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Zibetto Espresso Bar

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1385 Sixth Ave., New York, NY 10019
nr. 56th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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  • Reader Rating:

    9.6 out of 10

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    5 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Cafes
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Official Website

zibetto.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm; Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 10am-4pm

Nearby Subway Stops

F at 57th St.; B, D, E at Seventh Ave.; N, Q, R, W at 57th St.

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Alcohol

  • No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

It takes nerve to open an espresso bar across the street from Starbucks—especially an inconspicuous nook without drip coffee, free wi-fi, or even seats. But Anastasio Nougos, who moved here from his native Sweden to open Zibetto, is relying on his readily apparent strengths: pulling and serving the hands-down best espresso drinks we've had in recent memory. Trained at Sosta in Stockholm and devoted to his craft, Nougos serves Danesi-brand coffee in ceramic cups, each with a glass of ice water, at a stand-up white-tiled marble bar. Pressed panini, Italian sodas, and mini pastries round out the menu, but Zibetto's draw is its exquisitely rich, smooth coffee, and Nougos's attention to detail. Hired baristas are trained for two months before they make a single drink. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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40% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.0
Service: 8.8
Décor: 8.6
Value: 8.8

Makes life worth living

jlsaus from 78701 | Posted on 7/23/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

I hate to recommend Zibetto because I want to still be able to stand at the bar (and not wait outside behind a rope). The espresso is the best I've had in years. They keep it simple and do it right. Don't drink coffee? You've just never had to right stuff. Go.

Best coffee in town

watusnik from Ec1V 7DU | Posted on 1/17/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 10

Hands down the best coffee in NYC. My days in New York donÂ’t start before I get a cappuccino and cornetto from here. Have yet to find an adequate equivalent in London.

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