Think Coffee

Think Coffee at 248 Mercer Street (near NYU) has become a favorite hangout for many including myself and a friend who introduced me to it this summer. Click here for more photos. They have a mission statement: "Think Coffee is an independently-owned cafe with a socially and environmentally conscious bent and a community-oriented mission. We serve only Fair Trade, shade-grown, organic coffee, Fair Trade, organic teas, and local milk and ice cream fresh from the Hudson Valley." However, for most habitues, I think it's the casual atmosphere that is the attraction and what really sets it apart. They have compfy upholstered couches and chairs, free WIFI connections and a plethora of power outlets, a large selection of coffee, tea (and other beverages), desserts, sandwiches/snacks. They provide free Scrabble sets and on Thursday night there is free live music. Click here to check out their site for more info. There is generally a abundance of students - many park themselves here for hours at a time. The reviews are generally excellent. Absolutely zero pressure here - sit and relax as long as you like ...