Sammy L Coffee

you're on 3rd avenue in the east village, which means you're already in one of the more caffeinated stretches of lower manhattan. sammy l coffee sits at number 83, and the local reputation here is solid enough that it doesn't need to shout. this part of 3rd avenue moves fast, students and workers cutting through on their way somewhere else, so a place that holds its ground and keeps people coming back is doing something right. you don't stumble onto a spot like this by accident and then keep returning out of loyalty to convenience. the neighborhood has options. people choose this one. if you're in the area on a weekday morning, it's worth making 83 3rd your first stop before the block gets loud.