If you're in NYC and want a good cup of coffee, check out one of these places: Third Rail (got me through my first semester at NYU) Stumptown (I'm usually at

If you're in NYC and want a good cup of coffee, check out one of these places: Third Rail (got me through my first semester at NYU) Stumptown (I'm usually at the 8th St. spot but the Ace Hotel location is just as good) Joe Cafe Grumpy Everyman Espresso 9th Street Espresso @ Chelsea Market Note that none of these has signed up with CUPS. I doubt any of them will, either, since (I bet) there are thin margins in selling excellent coffee.