Kyle I.'s Profile

Mixed feelings about this place.  I love the free wifi and coffee.  I've been able to sit with my laptop for several hours, even find a plug.  The atmosphere is laid back and the decor is chill.  

However, the bad of it:  I've only eaten their food once, and decided not to again.  Reason?  It was gross. I had a pasta dish for dinner one night, and whoever was working the kitchen doesnt know how to drain pasta.  There was more water than sauce.  OK, no big deal you say... since I mainly look for coffee shops to just chill at and drink coffee.  

The service does suck.  They are slow, and not very friendly (which is typical in NYC).

I too have seen the roaches... little ones.  While this is kind of gross, its NYC, what do you expect?  Look hard enough for anything and you will find it, roaches and all.  However, the rats and failed heath inspection comments make me never want to go there again though, thats just gross and wrong.

Don't think I'll be going back anytime soon.

(If you are just going for the coffee and wifi, it might not be so bad)

My girlfriend and I just went to La Pizza Fresca for her birthday.  Overall the food was good, if a bit pricey.  They have an extensive wine list.  For dessert my girlfriend had the  Crostatina di Pere, but it seemed to be pre-made and microwaved (the crust was chewy and impossible to cut with the provided spoon).  For dessert I had the  Autentico Tiramisu, which was actually some of the best Tarramisu I've had.  

Overall I have to agree with the other reviewers that the service has much to be desired.  The wait-staff wasn't very friendly.  

Worth trying at least once.