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    AVA Brew

    3.6 (88 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Superfruit tea (top) and iced decaf latte w/ lavender (bottom)
    Rachel W.

    Had such a wondering experience in Ava Brew! My husband and I got super fruit hot tea, iced decaf oat milk latte with lavender, berry scone, and snickerdoodle cookie. All of them were so good! The snickerdoodle was more of a ginger snap, but it still tasted good. The service was great. The barista was so kind, friendly, and helpful as we tried to decide what to get. The ambiance is so nice - relaxing, comfy seating, and there's a cute wall of dog photos that's just so sweet. Highly recommend

    Macchiato and Almond Croissant
    Jeana T.

    Visiting NY from Savannah, GA. Ava's was around the corner from Aloft, the hotel I'm staying at. Easy to walk to from the hotel. Super quiet, staff is friendly, smells amazing in here. The almond croissant was yummy and fluffy and flakey! The macchiato was very strong and tiny... not what I'm use to but not bad!

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    Alana C.

    This little cafe got an all star rating instantly. Excellent coffee, which for me is the most important! My maple latte was eyes-roll-back delicious. Just the right hint of sweetness. You can taste the quality of their roasted beans too. Very cute decor, lots of places to sit, lots of tables and elbow room. Staff cute and friendly as well! Appetizing array of donuts, pastries, snacks, fresh juices, and WiFi. They also carry alternative milks for all diets. It's everything I look for in a espresso spot, will be back!

    Médium Vanilla Oat Latte, my fave!
    Nneka A.

    Does AVA Brew have amazing coffee? Yes. But you already knew that. Let me tell you what really makes this place wonderful; what REALLY keeps me coming back time and time again: David, Chandler, and Shaun! These three are absolutely a joy to be around. Not only is the service here amazing (I blink and my latte is in my hands, I kid you not!) but they are absolutely sweet! Chatting with them every morning is the highlight of my day! The cafe is always spotless! And the ambiance is so warm and inviting! I would give 6 stars if I could!

    Almond Croissant

    Stopped at AVA brew before heading to the airport. I purchased a hot cappuccino and an almond croissant. They were both delicious. The service was super fast and easy. The vibe of the place was relaxing. I would come back for the almond croissant. Follow me for more content at @jennaeramirez on all social media platforms.

    Mark B.

    Was in the area last week on a Sunday afternoon trying to find a coffee shop where I could do some work, and I stumbled across Ava Brew. What a great little gem. It's quiet and has adequate, comfortable seating. I'm a huge fan of the big windows in the front as well - really lets in a great deal of natural light. I bought a simple cappuccino, just for that nice caffeine kick. It did the trick for sure. Service was great and the staff was very kind. My only tiny complaint was that the prices might be a TAD on the high end, but not really by much at all. I would definitely go back. In fact, I will probably be back this week :) Highly recommend!

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    Shruthi R.

    Come here often when I am out and about doing chores. As you enter the coffee shop you are greeted by this warm and cozy decor. Wood lines the shop, and lovely artwork hangs on the walls- giving this coffee shop a great vibe. The coffee shop is filled with cute tables and chairs for patrons to sit. The shop also has a few armchairs that are so comfortable to sit and drink some hot coffee or coco. The shop also has Wifi, which is great if you want to do some work or just surf the web. The coffee shop has seasonal menus and my personal favorite fall drink is the maple latte. Lovely balance between coffee and maple syrup. The shop also has fresh baked goods like muffins and bagels. The baked goods menu changes everyday. On this particular visit I got a medium roast blend. The coffee was perfectly roasted. Overall a great neighborhood coffee shop.

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    Thank you Marilu!

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    Thank you so much Harry for the great review! Come back again soon :)

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    Thank you!!!

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    9 months ago

    Great flat white! I always seek out great coffee shops and this is one. Friendly staff. Quiet atmosphere for work or calls.

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    This is what we love to hear :) Thank you Alexa.

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    Thank you so much, Linda. Please come back and visit us again soon!

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    Employees are kind, considerate and helpful. The food and drinks are delicious and the lounge is a nice place to do work!

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    Ask the Community - AVA Brew

    Can anyone tell me which Oren's bean & roast is used for the daily drip coffee? I'm hoping to order some in time for Christmas :)

    Hi! We use Oren's Special Blend (we like to call it OSB in house) for our daily drip unless otherwise advertised. Sometimes we have special drips going as well. Our cold brew uses Penelope's Blend. Thanks for the question and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! -… Read more

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    Definitely a hip spot to grab drinks and catch up with friends but the food was somewhat of a miss…read morefor us. We came on a Saturday night for an early dinner at 5pm. Walked in and was able to get a seat without reservation, but it definitely filled up by 6/7 pm. The place is dimly lit and the tables are quite small. For the food, we got their Brussel sprouts, shrimp, salmon entree and chicken entree. Our favorite were definitely the shrimp. But everything else when eaten together tasted a bit too greasy and felt monotonous in terms of flavor. Brussel sprouts were fried and held to a decent amount of oil, then the addition of tahini made it even more oily. Pan chicken we expected whole pieces of chicken but it was more like a thin chicken cutlet. The salmon came with a cauliflower puree which tasted so rich (with butter), but I couldn't finish it bc it was so rich.

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    People have left some odd reviews of this place, including a one-star review for the restaurant…read moreapparently being highly politicized--a vibe I neither felt nor could visually identify within or without the establishment. I ordered a single burger and a Sudan spiced peanut butter latte, for ~$15! That's pretty inexpensive for New York City. I note this as some consider it overpriced. I suppose the food is fairly inexpensive, the lattes slightly higher than average. The "burger" comes wrapped in a homemade pita with diced cucumber, onion, and tomato, plus a few crispy, thick-cut fries and a yummy house sauce. It was a cool twist of the traditional burger and had a nice flavor. The sauce was like a slightly Mediterranean version of Big Mac sauce. The girl working as the barista and cashier was very nice and friendly. She had a nice presence and warm smile, made suggestions, and even gave a stranger free utensils when they popped on to ask. I think it's definitely worth checking out, and it's a good place for a cheap & simple meal that's still quirky and fun.

    I have wanted to try this spot for some time, and wound up a bit disappointed with what I tried…read more They feature a tahini cold brew, which features two things I love dearly, but instead of a rich cold brew it was overly sweet and icy--more like a slushie. Perhaps I should have anticipated that, or my mistake in ordering. I also ordered a Moroccan egg salad sandwich which was substantive but surprisingly bland--sparse with the advertised capers and pickled red onions to give it more punch. I've always loved the look of the spot and the vibe--funky decor, outside and indoor facing counters to order, with some outdoor seating for people watching on Dekalb or heading nearby Ft. Greene Park. I see they are renovating and rebranding a bit and adding some burger component. While I didn't love it, I'd definitely give it another shot.

    AVA Brew - coffee - Updated May 2026

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