Well. Grumpy.
I was so psyched when I was directed to Café Grumpy to meet a friend. First of all, how cute is the name?? “Meet me at Café Grumpy.” I don’t know, I think it sounds…cute. And paired with the mad-face logo, and enticing photos on their website, thought it would be this wonderful, tucked away gem on 20th St.
After walking one avenue and six streets up in the 25°F weather, I wanted nothing more than to just have that warm cup of coffee in my hands. At Café Grumpy. So cute.
I was late (typical), and my friend, Mona, said she was just about to do some work, but they had a “no laptops” policy. I wouldn’t have expected less from a place named Grumpy. I thought it was kind of nice though — a strictly social cafe. Perfect for catching up. Only I didn’t realize they were closing up in ten minutes at 9pm.
I ordered a latte to go, which took some time for the barista to make. I was still so excited for my hot drink that would have a pretty design in the thin layer of foam just like the pictures on their website. It did look pretty — only it wasn’t hot. It was barely lukewarm. I would have asked him to warm it up, but they were closing and I didn’t want to be annoying.
Coldish coffee is one thing — this didn’t even taste good. As in, my stomach felt funny afterwards. As in, maybe the milk wasn’t good? As in, so not worth the $3.50.
BUT, I’ve read that the original outpost in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is supposed to be 10x better — apparently one of the best coffeehouses in NYC. Sad that the Chelsea one was so disappointing this time. There was still a whole menu of roasts that I thought I maybe should have tried instead. Maybe because it was closing time and the barista, who was actually really nice, was probably just rushed which lead to a subpar latte.
Whatever the case, my stomach still feels funny. So not cute.
Café Info:
Café Grumpy
224 West 20th St.
Btw 7th and 8th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
212.255.5511
Chelsea
x
Shy
Hmmm…bad milk or not, I don’t think I can psss up going with Mr. Grumpy himself, if you know what I mean 😉
NOSTALGIA! cant take it!!!! :'(
also: yeah, i got cocoa there (cuz i dont drink coffee) and it wasnt that great. they didnt have chai, which bummed me out. cute place in theory!
also: WHAT IS UP with all of the indie W. Village coffee shops closing at 8pm (Grounded) or 9pm (Paradise, Grumpy). Do they want Starbucks to win?!
On a sidenote: Shy, you need to go to this place called The Roast or The Plant or something. It’s on the SW corner of Greenwich Ave & 7th Ave.
Get their apple pie steamed drink. Yummm! xo
UM sorry for recommending this 🙁
Katie, I know re: early closings. I even said we should probably just go to Starbucks. Sad. I will try The Roast.
Marie, haha, it’s OK — at least we know…at least we know…
PS. How do you get a picture on your profile?? Doesn’t work for me!
Haha Farah — oh i KNOW Mr. Grumpy…as well as your love for anything coffee :). Let me know how it goes if you do stop by here…
As bad as the Mr. Grump closing early/no laptops allowed was, my grumpiness disappeared when we got to hangout Shyema! 🙂
Agreeeeed 🙂