Cafe Girl

Journalism grad student doing all of her edits and e-mails in coffee shops, and enjoying the hell out of it.

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

Dear #thinkcoffee on Mercer,

Do you see all of the people trying to hold conversations and get work done? Okay so WHY are you playing top 40 music at full blast volume as if this were a club???

#coffeeshop #work #study #Cafe #remotework

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

I've called the business today and they literally told me to call the police, which begs the question, why are they this confident that the police will do nothing? Clearly they are getting paid off because there has been no difference in the sound or noise levels.

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

@NYCTSubway @Alohaakate I just heard that on the 23 platform at 42nd st

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

Overall, the only things this location had going for it were the amazing americano and friendly barista, who made it. So I give this a 4/10 rating. #ThinkCoffeeNYC

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

Covid-wise, most patrons didn't wear masks, and I don't remember whether or not all of the staff did or not. I don't think all did. But with all #key2NYC mandates being lifted by this point, I'm not sure that expecting this anywhere is realistic. #ThinkCoffeeNYC

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

One last complaint, the internet just straight-up didn't work for me. I got the password and everything and it wasn't connecting at all. The whole reason I came there was to use the internet to take a Zoom meeting. I ended up being late to my meeting and using my phone to log on.

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

One upside in addition to the incredible #americano, was that the barista that was on staff was very friendly. I was surprised by her being in good spirits since she wS manning both the register and the espresso bar at the same time. #ThinkCoffeeNYC

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

Had to take a Zoom meeting right before an in-person meeting in Union Square the other day, so I hopped over to #ThinkCoffeeNYC to take the meeting. I haven't been to any of their locations in years so was pleased to find their americano is still strong and delicious.

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

The place was packed, with poor #cafeetiquette by most people. Folks had their feet up on stools where others could be sitting, bags were on open tables, and a generally unwelcoming environment. This is not the #ThinkCoffeeNYC that I remember.

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

I'm starting to wonder if all cafe's in #NYC have just given up on checking vaccination cards. Staff wasn't really wearing their masks the whole time, and no check vax cards. For this I'm knocking their score down to 8/10. Otherwise, solid spot. #Review #cafe #covidetiquette

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

Went to Crown Heights #Cafe for a couple of hours today to attempt to get homework done and partially succeeded. Friendly staff, plenty of outlets, fast internet, great #coffee and *muah* for the spinach-feta #quiche.

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

A couple hours prior to this photo the place was jam-packed. A gut at a communal table had poor #cafeetiquette in that he had his backpack in the chair next to him, which was the only available one in the whole place. #dontdothat #manners #pleaseandthankyou

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

This is why good #cafeetiquette means not bringing in outside food. The more people who naturally support the business throughout the day, the less necessary these restrictions will be. #supportsmallbusiness #coffeeshop #Brooklyn

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

Spent the entire day being productive as hell at the all-Kosher coffee shop @mcoffeeville in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. The temperature indoors is cold, but the atmosphere is cozy and conducive for getting a lot done. #Review #coffee #kosher

[Cafe Girl @CafeOffice]

This serves as a good argument for time limits on internet access. He was planning on parking at the Cafe all day to do work, having bought one cup of coffee, and the food he brought from his home. After he left bc the internet ran out, 2 people consecutively sat in his place.