I'm always looking for a good local coffee shop to go to for some great coffee and to catch up with some after work sessions on my laptop and I'm super excited to be writing about this one.
Located in the Fordham "Little Italy" section of the Bronx, this coffee shop is community-focused created by women activists to empower local women through training and employment, while serving as an inclusive cafe welcoming students, faculty and residents. They offer very affordable coffee drinks, along with matcha, tea, hot chocolate and seasonal drinks. A couple of sweet treats to purchase as well to go hand in hand with your drink. They sell items made by some of the employees and they have a selective amount of cards and games, great for casual fun.
I enjoyed the whole ambience of the cafe. It was so pretty and comfortable. From the music playing softly in the background to the friendly service being provided by the staff I was comfortable in looking around, taking some pictures, and asking a couple of questions about the place and items on the menu. I then found my seat, sat down and did my work and enjoyed everything I purchased.
That was an Iced brown sugar banana latte, a pumpkin spice cupcake and an extra one to go along with a vanilla brown sugar hot matcha for the road.
The coffee had an excellent taste with bits of crushed bananas with creamy cold foam blended in. It was so good. The pumpkin spice cupcake was just small and sweet enough to satisfy my appetite and match the flavors of the coffee. It was money well spent that didn't cost me an arm and a leg like some NYC coffee houses can. Grounds made my experience a perfect fall afternoon and will now definitely become a regular spot for me. Yes, stop by for something to drink, they do close at five. I would say just the right time for the night time fun ahead!
If that becomes an option, make a visit to one of plenty restaurant attractions in the area. They have a great variety! So support your neighborhood gems and small businesses because we need them.
I'm giving Grounds Cafe two thumbs up!
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