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    Brooklyn Cafe

    4.8 (76 reviews)
    Closed • 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Good for working

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    Clean, bright, and fresh - very inviting.
    Rob H.

    I loved this little nook. It's a small but neat and thoughtful place, light and sprinkled with fresh flowers. That's the backdrop for the Cafe's excellent bakery offerings and unique drinks. Go and try the Cafe for yourself. We bought a sampling of baked pastries, fried doughnuts, and quiche cups. I also sampled their cold brew concoction - a cold brew with club soda and a flavoring of your choice. I chose no flavoring, and was treated to an authentic cold brew - not just hot brew iced - with all the complex floral notes and complexity I'd expect. The effervescence was very subtle, and so added a balanced nuance rather than a carbonated explosion. Just delightful! Our purchases were served with a smile and a quick chat about the offerings and origin of Brooklyn Cafe, another benefit of patronizing local businesses. We not only ate well, but enjoyed a time and place in this art infused neighborhood. I'll have to come back to sample their beignets, and that alone will motivate me to return soon!

    8/16/24 - Brooklyn Cafe
    Brie F.

    Beignets yummmm. Everything is made in house except for the bagels. I had the absolute pleasure of having our order of beignets being made to order right in front of me. I've always wanted to experience the deliciousness of a beignet. I'm so happy our first tasting was here at the Brooklyn Cafe. Christian, thank you for being the absolute sweetest. Your hospitality and kind soul speaks volumes.

    John B.

    I was unaware that there was an area in Wilmington called "Brooklyn", despite numerous visits to the city. But there are apparently some interesting businesses around the Brooklyn Arts Center. To include this charming cafe, which offers beverages and baked goods. The donuts are the selling point, and while some are vegan, the regular ones are delicious and very filling on the evidence of the chocolate one I tried. However, the star was a special matcha-based beverage with ube foam, which was an expensive beverage when ordered with oat milk but which delivered a sustained complex flavor hit. Distinctive, local options, and vegan-friendly. What more could I ask for?

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    Theresa Z.

    Location: off the beaten path, this is a small coffee shop (small business supporter here!) Street parking but the road is not crazy busy so you should find something close by. There is inside seating and outside seating on the side. Staff: The owners are so friendly. A husband and wife team. The team behind the counter is super nice and accommodating. Very lovely stories. Food: fresh baked goods and little egg frittatas (I LOVED THIS). I tasted the biscotti and it was great! It is the husband recipe. There are an assortment of coffees and their main expertise are fried dough with flavors/dips. It smelled delicious inside. The coffee was very good! I have had a couple of the signature drinks in ice but the Irishman is my favorite. Learned that Brooklyn cafe doesn't stand for Brooklyn ny like I thought but instead it's the actual area name of Wilmington. Btw- their swag is cool! I lived the bags and tshirts.

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    Charlene C.

    Came around 7:45 AM on a Friday morning and parked for free right in front on the street. I was the only one there but more people soon came after. The female staff member was nice taking my order. Ordered a 12 ounce Cafe Au Leit with 2% milk ($5; they also have whole milk, oat, soy, almond milk), beignet ($7.75, 6 pieces), vanilla and chocolate doughnut (only cake style, $3.25 each), cheese and jalapeño kolache ($7.50), and a breakfast muffin quiche ($7.25). The best part I enjoyed was the quiche-it had tons of 2 different kinds of cheese and some small pieces of leafy greens. Coffee is from Java Estate, local and good. Beignets were made fresh to order so they were warm, doughy, crispy, and coated heavily with powdered sugar. Kolache was good, I loved the spicy jalapeños. Yeast bread was soft. Served warm. Donuts are from Ollie's and made with mashed potatoes. Only tried the chocolate donut and gave the vanilla doughnut to a friend. I'm generally not a huge of fan of cake donuts, but it was good. It tasted fresh, was soft and pillowy. Enjoyed sitting indoors in the comfortable chairs. Music playing was a little random from Upbeat dance to old school country Willie Nelson.

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    Leigh C.

    This place is awesome. They make beignets to order. I asked what they had in stock that was vegan and she said just the beignets, so I got them. She rolled them out and fried them right then and there. They were super delicious!!! I wanted to eat all of them but I would have gotten sick. She said they had to be eaten right away, so I regrettably had to share them. Will absolutely go back next time I'm in town.

    Colleen H.

    Very cute place! Good oat latte with lavender. Beignets were great too! Excellent service.

    Vegan Beignet

    What a gem! Super dog friendly as advertised. Owner and staff offers gourmet donut hole for dogs :) The London Fog is a uniquely tasty drink that truly impresses us. You can customize with Oat Milk too. Vegan Beignets available in additional to the regular. Plenty of outdoor seatings too. Highly recommend anyone who wants gourmet coffee and donuts... and their famous beignets!

    Beignets
    Chantel S.

    Beignets were AMAZING! Better than many places in NOLA, she made them when I ordered! The outside is so cute, mural on the wall and very pet friendly! Cute spot for the hide that like good coffee and a vibe with

    Donut

    We stopped here twice in one day because it was that good. The banana ball was so good and my daughter LOVED their beignets. Their frappe was the best she has ever had. The dirty hippie was my favorite drink. We had to grab one of their donuts as literally just staring at them is mouth watering. The staff is so friendly and welcoming we love the vibe of the entire place. This place is a must if you are in Wilmington and it's vegan friendly. Hands down best customer service and coffee

    A Willie Nelson wall!

    Excellent offering for a small café. They take great pride in there products. Super friendly. It

    Kolache

    It seems like everything is made fresh! The kolaches were still on the pan. Although, if anyone is looking for Texas kolaches these aren't it. These might be more traditional, made flat with cheese. Picture attached. Very yummy though! They have a variety and many things to choose from!

    Vegan lemon donut
    Shane H.

    These donuts are truly the best I've ever had. The vegan donuts and donut holes are made fresh to order, taking only about 3-5 minutes. They simply melt in your mouth. We tried the lemon and vanilla donuts, and they were delicious! Their local coffee is also incredible, and they offer oat milk as an option. The customer service is outstanding, with the staff being both friendly and knowledgeable. I can't wait to try their beignets next!

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    Loved the coffee, everything was fresh and the people are so kind! You should definitely check it out if you're in the area.

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    Tasty beignets, customer service was great! First time being here so the insight and help from the staff was great

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    Frsh glazed doughnut. Was great, not processed and very fresh. Latte was good. Cute little place. Friendly service. Yes, I recommend.

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    Donuts and beignets were DELICIOUS! We had a great experience there and will definitely be back!

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    Donuts are homemade and incredible. Drinks are delicious. Coffee and espresso is actually good. Cute setting.

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