"This is a vintage-style café ☕️ tucked away underground in New York’s West Village. If you walk by without paying attention to the small sign, you might miss it. The words “food for the soul” at the entrance caught my attention. I wondered if this place might have something that really fits my taste. The name “Ad Hoc” is also interesting. In the IT world, it usually means something temporary, but here it feels more like something that belongs to the present moment. I can imagine the space changing over time, which gives it a relaxed and flexible feeling. When I walked in, I saw four staff members 👨👨👩👩 working. The space felt like a private study or reading room, filled with sofas 🛋️, old tables and chairs, books 📚, magazines, and newspapers 📰. The atmosphere was warm and comfortable. The coffee beans they were using today were called Eclipse, from a well-known brand called Onyx Coffee Lab. The flavor notes were baker’s chocolate 🍫, burnt sugar, and smoked vanilla bean. I ordered a hot oat milk latte because I wanted to see what kind of latte art they would make. It came in a thick white ceramic cup, and the top had a neat leaf-shaped pattern. I believe the powder on top was a mix of cocoa and chocolate, because I could really taste the rich chocolate flavor and smell the cocoa. The sweetness was just right. The drink cost $7.62 with tax, and I think it was well worth it."

"Most perfect plate of breakfast food I’ve ever had. Perfectly scrambled eggs, pastrami smoked salmon, bright herby salad, tomato jam, perfectly ripe avocado and buttery toasty sourdough…. Simple perfection. It does not get better than this."

"Very cute cafe, but way too hot. They have their AC on the lowest setting or something. Good way to keep people from hanging out too long I guess!"

"I saved this place to visit because I was intrigued by its underground structure, and I finally stopped by last weekend. Unfortunately, the kitchen had closed by the time I arrived, so I ordered a matcha made with water. The cozy decor and friendly staff made for a nice experience, and I enjoyed the rich matcha while I was there. I’ll definitely come back the next time I'm in the area!"

"The coziest little basement coffee shop and cafe. I always have walked by this place on my commute to work and finally dropped in to check it out. When I say cozy I mean COZY haha. Lots of seating and a perfect place to work. I went with the honey lavender latte and it was so good. They have an kitchen menu as well with a lot more options than I expected. Excited to go back and try the food."