Coffee shop4.8· 407 reviews

Starstruck Coffee

New York, New York

Discover Starstruck Coffee at 454 9th Ave, NYC, a family-owned coffee shop renowned for espresso, cold brew, blue matcha, mocha, baklava, almond croissants, and hearty bacon egg and cheese. Enjoy artisanal pastries in a cozy atmosphere. Call +1 929-545-8961.

Guest rating
4.8/ 5
Reviews
407
Category
Coffee shop
City
New York
Usual hours
7:30 AM-6 PM

About Starstruck Coffee

Starstruck Coffee sits at 454 9th Ave in New York City, and I find a fresh local stop with a music themed look. The shop serves coffee, espresso drinks, and pastries, with regulars coming for drinks, sweet bakes, and the fun drink art.

This small café feels cozy and bright, with records, cassettes, and a piano on display. People come for the mocha, cold brew, baklava, almond croissant, and bacon egg and cheese. It suits a quick coffee run and a chat with friends.

Starstruck Coffee is a new local coffee shop with a clear point of view. I notice the music theme first, then the coffee bar and the small room that pulls people in. The space has records, cassettes, and a piano, so it feels like a café with a beat. The look gives the shop a strong sense of place in the neighborhood.

The coffee gets mixed notes, yet many guests still praise the drinks they order here. I see calls for espresso drinks, iced lattes, mocha, and blue matcha, plus drinks with custom foam art. Some visitors also mention lithium coffee and cold brew, which makes the menu feel playful. People come for a cup that feels personal, not for a plain order.

Food and pastry choices add more pull. Reviews point to baklava, almond croissant, pastries, and bacon egg and cheese, so the shop covers both sweet and savory stops. That mix gives it a clear morning draw, then a snack stop feel later in the day. For a small café, that range helps it serve more than one crowd.

The room stays small and cozy, and that shape affects the whole visit. Guests like the design and the sweet staff, but the tight space can fill fast. It has a lively, packed energy that some people love and some people watch from the line outside. In a city full of coffee spots, Starstruck Coffee stands out for its look, its themed drinks, and its strong neighborhood buzz.

What guests say about Starstruck Coffee

Guests often praise

  • The music themed decor, with records, cassettes, and a piano.
  • The custom drink art, which gives each cup a fun look.
  • The cinnamon bun latte with oatmilk, which one guest called delicious.
  • The sweet, helpful staff who answer questions with care.
  • The cozy feel of the small café.

Worth knowing

  • Long waits, with some visits taking 40 minutes to an hour.
  • The small space, which gets crowded and hard to move through.
  • Prices that feel high to some guests, such as paid foam art and pricey drink orders.
  • The cold brew, which some reviewers felt tasted like diluted iced coffee.
  • The coffee itself, which a few guests found bitter or uneven.

Best for

  • Music lovers, and the record-lined room with a piano suits them.
  • Fans of drink art, and the custom foam designs give them a fun pick.
  • People who want a cozy café stop, and the small space fits that mood.
  • Guests who like sweet lattes and pastries, and the menu has drinks and bakes for that kind of visit.

Visitor experience

Visitors describe Starstruck Coffee as a place with strong charm and mixed coffee praise. Many guests like the flavor of certain drinks, while a few point out weak or bitter cups. That split suggests a shop with a clear following and a few misses. The appeal often comes from the full experience, not only the drink in the cup.

The drink art gets a lot of attention. Several guests talk about picking a design and waiting for a cup that feels special. For some, that extra touch makes the drink feel worth the price. For others, the add-on feels steep, so value depends on what you want from the visit.

Service gets warm notes across the reviews. Guests describe the staff as nice, sweet, and ready to answer questions. That matters in a busy shop, since the line and crowd can test patience. A friendly counter helps balance the wait.

The atmosphere stands out even when the room feels packed. People mention the cute design, the musical wall decor, and the piano, which give the café a clear personality. The small size can feel tight, yet it also adds to the cozy mood. That makes the place feel lively and local, not plain.

Value lands in the middle for many visitors. Some guests feel the drinks cost too much, while others say the special details and nice taste make it worth it. I see a shop that wins on style, service, and mood, then asks guests to trade some patience for the full effect. For the right visitor, that trade feels fair.

Access and amenities at Starstruck Coffee

What Starstruck Coffee lists on its Google profile.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Opening hours

When Starstruck Coffee is open during the week.

Opening hours
Monday7:30 AM-6 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM-6 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM-6 PM
Thursday7:30 AM-6 PM
Friday7:30 AM-6 PM
Saturday7:30 AM-6 PM
Sunday7:30 AM-6 PM
Call for information+1 929-545-8961
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Hours can change on holidays. Call ahead to be sure.

Visit guide

Starstruck Coffee opens at 7:30 AM every day and closes at 6 PM. That steady schedule makes it easy to plan a morning stop or an early evening coffee. Reviews point to heavy rushes, with Sundays drawing long waits and weekdays feeling like a safer choice. If you want less time in line, a weekday visit makes sense.

For a first visit, I would start with one of the drinks people mention most, like the mocha, iced latte, blue matcha, or cinnamon bun latte with oatmilk. If you want the full Starstruck feel, ask about the drink art, since that is part of the shop’s draw. Guests also mention baklava, almond croissant, and bacon egg and cheese, so a pastry or savory bite fits the stop.

Expect a small room with limited space. Reviews say the café gets packed, and some guests could not wait inside while their drinks were made. That means this place works best for people who can handle a line and a tight layout. If you want a calm sit-down visit, timing matters here.

The shop lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a wheelchair-accessible car park. Those features support a wider range of visitors. The address is 454 9th Ave in New York, so it sits in a busy part of the city and matches that pace. I would plan a little extra time for the visit, then use the wait to take in the music decor.

Some guests come for the coffee itself, while others come for the design, the staff, and the local feel. The place has a niche, community feel that makes people compare notes on drinks and art choices. I like that energy, since it turns a simple coffee run into a shared ritual. That is part of the charm here.

How to get there

Address

454 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018, United States

Photos of Starstruck Coffee

Reviews of Starstruck Coffee

What recent visitors say, and how the ratings add up.

4.8/ 5

Based on 407 reviews

Rating distribution

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  • 43%
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  • 22%
  • 13%
  • Julia J.2026-10-30

    Good coffee, but not worth the 40 minute wait.

  • Sara S.2026-10-25

    i ordered a cinnamon bun latte with oatmilk and it was delicious!!! the staff was very nice and i really liked the design of the cafe. it was a bit expensive because the foam art itself costs $4 but it was totally worth it. i would recommend going on a weekday because i went on a sunday and waited for an hour.

  • Val K.2026-10-14

    Cold brew is definitely not a cold brew, but extremely diluted iced coffee. Do not recommend if you're looking for good coffee - but seems nice for sugary lattes

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  • Whit D.2026-10-13

    This coffee shop is very small but cozy. It has alot of musical things on the wall like records and cassettes and there is a piano in here too. There are some tables and chairs to enjoy your coffee at.<br><br>I got a regular iced latte because I wanted to get some fun latte art on top of my drink. You could pick from 13 different ones I think. The coffee itself is not that...

  • Sergio2026-10-11

    Good coffee, long wait.

  • Phi2026-10-11

    TikTok hype aside, the coffee was good, the place was cute, and the staff was sweet.<br><br>We waited an hour for a coffee with a design because there were so many people; however, if you got one without a design, they gave it to you instantly. Two coffees with flavor and design were about $25.<br><br>The only thing I would suggest is they need someone at the door letting a...

  • Rocky Q.2026-10-11

    Amazing small shop and so niche! Got an iced latte with the twilight design!

  • Jose N.2026-07-20

    Great little place with awesome coffee and breakfast! We came here by chance and it was so good that we came back the next morning before heading to the airport. They recognized us and gave us a free order of baclava with our order. The service is outstanding and the staff is super friendly and courteous. It is small with only six two-seat tables but don't let that...

  • Phi2026-10-11

    TikTok hype aside, the coffee was good, the place was cute, and the staff was sweet. We waited an hour for a coffee with a design because there were so many people; however, if you got one without a design, they gave it to you instantly. Two coffees with flavor and design were about $25. The only thing I would suggest is they need someone at the door letting a certain...

How Starstruck Coffee scores

Scored out of 10 from what reviewers say. Topics they do not mention are left out.

  • Coffee quality7/10
  • Food and pastries7/10
  • Service8/10
  • Atmosphere9/10
  • Seating and space3/10
  • Value for money4/10

Frequently asked questions

What kind of café is Starstruck Coffee?

Starstruck Coffee is a newly opened coffee shop in New York City. It has a music themed interior and a local café feel. People come here for coffee, pastries, and a space with a clear design style.

What drinks get the most attention at Starstruck Coffee?

Guest reviews mention mocha, blue matcha, cold brew, espresso, and lithium coffee. A cinnamon bun latte with oatmilk also gets a strong mention. If you like sweet drinks, this menu looks like a good fit.

Does Starstruck Coffee offer pastries and breakfast items?

Yes, reviews point to pastries, baklava, almond croissant, and bacon egg and cheese. That makes it a solid stop for both coffee and a quick bite. The pastry case seems to draw a lot of interest.

Is Starstruck Coffee easy to access?

Yes, the café has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a wheelchair-accessible car park. The address is 454 9th Ave, New York, NY 10018, United States. That helps make the visit easier for more guests.

What should I know before visiting Starstruck Coffee?

Starstruck Coffee opens daily from 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Some reviews mention long waits on busy days, especially on Sunday. A weekday visit may feel smoother if you want a quieter stop.