly enjoyed it and my visit here.
Valen-Tea Passion is a mix of passion fruit and hibiscus flowers, and tastes the way a Valentine's Day beverage should - sweet and yummy. I had the large, which is probably too much for most people, but still loved it.
Argo has coffee available, as well as teas in tons of flavors - red velvet, chai, Earl Grey and chocolate mint are just a few. The usual snacks - salad, muffins, croissants, yogurt and the like - are also here.
The place is large but quite crowded. Wi-Fi is available for two hours if you ask for the code, although most people were just using the many available outlets. Think I was the only person who didn't bring her own cord.
The tables are small and against the walls, and not much room between them. A large communal table is also here, as well as some sofas in the back and in the smaller room.
Has green wall and track lighting that does the job but doesn't hurt your eyes. Guess it keeps with the eco-friendly and sustainable atmosphere.
Argo also has live music and lectures, as well as artwork for sale. Some of the pieces were pretty good, and many had New York City themes (surprise!).
A pre-pay card is also available, which gives you bonus dollars if a certain amount is added to the card. Good for those who don't like to incur credit card bills or plan on making return visits. I might get one for myself.Listed in: Caffiene Fiend - Manhattan…
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Review from Allison C.
New York, NY
2/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
I like my chocolate chai and whatnot...
...but...
...the large space with ample seating leads to lots of people coming here to buy their teas and sit in said spaces. This means there are lots of people in line ordering tea. This means that waiting for a simple small cup of tea can take 15 - 20 minutes. In my experience, indeed waiting that 15+ minutes for a small cup of tea (YES, the proceeding WAS based on a true story!), I was mentally able to calculate my budget for the week, think of all of the errands I needed to run, return overdue text messages and check Facebook on my iPhone approximately twelve (obsessive) times in a row.
Glad to know there is an Argo in this 'hood, but I'll happily stick to my favorite one near Columbus Circle for when I need my fix. Smaller, yet quicker and more efficient. -
Review from Jess C.
Manhattan, NY
2/13/2012
When it first opened, I used to come here every day to study. Even though it got expensive, it was worth it! They have such a huge selection of teas - perhaps a bit overwhelming for the first-timer - and I love smelling the tea leaves across from the cashier when I waited for my tea. My favorite/regular tea was the green tea strawberry tea (this is different from strawberry green tea!) in the winter and the mango bubble tea in the summer. I liked the different variety of seating, high ceilings, and bright lights to keep me awake haha.
Now, I don't come as much because it gets pretty crowded especially around late afternoon-time. It can get super loud (esp when the sound echoes off the walls), and also like someone else mentioned, the bathrooms do get pretty gross. -
Review from Minah L.
New York, NY
Updated - 1/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Recently tried their Valentine's Day seasonal drink.
VALENTEA PASSION.
it was WAY WAY WAYYYY sweet. i should have seen it coming though.. it wasn't like red velvet cake sweet but more like fruity sweet. u know how starbucks makes their passion shaken iced tea lemonade--sweetened? it tastes like that only richer with the passion tea.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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12/29/2011
I actually went to the one at Columbus Circle but I am updating for this location because it is a… Read more »
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Review from Auron S.
Manhattan, NY
12/28/2011
I used to be the mayor of this place on foursquare in the summer because I came to this place religiously to get work done. Why am I not anymore? Well, as spacious as it seems, it is overcrowded during the entire week with NYU students and makes it rather hard to get anything done as it just loses the nice ambience it had. There's my big warning for you if you were planning to find a place to get some work done on a weekday.
The tea itself is kind of on the expensive end of things if you get their special brews that are on the screen with the fancy titles, but there are the typical teas you can ask for on a smaller part on the other side of the fancy menu which is much cheaper. I recommend the Carolina Honey (Hot or Cold), Strawberry Green Tea Creme (Hot), Earl Grey Vanilla Creme (Hot), and Hibiscus Tea Squeeze (Cold.) There is a membership card that you can sign up for for free if you ask, that way you can get a free small drink every 10 that you buy (you need to pay a little extra if you burst the free drink's price range.)
The food here is okay, for the price of the stuff you get, you might as well walk to some food cart and get a bigger portion because their little boxes of pre-made heated up food is not very filling, even it might seem like so. Their baked goods and treats aren't too bad, but then again, overpriced, it's cheaper if you get the tea and the food because there's some small discount you get.
The bathrooms never seem to be clean anymore in this place because the baristas are overworked taking orders from customers. I feel bad being the person to tell them that the toilet isn't working or whatever, but I guess someone needs to inform them. It'd be nice if the place had a slightly bigger staff but it is what it is.
If you're planning to be working a little late into the night without distraction or need to do a small meeting, this is a place for you because it quiets down a lot after dinner time. There are also plenty of other Argo locations in NYC now, so do look for the other ones and see what your preference is. My latest Argo digs might be the one around 26th street, also nice and quaint, without all the people and fuss. -
Review from Emory S.
New York, NY
4/12/2012
Maybe I'm too picky. But I love iced tea and many establishments don't understand how sour tea can get when it sits out too long. I assumed a place that specializes in tea would not make this kind of mistake. Sadly I assumed wrong. I ordered Iced green tea. A simpler choice than some of the other intriguing options but I know I like it so I figured it was a safe choice. I paid $3.21 for a cup of iced tea that tasted like it had been sitting out for hours in a dirty pitcher. I usually refrain from putting sugar syrup in my tea however only after several shots of syrup and a handful of lemon slices was it palatable. The environment was nice enough. It's hard to find a place near the NYU campus that regularly has a single available seat much less a table for two. I'm sure i'll stop in again, but I'll deffinatly order hot tea next time.
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Review from Alice C.
11/27/2011
Always a little disappointed with the drinks, but it is a great space to get work done. A good number of chairs and tables, but be prepared to find that the place is often pretty full.
Two hours of free wifi is provided with your purchase when you ask the cashier. Aside from the inconsistency of the drinks, my other pet peeve would be how unbearably warm they have been keeping this place recently.. I'm usually pretty cold-bodied, but I couldn't stand how hot it was the past two times I've been.Listed in: Best Cafes for Studying
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Review from Canh T.
12/7/2011
Great place to get work done -- there's ample space for reading, writing and studying.
The teas are okay and there is a huge variety of it. I got the bubble tea and it wasn't amazing. The service was quick and efficient, but I wouldn't go here again. Prices were high for what they offered. -
Review from Pamela S.
2/10/2012
A refreshing departure from Starbucks -- even if it is also a chain -- this is one of the many working (as in, people go there primarily to study/get work done on their laptops) cafes in the neighborhood. There's lots of seating, and it's comfortable enough, but you'll have to do battle with the laptop hordes (myself included) to get a table. I've been here several times and more than once I've waited an inordinate amount of time at the counter for a simple hot tea, though today's service was better. The bathrooms (there are 2) can range from acceptably clean to cringeworthy. Two free hours of wifi is provided with purchase -- be sure to ask for your receipt with keycode.
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Review from Doug W.
New York, NY
10/1/2011
Argo Tea provides a clean, comfortable atmosphere in which to sip on one of their delightful, high-quality teas. The baristas are friendly and their service is excellent. As of late I've been fascinated with the Asian phenomenon of bubble tea, and at Argo it's particularly good, which can't be said for many of the bubble tea joints that are popping up all over the city.
The prices, however, are a bit high, and they actually charge for internet, which these days seems criminal. I foresee them changing this once they realize that free internet access is a major draw for tea and coffee drinkers; it's actually one of the reasons I still like going to Starbucks.
You'll see a lot more of me, Argo Tea, when you set the internet free. -
Review from Jonathan M.
Bronx, NY
11/3/2011
I ate here with my girlfriend.
They were just okay. I had a red velvet and she had a coffee. My red velvet was fine (sweet and with a tea like texture, a perfect mix between red velvet cupcake and tea), but she didn't like the coffee here. It was a bit too bitter/ dark, and even when she threw some out and put a lot of sugar and milk in it, it was really a bit much for her.
It is a very cool place to come in and sit down for a while. They have seats everywhere. You can have a conversation for hours.
There are also many college kids doing work on laptops there (similar to Think Coffee nearby). I am not sure if they have free wi-fi, but there were so many people on laptops, it seemed like they did. -
Review from Sara D.
Manhattan, NY
Decent size coffee shop with great sandwiches. Perfect study spot for NYU students.
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Review from T R.
San Francisco, CA
11/25/2011
Well they finally changed their rating to an A.
I love Argo Tea but their teas are not consistant. Sometimes strong and then weak. Their egg menu has changed and not for the better. Bring back the quiche and their Wi-Fi is NOT free. Or someone has hacked into system. Be Careful.
I loved it in Chicago and glad it is here and though I like the staff, they really make too many mistakes. A little education please! -
Review from Dayna A.
7/29/2011
'Soylent green is people!'
The paradox to me is that a place so sterile could have a 'B' rating by the health department. This place is extremely over priced and eating there is a gattica-like experience, where I choose my refrigerated gruel from the cooler and they heat it for me. Ultra restrictive and limited menu and things can take forever to come out. Really a ridiculous set-up if you ask me. But they do have WIFI, and hence they will get business. And as far as the 'open, well lit, shared table environment', a friend and I got shushed for talking in this place (business, over a laptop, mind you) as we ate our very expensive chickpea salads. It is not a library, though with the institutional feel, it may as well be a cafeteria.
I hope Argo isn't presuming that everyone in the Union Square area is a student, and more that every NYU kid has a pedestrian palate and mommy & daddy's credit card. -
Review from Monica L.
Sunnyside, NY
2/1/2012
Oh Argo, I've given you so many chances but I just have to quit you. Overpriced and overly sweet tea, incredibly slow service, sullen baristas. These things do not make for a happy experience. I admit, you have a couple of teas that are wonderful including Limoncello and Fruit Sangria, but that just isn't enough anymore. No, I don't have an extra hour to wait for my drink or enough liquid assets to buy it. Good thing y'all are in NYU territory.
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Review from Alice L.
Manhattan, NY
9/23/2011
GO TO THE FLATIRON ARGO TEA INSTEAD!
I'm a huge fan of Argo Tea, from discovering it in Chicago to when it opened up its first store in the Flatiron Building. And still, the Flatiron Argo never disappoints. I did a review of it a while back, here.
http://www.yelp.com/bi...
So of course, when I was in the neighborhood, I stopped by the University Place Argo and the beverages were hardly recognizable! I recommended it to the group of friends I came in with, and I felt awful that they ordered sub-par tea because of me.
I ordered one of my stand-bys, the White Tea Acai Squeeze. It was awful, bitter, and undrinkable. I tasted my friends' drinks too, and found very similar problems there -- they were all too bitter and overbrewed.
All Argo cafes use a concentrated brew of teas to make their "Signature Drinks". You can see them in glass pitchers behind the counter. To make concentrated tea correctly, you have to use a LOT of tea and brew it for a short, standard amount of time. From the awful bitter tea I tasted, it seemed like they were trying to skimp on the tea and instead brew a small amount of tea for a longer period of time to achieve the same effect. It doesn't work that way.
So seriously, do yourself a favor and take about a 15-minute walk to the other Argo if you have time. You can thank me later. -
Review from X O.
New York, NY
10/10/2011
I love this place. The teas are decent and the food is good. My only wish is that they had some healthier food choices and things that were no so carby. I also wish they didn't put the AC and make it feel like 50 degrees!
The staff is friendly and you can sit there and study all day. Great for students.
Don't for get to ask for the wi-fi code when you order. They give you an hour or two for free! -
Review from Sylvia S.
Brooklyn, NY
1/8/2012
If you're looking for a place to do work and smelling coffee for hours doesn't appeal to you, Argo's the place for you. They offer 2 hours of wifi with purchase and seating where everyone has access to an outlet right on the table (amazing!). It does get quite loud so make sure you bring decent headphones.
Now for the tea: I wasn't too impressed sadly. Pretty pricey, their changing electronic menu is a tad confusing, both times my drink tasted watered down and their "bubble tea" is actually made with JELLY not bubbles. As a bubble tea addict I take offense at this false advertising =P -
Review from Richard D.
New York, NY
6/19/2011
I dig the Argo Tea chain, but this location is especially packed with NYU students.
I had a hard time finding seating here and eventually found a spot behind the serving area on their stools.
I prefer their newer location by FIT. -
Review from Jim P.
What I like about the Argo tea chain (of the 2 I've visited) is that the staff is more than willing to help you with your selection, and explain all the concoctions they brew up here. Honey this, Red that. A Teapachino!?
Who knew!?
Well their over compensating ways, make me feel like I'm not the only dofus getting caught up with an alternative to coffee.
These stores are nice and have a warm feel. Somehow more comfortable, and definitely less crowded than coffee chains.
They give you a varying and cryptic wireless password on your receipt, which can only be used on a single device.
This location, the worker chastised me for snapping a couple of pics with my iPod touch. "Sir...No photos allowed". REALLY? 3 Stars for the quality of what they offer and a nice comfortable environment. -
Review from Abe G.
Manhattan, NY
3/9/2011
Maybe it is all of their magical properties, but tea shops in New York seem to be becoming a profitable venture lately. Tea has always dotted menus at cafes and coffee shops all around, but now stores that offer tea as a focal point of their menu are becoming as popular as coffee joints. Argo, the newest addition to the NYU area, is right on University Pl. & 11th St. and will completely shatter any kind of preconceived notions you had about tea shops (assuming you had some already).
Even if you're not a tea-drinker, step into Argo for a minute just to look at menu. They have all sorts of teas, ranging from pomegranate to white to boba (or bubble, as you east coasters like to call it). More than that, they have an excellent assortment of savory and sweet snacks like quiches, cookies, and pies to accompany your drink. If you're like me and to brew your tea in the comfort of your own dorm, they have a fairly large selection of both loose-leaf and bagged tea, too.
More impressive than the selection of teas is their myriad of accessories: you can purchase (for a ridiculously high price) tea pots, high tech tea infusers, and every kind of tea cup under the sun. A tea drinker's wet dream. Rest assured that in no way do they sacrifice quality for quantity, as a cup of Argo tea is extremely well-brewed with the true essence of every leaf coming through each and every sip. A true gift from the gods.
But reader beware: do not come here if you are looking for a relaxing atmosphere to sit back, do some accounting homework, and enjoy a few cups of tea. The atmosphere here is anything but relaxed. If you can hear anything over the thunderous roar of the machines inside Argo, there will be no shortage of conversations to eavesdrop on. Amidst the hollering of the staff, the gazillion people speaking loudly at the store, and the din of the artillery-like drink machines, it can be hard to sit down and unwind, but perhaps this is intentional.
Maybe they wanted to free tea from its oppressive chains of pretentious shacks where Regina Spektor constantly flows through the speakers (yes, I am talking about you, Tea Spot). Lots of people are ditching their lattes in favor of something lighter, with a wider variety of flavor. Maybe tea shouldn't be restricted to be enjoyed only when one needs to relax or take a break, tea should be enjoyed whenever, wherever, and Argo is helping usher that movement in. -
Review from Kassy M.
This place is cool...I guess? When I first walked in I immediately fell in love with the place but the more time I spent here, the more I started liking it less and less.
So, it's pretty much like Starbucks but nicer and with a larger drink selection. Their drink menu/screen is cool, but it's just a picture of the drink and the calories listed under it based on the size of the drink. It would be nice to know what exactly are in these mysteriously colorful drinks.
Argo has mugs for purchase...as well as different kinds of loose tea, which I liked. They also have some pastries, chocolate chip cookies, chips, etc.
There are plenty of places to sit. I could see how it would be a great place to study and get some work done but I suspect that it gets overcrowded with NYU students.
My iced mate latte was good, but I decided that I like my mate lattes hot way better than iced. -
Review from Philip D.
New York, NY
3/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Discovered this place on a walk by. Awesome atmosphere, great for studying/group work. It gets a little crowded but I've pretty much always been able to get a spot, albeit Saturday day is a little tough. Very novel drinks which makes this place fun. Yes it can be quite expensive, almost 8 bucks for a large teapacchunio, but as other yelpers (yelpies?) have pointed out, your essentially paying for the atmosphere, big shared tables with amble room to spread out stuff, good lighting, friendly staff, and free wi-fi (with purchase). Bathrooms get a 3/5 star, they're nice, but need to be maintained a little more, though the place does get quite busy.
The food is alright, there miniature pannini's are kinda fun, though not super cheap. I'm definitely a regular here, especially when I want to study with a friend, or bangout out some questions on my own.
4/5 stars! -
Review from Claire E.
Walnut Creek, CA
10/6/2011 23 Check-ins Here
Argo tea is my favorite cafe in NYC. Although they do serve coffee, I enjoy Argo tea because of their extensive tea menu. Their niche is specialized drinks based on teas rather than on coffees like most cafes. My favorites are the pumpkins chai tea latte and the iced coconut chai late. The Argo tea cafe on University and 11th street plays a wide selection of music anything from broadway musicals to Usher. They also, like most Argo tea cafes, have a wall full of loose tea dispensers filled with classic teas to exotic flavors. All in all, Argo tea is a refreshing take on specialty drinks.
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Review from Kyle S.
New York, NY
2/6/2011
Came in here on a Saturday evening and had the red tea with a prepared dish of brown rice, black beans, poached turkey, salsa and mangos.
I don't know much about tea, so I can't say if it was really great, average or something in between. The dish was pretty damn good, and for only $5.50 it was economical.
The place has three seating areas -- a main one with tables, chairs and booths, a secondary area with tables and a couple chairs and a third area which has a long bar looking onto the street. Service was kind of slow; the folks behind the counter were friendly, though.
I didn't use the WiFi.
I'll probably come back here. -
Review from Angela I.
New York, NY
12/7/2010 1 Check-in Here
Argo Tea, why do you suck so much when I'm trying so hard to like you?
I've given this place so many chances since I live right down the block and they've disappointed me in food, ambiance and service.
Specialty drinks taste really awful, overly sweet and in a way almost blasphemous to real tea drinking. Standard steeped teas are good but almost $5 bucks?! No thanks.
This place is always so crowded and even with the stingy 2 hour wi-fi limit the place manages to be packed and the many tables make it hard to walk through the mass of people.
The service is shotty and no one is ever friendly when I come in. I ordered heated food once and waited over 15 min until I asked about my order. The food was left in the microwave and was wilted and dried out. The server didn't care at all and didn't even apologize. She was even annoyed that I was even asking about my food in the first place. That was the last time I went to Argo and my final. I'm boycotting. -
Review from Danielle K.
New York, NY
3/6/2011
Pretty decor, bad prices.
My friend comes here to study all the time and recently he stopped going because he's broke. Broke because of Argos. The prices are definitely not worth the amount of tea you get and it's definitely not worth the taste either. I know a million other places you can go to for tea with just as much but A LOT cheaper.
It's sad. I walked in before, looked at the prices, and then traveled to the side to look at the tea sets and pretty tumblers. The prices for those are ridonculous. I left empty handed. -
Review from Touro T.
Brooklyn, NY
11/21/2010
My new favorite Tea place in NYC!
Great location, a few blocks from 14th Street Union Square!
I love their Iced Tea Sangria, it comes with fresh cut fruit and a BIG o' stripped straw!
Sometime if you are lucky you're see someone handing out samples of the chai tea right outside here! -
Review from Debie K.
New York, NY
3/6/2011
Does Argo Tea charge too much for their tea and coffee? Yes.
Is it annoying that wifi is available only for 2 hours and only after a purchase? Yes.
Do I feel like a douche every time I order one of their embarrassingly named signature drinks like Teapuccinno or SmooTea? Oh hell yes.
Will any of this stop me from going back to Argo whenever I want to channel my inner yuppie and enjoy a delicious beverage?
...No. -
Review from Maggie P.
9/29/2011
We don't have Argo Tea on the west coast and god knows why because it's mother truckin' delicious. I went through a boba tea phase in high school but once I got to college, I couldn't find a place that had it unless I wanted to travel to unchartered territory.
Argos are scattered all over the city but this is the one I usually end up at. I was shocked to find that the boba technology had changed from five years ago - now the pearls aren't just flavorless tapioca - the ones at Argo are sweet and taste like coconut. The problem with Argo is that unless you know how to order, the choices can be really overwhelming. Not only does the electronic menu change every 8 seconds, but even if you think you want just a milk tea, you need to know the following:
1. What kind of milk (soy is the best in this situation)
2. What kind of tea (I go for black)
3. What flavor (passion fruit is outstanding)
4. Do you want bubbles?
Once you get that down you're good to go, but a lot of people don't really comprehend, which means the line can move pretty slowly. I've also never had great customer service here. More often than not the people who work here act like you're disturbing them on break, take forever to make the drink, and they never put in enough ice. -
Review from Pcp P.
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
11/22/2010
It was a good thing that we decided to check this place out. When we exited the subway, we saw streets filled with snow powder at 55 degrees in the city. It was odd, but we soon found out that it was a man made snow for a movie. They were filming a new movie called, "Mr. Popper's Peguin" with Jim Carrey right in front of flat iron building. It was kinda neat seeing Jim carry across the street acting with his co-stars. Awesome!!!!
Now, about this place.... If I have to rate their tea, it's a 4.5, but their coffee is only a 3 (according to all my friends that complained about how weak it is) Their tea is freshly brewed and I must say that it tastes so much like homemade tea that old Chinese people like to make for me. Love it. The aroma....the taste.. it's like you've gone to tea heaven....... You can't find any coffee shop to make my green tea this fresh... I also love their decor as they used 2 of my fav colors, green and brown, as the tone. Kudos for that... -
Review from Mono P.
Manhattan, NY
2/22/2012
I stumbled upon this place after meeting a friend for dinner in the neighborhood. Not yet ready to call it a night, and unwilling to scream over each other at a bar, we were glad to find this tea cafe. As a tea lover, their selection overwhelmed me as much as it made me giddy. I was a kid in a candy store; I wanted a little bit of each of their teas! I chatted with the barista about what I like and don't like about teas, and what kind of mood I was in. He was able to suggest three teas, and I picked the fruit sangria. It was delicious! One cup of it was not enough. I spent a while perusing their loose teas for purchase, but I left without buying anything because I couldn't make up my mind. My only complaint is that this location is a little bit of a trek for me, and while I love my teas, I have enough at home right now that I don't feel like going all the way out here for more tea. If I find myself in this area again, I am definitely stopping by!
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Review from Amy C.
11/16/2010
I've noticed a lot of previous reviewers comparing this place to Starbuck's, but Starbuck's never even cross my mind when I come in to Argo Tea. In terms of service, menu options, and atmosphere, Starbuck's just doesn't compare.
Everyone behind the counter are always pleasant and patient in explaining all their various concoctions. I love the living room setting with leather chairs and coffee tables. My only qualm is the over-priced salads which don't even taste that great. -
Review from Cory W.
New York, NY
3/26/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Good drinks, but a bit over-priced on most of them.
It is often packed here and can be hard to find a place to sit. It's usually filled with people on their laptops. -
Review from Lindsay R.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 3/22/2011
They killed the spinach salad. I literally have no reason to come here anymore.
(Okay, the chocolate chip cookies are a good reason... when they're not stale.)
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11/9/2010
I had such high hopes when they poured this new "Starbucks of tea" into the beautiful old Dean &… Read more »
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Review from Crystal E.
Reseda, CA
3/12/2011
The prices are tad little bit pricey. Hot chocolate mint is not too bad.
The food is not too bad either. I wouldn't say it is great. Doubtfully I will be going back there again.
They have two hours free wifi.
