Everyman Espresso

  Everyman Espresso is an incredible store that is devoid of the “smoke and mirrors” of the coffee industry but puts out some exceptional drinks. The bar at Everyman is efficient, functional, and “loved.” Despite the worn-in appearance, you can tell how much solid work gets done on that counter and how much the baristas…

Abraço

Abraço is, at least for me, one of the best shops I have ever been to, period. This is not just because the product is outstanding (and it is); these guys have hit so many high marks for location, atmosphere, attitude, service, philosophy, accessability, and overall skill that I would recommend it to anyone, especially to newer coffee…

Prima

In actuality, Prima is a restaurant, but one that does coffee well. Rather than treating coffee as “secondary” to the food, Prima puts an enormous amount of effort and resources into their coffee operation. As my introduction to NY coffee, I was definitely impressed by the quality of East Coast roasteries and what I perceived as a “more professional”…

Literati Cafe

Literati Cafe is a conveniently located, restaurant/coffee that is sort of a “one stop shop” for all your daily caffeine and food needs. Given that it is less of a coffee shop and more a cafe, it is hard to judge their quality based solely on the coffee. So before visiting, just keep that in mind. It is…