New York City
Café Grumpy
13 Essex St, New York, New York 10002, United States
4.3235 on Google
Photo by Café Grumpy - Lower East Side via Google
Photo by Pedro Juan Hernandez via Google
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What people say
Tiny counter-service spot with consistently good coffee and pastries. Limited seating inside, but the park across the street is perfect for lingering. Quality varies with staff—most are warm and attentive, though one barista has a reputation for being dismissive.
Known for
- Honey oat lattes
- Seasonal drinks (cardamom rose)
- Fresh pastries
- No upcharge for oat milk
- Park seating nearby
Heads up
- One barista known for rude, condescending service
Synthesized by Claude from 5 Google reviews.
Tagged for
- Open early
- Open weekends
- Single origin
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