I’m a New Yorker and I love my coffee. With so many options around, it’s easy to get caught up with one or two convenient places, overlooking some of the many great purveyors around.
A few weeks ago, I walked by Stumptown Coffee Roasters, a place that I had heard about but never ventured to try. I had heard good things, but never realized just how much I’d grow to love their coffee in such a short time period.
The original Stumptown Coffee Roasters is based in Oregon, and there aren’t many locations to date. Still, the coffee here is treasured by its patrons and the chain’s expansion to New York is a pleasant surprise.
I’ve tried both the iced house brew, as well as the regular coffee, and both are phenomenal. These are some of the best beans I’ve ever tasted, and they really give me quite the energy kick.
The prices are reasonable, and most comparable to those you’d find at Starbucks, but the coffee itself seems to be of a much higher grade. There’s also a nice early 20th century theme going on, as the baristas dress in traditional gear.
I’ve never been a regular coffee drinker, but Stumptown seems to be turning me into one. I find myself craving it every day now, and I know that I’m not the only one.
I was surprised to see that even Seattle residents who frequent their local Stumptown call it the best coffee they’ve ever had. With so many great options abound in Seattle, such choice words really go to show how great this coffee is.
Unless you live in New York, Portland, Seattle, or certain California cities, you may not be able to get to a Stumptown yet. While the chain may expand, for now, you may have to settle on trying it out whenever you end up in one of these cities.
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