What to know
At a Glance
Hours
- Sunday to Saturday
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
What regulars say
Cafe Grumpy is a must-visit coffee shop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, offering a top-tier coffee experience with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The shop serves high-quality beverages, including expertly crafted vanilla lattes, and provides a comfortable space to work, relax, or catch up with friends. With friendly and efficient service, plenty of seating options, and a great selection of pastries, Cafe Grumpy is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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Frequently asked
- Where is Cafe Grumpy?
- Cafe Grumpy is at 193 Meserole Ave in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
- How is Cafe Grumpy rated?
- Cafe Grumpy has a 4.4-star rating from 425 Google reviews.
- Can you work from Cafe Grumpy?
- Yes, Cafe Grumpy is laptop-friendly and works for getting things done. It has WiFi and power outlets.
- Does Cafe Grumpy serve specialty coffee?
- Yes, Cafe Grumpy serves specialty coffee.
- Does Cafe Grumpy have good pastries?
- Yes, Cafe Grumpy is known for its pastries.
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About Cafe Grumpy
Cafe Grumpy opened in 2005 as the original location of what became one of New York's most influential specialty coffee brands. Founded by Caroline Bell and Chris Timbrell in what was then an uncharted stretch of Greenpoint, the festively orange, airy cafe sits beside Grumpy's own roastery, making it both a neighborhood gathering spot and a working window into how third-wave coffee gets made in Brooklyn. The space features a huge shelf of free books, generous communal seating, and the kind of casual, anti-pretension energy that put the brand on the map. The coffee program runs on Cafe Grumpy's house-roasted beans, sourced through long-term direct relationships with farmers in Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia. Espresso is pulled tight, milk drinks are competently executed, and the rotating single-origin pour-overs reward the regulars who come in for them. Cafe Grumpy has been featured on HBO's Girls (the Brooklyn HBO comedy filmed several scenes here), profiled by every major NYC food publication, and is widely credited as one of the shops that made Greenpoint a destination neighborhood for coffee.