Academy at Coffee Project NY

This is a great coffee shop, albeit a bit of a hike as it's located in an industrial area. However, it's worth the trip. It's a good place to get some work done while enjoying a cup of coffee and a pastry. Unfortunately, they don't serve decaf coffee. Hopefully, that will change in the future. While it makes sense that they don't currently offer it due to the low demand, it would be a nice addition for those who prefer decaf.

I hope they will add decaf to their available coffees.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I've been getting my drinks from here for almost a year, since getting my studio around the corner and wow. They do not miss. Sometimes, going to a cafe is dependent on who the barista is that day, but every single time I've gotten a drink from here- it has been the same high quality, carefully crafted beverage. They are kind, remember your order (even though I am constantly trying their new creations) and clean! I tell all my clients to go there before/after their appointments, and they all agree- this place has great coffee! My only regret is not taking the time to sit down and have a drink there, as I'm always getting them to go. I like it so much, I might even take a class here:)

This place is a gem in LIC. With amazing people and amazing coffee tastings. Their innovative products always give me surprises. They now have many coffee shops in NYC. I would love to see their continuous growth!

Great flat white! I hadn't been that impressed with one of their Manhattan locations, but this one seems to have it on.

If you’re looking for high quality speciality third wave coffee in LIC, this is it. While you have the grungy aesthetic, pretentious staff, and decent coffee at Sweet Leaf, here you have an elegant space, professional and friendly staff, and top notch coffee.

Coffee beans: 5/5 absolutely amazing, delicious beans with a diverse collection to choose from and frequent new releases. I appreciate their selection of beans with a variety of processing methods, especially many of the newer methods.

Drinks: 5/5 besides the typical drinks at a coffee shop, they have some unique ones which are a delicious treat. I love that they also have a variety of pour over options here, which is great if you’re interested in buying their beans and want to try a cup before committing to a whole bag.

Space: 4.5/5 very spacious with several seating options and an elegant aesthetic. My main issue with the space is lack of outlets for working from a laptop and the only tables next to an outlet are a bit small for me.

Service: 5/5 all of the staff I’ve interacted with are friendly, helpful, patient (bc as someone who’s incredibly indecisive, I need that), knowledgeable, and skilled (one of their baristas, Flook, is a recent US latte art champion I believe).

My only other issue is the operation hours. Wish they were open longer or else I’d visit far more often! Otherwise, it’s one of my favorite coffee shops and roasters.

I really love this place I will bring my son with me I enjoyed the chocolate croissant and the Sakura iced coffee. I really recommend this place and will be visiting again with family and friends

Took a coffee tasting class here and it was a great experience! The instructor was so knowledgable and just a great teacher. The coffee shop also obviously just has a great ethos overall <3

Experts of coffee and very friendly! Their non-coffee options are the pretty standard array, but high quality and tasty. Worth going out of your way for.

Such a fun coffee spot! It’s a coffee school where they brew some amazing, fresh coffee. My wife got the deconstructed latte and the barista broke down how to experience it. There was a seltzer, espresso, frothed milk a cookie and the latte. It was so yummy! I had the coconut latte and it was amazing with the perfect amount of kick caffeine and coconut flavor with chunks of coconut on the bottom. Coconut is my favorite flavor in almost everything. This place is a must if your in the area.