Long story short, the trains were messed up, so my trip to Birch Coffee to explore the wonders of the espresso landed me in Union Square. I ended up linnering at The Coffee Shop, on the south side of the block. From afar, it looked pretty dinky. It had a tall, light turquoise vertical sign that said 'COFFEE' in big letters. It looked like one of those retro diners that you go to at 3 a.m. in the morning. On the more sophisticated side, outdoor tables shaded with umbrellas lined the sidewalk along the storefront.
I took an outdoor table for two and set up my writing notebook. The turquoise brick walls and white furniture, combined with a light breeze, made me feel like I was on a beach boardwalk. Smooth cream cheese contrasted with the biting crunch of red onion on my bagel sandwich. I pulled my teabag out early to avoid over-steeping and tapped in a dash of sugar to nullify the natural bite. The a whisper of bergamot flavor mingled with the breeze.
The bill was also 11.50, but I'll manage.
I recommend The Coffee Shop if you're in Union Square. The customer service has gotten a bad rap, but I wouldn't know. The food is a bit expensive, but you're also paying to eat outside (or, indirectly, for someone else to eat outside). Enjoy!
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