The Roost

Reviews

• Anna K.

  star star star star star 11 June 2026

  This is probably one of my favorite discreet bars in the East village! Doesn't get too overly packed, lots of couches for seating, and overall a very casual place to grab beers and hang out with friends!

• Joseph P.

  star star star star_border star_border 6 June 2026

  Cool place that's both a coffeehouse and a bar located next to Sty Town, in Alphabet City. It's an old converted carriage house or workshop with a very homey feeling. Front room is the coffee shop/ cafe the middle room is a lounge area with sofas, and the back is the bar, with tables and high seat cafe tables. A lot of wood, floor to ceiling with a couple of cool old skylights make it feel very comfortable. Bartender very friendly. Clearly a neighborhood gathering spot.
  Great selection of craft beers noted, although I'm not a beer drinker myself.

• Laura K.

  star star star star star 4 June 2026

  The Roost is a true find!! The Roost consists of a cafe in the front and a bar space in the back. I must say I walked by this place many times before I realized it was a bar, too. This feature makes it a little secluded and a bit more intimate than your run-of-the-mill cocktail bar in the city.
  
  The bar area is beautiful with leather couches and candle-lit tables. I came on a Thursday night and there was plenty of seating. Also BONUS- after 8pm, cocktails are half-off on Thursdays! The bartender was super sweet and very helpful. I ordered a Dark and Stormy, which was very tasty.
  
  We decided to cap the night off with some pizza, because why the heck not. Their kitchen makes pizza until close, so we got the Margarita. It was rather small, but for only $10, that was to be expected. The sauce was made with San Marzano tomatoes, which made for some really delicious pizza. I was super impressed.
  
  HIGHLY recommend this spot. I'll be back for sure.

• Ed W.

  star star star star star 27 May 2026

  I've been to bar area a number of times -- I don't drink coffee, so do not read anything into my not mentioning the coffee shop up front.
  
  They have a great beer selection and a full bar.  All the bartenders I have encountered were very friendly and eager to help you make a beverage selection.
  
  The place is a bit small, so get there early if you want a place to sit.  This is my go-to spot in Alphabet City when I arrive early for something and need a place to chill for a bit.

• Jieun L.

  star star star star star 17 May 2026

  Cute and homey vibe at the roost. My roommate dragged me here early one morning to grab teas and biscotti. Solid WiFi, cozy, and friendly servers. For me, friendly servers make up 80pc of the experience.
  
  We ordered our tea and biscotti and sat down. Can't peg down what kind of cafe this is, but it turns into a bar at night. There's a room in the back with a nice, big leather couch. Looks like a cozy spot to hang out in at night with a glass of wine. I haven't experienced the roost at night but I'll be back for a drink.
  
  The tea and coffee were standard, but the biscotti was delicious. We both agreed that it was the best biscotti we've had in New York.
  
  If you're in the area, come check it out.