I've been here a number of times when I head over to Greenpoint to pick up some pastries and breads at the nearby Polish bakery. There is a large back room area with plenty of seating. As I bring my laptop with me its a good spot to grab an iced coffee and get some work done. Strong wifi, and outlets by the upright tables along the wall. It's quiet without loud music playing so you can concentrate. Always friendly counter staff here. Nice cozy spot in a residential area. read more

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I came here on one of the hotter June days and man oh man it did not feel like the AC was on. There were no fans going either. It was weird. But besides these things this coffee shop is located in a quiet what seems to be a residential area and it is also near some art studios. I got an iced latte. It was a bit strong for me. The staff were nice. This place also has a whole back area with tables, outlets, a bathroom and a little bookshelf area. Great spot to get work done. read more

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I miss the Chelsea location but I love all the Cafe Grumpys. I went to this location when I first moved to NYC and I've been a fan of theirs for two decades now! Their coffee is wonderful and vibes in the cafe are amazing. read more

The coffee is good but the service is great. My favorite is Ralph. So sweet. Absolutely gem.

absolutely wonderful and attentive service from the person with the green hair - could not have had better service from them, they deserve a 1000% raise and a parking spot read more

Great working cafe with lots of outlets and space. There's tables right when you enter and further back. There's also a bathroom. The honey oat latte was decent; it didn't taste too different than anything I've already had. If you like sweet things, you'll enjoy it. read more

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Pricey... one size $4.25 Cold Brew, $4 pre-bottled. But worth it! LONG-lasting caffeine fix. Many of the pastries are gluten free and/or vegan and still moist af. Sometimes they're not labeled (esp for the weekday early birds coming in at 7:01am), so ask and be mindful of the contamination notice on the glass. Review of gf pastries RANKED-- Lemon Loaf $4 - Best deal. Can't go wrong. Like cake Citrus Olive Oil Bundt $5 - Smaller but more filling than the Lemon Loaf because it's suuper saturated with olive oil. ~~Read: moiiisssttt~~ Banana Walnut Muffin $3.50 - Great and also vegan! But lacking the VIP "muffin top" =( read more

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I have to say the customer service has improved over the years. Quite a few of the baristas they have hired actually make an effort to say hello. Which is not always the case in Greenpoint service in general. For me I think the baked goods are the best in the neighborhood and the coffee portions are a good size. I love their almond croissant and my kids always get excited when I bring home the jelly filled donut. Only suggestion would be to open earlier on the weekends. read more

Good coffee, quiet spot,. Really basic small coffee shop menu.

I'm down to try another Café Grumpy in another location because man, I just wasn't impressed. Maybe my brain couldn't get past the name of the coffee shop along with the vibe inside of the place. Or maybe I just stopped by at an off time. But I'll be honest... the place just kinda gave me a blah, (possibly grumpy?!) feeling. Okay, so we ordered two matcha lattes with oat milk - they deserved between a three and four star rating. On another note, apparently this location rates highly for working - I'll give them that. But, if you ask me, there are a lot more (and cooler) coffee shops within the Greenpoint and Williamsburg area... that you can work from. That's all I've got, kids. If there's one word that comes to mind for this establishment, it's... underwhelming. read more

I didn't order anything here because I simply came to meet with someome already here, but wow, what a spacious cafe! Also, their handsoap smells incredible! Apparently it's Dial, but I would've believed it came straight from Mount Olympus. read more

Underwhelming. For a $4-5 coffee drink, the cappuccino looked and tasted similar to what I'd expect to get at a gas station. This is only an issue with this particular grumpy location - the others are great. I suspect the barista wasn't trained or didn't know how to make espresso drinks, but given that grumpy's differentiation with, say, dunkin donuts, is coffee quality, this was really disappointing. Won't come here again, and if you find yourself in greenpoint is suggest you go to odd fox or homecoming instead. Excellent coffee shops with talented baristas. read more

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Cafe grumpy is for sure... definitely lives up to the name. No smile, subtle jabs at us ordering and coffee was yikes

ALL the pastries sell out before noon! The capitalist agenda has taken over! New York's night scene is dead!!!

Ordered iced mocha that was approaching $7 and maybe maxed out at 12 ounces. For the rest of the day I was grumpy. Ah, ha, I get it now. read more

Café Grumpy - All price and no size makes Jack a grumpy boy. - A cold coffee beverage in a clear plastic cup with a lid, featuring a hand-drawn face and the text 'Café Grumpy'. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The coffee here can't be beat! Excellent cold brews. If you're as caffeine-addicted as I am, you'll love Cafe Grumpy! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is it's a bit pricey, but that's Greenpoint for ya. read more

I bought a bag of Ethiopia beans from Whole Foods. It was fresh - dated 6/3/22 - and brewed both French Press style and cold brewed with a Chemex filter. This coffee is very "flat" and does not exhibit the flavor profile described on the bag. I tried increasing the coffee to water ratio as well as the steep time and it's just not very good. read more

Incredible coffee. Smells so good and tastes even better. They are nice people too. Quick service to boot.

A coworking space is nearly $400 a month- but at grumpys with a 3.25 latte a day, I spend 97.50 a month. All jokes aside - this is where remote workers and students come and park for the whole day. As a remote worker myself, the environment feels like an office, which I find comforting, sort of like an "we're all in this together" type of feel. I highly recommend this cozy environment to come and grab some coffee and git' er done! read more

Cafe Grumpy is very spacious with lots of seating although it's pretty packed occasionally. My iced latte was good but a bit expensive at $5.25 (there's an up charge for it being iced instead of hot). Overall it was a good experience read more

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The baristas can be pretty alienating. Not really in an overt way. Mostly by systematically refusing any gesture of human fellowship, such as "hi", or, "how are you". I guess inhospitable hospitality is appealing to some, but having high school level social anxiety insinuated into my day by moody 20/30 somethings was not exactly why I chose to go out instead of make coffee at home. I get it. No one important saw your look book during fashion week or whatever. Whatever it is, I'm sorry you don't feel great about yourself. But are you treating people poorly because you're in pain or are you in pain because you treat people poorly? ‍ https://www.amazon.com/dp/162361046X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Gpi3BbSQT6DAK read more

If you need to find a real life oxymoron then look no further than cafe grumpy. Vanessa , Nicole and Steph are the highlight of my coffee break. Bringing smiles to the neighborhood and slinging some amazing drinks. Don't sleep on their assortment of pastries as well. read more

This is Ray's Cafe!!! I had a iced latte here in the afternoon. It is spacious, lots of seats and very convenient to charge your phone or laptop. They also offer lots of books and you can read free of charge. Almost everyone was working on their computer. It was super quiet and the atmosphere made me feel like there are girls like Hannah, writing their first novel and struggling in their intimate relationships. Really nice to finally enter Ray's cafe! read more

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Stars for having outdoor seating! Stars for homey location! Stars for amble indoor size to "work" from "home"! Stars for food and bev choices including muffins and ice tea/hot tea/chai tea and obvsss coffee! Stars for wifi! Zero stars the actual meh coffee. Not that hot, in more ways than one My cousin lovess dragging me to this place! read more

NIRVANA. OK, perhaps that's not how I would describe my experience at Cafe Grumpy, but that's definitely the band that was playing the whole time. And I like Kurt Cobain as much as the next guy. The barista woman seemed to have taken the name of the establishment to heart. She really was kind of grumpy; but not in a laughably cantankerous, vaguely lecherous Walter Matthau sort of way. More like an "It's 4 pm and I'm pissed because I have to deal with you and I still haven't had my morning coffee yet" way. And that doesn't even make sense, because she works in a coffee shop. I tipped her in an effort to cheer her up. No luck. My chai latte turned out to be nothing special, and actually a bit watery. However, I was more interested in a comfortable place to get some work done, and Grumpy was just that. I did wander into the back before I left, and it turns out that this place is deceptively large; I really didn't need to sit at a table with that other guy. He was grumpy in an "I wish this guy would shower before he sat right on top of me" way. read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in Brooklyn! This is their 'flagship' location in Greenpoint. Excellent coffee and drinks as you've come to expect from all things Cafe Grumpy. Baristas are knowledgeable and friendly. They take credit card via Square which is convenient. They also have an assortment of pastries and baked goods if you have the munchies. What i really love about this space is that it is HUGE - very roomy with a seating areas in front and as well as in the back with high ceilings. Plenty of seating and tables for both individuals and groups. Outlets are spread out throughout for your convenience and free WiFi is fast. Great place to enjoy a great brew or espresso drink and get work done. Don't forget to support your local business by continuing to order food and drink if you do decide to camp out for a bit. If I lived closer, I would be here all the time! read more

I would give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the below average customer service. It is a shame because the coffee and pastries are amazing. However the staff can be downright rude sometimes. I hesitate going in and usually go to other coffee shops because of the negative experiences I have each time. By accident I left the door open to the juice refrigerator. The barista started pointing to it and saying some verbal command of mmm mmm trying to get me to close it. Other times I go in there I give a tip and say thank you and I get no positive feedback. The name Cafe Grumpy really stands true to their name! read more

I like to review coffee shoppes based on customer service and quality of drink and ive never had a negative time at this cafe grumpy, my barista leann had a great demeanour and explained every confusing named drink to me. she made great conversation and had my order done in minutes. Also the raspberry donuts were my favourite pastry and i really wish they brought them back. I always invite my friends over to this cafe over any. Thank you Leann for making me a returning customer read more

Most of coffee shops are very cramped and spaceless, seat next to seat, table next to table, one have to maneuver one's way onto their seat. They are pale in comparison with cafe grumpy, cafe grumpy is quite big, aside from plenty of seats( one can easily get a seat), there still got a huge space left, environment is very peaceful and quiet. Besides, Many books placed on shelf, which is very thoughtful. Ps: two giant mirrors on the wall are a bonus, for someone like me:) read more

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I had a great experience today at Cafe Grumpy. As most of you know, Cafe Grumpy is the place of work for several characters on the HBO series hit Girls. Anyways, I got talking with the manager who's the inspiration behind the character Ray on the show. He was nice enough to tell me all about the cast and what their preferences are when they come into the cafe. He also brought me upstairs and showed me his office where the scene of Marni being fired takes place. He told me that plot was was based on a true occurrence that happened in the Cafe. He shared it with Lena and she wrote in for the following season. Check this place out if you want some good coffee some aight macaroons and are a fan of the HBO series hit Girls. If you play your cards right, the manager may give you the behind the scenes/inside scoop tour of the cafe. read more

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The customer service of this place is top notch. Their coffee beans are incredible. I've had many of their different flavored summertime lemonades and every single one has also been delicious. At barista was super friendly. The owners are also very nice and welcoming. This is a great café to go to. Highly recommend! read more

This cafe is appropriately named; the barista was very grumpy. If it was under any other title, I might be annoyed. I know people are supposed to be rude in New York or something, but this was a different kind of grumpy. So kuddos for fitting your name? Apart from the service, I think the logo is cute but the interior is drab. If grumpy is your thing, then make up for it with style. I think it could've been colored nicely with all sorts of shades of gray(just ask Drake, grays go), but instead it was boring and not well thought out. This is Brooklyn, you have to up your game. If you're going with a theme, commit. I also judge a place HARD by its cold brew. Again, this is Brooklyn, I should rarely be let down in the place where iced coffee was reincarnated into cold brew. Sadly I was. Couldn't finish it. Now I'm grumpy. read more

Great coffee, but on the expensive side. I loved my drink, the Grumpy Egg Nog (Cold Brew + Egg Nog), but it was $6 plus tip and tax. They do have a pretty large seating area, some in the front and more in the back. Nice spot to get some work done. Free wifi is a plus. read more

This is the perfect place to study, read, relax, reflect, etc...it.was a library coffee shop vibe... I have been going everyday for the past week and everyone that comes is very polite, are working or studying and are respectful of others (like they step outside to take a call even though its a cafe and they don't have to). I don't drink coffee so can't speak to that! The pastries are yummy! I love the brownie, and the chocolate coconut macaroon. The blueberry hibiscus tea is nice and refreshing. I love hot chocolate...tried it..It was not rich in taste, something was deff missing...but it could just be that the person who made it needs more practice... It's great for bike riders (like me)..deff lots of space to park & lock your bike! ® read more

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This is a great work cafe. It's huge I think it used to be a dance studio or something. I ordered hot chocolate, which I am sure is the worst thing on their menu because it literally didn't taste like chocolate or sweet at all. It could have just been a barista error, but since I really went to this place to work, whatever. It was fine. It was four dollars, but whatever. read more

If you like real coffee, come here. This location is better than the one in Chelsea-it's bigger and less crowded (it's always a mad rush to fight for a seat in Chelsea). Came here on a sunny day-ahh. The boo got a coffee which was a long pour over process-they took so much care and effort towards making it. We "ooh-ed" and "ahh-ed" and made cute comments but the server was not amused. She remained grumpy the entire time. The coffee was good, however, and I got the hot chocolate. If you're wanting something sweet and full of sugar, don't come here. Everything's pretty much pure and straightforward. The lady next to me also chatted me up and gave me some recommendations on other places to check out. This place had a very warm, locals vibe to it-I dug it! read more

Best place to come and do work while drinking a great pour over coffee There are spacious tables, powerpoints, wifi and the best cups of coffee I have found in New York. I spent a lot of time bumming about in coffee shops across the city and this place is by far my favorite. A bit intensely hipster but not unnerving. It is a bit of a walk to get here from the closest train station though. read more

I love this place so much, I have bought merchandise! Yes, the coffee is freshly made with their own roasted beans. You can walk to the back and watch the whole process if your looking for some entertainment while you drink your coffee. Something about Grumpy's coffee gives you that extra kick you need...not to feel so Grumpy. Comfy chairs are plentiful. It's usually pretty quiet and not too noisey like a lot of coffee shops. The atmosphere here inspires creative thought, so get out your mac and start working...everyone else does. The Barista's are fantastic, they really know their coffee and make every latte a work of art. Prices are reasonable and they dont make a fuss when using a credit card. This is a great place to relax with a fine cup of java or to work on a project. read more

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Wow @ the harsh comments Every time I go everyone is super friendly.. This place is a hidden gem.... So many coffee shops on Manhattan Ave and I walk pass all of them to get to Cafe Grumpy for my HeartBreaker Espresso. My husband loves their flat white!!! read more

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Café Grumpy you are most certainly amazing, I had an incredible experience here yesterday. They have so many selections and prices are very good. Every thing is just delicious is all I can say. The team was really welcoming and service is wonderful. I just wish I lived closer so I could be a regular at Café Grumpy. read more