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I wanted to see if anyone has recommendations on a good cup of joe, preferably a mild roast, with a great aroma? I'm willing to travel within the five boros to check it out. It could be a bodega or a hole in the wall, it doesn't matter to me. No chains like Starbucks or DD, please.
La Cabra in the East Village. They are a Danish company. We buy from them regularly. Their pastries are amazing as well.
Etto Expresso Bar on Crossbay blvd in Howard Beach.
Tiny little place. Don't blink your eyes or you'll miss it.
The coffee is very robust and eye opening..........(all blends).
My opinion.
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Originally Posted by mathjak107
My daughter is in Howard beach and we went there .it was very good
I drink a lot of coffee and am always looking for more specialty coffee shops places, both small independent types and small chains.
My favorites in Manhattan are:
La Colombe - Preferably to stay. They are fast, efficient and most of the baristas are all about no nonsense. The Downtown location is a favorite of mine, as is the Bryant Park location.
Da Capo - Upper West Side or Upper East Side
Blue Bottle Coffee
Birch
I've been surprised by Blank Street Coffee as well. Pretty decent considering the lower price.
Seven Grams is generally ok as well.
Given your request, I would avoid Variety Coffee and Culture Espresso. Both offer a more tart, acidic coffee, particularly Culture Espresso. I generally don't take any sugar in my espresso based drinks unless I am drinking straight espresso, but for Culture's drinks I need some.
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I've always thought that choosing a particular item of food and then finding the best places for it in every borough would be a great way to explore more neighborhoods.
I did this with my family in Berlin -- all the best gelato
Broadly speaking this is my goal, to explore a bit. Also, my assistant ordered some putrid K-Cups last week (not her fault, we were all open to K Cups) and I have been getting coffee from the outside. Coffee is not that difficult to make (at home or elsewhere) so I am trying to experiment with brands, locations.
Definitely! I have Bustelo and Chock Full of Nuts in the kitchen.
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