Good For: Free Wi-fi in the middle of the day, eating half a cake before taking it in a box home.
While the space itself is a little bit cramped, and topped with a neon "Dolcera" sign, Cousin John's gives more than enough room and all the free wireless internet that anyone can handle. Along with some stools outside, the place seems more ideal for subway commuters on their way to the 2 and 3 trains than for a prolonged stay. However, for those who can spare a few minutes inside, and can resist the mouth-watering cakes that are ushered by every few minutes to be delivered or taken out, the cafe provides basic and not-to-pedestrian coffee necessities for low prices and a fair amount of salads for those trying to stay on a diet. However, staying too long does put one in danger of running into a screeching baby or two.
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Good For: Coffee on the go with enough caffeine to keep you going.
What can be said about Gorilla Coffee that hasn't been said already. The six year old company markets itself as "Brooklyn Based" and its coffee grounds can be found all over the city. Not only does the line head out of the door, but the tables, stools and benches outside of gorilla coffee are usually filled with parents in strollers, neighborhood residents walking their dogs and young adults on laptops. However, the staff has been consistently personable, blasting their favorite music and freely commenting on their choices and occasionally offering up the free cup of coffee to park slope residents who are a dollar or two short. If you can stay awake through the lines and the hustle and bustle of the place, try their "Red Eye" to keep you going throughout the rest of the day.
I still haven't been to Gorilla Coffee! Something that really ought to be rectified (if I ever make it above 1st St again)
ReplyDeleteI can always bring you some of their delicious coffee. I will bike it down!
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