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Café Grumpy

Coffee Shop, Bakery, and Tea Room$$$$

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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Ranked #7 for coffee shops in Greenpoint
The folks at Eater and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"Great coffee in Greenpoint."(3 Tips)
"order a cortado - the perfect ratio of espresso to milk."(20 Tips)
"communal tables in the back"(2 Tips)
"Very spacious (check out the back area) and a great place to work."(13 Tips)

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Alan CMay 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great coffee and other such drinks. BUT...the slowest Internet on earth. What is this dial up?
Soapy JankelApril 3, 2013
Amazingly tasty coffee and cool merchandise too!
Food & WineApril 21, 2011
Café Grumpy has all the high-tech gear, including Clover drip-coffee brewers and the Synesso espresso machine.
Jordan KongOctober 21, 2012
Pay with Square! Also, the banana bread has a pleasant spicy kick.
Aaron AllonJuly 6, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best coffee in NYC hands down
Oziel BorgesMarch 20, 2017
Very nice place. Great coffee
allisonOctober 31, 2015
Flat white + beans
Karthik RamanAugust 7, 2014
Good meeting spot. Pretty quiet and somewhat empty during weekdays
Adam BurrowsJuly 11, 2013
I think there's a hint of cardamom in the banana bread. Just so you know.
Katrina MauroFebruary 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Try the The Bee’s Knees - So gorgeous and soooo delicious.
Julien DubarryJune 9, 2016
Their coffee is VERY good!
Alessandro OrsiniMarch 29, 2013
Been here 10+ times
One of the Best cappuccio so far in New York !
Leigh FerreiraNovember 20, 2017
wifi: CherylsWeb pw:193meserole
Michael DempseyAugust 9, 2014
Best cold brew in NYC.
Melissa CociMarch 12, 2013
Flat whites make an Aussie feel at home :)
Dmitry PospelovDecember 20, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Great coffee in Greenpoint. Read more
Jackie VSeptember 26, 2015
Every time I wanna get a coffee here its always so crowded!
Jaqueline IJuly 6, 2013
Love the blueberry pie cookie!
Corvida RavenSeptember 22, 2010
They have great service here. Just ask for anything. The folks are really nice and helpful.
Janiejaner GrenierJuly 30, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The baked goods improve every week (but I still miss Scratchbread).
Heidi Williams-FoyNovember 30, 2009
Been here 25+ times
Best coffee in the world, nice baristas, two blocks from my house, what else do you need?? Read more
Caitlin ClementsFebruary 10, 2013
Try the hot chocolate... as seen on "Girls" :)
Vanessa MMarch 8, 2016
Great cappuccino
Brian Grogan Jr.January 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Wifi: CheryIsWeb / 193meserole
Jaye De LaneyJune 11, 2018
Good for working
Dali's DollSeptember 8, 2012
Come by bike and get a discount! Woo!
Christopher BurksJuly 10, 2013
There's a book share in the back.
⭐️Leslie Horn⭐️September 17, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Here is where you can get coffee!
chris torrensMay 25, 2012
Not grumpy. Friendly. And tasty coffee too. Wi-fi seems a bit spotty.
MixedBunnyDecember 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Their pumpkin carrot cream cheese muffin is my fave :)
Agata RkwczMay 22, 2013
Great place, an island in the ugly neighborhood, good coffee, nice service, can be confused with apple store :) they make cafe au lait not like in the EU but they are aware of that :)
Janiejaner GrenierApril 10, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Yes, the Honduras pour-over is worth the money...
Chez StockAugust 4, 2016
Soooo goooood
Kristina MJuly 18, 2015
cold brew!
Erik WeeseJuly 18, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best coffee in Greenpoint. Slow internet
The Corcoran GroupAugust 6, 2013
You may arrive grumpy at this cafe, located within walking distance from Prospect Park, but you'll leave happy after trying their Guatemalan coffee.
William S.March 4, 2010
Earl grey tea is awesome! The sandwiches are not so fresh though. Best to skip them.
Jo LeavensSeptember 14, 2012
Love the black iced tea!
JessicaMay 16, 2017
Probably on me for not ordering coffee, but the iced matcha latte here isn't good :-(
Tara TaraJuly 1, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Why are all of the CG Baristas so unfriendly?
RachelFebruary 26, 2010
Chocolate chip peanut butter and sea salt cookies! To die for!
MaryMarch 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the carrot-cream cheese-strawberry muffin!!
Oren SNovember 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I recommend trying the coffee.
Rachel W.August 4, 2012
Go say hi to Hannah Horvath.
Jen BallMarch 5, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Turn off all your technology and sit here for an hour with a good book and a latté.
Joe JunterealJuly 30, 2012
Decent americano....yet, I prob the only person here now without a MacBook.
lukeMarch 8, 2010
Been here 5+ times
order a cortado - the perfect ratio of espresso to milk.
Nick VolpeJuly 16, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Great iced coffee but closes early at 7 on weekdays. =(
Zach GlassAugust 11, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Best iced coffee in NY
Kaitlyn EJune 13, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Drinks are pricey, come in small sizes, and are nothing spectacular.

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