Dub? I’m sure you’re thinking…Dub? Huh? Well if you think of it in the context of music and DJing it all makes perfect sense. Well that, and the fact that it’s and a part of the DubSpot – the Meat Packing District’s DJ school! Next to being obsessed with coffee and sweets, I think that DJs and their art of creating amazing music and a great vibe are truly outstanding. Dub Cafe has capitalized on this popular spot by opening a great little cafe next door. Located on 14th Street right off of 9th Avenue, I suggest you spot in for an iced coffee and a little spin at the turntables.
Walking through the open door, fan blowing, reggae music playing overhead I felt relaxed yet excited to check this place out. The first thing I noticed was that they are looking for a vegetarian chef with barista experience. I then looked around at what Dub Cafe had to offer in the way of food and saw that everything was either vegetarian or vegan. I tend to find that these types of places, catering to vegans, are very relaxed and chill. Dub Cafe definitely was no exception. The barista, complete with dreads and Rastafarian hat, was incredibly sweet, helpful and nice. He greeted me the second I walked in and allowed me to check out everything the store featured without being pushy. It was then that I further noticed that they offered all natural fruit juices and smoothies! This place is a health-conscious coffee lover’s paradise!
Yesterday in New York City was the beginning of a small heat wave that’s hitting this week. Therefore, I opted only for an iced coffee with soy milk (to stick with the vegetarian theme). I have to say, I really enjoyed the coffee’s delicious taste. Smooth, not too strong, light nutty taste, yum. I found out that the beans Dub Cafe brewed and roasted were from La Colombe – of which there is a cafe on 319 Church Street (I’ll have to check them out) – truly delicious coffee. I grabbed my iced coffee and sat outside on one of the few stools they had to offer. I just love sitting outside with a great cup of coffee, people watching and taking the scene in. That’s what’s great about New York City: great coffee shops, great atmosphere and a great Dub Cafe to meet my expectations.
