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Cafe Grumpy

Coffee Shop$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Cafe Grumpy

8.4^/10

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Ranked #2 for coffee shops in Lower East Side
"Best drip and cold brewed coffee in NYC so far"(2 Tips)
"Heartbreaker blend"(2 Tips)
"Try the iced latte with an extra shot of espresso."(11 Tips)
"They use Battenkill Dairy milk in their lattes."(2 Tips)

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Amy LiuJuly 6, 2014
Very calming&soothing atmosphere. Drinks taste great, and there's the bonus art! It's a cute small coffee shop, so it's really nice to go for studying, working, anything, really.
Raja HAugust 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Small space without a sign out front (I'm told that's cool). Great coffee and excellent rotating selection of pastries. Come here and get your hipster on
Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guideApril 11, 2013
Roasted locally in Greenpoint, Cafe Grumpy's Heartbreaker blend (and an occasional single origin) espresso is showcased well by their talented baristas, almost always good & sometimes transcendent. Read more
For The MakersSeptember 25, 2011
Strong, tasty coffee and super nice staff but no seating inside so make sure you are on your way to someplace awesome.
Damian POctober 11, 2013
Smooth beans & perfectly steamed milk. You won't be disappointed with the coffee here!
TomNovember 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great coffee. The most convenient cafe for me ever! Some lactose free milk and (my) coffee life would be perfect.
Louis BruscoMay 28, 2012
At Hester Street Fair (Sat 10a-6p)-Brazilian Cafundo-bean concentrate alone over ice, stirred with Battenkill Valley Creamery milk, or mixed with seltzer in a tingly “coffee soda” ($3.50 to $4)
KEFebruary 5, 2017
Expensive ($5/cup of pour over) but delicious! Cute, hip spot. There are only window seats so stop by for coffee to-go.
Serious EatsMarch 17, 2013
This mini-chain of cafes is a spot for excellent coffee and baked goods.
Elton WJune 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The coconut macaroons are to die for! The extra lemon zesty kick makes a great pair with a large coffee.
Gerard McGearyAugust 31, 2019
Been here 5+ times
One of the best coffee spots in the LES with delicious pastries!
Ignacio SbSeptember 30, 2018
Good coffee, nice people
Jacob ForsterJuly 4, 2015
It's extremely small and there's no seating but their iced mocha was one of the best I have ever had!
Andrew T.April 23, 2013
Try the iced latte with an extra shot of espresso. I think you'll love it!
Lower East Side PartnershipOctober 9, 2015
Cafe Grumpy x Jessica Blowers | A tree grows on Essex Street at Grumpy Cafe thanks to artist, Jessica Blowers. Read more
Saba DilawariMay 1, 2013
The Brussels sprouts, cranberry, walnut, blue cheese focaccia is amazing!
Nina LoSchiavoFebruary 2, 2016
Been here 5+ times
While cafe grumpy serves a strong and nutty-delicious espresso shot their prices make me grumpy.
christian svanes koldingJune 25, 2013
Been here 25+ times
one could do worse than having a cortado. if felice is behind the desk, say hello, and ask him about traveling to calabria.
Alex RobertsonApril 1, 2018
tiny place. Great cold brew
Saif DiaSeptember 8, 2015
They rotate the beans used for the cold brew
<:3 )~~May 8, 2012
Come in for a coffee tasting flight - taste 3 coffees in individual French presses.
Shely SalemniaMarch 11, 2013
Come here for a solid cup of coffee--and you won't feel grumpy anymore!
Leitha MatzMarch 2, 2013
They use Battenkill Dairy milk in their lattes. So creamy and delicious.
EthikusApril 29, 2012
Cafe Grumpy is an ethical & sustainable cafe participating in Shop Your Values Week! Pledge now to get discounts at 200+ businesses in NYC from May 3-10, 2012. #SYVW Read more
Derek JenkinsJuly 23, 2011
Ask for a double-macc. Stunning! Danielle and Tommy are super friendly!
Gary WestbyJuly 3, 2011
On the boarder of les and two bridges grumpy is giving the neighborhood the energy to become the hipster Mecca it should be. Especially at $5 a cup. I mean who else could afford those prices?
Premshree PillaiApril 11, 2013
Not much of a place to hang out in, but get some of the city's best coffee and go sit in the park just outside.
Chelsea ParksMay 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If you don't get a cheddar scallion biscuit here then you're just an idiot.
Pocket LyntFebruary 4, 2012
Best drip and cold brewed coffee in NYC so far
Nick AullJuly 20, 2018
Great coffee and friendly staff
Timothy AppnelJune 19, 2011
Get the pastries. They're made fresh right next door each day.
Genevieve L.September 8, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Their bakery closed! Most heartbreaking news of my weekend.
Victoria ChalkJune 25, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Delicious gluten free raspberry financier
Nickie StardustMay 24, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Gluten-free financiers with assorted fruit pairings are everything
Andrew MayApril 12, 2012
Great place hard to find but worth it
LETTUCEDINEJuly 20, 2015
Ice coffee is perfect here
Kata TAugust 31, 2013
Best gluten free pastries ever!!
A ZakheimDecember 2, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Hazelnut brownie is the one to get.
Conrad ZApril 19, 2015
Excellent cortado
Shanghao ZhongDecember 3, 2014
Its espresso is fabulous.
Mark BirchMarch 3, 2012
This Grumpy location is decidedly less grumpy, feel free to smile when ordering.
Taylor BaldwinJanuary 1, 2012
Currently the best coffee in NYC.
SiovonneSeptember 12, 2014
Amazing coffee.
eatwords drinkstarsMay 18, 2013
Check in while you wait on a quickly moving line.
Marie La RueApril 3, 2022
Rose cardamom latte.
Stephen YangNovember 6, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Best coffee in LES
Serena B.October 30, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Ginger Chocolate Scone. Beyond.
RAugust 25, 2012
Solid iced coffee.
Heather UkrisnaDecember 9, 2012
Fantastic lattes.
Remington GuestSeptember 23, 2011
the pastries at this one.

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