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Vanilla Gorilla Cafe
About Vanilla Gorilla Cafe
Discover Vanilla Gorilla Cafe, a welcoming Coffee & Tea in New York, NY, where guests enjoy authentic tea service, calming ambiance, and memorable flavors. With a 4.60-star rating from 1109 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality and accessible facilities for a comfortable visit.
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Rebex year ago
vanilla gorilla cafe is a cafe that has a few locations in midtown! I visited the one on 44th street. This is a great space to get your work done while eating some delicious pastries, sandwiches and coffees! What I ordered: 🍞Smoked Salmon Sandwich: I love smoked salmon so much and this was some good quality smoked salmon. There was also cucumber and cream cheese in the sandwich. I'm very glad that there there wasn't too much cream cheese. The bread was well toasted, and overall I loved this sandwich. 🥐Croissant: It was so fluffy! This croissant had a hint of sweetness and was perfect! ☕️Gorilla Caramel Chilla: YUMMY! I don't usually drink coffee so I opted for a frappacino. It wasn't too sweet which is great. I feel like frappucinos are sometimes too sweet but this one was the right amount.
AJ (AJ) 4 months ago
Excellent service, especially when I made a fool of myself by spilling half an iced chai latte trying to put the lid back on. They got me a new one and we're super respectful. It was on the spicier side (which I like). The pastrino was amazing and so was the chocolate chip banana muffin. 10/10 would recommend.
Zhuwane 2 months ago
Wow! Sandwiches were so good and great coffee. I still think about the Nutella cookie we got there..
Brett Endless 11 months ago
This place easily reminds you how incredible coffee can be... they use a strada machine and their beans are fantastic. Zero acidity, zero bitterness, just pure rich, decadent coffee. This is my new top 3 in NYC. The employees were always smiling and happy to help every single day I went. I wish we had one of these in Palm Desert or at least somewhere in SoCal.
ThatsHarry 6 months ago
Cool atmosphere for an early coffee and breakfast before the day begins. Awesome sandwiches that I asked to make without the meats and super fresh cheese. Loved it.
Harley LeBlond 6 months ago
Walking in it was a warm welcoming atmosphere. You had a lovely gentleman at the counter greeting you in song 🎵 such a fantastic attitude you could just tell he wanted to be there. My boyfriend and I ordered the breakfast pastrino and please let me tell you DO NOT SKIP OUT ON THIS! Such a flaky, buttery, savory, slightly sweet wrap 😋 I got the pumpkin spice latte, it wasn't like any other pumpkin spice I've tried not too sweet definitely for coffee lovers! My boyfriend got the Caramel Gorilla Chilla and it was so good I was sipping off his 🤭 Such amazing service, nice welcoming calm atmosphere definitely wish we could come back but we live in NH 🥲
Hello! 4 months ago
Great café with excellent breakfast sandwiches and really good coffee. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I tried both the baguette and the Pastrino, and the Pastrino was my favorite. It’s wrapped in a thick, fluffy flatbread like a tortilla, which makes it unique and very filling. I haven’t tried the lunch options yet, but after this experience, I definitely want to. Vanilla Gorilla Coffee is a spot I’ll be coming back to
Meghan A. 4 months ago
Great! Small cafe just a short walk from the New Yorker that has vibrant friendly workers, a great clean seating area, and lots of choices of coffee and foods. I got the Breakfast Pastrino as it comes and it was delicious. The sauce has a nice kick to it and the cheese is nice and stretchy. It was out very quickly and HOT! Drip coffee was also very good. Service was great. Everyone was very nice and took great care of me. Atmosphere was extremely comfortable. The building is in a great spot just to watch life in the city go about. Didn't feel like I was in a rush to leave at all. Overall A. Will be back!
Maryn Teed 5 months ago
First time in New York, walking down the street, the name got me, it’s pretty cute! I wanted coffee and they had so many options! They were so organized inside, everything came out the perfect temperature and DELICIOUS! I also got a funfetti muffin, because it looked Happy to be honest and it was yummy, gave a corn muffin vibe but a pinch sweeter! Go check em out!
Shane J 5 months ago
Finally found a place in New York that serves truly fantastic coffee! Their lattes are spot on, and the kids absolutely loved the Chilla drinks. We also tried the breakfast Pastrinos and they were a massive hit, fresh, delicious, and full of flavour. Great food, great coffee, great vibe. We’ll definitely be back!
Popular Items
Menu Highlights
Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Vanilla Gorilla Cafe
Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Almond Milk Cappuccino
Hot Chocolate
Breakfast Wrap
Chicken Mozzarella Pastrino
Iced Matcha Latte with Oat Milk Large Size
Caramel Gorilla
Golden Chai Latte
Bagel
Breakfast Pastrino with a Vanilla Gorilla
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Funfetti Muffin
Ice Latte and Latte
Bubble Tea
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Food & Drinks
Menu & Prices
Pastrinos
Breakfast Pastrino
$15.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with 2 Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs, Savory Bacon, Tomato & Melted Aged White Cheddar. Made Fresh to Order!
Chicken Mozzarella Pastrino
$16.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Grilled Chicken Breast, Melted Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Homemade Pesto. Made Fresh to Order!
Chicken Club Pastrino
$16.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Layers of Grilled Chicken Breast, Savory Bacon, Melted Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions and Our Homemade Spicy Aioli
Reuben Pastrino
$16.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Layers of Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Melted Cheese with Thousand Island Sauce.
Smoked Salmon Pastrino
$16.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Smoked Salmon Layered with Fresh Cucumbers, Pickled Onions and Capers on a Bed of Cream Cheese.
Chicken Parm Pastrino
$16.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Grilled Chicken Breast, Grandma’s Marinara Sauce, Melted Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese.
Tomato Mozzarella Pastrino
$15.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Melted Fresh Mozzarella, Sundried Tomatoes, Fresh Tomatoes, Basil & Homemade Pesto.
Pizza Pastrino
$15.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Grandma's Pizza Sauce, Melted Fresh Mozzarella. Try it with Pepperoni & Mushrooms!
Tuna Pastrino
$15.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Our Homemade Tuna Salad, with Crispy Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes and a Touch of Siracha.
Bananatella Pastrino
$14.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Caramelized Bananas and Decadent Nutella! Served with a Side of Whipped Cream.
Apple Pie Pastrino
$14.95
Our Signature Croissant Wrap with Caramelized Apples, Caramel and Cinnamon! Served with a Side of Whipped Cream.
Vegan Pizza Pastrino
$16.95
Our Signature Vegan Croissant Wrap with Grandma's Pizza Sauce, Melted Vegan Mozzarella.
Vegan Tomato Mozzarella Pastrino
$16.95
Our Signature Vegan Croissant Wrap with Melted Vegan Mozzarella, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Fresh Tomatoes & Homemade Pesto.
Sandwiches
Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
$13.95
Two Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs, Savory Bacon, Tomato and Melted Aged White Cheddar Cheese - Ciabatta or Multi Grain Bread.
Smoked Salmon Sandwich
$14.95
Smoked Salmon layered with Fresh Cucumbers, Pickled Onions and Capers on a Bed of Cream Cheese - Ciabatta or Multi Grain Bread.
Chicken Club Sandwich
$14.95
Layers of Grilled Chicken Breast, Savory Bacon, Melted Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions and Our Homemade Spicy Aioli. - Ciabatta or Multi Grain Bread
Chicken Mozzarella Sandwich
$14.95
Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Homemade Pesto From Scratch - Ciabatta or Multi Grain Bread.
Reuben Sandwich
$14.95
The King of New York! Layers of Pastrami, Sauerkraut, Melted Cheese with Thousand Island Sauce. – Ciabatta or Multi Grain Bread.
Chicken Parm Sandwich
$14.95
Grilled Chicken Breast, Grandma’s Marinara Sauce, Topped with Melted Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese. - Ciabatta or Multi Grain Bread.
Tomato Mozzarella Sandwich
$13.95
Freshly Sliced Mozzarella with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Fresh Sliced Tomatoes, Basil with Homemade Pesto - Ciabatta or Multi Grain Bread.
Poseidon Tuna Sandwich
$13.95
The King of All Tuna Sandwiches! Our Homemade Tuna Recipe with Crispy Lettuce, Sliced Tomatoes and a Touch of Sriracha - Ciabatta or Multi Grain Bread.
Bakery
Butter Croissant
$5.50
Layers of hot and buttery dough rolled to perfection and baked to a golden glow.
Almond Croissant
$7.00
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin
$5.50
Go Bananas! The decadent combination of bananas and chocolate is the perfect pairing with any of our delicious coffee creations.
Blueberry Muffin
$5.50
Our homemade muffins are made from scratch with real blueberries
Funfetti Muffin
$5.50
Looks like the 4th of July and tastes like a vacation day! Made from scratch and baked with rainbow sprinkles.
Banana Walnut Bread
$5.50
A moist personal loaf of freshly cut bananas and rich walnuts.
Zucchini Bread
$5.50
A moist personal loaf of freshly grated zucchini, apples and honey with a subtle vanilla infusion.
Chocolate Brownie
$5.50
We love Chocolate! Perfectly crispy top and soft chocolate fudge center.
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$5.25
The ultimate comfort cookie classic. Tons of chocolate chips in each delicious bite.
Oatmeal Walnut Cookie
$5.25
The classic oatmeal cookie with a surprise walnut crunch.
S’mores Cookie
$5.25
Cozy as sitting by the campfire. Melted marshmallows and chocolate chips create a delectable combination of flavors.
Nutella Cookie
$5.25
This decadent cookie is stuffed with creamy Nutella and topped with chocolate chips.
Funfetti Cookie
$5.25
Looks like the 4th of July and tastes like a vacation day! Made from scratch and baked with rainbow sprinkles.
Royal Scone
$5.50
A Royal Treat. Our classic scones are made from scratch in house and infused with a hint of lemon zest. Served with a side of strawberry jam.
Hot Beverages
Espresso
Hand selected espresso beans from seven estates in five countries, slowly and separately roasted in Italy. Perfectly balanced, full bodied with a smooth velvety finish.
Espresso Over Ice
Hand selected espresso beans from seven estates in five countries, slowly and separately roasted in Italy. Perfectly balanced, full bodied with a smooth velvety finish.
Cortado
$4.90
Our rich and velvety espresso made with an equal part of perfectly steamed milk.
Macchiato
Our rich and velvety espresso complimented with a dab of perfectly steamed milk.
Hot House Brew Coffee
Our Vanilla Gorilla, slow brewed premium house blend is perfectly balanced and velvety smooth.
Latte
A creamy blend of premium espresso and steamed milk layered with a delicate foam cover.
Vanilla Latte
Our Vanilla Gorilla, Signature Vanilla Latte, is an elevated coffee experience with subtle sweet round tasting notes and soft hints of orchids.
Holiday Mocha Mint Latte
Our Perfect Latte Infused with Decadent Chocolate Cocoa and Refreshing Peppermint Topped with a Whipped Cream Swirl and Funfetti Sprinkles
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin spice makes everything nice. Enjoy and feel cozy every day, all year long!
Hazelnut & Honey Latte
The perfect combination of smooth and soothing flavors in every delicious sip.
Mike's Hot Honey Latte
The perfect combination of smooth and soothing flavors in every delicious sip.
Cappuccino
A creamy blend of premium espresso and steamed milk layered with a generous foam cover.
Americano
An espresso based cup of premium coffee for the true bean connoisseur.
Cafe Mocha
An out of body experience! The perfect latte infused with chocolate cocoa.
Golden Latte - Oat Milk
Golden Turmeric, cinnamon, espresso and steamed Almond Milk. Vegan*, Anti-inflammatory* Immune Boost*
Mocha Choca Carmel Latte
Our Signature Espresso infused with rich milk chocolate cocoa, decadent caramel drizzle and perfectly steamed milk layered with a delicate foam cover.
Chai Latte
A soothing blend of hot chai made from dark baby tea leaves blended with steamed milk and layered with a thin foam cover.
Golden Chai Latte
Golden Turmeric, Cinnamon and soothing hot chai blended with steamed oat milk and layered with a thin foam cover. Vegan*, Anti-inflammatory* Immune Boost*
Matcha Latte
The best stuff on Earth! A deep, rich blend of organic matcha green tea, organic panela and steamed milk layered with a delicate foam cover.
Hot Chocolate
Hot and creamy cocoa in every delicious sip!
Black Tea
A soothing blend of hot tea made from dark baby tea leaves.
Green Tea
A moment of Zen - A well balanced calming cup of delicate tea made with green tea leaves.
Peppermint Tea
Invigorate your senses with a revitalizing infusion of mint in each sip. Caffeine Free.
Cinnamon Spice
A comforting blend of cinnamon spice and baked apples. Caffeine Free.
Chamomile Tea
A soothing blend of essential herbs with calming floral notes. Caffeine Free.
Iced Beverages
Gorilla Chilla
Our Signature Frozen Vanilla Latte. A revitalizing cool blast of premium coffee and vanilla in each sip!
Gorilla Caramel Chilla
Our famous Gorilla Chilla with layers of decadent caramel! Topped with whipped cream.
Gorilla Mocha Chilla
Our famous Gorilla Chilla with layers of chocolate mocha! Topped with whipped cream.
Iced House Brew Coffee
Our Vanilla Gorilla, Iced slow brewed premium house blend is perfectly balanced, velvety smooth and instantly refreshing!
Iced Latte
A refreshing blend of premium espresso and ice cold milk layered with a delicate foam cover.
Iced Vanilla Latte
Our Vanilla Gorilla, Signature Vanilla Iced Latte, is a refreshing coffee experience with subtle sweet round tasting notes and soft hints of orchids.
Iced Holiday Mocha Mint Latte
Our Perfect Latte Infused with Decadent Chocolate Cocoa and Refreshing Peppermint Topped with a Whipped Cream Swirl and Funfetti Sprinkles
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin spice makes everything nice. Enjoy and be festive every day, all year long!
Iced Hazelnut & Honey Latte
The perfect combination of smooth and soothing flavors in every refreshingly delicious sip.
Iced Mike's Hot Honey Latte
The perfect combination of smooth and soothing flavors in every refreshingly delicious sip.
Iced Americano
A refreshing espresso based cup of premium iced coffee for the true bean connoisseur.
Iced Cappuccino
A refreshing blend of premium espresso and ice cold milk layered with a generous foam cover.
Iced Cafe Mocha
An out of body experience! The perfect iced latte infused with chocolate cocoa.
Iced Mocha Choca Carmel Latte
Our Signature Espresso infused with rich milk chocolate cocoa, decadent caramel drizzle and iced cold milk layered with a delicate foam cover.
Iced Golden Latte - Oat Milk
Golden Turmeric, cinnamon, espresso and ice cold Almond Milk. Vegan*, Anti-inflammatory* Immune Boost*
Iced Chai Latte
A refreshing blend of chai made from dark baby tea leaves blended with ice cold milk and layered with a thin foam cover.
Iced Golden Chai Latte
Golden Turmeric, Cinnamon, and soothing chai blended with ice cold oat milk and layered with a thin foam cover. Vegan*, Anti-inflammatory* Immune Boost*
Iced Matcha Latte
The best stuff on Earth! A deep, rich blend of organic matcha green tea, organic panela and ice cold milk layered with a delicate foam cover.
Iced Chocolate
Ice cold and refreshing creamy cocoa in every delicious sip!
Classico Iced Tea
Beat the heat with our classic iced tea made from dark baby tea leaves.
Iced Green Zen Tea
Harmony on a hot day! A perfectly balanced ice cold green iced tea loaded with antioxidants.
Peach Ice Tea
A zensational blend of sweet summer peaches and iced green tea.
Lemonade Iced Tea
An eye-opening blast of ice-cold lemonade and iced green tea.
Strawberry Iced Tea
A zensational blend of sweet summer strawberries and iced green tea.
Passion Fruit Iced Tea
An exotic blend of tropical passion fruit and iced green tea.
Water
Water
$3.99
Sparkling Water
$5.79
Soda
Jarritos Mandarin
$6.49
Jarritos Pineapple
$6.49
Jarritos Guava
$6.49
Jarritos Strawberry
$6.49
Juice
Apple Juice - Tropicana
$5.99
Orange Juice - Tropicana
$5.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vanilla Gorilla Cafe
- Friday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Saturday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Sunday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Monday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Tuesday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Wednesday: 7 AM-7 PM
- Thursday: 7 AM-7 PM
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe is located at 332 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, United States, New York, NY, United States.
You can reach Vanilla Gorilla Cafe by calling +1 646-952-0024.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1109 customer reviews.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great tea selection.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Vanilla Gorilla Cafe features the following children: Good for kids.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Come Say Hi
We'd love to see you! Stop by for your favorite drink or to try something new.
Location
332 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, United StatesPhone
+1 646-952-0024Hours
Open Now
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Saturday
7 AM-7 PM
Friday
7 AM-7 PM
Saturday
7 AM-7 PM
Sunday
7 AM-7 PM
Monday
7 AM-7 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-7 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-7 PM
Thursday
7 AM-7 PM
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