Porto Rico Importing Co
“2- If you have your own mug or thermos they will fill it with fresh coffee for .65 cents!”
“Cheap, great coffee,
I bought a half pound of COSTA RICAN Fancy SHB Tarrazu "Cerro Azul" .”
“It has a wonderful old world feel, and the aromas of all the coffee beans will knock you out…in a good way.”
Porto Rico Importing Co
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Inexpensive
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Even if you don't go in, just stand outside long enough and the wonderful aroma will bring you in.
The inside is a tiny place with magical coffee and extraordinary service. There is a display of all sorts of creamers in a case when you walk in. Prices were reasonable.
If you do not believe that coffee and tea can be intoxicating, then you have never been here. As if the air was not full enough of the smells, part of me wanted to just get handfuls of the coffee beans and just get my nose as close as I could to them. Wrong I know, but it was truly my thoughts.
We did not leave with any coffee this time around, but this place is an amazing coffee lovers place that should not be missed if your in the city.
I love and will always love Porto Rico coffee. It's my go-to for all my coffee bean needs. I usually go to the West Village/Greenwich Village location, but decided to try this one out since I was nearby. If you think the Bleecker St location is cramped… try coming to this one! There is barely enough space for a line to even form. You basically have to go all the way to the back and make your way back out to the front where the registers are. Luckily, I went in knowing what I wanted and left with a smooth experience. Others who might not know what coffee Porto Rico offers might have some issues navigating through the line of people.
For me, my go-to is always the Indian Monsoon (sometimes known as Indian Malabar). I like my coffees bold, but smooth. This medium roast coffee does just that without being too bitter or too light. Perfect with a dash of milk and a little sugar and only $10 for a whole pound!
If you know what you want, this location is great – get in and get out. If you'd like to browse a little more and get to know your coffees, visit the Bleecker St location.
When you walk in, this place overwhelms your senses. The delicious aroma of coffee just fills the room. As a quick pit stop on the way to classes, this place is absolutely phenomenal. Every day they have a new daily blend which really allows you to try a ton of different coffees over the week. With a cheap drip costing just about $1.85, this place really can't be beat. I think that the only thing that would make this place better is if they served chocolate, oh wait, they have chocolate covered espresso beans… They win. They win the coffee shop game. Oh wait they sell beans too?? They already won but now they win again.
The beans here are very fresh and with their wide variety of beans, it is almost impossible to not find something that you will truly enjoy. Take it from me, the guy who does things, make your way here, you won't regret it at all. #noragrets
Awesome coffee
Taste the French vanilla 😉
You can relax and sip your coffee on the bench outside
Might be crowded on coffee pick hour 😉
Fresh Coffee & Great Prices
The Porto Rico coffee company is exactly what you want from a coffee shop. The amazing smell of fresh coffee beans that you can smell and see before you purchase them.
When you walk into this tiny shop you will notice that it is packed with people but there are more than enough attentive staff to get you all your coffee needs.
I typical come here to pick up a few pounds of coffee and get a fresh cup of one of the four flavors they are brewing which cost less than $2. The pound of coffee changes by the kind you want and they have an awesome variety including organic coffee.
If you are looking for a great cup of coffee for a great price with an extremely friendly staff come here.
In addition there is a bench outside to sip on your coffee.
In short:
-Great coffee
-Fair prices
-Friendly staff
The first time I came here all of my senses were overwhelmed. The air smells purely of coffee. While the space is small, every inch is dedicated to showcasing beans and coffee/tea related items. Paradise. I'm also a fan of their chocolate covered hazelnuts/almonds/espresso beans. They're pretty easy to miss but if you're facing the register, they'll be to your back. Make for great gifts and crucial study snacks.
Quite a selection of beans at extremely reasonable prices (most around $10/lb, you can get quarter or half lbs too so feel free to try broadly). Grab them ground or whole. If you can't wait until home to brew your coffee, you also order a cup of coffee to go. Alternatively, you could order a cup to sample a particular bean before purchasing.
Fast, friendly service.
(also, pictures show this: this isn't a cafe/sit-down place but rather just a shop for your coffe-reated needs)
As my wife and I are walking out of a brunch place unsatisfied with the quality of the coffee there, we spot this place at the corner of our eye. We walk in thinking t would just be a little hole in the wall coffee shop but it was so much more than that. They had so many different types of beans! You could pick what you want to drink and they grind on the spot! There is no where to sit here. Grab your cappuccino/coffee/etc and go.
Pricing is excellent and they take credit cards! Excellent service too. This place is an absolute gem.
My second visit here was better than the first because the staff was much more friendly. She was patient with my questions and gave me good recommendations.
Porto Rico Co has huge selection of coffee beans with great prices. My favorites so far are Organic Mexican and Sumatra. You can buy whole beans or let them grind for you. They also sell coffee drinks in store. Definitely worth a visit.