Eden T.
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Park at Kims is my latest little obsession.
Upon entering, I was greeted by the staff warmly, and my order came out with a little smiley face to signal I had asked for it sweet.
The coffee is a tad bit more on the acidic side, but just a light touch, so that it's not overpowering, but more so a little nudge at the end of each sip.
They use expensive beans here, and the owner seems to really enjoy their craft and the way they greet, speak, and interact with the guests shows how much they love coffee and community.
The space itself is more on the medium side (at least for Downtown Manhattan), where quite a few cafes have trouble seating 2 groups. The ambiance is light, warm, and cozy. There's a good amount of seating, unless you're coming by on a weekend, where the line gets a little longer and the seats become scarce and well sought out.
Demographic here tends to lean a little bit on the pretentious side, at least for what I'm used to in the LES. That, fashion m*kers, and the smiski/samba wearing type of girlies.
The coffee makes it worth it. I like to sip and finish my drink at the cafe, allowing myself a little escape from the bustling nature of Chinatown that's very lively just outside the door.
New fave coffee place in the city, and thankfully, it's right in my neighborhood. :)