Great coffee here but cash only which can be annoying! HOWEVER The place has a nice patio at the back and designated areas where you can work on your computer. Staff are pretty friendly and you can see them often chatting to regulars. People working on their laptops seem to know each other which contributes to the friendly vibes. Oh Free Wifi! read more

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Each time I come here, I am bowled over how good a simple cup of drip coffee can be (cuz it's stumptown, duh, but I swear they are doing something a little different) And only $2! It ruins me for days afterward, if I drink Starbucks, or some other inferior swill. Atmosphere is very relaxed, chill, lighting is a bit dark. Plenty of outlets, but not at every table, you kind of have to hunt for them. Staff are friendly. read more

Distinctive place with delish coffee. Outstanding design and relaxing atmosphere! Oatmeal raisins cokes fresh and yummy. A must visit coffee spot! read more

Black Brick - Espresso and interior reminded me about beautiful days in Italian country) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bush, Wallflowers, and Tom Petty were played very loudly. It matched the grungy environment, sure. But when you stop by to enjoy a cup of some espresso and chill out, not so much. Their brew was very good, and that's the key. Even if their wi-fi was spotty. I will say that the next stop I stop by, I will sit at the comfy back area where everyone with a laptop was. As long as they don't play 90s grunge again. read more

Update: woohoo, they now have pastries! Small selection of croissants and the like.

Nice place but their laptop policies are ridiculous especially taken into consideration it's most of their costumers. Many empty spaces except you are not allowed to sit there. The outside was completely empty for that same reason. read more

The one of the best coffee in New York, what I had. Really nice interior ideas,lots of details with special atmosphere,very unique place. And beautiful garden! read more

Black Brick - garden.. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Whenever I'm in Williamsburg and need a cafe where I can get some work done, this is where I go. The baristas are super friendly and very passionate about their craft. The espresso they were brewing on my last visit was incredible (a Stumptown Ethiopian roast). Also had a cortado which was so good. Great tunes playing all the while. My only gripe is the wifi. My computer drops the connection about once a minute. read more

Such relaxed and friendly service! Fabulously strong espresso too! They have restrooms and the place has a dark and relaxing interior with exposed wood! read more

Yikes, didn't have yelp in mind when I stopped in this place. The two workers were both friendly. My latte ($4.25, med) was really well made, I basically inhaled it. The space seems great for some reading or writing, though I was there with a friend and we were comfortable without disturbing anyone (AFAIK). They use stumptown (and sell it!) so you know the coffee is good. Will be back if I need to refuel in the area. read more

Really cool space. Antique stuff everywhere, including creaky chairs with questionable ability to support my weight. Friendly, honest staff. I ate a soft-ish espresso brown sugar shortbread. Om nom nom. I will be back for the coffee. read more

This place was not worth visiting. I ordered a large latte for 4.75, but credit card minimum is 5$, so I wanted to buy pastries, but they were out on them. So I had to buy some water. The guy behind the counter was also rude and not helpful at all. This kind of thing can make a good tasting cup of coffee bad, because I'll you remember is the bad service read more

Location great, like the heavy wood and dark aesthetic. I missed the place at first but noticed the cafe and thought "oh I hope black brick is like that" and then checked maps and realized that it was black brick. So that was a plus. Got a regular drip coffee, cash only, very fruity. It was fairly packed, but we sat at the no computers table and just chatted away while waiting for it to stop raining. Good coffee good people (though the baristas took themselves a little seriously) and good vibes. read more

Black Brick - A good drip on a rainy day. Fruity and hot. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely beautiful café, gorgeous décor! Ordered the chai and loved it. Places like this really make me appreciate what Brooklyn has to offer, and realize what Manhattan lacks. Will definitely return to try other blends! read more

great cafe~ I got chai latte and the last pastry. love the big tall old tables. this place is cash only. kinda dark inside but the window seats are rather nice for reading. read more

Black Brick - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Horrible customer service. They don't have options of drink sizes and they have a minimum on debit cards. The owner personally excused me from the coffee shop when I didn't have a drink. I had gone to purchase a chai and didn't have cash. They said I needed to go to an atm. Or purchase a pastry. I'm not about to pay 7$ (including atm fee) for a drink. Don't go here. Not worth it!!!!! read more

Great coffee, but kept me buzzing all night. Lots of beanies, beards and dudes here. read more

I was starting to think New Yorkers were confused about what a donut should be until I came to Black Brick-- this hibiscus glazed donut was the perfect light, melt in your mouth kind of dough and the baristas were on point with their pulls- my Americano was great and I saw a nice variety of latte art happening with the lattes served before me. Plus they had pink rock blaring at 10am. I feel ready to start my day. read more

Black Brick - Hibiscus glazed donut and Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wandering Williamsburg requires fuel, and fuel comes in many forms. One of these forms is coffee, and there is no better place to stop by for your fill than a place that serves Stumptown! Black Brick does just that. read more

Black Brick - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent coffee!! I loved it. Iced decaf americano with almond milk to celebrate the spring in Williamsburg. I wish they had the garden open! It's a very nice place, very hipster and very cool. Everything with industrial and wood decor makes it cozy like home. They even have a couch with a coffee table that you can sit and relax while you read or send emails. It's a perfect place for a coffee-shop-office because they have wifi and a place to sit on the back so no one is taking the place of the coffee drinkers at the front. Is not inexpensive but they don't kill you either. Almond milk is 50 cents more but I don't quite like when they charge you more for the ice! That's my missing star... A place to come back! read more

Great coffee and love the garden in summer. Always a relaxed atmosphere, though in winter everyone is trying to squeeze into too small a space. read more

Happy Monday, everybody. As usual, I've got coffee on my mind. It's a dark, dreary day here in New York and so the only way work was going to be a tolerable concept was: a big comfy grey sweater (and my black pants that totally look like black pants but are really made out of sweatshirt material... take that Corporate America), and a big, strong coffee. Black Brick uses Stumptown, particularly their Hair Bender variety. It's more than just their witty signage that makes me want to go inside. The interior is relaxing, with lots of tables and room to chill. It's dark and cozy in there, so it's not bright and crazy like Oslo can so often be. I even conducted some business out of Black Brick during the hurricane. My favorite drink to get there is their cortado. Their spinach and feta turnovers are also crave-worthy, and their service friendly. Their coffee is standard in coffee-shop price, but in my opinion tastier and stronger than that of Oslo (that and their cups don't leak... *cough, Oslo, cough*). All in all Black Brick is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood and I love it and wish them many years of continued success. read more

This espresso bar is incredible! Perfectly fit in its name, "Black Brick". Its barista, decor, music, atmosphere and even its customers are so Williamsburg, so stylish! I'd take Sweetleaf as its suitable match. People here are artist-like, it makes me wanna get involved in this neighborhood, to be a part of it. Tattoo, piercing, beard, outfitter, fixed gear bike, installation, street painting, these are what I know about this area. And this coffee shop just fully brings everything on! read more

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Wi-fi barely stands 5 seconds each time and totally got me frustrated. When I report, they say it's just too many people using it. Fact is I see no more than I used to, and I come here almost every day. Plus why don't you upgrade it then? I tip almost everyday, that's $30 a month only for personal tips. You got no money to upgrade? At least they should have tried replugging or something, to see if this is technical difficulty. (we all do it at home, but why not here?) I respect people earning hard money but tippers are not losers, you know. I tip no more here. read more

This place was amazing. The coffee and tea here was great and tasted wonderful. This is a great quiet place to study, do some computer work, or even just relax. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience!! read more

My favorite place to get coffee in this area of Williamsburg. Always high quality, smooth coffee. Perfectly done espresso and lovely, friendly staff. read more

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I cannot recommend Black Brick enough. They're prices are SO GOOD and their coffee is even better. The staff is thoughtful and engaging and the have Dough donuts. Could you ask for more? Oh, yes, and its all french press. THE BEST. My boyfriend have lived right around the corner for the past year and, like everyone that has ever lived in Williamsburg, are being priced out. Most of the reason I am sad we're moving is because I can't pop by Black Brick on my way to work. read more

I am not really good at coffee so cannot make reference about coffee itself.... But still can share some ideas about the cafeteria. The idea to build a "computer-free" table is marvelous, provided places for people who really want to have a cup and chat. Some awesome places always occupied by the computer user (includes me, shame). Friendly staff and great music, comes with free wifi. Don't forget to look up, the ceiling is sort of fancy read more

Their hot chocolate is ACE. Tastes like melted down bar chocolate--not at all the powdery swill you find at some cafes. They also serve Dough doughnuts (!!!) but keep in mind that they're like double the price at an actual Dough: $2.75. read more

I really enjoy Black Brick. The decor, the ambiance, the backdoor patio, the bathroom, its all dope. Coffee and pastries: They have your regular coffee, espresso, Americano, chai and all that. Nothing too unique and there's not a huge selection but its all dope non-the-less. The pastries are very good as well. Donuts and croissants. I had the donuts (forgot the flavors) but they were very good. Though the croissant is good I wouldn't spend 3 bucks on it, not worth it too me, so pass on that. Everything else is reasonably priced. Decor/ambiance/atmosphere: I would say this along with the coffee is probably why you would want to come here. The atmosphere and decor is very chill, calming, cozy, and looks like an industrial blast from the past. Its pretty spacious inside with a good amount of seating and a cozy little sofa seating area. For extra added space, the backdoor patio is very spacious, chill and a great place to have coffee and chop it up with some friends. I would even recommend it for a date if the person is into coffee and not high maintenance. Especially in comfortable weather, I can see myself there for a bit. This is also a great place to study, write, get things done on your laptop. Staff: I love the staff here. They're always very informative of what they serve, always very nice and don't make you feel stupid if you have any questions about coffee. They're very personable and kind. ONE PROBLEM: Okay, so as much as I love this coffee spot, I find the people who come here to be annoying. I don't know if its just my like since I've been frequenting this spot quite a few times for the past few months but the demographic seem to be made up of uptight, conceded, rude assholes. Majority of the people who come here are White. In fact, I seen nothing but white people at this place. NOT THAT THATS A PROBLEM. However, maybe they just don't like non-White people at the place? I don't know. My friend and I been there quite a few times. We're very chill, not at all loud and obnoxious or obstreperous and talk at a tone that's not disrupting anyone. I KNOW this. However, no matter if we're in the back patio or inside, it seems like these transplant White folks get annoyed at mine/our presence. I just don't understand, we never do anything to bother anyone. I don't know what the fuck and I don't give a fuck. You're not coming to my goddamn city and getting annoyed of me. RANT OVAH. Plus, I put money into this establishment and the people have gotten to recognize me by face, so as long as they like me, I don't give a damn. ANYWAY, don't panic if you see a Hispanic up in here White people. This place is my top 5 favorite coffee shops in NYC. Pros: -Dope coffee and pastries -Dope ambiance -Dope backdoor patio -Dope bathroom (YES, dope bathroom) -Spacious Cons: -Just my experience but transplant White people don't like anyone who isn't like them Ugly: -Cash only. Its not a good or bad thing, it just depends. read more

Great little coffee spot. It was pretty busy but they do mark off certain tables and sections aana laptop free zone which helps keep some seating open. The coffee was really good . read more

Yass. I found the epitome of your Brooklyn hipster cafe experience. The two girls on staff where buoyant and friendly, and often would chat with me and the customers like we're all long-time friends. There's not much by way of food, but that's not what you go to Black Brick for- no do you go for the free WIFI (which wasn't functional) Ultimately, you want good coffee that doesn't break the bank, and that's what I found. I give Black Brick 3 out of 5 buoyant friendly hipsters. read more

all of the coffee shops I liked in the neighborhood of my soon to be old job have been disappointing me lately so I stopped into Black Brick today to see if this could be a good spot for a latte during my last work week/whenever I find myself in williamsburg again. the 3 stars is for the latte. the espresso is great, not too acidic, not fruity, just a good tasting espresso. milk was a little over steamed but when I say a little I really do just mean a LITTLE. just shy of perfect. the 2 stars it doesn't have is because of the staff/ambience of the entire place. the woman at the register was unpleasant, just seemed like she didn't wanna be there and had an awfully judge-y better-than-you stare at whoever she looked at. the barista also seemed to wanna be anywhere but there. they're just not the kind of people I would want to interact with in the morning. read more

Cool coffee spot, with a mix of industrial/organic interior ambience. Macchiato and Cappuccino were spot on.

The laptop-free area reminds one that coffee shops can be more about a screen and the information superhighway (he says as he taps away this review on his iPhone while still in the shop). Great iced coffee and the barista was really kind in the short interaction that we shared. read more

The coffee is good (I am not an aficionado). The space is nice (though at little dimly lit for some in the back). Garden is now open and very lovely! What I love the most is the staff. It is one of the few coffee places in Williamsburg where they seem happy to see you, happy to be at work, and happy if you stick around and not just move on. read more

Really great coffee shop. The coffee is good and the atmosphere is very nice as well. Staff was very courteous and made me feel very comfortable. I will definitely come back when in Brooklyn. read more

A cute, unassuming little coffee shop. I stopped in on a cold day and had a lovely quiet sit with a warm drink. Cozy with good music and reasonable prices. read more

Black Brick - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Glad to have a place like this, kind staff, good music with, amazing drinks-I had LATTE yesterday. So just come and you'll have no regrets!! read more

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I recently moved to the area, and it was the first time visiting this cafe. I was reading a book for a while with a cup of coffee. After a little while, I took out my laptop to write something briefly, and a person tapped the table and said, "hey, hey!" I looked up thinking, who is this rude person. And he said, "we don't allow that," with an angry voice. Then he stared at me without further explanation. I wasn't sure what he was implying. He pointed out the sign at the corner (tapped twice) and pointed the other row where you can use your laptop (I guess) and yelled, "There!" He seems to be an owner - was carrying in paper tissues for stock and walks out and in constantly. Well, it's great to have that type of policy, but the way the owner tells the customer was wrong. Especially this big guy seems to bully a much smaller female. His voice was very loud that people from far turned to look and I felt embarrassed. I always try to follow the rule; it was an honest mistake due to the small sign (a sticker on the window) at the opposite side of the table where I could not see from where I sat. If you want to allow only a separate space for using laptops, you must make the sign larger than now. Current sign only can be seen by some people like Hawkeye. read more