08/07/09

True to their name!

by tjc10011

Exactly the kind of business that should not be welcome in Chelsea- a neighborhood that has worked so hard to hold on to the dying breed of cozy, neighborly businesses all the while being pummeled by Gap, Starbucks, etc.

This is a small quaint cafe with a really bad attitude.

There are signs up stating "no laptop use". After asking why, the lovely gentleman behind the counter said, "we don't like people to linger."

"Linger"???? really?

Am I allowed to read a book while I sip my coffee? Or just a magazine- how many pages of my magazine am I allowed to read before I have to leave?

Can I sit and talk to my friend? Or is that not allowed either... maybe just a quick chat- we won't get into anything too deep or heavy over coffee.

Unbelievable...

I suggest if customers annoy you after a certain amount of time and you want them to leave, don't open a little coffee shop in a residential neighborhood, fool. Or don't allow for any seating at all- why not just have take-out business? Better yet, have you thought about a desk job?

I hate bad attitude- and I hate this sort of stupidity in my neighborhood. It's just so counterproductive.

• Pros: location
• Cons: run by idiots

12/19/08

Amazing Cappucinos

by tyahma

The cappucinos are below the radar, but they are the most Italinate drinks you can get this side of an Alitalia flight.

• Pros: The cappucinos, espressos and the muffind
• Cons: Lack of Wifi, man.

06/07/08

Coffee heaven

by NativeNYer5296

THE place for anyone who cares about quality. Excellent coffee, made with care. Every cup made to order in the Clover, which is a huge leap forward in coffee brewing. Menu usually has a half dozen coffees from around the world. It changes monthly, so I go regularly to sample them all. I am constantly amazed and delighted by the flavors and aromas. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

• Pros: Outstanding coffee, made to order.
• Cons: Could use more seating.