The Chipped Cup
| Address: | 3610 Broadway, New York, NY 10031, USA |
| Phone: | +1 212-368-8881 |
| Site: | chippedcupcoffee.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 7AM–8PM 8AM–8PM 8AM–8PM |
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Keith B. Robinson
An undiscovered gem for me! Wow! Im really impressed with the simplicity and the size of this place. Walked in, found people clicking away on laptops and sipping variations of coffee! Ok, I know therere hundreds of coffee places each of them being the anti-Starbucks (I actually have a complete different view of Starbucks now) showing off their uniqueness in different ways, but in my neighborhood, this place is truly refreshing and unique! There is nothing else like it! I love it. I found a place to get coffee, sit and write my blog and my reviews! This place works on so many levels- its close to me (4 blocks), its has really good inexpensive coffee (not sure it they make it on premises or outsource), a customer service card (get it chipped 10 times you got a free coffee coming your way) and they have a cool raw back yard space! Its a nice to sit out and sip something warm on those crisp fall days which we seem to be in the midst of. The Chipped Cup states on the business card, coffee and victuals, wasnt sure what victuals meant, till I looked it up. Its a noun: food or provisions, typically as prepared for consumption. Hmm. I didnt see food anyone eating food, but I miss things sometimes. Ive passed the place several times without even peaking in. Well again, an unplanned saturday exploring your surroundings can uncover gems like these! After finishing up at Harlem Public, we saw the sign and decided to descend the stairs down to and get some coffee. I had the drip cup- large- she some choco-covered coffee beans and the espresso- double shot, but it was more like a double espresso. All for 8 bucks. Dont worry, no cash, they have Square so you can swipe away with your debit card. We sat in the yard talking relationships, the state of men and women and how we were going to finish up this unplanned day. We left after the last chocolate covered coffee bean was gone and she declared, "now its time for me to go the bathroom!". Lol, well Im sure by the connotation you know why we had to leave. 4 cups here- 1 for the simplicity, the wifi, the backyard and most importantly the coffee. I will be back so I can get my card stamped 10 times (which debatably seems to be too many times before a freebie) minus 1 for the odd location and stairs (you could easily miss this place and some people may have problems with the stairs). **One potential problem is that the wi-fi can be spotty and problematic to use! I would be inclined to take away a cup for that, but I wont. Its a gem and its in my neighborhood! Recommended!
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Karen Stephens
A gem in Morningside Heights! Im just going to repeat the same thing others have said... only Im going to gush more about the pastry. My friend asked the staff to surprise her and they did. She loved the coffee and the pastry was out of this world. How do I know? I had the pastry too. It was the best cheese danish Ive ever had. So good, I dont want to sully it with the name "danish". Danish conjures up images of plastic wrapped blobs of goo, surrounded by sickly sweet bread. This was more of a sweet croissant with a schmear of cheesey goodness and icing to pick off and relish on its own. So good. So good that when conversation lagged... we talked about how damn good the pastry was. My friend and I stayed inside and talked for a couple of hours. We appeared to be the only ones talking. Sorry, to those of you trying to get work done! I hope we werent obnoxious. Pfffttt! I know we werent. Im never obnoxious! Theres Wi-Fi. Good to know. And theres an outdoor space Im coming back for. And the coffee. Next time I want the coffee.
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Suma Setty
While looking for a place to get some work done, I found the Chipped Cup! There arent that many cafes with wi-fi in northern Manhattan, so this place is doing the area a great service. It was a Saturday afternoon and wasnt too crowded either, which is rare! That being said, the drinks are a bit pricey, rivaling even Starbucks. Id rather spend my money for this vibe, however. I did love my iced chai; very flavorful and served in a charming blue tinted Mason jar. They also have stand up comedy ($3), but I didnt end up staying. Ill definitely be back! Interestingly, even though the shop is situated in Harlem, it was mostly Caucasian clientele, although Id chalk that up to coffee shop culture and not the Chipped Cup. :)
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Michael Whitley
Adorable little cafe, adding to the growing list of gems in West Harlem. Sitting under a brownstone it is easy to miss, but once you know where it is you will find it difficult to walk by and NOT pop in for a cuppa. Good music, and they have open mic on certain nights with local bands and poets. Free Wi-Fi, good tea list and a loyalty card that will score you a free cup after buying x-amount. Theres also a garden they open up during the warmer months for additional seating (inside can get a little cramped.) Named after the cup on Beauty and the Beast, its easy to see the beauty in this cute hidden cafe - still looking for the beast.
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Amanda Yu
The extremely high prices (almost $5 for a "large" latte that feels more like a medium) make it very difficult for me to love, or even like the coffee and food. Frankly, I found the regular coffee to be awful, but their almond milk latte was pretty great. [Note: Tanto Dulce is 5 mins away, and has far superior coffee!] My rating is mostly for the space; Im always searching for a good study spot, and this place is exactly what I need: the low level of conversations and background music are perfect, and not very distracting. Also, the space and environment is cozy, and pretty inspiring :)
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Jeffrey Hamilton
Wrote my entire grad school thesis at Chipped Cup over the course of a year (4 years ago). Moved over a mile away and opened a business. Went and continue to go through all the stresses and successes of entrepreneurship right from Chipped Cup. It truly feels like this only place I can be productive. I wish there were more places like this further uptown (Inwood, Washington Heights). I will keep coming back to Chipped Cup as long as I have work to get done.
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Stephanie Martinez
Was looking for a local 145th Riverside Coffee Shop to finish some reading for my class. Its a cozy basement level place nicely decorated with a outdoor space. The women made me an iced coffee I asked her to make it for me completely rather then me do the pouring and she was patient and very friendly even made sure I enjoyed my coffee. The male-coworker seemed to be upset I asked he was a bit rude but w.e I pay
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Jacek Mioduszewski
Great place, good coffee and I really like the backyard especially during summer. Unfortunately the vibe is ruined by way too many computer users making it feel more like a work place rather than a local coffee shop where you can meet with friends. They should have a no computer zone so other peoples can also enjoy this great spot and keep it a place where peoples interact with each other.
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Carolyn De Melo
Wonderful little hipster coffee shop in West Harlem. Always crowded with college kids, this coffee shop makes excellent coffee and tea lattes and serves bagels with the most famous tofu veggie cream cheese. Sometimes they have specialty flavors like matcha lemonade or pumpkin coffee. If its warm enough, you can sit outside on the garden chairs in their lovely urban style back area.
