No stars! Walked in w/ my wife- she was ordering coffee for her co-worker who loves this spot. I seen how they dude at the counter (barista w/ a black and white beard) spoke to her about where she was standing to order- basically said we couldn't stand there to order. Someone was standing already ordering- so idk where he wanted us to go. I took her bags and went outside before I went off at this guy. If you don't understand the neighborhood or don't want to serve the real local people- get the fuck out of BROOKLYN! read more

Good almond latte! Smooth tasting espresso and they use califia farms almond milk. Yum! Almond and soy milk are the non dairy options. My almond latte was $5 for I believe 12oz. My order was ready pretty fast despite the girl right in front of me ordering 5 drinks! They also have some pastries like donuts from underwest, and some cookies (I saw gluten free and vegan options for the cookies). Pretty small store, very cozy and hippie vibe. Not a huge amount of seating. To be honest most of the good craft coffee places in NY area are of this standard. This was good but there is also a lot of great coffee in the Bedford Area. Overall I would recommend black brick if you're in the Williamsburg area for a solid espresso drink (I only tried the latte and not any regular coffee or iced drinks FYI). read more

Nice place to get some work done. Quiet with pretty good coffee. Good location too. Will be back.

Cool place, love the aged interior. Staff was nice. Had an entire menu of matcha options and went with coconut matcha latte - delicious. Also had a yummy gluten free peanut butter cookie. They had other cookies, croissants for sale. Several milk options to accommodate any preference. The coffee drinks looked perfect, too! I really liked that no laptops were allowed in the front of the shop - so those of us who don't want to spend all day taking up space with our computers actually have a place to sit! read more

My friends got the drip coffee and I got a hot chocolate. Both the coffee and the hot chocolate tasted burnt.

Regardless of what everyone's opinions are regarding Williamsburg, Black Brick is one of the gems. + Wood box panel ceiling + Awesome outdoor patio + Personable staff + Yes on the chai latte & croissant (but FYI both selections are smallish) Seriously, I love this place. If I lived in Brooklyn I would come around more often to chill for hours in box panel ceiling heaven. read more

Black Brick - $3.75 chai latte & $4 ham chz croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cash only!!! Place is super amazing! Inside is dark but cozy and the patio they have outside is super super nice! Decor is country vintage plenty of cactus. I had iced mocha and it was good. Iced tea is unsweetened so very healthy! I would give 4 stars but I think that service could be better. You only interact to order, but the girl behind the counter isn't nice. read more

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

Not even close to 8 pm. It's 6:20 pm and they are closed. I cannot stand when businesses pull this crap. Maybe the staff wants to get out early? I dunno, just be honest. Update your hours on the app/maps/local guides, etc. read more

My favorite cafe at Williamsburg! Very nice atmosphere to read a book or meeting with friends, very cool and beautiful espresso machine. The most important - amazing coffee and pastries! Definitely worth coming for coffee lovers! read more

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The owner is absolutely ridiculous and forces every customer to obey arbitrary rules. I have been a few times with a large group, the majority of us buying a coffee and a pastry, ready to enjoy an afternoon and without fail the owner interrupts us to specifically point out those of us who chose not to order and force them to buy something. I don't know if he's cheap or just enjoys controlling customers, but either way he is incredibly rude. On top of that, he will not allow a single chair to be moved, even if the place is empty and paying customers want to sit with their group. I have never been to a restaurant with such horrible service, and I will not be back. There are more comfortable coffee shops and cafes within a 2 minute walk who appreciate their customers and are happy to accommodate. Stay away from here if you want to enjoy your day. read more

Came for a quick drink. We both got the iced coconut matcha latte. Social distancing and all Covid protcols are enforced. Drinks are good will come back and try something else! read more

Black Brick - Ice coconut matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love it! The coffee is delicious. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The shop is adorable and cozy. I'll walk in the rain to get my coffee especially if it's from here! read more

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My favorite coffee place in Williamsburg! Gorgeous place, coffee and pastries are delicious, and people are friendly. The garden out back is unreal - so beautiful! read more

Super cute coffee shop. Great drinks! Has a beautiful outdoor patio in the back with unique antique feel to it. read more

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

Hidden gem in Williamsburg. Got the matcha latte it was very good. Be sure to check out the back courtyard! read more

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

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haven't been to this place in a few years but today i came here to grab a snack while waiting for an appointment. ordered a muffin and proceeded to sit at the large table in the back. i went up to the counter to ask for a glass of water and the girl told me i couldn't sit unless i ordered a drink. even though i had purchased food. mind you, there were PLENTY of seats. and all the people sitting who did have drinks had EMPTY cups. this place makes no sense and as a business you can't discriminate who gets to sit based off of purchases. absolutely wild. definitely won't come here again. read more

Beautiful place, what is this place with minimal fuss. Different environments to differentiate yourself Bold/embolden In this, coffee can trust read more

Ever since my start of coffee run, my bar on a high-quality coffee shop has been raised constantly. Conveniently located in the center of South Williamsburg, Black Brick was certainly among one of those better places. Stepping inside BB was more like stepping into your grandma's wooden cottage, a bit old-fashioned that a lot of things seemed to almost fall off the cliff; yet definitely comfortable enough to have your nerve loosened. Better to go with the tea, as it was being served in a beautifully designed tea cup. Instead of the regular earl gray or English breakfast (oh please give me a break...), go with the jasmine peach white tea. The jasmine scent was a bit subtle and everlasting! Simply my nightlight or the day! Cash-only so make sure you've got your $. read more

Black Brick - Jasmine peach white tea. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

...I am writing Coffee House Book... (No, I am not) ...But since Beth told me to do so, I may one day... For now, I am just a coffee house addict and will write yet another review for such addiction. (Admitting it is a first step, right?) It's just coffee, you would say. You are sooo wrong! It's more of mentality. A place to chill. A place to laugh at friend's jokes, no matter if they are sitting next to you or far away. A place to sip perfectly brewed coffee and eat a cookie - "that one in the middle" (I completely forgot what it was called). Admit it, those benches are polished by your butt for countless hours already. And your laptop looks darn good on those rustic tables inlaid with old school rulers. And you stare at the ceiling thinking what next chapter of your book will be (you have to look at the ceiling, it is work of art!) What am I talking about? Ah, yes. Coffee. It is marvelous. read more

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Williamsburg has its fair share of trendy coffee shops, and I like how Black Brick doesn't try to be too cool for school. Their menu is pretty straightforward, and their decor is dark and warm, with mismatched furniture that reminds me of a modern day Central Perk. The Stumptown coffee is reliably tasty, but I typically go for the tea. I try NOT to go for the delicious Dough donuts they always have displayed in their case, but typically I fail and end up with one of those fluffy concoctions as well. Though I enjoy working here, I appreciate that there are certain laptop free zones, to encourage conversation and interaction with the real world. The baristas also make an effort to make conversation and take it further than your typical coffee purchasing interaction, and they seem to have quite a few regulars, which is always a good thing. And - free wifi! In the age of phone tethering it may not seem like quite a luxury anymore but it's a nice touch. My only complaint is, unfortunately, their cash only policy. In the age of Square I don't know why any business would insist on cash only, and I'd be a much more frequent customer if I could use a credit card when I'm cash free but donut hungry! read more

Black Brick - Tea ($2.50-$3.50) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went in to buy a coffee and the owner asked if I would be using my laptop. Then he said I needed to buy more than coffee if I wanted to use their internet. Then he said they didn't have internet... this is actually my second negative interaction with him. Previously he was telling people they couldn't be on their laptop for more than 30 minutes read more

My brother recommended that I go to Black Brick to study. I came in around 8am and it was pretty empty. The baristas were friendly and attempted to strike a conversation with me in their empty shop. I think I turned them away with my tendency to ramble on about things no one cares to hear (oopsies and sorry)! By 8:30~9am, I noticed a line form as more people came by to pick up their morning coffee on the way to work. I ordered a soy latte which was nice and smooth. I watched the barista as he prepared it and was impressed by the level of detail he put into making it (measuring the espresso, patting it down carefully, and timing the machine). I only wished it was a bit warmer as it was cooler than lukewarm temp. [- 1 star] I sat in the back where laptops are "allowed", next to a low table that had a pile of books related to coffee. I wasn't a huge fan of the metal table because it was super cold against my skin. Whenever someone moved his/her mug/plate around, it made an unpleasant nails-against-the-chalkboard screech. I also found the chairs to be uncomfortable as they reminded me of the wooden chairs from elementary school. It was hard to concentrate because I was so cold from the table and cool breeze that never went away. [- 1 star] [in case anyone cares - a bathroom is available for customers and there's free wifi.] The biggest turnoff (which is out of Black Brick's control but I have to mention because it was the main reason I ran out of there) was the guy sitting next to me who would not stop coughing. He coughed into the air and occasionally partially covered his mouth with his hands. I wish he coughed into his elbows the appropriate way. Come on, man, it's flu season! Anyway, I am not sure if I'll be back. Maybe for coffee to go. read more

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

Once again, I was looking for a place to get some work done. This place popped up on my yelp app and i made a mad dash for it. I love that they have Stumptown Coffee. You can call me a chipster or pretentious or whatever, but the thing is, good coffee tastes really good just by itself. And that is how Stumptown tastes every time. It doesn't have to be adulterated with refined sugar and dairy to disguise the bitterness. It is just good BLACK. So the name of the place is fitting. The inside is a cross between industrial and barnyard. I was staring at a floor lamp for awhile, and thought the light bulb was pretty neat. I was having a space cadet moment. They also have a nice couch in the back to just kick it with a fellow urban woodsman of your liking. Definitely come here for a good cup of joe and if you need a place to study or people watch. I prefer the latter... read more

Super cute spot and great vibe! Coconut lavender latte and raspberry croissant was magical! Staff was great as well. Great pop-in spot to grab a coffee and pastry to start a day in the Burg. read more

Super chill coffee shop. Some tables are laptop free and so is the patio so if you go here to work you're gambling on snagging a laptop welcomes area. I was luckily enough to have some space to work - lots of other people were working on laptops too - keeping to themselves. Cashier seemed to know a lot about coffee and had conversations with almost everyone who came through! Slight pretentious vibes but overall will be back. Oh and the vegan cookies are soooo good! read more

This coffee shop is mega hipster and I dig it! Every tiny detail in this place has been carefully thought over; each piece of furniture and every decoration is from another century entirely. I felt like I was sitting in Thomas Edison's kitchen. That's how old everything looked. In a good way. I ordered the vegan salted chocolate chip cookie and a glass of cold brew. The cookie was delicious and didn't upset my sensitive tummy, like most cookies do. The cold brew was strong yet smooth, although it gave me a crazy case of the jitters! I would absolutely return here. In a heartbeat. read more

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Super chill cafe with no computers allowed up front. Popped in on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't crowded, one staff person working was super nice. Got a macchiato and cortado and both were delicious and not overpriced. I'd be here a lot to meet up with people for a good convo or just to read a book and get some coffee or tea. A plus - the ceiling is fun to look at. read more

A really nice rustic cafe, although I was a bit disappointed with the food selection. I ordered an almond milk latte and some sort of granola cookie and then found a seat in the small area in the back of the cafe designated for computers. Although I would have liked a bit more computer space, the charm was there. Words to describe the cafe: Rustic, warm, wooden. Hardwood floors, a wooden ceiling, wood-framed mirrors, and wooden tables fill the small space. I kept seeing people leaving out a back door, so I followed only to find a whole outdoor space. The patio continued rustic charm while adding brightly colored chairs and plants. Of course, a "No Computers" sign forced me to return to the back area of the restaurant. read more

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I've been to 6 coffee shops around this area so far and this is my FAVORITE !! I got a hot lavender oat latte and it was so good. Highly recommend everyone to check it out if they're in the area. read more

Cool little "Hipster" coffee shop that serves Stumptown coffee. I did not go for the coffee that they offer hot and cold. I went for a hot coco and that was great. They also have a limited selection of baked goods, cookies for the most part. The decor is creative, the internet is free, and they are CASH ONLY. read more

CASH ONLY- ATM next door outside Cozy, dark, brick exposed cafe to sip on Stumptown coffee and nibble on Doughnut Plant donuts and other pastries. Not too busy right when they opened on a Saturday morning, but had a gradual flow of customers in and out. Bf ordered the cappucino and Stroopel donut. Both were delicious while rocking on the couch in the back. Free wifi, but super slow. You can't use your computer in the front of the cafe or the patio in the back. There's a couple plugs in the back, but not strategically placed for the optimal working groove. read more

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

I'm not often faced with the dilemma of going to a place, giving it 5 stars, and upon additional visits deciding that 5 is not enough. I guess all I can say is read my first review...now add an incredible patio. read more

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

Horrible experience. I live a block away and used to go all the time. Yesterday I went in and sat down. Had been sitting down for about 15 minutes when (i guess?) the owner approached me and said "so are you going to keep taking up space buddy or are you going to order something?" So yep that's it for me. Other barristas seem alright though. read more

Good cappucino, wonderful looking space and friendly staff. The decor is really cool, with box panels on the ceiling and by the counter. There's also a birdcage light. Seems like a cool place to get some work done (though not by the front, as there's a sign saying no computers allowed there). I watched one of the employees take the time to explain the coffee making process to a young kid who was interested. So that was nice to see. read more

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It looks like whoever did the interior design for this place cobbled it together from leftover/throwaway building materials from Frontierland in Disneyland. ...but whatever. Decor means little if/when the brew is good and the lattes we had here were strong and decent enough. The chairs here are uncomfortable however and is not helpful for longer periods of arse-parking for you tortured coffeehouse writer types. Maybe they would rather have it that way. Overall it's a better than average shop with annoying little quirks like taking cash only. read more

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For me what's important is the substance, for a coffee place obviously it should be the taste of the coffee more than anything else. In my recent trip to NYC during the Labor's Day weekend, I tried different coffee joints in East Village, Chelsea, and Brooklyn. Black Brick behind its hipster-y, pretentious façade offers superb coffee. The over the top interior almost distracted me from the seriousness of its coffee.... Oh not to mention the Altered Images' Happy Birthday and the dancing barista. Love this place and will definitely go back when I visit Brooklyn read more

Black Brick - Tables for laptop users; there are no-laptop tables too (heart this sense of humour) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Another hipster coffee joint for the neighborhood. They do know good coffee, though. It's expensive but I'd rather support a place like this versus Starbucks or any other coffee chain. Check em out, good vibes inside, too! read more

Disappointing to say the least. The cafe looks pretty standard at a glance. Dim lighting, cool people having convos and baristas making drinks behind a counter. Obviously, cash only was a surprising bummer. But that is what it is. The problem is my boyfriend's hot chocolate was overpriced for the size and bland. It literally tasted like brown water with no richness or sweetness. My chai latte had similar issues. The service was friendly initially until they got bored. There's no readily accessible, guest wifi. It's not the worst experience I've ever had but definitely a let down compared to other reviews. read more

Black Brick - Chai Latte with lid. Hot Coco without lid. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The cold brew is amazing, the service is great. The place is super unique. If you are in the area it is a must. The decoration is super cool. I did not have any of the pasties but they also looked good. read more

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Pros : Friendly staff. Interiors are dark but beautifully done- take note of the ceiling from salvaged crate wood. Beautiful outdoor garden, done very well. Would visit just for the rustic experience . Good WiFi. Decent music. Coffee above average, a bit sour. Non dairy options available. Cons: Laptops restricted only to the back- small working space. Not allowed outside with laptops or in front. $5 card minimum. No real food. read more

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