Good coffee quest
1. Cafe Grumpy
http://www.cafegrumpy.com/GQ%20Magazine,%20October%202007.php
Cafe Grumpy Greenpoint
193 Meserole Avenue
(at Diamond St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11222
tel: 718.349.7623
Café Grumpy Chelsea
224 West 20th Street
(btwn 7th & 8th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
tel: 212.255.5511
One of the reviews: "Best secret in Brooklyn
Just returned from Europe, and was longing to get back to Grumpy's for their coffee! The inside is great with exposed brick, and lots of local art on the wall. Not to mention, New York Times said they made on of the best coffees on the east coast. Need i say more?"
2. Macchiato Espresso Bar ($)
Coffeehouses, Sandwiches
141 E 44th St, New York 10017
Btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave
One of the reviews:
"Finally
Finally a coffee temple that lives up to its name as well as it's standards. The menu states that this is not a complete revolution just the way things should be, well they have managed to do just that. Coffee is the best I have had in the city, and many UN diplomats and other coffee enthusiasts share my opinion and flock to this haven."
3. http://www.fikanyc.com/about_us.html
Review: "This place is easily one of my faves in the city. I cant even count the times Ive been in, and every time I get the same friendly, warm vibe. Somehow they pull off having great food and coffee, being hip and trendy while still treating every single customer like a friend. Im a fan for life."
4. Manhattan Espresso Cafe ($)
146 E 49th St, New York 10017
Btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave
Review: Best Cafe Mocha to Date
I am trying to find some excellent coffee houses in every part of town and Manhattan Espresso Cafe was one of my contenders for midtown east. The cafe itself is unassuming and it is very "cozy" on the interior (one counter to sit at, which can accommodate four people comfortably, five cramped). Of course, what could one expect from a midtown coffee shop? The two girls working behind the counter were extremely pleasant and upbeat. They were in the process of making a chocolate, banana crepe and were interacting with a client as to how much chocolate should be added (the girls behind the counter were pressing for more chocolate and the woman ordering was begging for less!) I ordered a double cafe mocha and five minutes later was enjoying a not burning hot perfect blend of french chocolate and coffee. It really was a "close your eyes and enjoy the moment" experience. I don't really want to go to another coffee shop, but, out of fairness, will do so. I have been to Joe - The Art of Coffee, which bills itself as a pretty darn good cup of coffee. They have a GOOD cafe mocha, but I think Manhattan Espresso Cafe by far beats these guys. Definitely worth your time.
5. Mocco Lodge
http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41152183/new_york_ny/mocca_lounge.html
http://www.cafegrumpy.com/GQ%20Magazine,%20October%202007.php
Cafe Grumpy Greenpoint
193 Meserole Avenue
(at Diamond St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11222
tel: 718.349.7623
Café Grumpy Chelsea
224 West 20th Street
(btwn 7th & 8th Aves)
New York, NY 10011
tel: 212.255.5511
One of the reviews: "Best secret in Brooklyn
Just returned from Europe, and was longing to get back to Grumpy's for their coffee! The inside is great with exposed brick, and lots of local art on the wall. Not to mention, New York Times said they made on of the best coffees on the east coast. Need i say more?"
2. Macchiato Espresso Bar ($)
Coffeehouses, Sandwiches
141 E 44th St, New York 10017
Btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave
One of the reviews:
"Finally
Finally a coffee temple that lives up to its name as well as it's standards. The menu states that this is not a complete revolution just the way things should be, well they have managed to do just that. Coffee is the best I have had in the city, and many UN diplomats and other coffee enthusiasts share my opinion and flock to this haven."
3. http://www.fikanyc.com/about_us.html
Review: "This place is easily one of my faves in the city. I cant even count the times Ive been in, and every time I get the same friendly, warm vibe. Somehow they pull off having great food and coffee, being hip and trendy while still treating every single customer like a friend. Im a fan for life."
4. Manhattan Espresso Cafe ($)
146 E 49th St, New York 10017
Btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave
Review: Best Cafe Mocha to Date
I am trying to find some excellent coffee houses in every part of town and Manhattan Espresso Cafe was one of my contenders for midtown east. The cafe itself is unassuming and it is very "cozy" on the interior (one counter to sit at, which can accommodate four people comfortably, five cramped). Of course, what could one expect from a midtown coffee shop? The two girls working behind the counter were extremely pleasant and upbeat. They were in the process of making a chocolate, banana crepe and were interacting with a client as to how much chocolate should be added (the girls behind the counter were pressing for more chocolate and the woman ordering was begging for less!) I ordered a double cafe mocha and five minutes later was enjoying a not burning hot perfect blend of french chocolate and coffee. It really was a "close your eyes and enjoy the moment" experience. I don't really want to go to another coffee shop, but, out of fairness, will do so. I have been to Joe - The Art of Coffee, which bills itself as a pretty darn good cup of coffee. They have a GOOD cafe mocha, but I think Manhattan Espresso Cafe by far beats these guys. Definitely worth your time.
5. Mocco Lodge
http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/41152183/new_york_ny/mocca_lounge.html