[achompas]

If you're in NYC and want a good cup of coffee, check out one of these places:

Third Rail (got me through my first semester at NYU)

Stumptown (I'm usually at the 8th St. spot but the Ace Hotel location is just as good)

Joe

Cafe Grumpy

Everyman Espresso

9th Street Espresso @ Chelsea Market

Note that none of these has signed up with CUPS. I doubt any of them will, either, since (I bet) there are thin margins in selling excellent coffee.

[jasonmc]

I second every one of those Manhattan shops. Everyman is usually outstanding. Also recommend Gimme coffee.

In Brooklyn there's a few more gems: Budin, Strangeways, Parlor.