Cozy LES cafe with standout coffee, house-baked pastries, and solid breakfast-lunch plates at fair prices; a great work-friendly hangout though drip coffee and occasional service tone can be inconsistent.
Rex delivers solid neighborhood cafe quality with strong food quality anchored by house-baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches, paired with genuinely friendly service. However, inconsistent execution in drip coffee and seasoning prevents grade A-grade performance, and the cozy but modest setting appeals locally rather than as a destination. Worth visiting if nearby for reliable comfort-forward cafe dining.
One caveat: Occasional blandness or light protein in egg dishes