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Cafe Grumpy

Coffee Shop$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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    Gary W.
    "My go to place in Grand Central for great coffee"(7 Tips)
    Aaron A.
    "Their house roasted espresso is fabulous!"(38 Tips)
    Nick H.
    "Get something other than black iced coffee."(14 Tips)
    Emiel S.
    "El Diamond pour over 👌🏼"(3 Tips)
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  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 29, 2018
    There is a lot to like about Grumpy as a daily morning coffee stop at the end of your morning commute. Great espresso & cold brew(strong yet so smooth doesn't have that sour aftertaste that I despise)
  • Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide
    The latest branch of this fast-growing local chain / coffee roaster, a favorite of ours, is located in a former Starbucks and joins Joe the Art of Coffee in Grand Central Station. (5/14)
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Jacob B.heart icon on user image
    Jacob BriarsApril 1, 2015
    Slightly harried service but better than the other Midtown options. Espresso machine much more popular than Drip, because of those queues, might be a rare spot where pour-over is faster than espresso
  • Ethan C.heart icon on user image
    Ethan CNovember 29, 2014
    Friendly staffs, good consistent coffee & cute orange espresso machine :) They take credit cards - unlike Joe coffee which is also in Grand Central.
  • Kevin O.heart icon on user image
    Kevin O'NeillAugust 31, 2016
    For the options around here this is your best choice for a good espresso pull. Otherwise head over to Bryant park for blue bottle, bluestone or la colombe.
  • Jean 💜
    Jean 💜September 29, 2014
    The almond flat white is both nectar of the gods and liquid cacao.
  • Project Latte: a NYC cafe culture guide
    The Grand Central Station branch of this fast-growing local chain / coffee roaster, a favorite of ours, is on the soulless side, with decor that nods toward the Grumpy identity via the color orange.
  • Benjamin L.heart icon on user image
    Benjamin LodiJanuary 4, 2020
    Excellent espresso, retro atmosphere, great counter for people watching. I especially appreciate the minimally-sweet mocha; no coffee-flavored hot chocolate here.
  • Aaron A.heart icon on user image
    Aaron AllonSeptember 29, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Their house roasted espresso is fabulous! I'm also a big fan of their single origin in house roasts for coffee at home -- great way to start the day.
  • Dan D.heart icon on user image
    Dan DickinsonSeptember 16, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    An oasis in the coffee wasteland of Midtown East. Iced lattes are consistently good, and three varieties of iced tea are worth trying when you need a change.
  • Timelessnomad
    TimelessnomadApril 8, 2015
    Easy to grab a quick coffee here during commuter hours. Line moves fast. You'll find it right before on the east side doors of GCT near all the shops.
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    CalvinJune 13, 2015
    Great coffee. They roast their own beans. One of the best coffees I've had in Manhattan. Not really any seating, but awesome take away flat whites!
  • Buseto
    BusetoFebruary 1, 2015
    Perfect place to read, write or catch up with a friend. Great ambiance with plenty of seating. Nobody is grumpy here except for me needing coffee.
  • Daniel H.heart icon on user image
    Daniel H.August 21, 2015
    Great use of a former small Starbucks location in Grand Central. Sit at the counter along the big windows and people watch as you enjoy your coffee.
  • Mario C.heart icon on user image
    Mario ChapelaJune 28, 2018
    Great coffee, good music, their logo is awesome
  • Bassimheart icon on user image
    BassimJune 2, 2015
    Tell me about Cafe Grumpy, I'll tell you about a Pour-over cup of coffee! Also, don't miss their delicious cookies!
  • Susan S.
    Susan S.April 26, 2015
    Latte was decent, the foam/milk was thick and fluffy - it's $4.50 for a small. They don't do any flavored shots like vanilla which was kind of disappointing. Their pastry display looked good too!
  • Diana O.heart icon on user image
    Diana OlympiaMarch 6, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    best option for good coffee if you're coming/going through Grand Central. got some interesting seasonal specials sometimes
  • Bryant B.heart icon on user image
    Bryant BalatbatNovember 8, 2016
    This location makes a pretty good cortado. The place is pretty narrow with shallow bar tables, but it should be more than enough room for most people.
  • Rebecca L.
    Rebecca LitovskySeptember 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Enjoyed a cappuccino and almond croissant. Both exceeded my expectations for being in a train station.
  • Michael N.
    Michael NovakOctober 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    A compact Cafe Grumpy offering the full menu. Some seating, but perfect for grabbing a coffee before the train or some beans for home.
  • Alberto S.heart icon on user image
    Alberto SimonAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Cafe grumpy is fantastic and I usually just get what's brewing and it's delicious.
  • Mischaheart icon on user image
    MischaApril 13, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Great drip, and better than any starbucks around. They take credit cards, and line moves pretty fast.
  • Alyssa B.heart icon on user image
    Alyssa B.September 19, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    They have soy milk (among Starbucks, Tartinery inside GCT). Iced soy vanilla latte easily becomes $7 !
  • Chet M.heart icon on user image
    Chet ManciniApril 8, 2015
    Best coffee in midtown. Get a flat white because these people knew what that meant before Starbucks did.
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    EdSeptember 8, 2017
    best midtown coffee I’ve tried yet, pastry is regular but definitely fresh the above average
  • Najla A.heart icon on user image
    Najla AlNovember 4, 2016
    Their coffee was ok but u shouldn't miss it. In love with their logo.
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonMarch 15, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The blueberry muffin and quality coffee here is sometimes what gets me out of bed in the morning
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenOctober 23, 2014
    Great pour over! I took the barista's recommendation of Las Flores and wasn't disappointed.
  • Jag F.heart icon on user image
    Jag FirerwalkerMarch 18, 2016
    Even so that the queue are long it is super quick. I don't know how it is humanly possible, but they do it. Great coffee- just to small size
  • Nick G.heart icon on user image
    Nick GorczynskiJanuary 18, 2015
    Unlike other locations, you CAN order a quick pre-made coffee here before you catch your train.
  • Mischaheart icon on user image
    MischaMay 12, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    The place knows how to manage the crowd, even from 8:30 to 10 they know how to keep the line moving
  • Sandra R.
    Sandra RubinchikNovember 30, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Grab your milk, lid and straw, and then keep moving! If you crowd the milk station for five bumbling minutes, you deserve every “rude” New York eye-roll you get.
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    BruceJuly 8, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    I love there cold brews they don’t play around and the staff is really dope .
  • Nick H.heart icon on user image
    Nick HJune 4, 2014
    Get something other than black iced coffee. I don't know if it's the "Brooklyn" hipster view to like odd things but the coffee certainly tastes just like that....odd.
  • Kim B.heart icon on user image
    Kim BarkeAugust 26, 2016
    Excellent coffee and gluten free pastries to go. Very limited seating.
  • rhea s.heart icon on user image
    rhea sunshineFebruary 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The best coffee my whole trip. Bringing beans home. Love the face.😠
  • Svetlana N.heart icon on user image
    Svetlana NovokshonovaOctober 7, 2014
    Yummy tastes for those who is fed up with all that starbucks thing. No WC inside
  • Fee D.
    Fee DoyleDecember 5, 2018
    Fun crew and hardworking- really crank the espresso shots during rush hours.
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LaBarJanuary 30, 2016
    Nothing like the Chelsea location. Limited seating, no WiFi and I am resisting the urge to clean their floors. Oh, btw, it's actually on Lex @ 43rd.
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RFebruary 10, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    pour over happy hour from 6-8pm. Any selection of coffee $2.75!
  • Anuj M.heart icon on user image
    Anuj MathurMarch 10, 2016
    quick turnaround, always perfectly done cortados.
  • Sydney L.heart icon on user image
    Sydney LimJune 27, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Line is always long but it moves fast. Their cold brew is excellent.
  • Abhay S.heart icon on user image
    Abhay ShahAugust 31, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    excellent coffee & service!
  • Adamheart icon on user image
    AdamFebruary 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    They have excellent coffee and authentic lamingtons!
  • Worldbizheart icon on user image
    WorldbizDecember 14, 2019
    Love the coffee! Small seating space. 1.12.2019
  • Molly S.heart icon on user image
    Molly StoddartApril 27, 2015
    Tiny place inside Grand Central, good coffee and fast service.
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseJanuary 17, 2015
    A welcomed replacement to yet another midtown Starbucks! Yummy lattes and cute logo🐱
  • Scott Kleinbergheart icon on user image
    Scott KleinbergFebruary 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent latte here!
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RFebruary 10, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    commuter combo special, brewed coffee + muffin. $3.50!
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