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Cafe Grumpy

Independently-owned specialty coffee company founded in 2005, roasting coffee in Brooklyn.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

Café Grumpy is an independently-owned and operated specialty coffee company founded in 2005, with its first location in Greenpoint. It has grown to eleven locations and has been sourcing and roasting its coffee in house since 2009. It is certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise by NYC. Its coffee is roasted in Brooklyn, and its product range includes whole bean coffee, cold brew, instant coffee, and branded merchandise.

History

Café Grumpy was founded in 2005 with the goal of serving specialty coffee in a welcoming environment. Its first location was in Greenpoint, and it has since grown to eleven locations. The company has been sourcing and roasting its coffee in house since 2009. It is certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise by NYC. The founders are identified as Caroline & Chris.

Products and positioning

Specialty coffee served in a welcoming environment; independently-owned and operated.

  • Momentum blend

    House blend selected from coffees from Central and South America, with notes of malted milk chocolate, caramel and orange.

  • Heartbreaker Espresso

    Signature house espresso blend, also suitable as brewed coffee; components include Las Brisas, Huila, Colombia and Kochere, Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia.

  • Cold brew

    Ready-to-drink cold brew.

  • Instant coffee

    Just add water instant coffee.

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