Urban Backyard

This is a wonderful coffee shop to relax and or study an work at! I got the earl grey lavender latte and it was delicious and rich. The lavender flavor was not overwhelming and was well-balanced with the fresh earl grey tea.

The interior of the shop is designed like a backyard and there's even a basement level below the main level where there's a bathroom and several tables you can sit at. There's also some small tables set out front.

The overall vibe is cozy and inviting and there's also free wifi. The service from the staff was friendly and attentive and they had my drink made in less than a few minutes after I ordered. I also enjoyed the cute latte art on top.

This is a great coffee shop to check out if you are in the Soho area and they make wonderful drinks here and it's a good place to wind down at throughout the day!

loved my latte and this place is SO cute! the entry way in particular is so aesthetic and unique - haven't seen anything like it in the area. truly feels like a backyard oasis. i see a lot of reviews stating that there's only 2 tables inside - there's actually a whole cozy downstairs with 12 more seats. there aren't windows and no AC there though, that's only upstairs - advise against sitting here on a hot day.

i'll def be returning soon to try their autumn seasonal drinks and the cupcakes.

The beauty of cities. There is something nice in every nook and cranny.
This location had a really nice cup of coffee. Lucky we were able to get a seat and just relax for a bit I'm the corner.

Remember that there are seats downstairs!

Urban Backyard is a cozy spot serving up familiar coffee drinks as well off-the-beaten ones plus a selection of baked eats like cakes slices, cookies, and cupcakes. the NoLita coffee shop is a space with a warm interior that is friendly to the eye. filed with plants and elements of a patio turned into an inside space, the coffee spot has a unique vibe. stopped here for an iced Americano coffee, last month and was served a tasty brew of coffee providing some cooling relief on a warm afternoon. the staff is amicable and put their efforts into your coffee orders. while the interior seating is limited and there are a few sidewalk seats, it is a worthwhile stop for anyone who enjoys coffee and wants an escape from the din of NYC.

No heads up that tea would take so long to make.
Waited unnecessarily long.
Staff was busy making birthday coffees for friends that cut the line.

Have been here before in 2022 and the change in staff is unfortunate. I miss the calm and warm energy the cafe carried before.

Very cool entrance and spot, you walk along some stones like you're in someone's backyard leading to the coffee shop. We ordered the ube latte and the lavender latte. The barista said people say it's the best ube latte in town. I think that raised my expectations too high because I wasn't too impressed and I'm sorry to say but I've had better even in NY. With that said, I really loved the lavender latte! They have cute pastries too.

Pretty decent coffee! Got a flat white and enjoyed it. Not much seating inside as a heads up.

5 stars for their lavender latte and americano.
We have yet to try their famous cupcakes because they ran out when we got there in the afternoon, but still a great coffee spot in Nolita.

Lavender latte with oatmilk was rich, topped with creamy foam instead of a slinky top that oatmilk usually gives out. The lavender was subtle and not overpowering and was well balanced out with the espresso. I asked for half decaf but they do not offer that- they instead suggested 1 shot instead of a double shot of espresso and the drink still came out great.
Americano was straight forward, bold and strong.
Interior is comfortable and cozy, narrow and limited seating in the main area, and they also have a downstairs area with seating and books with the door right next to the main door.
Cute spot to spend a short time just to get out of the bustle outside.

Best coffee in the area! I got the floral latte (lavender). Cute place. Can't wait to go back again.

Popped in Urban Backyard on a very windy Saturday with a friend while shopping in SoHo. It's terribly small inside (2-3 tables in total) but with additional seating downstairs. We didn't bother with either because it was very packed and fully.. full. We caffeinated ourselves with a Cappuccino and a Cold Brew and said we'd hope next time, there would be some seating available! Not much of a selection of pastries from what I could see, but the ones I did peek were pretty quite cute and unique, but very SMOL. Maybe next time I'll try some!