Thursday, June 08, 2006

coffee and commutes

I am addicted to coffee. It's a fact.
For this reason, I decided I needed to scope out the best spots for iced coffee that would be on the way to the places I go ever morning (be it work, to volunteer, or to class). Starbucks is not an option.
My findings are as follows:
1. If I am willing to take a massive detour, I could go to 71 Irving. I am rarely EVER early enough to go there, so I knew I needed more options. However, 71 Irving is always always always incredible, no matter what I get. Bonus points for having tables and chairs I can study in at night.
2. If I am on my way to St. Vincent's, there is Champignon on 22nd and 7th. Doesn't look that special from outside, but their iced coffee is amazing. Total cost: $1.50
3. If I am on my way to work at 111 8th Avenue, I walk 2 blocks further down 8th, to 14th, and hit up The Sweetheart. It's my favorite place on this list. Total Cost: $2.00
4. If I am heading across 23rd, to take the 6 up to Hunter, I always manage to stop at J'adore. The best part about my trips to J'adore is that the only time I go to Hunter is at 7am, and the place is open and empty. No lines, no bullshit. Just damn good iced coffee.
5. If I am making the treck to work at 49th and 8th, I make a tiny detour into Murray's bagels. Ri-DONK-ulous coffee. Bonus points for excellent bagels with light plain cream cheese and tomatoes.

I think I could go for Murray's right now.

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