BK Bagels

Swallow Cafe makes a potent cup of coffee with an industrial Brooklyn vibe. The service is direct,…read moreblunt, and they cuss freely. But they also LOVE their regulars, kids and pups alike, and make sure the delivery guys get a warm cup too. Prices fair for Brooklyn. Menu includes pastries, Bagelsmith bagels, hot chocolate, chai, tea, and matcha. Coffee is Counter Culture. There are seats for about 25-30 people and most tables have outlets. Lighting is a little dim and moody. They are more laptop friendly than other shops in the area and have free wifi. Note that you have to climb stairs to get into the shop, so it's not ADA or stroller friendly.

Aesthetic: Chill, hip little cafe…read more What to try: Iced hibiscus Service: Attentive Parking: Street Rating: 5/5, I came in for a hibiscus to relax, and they delivered. It seems like a perfect spot to unwind, work, or meet with friends.

0.8 mi•East Williamsburg, Bushwick

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Sey Coffee

4.3(285 reviews)

This was my second trip to Sey. They have a selection of amazing coffees and tasty pastry. I'm a…read morebig fan of the exotic espressos they have. It was quite Friday morning, but the weekends it gets busy and a bit loud. The staff seem to really know their drinks and are proud of what they serve. The sparkling water they give you is perfect; not much Co2 and a crisp mineral flavor.

Came here on a sunday around 2 PM, and it was lively but not too busy. I really liked the…read moreatmosphere with all the natural lighting and plants. It's a laptop-free cafe with a bathroom. They were very kind and let me sample some of their teas. I ordered the herbal tea, which felt very refreshing and light. They also provide a complimentary cup of sparkling water on the side.

0.7 mi•East Williamsburg, Bushwick

Ham and Cheese Croissant

Coffee subscriptions

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Iced Coffee (~$6)

Dayglow

4.7(34 reviews)

I've been to dayglow a couple times for their coffee, and I'm never disappointed. Their drinks are…read moreso unique and the flavors mesh really well together. I was able to order and get my drink pretty quickly and then sit outside. It's very chill and relaxing inside and I always look forward to coming back when I'm in the area.

Had a $5 promo on inkind so I gave this place a "shot" hahaha get it? Ok sorry. The Totoro was…read morephenomenal - 5 stars for that alone. My boyfriend had the Dayglow F09 handbrew, which was good but not $13 good - it was kind of watery. But I loved mine and will be back for more specialty drinks. Everyone working here is also exceptionally nice!!

0.7 mi•East Williamsburg, Bushwick

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Bake Shop

3.7(163 reviews)

Still the BEST chocolate cake in whole NYC !!!! After Mha Za…read moreDahr departure they left almost Alone. Great place to dessert after great pizza one block away.

I do not live close so I only get a chonky slice of cake sporadically. My partner came home with a…read moretreat one day 2 years ago and I've been hooked since. It may be too wrong to give such high praise for only ever popping in for chocolate cake and nothing more but the monster slice they cut up is always super scrumptious. I thought I loved Mias but wow brava. I remember trying my hardest to find this spot after my first try; It was hard because the box use to says Little Cupcake Bakeshop but this is simply called Bake Shop. But now that I know this exists and it's much more convenient, their moist chocolate cake is all I need moving forward. Not too sweet like Martha's junk and far more decadent than Mia's (no hate on Mia's though because everything they make is superb).

0.8 mi•East Williamsburg, Bushwick

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Massive chocolate slice

Crossroads Cafe

4.6(14 reviews)

Came here to hang out for a little while waiting for my appointment in the vet nearby. I have my…read moredog with me and the staff said they are pet friendly, however, the pet has to stay outside the café. They have a lot of seats outside in the hallway that we can hang out with our pets. There were counter top seats and seats with sofas to chill. I ordered the iced chai latte. It was good. I love the cinnamon taste that it. Pretty refreshing for a hot day. I would love to come back again to hang out inside the café. It is such an interesting café with interesting decors.

Loved this quaint little coffee shop! You'll need to be very perceptive as the main entrance is…read morehard to come by if you weren't looking intently! Crossroads Cafe has an amazing ambiance, good service, and is a great place to chill and read a book, do some work on your laptop, or just hang with your besties sipping on amazing coffee drinks and delicious pastries! They have salads and such to from what I saw, and they looked really fresh!

Food Case

Samplers of our signature focaccia sandwiches.

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Chai latte

Takahachi Bakery

4.5(30 reviews)

1.0 mi•Bushwick

Was waiting for a friend in the area and decided to grab a snack while waiting. Had the curry…read morecroquet and the iced hojicha and enjoyed them both and it was less than $6.50. Clean and they have restrooms for customers. I saw people getting onigiri and it seemed popular. There's limited seating and some standing room at tables.

I wanted to try this bakery since it got great reviews. There's other locations in Manhattan but I…read morewent to the one on Bushwick. There is a lot of options to choose from in this bakery. Sweet and savory. From noodles to ongiris to dessert to cookies this place is amazing. I can't imagine you couldn't find something in here to eat. I got a beef curry bun, beef yakiniku roll, Kinpira (burdock root), sesame tuile cookie and a tiramisu coffee roll. Everything looked fresh and everything did taste good. The sesame cookie was delicious. I would definitely go back again if I'm in the area or try the other location in Manhattan.

0.8 mi•East Williamsburg, Bushwick

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Cream puff

Ange Noir Cafe

4.1(175 reviews)

The veggie omelette was delicious and had a great pesto with a ton of flavor. Breakfast wrap was…read morealso delicious, some hot sauce really helped it out though. Ambience was very good, there's outdoor seating and also a bit of a quieter back room for breakfast/lunch hours. Service was quick and easy. Would definitely stop back in!

Cute Gothic Vibes, but Disappointing Service and Cold Food…read more While visiting Brooklyn with friends from out of state, we decided to stop at Ange Noir Cafe for brunch. I'll start with the positives: the café is undeniably cute. The gothic-inspired decor gives it a trendy, spooky atmosphere, and I can definitely see why people are drawn to it. Unfortunately, the experience didn't quite live up to the aesthetic. The café was pretty busy, and I understand that they appeared to be working with limited front-of-house staff. However, the service was disorganized and inattentive. Since we weren't familiar with how things worked, we didn't realize our drinks were supposed to be picked up at the counter. They sat there until the barista eventually noticed us and mentioned that they had been ready. My friends had ordered iced beverages, so it wasn't a huge issue for them, but my hot chocolate was barely warm. Then came the food. We waited approximately 35-45 minutes for our brunch. At one point, there appeared to be confusion about whether our food was supposed to be packaged to go or served for dine-in. By the time we received everything, my breakfast platter was cold. Here's the disappointing part: I genuinely believe my breakfast platter could have been a 10/10 had it been served hot. The food itself had potential, but temperature makes a huge difference, especially when ordering a hot breakfast. To be fair, my friends enjoyed their sandwiches, which were meant to be served cold or at room temperature. Unfortunately, I couldn't say the same about my meal. I really wanted to enjoy this place because the atmosphere is charming and unique. However, good aesthetics can only take a café so far. Service, communication, and food quality matter just as much. Based on this experience, I wouldn't return. If I'm ever in the area again, I'd rather try a neighborhood bagel shop or another café.

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House Pretzel Bun

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Back bar area

Nook

4.4(94 reviews)

0.8 mi•Bushwick

A neighborhood favorite of mine. Always great drinks, great service, and great vibes. They also…read morehave fun events every week, there is something for everyone here.

Shucks I wanted to give this place five stars but it didn't start so well. The first barista who…read moretook my order was really great. I first ordered a chai latte and he said I could do two different syrups so I got the pumpkin and salted maple, though I was worried about it being too sugary so he suggested I could just do half a pump of each. He asked me what the name of the order would be and I said "Aida" (the phonetic spelling is ah-EE-dah). And then I heard the other barista say something along the lines of, "oh Aida, how about 'Aida' rather not be here", pretty rude if you ask me. And then I ordered the spicy nook sandwich. And when another server called my named to grab it she didn't even knowledge me when I tried to thank her and instead she talked to her coworker while I was right in front of her. The sandwich was really good, so was my chai tea. I really like the pumpkin and salt and maple syrups too. I did like all the options for seating although it was pretty packed. I'd say if you have a big party get there early. By 7pm the whole place was filled. There was a huge majong club that came in and took the whole back area, it was so crammed there were lines for the bathroom. Over all I had a good time. I really like the music too just know it gets very busy in there. The employees I would say were hit or miss. The ones that were great though I really liked. Just seem like the ones who didn't really give attention to customers or were kind of rude seemed like they didn't wanna be there.

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Everything croissant

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Matcha latte

IC Brooklyn Cafe

4.4(160 reviews)

0.6 mi•Bushwick

The ideal blend of a productive workspace and a cozy cafe. It's an absolute must visit for remote…read moreworkers. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and they provide reliable WiFi and plenty of accessible outlets. Their fresh-pressed juice is outstanding (one of the best I've ever tasted) and their bagels are excellent. The experience is rounded out by the super sweet staff, who make every visit feel personal and inviting. Highly recommended for great service, productive amenities, and top-tier fresh food and drink.

Coffee is not bad but last time I went service was pretty bad. Girl was singing off-key and did not…read moreget my cold brew order to me in a timely fashion. It took probably about 15 minutes for her to realize that she forgot to pour cold brew into a cup to deliver to me. Wifi was also down at the time otherwise the place is nice to work. Lots of outlets as well as comfy seating arrangements.

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Your Way Cafe

4.2(139 reviews)

0.7 mi•Bushwick

Price quality service great. Interior nice. Quality food. Had croissant egg sandwiches.read more

The portions lean on the smaller side, but the quality of the food made up for it. While the…read morebreakfast potatoes weren't quite to my taste, I'd be happy to return and try something different next time. The real standout was the coffee--so good that we came back later just to grab another cup.

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Breakfast Egg and Cheese Sandwich

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Martin K.

389

11 years ago

I wish they'd replace the staff with that of Bread Brothers or any other Bagel spot in the country because they simply do not know what they are doing. Here's what I've observed: - 3 out of the 4 times I've been there the cashier takes an order and makes that persons coffee / latte / ice mocha cappuccino / 6 different types of teas / bagel with cream cheese etc... and lets the rest of the line pile up and wait while the other employees clean or sit there waiting for an order. Somehow they haven't figured out that it would be smarter for the business to train one of the other 3 employees to make coffee so that a line of 10+ people doesn't form, and so it won't take 25 minutes to get a coffee or breakfast. The only time this didn't happen to me was when there was no one in front of me in line. - Every time I've been there they've messed up my food order. One time for a breakfast sandwich titled "Omelette on a Baguette" - they gave me cold cuts / lettuce / tomato / and a cold egg omelette on a hero. Yes, for real, the egg omelette was purposely cold...I'm not even sure how that was possible. - You ask for a toasted anything, and you shall receive a gummy piece of bread - guaranteed. They put the bagels on the face of the grill - ghetto style - to give you just enough gumminess and 'old grill' flavor to encourage a "WTF!?", or perhaps a "Oh you got to be f*ckin'g kidding me...again!?" outburst. Careful if you're at the office. - The most discouraging thing about this place however is the fact that every time I asked for an egg sandwich - the eggs have been burnt. So rather than eating it, I gave my burt / gummy egg sandwich to my dog and wrote this review instead. - Their bagels suck. read more

Eric B.

2 years ago

These bagels are literally a crime against humanity. Don't understand how you make a bagel that tastes like nothing and has no texture. How they stay in business boggles the mind. Please notice that most positive reviews are made by tourists. read more

Jade G.

10 months ago

They close at 5 not 12 this was very disappointing (idk what else to say I js need to use up characters)

Mia G.

9 years ago

Best bagel spot in this area ; Maybe about the only one . #food #staff #environment #ONEOFTHEBEST

Coral R.

5 years ago

TABT - best bagel i've ever had in my life.

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I hate to write about this but I think it's important. Today I (a black woman) came into this place…read moreand waited about 20-30 minutes for my order to be taken. Since the guy at the desk left me standing there so long I wrote my order on the pad to speed things up. Another worker came gave me a ticket and took the order of the woman behind me who happened to be white. I was number 57 and she was number 58. The guy left with both our orders. After waiting about another 7-9 minutes I went up to the register because I hear number 58 called. I was 57. When I got to the register although my order was there waiting prepared along with the white womans order, he skipped calling my number and called hers instead. He got her all set and off then he helped me. When I asked him why he finished her up before me when I was first he said because her sandwich was easier to make, but both our orders were sitting there ready to go. I'm sorry but from my perspective, this is bias at its finest. It's disgusting that in this day and age I have to go through this and the $17 BLT wasn't even worth it. Shame on that worker and shame on this establishment for not properly training your staff of treat ALL customers with respect regardless of their personal biases. Disgusting. BTW- The bagel was hard to chew. I'm a born NY'er and these bagels are not good. The best bagels are Essa Bagels. The service here I would give a zero. People that like this place don't know any better.

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