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Aug 3, 2005 | 8:26 pm

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NYC coffee?

Real espresso coffee... where will an Aussie with a thing for great long black coffees go? Pref midtown area. Local shops rather than SB or McD, pls!
How about areas in BOS, NOLA, LV & SFO?
Surely you've found some good places...
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Aug 3, 2005 | 9:25 pm

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Can't help you with midtown Manhattan. But if you head to Little Italy, I'm sure you'll find a few places to enjoy your brew.

Do let the locals know when you'll be in town. My friend idsant would insist on it.

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Aug 4, 2005 | 10:20 am

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When in San Francisco, the ONLY place for truely great coffee is Peet's.

Aug 4, 2005 | 2:23 pm

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In Macy's Cellar there is an island where they sell Australian Ice Cream, and serve Italian coffee. It's in the area near the chocolates. Macy's is at Herald Square - 34th and Broadway.

Aug 4, 2005 | 2:53 pm

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There is a Euro Cafe some where around Central Park... But I'm not much of a Coffee person, but I have seen a number of Hot Chicks at that place if it helps..

Aug 5, 2005 | 7:11 am

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Outside of Italy, it's hard to find really good espresso.

Aug 5, 2005 | 9:16 am

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Originally Posted by UAVirgin

When in San Francisco, the ONLY place for truely great coffee is Peet's.

Peet's is the best, I take it on the road. It is available outside of San Francisco at peets.com.

Aug 5, 2005 | 10:10 am

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Originally Posted by frequentfoulup

Peet's is the best, I take it on the road. It is available outside of San Francisco at peets.com.

I didn't go into it, but I live on Peet's. A new pound arrives monthly here in the heartland. I only wish their stores were as prolific as Starbucks. The only truly good thing about Starbucks is it is consistent worldwide - consistently mediocre.

Aug 5, 2005 | 1:13 pm

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If you're an Aussie, the best place to go in Manhattan is undoubtedly Ruby's (219 Mulberry) downtown in Nolita. Great coffee, and it's an Aussie hangout, to boot. As for Midtown, try the Dean & Deluca at Rockefeller Center.

Aug 5, 2005 | 8:23 pm

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Not in midtown - or even Manhattan (sorry, short subway ride away) - is Gimme coffee in williamsburg. Excellent espresso.

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