this place is the bomb. Everything I remember from my childhood from both sides of my family the Syrian side and the Polish side amazing pastries as good as it gets very good food also nice people good service Brooklyn has changed read more

Cute lil jewish coffee shop on the corner. Coffee was good and so were the pastries. was recommended this spot from my cousin and it was good. Decent amount of seating inside and out. I would come back to this shop if i'm looking to get a drink or bread. read more

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It's amazing to realize what is near your house and amazing. I went with a friend for a coffee and a catchup at this Kosher coffeeshop. It's spacious with strong coffee and a wide variety of savory pastries. It was late in the day so we only had coffee and tea and settled in for a catchup chat. Will definetly be back to try some of their pastries like the Mini Burekas read more

Almah - Assorted savory pastries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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Good strong coffee with some flavor options that do not take away from the coffee flavor (do not get a macchiato, which they no longer have listed anyhow). They use SweetLeaf coffee, if you haven't tried them do (they're in L.I.C). After a few tries and getting consistent good I opted to try food from the menu (Sabich). I definitely love their buffet like options but the menu options do not disappoint at all. Overall this is conveniently located that I'll definitely be a regular for pick me ups. It's definitely worth a trek as well. read more

Almah - Sabich on a croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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Good cup of coffee, very strong similar to a Starbucks dark roast with more body and less burnt taste. WiFi available and enough desk for light work. Not noisy and no music. Lots of bakery goods. read more

Almah - Drip Hot Brewed Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

We went for a quick breakfast. The food is amazing and so well seasoned and flaky. It's a cute family breakfast spot with many families frequenting. The only reason it's a 4 star is because I felt very rushed by the front staff. There was no one behind us and I felt there was no reason to rush us. read more

One of the hidden jams in Brooklyn if you love your pastries ! Come around 10am when all the goodies are out - Fresh and smell so good and you most likely going to pick every single good , ALL are delicious!!! And by the way , the actual pastries look better than those excellent photos here. Highly recommended!!!! Definitely A destination!!!!! read more

The food here is pretty good, but it's the coffee that lost points for me. I ordered a Mocha and a pastry to go and it cost me $15, which personally I feel is a bit too high for my liking. I was charged for a double shot that I didn't ask for (which I'm not sure if it's required for their mochas or not) and was kinda underwhelmed by the result. I can barely taste the coffee and feel like I could get a much better mocha for cheaper down the block. Felt like I kinda wasted my money. The space itself is rather nice and calm so I understand coming here to sit with some friends and splurge on some breakfast, maybe not an every day thing though. read more

IT IS STILL SO GOOD! And literally Uber Eats delivers! I ordered yesterday and stopped by last month as I was helping a friend move in. Newly explored faves include the rugelach, savory danishes (I am a bad customer and don't know the names fully). Coffee slush. Chocolate chip cookies. Should I go on? This place is literally one of my favorites. This entire bakery display is EYE CANDY. read more

Almah - Loved the babka so much that I ordered two to go. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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Located in bustling Crown Heights, Almah Cafe and Bakery is a charming, warm addition to the neighborhood. Decor is on point with a mosaic of macrame, ornate wall hangings on their accent wall. There are cafe style small tables, family-sized dining tables, and some patio seating (cafe style again) out front. Seating is plentiful for such a small space, and there seems to be plenty of street parking. However, we walked over from the Utica station, and it was just about 5 minutes. If you have a baby and toddler in toe, be warned that you have to cross a major road ( although there is a decently long crosswalk). Food was phenomenal, and we were served by the absolute sweetest staff (only matched by the sweetness of the pastries, of course). The cuisine is Israeli, and the plating is decidedly Nee York in portion. Everything was delectable, and I highly recommend getting a rundown of the pastry flavors from the staff: however, no matter what you order, you won't be disappointed. We ordered a sambusak (a samosa-style pocket pastry filled to the brim with mushroom and cheese, topped with sesame), a vanilla and chocolate mini-pastry (I think it was the rugalch), and the Jaffa breakfast with dippy eggs. The sambusak filling changes depending on the day, so make sure to ask what the daily is. Pastries will be warmed to perfection in their conventional toaster, and the breakfast set comes with all the fixings, including but not limited to: harissa-like tomato spread, seasoned/cubed feta, fresh house salad, tuna salad, and more. We split everything among two people for lunch, and it was ample. There was coffee as well, so there plenty of people popping in for a caffeine kick. I will say this: when the staff bring in their own kids to eat, it's a decidedly good sign. There were also new visitors in as well, and one of them said, "This is the best pastry I've ever had," I kid you not. Highly recommend this place for visitors and locals alike. Be warned that everything has butter, milk, and all sorts of delicious dairy. Sorry not sorry vegan friends. read more

mmm delicious pastries! my family tried the mallawach, sabich sandwich, pizza, and a pastry with cheese and eggplant. everything was delicious. don't waste your time on a salad here. get a pastry! read more

Aw man this place had me at first. Great ambiance, GOOD COFFEE, like seriously that first sip of just a oat milk latte had me on the verge of dopamine rich tears. Pastries? YUM. PRICE RANGE? Bro. Come on. I hate when everything on the menu is more than 10 dollars. Where is the range. It's a coffee shop? Not even oats/yogurt as a snack. They shared that their prices would be increasing due to market price increases. I get it. But incomes aren't increasing so.... Yeah. Wasn't a fan of the food menu. Pastries menu was decently priced. Will probably return though. Great coffee and loved the energy. And laptop friendly with outlets read more

Almah - a laptop and a cup of coffee on a table - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

Got here too late only a few items left. Got about five kinda of savory pastries. All were super good, unique and flavorful! The texture of the pastries were also nice and soft. Favorite was the mushroom burek and the sweet potato/red pepper pastry. Definitely need to come back earlier in the day for more yummy carbs! read more

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Hidden gem in Crown Heights. Pastries are delicious and so is the Yaffa breakfast. The place is unassuming but the food is very high level. read more

Almah - Yaffa breakfast - a plate of eggs and homemade bread not pictured. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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Prices are high, only the drinks are listed with price but nothing on the pastries. So I was surprised when i was paying already. Then there is no bathroom! I ordered coffee and of course it would make me want to go to pee , but no, they said they cannot let me use it. I would understand if this is just a to go cafe but there are plenty of seats! Not coming back. The cashier person is not friendly at all. I seldom write poor reviews but this one is sadly one of them. read more

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This place was so cute, the staff were so friendly and the food delish! I was there around 10:30ish and bakery items were coming out as they were being baked fresh! What more could you ask for. I had the american BF which was a piece of sourdough with cream cheese, lox, veggies and an egg. Yum! I also shared the Jaffe BF with my friend which included a few pieces of bread, 10 dips (different cheese, olives, pickles) an egg cooked any style and a salad. Nice and fresh. They have a great selection of drinks/coffee and also orange juice. I didn't drink anything but everyone around was getting drinks. Staff are all super sweet! Can't wait to come back and try more things! Oh and the space is great. Good number of tables and chairs to dine in. Check it out!! read more

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My friends and I greatly enjoyed this cafe. Iliked the focaccia bread the most, my friends like the mini pizzas.

The baked goods look amazing. I had the chocolate croissant and a cappuccino. The pastry was very good, but the cap was more a latte. Take it, it can be difficult to do a good cappuccino when there is the choice of a size medium. Most often it can go wrong unless you are a skilled expect at creating more foam than steamed milk. To add to this level of difficulty enter almond milk instead of whole milk. Also, the coffee was not the best blend for an espresso. So, I'm giving 4-stars for the croissants. read more

The food at this restaurant is nothing like in the photos, or even as described on the menu. We ordered two main dishes, one was supposed to be sabich on frena bread. Instead it was a piece of lettuce, some chummus and a slice of eggplant slapped on a hoagie roll. The avocado toast which was also supposed to be on frena bread, was half an avocado, again dumped on a hoagie roll. As you can see in the photos, the food was a total misrepresentation, unappealing, and not what we ordered. They also forgot to send one item. The rugeleh was good, but beyond that it was a total disappointment. read more

Almah - The avocado toast was half an avocado, not even sliced dumped onto a hoagie roll. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

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This place is wayyyyy overpriced for average food. A sandwich and latte cost me about $30 here, which is ridiculous. The latte wasn't great either, way too much foam. This is not a place that takes its coffee seriously. What's crazy is that I live less than a block away and never go here. I rather walk 10 minutes to a coffee shop that's reasonably priced and has quality items. read more

This place is amazing. Where to start? Every single thing I've tasted (and I've been here more than twice a week in the last couple weeks) has been incredible. From the in house made breads to pasteries to the coffee. Incredible. Haven't tasted anything without an involuntary "yum, wow". I recommend the Jaffa breakfast, and hm...probably everything else. It's just great, REAL, food. You can taste the TLC and pride that goes into these dishes. Apart from the incredible food, the staff is literally the nicest people you'll meet. Seriously sweet couple owned and operated. Shira and Shai are just so sweet and eager to help and answer all of your questions. read more

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Friendly staff, great coffee, excellent baked goods. I have had a rugela a couple times, as well as an almond croissant. Both were very good. read more

We ordered the Jaffa breakfast and the yemeni bread. Pretty good food, though very overpriced. I'd go back for the pastry selection. I would not recommend dining in. To-go only. read more

A friend ordered this to our home for my husband's birthday. We had never heard of it! Everything was so delicious, and the pastries and borekas arrived warm and freshly baked. Highly recommend! read more

Lovely outdoor seating. Delicious coffee by Sweetleaf, and house-made Israeli-style pastries. read more

Almah - a table with two plates of food and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crown Heights, New York

The best!!! I love to walk here. Everything is good, I just point to the first thing I see and it's always incredible. You can't go wrong.

Best pastry in town -great coffee and wonderful service. This is truly a hidden gem. This is my favorite stop every morning. ! I'm never disappointed. read more

I work a few blocks away from Almah and was a regular. They have great Israeli pastries. I would frequent Almah 1-4x times a week for coffee, breakfast with friends and lunch for the office since they first opened. In October, I stopped in for coffee. Waited on line paid and grabbed my coffee to sit down. Before my butt hit the chair I heard the barista yell out - I need to see your vaccine card if you want to sit down. This is not Germany nor is it 1939. And there is no reason for you to act like the gestapo. I do not need to show you anything to sit in a cafe. I have since found other spots that allow me to drink coffee and sit with my thoughts without anyone breathing down my neck and HIPPA violations read more

This is my favorite spot in my neighborhood. The staff is friendly and helpful and the coffee is THE BEST. My usual order is an iced coffee with oat milk and two of their sugar crusted croissants. Simply delicious read more

Fantastic location, super friendly crew. I really love this place especially the ambiance they have set up. With no sugar or cream, it was still rich, flavorful and fresh. I became great friends with the staff, who are all wonderful and super friendly. We will definitely come back to this place again! read more

As a Jewish guy that keeps kosher I'm so use to have such a bad quality food and finally finally there is a good cafe that feels just like in Israel. I got the Jaffa breakfast was delicious, and almond croissant was amazing. Hope they stay around. Highly recommended. read more

As much as I want to like this place they make it very difficult. Rude service and unwelcoming vibe which is such a shame. Maybe it's members only if you know what I mean. The people taking orders make you not even want the food anymore. This place needs to take a workshop in communication and etiquette. If you don't want to work then don't show up. Nastiness to local customers is disgusting. read more

Absolutely delicious pastries and coffee! Was just looking for something to grab and go on my way to work, yet ended up sitting down in their well spaced outdoor seating. Enjoyed a flavorful mushroom bureka and chocolate chip cookie (both of which I was recommended by the staff). Highly recommend! read more

omg their cinnamon rolls are ELITE. the coffee is delicious and the customer service is incredibly friendly and welcoming.