969 NYC Coffee

I live near the neighborhood for all my life, and I recently found out about this place through TikTok. I got myself the chicken onigiri and I got my husband the salmon onigiri. I really enjoyed it that I felt that it melted in my mouth. The owner is very nice and polite. I think I paid eight dollars each for each one which I think is a very fair price I will be coming back again. I highly recommend coming here.

The food was good. I got the chicken ongiri sandwich, Moshi white peach soda and a latte. The sandwich was good and the white peach soda was one of the best sodas that I've ever had. I also got a latte which was good. The service was ok. I came for the Ramen noodle soup, but I came too early. (I think he said 11am is when they start serving it). The ongiri sandwich flavors were chicken, beef, eel, calamari, salmon and shrimp. The picture outside the store also show an okra one but I didn't see it in the store. There is outside seating.

Decently priced food. Got the mackerel onigirazu for $10. Husband got salmon onigiri for $4.50. The matcha latte was okay, but I guess it makes sense for the affordable price. Just be careful about fish bones in the mackerel. I'm used to eating fish with lots of bones so I didnt mind.

I had the chicken rice sandwich – really good. There wasn’t a lot of rice, which I loved because it let the other ingredients shine. The chicken was very crunchy and paired well with the avocado, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, and cheese. I also added their house sauce on top – so good. I would recommend getting here early since they run out of items fast, and there’s usually a wait. I believe the owner is working alone, so he’s handling everything himself, which is a lot. If you don’t mind waiting upwards of 30 minutes, definitely give it a chance – the food is great. I’d give it an 8.5.

This is one of my favorite places for a quick bite in the neighborhood. I got the fried oyster onigiri sandwich, and it was very delicious! The owner is such a warm, kind, and helpful person. There’s a sincerity here that feels so refreshing, unlike a lot of other businesses in the city where interactions can feel scripted or devoid of care. Honestly, it feels like going to my grandparents’ place to eat and spend some nice time. I’ll keep coming back!

So good! Sushi sandwich with panko fish! The rice was even slightly warm when I had that sandwich! About the place. Cozy and friendly atmosphere, like at beloved home. They have cute patio. I enjoyed this place a lot. I already planned when I’ll come back. Gentleman at the counter was obliging, friendly and witty. Thank you good luck

great food (especially the onigiris and sandwiches) and coffee for reasonable prices! the folks here are hardworking, kind and honest. the onigiris (~$5) and sandwiches ($10) are large in size. the coffee is strong and lightly sweetened w syrup. i like eating and hanging out on the patio area, its nice and quiet. seems like it’s only street parking in the area, which is sparse. better to come via train or by walking over.