A student-hub coffee shop on the edge of NYU's campus known for its roomy seating and steady stream of laptop-toting regulars.
248 Mercer St, New York, NY 10012



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Yelp reviewers describe waits at the Mercer Street location as unpredictable, saying "lines and waits get long depending on the time," with service good but the wait sometimes running long during busy stretches (Yelp). One customer reported waiting roughly 30 minutes for three coffees, pointing to bottlenecks at the counter during peak periods (Yelp).
Despite the waits, reviewers note table and seat turnover is high enough that finding a spot isn't usually difficult even when the drink line is slow (Yelp). The location sits directly on NYU's campus, so student foot traffic between classes appears to be a major driver of the busier windows (Yelp).
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
It varies widely - some visits move quickly, but Yelp reviewers report waits that can stretch to around 30 minutes for a few drinks during busy periods (Yelp).
No, Think Coffee is a counter-service coffee shop and does not take reservations.
Yes, it is walk-in only; expect wait times to depend heavily on time of day per Yelp reviewers (Yelp).
Sources: Yelp