Lerivez Coffee

Matcha, espresso and cold brew from two baristas

The drinks list is the whole proposition at Lerivez Coffee: matcha, espresso and cold brew, made by two baristas who opened the East Village shop as their own project. It is a small, counter-led room on 12th Street in New York City, and the menu leans sweet, closer to dessert than to a purist's espresso bar.

A counter-service room in the East Village

The format is quick and social rather than formal. Orders happen at the counter, the drinks are built in front of you, and the room suits a short stop more than a long sit. It opened into an East Village coffee scene already thick with places to get espresso, and what sets it apart is the drink builds rather than the seating.

Start with the peach matcha

The clearest named order is the peach matcha with brown sugar syrup, which shows what the shop does with tea, fruit and sweetness in one glass. Matcha is the strongest lane overall. If coffee is the reason for the visit, espresso drinks and cold brew cover it, and a latte is the straightforward middle option.