Café Compass: New York City
"Cafe Grumpy was a really nice surprise during our last trip to New York City. We usually have different coffee shops and places to eat through the day planned ahead, but while we were leaving the Hud…
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Love, Lust and Letting Go: Your Ultimate Hell’s Kitchen Valentine’s Guide
"Don't be a grump this Valentine's Day; head to the Garment District Cafe Grumpy location for one of their limited-edition vanilla rose lattes, or, if you're nursing a breakup, pick up a bag of their…
The Sprudge Guide to Coffee in North Brooklyn
"In life, you want some things to change, and you want others to stay the same. Greenpoint’s Cafe Grumpy, the shop where this as-seen-on-TV NYC roaster started out, looks much the same as it has…
5 Grocery Chains That Also Have Coffee Bars
"But you're really here for the coffee, and Whole Foods WFM delivers, particularly with seasonal offerings...some stores offer regional concepts, like the Cafe Grumpy inside Manhattan's West 33rd Stre…
25 Best Things to Do in NYC in 2025, According to New Yorkers
"Sure, the city has its famous Yankees-versus-Mets rivalry, but for a real treat, take the F train from Rockefeller Center to Coney Island to cheer on the hometown Brooklyn Cyclones. Friday nights are…
Roast Review: Cafe Grumpy
"“Wow, it’s such an easy sipper!” I noted. “It’s light and balanced with lovely hints of chocolate, pomegranate and nuts.”
James said he enjoyed the light acidity, caramel, cacao, and round mouthfe…
How Café Grumpy crafts festive coffee blends — and how you can do it at home
"As for Café Grumpy’s take on seasonal blends, the brand considers “what the particular season evokes” when crafting fun, seasonal blends. For example, warming spices or peppermint in winter, tropical…
The best specialty coffee shops in Miami
"Cafe Grumpy opened its first location outside of New York in Coral Gables in 2018 (with a second Miami location in Wynwood coming soon). This certified woman-owned specialty coffee shop roasts its…
We Tasted 40 Instant Coffees to Find the Best One
"Cafe Grumpy's instant offerings are made in collaboration with Swift, and they were the favorites for a couple of our tasters. A packet of the Heartbreaker instant awakened into a perfectly balanc…
Here's Exactly How Long You Can Sit In A Coffee Shop Before You Annoy The Baristas
"Open layouts, couches and community tables are signals that you’re invited to linger, said Caroline Bell, the founder of the New York City-based Cafe Grumpy."Read more in HuffPost here.…
The Best Coffee Subscriptions For Every Taste And Budget
"The service draws on Swiss Water’s world class roster of roaster partners, which means that in a given week you could receive coffees from brands like Cafe Grumpy..."
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What It’s Like as a Barista at One of the World’s Busiest Train Stations
"As a barista at the Cafe Grumpy in Grand Central Terminal, where droves of commuters pass through at all hours of the day, he is not only on the front lines of providing New Yorkers with their daily…