Downtown Brooklyn used to be a scary place. When I was a kid, that was where I went to buy toys from Albee Square Mall and Baby World while trying not to get mugged in the process. Nowadays gentrification is in full effect and while it may seem like a joke, gentrification does indeed bring coffee shops. One of these is Absolute Coffee, which shares a strip with some nice stores selling everything from antiques to plants to chocolate. Absolute is nestled inside an older building (I would guess at least 50-60 years old if not more) and it takes advantage of it. The interior looks like an old time bar or restaurant with lots of wood, dim lighting and a very welcoming feel. On the walls are pieces of art that I believe you can buy if you are a collector. I was one of those annoying customers that actually wandered in five minutes before closing. The staff warned me they were closing but they were super nice about it and offered to make me what they could given they were shutting everything down. I had an iced coffee that was absolutely delicious (just black on ice). Surprisingly, I wasn't alone in being a "last minute" customer. Before I left three other people came in and each one of them were taken care of. Kudos to the staff. I'm looking forward to going long before closing and sitting down to enjoy my drink and soak in the vibe of this place. I hope I get to do that soon! read more

Um, are ALL of the coffee shops and cafes in NYC going to start offering donuts from Dough? Because this is becoming just a bit too tempting. I'm partly kidding...but yeah, not so good for the waistline. However, if you crave these delicious doughnuts (made by Dough, the doughnut shop on Franklin Avenue), they do sell them here and they cost $3.50 each. The staff seems nice and friendly and the place is cute inside. It's small, just a few tables, but I like the atmosphere and the decor and as others have mentioned, there is a decent amount of sunlight. The people who work there seem nice, and they have a public bathroom....yay A few coffee shops/coffee bars in this area have come and gone in recent years, hoping that this one is here to stay! read more

Coffee was very delicious! I also tried their pumpkin spice latte, which I liked a lot more than the other coffee shops in the area. Lots of flavor, not too sweet. Too pricey for an everyday thing, but it will definitely become my weekend treat! read more

Sometimes life can be mundane. Everyday tasks like reading a newspaper or checking the news on your iPad become habit pretty quickly and become part of your daily grind. Usually these things fall on us as lackluster reflexes. Drinking coffee is one of those things for me, but alas this is not a mundane or lackluster daily task, not thanks to Absolute Coffee. I am a creature of habit and I fall prey to the temptation of a iced cold brew coffee once or twice a day. The staff is attentive and present and are always waiting with a smile and my coffee quickly and exactly how I like it. Black. I guess I come here too often. I'm just glad I've broken free of the siren spell that apple turnover puts on me. TL;dr the coffee is great. The location is well staffed and the ambiance is perfect. You'll be hard pressed to find better in the area. read more

Absolute Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A small spot with limited seating. I had my usual latte and it was good. Milk was textured nicely and some decent latte art was produced. The drink was smooth and good but not amazing. The flavor was somewhat muted and obscured by the milk. Still very good and I would recommend. read more

Absolute Coffee NY Brooklyn Downtown 5pm Thursday 28th May 2015 Four Stars It's a relative small coffee shop. They had some decent ice coffee. They were closing up shop so I will have to return to see what the vibe is like. The coffee was a bit bitter. The ice was generic. The cup was a standard plastic. read more

Absolute Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love a good bagel ...and the everything bagel that I got from this little cafe was delicious. Great service ! read more

Absolute Coffee - Everything bagel tasted with butter ....cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to get some work done and was able to grab a seat by the window. I've passed by this coffee shop a couple of times before and have seen it get packed. I've tried several coffee shops that made me dislike almond milk because it makes my coffee feel gritty and weird. But they only have almond milk here as a milk alternative, so I went with a mocha with almond milk. To my surprise, there weren't any gritty/weirdness. It was actually very smooth and the foam was perfect. This is literally the best mocha with almond milk that I've had. I'll be coming back for more, especially since they accept the subscription based app, CUPS (use the code TMYP8 for $10 off). read more

Absolute Coffee - Mocha with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hidden gem...My friend and I had the softest bagel here. Love the small and intimate seating and The owner is really friendly. Definitely give this place a try but keep in mind they have limited seating because it is a small place. read more

Great espresso. Keep in mind that a regular espresso here is a double size! Pretty decent price too! read more

The music options are great and lots of power available at no cost. The coffee is smooth and the treats are delicious, will be back for sure. read more

Absolute Coffee - As you can see this is a great place to connect, chat or meet with loved ones. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Found this little gem strolling through Brooklyn. It's such a cute little cafe. I've tried the almond milk latte and the iced oat milk latte here. They were equally amazing but did notice that the oat milk latte was thick in texture. My friend got a vanilla drink from there I can't recall the name of but it was fabulous. They have an assortment of bakery items which look delicious but I haven't had the chance to try. I will definitely try the next time I'm there. They also have WiFi so I always see a lot people working or studying there. But it's a small cafe so it's usually packed. My go to coffee shop in Brooklyn! Check it out. read more

My go-to coffee place. Staff are lovely, their new food menu with lox is delish and the coffee is always amazing!

I will admit that I didn't really want to go into this shop because its appearance didn't stand out. Shame on me, I know. Anyway, I used my CUPS app/membership and discovered this place. Cappuccino w/ almond milk: Super solid drink. Latte art was okay... But it was velvety and smooth which allowed for the nuttiness of the almond milk to seep through. Spooning the foam into my mouth... Mmm. Foam is not bitter at all, but light and delectable. Reallly good. The space is minimal and clean but in a dude sort of way.. Which maybe explains why the majority of the customers were guys? Probably just a coincidence. Outlets everywhere, free wifi, dough donuts.. Can't complain. Would stop by on my weekly trips to Trader Joe's (down the block)! read more

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I happened upon this coffee shop while running an errand in the neighborhood. The barista was very nice, but the manager was not. I thought I'd do a little journaling inside on a nice but windy spring day after I got my coffee, so I took a seat about 5ft away from another person, right next to the door. There were two seats at the bar, and I was told that "this is not a seat" when it clearly & evidently was a seat. I was asked to sit outside, as I quietly did, but I left shortly after, because I felt judged and discriminated against. I look younger than I am and maybe a little bit like a scruffy kid in AJs, but I am a 36yld Art Director who did not appreciate the experience of this cafe. 2 stars for only bc of the nice barista, give her a raise. read more

Out of this world, great doughnuts and fantastic coffe! Staff was very nice as well! 5/5 read more

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VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN FREE REVIEW: I love this little coffee shop because they always have tasty gluten free items in their bakery selection. PLUS the gluten free baked goods are really delicious - something that's kind of hard to come by! They have a large table, bar seating, and small tables for working. It's not super spacious but they make the most of what's available. read more

The coffee and treats are great and the staff is always very friendly. You can tell the owner has worked very hard to build his own outdoor seating and keep his shop safe during these crazy times. I used to come here to study, but I return for the amazing cappuccinos! Emphasis on the staff being *amazing* too. read more

1000% would recommend coming here for some coffee. Laid back vibe and an awesome French environment. read more

Absolute Coffee - Not a big fan of coffee but had a mocha with my girlfriend and this place has changed my whole view on coffee. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very good drip coffee at a great price (especially if you use the Cups app). The service has always been super friendly and the space is very welcoming. The outside bench allows you to enjoy days where the weather is nice. read more

I popped in for a coffee meeting with a friend the other day. It's a small cafe, but there were plenty of places to sit - probably about 20 seats total. I had a scallion and cheddar scone that was tasty, but too peppery to finish. Coffee, service, and vibe was good. read more

Really great coffee and quick service. Great treats and sandwiches too. Just a suggestion- I wish they had the stoppers for the lids. I don't want to take my mask off to drink it intill I got home and I had some spillage issues plus it got a little cool. If they had stoppers and I missed them shame on me but just a thought :) read more

Absolutely delicious! Came in here to kill some time, and I got a cold brew. Barista was nice, the coffee was $4 for what seemed to be a 16oz. Very good quality cold brew, smooth and rich, not bitter at all! There was lots of space with many outlets, which is always appreciated at a coffee house. They had a large selection of cutely displayed pastries (which I didn't try), and a good flow to the shop. Will return if I'm back in the area! read more

It was my second time ordering a toasted bagel. The first time was cold. I don't think it was toasted at all. This time I requested medium toasted and when I got to my destination I noticed it was wasn't even warm nor brown. And I have the suspicion that they are using almond milk sparingly or watering it down because my coffee was looked and tasted so. Maybe they are stretching items to keep cost down. I don't know what their problem is. , There are better coffee shops around. Nice people though. read more

Totally missed the memo that work starts at 10am instead of 8am today. Having commuted all the way from far rockaway, i decided to find a coffee shop in brooklyn to work on some stuff. cute little coffee shops everywhere are definitely one of the perks of ny. absolute coffee is a quaint, quiet, and cute coffee shop. There are two large communal tables as well as still two seaters to enjoy pastries and coffee. I got their small cafe au lait $2.75 and a vegan zucchini bread $3.75. having come to florida, i never got to try really good coffee. their coffee tasted mild, aromatic, satisfying. It wasn't acidic and the taste was subtle and rich at the same time. their zucchini bread was so yummy. don't get the word zucchini deter you from trying this delicious creation. If I lived close by, this definitely would be a place i'd come back to. TIP: there is a $5 charge minimum for credit cards. Warning: for those out of town-ers. it's probably best if you commuted via subway since parking doesn't seem ample around here and they are all metered parking from what i see. read more

Good spot. I appreciate places that try to provide power outlets to those trying to work. That said, this place is NOT quiet. They have the rave music up a bit too loud to stay more than a minute or two. No thanks. Coffee is good tho. read more

I did not feel the Yelp hype, but it's true, this place is outstanding! Great atmosphere very clean and simple design. Prices are reasonable, and the coffee drink ordered was delicious. This place is brilliant. This is definitely a special place. read more

This is our go to neighborhood coffee spot. Reliable drinks, good pastries, and great service. Lots of seating inside and outside. My boyfriend and I like to sit on the outside bench and watch people walk by. read more

Has few cute tables curbside. The staff was friendly. I had a cold brew and it was great! Recommend if you are in the area

I went in here and ordered a coffee and it was a nice flavorful darkish roast. Maybe the bitter medium coffee revolution is over? I don't know but it was a much better cup of coffee than I get in Brooklyn anymore, smooth and tasty. Bonus they come in three sizes! Plenty of room to sit, not too loud, bravo read more

A great neighborhood spot. Small and cozy, and delicious coffee. They have a stamp card too. read more

Came here on a snowy day and the cafe was pretty full. My friend and I managed to find seats though. There are two communal tables for four, window bar seats for three, and six small tables (that would only fit one laptop) for 2. I got a hot chocolate ($3) and it was good, nothing special but not bad. The baristas are friendly. My laptop wouldn't pick up the wifi network but my cell phone did. I was able to work on something offline but if I needed internet, I'm not sure how I'd feel about this. *free wifi *accepts CUPS read more

How can you go wrong with a heart in your Latte? I loved this place. Such a cute and quaint cafe located at a prime area in Brooklyn. The latte I ordered came out quick and at the perfect temperature. Great way to start my day! read more

Absolute Coffee - I heart you a latte!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chose to stay and have my latte and muffin inside- ZERO plastic was used! Pumpkin spice latte was delicious and the muffin was good, too. Definitely appears to be a sustainable coffee shoppe. read more

This is one of my favorite coffee spots in the Boerum Hill area. It's spacious but also cozy, and usually never too crowded. The staff is also quite nice. If you are working here, the wifi is also pretty stable and fast, and there are a lot of outlets on the left wall. read more

An absolutely beautiful cappuccino! Perfectly foamy, wonderful coffee, perfect temperature. A wonderful place to stop in on your way to work as it doesn't seem too busy so you probably won't have to wait in line and be late to the office. The guy behind the counter (not sure if he's one of the owners mentioned in the other reviews) was quiet but friendly and seemed to take his time with my drink because there was no one else waiting. And i'm happy I did because it was delightful! The cafe is cozy and chic - not over the top in decor, but it has a great ambiance that makes you want to sit and hang out for a bit. Agree with some of the other reviewers that a comfier seating setup would be nice to settle down into with a book, but the tables and chairs provided are perfectly fine for meeting with a friend or getting some work done on your laptop. As for the pastries, they were terribly tempting but I was able to pass this time. But after reading the rave reviews about the doughnuts, I'm not sure I'll be able to say the same next time! read more

It's about time I have updated my review!! Hands down, Absolute coffee is my FAVORITE cappuccino in the neighborhood. It is consistently delicious! I find it nearly impossible to find a place that consistently serves up a good capp and am often left disappointed and/or avoid certain spots when specific baristas are working. Luckily, Absolute has never disappointed me. Love love love Absolute coffee! read more

This little cafe is located between old residential stone buildings on a tree lined quiet street in the middle of a bustling Brooklyn neighborhood. My latte was perfectly decorated with a leaf and tasted amazing. So did my cheddar and chive biscuit. They also have scones, which I plan to try on my next visit. Friendly, low key service, light filled interior and relaxing music. What more could you ask for? A great find! read more

I ordered a mocha but ended up with pretty much a latte (albeit an above-average latte). It could really do with more chocolate flavor. The barista asked me to stir the bottom of the cup to get the flavor going. Alas, there was none, and all that stirring destroyed the crema (the whole point of an espresso-based drink!). The cafe itself was clean and quiet on an early Sunday morning but I can't comment much more than that. Modest selection of pastries, cookies and donuts. read more

Very cozy cafe. I stopped by this cafe while waiting for my dog's grooming 2 blocks away. I had their iced latte with vanilla flavoring and almond milk. Rich taste of coffee, friendly staff, and a good selection of donuts and cookies. read more

Absolute Coffee - Iced vanilla latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York