Good service, good coffee. When we went it was pretty busy. It was a Saturday morning. We were able to find seating outside luckily. The staff seemed friendly and it was only half a block from the water. The location was great. read more

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I come here often but just found and almost swallowed a strip of plastic in my coffee!!! read more

Bright Side - STRIP OF PLASTIC INSIDE COFFEE - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ok so Im updating my review because the drip coffee was definitely great today. Bold and strong, $3.50. Super busy inside since it was a Saturday afternoon with pretty limited seating, a few open tables outside but a bit too breezy to sit and enjoy. Friendly service. read more

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Bright Side was the first place I tried when I moved to New York. I needed a quick bite so I got a croissant and a flat white. The croissant was THE WORST croissant I've ever tasted in my life. It was stale, cardboard-y, and I struggled to bite off a piece. I'm not sure how long it had been sitting there. I was actually shocked by how bad it was. After coming back a few times, the coffee is pretty decent. I am scared, however, to try any other food at this cafe. +1 star for the coffee. read more

Bright Side is one of the rare coffee shops in Williamsburg not overrun with people elbowing each other for a seat. And I'm honestly puzzled as to why. The place is adorable, tucked away on the ground floor of an apartment complex by the waterfront. Maybe that's why it's not packed, it's a little removed from foot traffic. Their loss is my gain. I sat in one of their booths the other day and parked myself there with my laptop. The Wifi was pretty solid and both the dirty iced chai and iced matcha I had were made well. The staff was genuinely sweet, in a way that made me feel like they'd remember me the next time I visit. A couple of drawbacks-- they close at 4pm and I didn't see any outlets. But these are small prices to pay for a couple of hours of peace in this neighborhood. If you're tired of packing in tight quarters in most of New York's coffee scene and want a place where you can actually hear yourself think, give Bright Side a try. read more

Service 5 stars Food 5 stars Vibe 5 stars Great place for breakfast/brunch. The food was delicious. But on the pricier side. It better have been all organic farm sourced lol. The waiter let us enjoy our meal and conversation without rushing us. The weather was great so we enjoyed their outside seating. Will def come back if I'm in the area read more

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Cute neighborhood spot by the waterfront. Super nice if you live on the waterfront. It's the closest to the water front, their coffee is good (although smaller portion lattes than other coffee shops) and their smoothies (Brekkie smoothie) tastes good too. My only complaint is that the prices are pretty expensive, a smoothie is $12 and its not even a large smoothie. This is a great place to spend a morning, especially if you're sitting outside, but beware its not a friendly place to work. There's minimal chargers and I think they keep it that way intentionally. read more

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A cute cafe with great vibes -- it's right along the water and I loved that they had so much seating right outside to enjoy the great weather. The Golden Latte was decent, though it got a bit chalky at the end. I know they serve food, so would come back to try that sometime too! read more

Bright Side - Golden Latte - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cool vibes, peaceful location by the water. We came inside because it was pretty windy outside on a Saturday afternoon. The staff were really chill. We ordered the French toast, which was cut into smaller pieces. It came with maple syrup and ricotta whip. The ricotta was lemony, sweet, and oh so decadent. I'd come back to try their coffee next time. read more

Bright Side - French toast - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute cafe! It's a bright and clean space, albeit the bathroom was a little dirty. The staff were super nice. It's a great place to chill, catch up with a friend, or even to work / study. There's also some seating outside. I got the porrdige which was slightly sweet. The texture of the porridge reminds me of oatmeal. read more

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We came for a coffee in the afternoon. Bright Side had plenty of outdoor and indoor seating available. Service was good and we weren't rushed. Overall a cute place and I'd come back for another coffee! read more

Bright Side - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A lovely Australian cafe on the waterfront in Williamsburg. Friendly service which is normally quite fast. It's a modern/trendy vibe that is reminiscent of a Melbourne-style cafe. The food is decent though expect more brunch style food than lunch. It's usually not too busy so you can get a table pretty easily. Only real critique is the price, it's extremely expensive (like $25+ for avocado toast with coffee) but I guess you get what you pay for! read more

I kept trying to like this spot because it's so conveniently located to me, but each time I go something goes wrong. I've had orders get lost, food take too long, food make me feel 'off', or something else. It's a nice location with decent scenery, which made me keep trying. But just can't justify going back. read more

It's a really nice cafe, good place to hang out and relax. The food was pretty pricey and in my opinion just so-so. The avocado toast is LOADED with avocado though. Matcha latte was decent! read more

Bright Side - Iced matcha latte - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a good cold brew and my dining partners enjoyed their lattes and another cold brew. Near the riverfront for a nice stroll after getting your coffee. read more

This is a hip new cafe right off Kent Ave that is appropriately named with a lot of sun and a nice bright interior. Most importantly, they serve Nick + Sons croissants, which are among the best in the city. This is a great new option for coffee and an excellent snack. read more

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Latte was truly in the smallest cup I've seen in the entire Brooklyn... and the cup wasn't even filled up to at least near the top... didn't taste too great either. The ambiance of the cafe has so much potential but sadly this place is out of my budget. Service was meh. There is a restaurant with service in the back, and I think those seats are reserved and not for grab-and-goers. Otherwise, the seating area in the front and outside are available. read more

Came here again for brunch and to finally get one of the Nick + Sons croissants (4.7/5). My 5 stars still stand. Great quality coffee and food. Açaí bowl (4.3/5) was beautiful and fresh. read more

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Friendly service, good matcha that isn't just milk, great smoothies, cool interior design and ambience, love the outdoor seating. Highly recommend the brekkie smoothie! read more

Aesthetic = 100%. Clean, charming, courteous. All the great C's. The baristas are super friendly and an absolute delight. They even brought over water for me (I didn't request it) when I sat down to enjoy my coffee and read. Customer service was amazing and the manager&team combo needs to be recognized. Haven't had any pastries from here yet but they certainly looked amazing. read more

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Today I so happened to do a random drop by, trying new things out! I Was extremely flabbergasted by the service, Our Barista ROB was exceptional, If you so happen to visit Ask for him!!! Hot Chocolate & Beer was very tasty, and was gone within moments;) Thanks so much for this amazing, welcoming experience! will be back again! read more

Bright Side - Hot Chocolate w/ Beary Design - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great little cafe conveniently located in Williamsburg! Great brunch options and outdoor seating read more

Bright Side - Brunch, Green Smoothie, Coffee - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I go back and forth with this place. Pros: cool vibe, great staff, convenient, good food menu. Cons: pricey, coffee is just ok, constantly messing up online orders. Warning: i learned today that they don't list all of their ingredients. For example, the avocado toast is loaded with butter and I have a dairy allergy. If the ingredient was listed I would have requested to omit it. Seems slightly negligent on their part. read more

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Fun place. The Poached Eggs on toast is outstanding. Including the kimchi (not too spicy) even the toast by itself is really good. The coffee is good too read more

Nice service, good food, casual vibes, lots of seating, and family-friendly. Easy to get in and out with a stroller and grab a quick bite to eat. read more

Very good quick food. Came here with a friend for a quick breakfast. The service was very quick and friendly, and the food was delicious. We got the green bowl and egg on a bun. Both were very tasty. My only thing would be don't come here hungry, the portions are nott the biggest. We also got a croissant which was delicious. Highly recommend for a quick breakfast. read more

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We popped in this weekend for takeaway breakfast. Our first time at the cafe, and it was a 10/10 experience. Decor is clean, minimal, and modern. We were greeted by the most charming staff at the counter. We placed our order and decided to wait outside to enjoy the sunshine. It was ready to go in under 5 minutes and the quality was that of a sit down restaurant. If you want to taste the best avocado toast and coffee, you've got to stop by Bright Side Cafe! I lived in Sydney briefly, and haven't had coffee or avocado toast this amazing since. Wow! It's as if I stepped into a portal and had breakfast in Oz. Thanks guys! Definitely our new breakfast/lunch spot. read more

Bright Side - We forgot to snap pics of the food, but we did snap a pic of our pooch while devouring the BEST breakfast sandwich. Note jealous face. - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not one to ever leave reviews, let alone a bad one, but this was the worst service experience I've ever received. Go elsewhere for your overpriced extremely watered down coffee, and don't even dare to sit down outside if you've gotten your coffee to go. read more

Service was OK however their food is really below average it gave me an nauseous right after I eat it this is not a place to eat maybe get a coffee but definitely don't try the food also when you pass by the kitchen it smells really bad. read more

Ordered a drink and sat down just to do some paperwork. They tried to pressure me to order more food twice. No thanks way too expensive.

A very hip Australian style cafe with wonderful food and strong coffee & tea selections. They are even open during the pandemic, and we have visited and they have their cafe ready to accommodate. I'm not sure if they have outdoor seating now, but they did start delivering on Caviar. I appreciate and adore the food, as well as the service. We visited here before NY was on pause, so we have eaten there, and it's dog friendly (outside, anyway) when they do have seating there. They will bring the food to you if you "dine in," but we'll see how things change with Phase 2. Service is excellent, and the food is good. Seriously, anything you get will be delicious. The mushroom toast? Fantastic. The crumpet hot cakes? Best item on the menu- my partner requests it for delivery all the time. The sides are great too. Love the grilled halloumi! I've never had coffee here (since I don't drink it) but my partner loves it, and I enjoy their iced chai AND their turmeric lattes. Yummy. Especially with all the options. One of my top choices to eat when I'm in the area. read more

Great Avocado toast! On my days off, a nice walk to the Willie B water front, we stop off here first and munch by a beautiful view of the River. read more

I just love their pastries, the croissants are Paris quality! BUT they almost always run out early - you can go in at 10 and find they have zero of any kind left. So I don't go in that often unless I'm around very early. Bright side owners, please order more from your bakery each day! read more

Service - yikes!! I walked up to the counter to buy a smoothie for take away. I opted to not tip because it was a pick up order right? Well upon walking to the pick up area, the worker who I ordered from walked over to me and said "just so you know for next time, gratuity is not included." I was baffled! Won't be returning if this is a place that chooses to lash out at customers who don't tip when purchasing a smoothie for take away. read more

Absolutely fantastic spot. Great location, indoor and outdoor decor, and somehow was surprisingly quiet on a weekend. Chai latte was great, staff was easily the best thus far in my Brooklyn coffee shop touring (lol) and I will certainly be back. Highly recommend as a coffee aficionado. read more

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$7 (w tip, more) for a 6 oz matcha. Totally ridiculous. Insulting. Barista wasn't particularly friendly. Matcha quality didn't justify the price. I will not be returning. Your prices just drove me away. There are much better and friendlier places. read more

love this place and nina the server is so funny and helpful! the vegemite was very good

Cute interior and exterior, but they really use it as an excuse to jack up the prices. with tax and tip my acai was $17.50. And honestly it was the worst acai bowl i can remember having. Very little food for the price too. And measly amount of fruit toppings, along with a not actually acai smoothie bowl. read more

Portions are a JOKE! 15 dollars for a bowl that was empty. Felt cheated by this place. Do not go here.

I love the drinks, the food, the service. The atmosphere is always chill, clean, and pretty decor. I come here all the time and it is consistently good. Thank you! read more