Devocion — all mentions

in:Where do you go for really good coffee in New York?1 pts
“Great coffee shop, directly from Colombia. It's one of my TOP 5 in the US.”
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in:iced coffee recommendations?? (NOT cold brew)1 pts
“I’m addicted to the Cascara at Devocion. Looks like iced coffee but is made from brewing the skin of coffee cherries. Taste like iced coffee+fig+citrus twist. Must try!”
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in:Why do people say NYC has a poor coffee scene? What exactly makes it poor?390 pts
“That’s why you see a ton of Parlor, Devoción, Partners, and Variety wholesale accounts. It’s sort of above average coffee that doesn’t cost a ton, gives them adequate wholesale support, and is consistent.”
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in:I give up, I can't drink coffee in this city anymore270 pts
“Matteo, Abraco, Devocion, Everyman (most of the time), Porto Rico..all medium-dark European style.”
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postAnother tourist food diary in NYC, how did we do? 72 pts
“Best cappuccino I have had in the city, and my partner loved the mocha.”
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postOur Weekend Visit!44 pts
“my absolute fav simple oat milk latte. i would visit the lex 53 location weekly when we lived here!”
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in:Where are the cozy coffee shops with comfortable seating and good vibes?12 pts
“Try Devoción. It's a chain, but I like their interior designs. They got plants and leather sofas.”
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in:Looking for suggestions in Midtown East11 pts
“Great Coffee - Devocion”
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in:Where would you go as your last meal in NYC10 pts
“Lattè at Devoción (Williamsburg) or La Cabra Rostary as I cry before leaving.”
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in:I give up, I can't drink coffee in this city anymore10 pts
replying to u/flandemic1854: I’m in OP’s camp, and I found Devocion to be wildly acidic. To include that in your list makes me worried to try Abraco and Everyman, but they’ve been on my list for a while. Matteo’s latte was solid, haven’t had their espresso. So far the beans I’ve been most satisfied with are Partners’ flatiron roast. Not cheap, but they make a good cup at home. Otherwise I do Porto Rico French Roast.
“ikr, Devocion is arguably the most acidic coffee I've had”
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in:Searching for the best..Flat White8 pts
“Devoción was the best I’ve had”
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in:Ultra cozy or aesthetically interesting cafes?7 pts
“You will be very close to Devocion on 20th street, which is one of the most [aesthetically-pleasing](https://www.devocion.com/cdn/shop/files/Flatiron_Devocion_LizClayman_002_2x_87422494-c6ca-48c5-bd09-26a4ffbe7314.png?v=1739552371) coffee shops in the city.”
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in:Searching for the best..Flat White6 pts
“Coffee Project, Devocion, and Everyman are the best I’ve been to”
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in:Dining recommendations for tourists who dislike tourist traps.5 pts
“Devocion (Multiple Locations) - for coffee”
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in:Looking for suggestions in Midtown East5 pts
“Devocion for Coffee its really good”
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in:Why is Gregory’s Coffee disliked?5 pts
replying to u/some1105: I don’t know much about the whole “wave” coffee thing being discussed, but I recognize that coffee shop coffee quality exists along a spectrum (some of which is total personal preference). For me, Gregory’s is the worst I’ve ever tasted, far below Dunkin’ or Starbucks, which sit right on the two sides of my “not acceptable”/“just acceptable” line. I’d rather drink street cart coffee.
“It’s the most acidic, bitter, disgusting fucking espresso I’ve ever had in my life.”
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in:Higher end coffee shops with dark roast?5 pts
replying to u/justflipping: Depends what you consider higher end, but there was some recent recommendations from someone asking for ["intense" ie darker roasts](https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/1h5qff6/best_coffee_beans_in_the_city/). - %arabica - Elm Roastery - Oslo Roasters - Kaffee 1668 - Oslo Roasters - Variety [Recommendations for places to buy dark roast coffee beans? ](https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodNYC/comments/15fhowk/recommendations_for_places_to_buy_dark_roast/)
“They roast their coffee too much so I only go there for milk based drinks.”
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in:Best places to eat after L’industrie pizza? (Williamsburg)5 pts
“Devocion for coffee”
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in:Best pour over coffees5 pts
“Devoción is great. They have a special drip that changes often and is always delicious.”
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in:Why do people say NYC has a poor coffee scene? What exactly makes it poor?4 pts
replying to u/One-Pain-9749: As someone who’s worked in NYC specialty coffee for 8 years (from barista to green coffee qc to consulting), it’s a lot of moving parts—most of it being the high overhead of the city combined with slim margins. A lot of coffee shops don’t serve quality coffee because quality coffee costs money. That’s why you see a ton of Parlor, Devoción, Partners, and Variety wholesale accounts. It’s sort of above average coffee that doesn’t cost a ton, gives them adequate wholesale support, and is consistent. Another factor is the pace of the city. Most people don’t want to slow down for good coffee, and serving good coffee can take a bit longer. I think it’s also hard to find baristas who give a shit and want to make a quality product because of how exhausting NYC service can be, especially in coffee shops. Overall, I do think NYC lacks compared to other cities. It annoys me that everyone wants to roast their own subpar coffee to save money rather than trust people who know how to source good coffee and roast well. I wish we had more multi roasters that actually brewed coffee well and consistently, but I’m grateful we at least have some.
“Parlor and Devocion feel like a bump from Irving square — remember that? Way too dark for me”
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in:If you had to spend one full day eating your way through NYC, what would your breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee/snack, and dinner be?3 pts
“coffee at Devoción in Williamsburg”
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in:Best place for buying coffee beans3 pts
“Definitely Devocion!! Deeply loyal to their toro beans”
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in:Best coffee shops with darker roast espresso — but still artisanal?3 pts
“Devocion is a solid middle-dark roast”
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in:Best Coffee in East Village2 pts
“Sey and Devoción have insanely good (black) coffee. Very carefully sourced and roasted.”
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in:Best midtown coffee2 pts
“Devoción is also a go to, more for a regular no frills coffee”
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in:Some coffees and some matchas2 pts
“agree with you that the coffee at devocion isn’t super memorable”
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in:If you are here only for 5 days only, what would you need to try?2 pts
“Coffee - devocion is my favorite but there are so many.”
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in:Your favorite pound of coffee??2 pts
“If it’s a pour over or French press I’d highly recommend Devocion’s Citra, if it’s espresso Devocion’s Toro.”
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in:Big fan of Third Wave Coffee and black espresso and drip/pour over - any recs?2 pts
“the coffee is on average great”
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in:Where do you go for really good coffee in New York?2 pts
replying to u/ubia61: I love Devocion (a few locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, plus the South Bronx United cafe near Yankee Stadium)
“They have amazing baked goods, too. Love the croissants.”
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in:Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Dining Solo, Eat Everything. Recommendations please!2 pts
“- coffee (devocion but it’s always packed in there)”
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in:Bring home coffee beans…best coffee roaster in the city2 pts
replying to u/septembernews: Do you happen to know if Sey is only light roast? My machine at home doesn’t handle light roast well so I have to go for medium or dark!
“If you're looking for a medium, Devocion might be a good option.”
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in:Best coffee shops with darker roast espresso — but still artisanal?2 pts
replying to u/before8thstreet: Devocion is a solid middle-dark roast
“This is my pick too as well. I went to college in the pacific northwest and ended up being a dark roast fan…this is my go to.”
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in:Why is Gregory’s Coffee disliked?1 pts
“Gregory and devocion’s latte are trash”
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in:Best third wave coffee shops in Prospect Heights / Crown Heights / Bed Stuy?1 pts
“Devocion is ok coffee wise but one of the few that's probably a good working environment with seating, wifi, etc”
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in:Best Coffee in East Village1 pts
“Best coffee in the city isn’t in the east village.”
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in:Favorite coffee and dinner spots?1 pts
“Devocion on 20th near Park has great coffee”
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in:Kouign Amann and Pancakes1 pts
“Devocion has a really flaky, buttery Kouign Amann.”
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in:Kouign Amann and Pancakes1 pts
“My fav Kougn Amanns are L'Appartement 4F and Devocion (theirs is caramel so it has some caramelized bottom and caramel streaks).”
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in:Where are the cozy coffee shops with comfortable seating and good vibes?1 pts
replying to u/yn_opp_pack_smoker: I’ve had a lot of good coffee and i think Devocion actually holds up pretty well. They must have a good roaster.
“Yeah they got good coffee, pricy though”
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in:Best pour over coffees1 pts
replying to u/Shoddy_Bridge_2672: I'm also a black coffee freak. I usually just make my own but Devoción is great. They have a special drip that changes often and is always delicious.
“I’ve had their beans elsewhere and they are delightful.”
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in:Best pour over coffees1 pts
“Devocion in Williamsburg does some of the best pour overs with their pink bourbon geisha, super bright and clean.”
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in:Recommendations for Cafe or Bakery Breakfast in Nomad/Koreatown or max 10 mins away1 pts
“Devocion does have pretty decent breakfast pastries and amazing coffee”
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in:I give up, I can't drink coffee in this city anymore1 pts
replying to u/anarchyx34: Stop going to nice coffee shops. What you’re looking for is cheap, oily, burned to shit robusta beans because that’s what you’re used to; essentially the Dunkin’ Donuts of espresso, but nice 3rd wave coffee shops aren’t going to serve that just as a wine bar isn’t serving box wine. This is exactly what they serve in Italy too because just like us 90% of the population drinks shit, mass-produced coffee.
“If you want to try good 3rd wave coffee, head to:”
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in:I give up, I can't drink coffee in this city anymore-1 pts
replying to u/before8thstreet: Matteo, Abraco, Devocion, Everyman (most of the time), Porto Rico..all medium-dark European style. That's just off the top of my head. I don't think you're trying very hard.
“Nah, they’ll hate Devocíon, OP doesn’t want a good coffee, they want their coffee over-roasted”
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in:[rant] specialty coffee shop in NY are not good-5 pts
“Devocion was the best I had but it was all pretty meh.”
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in:[rant] specialty coffee shop in NY are not good113 pts
“Sey, Abraco, Everyman Espresso, Devocion, Ninth Street Espresso on a good day.”
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in:What are the best sit down coffee shops in Manhattan?27 pts
“Devoción (Williamsburg & DUMBO)”
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in:I give up, I can't drink coffee in this city anymore24 pts
“I have 5 places within walking distance to me that serve it proper: Devocion, Yafa, Thea, Volare, IXV.”
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in:Seeking old-school style coffee shop like my two favorites in Seattle (no ugly all-white-modern BS!)22 pts
“Devocion in Downtown Brookllyn.”
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