Who says going to the office is a total waste of time?
Noticed a new coffee joint this afternoon on my way to the subway -- and cannot wait to check it out, even if I fear for its longevity. (Its predecessor was a Jewish deli of sorts that somehow couldn't make it ... on the Upper West Side of Manhattan!)
Self-described as a “family-owned, cozy and hip coffee shop with a European vibe,” Picky Barista offers Stumptown coffees, avocado toasts, egg and cheese croissants, prosciutto mozzarella and pesto sandwiches and overnight oats, plus pastries ranging from apple cakes to cinnamon rolls to vegan banana-walnut muffins.
“All of our pastries are homemade on premises and are inspired by the recipes of Mama Bulic, who also helps out in the kitchen,” reads the café’s website. “Coming from Serbia, you will notice a big Balkan influence in our menu. Allow yourself to be transported to that magical land with our Balkan coffee, our burek, or our baklava."
“We live by the mantra ‘coffee is always a good idea,’ and think you will too after you relax and unwind with a tasty beverage and pastry atPeakyPicky Barista coffee shop.”
As best I can tell, the shop -- which also has locations at 102/Broadway, 92nd/Columbus and 82nd/Lexington -- recently changed its name from Peaky Barista, although I'm not sure why. (Cease and desist order from Steven Knight?)
Excited!
UPDATE: A little bit of a bummer. Seems it's just a soft opening for now. Ice machine wasn't working -- I'm an iced latte queen -- and the kitchen isn't up and running, so just pastries in the display case. I'm told things will be fully function in two weeks, so I will definitely be going back for the full experience.
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