Cute, unassuming coffee shop with a delicious breakfast sandwich! I've only been here once, but a friend of mine who lives nearby goes all the time and loves the coffee. Back to the breakfast sandwich though: imagine a perfectly fried egg, crispy bacon, fresh avocado and melted cheese all sandwiched between toasted wheat. *Drool* It puts the standard egg 'n cheese on a roll to shame. The shop is pretty tiny, but if you can snag a table it'd be a cozy spot to read or work for a bit. When I was there it was *really* hot inside, almost to the point of discomfort, but I think it's a building issue that I'm sure they're already addressing. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying their ginger honey juice to go along with my breakfast sammy :) read more

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They are stingy with their coffee and milk. I asked for light ice, I had to beg them to finally take out enough ice (at first the entire cup was full) finally when they did they poured approximately 2/3 of a cup of coffee. When I asked that they fill to the top they told me that since I got light ice that's how much coffee I'll get. After a minute of arguing I gave in and asked for milk. They gave me a splash, when I asked that they fill it to the top they said "well know we have to charge you for cafe au lait". Basically worst coffee experience in Brooklyn, you may have saved some coffee and milk, but you definitely lost a customer. Good job read more

With an understandable but still misguided name in such a gentrifying area, Cafe Cotton Bean opened with two focuses: coffee/pastries/sandwiches and clothing, and it confusingly looks far more like a gallery/clothing shop. The coffee is Parlor and the food options will apparently soon expand in scope and skew Japanese. Their current hour are 7-3/4 weekdays and 8-3/4 weekends. read more

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Super good coffee. Pastries are okay, but everyone who works there is very friendly and quick

I love cafe cotton bean! They use Parlor coffee which is dope and I'm addicted to their açai cups! Love love love

i love this little coffee shop. great find in brooklyn. their coffee is amazingly good. the food was filling and fresh. the location and area is super quaint. the benches and tiny chairs inside play great with the aesthetic. will come here again. read more

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Such a wonderful little coffee shop with such a kind staff and great coffee! An incredibly lovely spot all around.

Wanted to find a coffee shop during these pandemic times. Have lived in the area for a while and just discovered this place. Cute little cafe with a nice ambiance. They had all their safety precautions in place. Matcha and cold brew tasted delicious. Will be coming back a lot more often, in lieu of other coffee shops (cough cough...Starbucks) read more

Cafe Cotton Bean - Iced matcha latte w/ almond milk. Iced cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They are not friendly at all lol. I literally walked in and said hi, and asked one question and the girl rolled her eyes. Don't come into an all black community as another culture and constantly talk down to black community members. This has happened both times I've come in here. Which was only because Rosalias across the street was closed: which by the way the coffee is better and they are beyond friendly. read more

I've been a LOYAL customer for years (since the pandemic in 2020, that loyal) I come in EVERYDAY (literally 7 days a week), and the baristas know my coffee order by heart. It's a coffee community that I used to love until yesterday. Before even taking one sip I accidentally spilled my coffee at the seated table outside the cafe. The barista lady with the pink hair refused to replace my spilled coffee. She told me I had to repurchase the coffee (essentially paying $10 for an 8oz flat white). When I tried to reason with her, she doubled down. She knows me, the entire staff know me and I was shocked that she would be so nasty, power tripping and unreasonable with a LOYAL day-1 customer. Again, I come in EVERYDAY (rain snow pandemic I was there!) They just lost a LOYAL customer and showed themselves to not be such good neighbors because of an arrogant unreasonable short sighted barista lady with pink hair. She is BAD for business and community read more

VERY CUTE VERY DELICIOUS. I've enjoyed coffees here, I've enjoyed avocado toasts here. It was my first experience eating chipotle mayo. Love the simplicity and clean, easygoing vibe---maybe if I ever have a free afternoon, I'll get an affogato and read for a while. read more

An awesome new coffee shop on nostrand and bergen! Yes!!!! This place is small, but has seating (4 tables) inside, and a delicious-looking array of baked goods, as well as some delicious coffee. The spot is very reminiscent of Anchor Coffee in bed stuy, but they take cards (not only cash), so that's a big plus. The coffee was pretty good, the mocha was delicious, and the place is a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Cafe Cotton Bean - Mocha! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very cute, minimalistic cafe. Came in for a drink this weekend, and so glad we did. The service was great, and staff was friendly. The iced mocha was delicious and the Beet Smoothie was great. Saw someone order the egg and avocado sandwich and it looked fantastic. Small but unique menu. Will definitely come back to try their breakfast sandwiches, burgers and desserts. read more

Cafe Cotton Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute place just off of Nostrand ave. Nice vibe, music, and decor - even better now that they have AC ! Excluding the pastries, everything food-wise seems to be made in-house. As for the small plates they serve; simple, tasty, homemade flavor. The best/most hearty options are made with meat. So, vegetarians beware. I like the coffee, but it needs work. I've tried the cold brew, solid; iced americano, a little too much water for my liking but the barista will adjust it for you; flat white, always too hot and too foamy. I order my steamer drinks with soy, but they just make it too hot and and the milk doesn't have a good texture. I was however disappointed by the matcha, the flavor was rather weak considering the price. That being said, the positives outweigh the negatives ad the staff and owner are nice and friendly, so overall you're bound to have a good time. read more

Excellent coffee and food! Try the Yakiso Burger (it's like a ramen burger), it's delicious. A very good addition to the crown heights / Nostrand Ave neighborhood. read more

Cafe Cotton Bean - Yakiso Burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

These guys make an amazing cup of coffee. The decor in this coffee shop definitely aligns with my taste. I love everything I have ordered there. They're very friendly and helpful. I will be back! read more

Why as a coffee shop do you not have vanilla or wifi? And almost $5 cappuccino made with whole milk?? Wild

It's ok, but overpriced. I got a mini plain baguette the other day - it was $5! Could get a large one from the fancy bakery down the street for $4. read more

Just moved to the neighborhood and have been exploring coffee shops in the area. I like this shop a lot, because of the simplicity and the barista actually had some skills. They used Parlor coffee who roasts steller beans. My cap was made well and in a timely manner and they had a couple seats available as well. Haven't tried any of their food yet, but their pastry game was strong. All house made pastries light and not too sweet which I like. Not so many options but enough to satisfy my coffee and bread craving for the day. Friendly owner was in the kitchen preparing food and was nice enough to let me know a little about her shop and vision. So happy a legit coffee shop opened less than a block from my house. read more

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v cute, good quality and fast service ! def want to go back to try their food because it looks good

They make a decent chai tea latte albeit a tad pricey compared to the competition. The service is a lil bit awkward but they usually get your order to you timely, and then you're outta there! Decor is minimalist and comfortable. Small shop with a few tables inside and a bench out front. read more

Stopped by here after getting my passport photo taken across the street, which obviously made for a less than pleasant start to the day, but Cafe Cotton Bean straightened that right on out. Very sweet vibe inside, attentive staff, and delicious matcha latte. I'll definitely be back - seems to be a perfect spot for a work from home day. read more

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This is a very sweet little cafe. We walked in on a Sunday morning for a quick bite before we hit the road to drive back home from a wedding. We all got avocado, egg, and bacon sandwiches, which were quite tasty. The coffee was especially good, and we got several pastries for the road which were also very tasty. I'm giving four stars because the space is just so small - not a bad thing if it isn't too busy, but really, really cramped and slow if there's a crowd. Staff was very polite and friendly. read more

Really good! Best chai I have had in Brooklyn. Amazing bacon egg and cheese and really good ham sandwitch -- and very good service!

I'm happy to finally see a boutique gourmet coffee shop in the neighborhood!! The coffee great, the pastries are delish. Service is great. It's a convenient location. What more could I ask for? read more

This place is such a great addition to the neighborhood! Delicious coffee and tea, delicious breakfast sandwiches, friendly staff. And the best part is that I don't have to deal with the atrocious service at Connecticut Muffin anymore. read more

Loved the clean and unassuming atmosphere. Good coffee service, fresh pastry. What more could you ask for. Thank you! read more

Really really wanted to like this place and support local small business. But there's no bathroom and no free WiFi and the pastry selection was very limited in the afternoon. They propped the door wide open when it's 20 degrees out while there were customers sitting in the store. Why?! Music is too loud for such a small space. They seems to have a not caring attitude here. I guess this place is only good for takeout only. They are just too cool for school. read more

Super random cafe with good coffee and matcha latte. Food leaves little to be desired (order the shrimp tempura with rice bun, hamburger with a ramen bun and cinnamon bun) and the service was meh. Would definitely go back for beverages and nothing more. read more

Excellent experience. Welcoming for cute first dates. Try the Machte Latte fav. Now only if they had wifi. It would've been a Starbucks away from Starbucks. read more

Cafe Cotton Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Another coffee shop in Crown Heights, you can throw a stone out your window and there's a 75% chance it will land by the door of another friggin coffee shop. All gripes aside, I do like this coffee shop. The lattes are made a lot better here than at some other coffee shops in the area, and I love their loose leaf teas. It's also one of the several coffee shops that I see on my way to work, so I just do an "eenie, meeny, miney, mo" type deal to pick which one I want to go to. I also like the atmosphere of this one, it's airy and light, which is a good visual wake-me-up. read more

Absolutely love this place; went to visit a friend in Brooklyn and ended up coming pretty much every day! The flat white has to be the best coffee and the breakfasts are good when you are in need of something small. The whole aesthetic and atmosphere is modern, simple and cute! Thank you for for being you and being amazing baristas and remembering my oaty order!!! read more

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Exceptional coffee, excellent food and Barista remembered our order the following day; after only visiting once! Best flat white I've ever had. read more

This is my favorite plc in the neighborhood. Delicious coffee and food. And everyone is sooo nice

The absolute best place in the neighborhood to grab coffee and a bite to eat. We've stopped going to all of our other favorite spots. Highlights would include their Bacon Egg and cheese and Avocado toast - both are uniquely flavorful and made with top quality ingredients. read more

Quaint and refreshing. Pricey, but good quality. Limited seating. Had a nice cappuccino and banana muffin, gluten free of course. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Man, that potato gratin quiche was bangin'! Such a great deal at 4.50 a slice. Great coffee, great vibes! I love this joint.

This little cafe is right across from my humble abode. Friendly, clean, great java & teas. My daughter loves the lavender mint tea. The croissant's are yummy too. Accessibility & goodness works for us! read more

This place is so sweet. Lots of light, nice decor, minimalist aesthetic. I only had a tea but the menu looked so good (and reasonably priced). I'll definitely be back. Only minor complaint is that the school chairs aren't the most comfortable. read more

So cozy and has the best light! A perfectly quiet place to get warm in the winter, especially if you're waiting for the B65 to come. Try the yakiso burger if you have more time to spare! read more

Cafe Cotton Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York