Café Grumpy
The Greenpoint-born roaster with the scowling cup logo, a pioneer of New York's specialty coffee wave since 2005.
Example
The Meserole Avenue original is both the roastery and the room where the show Girls filmed, so a cup there comes with the neighborhood attached.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Café Grumpy still relevant with newer roasters around?
Yes. It trades novelty for consistency, and the Greenpoint original has genuine neighborhood roots the newer shops are still earning.
Which location should a visitor pick?
Greenpoint for the original room and roastery. The Manhattan shops are commuter counters, fine but less atmospheric.
Is Café Grumpy a good gift stop?
Yes. Bags of the Greenpoint roast and the scowling cup merchandise travel well, and the roastery location is the natural place to pick both up.
