Filed under: coffee nonsense | Tags: cafe grumpy, chris owens, daniel humphries, erin meister, gimme, joe the art of coffee, m'lissa
It was three years ago that Cafe Grumpy opened its doors to the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and two years ago since it spread to Chelsea in Manhattan. I can’t believe it’s been so long.. Congratulations to Chris and Caroline the proud parents of these great cafes, and thank you both for taking a chance and hiring me so many years ago!
Here’s an oldie but goodie: This is a photo from the grand opening party of the Chelsea location, look at us babies. I was working for Grumpy, Chris was working for Gimme!, and Erin Meister was working for Joe the Art of Coffee back then. This was also back before any of us were married, or planning to be.. 
from cafe grumpy’s flickr
also, don’t forget this one! ha! Taken by Andrew Barnett, before the cafe doors opened…Daniel Humphries and I being tools after a long day setting up.. ha!
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thanks m’lissa!
Comment by caroline November 16, 2008 @ 10:43 pm[...] Happy Birthday Cafe Grumpy! [...]
Pingback by Happy Birthday Cafe Grumpy! | feelbettercard.com November 16, 2008 @ 11:52 pmWhoa, what jersey is Chris wearing?
Comment by Ben Helfen November 17, 2008 @ 1:09 amCool M’Lissa, you’re wearing one of the old Estate Coffee T-shirts!
Comment by Klaus November 17, 2008 @ 5:52 pmwow. I love these pictures. cheers! to three more years for Grumpy!
Comment by Gabriel November 19, 2008 @ 8:10 pmDear Melissa,
Tool!?!? Speak for yourself. I look AWESOME.
Seriously though… thanks for posting these. Wayback machine. But more importantly, Hooray Engagement! I just heard, somehow. I’m-a happy for you-a!
Hope I see you guys soon! Kiss Chris on the stubble for me.
Comment by Daniel November 28, 2008 @ 3:46 pm