A Cafe at AKA Hotel Central Park

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Pricing Guide

Cost of one meal

$ - $10 and under
$$ - $11-30
$$$ - $31-60
$$$$- $60 and above

Summary

Features: Unbelievable as it may seem, only a few years ago it was nearly impossible to find a great cup of coffee in the city that never sleeps. That is, until A Cafe at AKA Hotel Central Park and dozens of other artisan coffee bars and cafes in Manhattan began popping up, offering coffee aficionados and casual java drinkers a welcome alternative to the big-name coffee chain stronghold on the NYC caffeine market.

Why We Dine: Part gourmet coffee bar, part European-style cafe, A Cafe New York in Midtown West attracts serious coffee drinkers with direct-trade organic coffees from Counter Culture Roasters and draws in shoppers, tourists, and business folk with a cafe menu filled with fresh, savory breakfast and lunch items served all day.

• Coffee Buzz: Once you enjoy a cup of drip coffee or an espresso drink at A Cafe at AKA Hotel Central Park, you'll have a hard time going back to the other stuff. A Cafe New York makes all of their coffee and espresso beverages with single-origin, direct-trade organic coffee beans from Counter Culture Roasters. A. Cafe NYC's skilled baristas brew coffee one cup at a time for customers in a Clover Vacuum Press, and create works of espresso art with foam freshly steamed from Hudson Valley Coop organic milk.
• Tasty Fare: A Cafe at AKA Hotel Central Park puts as much care and passion into their food offerings as they do into their drinks. A Cafe serves breakfast and lunch all day, with standouts like lemon ricotta pancakes, smoked salmon scrambled eggs with potatoes and toast, steak salad with green beans and mushrooms, and a caramelized onion and grilled fontina cheese sandwich. Fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms are featured in all of the exceptional dishes at A Cafe.
• Hip Atmosphere: The chic, modern decor at A Cafe at AKA Hotel Central Park is the ideal setting to enjoy a cup of coffee and bite to eat in Midtown Manhattan. White linen napkins, contemporary lighting, and chrome furnishings come together to create an upscale cafe vibe with a warm and welcoming coffee shop ambiance at A Cafe NYC.

Inside Knowledge: Coffee lovers aren't the only fans of A Cafe at AKA Hotel Central Park. The drink menu at A Cafe features an assortment of organic, loose-leaf teas like a soothing Egyptian Chamomile and an aromatic Shanghai Rose tea from China made with white peonies and rose petals.

Restaurant Amenities

• Cheap Eats
• Facilities for the Disabled
• Eco-Friendly
• Fresh Food
• Healthy Options
• Kid Friendly
• Organic Food
• Organic Ingredients
• Take-Out Available
• Wheelchair Access