Brooklyn is one of New York Cities grooviest boroughs. With unique neighborhoods, trendy shopping, picturesque streets, and cool coffee shops, Brooklyn is a must visit while in NYC. One of the things Brooklyn is most well known for is the coffee scene. There is a plethora of amazing coffee shops throughout Brooklyn. Whether you are looking for a grab and go type place or a cozy place to sit down, Brooklyn has it! Read on to discover 18 of the coolest coffee shops in Brooklyn, NYC.
This post is all about the coolest coffee shops in Brooklyn, NYC.
1. Loveless Coffee
Loveless Coffee is a charming and trendy cafe located in Brooklyn’s picturesque Bushwick Neighborhood. At Loveless you will find sweet, complex, and juicy coffees. The roast style used at Loveless is called New York-Nordic as the owners trained in Norway. Loveless is an eco friendly cafe – so all the more reason to support this adorable Brooklyn Cafe!
Loveless also serves up delectable pastries and sandwiches which makes for a great grab and go breakfast!
Address – 86 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Website – https://lovelesscoffees.coffee/
Recent Review – “Cozy coffee spot with fun bench and table seating, wifi, and great offerings from the counter to tide you over while you chat or work.” -Gabie Y
2. Variety
Variety is certainly one of the coolest coffee shops in Brooklyn. With eight locations in NYC (four in Brooklyn), Variety has kind of an old fashioned feel to it. You will find vintage, but still cozy furnishings in Variety cafes and plenty of space to do work. You can expect to find some of the freshest coffee in the city alongside sweets such as cookies and pie.
Address – 146 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 // 368 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 // 142 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 // 312 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Website – https://varietycoffeeroasters.com/
Recent Review – “I love the ambiance and the decor! Is always clean with nice music. The cappuccino is really good!” – Adriana P
3. PPL (people)
Located in Williamsburg, PPL is a unique cafe that fully embraces nature and plants. You will find eclectic trinkets and furnishings throughout PPL making for a unique and photogenic cafe. PPL serves all things coffee and tea with a few vegan snack options (banana bread, cookies, ect.)
Address – 189 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Website – https://pplnyc.com/
Recent Review – “PPL is my favorite coffee shop in town. Beautiful decor and space. The quality and consider the drinks are perfect for me. Well made!” -Kamdem K.
4. Arabica
Arabica is a Japanese coffee chain. The simplistic Arabica has locations all over the world (a few in NYC). Arabica draws its inspiration from travel and different cultures. The creator of Arabica, Kenneth Shoji, has travel all around the world and has found that most people need a good cup of coffee in the morning. Arabica is easily one of the best coffee shops in Brooklyn – you must check it out!
Address – 20 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Website – https://arabica.coffee/en/
Recent Review – “One of my favourite cafes since they opened their first branch in Singapore and was happy to see one in Dumbo! Few of my favourites are the Oat Milk Latte, Dark Latte and of course the Iced Matcha Latte. At least now after a fun day at Dumbo, I can walk towards Arabica and have my coffee before heading home. …” Jaspur J.
5. Nostrand Coffee
Located in the charming Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, Nostrand Coffee is a amazing Korean Cafe. You will find lovely espresso, coffee, and teas alongside breakfast classics such as egg sandwiches, bagels and smoothies at Nostrand Coffee.
If you are looking to try some top notch Korean food stop by Nostrand for lunch. You will find ramen, fried rice, and more Korean delights at Nostrand during mid day.
Address – 261 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Website – https://nostrandcafe.com/
Recent Review – “My favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood! I love the coffee, and it’s cool that they roast the beans in Brooklyn.” – Allison S.
6. SEY
Located on the outskirts of Williamsburg, SEY Coffee is a small roastery that serves up some of the best coffee in Brooklyn. The hipster cafe fully embodies sustainability and quality. SEY mainly uses coffee from Colombia, Panama, and Ethiopia. If you are looking to get any work done SEY typically has open seating and is a great place to sit.
Address – 18 Grattan St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Website – https://www.seycoffee.com/
Recent Review – “Really enjoyed the pour over from Ethiopia. The espresso was delicious!! The pour over was the best part though. Pretty amazing shop and atmosphere with all the green plants and clean layout.” – Wade A.
7. DNA
Located in the Sunset Park Neighborhood, DNA is a sleek and modern coffee bistro with comfortable seating and amazing coffee. At the rather new, coffee lounge you will find coffees, espresso, teas, breakfast, and even a bar. DNA is a great place to catch up with friends or get some work done!
Address – 462 36th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Website – https://www.instagram.com/dna.coffee
Recent Review – “I adore this coffee shop. The chai latte and cappuccino is super delicious. This is a great place to work that’s laptop friendly and has tons of outlets.” Stephine K.
8. White Noise
White Noise is a lovely cafe with two locations (one in Brooklyn and one in Manhattan). The Brooklyn location is located in the Boerum Hill Neighborhood. White Noise is passionate about crafting top notch coffee that, “ignites the spirit of discovery.” At White Noise you will find blends from Brazil, Ethiopia, and more.
You will find awesome breakfast and lunch options alongside your coffee at White Noise. The cafe itself is pretty corporate with white tiles and modern finishes.
Address – 57 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Website – https://whitenoisecoffee.com/
Recent Review – “Great chic cafe with cozy plant vibes and lots of seating.” Kevin B.
9. Devocion
Devocion is easily one of the coolest coffee shops in Brooklyn. With locations Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, The FlatIron District, and Midtown, Devocion offers the freshest coffee in New York (from origin to your cup in 10 days).
Each Devocion location has a different vibe, but the coffee is amazing no matter where you go. Each cafe offers slightly different food options, but they are all lovely!
Address – 69 Grand St. (at Wythe), Brooklyn, NY 11249 // 276 Livingston St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 // 25 East 20th Street New York, NY 10003 // 105 York St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 // 600 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10022
Website – https://www.devocion.com/
Recent Review – “Excellent coffee and quality service…really cool coffee house / cafe.” – David L.
10. Poppy’s
Poppy’s is the perfect grab and go cafe in the stunning Cobble Hill neighborhood. The women owned cafe serves up delectable coffee alongside amazing pastries, breakfast, and lunch food. There is no seating at the Cobble Hill location, but there are picnic tables outside. Poppy’s is a great place to go if you are will a dog.
Address – 243 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Website – https://www.poppysbrooklyn.com/cafe/
Recent Review – “Great neighborhood spot with some very good fare. The rhubarb crumble and scone were great in flavor and texture.” – Gary K.
11. Breakfast By Salt’s Cure
With locations in both Manhattan and Brooklyn’s Carroll Garden Neighborhood, Breakfast By Salts Cure is the perfect breakfast or brunch place in Brooklyn. This cafe is less of a coffee shop and more of a diner, but they do offer grab and go coffee. Breakfast By Salt’s Cure is known for there griddle pancakes.
Address – 368 Court St, Brooklyn NY, 11213
Website – https://www.breakfastbysaltscure.com/
Recent Review – “Absolutely the best pancakes ever had in my life and believe me I tried pancakes all over the world.” – Iman M.
12. Dawn’s Til Dusk
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Located in the heart of DUMBO, Dawn’s Til Dusk is a lovely cafe serving up authentic italian breakfast and lunch food with a twist alongside amazing coffee. The cafe itself is bright with floor to ceiling windows and quite trendy. It is an okay place to do work – there is a lot of seating, but it can get busy.
Address – 33 Main St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Website – https://dawnstildusk.com/
Recent Review – “Beautiful ambience, great healthy food choices too. Love the salad bowls, fresh and tasty!” Gabby H.
13. Partners Coffee
Located in Williamsburg, Partners is a top notch cafe and roastery serving up some of the best coffee in Brooklyn. Partners began in 2012 and has since became a Brooklyn staple. The sustainable coffee shop is a great place to do work as it is cozy and spacious inside. Partners also sells small pastries and breakfast food!
Address – 125 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Website – https://www.partnerscoffee.com/
Recent Review – “Stopped by Partners Coffee — Cafe & Roastery for the first time and had a great experience! The original shop’s ambiance is welcoming and stylish. I ordered a drip coffee and an iced latte.” – Kwon P.
14. Copper Mug Coffee
Located in Williamsburg, Copper Mug Coffee is a lovely little coffee joint. The Portuguese cafe offers all the best Portuguese pastries, sandwiches, and grocery in the city. Be sure to try the pastel de natas!
Address – 131 N 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Website – https://thecoppermugcoffee.com/
Recent Review – “The coffee was delicious but what I really loved was the sandwich. Nice place to work (good wifi!) or to have a relaxed breakfast in one of the prettiest neighborhoods of Brooklyn” – Maria L.
15. Bakeri
With locations in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Ridgewood, Bakeri, is easily one of the most instagrammable cafe in New York City. Bakeri is a woman owned bakery and coffee shop that opened in 2009. Offering amazing coffee and some of the best pastries in New York City, Bakeri is a must visit cafe in Brooklyn!
Address – 150 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Website – https://www.bakeribrooklyn.com/
Recent Review – “Good coffee, friendly baristas, tasty sandwiches, nice atmosphere.” – Jean S.
16. 787 Coffee
With locations in Manhattan and Williamsburg 787 Coffee is a colorful little coffee shop. The hipster cafe is more of a grab and go type place with limited seating. 787 serves mainly coffee and teas alongside small snacks.
Address – 595 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Website – https://www.787coffee.com/
Recent Review – “The coffee and ambience here is amazing, the shop is very cozy but clean and modern.” – Alejandro R.
17. Qahwah House
Qahwah House Coffee is a Yemenise coffee shop located in Williamsburg. The highly rated coffee shop serves up traditional coffee made from its origin. According to Qahwah House coffee was created in Yemen. You will find delectable coffee alongside small treats at Qahwah House.
Address – 162 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Website – https://www.qahwahhouse.com/
Recent Review – “Tried the Khaliat al Nahl and Afeni Chai. Both were really good!! The historic map of Arabica coffee is a must see for food history nerds :)” – Di C.
18. Cup of Joe Coffee Company
Cup of Joe Coffee Company is a vintage coffee joint located in the Bay Ridge Neighborhood. This charming cafe serves top notch drip, espresso, cold brews, and small snacks.
Address – 7407 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Website – https://www.cupofjoecoffeeco.com/
Recent Review – “Cozy shop. Quick to take everyone’s orders. Coffee is on point and their pumpkin spice is year round!!! Bunch of cool people working in there with great customer service.” – Mo H.
The amount of amazing coffee shops in Brooklyn in unreal. It is honestly hard to find bad coffee on Brooklyn! We hope that this guide to 18 Of The Coolest Coffee Shops In Brooklyn, NYC helps you plan the best trip ever. If you liked this post be sure to checkout our Complete Guide To Brooklyn, NYC and our guide to the 15 Best Hotels In Brooklyn.
Happy Travels,
Daisy