Gothamist: Roasted: Coffee Spots for Debauchees

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Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:33:54 -0500

Grey Dog. I miss this place terribly since leaving NY, so every chance I get I recommend it to others. That way I can live vicariously through them. I've lived in Chicago for 2+ years now, and I still haven't found somewhere that can give Grey Dog a run for that special place in my heart.

jp

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 23:37:25 -0500

Naidre's is the perfect size, NOT TOO SMALL.. My preference hands down for consistantly good java made with care.

gimme!!!

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 04:10:15 -0500

yes, gimme coffee!!

brklynsurfer

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:27:59 -0500

Grumpy Cafe in Greenpoint, on Meserole at Diamond st. A little bright but the peeps will definitely leave you to your hangover. Plus Thomas would never find you in Greenpoint.

p'heights

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 23:26:56 -0500

71 Irving place and Le Pain Quotidien on Grand in m'tan Cousin John's on 7th and Perch on Vanderbilt for bklyn

frelkins

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 22:03:26 -0500

nyc does have several truly world class shops, but it's a pity new yorkers themselves don't know about them. famous coffee people and professional baristi from all over the world travel to visit them, but most denizens of gotham still have no idea they exist. for example, the east coast barista champion used to work at kevin cuddeback's gimme in bklyn. professional baristi from all over the world -- seattle, europe, australia -- make pilgrimages there because the technique, the coffee, the machinery is considered so perfect. the same with kenny nye's 9th st. other respected shops are jonathan rubinstein's joe the art of coffee and cafe grumpy. so espresso's covered. for lovers of beautiful drip-brewed estate coffees, oren's daily roast is the prize winner, literally. the world's most important coffee trade group gave oren bloostein a roasting prize recently for his amazing ethiopian coffee. and still all most people talk about is the dog or d'amicos! amazing! with all due respect, the coffee at gorilla is sadly burnt. we do have excellent coffee in nyc. perhaps someday new yorkers will learn about it.

a

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:50:28 -0500

The Hungarian Pastry Shop on the Upper West Side! Bottomless coffee and great atmosphere.

sookie

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:47:09 -0500

I second Naidre's - Park slope style.

skyler

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:07:41 -0500

i second the gramstand on ave a. they have some crazy teas there that you can't get anywhere else. last time we had hangovers to cure we ended up with their paninis and 2 huge pots of their gramstandard black tea and a really yummy white one.

i

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:21:32 -0500

The Mud Truck does the trick. Gorilla Coffee, too. Any Greek diner has great coffee! Cocoa Bar is okay when it's not overrun with kids. They could stand to stop playing the Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews on endless repeat, too.

mgp

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 17:08:18 -0500

Jack's Stir Brew and Joe - both in the west village are very good. As mentioned Grey Dog on Carmine (and soon to be University) is another good one.

DK

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:41:35 -0500

9th Street Coffee: scruffiness appreciated; great coffee - don't bother asking for half decaf half reg - these kids are far to cool for that; benches outside for you, your doggy and hangover - wonders never cease in -8 topped off with a caffine jolt.

TLC

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:22:04 -0500

Gothamist, are you set on Brooklyn or open to options in Manhattan? I'm a fan of Mud in the E-Vill.

starfishncoffee

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:28:23 -0500

I second the Tea Lounge in Cobble Hill. The stroller set usually doesn't stick around very long when they realize the place is filled mostly with folks with books and laptops who don't think their kiddos are as cute as they do.

starfishncoffee

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:26:54 -0500

Patrick

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:25:44 -0500

I like Cocoa Bar on Seventh Avenue in Park Slope. They have the Chocolatte! That's good whether you got a hangover or not.

Patrick

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:19:06 -0500

I like Cocoa Bar on Seventh Avenue in Park Slope. They have the Chocolatte. Can't go wrong with that!

jason

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:14:29 -0500

its hard to find a good spot for tea in this city...but if you are an east villager - or if you are not but don't mind travelling for good tea and a good vibe...try the gramstand on avenue a between 13th and 14th. they used to have a tiny little store on irving but just expanded and opened up a bigger place with a bigger menu and really good pasteries. the tea is awesome - the owner really knows his stuff and the staff are young and friendly and happy to chat or leave you to read the paper. 214 avenue a...check it out!

avb

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 14:03:51 -0500

D'amico, brooklyn. That's where I went with my hangover this morning. Italian-family owned. If there's not enough seating, hit the new tea lounge in Cobble Hill (less pretentious than the one in Park Slope)

UES

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 13:58:35 -0500

DTUT on the Upper East Side (2nd ave btwn 84th and 83rd)