Coffee in Greenwich Village just seems natural. Not only is the bohemian atmosphere conducive to coffee shops, but it’s hard to walk around the Village without thinking about Central Perk from the show Friends (the fictitious coffee shop was apparently located on our street). As I prepared to lock myself in the library before class or Bar review, I always found a good cup of coffee was a great way to start the day. I’ll admit, while I like coffee, I’m not a coffee snob.My idea of a good cup of coffee has always been McDonald’s. Spending $5 for Starbucks is something I have always refused to do. Here in Greenwich Village, I found the perfect coffee shop - J & B Coffee. Two men run this little coffee shop together.The prices are great, the coffee outstanding, and the service is even better. For $1.35, I could get a large cup of coffee.Besides having great coffee, if you ask for milk, they steam it for you (so, you essentially have a cheap latte). After going in two or three times, I was greeted to, “Good morning sir! Would you like your usual?”And they actually remembered what my usual was! I found that incredible considering that every morning there was a constant line of exhausted souls desperate for their morning coffee lined up out the door. For those who get coffee from them frequently, they have “Buy Ten Get One Free” cards. For every cup you buy, they are supposed to stamp the card once – however, I found that they frequently stamp the card several times.
something I have always refused to do. Here in 
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