Upper West Side tea house
4.6
59 Google reviews
NYC matcha field note
Gong Cha
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Last checked Jul 20, 2026 · Manual review
Gong Cha is strongest as tea-house style matcha and slower sit-down pacing in Upper West Side, Manhattan. It works better for settling in than sprinting through.
Today
Hours below
Neighborhood
Upper West Side, Manhattan
Price
Check menu
Good for
Tea purists + Staying awhile
Should you go?
The decision
Why go
Gong Cha is a well-rounded stop for anyone building their NYC matcha map.
What to order
See menu for highlights
Matcha style
traditional
Seating
Sit-down seating
Best for
Tea purists · Staying awhile
Time needed
30–60 min · stay awhile
Work
Not work-focused
The read
Why it belongs on the crawl
Gong Cha is a well-rounded stop for anyone building their NYC matcha map.
Tea purists
Staying awhile
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