Tiny Cup was sort of the pioneer of the Bed Stuy hipster coffee scene. They always seemed to be quite successful, so when I saw they were closed I just thought they were renovating. Of course I didn’t stop to read any signs, if there was one. Turns out they are moving to a new location.

There’s a sign up (I read that one) on a semi-commercial looking building on Tompkins between MacDonough and Macon. It will be interesting to see how they do here, although I’m sure they’ll kick ass. It’s a different dynamic on the south end of Bed Stuy. In my mind, it’s an older, more established crowd, even though we do get our share of hipsters. There are also lots of tourists as there are some B&B’s and nearby inexpensive hotels. Can you imagine how easy it is to spot a Midwestern tourist in Bed Stuy? But I digress.

Personally, I couldn’t be happier (unless a vegetarian restaurant opened right around the corner). My only wish is that they open their doors early enough on the weekends. That’s been my biggest complaint about cafes in this neighborhood. (*Kudos to Daily Press for opening at 6:30am on Saturdays. Sundays at 8am…meh.)