Variant Cafe

Name: Variant Cafe
Address: 149 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10010
Rating: 4.0

Flatiron · Cafe

149 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10010Directions

4.02 reviews

West Village cafe energy, weekday Blackbird heat, and a serious chai latte.

Variant Cafe is a Cafe restaurant in Flatiron, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Why go

Variant Cafe is a $ cafe and coffee shop with a strong 4.7 Google rating across 451 reviews. Highlighted reviewers praise balanced coffee, warm hospitality, ambience, and a quick stop that stretched about an hour longer than expected.

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Neighborhood story

A reviewer described stopping for coffee while strolling around the West Village and noted outdoor seating as a place to sit and enjoy the neighborhood.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

Variant Cafe has 288 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Wednesday and Tuesday.
Google reviewers give it a 4.7 rating from 451 reviews.
One reviewer praised the flat white for balanced strength and acidity.
Reviewers call out outdoor seating, hospitality, chai latte, strawberry matcha, and banana bread.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Variant Cafe’s Blackbird traffic is busiest on Wednesday and Tuesday.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Features

Restroom

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Review signal

4.0

2 Google reviews

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FAQ

What kind of food does Variant Cafe serve?

Variant Cafe serves Cafe and Coffee Shop cuisine.

Where is Variant Cafe located?

Variant Cafe is located at 149 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10010.

How do I check in at Variant Cafe?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Variant Cafe in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.