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Ground Central Coffee Company

Ground Central Coffee Company

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Coffee Shop$$$$
Turtle Bay, New York
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  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupApril 22, 2014
    We love this cozy and inviting coffee shop, mainly for its awesome pastries, iced coffee, and library in the back - making this the ideal place to get some serious work done.
  • Nas B.heart icon on user image
    Nas BenaliSeptember 14, 2014
    Get a flat white ($3.75) and go find yourself a seat in the back. Very cozy and comfortable. I could spend the whole day here. You can grab a book to read from the library or use the free wifi.
  • Gajtana S.heart icon on user image
    Gajtana SimonovskaMarch 25, 2016
    I used the Cups app for a cold brew after work, which was very good. $8 for any of their thoughtful selection of wine. Record collection and books in the back= super cozy.
  • Gothamist
    GothamistJune 7, 2017
    The library in back has couches and table space to work with. You can pair your novel-writing with a cold brew or glass of wine, if you choose, plus this spot is open until 9 p.m. for night owls. Read more
  • Camilo G.heart icon on user image
    Camilo GaviriaJune 19, 2015
    This coffee shop has an amazing identity, coffee, pastries, and atmosphere! If you are looking for a real NY coffee shop experience, then this must be at the top of your list! Oh, and it's cheap too!
  • JRSS
    JRSSSeptember 26, 2014
    There's a nice, cozy, living room like room in the back with comfortable sofa and armchairs and books. Interesting selection of teas. The coffee is fresh and testy, but somewhat pricey.
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneJune 1, 2015
    Smoked salmon, cream cheese and cucumber sandwich on fresh wheat bread but cold $10, soy cap $4.25 and cozy seating in back. Skip GF almond biscotti and over buttery choc chip cookie.
  • Shkumbin M.heart icon on user image
    Shkumbin MustafaApril 16, 2014
    it has it all. Great coffee, rare music collection, one-of-a-kind ambience, and cool owners. if you live around this area this is the best place to call a second home. try chocolate chip cookies..
  • Lou A.
    Lou AllenMay 3, 2015
    One of the best coffee shops I've been to on my trip to New York. Loads of space, decent latte, fast wifi. Love the decor. The front is good for working, but the library is good for relaxing
  • Jeff T.
    Jeff TomczekNovember 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Drip coffee, fresh bakery and even almond milk. Communal table in front great for meetings. Back library perfect for relaxed reading. Could use more seating, but for Midtown East this is a real cafe.
  • Ground Central Coffee Company
    Friday, July 3rd our shops have a different schedule. GC# 1 (52nd Street) is open from 6:30am - 7pm & GC#2 (2nd Ave) is open from 6:30am - 5pm. July 4-5 we are open regular hours. Happy 4th of July.
  • Samiha K.heart icon on user image
    Samiha KhanSeptember 27, 2014
    The coffee here is alright, but if you're looking for a place to study or get work done there's a small library in the back. It's fairly quiet and there are comfortable couches. Love this place!
  • Greg S.
    Greg SchaentzlerFebruary 10, 2017
    Amazing coffee, cool ambiance, perfect for a coffee date or your usual every morning. If you stay, they usually throw in a cookie as well. Rewards card is a nice bonus as well.
  • Cosette E.heart icon on user image
    Cosette EliasonMay 6, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Chai Tea Lattes are so yummy! They’re on the sweeter side, so if you’re sensitive to that, ask for reduced sugar. Also, the bathroom code is 4249.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MessinaSeptember 19, 2016
    Cozy spot with free Wi-Fi, an energetic vibe, seats for working -- and a decent selection of sandwiches for noshing.
  • Annïe C.heart icon on user image
    Annïe CloudSeptember 13, 2017
    Very cozy and comfortable place. ☕️Nice coffee good food, armchairs, books and a study table MY FAVORITE COFFEE PLACE in midtown. They even play good classics 🎶
  • Noah W.heart icon on user image
    Noah WeissJune 17, 2014
    The most trendy coffee shop in midtown? La Colombe cappuccinos with fast free wifi, comfy couches, and oversized lamps.
  • Thomas M.heart icon on user image
    Thomas MoAugust 14, 2014
    My favorite coffee shop in the city. Grab a coffee and relax in the back library, or buy one of the many pastries they carry from the best bakeries in the city.
  • John J.
    John JayNovember 17, 2014
    Great coffee shop. Love the frittata sandwich. But they pour their cortados like lattes. Waaay to much milk, makes the espresso diluted. Be warned fellow cortado fans
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 6, 2014
    This coffee shop carries a greatest hits list of pastries from great bakeries around the city.
  • Yejee Arin C.heart icon on user image
    Yejee Arin ChoiNovember 3, 2015
    You may walk by thinking this is another small, cramped coffee shop but it has bookshelves in the back and lots of chairs (for new york standards) AND they open late (9pm) on weekdays!
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    DoubleDeuceJanuary 28, 2015
    If you can snag a seat in the back, then be comfortable and enjoy it for a long while. You're own study full of books and warm-colored woods.
  • Djaniella D.heart icon on user image
    Djaniella D.April 13, 2015
    This place is a hidden gem - cozy atmosphere, friendly baristas, and good coffee!
  • Lauren M.heart icon on user image
    Lauren MacOctober 8, 2015
    Adorable library and sitting area in the back that I could camp out in all day. May return to UES just for this cute spot -- and I live below 14th!
  • Zachary M.heart icon on user image
    Zachary MartzJanuary 6, 2017
    What a surprise! Get in the line for morning coffee, it's worth it. Tasty cold brew by morning, nice wine by night! 🍔🍷
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    RAugust 22, 2014
    Lots of seating in front and the library in the back is ideal and cozy for reading and working. Iced cold brew isn't bad, haven't tried others (yet).
  • John A.heart icon on user image
    John AOctober 4, 2014
    Coffee is good without bitter bite, walk to the back for seating on large leather sofas, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are thin and tasty.
  • Bilge K.heart icon on user image
    Bilge KaşlıDecember 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite coffee shop in NYC. I love coffee, food and their music taste & spatial atmosphere. Bonus:they're welcoming people with laptops.
  • Pauline P.heart icon on user image
    Pauline PAugust 21, 2015
    I think I found my new favorite coffee shop. Love the ambiance of the place. Nice cozy seating in the back and communal table in the front.
  • Scott Kleinbergheart icon on user image
    Scott KleinbergJune 25, 2017
    Excellent coffee here and a cool vibe.
  • Sabrina W.
    Sabrina WangAugust 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    coffee so good and service is good too! I love the space, very different from other midtown cafes.
  • Lauren S.heart icon on user image
    Lauren SmithNovember 18, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Really awesome coffee shop. Sit in the back - funky furniture but good luck getting a seat, especially during the Midtown afternoon rush 😏
  • Sooa
    SooaDecember 24, 2014
    I love the sofa at the back. After lunch it turns into a hang out/interview(?!) spot. Seems like they use real chocolate for hot choco. not too heavy or sweet. Great ambience but not enough plugs
  • Nathan
    NathanNovember 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    A latte and an apple turnover make a winning breakfast combo. If you have time to kill, the library in the back is an amazing place to chill.
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew CafourekJuly 28, 2016
    Busy and loud upfront. And while it may be hard to find a spot in the back, if you get one, it's quiet and cozy.
  • Harumi U.
    Harumi UAugust 23, 2014
    La Colombe coffee at dark library where they play record music. They also have wide array of food. I just wish those wifi-freebie only people don't take up seats...
  • Beth B.heart icon on user image
    Beth BatesApril 1, 2014
    Delicious muffins from blue sky bakery in Brooklyn and friendly baristas--feels like a downtown coffee shop transplanted to midtown east.
  • Thomas P.heart icon on user image
    Thomas PajorJune 6, 2015
    I had the Cappuccino which was quite good but small. Get the large one. The decor is fantastic and very relaxed in the back.
  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BaskinAugust 13, 2014
    Great coffee, comfy chairs/couch in back, free wifi...owner bought me a coffee just because I biked here!
  • Damian B.heart icon on user image
    Damian BayonaApril 18, 2016
    Cool vibe especially for east midtown. Coffee is decent with single origin options. Definitely favors floral and fruity blends.
  • Jamie B.heart icon on user image
    Jamie BreenApril 13, 2016
    Dark bitter roasted espresso with the seldom used -- grind into paper cup push into porter filter with finger approach.
  • Maria V.heart icon on user image
    Maria VazquezJuly 22, 2016
    A tad pricey but it's good quality coffee. The staff are friendly and efficient. Love their iced chai latte!
  • Katie N.heart icon on user image
    Katie NittiJanuary 24, 2015
    Flat white and Corrado are my favorite. Library in the back less crowded on weekends.
  • Julie M.heart icon on user image
    Julie MelilloAugust 17, 2015
    My fav cafe. One of the few that has whole cream (not just whole milk) to put in your coffee. Great ambiance.
  • Marc
    MarcNovember 22, 2013
    Tasting Table says: "Find La Colombe brew along with pastries from Blue Sky, Mille-Feuille and Colson and a back library"
  • Carissa G.heart icon on user image
    Carissa GDecember 28, 2013
    Definitely one of my favorite coffee houses in NYC. Get the Chai Latte—it's on the sweeter side but it's so good!
  • Karan T.heart icon on user image
    Karan TamhaneJanuary 21, 2016
    Great space in the back to read a book or get some work done. Does get crowded in the afternoon though.
  • Katsu G.heart icon on user image
    Katsu GotoSeptember 6, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    A great Midtown East coffee shop for multiple purposes such as reading, working, and meeting with good coffee and alcohols.
  • Julesheart icon on user image
    JulesAugust 2, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to work (diverse choices for seating, have outlets & WiFi), delicious cold brew
  • Maya M.
    Maya MhatreJuly 12, 2019
    Cool, cute lounge area at the back but not the best to work from as not much table space and dark mood lighting
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