Abraço is literally a hole in the wall.
Bluebird Coffee – Café Review
Iris Café – Café Review
Joyride Coffee, Iris Café
Iris Café is located in one of the most beautiful spots in New York City, in a lush corner of Brooklyn Heights.
They serve a delicious brunch, which made for an amazing brunch and coffee combination.
Be ready to share a table because they have benches set up, which act as communal tables.
They also have an Iris Take-Out (Willowtown Store #7) just a couple of doors down, which is full of snacks and small meals, from breakfast sandwiches to salads.
Joyride Coffee, Iris Café
I ordered a latte, which my friend argues is the best one in the city, which I now completely agree with.
Joyride Coffee, Iris Café
It is very close to DUMBO, so after a nice brunch, I would recommend walking just a few blocks over to the Brooklyn Bridge Park to relax, where there is the Brooklyn Bridge Wine Bar and lots of green grass to hang out.
20 Columbia Pl Brooklyn, NY 11201
Coffee and Technology
Coffee and technology have long been buddies since the early days.The first webcam was set up in Cambridge with the sole purpose of keeping a tab on the coffee. And now fast forward to now with different coffee technology popping up every where. Every aspect of coffee is being touched by the rapid innovation. Apparently, when it comes to drinking coffee, as is the case with many other gastronomical industries, the goal is to make each bite or sip as delicious as possible. There are some very cool gadgets from something called the Steampunk, a "tricked-out-siphon-turned-glass-pipe-organ brewed coffee contraption," to the Prima Tamp, which essentially allows a barista to position the handle on whatever they need at whatever angle. Liz Clayton's list in her articles features more interesting tools.
Even we have decided to reinvent the use of the keg, resulting in our Cold Brew Kegerator.
Joyride Coffee, Steampunk
Joyride Coffee, Tumblr Kegerator
For a more detailed description of these various technologies:
"You giving me your number sounds like a fair trade"
Café Grumpy – Café Review
I was hoping to run into Lena Dunham at Café Grumpy, as the spot was featured on the HBO hit show "Girls."
Joyride Coffee, Cafe Grumpy
Contrary to the name, the people there were all very friendly. I ordered a Yirgacheffe, as they happen to be in season. It was sweet, tangy, fresh, and actually had a savory after-taste. They use their own roast, but it's great quality.
Joyride Coffee, Cafe Grumpy
Joyride Coffee, Cafe Grumpy
They individually brew each cup of coffee, so expect a little wait.
There are no laptops allowed, which creates a lively, social atmosphere. It's a great place to go and catch up with a friend, rather than to do work. The place had a rustic, cool feel, with trees and brick walls.
The barista was very helpful and attentive. They gave great suggestions and seemed genuinely interested in giving the customer a good cup of coffee.
Coffee: Own beans
Café Grumpy
193 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11122
383 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
13 Essex St
New York, NY 10002
224 W. 20th St
New York, NY 10011
530 7th Ave
New York, NY 10018
Embrace Your Inner Coffee Nerd
Joe Coffee – Café Review
Aptly named "Joe" for a great cup of joe, Joe Coffee is one of the leading artisanal coffee brands that we have the pleasure of working with. In fact, they have a book called "Joe: The Coffee Book," which is a fun read for those interested in learning more about coffee culture. I visited two of their locations: the one in Chelsea and the one by Union Square.
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There are tables where people are talking with friends and others are on their laptops. However, there is no wi-fi at either of these locations.
I ordered a Caffé Latte. It was very thick and creamy, with a full-bodied flavor. Very, very good. Barely any wait time.
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Important to note: Cash only!!!!
They also recently opened a "Pro-shop/HQ," which is a kind of Joe University where you can learn more about coffee and try out different equipment.
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Joe Coffee
514 columbus avenue new york, ny 10024
44 grand central terminal new york, ny 10017
9 east 13th street new york, ny 10003
550 west 120th street (northwest corner building) new york, ny 10027
141 waverly place new york, ny 10014
1045 lexington avenue new york, ny 10021
405 west 23rd street new york, ny 10011
Pro-shop/HQ
131 west 21st street new york, ny 10011
Introducing the Beautiful Joyride Vans
Joyride Coffee, Wrapped Vans
Voilà! Thanks to our friends from Endash Space, we have beautiful, newly wrapped Joyride Vans! If you see these colors rolling around Manhattan, expect some cold brew kegerator action and some great office coffee.
Joyride Coffee, Wrapped Vans
Joyride Coffee, Wrapped Vans
