However, when I could buy local or at a speciality coffee place, I really loved it. Here are a few places/companies I really, really love.
My favorite latté I've had in the city was at Fika. They have 4 locations in the city, I went to the one on Park Ave South in Union Square/Flatiron area. It was creamy, thick, delicious with absolutely no hint of bitterness at all. The baristas were friendly and approachable and I could drink their lattés everyday!
My favorite 'take home' iced coffee is from a company from Brooklyn called Grady's Cold Brew. Yumm. I would get serious cravings for this stuff!!! The other big name places iced coffee just didn't even compare! It's creamy, strong, with no bitterness - just pure delicious. I love it with a dash of cream over ice - pure perfection!!! I always had the best luck finding it at Whole Foods in the city. They're packaging is just amazing too!! Retro font and design and in glass bottles!! (I always prefer glass for the health/safety concerns) My boyfriend and I loved it so much that we bought 4 large containers to bring home!!! Thank goodness they ship!!
LOVE these bottles!!! And the stuff inside is pretty good too.... |
Back of the bottle |
There are three other places I highly recommend, first, Stumptown. I love getting something new every time, and they really put the time into making a wonderful drink. Sometimes it doesn't have the 'kick' I'd like but it's definitely worth checking out. They have a 1920s vibe going with the baristas dressed as such too. It can be hard to see because it's in the Ace hotel. Also, it is cash only and can get quite busy! But a great spot, nonetheless.
Stumptown - Mocha Latte |
Stumptown - Mocha Latte |
Second, 71 Irving Place. This is off the main area just a block from Park Ave South in Gramercy/Flatiron/Union Square area. It's cozy, busy, and offers great coffee and cookies. My favorite ambience of darker, relaxed, and tends to be more quiet. Really relaxing and really good!
Lastly, Blue Bottle coffee. You'll have to venture to Brooklyn or certain places like the high line or food truck, etc. We went to Brooklyn and it was worth the trip. Great ambience, great baristas and great coffee. Our favorite was the iced coffee New Orleans style - yum!
Blue Bottle - Barista making our coffee! |
Blue Bottle - drip coffee display. Beautiful. |
I will post links to their websites below.
If you're not a coffee person, or like me, enjoy both equally as much - I will be posting about tea in the city.
I welcome any questions or comments! I'd love to hear your favorite places to get coffee!
Thank you for reading!
*xo
Coffee Love. |
https://www.orensdailyroast.com/
http://www.fikanyc.com/coffee
http://gradyscoldbrew.com/
http://stumptowncoffee.com/location/new-york/manhattan/
http://www.irvingfarm.com/
http://www.bluebottlecoffee.com/
*I was never compensated or given free coffee or anything; I purchased from these companies on my own just because I wanted to try good coffee around the city - then I decided to share my love and thoughts! Cheers!
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