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I gotta hand it to BiltonNY....Intelligencia is really good at least the location in Silver Lake. The barista made a heart with the foam for my latte, which is something most baristas can't or don't try to do. It's not necessarily the best I've had, but considering most of the crap out there, it's really good. There's a pretty good gelato place across the street if that also interests you. Sorry I don't remember the name.

i've had that burger at Donovan's on the day of the super bowl when that place had no wait. Place wasn't even close to packed. The patty was requested at medium rare and it came medium well. Not overly beefy or juicy, and no outter crust. I'm sure it tastes good when you're downing beers, but that burger is overrated or it's inconsistently cooked.

I think the burgers at David Copperfields on York Ave needs a shout out too. Maybe not top ten, but still high up on the list of delicious NYC burgers.

It's all about INTELLIGENCIA at Southside Coffee in Brooklyn and in Silver Lake, CA. I promise you JudgeFudge you will greatly appreciate it. The owner (Josh) knows what he's doing. Enjoy

I think that, in order to appreciate the full glory of Stumptown coffee, you need to have an espresso AT a Stumptown (can't WAIT for the Red Hook plant to open). It will change your life, man.

Come on y'all. I am a fan of Joe, but it wouldnt exist if it weren't for the likes of Stumptown. The artisanal coffee revolution just began in NY and its been going on in Portland and Seattle for years. Check out 9th Street Espresso in the East Village on 9th and B (or C?) --They use Stumptown and, yes, you should give it another try. It sounds like you prefer your coffee brewed strong, which is how Peet's brews it. Thats a matter of preference and not a matter of the quality of the beans. To not appreciate Stumptown is to not recognize that they approach coffee from a craftsman's perspective and have been true innovators. Portland has this whole outrageous coffee culture with people who geek out on roasts and roasting processes, travel the world and bring coffee back to the NW and discuss and drink it like wine. Stumptown has been a leader in that arena and has a cool shop there where they do tastings.

Respect is due.

And I am with Hummus and Carrots in the comment that about getting a good cup of coffee at Starbucks or Peets and many other places. Just like wine, it depends on your particular preferences. Maybe the coffee they are serving isnt your preference, maybe it is. Maybe its better in a cappucino, iced whatever you like!

Oh, and Blue Bottle from San Francisco are true innovators too. I was there a few months ago and loved their store down south of Market. Major coffee geeks there too!

the experience of being in Portland to enjoy Stumptown is what sets it apart to me. I don't have much of a desire to drink Stumptown coffee in NYC unless it happens to be at an adorable cafe worth going to... but when I'm out there, I crave it.