Broken Cup Cafe LLC

11/18/07

Shocked

by omally25 at Citysearch

They fired Rory. I couldn't believe it. He was my favorite. They can't seem to hold onto anyone at this place.

• Pros: nice place.

07/04/07

The Broken Cup

by saadun at Citysearch

A quaint little place

Charming, shyful, a little out of place

With nothing broken

Save for the name.

Many a time I sat there

In yellow falls

In bitter winters

In joyful springs

In lazy summers.

Sipping steaming coffee

Munching scrumptious cakes

Dreaming of glory and fame.

Mending my broken heart

In a place where nothing is broken

Save for the name.

Saadun Suayeh

June 23, 2007

Written at the Broken Cup

• Pros: A good place to go, especially when low...
• Cons: Usually closes by eight or earlier.

06/30/07

Broken Cup Ain't Broken at All...

by thurly at Citysearch

I think I was there when the previous reviewer came in. I don't think I'll miss her or her friend. What a PITA. That said, Bruce, one of the owners of the coffee shop, is a grump -- the kind of grump who enjoys getting as much as he enjoys dishing it out. Personally, I find him utterly charming and a bit dashing around his rough edges. The other owner, Bob, is just one of the nicest people in the world. They don't have a lot of ammenities at the Broken Cup, but their expresso (latte, cappuccino) is the best in the neighborhood. I go, perhaps 2-3 times a day. The regulars are like a big family. Mornings are spent group thinking the NYTimes crossword. The strangers are welcome. I often go with my 2 year old daughter. She's a dynamo. They have always been wonderful with us. (Bruce says: Don't let her stand on the banquette! Some idiot kid just fell of of it. I say: No problem. I get it. It's not a big deal.)

If you like Cheers, if you like Friends, you will like the Broken Cup. Just remember to drop your attitude at the door. You can socialize with the strangers or keep to yourself. It's a great place.

Thurly

• Pros: Great salads, pastries, and especially great expresso drinks. Love the owners and regulars.
• Cons: Some neighborhood creep complains about how we take over the sidewalk. Grrr...