La Cabra
The Danish roaster whose East Village bakery cafe brought Scandinavian light roasts and cardamom buns to New York.
Example
Order a filter coffee rather than a milk drink and the ultralight Nordic roast reads closer to tea, which is the whole reason people make the trip.
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Frequently asked questions
What is different about Nordic-style coffee?
Lighter roasting that highlights acidity and origin flavor instead of roastiness. Order a filter coffee to taste the difference clearly.
Which La Cabra location and when?
East Village original before 11 am for full pastry cases. SoHo works better midday when shopping downtown.
When should I arrive for the pastries?
Early in the morning at the East Village shop, when the cases are full. The cardamom buns sell out, and the SoHo location suits a midday shopping break better.
