COFFEE ADDICT IN NYC

OK, so my friends know this, and laugh at me, but I'll admit it to the world... Hi my name is Jordana, and I order a "weak, skim, latte, extra hot!" - yep that's my coffee order. Living in Sydney, I was totally spoiled with the coffee. The one hesitation I had when I knew we were moving was COFFEE. The US isn't known for it's Aussie-standard coffee. Or so I thought!

My coffee order is tres-complex, hubby however, depending on WWWH will order, macchiato, espresso, or cortado (like a 3/4 latte).

After three months in New York, I think I have a fairly comprehensive list of where I'm happy to drink (and order) my coffee.

OST
Location: 441 East 12th Street
It's a great place for a weekend-paper-read...and did I mention the Nutella biscuits!

THINK
Locations: 
248 Mercer Street
1 Bleecker Street 
73 8th Avenue 
123 4th Avenue 
730 Broadway (inside NYU bookstore)
Don't dis the chain! For a "chain-like" company I always feel a sense of home-coffee when I leave.

RUBY'S 
Location: 219 B Mulberry Street
Ok so I'm cheating a little, this cafe is owned by Aussies, but I can't resist! They serve a latte in a glass and they have vegemite toast on the menu.

BOWERY COFFEE
Location: 89 E Houston Street
Another cafe that serves latte's in a glass. Great coffee and it's only a stones throw away from my apartment - how could I go wrong?

MUD
Location: 307 9th Street 
I have to thank my sister-in-law. Having previously lived in NYC, and close by to our new apartment. MUD was her local and a "must-try."

BLUE BOTTLE
Locations:
450 West 15th Street 
1 Rockefeller Plaza, Concourse Level, Suite D
102 Franklin Street
160 Berry Street, Brooklyn
I can't take the credit for this, Tracy my BFF found them in San Fran (she used to live in Australia) and knew that it was up to my standards.

GROUNDED
Location: 28 Jane Street 
I'll be honest, I couldn't order my coffee when I saw the Nutella Latte on the menu!

88 ORCHARD
Location: 88 Orchard Street
It's a cozy locale in the LES. With a great menu to match the coffee. Plus free Wi-Fi.

71 IRVING PLACE 
Location: 71 Irving Place 
When I first moved to New York we lived around the corner. I spent many hours there, on my own, but never felt lonely. The Oatmeal with fruit is a perfect match to their iced coffee.

GASOLINE ALLEY COFFEE
Location: 331 Lafayette Street
Coffee served in a mason jar - wins everytime! Hubby and I stumbled on it while exploring our new hood and we haven't regretted it since!

BLUEBIRD CAFE
Location: 74 East 1st Street 
Originally set up by a Melbournian, its serves a mean latte (also in a glass)! Their granola and yoghurt is the perfect balance between sweet and tart.

TOBY'S ESTATE
Location: 125 North 6th Street, Brooklyn 
Yes another Aussie company has made its way over to the US shores. If you're an Aussie and feeling a little homesick, the coffee is the same, and they have Tim Tams!

IRIS CAFE
Location: 20 Columbia Place, Brooklyn
A cute cafe in amongst the terraces of Brooklyn Heights, this is a great breakfast lunch hang out. Thanks to Lauren Farmer for the intro to this place.

VINEAPPLE
Location: 71 Pineapple Street, Brooklyn
Another Lauren Farmer intro...the peppermint latte was delish, and we enjoyed many hours of "work" sitting at the tables, surrounded by chalkboard walls. Perfection.