After a while of no travels at all, we left New York for a trip through Philadelphia. As any other city, sensible Covid-restrictions are in place (as of December 2020). This means no indoor dining, or coffee drinking. Location #1: Location #2: The first hello to the Philadelphia coffee scene happened at Elixr. Hailed as… Read More Elixr Philadelphia – distanced goodness
When we visited, we had a long 6ft distanced chat with the owner Nigel and noticed how much we missed these conversations (thanks, Covid). We had our eyes on this cafe ever since it opened in early 2020. A very purpose-designed and -built store and the love for coffee shining through every post. He has… Read More Drip Brooklyn – 2021 off to a good start
A quick visit to New York, combined with some exploring in Long Island City. We visited: Partners Coffee. Google maps: Partners Coffee 26-25 Jackson Ave Long Island City, NY 11101 The place is right between Queens Plaza and Court Square, and really only minutes of subway away from Manhattan. It was a damp, rainy, cold… Read More Partners Coffee LIC – warm on a rainy day
A short subway ride away from mid town Manhattan, we ventured to visit a true gem in Brooklyn: BKG Coffee Roasters just South of Wlliamsburg. Google maps: The area is perfect for exploring, and fortunately has a very different vibe from Williamsburg – not many Zara stores or Peter Luger’s in sight. The cafe is… Read More BKG Coffee Brooklyn – get away from the crowds
A few steps from the Highline park in New York, there is a good alternative to the many (and gigantic) Starbucks in Chelsea: Terremoto Coffee. Google maps: Naturally integrated in a small side street, they also have some seats outside to enjoy the beautiful spring day. And the construction zone should be gone soon –… Read More Terremoto Coffee NY – Jasmine punch, not cheap