Do you want to know the best coffee shops in Brooklyn? this guide has you covered! hi my name is quinn and i’m the creator of @quoffeequest on instagram, a page dedicated to sharing my quest for the best cup of coffee in new york city with all my fellow coffee lovers.
i have had the pleasure of visiting several of brooklyn’s best coffee shops along with coffee shops, bakeries and more and i am so excited to share some of my favorite brooklyn coffee shops with you to include in your brooklyn visit if you’d like to be from out of town or recommend a new cafe in brooklyn to visit even if you’re a local.
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here are my top picks for the 30 best coffee shops in brooklyn, in no particular order, because every one of these coffee shops in brooklyn is great!
best coffee shops in brooklyn
members cafe
bushwick, williamsburg
one of my obvious picks for the best coffee shops in brooklyn is for partners coffee. which was the first post on my page, so I thought it would be only fair that it was the first cafe in brooklyn that I told you about!
this store has two locations in brooklyn, one in bushwick and the other is one of the best coffee shops in williamsburg which is the location i visit the most.
Their cold brew is top notch, no sugar or milk needed. They also serve dough donuts which is always a treat and their monkey bread is so good! you can always buy their coffee beans to take this brooklyn coffee home with you.
coffee joe company mug
diker heights
Cup of Joe Coffee Company is a coffee shop in Dyker Heights, a popular neighborhood to visit during the winter holidays when the Dyker Heights Christmas lights are on, but this coffee shop in Brooklyn is great to visit any time of year.
my favorite order at this brooklyn coffee shop when i decide to treat myself is an iced coffee with toasted marshmallow syrup and chocolate oat milk. yes, you read that right, chocolate oat milk! tastes like a s’more in liquid form, never disappoints. the employees are always friendly, so visiting this store is always a pleasure!
variety of coffee roasters
bushwick, green point, williamsburg
The variety of coffee roasters is another great option for the best coffee shops in Brooklyn, as it has several locations including Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bushwick.
I’ve had their cold beer, hot cappuccino, and iced chai latte, all of which were great, but I have to say their iced chai stood out the most for me. if you like chai, I recommend you try theirs!
Not to mention this store is super cute during the holidays!
black star bakery
williamsburg
another cafe in brooklyn that i love is black star bakery, which only has one location in brooklyn in williamsburg. Their cold beer with a splash of almond milk is very good, but if you’re looking for something a little sweeter, I’d recommend their mocha – delicious!
And if you’re looking for a bite to eat, they have a variety of sweet and savory croissants, which are perfectly flaky!
all the days
bensonhurst
tous les jours is a french-asian inspired korean owned bakery and cafe with two cafes in brooklyn. Their locations are 86th Street and 8th Avenue, both in Bensonhurst.
when you enter this store you are entering the paradise of sweets; croissants, cakes, macarons, cheesecakes, you name it! my favorite at this place is a regular vanilla iced coffee with skim milk, but I had been meaning to try their lavender latte.
Cocoa Grinder (Boca Del Cielo)
edge of the bay
the cocoa grinder has been around for several years, however in 2020 they had to close all but one of their cafes in brooklyn, which can be found on 3rd ave in bay ridge.
The company also had to rebrand and is now also known as Boca del Cielo. I’ve been going to the cocoa grinder for years and I love their lattes, more specifically, their hot lattes.
if you need to eat something, this brooklyn cafe also serves all kinds of food, I recommend their wraps because they are amazing!
hungry ghost coffee
multiple locations
Without a doubt, one of the best coffee shops in Brooklyn is the locations of the hungry ghosts. This chain of Brooklyn cafes and roasters has 9 cafes in Brooklyn, so if you’re from here, chances are there’s a hungry ghost near you! they proudly serve stumptown coffee beans which you can also buy in a bag to take home.
This brooklyn coffee shop’s cold brew is so good – drink it neat or add a little milk and sweetener to take it to the next level. I love to add a splash of oat/almond milk and vanilla syrup.
They also have a small selection of pastries and light bites, if you want something to go with your coffee.
come home
green dot, williamsburg
another favorite and top pick for the best coffee shops in brooklyn is homecoming, which has two locations in brooklyn, one on franklin street in greenpoint and the other on berry street in williamsburg, both not far from each other another.
these brooklyn cafes are absolutely beautiful and it feels like walking into an indoor garden with plants and flowers throughout the space.
At these brooklyn cafes, I recommend trying the perfectly sweetened, perfectly milky hot mocha and cappuccino. Plus, the smiley face sticker they put on their cups is adorable!
social house coffee
williamsburg
social house cafe is an adorable brooklyn cafe located in the trendy williamsburg neighborhood. its interior decoration is so attractive and different with black walls and a yellow velvet sofa in the middle of the store.
I’ve tried a few items from this cafe in brooklyn, their cold brew is decent, but I totally recommend their hot nutella latte, nothing beats nutella and coffee! I’m sure it’s great ice cream too! I remember their rose latte was recommended to me, so if it’s still available and you’re interested, give it a try!
pep bakery and cafeteria
edge of the bay, slope of the park
pep is such a hidden gem and a deserving choice for the best coffee shops in brooklyn. this brooklyn cafe has two locations: one on 4th ave in park ladera and the other on 3rd ave in bay ridge.
I’ve been to this shop a few times and I always get an iced dirty chai, which is just an iced chai latte topped with a shot of espresso. It’s amazing!
If you love chai and espresso, I recommend you try this sweet and milky drink. I also want to add that they are one of the most affordable coffee shops in brooklyn!
lucky brothers
williamsburg
Another great selection of the best coffee shops in Brooklyn located in Williamsburg is Fortunato Brothers. Fortunato’s is a neighborhood favorite and has been around since 1976.
This cafe in Brooklyn is best known for its Italian pastries, cookies, and all manner of other treats. I always find myself craving their hot cappuccino; I can honestly say it’s one of the best I’ve ever had. if you are ever near this place, you have to give it a try!
copper coffee cup
williamsburg
More of Brooklyn’s best coffee shops can be found in Williamsburg. copper coffee mug has a beautiful outdoor seating arrangement in its backyard, the kind where you can spend hours on a sunny day.
They also serve a bunch of craft drinks, from their golden latte to their iced strawberry matcha, which they post on their social media.
if you fancy something more classic, their cold brew with a splash of almond/oat milk is super tasty and strong!
dear town coffee roasters coffee from Colombia
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green dot
Pueblo Querido is a family-owned café in Brooklyn that you can find in Greenpoint, on Greenpoint Ave. to be exact. this brooklyn coffee shop is bright and colorful on the inside and is unlike any other coffee shop in brooklyn i’ve been to.
This place is best known for its coffee, but I’ve heard their juices are delicious too! loved their cold beer with just a splash of milk – top notch! their prices are great too – I paid less than $4 for a cold 16oz beer! this is also one of my picks for the best coffee shops in greenpoint!
mom
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green dot
maman is a beautifully rustic yet classic coffee shop in brooklyn with a single location in the greenpoint neighborhood.
You’ll feel comfortable from the moment you set foot in this brooklyn coffee shop. the smell of fresh French and American baked goods fills the entire place not to mention the coffee.
their coffee is great, but their hot vanilla chai is amazing, so fresh and why have I included it in the roundup of the best coffee shops in brooklyn!
You can’t leave this place without grabbing one of their delicacies either. I recommend a slice of one of their bread cakes, my personal favorite is their carrot bread.
coffee coffee
edge of the bay
caffé café is a local brooklyn coffee shop in bay ridge and also happens to be one of the friendliest shops I’ve ever been to and is a great option if you’re looking for the perfect late night coffee stop .
The french press at this brooklyn cafe is excellent and they almost always have seasonal specials. the employees are always so friendly which makes loving this adorable little shop even easier.
oslo coffee roasters
williamsburg
another place that has two locations right here in williamsburg, oslo is a great option for finding the best coffee shops in brooklyn. I usually go to the location on roebling street, the other location is on bedford avenue.
There are two reasons why I love this place so much and why it deserves its place on this list of the best coffee shops in Brooklyn. one is how green they are. their coffee beans come from socially sustainable and ecological farmers who receive fair wages.
The other reason I love this place is because they roast their own coffee in their small batch roaster. Since they are so meticulous in preparing the coffee, you can expect an exceptional experience.
If you’re not in the mood for a classic iced coffee or cold brew, their iced mocha is just as good as their iced chai! what a variety of greatness!
think new york coffee
williamsburg
think coffee nyc is a popular coffee shop in the city with only one coffee shop in brooklyn located in williamsburg on devoe street.
this coffee shop became my top favorite coffee shop in brooklyn for quite some time. Their hot cappuccino is great, and their iced chai is right up there with some of the best I’ve ever had! I’m also a big fan of scone and their pumpkin scone is perfect!
bright side coffee
williamsburg
more than just a coffee shop, bright side cafe in williamsburg serves brunch, coffee and cocktails, what more could you ask for?
This stop is very aesthetically pleasing, think lots of blush pink with vivid green accents and right next to the water. I love their hot drinks like their lattes and piccolos. I get mine unsweetened with skim milk which helps keep me caffeinated and perky.
le labo fragrances (coffee)
williamsburg
le labo fragrances is a luxury perfume brand that has quite a few locations around the city, but their store and williamsburg location have a door that leads to a semi-hidden cafe.
Once I found out I had to visit and I’m glad I did as it’s now one of my favorite cafes in brooklyn. The luxury perfume store, if you are not familiar with their products, sells high-end perfumes, colognes, candles, and various types of personal care products.
the barista shared with me that their coffee roast was created specifically for them by la colombe coffee roasters. I personally love their cold, unsweetened beer with a splash of oat milk.
campbell & co.
williamsburg
campbell & co. It’s another quaint selection of Brooklyn’s best coffee shops located in Williamsburg on Lorimer Street. this place also sells specialty foods like cheese and other groceries along with cooking utensils and of course coffee!
This is one of the best cafes in Brooklyn if you’re also looking for vegan or gluten-free treats, as they have treats here that you can pair with your coffee. my personal favorite is their cappuccino, which I think is amazing, but their iced chai latte is unbelievably good too!
While you’re here, I recommend you treat yourself to their cinnamon roll, it’s always delicious.
upstate action
williamsburg
This industrial-chic style spot is another great option for Brooklyn cafes located in Williamsburg on Berry Street. this store feels like walking into a log cabin in upstate new york.
upstate stock is not only one of the best coffee shops in brooklyn, but also a great place to buy groceries, clothes, and more.
my favorite at this brooklyn cafe is usually their cold brew, sweetened with milk, but their signature drinks always sound great!
devotion
downtown brooklyn, williamsburg
one of the best known cafes in brooklyn is whoo devotion has two locations in brooklyn in williamsburg and downtown brooklyn.
devotion offers a beautiful space to enjoy your coffee, so beautiful that you may want to stay and spend a while.
They have several different coffee blends coming from different regions of Colombia and roasted right here.
I personally recommend their cold beer with a splash of milk, it’s so tasty and strong! I remember trying their cappuccino and it was great too, but I preferred their beer cold.
marine park cafe
marine park
One of my favorite recent new discoveries for the best coffee shops in Brooklyn is the Marine Park Cafe located in the Marine Park neighborhood.
I’m lucky and I always get the same friendly barista who takes my order. he was obsessed with his oat milk cinnamon iced coffee, but now he’s sadly discontinued. (fingers crossed they bring it back!) my other favorite order here at this brooklyn coffee shop is their french vanilla iced coffee.
This coffee also has a selection of other specialty flavors that I look forward to trying as well.
farm coffee
williamsburg
another one of my favorite cafes in brooklyn is the australian-inspired café, speakeasy located in williamsburg. don’t miss the eye-catching sign just outside the store that says “don’t look for love, look for coffee” and I don’t think truer words have been spoken.
for recommendations on what to try at this coffee shop in brooklyn, i usually prefer their cold brew with a splash of oat milk, but i’ve heard their flat whites and hot lattes are amazingly delicious too!
pink wolf brown
williamsburg
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last but not least, rose wolf! this local brooklyn coffee shop can also be found on metropolitan avenue in williamsburg.
I love their cold beer, with a little milk, no sweetener. their bread slices are out of this world! my favorite is the dirty chai bread slice, which is always the perfectly sweet pairing to have with my cold beer.
grumpy coffee
green dot, park slope
For those who love a quality cup of coffee, Cafe Grumpy at Greenpoint and Park Ladera offer excellent cups of coffee at this Brooklyn-based coffeehouse chain with more than 10 locations throughout the city. His first location was the Punto Verde location with a focus on community, social responsibility, and sustainability through his business.
cafe grumpy prides itself on sourcing and roasting its coffee in-house, serving its loyal customers quality coffee in every cup, meaning if you come in grumpy, you won’t leave grumpy.
try one of their classics or one of their stellar nitro cold drinks.
kos kaffe grill
park slope
This park slope coffee shop is one of the best coffee shops in brooklyn. kos kaffe roasting house is a family run place that is a very cozy place with an aesthetically charming interior and a beautiful flower mural on the side of the cafe.
The husband and wife team is a dynamic duo as he has been roasting coffee for over two decades and she has spent an equal amount of time cooking in some of New York’s best restaurants and is Author of two cookbooks. They serve home cooked food along with their fresh and tasty coffee menu, which you know will be good based on their background.
They even use local milk to accompany your cup of home-roasted coffee prepared by their baristas. Whether you’re looking for a drip coffee or a latte, all of their drinks are excellent, making this one of the best options to visit in brooklyn cafes.
joe’s coffee company
brooklyn heights
Another great coffee shop in Brooklyn located on the quiet streets of the beautiful Brooklyn Heights residential neighborhood and community is Joe’s Coffee Company on Hicks Street. there are over 20 locations citywide, but this one is only in brooklyn.
You can find delicious specialty coffees with a food menu and even ice cream at this Brooklyn Heights location. this location is close to brooklyn heights promenade which offers great views of lower manhattan, the brooklyn bridge, the statue of liberty and new york harbor so grab a cup of coffee then walk to the scenic views at the ride!
d’amico coffee roasters
carroll gardens
One of Brooklyn’s most legendary coffee roasters and coffee shops that has been around for over 60 years is the D’Amico Coffee Roaster in Carroll Gardens. this is where you can find one of the original brooklyn roasted coffee cups in the city that has probably been around longer than it opened in 1948 in this neighborhood.
They roast their coffee in a vintage dierich roaster and serve it to order in several different styles, from oji-style iced coffee drippers to their slayer espresso machine or drip bar.
grab a bean bag to take home while you’re at it!
conditioning
cobble hill, greenpoint, park slope, prospect heights
Another of Brooklyn’s best coffee shops with a few locations is Konditori, a Swedish espresso bar that named their coffee shop after a Swedish word meaning a gathering place for hot drinks or where to take a coffee break. seems appropriate!
This location in park slope was their first location, since then they have other locations in cobble hill, greenpoint and prospect heights.
They serve a fantastic selection of coffee with Arabica beans from Central America serving everything from French press to espresso along with some baked goodies, both Swedish and American, from bagels to coffee bread. For anyone on a gluten-free diet, Konditori also has a selection of gf treats!
Be sure to also check out the best New York bagels for bagel lovers!
regular coffee
park slope
cafe regular is another cute and cozy cafe in brooklyn not to be missed with not one but two locations on park slope, one location on 11th street and the other on berkeley place!
There’s definitely a European/French vibe here and you can pair your cup of coffee with one of the selections of pastries they sell, served alongside their café la colombe drinks.
flying hippo bakery cafe
park slope
another great cafe in brooklyn that’s also an artisan bakery is the light and airy space at the flying hippo bakery cafe on 5th avenue in park slope.
They offer fine desserts, custom cakes, and other baked goods along with their coffee drink menu that includes everything from cold brew, filter coffee, espresso, and lattes. mini cakes and cold coffee are divine here.
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the black flamingo
red hook
this has easily become one of my personal favorite cafes in brooklyn. from the cute interior and excellent selection of coffee and sandwiches/croissants to the beautiful backyard garden with the friendly billy cat stopping by to wish you well, the unofficial host of this place.
Come in, grab your favorite kind of hot (or cold) coffee or tea, and sit back and relax in your cute little backyard.
poetic
park slope, windsor terrace, boerum hill, east williamsburg
Probably one of the most photogenic brooklyn cafe exteriors that also packs the heat when it comes to bringing a nice cup of coffee. their locations are decorated with colorful and attractive floral exteriors. Inside you can find seating and a few places, like the windsor terrace place in prospect park west that also offers a back patio.
They serve their own blends of coffees, you can’t go wrong with a pour over and on a hot day their iced chai tea latte is one of the best I’ve ever had.
playground cafe
bed study
this is much more than a brooklyn coffee shop, playground is also a community space, a non-profit organization called playground youth, an event space and a bookstore that sells and prioritizes the work of black, brown indigenous, queer and poc and artists.
they offer some bites like cronuts and cookies and really outstanding coffee.
See this article about owner and founder, zenat begum, on how she led her mission to support the bed stuy community through her brooklyn cafeteria, cafeteria extensions, youth fundraisers, and community projects. she is quite remarkable.
little zelda
cup heights
This tiny crown heights cafe is another great stop for a morning (or afternoon) pick me up. this espresso bar offers all your coffee drinks plus a few artisanal bites. grab to go or sit down on franklin ave.
their coffee drinks use toby’s heirloom beans and they also have some really cute latte art.
stumptown coffee roasters
cobblestone hill
This brooklyn coffee shop, which serves its own beans, is one of the most beautiful in the area and features works and installations by prolific artists.
enjoy their full espresso bar, variety of coffee drinks, cold brew and filter coffee paired with pain d’avignon and baked pastries or king david breakfast tacos.
Also, be sure to check out his custom, hand-painted La Marzocco espresso machine while you’re here.
bkg coffee roasters
green fortress
another great coffee shop in brooklyn in downtown myrtle avenue is bkg coffee roasters, one of the best coffee shops in fort greene as well. the cafe is designed in a very minimalistic approach with the pastry menu rotating on what looks like a large piece of craft paper and the cafe menu perfectly crafted for one of the best cups of coffee out there.
They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, but the outside is a giant patio with long picnic tables and artwork on the walls.
The interior space offers the perfect place to meet a friend or work. the outdoor space also has some shaded areas. sandwiches are also offered later in the day and do yourself a favor and save room order ham and swiss with smoked ham, swiss, arugula and honey mustard.
Also, do you like bakeries? Check out the best bakeries in Brooklyn to go with your coffee!
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