Prima will always have a special place in my heart. If you've been there in the last year or so, you've probably seen me. I'm often the first customer of the day and tend to work in the little nook next to the fridge....
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Prima will always have a special place in my heart. If you've been there in the last year or so, you've probably seen me. I'm often the first customer of the day and tend to work in the little nook next to the fridge. In some ways I'm embarrassed by my status as a regular (--some might even say loiterer). But it's hard to a resist coming back to a place that, along with having great coffee, really feels like a part of my community. Much if not most of that is due to the amazing baristas who, despite braving the insane rush that occurs as soon as they open and continues most of the morning, remain friendly and lighthearted throughout the day - even when unforeseen chaos ensues. (One time someone sprung 15 coffee orders on one of them.) I could single each of them out individually, but they are all truly so great and it would take all day and I should get back to work. ( I'm currently in the aforementioned nook procrastinating.) Just know that on any given day you are in good hands.
Anywho, tip these baristas well, and remember that the line moves pretty fast considering one person is making the coffee. People who complain about that can go to a starbucks or, god forbid, hungry ghost. Or, idk, dust off the french press you have stowed away somewhere in your clinton hill co-op if you're so worried about getting your coffee as quickly as possible.