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Sunburst Espresso Bar

User Reviews of Sunburst Espresso Bar

Yelp.com Review - by Kyle I.

2 of 5 stars. Mixed feelings about this place. I love the free wifi and coffee. I've been able to sit with my laptop for several hours, even find a plug. The atmosphere is laid back and the decor is chill.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole S.

4 of 5 stars. My office and I have been addicted to ordering from this place the past few months. Their breakfasts are to die for! Amazing omlettes, french toast (my personal favorite), smooties, and pancakes...…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay C.

1 of 5 stars. I wish I could give this place negative stars. I can tell you first-hand why they were shut down do to a TERRIBLE health inspection. My friend and I were searching out new coffee shops and there was…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda K.

4 of 5 stars. Love this place for post-run breakfast/brunch. Inexpensive options that include crepes! eggs, toast, turkey and potatoes generally runs you about $5. you can add on a crepe or pancake for a few…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by allie c.

2 of 5 stars. food was not disgusting and it was not good. that's all i have to say. wouldn't go back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Crowded with college kids, no seats ,no air.

Bunch of college kids doing their homework. Have you been to Starbucks? Well this is the same thing with better coffee and food. If you're wearing your Converse keds today head there for a cup of coffee and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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avoid the non-fruity shakes/smoothies

I will NEVER get the cappuccino shake again!! I had this delivered, and all I get for freakin $6 is a HALF filled cup with undrinkable content. Infact I didn't even finish a quarter of it! I was so annoyed...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan A.

4 of 5 stars. Yes, there is very awkward seating. Any sudden arm/chair movements and there goes your neighbor's soy latte. I love this place. It's worth the extra couple of blocks for less of a assembly line…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey Y.

4 of 5 stars. This is a good alternative for those in search of an alternative to Starbucks. I went on a Monday afternoon and the place was pretty empty. Normally I go for plain black coffee but I was craving…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

4 of 5 stars. This is indeed a tiny location with awkward seating. HOWEVER, we arrived on a Sunday mofternoon (1ish -- prime brunching hour), and were seated immediately. That's 3 starts right there. I got a full…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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neh.

had breakfast delivered. the toast was just bread...not toasted. asked for ketchup which they didn't include and the eggs were cold. potatoes, turkey sausage, and coffee was good.
menupages.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor E.

4 of 5 stars. When the cold outside makes your nuts wish they'd stayed in bed, this place makes me feel like I've just finished a day of beaching in Cancun . . . at least I imagine that's what it feels like since…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Buo Z.

4 of 5 stars. love the french onion soup here and the pasta with the mozzarella and vodka sauce... good for take outs and quick bites
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

3 of 5 stars. Met some people for brunch at this unassuming space crammed full, dining-hall style, with a couple rows of tables. Covetously eyed my friend's banana-blueberry french toast through the whole meal.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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good specials

I gave this place a second shot and it turned out to be one of my favorite stops. The breakfast, sandwiches, and soups are all great. The coffee isn't bad, but nothing spectacular. I got the grilled vegetable...
menupages.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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yummy

I order breakfast from here just about every morning, and their egg white omlettes are GREAT! Any time I venture to trying a new place, I'm always disappointed & come right back. I haven't tried much else from...
menupages.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason R.

2 of 5 stars. There is no excuse for how slow the service is at this place. Otherwise, it would be a decent enough place to grab a coffee and use the internet, as I'm doing at this moment. Still, I'm pissed this is…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace S.

4 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places to get a no-frills, simple breakfast/lunch. Likes?
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by melissa c.

4 of 5 stars. Former regular, when I went to school a few blocks up. It's the perfect place to grab a weekend brunch with friends, study on an afternoon, or perch on a barstool and piddle away at your laptop with…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee S.

4 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite coffee shops. Their coffee is really good, even better than 71 Irving Place, a block away, and their breakfasts are excellent, and their prices are quite reasonable. I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Quick and healthy bite

Best place to go when you're in a rush but dont want the typical "fast food". Good salads and hot sandwiches. Really good spilt pea soup and lox bagel platter. Quick, reasonably priced, lots of options......
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by P M.

4 of 5 stars. I saw the bugs. You don't see them during the day, which is when I usually go, but last week, I went for dinner. I saw a baby cockroach. So why does this still get 4 stars and why will I be back? It…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam K.

3 of 5 stars. Cheap food, fast delivery! I've never been to the actual place, but I rely on Sunburst for their $4 breakfasts and $6.50 salad & sandwich specials. The food is surprisingly good & fresh for the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmin G.

4 of 5 stars. this place is always packed, but if you come alone or with just one other person, you probably won't have to wait too long on a weekday. I've been here for brunch, for tea, and recently I ran from…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen Y.

4 of 5 stars. I've been to this place a few times - they have great smoothies, and this particular zucchini/carrot muffin that is amazing. But today, I'm giving this place 4 stars for another reason: It's my close…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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Simply the Best Breakfast in NYC

This place simply has the best breakfast in NYC period! They have a huge menu and it's sometimes hard to choose but everything is great. Not only is the food great, but the prices are just hard to imagine....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Critter Motel or Coffee Bar?

One reason to avoid this coffee joint...the unwanted little critters! Like the scones and the iced teas, but not worth the health risk. Food is below average. I only go to this joint when my internet is down...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex i.

2 of 5 stars. At first I thought the Sunburst Espresso Bar was a real stroke of luck in my life. The good kind at that! Where else in this city can you get a decent cup of coffee for $1.25? No where that's where.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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Best Soups in the City

The soups are amazing and the coffee is great. Service is quick and friendly. I would def recommend it to anyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Reason number 5, 687 that I love New York

I ate at Sunburst for the first time when I was a freshman at The New School, living on the corner of 12th and 3rd. It was dynamite, and continues to be. Their breakfasts are good and cheap, their salads...
menupages.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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Good Cafe

Wide range of food here. Inexpensive. The dessert selection is not that big though. Good place to have brunch though not spectacular. It has gotten very busy lately so it's been hard to find a seat. There is...
menupages.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Slow service, incorrect order, bad smoothie

I got to the front of the line to order. The cashier asked me what I'd like, but didn't bother to write it down. He left for five minutes (before I even had a chance to pay), then he came back to the register...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Don't Believe The Hype

Went there this morning expecting something spectacular based on all the hoopla. Forget it. Decent pankake, but not extraordinary. Eggs same as what id make at home or you could find at a deli. But the Peach...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kuv S.

4 of 5 stars. This is one of those places where I'll look in to see who is working/serving before I decide to eat here. if it's one of the three guys I know I'd say you can trust everything- esp. the sandwiches,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Catie L.

1 of 5 stars. FOOD POISONING! Twice I got there cranberry and apple pudding within in two years and it had mold in it! The second time I ordered it thinking that after two years they had reformed and gotten better!…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
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Do not order in from here

Just recently ordered and was very dissapointed. The food was poor. Our soup had shells in it. Our veggie burgers did not taste good. The staff was not helpful and was actually rude when we called up to...
menupages.com - user review - 05/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor L.

2 of 5 stars. I see the failed inspection notice on elizabeth's review. For me, I do'nt care about bugs, rats, whatever. I've eaten Taco Bell's delicious grade z beef (I actually will suggest taking a look at…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Javier M.

3 of 5 stars. This is my last sandwich review, hopefully in a long time to come... I woke up to the horror of a slight "discrepancy" in my waistline; and I know that the delicious Almond S'Cones, and the Big…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline d.

5 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places in the city. Good food, nice servers, free wifi. The only drawback is it can get very very crowded. Go during off-peak hours (which are few) and you'll love it too. Try…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Subpar drip coffee

I can't speak to their espresso, but the drip coffee was subpar. Watered down and tasted poor, a cup of Dunkin' Donuts would have been far better by comparison. Sorry but from someone who knows what a real cup...
menupages.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Craving it

So i moved to Los Angeles recently (after 8 years living on 12th street btw 4th and Broadway, next to the strand ... it feels good to say that). And after being here for 6 months (which feels like a lifetime)...
menupages.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth k.

1 of 5 stars. I used to love Sunburst. I would trek all the way here to wait on line for the delicious frittatas and other delectable breakfast/brunch items. But, no more. After The Post has a list of those that…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Helena Z.

4 of 5 stars. Good variety good prices breakfast all day free WiFi friendly. The TV feels so out of place, but it's not a big distraction.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Great Value!

I live in the neighborhood and am thrilled to have such a warm, welcoming coffee house that serves delicious food at very low prices. The selection is enormous and the portions are very large, especially when...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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Aweful Customer Service

In general the food and coffee is good but the service and people are so rude it is not even worth it. I have been there on several occasions, each time expecting the service to be better but it only gets...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dillon M.

4 of 5 stars. Once not crowded this is a great place to come, grab a hot drink with some good food and get some work done on your laptop. Free Wi Fi is a big plus....not to mention the cool folks and nice service.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank B.

4 of 5 stars. Pretty yummy breakfast food all day, fresh juices, free Internet as the lady said, good paint color scheme kinda Mexican intellectual meets Berkshires summers, and if it's not crowded, good…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lexi T.

5 of 5 stars. New York's best kept secret on the corner of 3rd ave and 17th st. Not so much an espresso bar as a cafe/ restaurant. Everything on the menu is affordable and delicious! What's more: They have…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Good coffee and nice people

This is a great place to relax and get some work done. It's really crowded around lunchtime, but the food and drinks are good, and the staff usually delivers orders quickly.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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best coffee

I like this place One of my favorite in Manhattan Very good service (so quick!:) Very good food)))
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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Great Coffee and Food Anytime

I eat here almost everyday and find both the food and service excellent. I would recommend this place to everyone.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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Just splendid

I happened to be a customer of this cafe since grand opening and witnessed its evolution from coffee-snack bar to all-day-great-food for any taste restaurant. The main item of the impressive choice from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Ehhhh...

I have tried this place several times, convinced that I must have just had a fluke mediocre experience (particularly after all of the rave reviews). Alas, my end conclusion is that no, it just isn't that...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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terrible customer service

this is the first time i've felt compelled to write a review on a restaurant but i had a terrible experience here a few weeks ago. i went in to order a meal to go and then proceeded to wait. i even chatted on...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Terrific!!! Little $$

This is a great place! We probably eat here 3-4 times a week. The breakfast is great, and you get a fish-bowl of strong, rich and delicious coffee just for 2.00$. The desserts are yummy..... and the homemade...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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Freshest and Tastiest Place in the City

A terrific place to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner. The crepes with fresh fruit are incredible. The split pea soup is great and the paninis are fresh and tasty. I visit Sunburst on my way to work almost every...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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Terrific Breakfast / Coffe

Not sure what the other people are talking about, but breakfast and overall food is terrific. I go there to eat almost daily, and can't get enough of all the delights. Fantastic choiced in coffe for less than...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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Finally a great muffin and coffee place

After living on UES, where cute little non-chain coffee places are a dime a dozen, I was at a loss here in Gramercy Park when I moved downtown. Finally, I found Sunburst. Coffee is strong, rich, and...
menupages.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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Worst Servise ever

Today I ordered a smoothie, as a co-worker recommended. Instead of getting what I ordered, I received something else - which contained an order I'm allergic to. Instead of owning up to their mistake they...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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Sunburst review

Thank you for the great food , for the internet, the out door cafe. great place, great food and great delivery free...
menupages.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Lots of Food....Little $$$

We went extra far to see this little gem we found on mypoints. It is a little place with dark wood and celestial atmosphere. The $3.50 two egg breakfast had 3 slices of bacon, a large slice of whole grain...
menupages.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Good food for a nice price

Small and cozy with nice offerings. The food is very good with choices for both the vegetarian and non. Try the butternut squash soup with one of their green salads and a steaming cup of green tea! Both inside...
menupages.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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Make Believe You are in Europe

It works. The menu is unique and tasty. The staff is good--not rushed--but not too slow. In nice weather you can sit outside and enjoy your giant cafe au lait while waiting for french toast with fresh banana,...
menupages.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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Good Stuff

This place looks rather average at first glance -- like any city-Euro-style cafe with a starbucks-inspired ambiance. It's not though. The food is delicious, all homemade and perfectly prepared - not too greasy...
menupages.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Great place to grab a bite on the run

Great food, good value, nice people. Try the tuna/egg salad sandwich or the chicken salad...or the salami. Great breakfasts too.
menupages.com - user review - 11/03/2005
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Not impressed

September 24, 2005. The coffee & fruit tart were good; the actual breakfast food, terrible. My frittata was dry and tasteless. I think the fact that it was prepared in less than 10 minutes should have been a...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2005
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Good coffee

Good coffee, good breakfasts, and inexpensive!
menupages.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Great Buy

There is a wide range of food here. The breakfast/brunch menu is excellent. The prices are amazing- inexpensive and you get a lot for what you pay for. Coffee is also very good.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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Great Food, Great Prices! Cheap Beer!

I've been going here for about a year now... the menu is great... the food tastes even better. They have a wide selection & a bonus is they serve all their items (breakfast, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta...
menupages.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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WOW! What a great place

We were ready for the New York scene. Great deli's, ma and pap restaurants, etc., but was given the first hand experience of all of this at Sunburst Espresso Bar. When we walked in there was a huge menu that...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Trouble getting an order right

Great price, good food but they do not always get the order right.
menupages.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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Best bang for your buck (Fresh too)

Best Breakfast in Gramercy, very cheap and good quality.
menupages.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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User Review

Very good cafe food. Range of scrumptious deserts. Great place to meet a friend and hang. A great neighborhood joint. Menu boats wide selection. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Definitely recommended. Nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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Best Cafe in NYC

Been going to Sunburst for many years now. Haven't been able to find any place better. Great selection for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Those Fruit Crisps they make are phenomenal too.
menupages.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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Variable quality

Mostly good food and service; however, the quality of takeout is inconsistent. I have gone there many times and have come out with a) wrong orders filled (ex., dark instead of white chocolate milk) , b)...
menupages.com - user review - 04/16/2005
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Best Coffe in Town

Best Coffee in NYC. Fantastic menu. Great choices of breakfasts, lunches, dinners. Great food for the buck.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2005
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Best Hot Chocolate... For Real!

Been going to Sunburst for the 3 years I have lived in the neighborhood... yes... it can be chaotic in there, but the staff will always treat you well, and when your order comes its always worth it. I am a hot...
menupages.com - user review - 12/25/2004
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The best cafe in Gramercy Park

Wonderful little cafe in Gramercy Park. Excellent food. Great coffee.
menupages.com - user review - 06/20/2004
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Good & Convenient

Best to go to in the nice weather, when you can sit outside. The place is a little confusing to first time visitors. It's not as though you sit down and are served. You have to order your meal from the counter...
menupages.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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Great Find

Excellent coffee, great prices, good food. All around, a great choice for a light meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2003
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