We made our first café jaunt through Chelsea yesterday to visit Café Grumpy on a quiet street just off of the incredibly unquiet 7th Avenue.

I love their logo.

They also have a quirky name, as the word ‘grumpy’ made me think my son and I would be visiting a coffee house/diner where I would have to explain to the waitress (not barista) what an espresso is. The internet reviews I read before hand re-assured me, promising one of the best espressos in the city.

The atmosphere and service were quite pleasant; thus turning the name, Café Grumpy, into a fun and stylish part of the experience.

The café is mellow chic, with a soft and light décor. Generous use of space for the tables.

And the espresso was a treat, putting it in the class of specialty espresso bars in the city.

Check the video out : Is that an impression of Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ in the crema of my espresso?

If you’re grumpy then visit Café Grumpy to help sort yourself out.

Address

Café Grumpy - 224 West 20th Street, New York between 7th & 8th Avenues. 1 Train at 18th Street. CE Trains at 23rd Street. FV Trains at 23rd Street.

Music

Serge Gainsbourg – Chatterton

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