Mountain Province

What a great place to grab coffee and desserts!

Just had the Avocado toast! Spicy, nutty… a twist in what you might expect. And on a fantastic spelt/​wheat toast. Of course, the coffee and baked goods are always great.

I ordered an iced tea, and they poured hot tea over a cup of ice. Yuck! You end up with just a big cup of watered down lukewarm tea.
If you don’t have already cooled tea, don’t say you serve iced tea. You don’t! It’s a bad customer experience to get lukewarm watery tea, so why offer it to customers?
Or at least warn me beforehand you’re going to pour hot tea! I would’ve ordered something else if I had know they were going to do that.

Update after living here for the better part of a year — this is still my favorite place to get a coffee. And the cassava cake has replaced the scone as my favorite edible when I need a little treat (the taro brioche is also amazing). The real highlights, though, are still the excellently made coffee drinks and the beautiful people who run it.

Excellent lattes and coffee! I used to live right next to this place and would always grab a latte on my way to work. Their coconut caramel latte is one of the best things ever.

Amazing pastry and coffee! Keep going back here to grab coffee

Excellent lattes and coffee, and I’ve heard nothing but high praise for the baked goods. Cozy spot on a cold day. For New York standards, there’s a ton of seating space (though it can fill up on busies days).
My go-​to here is an almond milk latte. I don’t think one can really go wrong regardless.

Taro brioche and pineapple scone are must try. Coconut muffins are popular too. Very friendly staff!

Amazing coffee and great service!!!
Very friendly staff and cozy coffee shop
Best coffee in town

Such a cozy space, nice staff, good music. Very chill. I could’ve stayed all day. Would be a great place to study or for a casual date :)

I freaking love this place. If only it was closer…
Tucked away in East Williamsburg, Mountain Province is the rare café that gets five stars from me.
The coffee is imported from the Philippines and if you’re a coffee addict, you’ll taste the beans in the cup. It has a earthy, smoky flavor and the first I had a sip, was surprised by how prominent it was. Their espresso-​based drinks are carefully made.
For the pastries, you can try the cassava cake, taro brioche, or the coconut bibinka (muffin). You can’t go wrong with any of them because they’re all lightly sweet (my kind of pastry!) but my favorite is the coconut bibinka.
It is a quaint little café with island themed wallpaper to make it feel like you are in the Phlippines. That combined with the service, coffee, and food selection make it rise to the top. Happy eating and remember: don’t deny, satisfy!

Mountain Province has, without a doubt, the best cold brew I’ve ever had in my life. Their lattes, cappuccinos, and other espresso drinks are very good but the cold brew is mind blowing. Their unique food dishes and small snacks are very good. The place really reminds me of a coffee shop you would see in Asheville, NC or somewhere else in the Smoky Mountains. It is a little bit small and some of the seating arrangements are kind of odd but it’s still a good place to relax and get some work done. The prices are a little expensive, about as much as Blue Bottle, but I’d say it’s worth it. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

It’s a cute little neighborhood place, the café is not that big but they produce a quality coffee. They offer free wifi, most of the tables are 2 seater tables with a large table in the back corner.
The food:
Mocha– The coffee art here is pretty on point. The milk foam was pretty cool, the mocha was nice and soothing. It was really relaxing to drink and it was not overly sweet.
Iced Coffee– The ice coffee here is a popular item and I liked it. I am not the biggest coffee person but I enjoyed it.

Adding to the pile of accolades, I am yet another satisfied guest.
I don’t give 5 stars to most coffee shops as I am very critical of all facets of the café environment from décor to taste to service. I pass by this spot every morning on the way to my shop and the reviews had intrigued me. Entering an unassuming environment with what can only be described as my grandmothers wall paper and tables, I was ready to poke holes in all the other reviews.
As always I ordered an espresso and a latte. The barista was a wealth of information (side note: he was quite stylish with a nose ring and top knot hair.) when asked about the roaster, I was pleased to hear an educated response. They’re using Kalsada out of the Philippines with the espresso having a very Cherry forward palette and a slight dark chocolate finish. The espresso was expertly done with the description matching the taste. It was smooth yet had the slight acidity you’d expect from the cherry notes. I was hoping for a much more dark chocolate finish, but that’s just my personal taste no fault on their part.
The latte was done quite well with a Rosetta on top. The milk was tempered correctly and the balance of flavors worked well.
I ordered an oat bran muffin and was pleased to find the taste matched all previous reviews.
When speaking with the individuals behind the counter I was pleased to find their demeanor and service was friendly and professional. They even suggested I go to another shop to try different coffees.
Overall this is one of my favorite coffee experiences I’ve had in NYC. Believe the hype and treat yourself to something special.
Just ignore the walls ;)

It really does feel like you’ve hit the jackpot when you step outside your place, walk across the street, and try out what would soon to be your new favorite flat white. Hands down my current love and I will be sad when I have to go back home and deal with a lack of Mountain Province coffee. So the other reviews ring true and I am so glad they led me here. The service is quick and the shop is quiet and cozy for you to get substantial work done as it it’s not by any means suitable for large groups. This bodes well for someone who wants alone time in any form of work or leisure.

This quaint little shop is a treasure trove of addictive delights.
The many positive reviews on Unilocal lured me and I’m glad I came. It was a rather wet dreary Thursday afternoon but it almost felt sunny and warm inside. It has a yuppie yet unpretentious vibe with a nice touch of quiet piano/​sax jazz. There is free WiFi, with a decent connection, 5Mbps when I was there.
I had iced Jasmine tea and the coconut muffin which were both wonderful. It was my first time and Ray Sr., dad of one of the owners, gave me a cassava cake on the house. It was glorious! Later, while I was having hot latte, Ray Jr. just delivered yet another freebie, in a box, and he said, ‘For you to take home.‘
Unfreakinbelievable.
Being new to NYC, I made small conversations with staff who were quite accommodating. Chevy was helpful with advice on my house-​hunting, settling in, etc.
I highly recommend Mountain Province if you’re looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy a cuppa. I knew I’d be back.

Alright, so I admit that this has been visited almost every single day since I discovered this gem in my current neighborhood about a week ago.
I told myself that I was on a semi-​mission to try a different café every single day in the Williamsburg area (since there is definitely no shortage of that around here). However, this has been some of the best coffee I’ve had around here in New York, so I keep coming back almost every single day. My other go to spot would be Oslo (but damn I miss Bay Area coffee).
Until my Philz gets shipped here, you can find me here at Mountain Province about once a day, Oslo, or reminiscing over at Blue Bottle for a little taste of home. I like that they offer a good amount of pastries here (and not the janky kind). I’ve had it myself and it tastes pretty damn good! I’ve been spotting some type of delicious, generous portion of what appears to be avocado toast being made here. I didn’t see it on the menu but will likely be back for it real soon :)
The place is super cute as well. Seating gets semi-​packed, and the internet is a little slow. But overall a good place to grab coffee, enjoy light conversation, or just do some writing. Neighborhood gem for sure.

This beautiful coffee shop is a hidden gem. No wonder that it is the top rated coffee shop. I just hope that it won’t be impossible to get into now that it’s so popular.
I love everything about it. The ambiance is lovely, the coffee is heavenly, and the ube brioche is to die for! The owner, Ray is an absolute sweetheart and a hottie.
Will be back again soon!

Pineapple Scone. This is what I was here for. I love scones and I love pineapples even more. Who knew you could marry the two?!
Pineapple Scone was so fluffy soft on the inside. Sweet pieces of pineapple here and there throughout the scone. It was a light snack and really wished that I got another one!
Iced coffee was aromatic and refreshing for my taste.
Quite a relaxing café spot for its tiki island décor and air conditioning blowing upon arrival. I love the wooden chairs and tables. Everything is very well spaced out and have many comfortable seating spots for patrons.
I’ll be back!

Came here on a Sunday morning for the first time. This place is so cute with their paròls (Filipino x-​mas lanterns) hanging in the front! It’s super cozy here. I feel like I’m back to my first shitty apartment in Bay Ridge circa ’97 with the wall paper, mismatching decoration and silver radiators. BUT in the best nostalgic way ever.
The workers/​owners are sweet Filipino people! Fil-​Am myself I love helping my kababayans (fellow country-​men) out. You see someone’s dad behind the counter whipping up these filipino inspired goodies. I ordered a cappuccino and pineapple scone. So tasty! The scone was so moist and yummmmmy. The texture was almost buttery and biscuit like.
The cappuccino is solid and tasty. Very smooth and not bitter at all. What’s the best part of this place? You can get a Capp and a pastry for 5 $!!! Solid and awesome prices here. If and when I do decide to go back to graduate school I can envision the many hours and dollars $$$ I would end up spending here. My only gripe is how far I live from here!
We shall meet again soon Mountain Province. Promise.
Love always,
Gabi A.