Rejoice, coffee lovers! Nespresso USA announced the opening of its New York City flagship at 85 Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron district, debuting what it calls “the culmination of the brand’s reimagined retail strategy as the eighth and largest global model of its kind.”
The first floor of the 13,900-square-foot space echoes Nespresso’s refreshed boutique design, while the lower level features two custom-curated spaces that enable visitors to experience Nespresso in an all-new way.
On the lower level, the Hidden Cup Coffee Bar will offer an element of surprise: an intimate setting where tastemakers reimagine coffee through exclusive recipes revealed throughout the year. Visitors can stop by the Hidden Cup Coffee Bar to be served drinks inspired by coffee trends like functionally enhanced coffees and zero-proof blends, as well Nespresso classics. Experiential offerings include Nespresso’s new proprietary multisensory signature mocktail experience, which was specifically designed to infuse coffee aromas and bring a multisensory coffee mixology experience to life.
The second space downstairs, the Nespresso Lounge, will welcome guests to stay, find community through shared moments, and test their barista skills with self-service coffee machines. Nespresso Professional machines will also be available for use along with details of where they can be found in restaurants and hotels across the city, encouraging further exploration of Nespresso across New York.
“Our Nespresso New York City Flagship is more than a boutique,” said Jason Webber, Vice President of Sales, Nespresso USA. “As the pinnacle of our retail strategy, it’s the first in North America to bring our vision to life, blending the elements of discovery and experience with a local NYC touch.”
The ground floor will be the hub for visitors to first experience the brand, featuring a Taste and Discover area for visitors to do self-guided tastings, a Coffee Theatre for employee-led masterclasses, and a Nespresso coffee bard on standby to answer any questions.
