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Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex St, New York, NY 10011, United States
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Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
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ja
Review №1

Great service and amazing coffee. wish the place was bigger for a sit down.

Am
Review №2

Mmmmm so delicious! Literally just got my coffee 5 minutes ago and it’s so good that I had to write a review right away. I got the honey oat milk latte and I’m trying to make it last but I just keep sipping! Love it so much, I will definitely be back and the man who made me my coffee was so friendly. Thanks so much :)

J
Review №3

The coffee is sooooo good. No place to sit and the barrista is a lil grumpy 😅 but makes a great mocha.

mi
Review №4

Nothing grumpy about this place. Great quality beans and talented barristers.

Da
Review №5

Helpful staff, excellent espresso and they know how to do a great Americano, without too much water.

Be
Review №6

Pretty smooth place to get some joe. There are better stores to get some coffee.

Mi
Review №7

This place was amazing and has so delicious food! Also a great place for brunch with casual but really nice indoor and outdoor seating.

Me
Review №8

Amazing cafe wonderful barista I go every Wednesday and the barista leaves around 1 he is amazing!!!

Br
Review №9

A nice subtle sweet and light roast on the latte. And service with a smile. Maybe. 😁

Ri
Review №10

Consistently good coffee. OK service, not the most personable though.

mi
Review №11

Awesome coffee spot. Cozy. Warm. Safe. Great decaf coffee. As fresh as can be. Reg coffee amazing too. Want coffee. Go here! ☕️

TO
Review №12

Clean,warm cozy ,open early and great waiter

Wi
Review №13

Good coffee, Americano made my way w much less water in an espresso cup! Cant complain about lack of seating since we got the only 2 seats they have.... So its recommended for coffee but not a place to hang out. Maybe in summer they put a couple of tables outside?

Ni
Review №14

Macha apple cider is so interesting

Mi
Review №15

One of the best coffee in NYC

Za
Review №16

Great cold brew and iced macha! So glad it is back open

Pe
Review №17

One of the best coffee shops in the city. Fresh-roasted beans make the most flavorful coffee. This particular location is tiny and there isnt much space to sit. However, theres a park across the street.

Ma
Review №18

I love the name and the scone I got was very tasty. The chai latte I got was strong in spice though and I was disappointed about the lack of space to sit.

Am
Review №19

Love cafe grumpy. Often has the same very friendly barista on the weekend and my latte is always great!

Sh
Review №20

One of the best espresso experiences in NYC. Smooth, nutty, sweet espresso, or perfectly foamed latte - this is the no nonsense coffee drinkers coffee drinking spot. Hard to beat.Minimal seating, so have your espresso standing or your larger cups to go.

An
Review №21

Went for a coffee just before the 6th Avenue spring fair and I must admit I went partially for the name but man this place was good, a real laidback bohemian vibe from the decor to the young lads serving the really tasty coffee and chai latte we had. Had to buy the some of the merch with the Grumpy logo as its pretty cool. A really nice place for a laid back Sunday morning coffee

Ri
Review №22

I came here for a quick coffee. Couldnt find the place at first even though we walked by, didnt have any branding on the outside. Once we got in we saw the grumpy LED face and knew we were in the right place.The coffee was good and they make a good cortada. The location works well for them since they are near the park and you can stop in for a coffee in the evening.Theres not a lot of seating area, the space is pretty small but about 3 people can sit by the window. They do have a couple of chairs at the counter as well.Not a place for a sit in coffee with friends, no restroom, just grab and go.

Cl
Review №23

Coffee is great, but this is a coffee stand, not a coffee shop. No place to sit, just grab and go. It shouldnt be named Cafe but Stand Grumpy. Despite the excellent coffee, Im grumpy.

Ar
Review №24

Love their cat cups! Also, great chicken poppers (tempura!)

Ke
Review №25

I always stop here on my way to the Hester Street Fair to get a coffee. This is genuine hipster coffee in the lower LES - expect skinny jeans and Warby Parker glasses - and it always smells great when you step inside. They also use Square here so you can pay through your phone if you want.

ze
Review №26

Very mod and small coffee place. Great customer service and cheerful baristas. Definitely recommend.

Th
Review №27

Great coffee. Heart breaker bean is awesome. This is what I call speciality coffee!

Je
Review №28

Simply one of my best meals of any kind, ever. Great service, food, hospitality. Need I say more?

Jo
Review №29

Very mod and small coffee place. Great customer service and cheerful baristas. Definitely recommend. :)

De
Review №30

Was very cute from the outside, thought I would go in and try it out and found myself there quite a few more times. Espresso is very rich, smooth, and creamy

Ch
Review №31

The name is perfect, staff is grumpy, really grumpy and just not helpful/nice. Dont go there if you like to be welcomed or looking for a smile. Coffee is just average. Even if I live next door I went only once and never again.

Ju
Review №32

Excellent coffee. barista was friendly and informative. Store is the smallest Ive ever been in, however - not the best place to camp out and study...

Al
Review №33

Front areal needs A good mapping Found sanitation a little poor a little bit more cleaning

Mi
Review №34

❤️ the super friendly team here. Read your daily horoscope while your coffees being prepared.

Fr
Review №35

Great variety of coffee, possibly the best around city.

Iz
Review №36

NYC Need more places like this cute coffee shop. I am tired of the same taste of Starbucks over and over again. Here I got realy coffee, that actually tasted like real coffee. If you need a shot os espresso, or real cappuccino, come here.

Bh
Review №37

Heartbreaker expresso is one of the best coffee..

Jo
Review №38

The coffee is fine; the issue is the service and negative ambiance. For a good coffee shop in the area, try Spreadhouse on Suffolk Street, Kabisera on Allen Street, Black Cat on Rivington, and Ludlow Coffee Supply on Ludlow.The employees working always seem, well, really really grumpy! Frowning, definitely dont want to be there. And given that its a small space, that energy pervades.

Da
Review №39

I love cafes and this one is pretty nice. One of my favorites.

em
Review №40

Excellent coffee. barista was friendly and informative. Store is tiny.

Zo
Review №41

Without a doubt the best espresso below 14th Street.

Ma
Review №42

As Australian, this is good coffee. This is really just a takeaway. No real sitting.

Ry
Review №43

Such a cute hole in the wall with amazing night staff 😎😉

Re
Review №44

If your ever in the need for your daily fix, stop by you wont regret it! The cappuccino is the best!

Wi
Review №45

Thanks you guys I could get a decent coffee while we were travelling! :)

An
Review №46

Nice small shop that does a decent brew.

Li
Review №47

Damn good roast. Baristas are lovely, too.

Sk
Review №48

Espresso was VERY watered down, but the pumpkin bread was excellent and prevented me from giving this place 1★

Ky
Review №49

Excellent

RK
Review №50

Hands down the best coffee in the hood.

Gr
Review №51

Surprisingly small location, with only two spots in the window to sit. coffees are excellent.

Lo
Review №52

Staff is awesome, love their daily horoscope paper, but the coffee is a bit over priced for the quality.

Ni
Review №53

Great coffe with cool vibe and location

Ti
Review №54

Best breve latte on my block

Ra
Review №55

Solid coffee and experience

He
Review №56

Great baristas and great cappuccino

Th
Review №57

Good coffee and good staff!

Jo
Review №58

Its the best coffee in the neighborhood.

Er
Review №59

Don’t try to be happy here. Just don’t.

Te
Review №60

Watery espresso, slightly bitchy staff. Meh.

Ti
Review №61

Really great coffee.

Mi
Review №62

Love this place!

Pe
Review №63

Cool lil hood cafe

Ru
Review №64

Can a cafe grumpy ever disappoint? i think not. if you’re in this area, make this your go to. or i dunno, don’t but then you’re missing out.

An
Review №65

Best coffee Ive had in New York!

Th
Review №66

Good take away coffee.

Vi
Review №67

Avoid this place, I have never come across such rude staff.....EVER. Its weird as Im English and am normally overwhelmed by the lovely American customer service, but here was a huge disappointment.

ad
Review №68

Best coffee in the entire LES!

Ca
Review №69

Good eats

Jo
Review №70

Whenever Im grumpy, I come here :)

J
Review №71

Meh

Ro
Review №72

Best coffee in the hood

Ma
Review №73

Best coffee

De
Review №74

Great coffee, friendly service

Hu
Review №75

Great Coffee

Wi
Review №76

Very chic

Gr
Review №77

Amazing!!

An
Review №78

Solid coffee

Ed
Review №79

The coffee is delicious, the music is interesting and its really good in the morning.

Di
Review №80

The name says it all, the barista was a bit grumpy but the coffee is great.

xu
Review №81

Quite delicious

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  • Address:13 Essex St, New York, NY 10011, United States
  • Site:http://cafegrumpy.com/locations/lower-east-side/
  • Phone:+1 212-777-7515
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
  • Espresso bar
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–7:30PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–7:30PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–7:30PM
  • Thursday:7AM–7:30PM
  • Friday:7AM–7:30PM
  • Saturday:7AM–7:30PM
  • Sunday:7AM–7:30PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Planning
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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