Café Grumpy - Lower East Side

The barista Rex was so kind and helpful, and helped us prepare a huge order for the set we were working on. He made every drink carefully and quickly and even helped us get them packed up for travel. Couldn't have asked for a better experience! Thank you :)

Small little coffee shop, the barista was very nice. There isn't room inside to sit and they only have one bench outside for seating but there's an entire park on the other side of the street where there's plenty of seating. It's a very nice way to spend some time, if you have it. Just sit and relax with your drink and pastry. The park has shade from the tall beautiful trees that surround it and there are jungle gyms so if you have a little one, both of you will have something to do. I got the Honey Oat Latte with a blueberry scone. Both were delicious, definitely gave me the morning pick me up I needed to start my day.

Charming small local café—great spot for a quick stop if you’re in the area. Cozy atmosphere, good coffee, and friendly service!

I’ve been here a few times and I can say now the workers in general are just nasty people and I stopped going here after last week. They stand around and gossip and make inappropriate comments. A barista lost his temper and shouted at a customer for making a complaint about their latte. It’s not only off putting to customers but just a terrible reflection of the company. In any other setting you’d have to have some self control working in a public setting. When I asked to speak to a manager, they just defended the workers without any hesitation probably so they don’t have to deal with it. I’m sure it wasn’t even reported. More customers will just be avoiding this place since the reputation is awful. No one replies to reviews so I’ll be reporting these experiences.

I asked for a honey oat latte without ice, so I ended up getting HALF a full-priced coffee. So people who get it with ice are getting coffees that are half ice? This is after I asked the barista which honey oat people prefer (hot or cold), and he treated me like I asked him for his mother’s bra size. Another reviewer put a red circle around this employee and identified him as providing really bad service. Agreed, he’s rude & condescending.

I ordered a seasonal cardamom rose latte with oat milk and it was divine ($6). I was so happy because there was no upcharge for non dairy milk and the guy was so nice and cool.

Love Grumpy coffee, they have the best coffee in NYC. Most of their new locations like this one only have enough space for taking out but that doesn't matter they still have the most aromatic and tastiest coffee. I regularly buy their Honduras roast (red catuai). The baristas in that location are very friendly and more than once gave my some useful answers to questions I had about the area or where to get stuff as I am not a local.

If the manager ( lady ) or the guy with curly hair take care of you will be and amazing service. But if the BOLD GUY sell anything to you check the prices because he changes the prices and he is rude. Small cooffee size for $7