Money Magazine Best Cities

Money Magazine Best Cities

Money Magazine Best Cities

The difference between a good cup of coffee and a bad one can be striking. Good coffee comes not just from fine coffee beans but also from careful roasting and skilled brewing. Likewise, good espresso is an art -- and in New York City it's not hard to find. Dozens of world-class coffee shops have popped up all over New York City over the last few years. In other words, there's no reason to settle for low-quality, even if you don't know the difference between an Americano and a Macchiato (the former is espresso with 1-2 cups of water; the latter is a shot of espresso with a bit of steamed milk). Look no further to find the best cup of coffee in NYC.

Where to Find the Best Espresso and Green Coffee

Gimme! Coffee: Baristas at Gimme! Coffee take their espresso seriously. Very seriously. Hailed as one of the city's finest coffee shops, Gimme! serves up expertly-steamed lattes and perfectly prepared espresso shots. All of Gimme! Coffee's baristas undero intensive training before they pull a single shot -- and this pays off. One of the city's most ethical coffee roasters, Gimme! trades exclusively with free-trade and organic products; the company also supports the community by hosting sustainability lectures, sponsoring AIDS relief work and preserving historic buildings.

Cafe Grumpy: If you're in Chelsea, Park Slope or Greenpoint, stop in for a cup of coffee or an elaborately-designed latte. The Chelsea and Greenpoint locations are perfect on a long Saturday afternoon; the Park Slope, Brooklyn location is best suited for customers on the go (i.e., there's nowhere to sit).


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