Jen Ball: Gorilla gets No.1 in my book for the taste of the espresso. The apathetic, too-hip-to-serve-you vibe almost landed it in second. Almost. The coffee's that good.
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 234 tips and reviews
Jen Ball: If you're looking for dessert, I'd try the Spanish latté here. Sure, it covers up their tasty espresso, but it's so decadent you'll forget about that fact.
81 Orchard St (btwn Grand & Broome St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Lower East Side · 65 tips and reviews
Jen Ball: It's fun to watch your beans get sucked up through the pneumatic tubes when you place an order. The spectacle alone is worth the visit. The coffee is just above standard fare, though.