If you’ve walked the streets of New York lately, you may have spotted a Joyride van paying a visit to one of our customers or stopping for a delicious tasting around the city. Often, passing pedestrians are interested to learn more about what we do, and we’ve found that our branded delivery vans are a great way to spread the word about the amazing “third wave” office coffee we provide.
The Birch Coffee location I visited the other day was a hidden gem in the office-ridden Midtown Manhattan. It's a relatively small café, where they serve both food and coffee. It was quite busy as well, with people having business meetings and a family eating dinner.
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
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
