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    Brooklyn Perk

    4.7 (85 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    BROOKLYN PERK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Banana Latte (~$6)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Banana Latte (~$6) Aya's take: Decent coffee shop in the Prospect Heights area offering a lot of unique flavors for lattes! The Banana Latte caught my eye since I'm a sucker for banana. It tasted real (not like the Laffy Taffy candy) and was silky and smooth. Good try!

    One word says it all!
    Michael R.

    The baristas are friendly and efficient! Coffee served was simple like I like it and sweetened with just the right amount of cream and simple syrup. Love the vibe of this place nice artwork on the walls.

    Iced PJ&Banana latte!

    Iced PJ&Banana latte and banana bread were phenomenal. Barista was quick getting drinks out, and the ambiance was cozy.

    Americano
    Ashley W.

    This was a first time excursion. The place had decent amount of seating but wobbly. It's not hard to mess up an Americano so my selection was pleasing. The internet was a bit spotty as my computer kept trying to reconnect which was a bit frustrating. Overall, it's a nice spot. Love the exposed brick. It could be a little more accessible as the entrance doorway is not flat. So anyone wheel-bound may have slight difficulty.

    Elizabeth E.

    Glad I tried Brooklyn Perk. This is not my normal coffee establishment in Flatbush, but I love trying new little coffee spots. They have a large outdoor seating area located out front on their sidewalk. It's a great spot to enjoy a cup of coffee/pastry and do some work on your laptop. A good menu selection!! I'm giving this review 4 stars because I don't like the espresso they use. I didn't get the name of the company, but the espresso was so bitter it was almost sour. Also giving 4 stars because my coffee date loved their iced coffee. I can't say this will be my new normal, but it's a great alternative to my regular spot!

    Red velvet
    Jonghan L.

    Red velvet latte is crack. Smooth, creamy, and velvety. What a great cup of coffee! Space is very hipster and it sits a few people indoors as well as out. There are other specialty lattes on the menu: e.g London fog, banana, Messica, etc. Would be down to come over and try those!

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    Kathleen C.

    Great little cafe to stop by on a sweltering day. It's got some seats inside to shelter or outdoor seating. Their menu of drinks was eclectic & creative! I was impressed that they even served non-caffeinated frappes! They ran out of the lemon velvet & cookies n cream, but spiced chai was ideal! Alternative milks were avail & they even provided wifi :) I loved this cafe to chill & do some work. Would really come back here for sure.

    #blackownedbusiness
    Anya T.

    You ever walk into a place and immediately feel right at home? The interior is a nice size. They had some fresh plants, beautiful art on the walls, and featured a Black owned candle company along with selling their own coffee! I met the owner and he was so down to earth and cool. I wanted something cold. It was a beautiful day and I was hot and needed something refreshing. I initially had been eyeing the passion fruit iced tea and the hibiscus cooler. But then...but then...the patron before me got a frozen frappacino. Omg y'all. It looked so damn good! (I can say Damn on Yelp right?...*as I think about all the 'damn's* ) I was like, okay! I got more reasons to come back! So I decided to get a vanilla frappe with rose syrup. You can customize the base flavors. I wanna try a vanilla banana frappe next time. It was lit but so cold at the same time. Ha! I was getting all the brain freezes. And happy doing it. If y'all ever had vanilla nutriment. It tasted like a frozen ice cream version. I was in heaven. Yassss. I will be back. Know this! Maybe I'll see you there and we can social distance wave at one another! Go getcha frappe. Go getcha coffee. Go getcha pastry. Go getcha iced tea! Just go getcha something. #GoGetcha Started by Anya Check out my foodie adventures on insta! @saltandsavor

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    5 years ago

    Visiting and stopped by. Friendly staff, COVID safe, excellent pastries and great coffee.

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    5 years ago

    Great atmosphere, great coffee, great pastries. An awesome place to hang out, and get some caffeine.

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    My favorite coffee shop in the area. I walk all the way from Church Avenue to get that Mocha Latte. I'm never disappointed.

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    3 years ago

    Best iced chai latte I've ever had! Got it with oat milk, highly recommend. Really friendly staff!

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    3 years ago

    Best service in the brooklyn, even better signature lattes. So happy this spot is in the neighborhood!

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    Nice selection of different coffees, teas and pastries. Nice and pleasant environment. Service was quick!

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    7 years ago

    This is exactly what PLG (Prospect-Lefferts Gardens needs: a mom and pop that rivals Starbucks and its over-the-top prices

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    Best coffee in the neighborhood. Nicely designed, very cozy spot. Strong coffee and WiFi!

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    7 years ago

    What a great little shop with Awesome coffee. We were staying in Brooklyn overnight and stopped in on a rainy Sunday.

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    Definitely a hip spot to grab drinks and catch up with friends but the food was somewhat of a miss…read morefor us. We came on a Saturday night for an early dinner at 5pm. Walked in and was able to get a seat without reservation, but it definitely filled up by 6/7 pm. The place is dimly lit and the tables are quite small. For the food, we got their Brussel sprouts, shrimp, salmon entree and chicken entree. Our favorite were definitely the shrimp. But everything else when eaten together tasted a bit too greasy and felt monotonous in terms of flavor. Brussel sprouts were fried and held to a decent amount of oil, then the addition of tahini made it even more oily. Pan chicken we expected whole pieces of chicken but it was more like a thin chicken cutlet. The salmon came with a cauliflower puree which tasted so rich (with butter), but I couldn't finish it bc it was so rich.

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    4.1(59 reviews)
    2.3 miFort Greene
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    People have left some odd reviews of this place, including a one-star review for the restaurant…read moreapparently being highly politicized--a vibe I neither felt nor could visually identify within or without the establishment. I ordered a single burger and a Sudan spiced peanut butter latte, for ~$15! That's pretty inexpensive for New York City. I note this as some consider it overpriced. I suppose the food is fairly inexpensive, the lattes slightly higher than average. The "burger" comes wrapped in a homemade pita with diced cucumber, onion, and tomato, plus a few crispy, thick-cut fries and a yummy house sauce. It was a cool twist of the traditional burger and had a nice flavor. The sauce was like a slightly Mediterranean version of Big Mac sauce. The girl working as the barista and cashier was very nice and friendly. She had a nice presence and warm smile, made suggestions, and even gave a stranger free utensils when they popped on to ask. I think it's definitely worth checking out, and it's a good place for a cheap & simple meal that's still quirky and fun.

    I have wanted to try this spot for some time, and wound up a bit disappointed with what I tried…read more They feature a tahini cold brew, which features two things I love dearly, but instead of a rich cold brew it was overly sweet and icy--more like a slushie. Perhaps I should have anticipated that, or my mistake in ordering. I also ordered a Moroccan egg salad sandwich which was substantive but surprisingly bland--sparse with the advertised capers and pickled red onions to give it more punch. I've always loved the look of the spot and the vibe--funky decor, outside and indoor facing counters to order, with some outdoor seating for people watching on Dekalb or heading nearby Ft. Greene Park. I see they are renovating and rebranding a bit and adding some burger component. While I didn't love it, I'd definitely give it another shot.

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