Amazing third space. I love the affordability of the items. The energy in the space is beautiful - I love coming here for open mics and small shows. Wonderful Bushwick establishment!! read more

Was disappointed and underwhelmed by this place. Gave this place a try because of the good reviews, but was disappointed! I got the Yerba mate and grilled cheese sandwich with three cheeses. The Yerba mate didn't have much of a taste. The Yerba mate you get from the super markets, actually tastes way better. The grilled cheese sandwich was ok, nothing special. It was $7, and you can make the same grilled cheese at home that costs $3-$4 to make. The decor/ambience of the store felt like a flea market, with a bunch of random and eclectic furniture thrown in together. The art was funky, with a lot of color and animals on it. The place had a bunch of punk rocker type customers in it. This place didn't really give me the "community feel" that it was going for. The customer service was ok, the guy who served me was mediocre. It wasn't the best or the worst. It's located in a quiet residential area, about a 10 minute walk from the train station. Price: $11 Rating: 5.5-6 read more

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11/10 love this place so much and I cannot wait to come back when I visit NY. Underground, punk, diy, community based, lgbtq+, open mics, & the COFFEE!!! Thank you for the vegan options! The lattes were all so delicious. I came back to this place multiple times to hangout for HOURS and edit YouTube videos. Perfect place, employees are friendly and welcoming as well! read more

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My regular cafe by work was closed for renovations so my coworker recommended this cafe instead. It's a little bit of a further walk but I desperately needed a coffee! I preordered two lattes & walked in to a welcoming barista who asked me to kindly wait as he was training new employees! The place itself has a nice ambiance & would be cute to sit in and get some work done! Next time, I'd want to try out the food menu items / baked goods! read more

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Best coffee this side of Brooklyn, and a really chill vibe. Highly recommended and grateful it's in the neighborhood!

The barista was giving me and my friend attitude the whole time, didn't even say hello to us. When me and my friend got our drinks, they both tasted like straight up drip coffee and had coffee grounds on the bottom + barely any flavor. I paid seven dollars for my large and it tasted terrible. Lots of other great coffee shops around Dolly's is a 20 minute walk and is so much better. read more

I spent $17 on a egg sandwich and a latte. The egg sandwich was very subpar and the latte even more so save yourself $10 and go to the deli next-door. I was honestly surprised when I got my plate and it was dirty with food that look like it was from the last customer. I'm all here for the community and DIY, but if I'm paying $17, please give me a clean plate. It honestly looks like people live there read more

The greatest grilled cheese sandwiches made with texas toast. Posted to my grilled cheese subreddit & got great responses. Overall good ambiance inside the cafe, very comforting and homey vibe. Have not tried the coffee or anything just the grilled cheese. read more

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Great coffee, super sweet owner, cute pastries, and a perfect ambiance for studying, working, reading, meeting with friends, or anything similar. Absolutely love this place, I stop by whenever I'm in bushwick. Wish I lived next door, I'd be there every day if I did. read more

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Came for their printer, stayed for the food and great mocha coffee. The ambiance is nice and relaxing if you can secure a spot. Will definitely be back! read more

One of my go to's in the area! The items on their menu are listed at a great price, and the vibes here are amazing. They have local art posted on the walls and even host events! I usually get their blt, which has yummy bread and crispy bacon (just the way i like it) but my friends and family love their egg sandwich. Ian is great!! read more

Caffeine Underground - BLT and Breakfast Sandwiches - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great coffee, lots of different kinds of bagels and unique sweet and savory items. Nice big tables for working or meeting with friends. Friendly owner and employees. Love. read more

The best chicken salad sandwich in town. Not that pureed garbage delis scoop out of a 5-gallon bucket, made who knows where - the real deal, piled high with nice chunks of chicken - so much chicken, actually, that I usually scoop some out for a snack on crackers later! read more

Very friendly cafe. The walls feature art from local artists. They frequently have live musicians and DJs. One evening, I got a reading from a tarot card reader that was sitting by the door. It's a very welcoming establishment! We've tried the coffee and a grilled cheese with bacon. Everything is prepared with care. They also have lots of snacks (candy bars, chips) and bottled drinks. We've gone several times and always have fun hanging out there. read more

This cafe is about 6 minutes from my house . I am going through a coffee shop phase so I am in the mood to check most of them out Anyhow it reminded me of a cross between a punk hardcore club and a coffee shop. Refrigerator random snacks ie chips some muffins cookies etc It seemed messy not well light and stuffy. There was a weird smell when I came in Despite that I decided to support since the barista is nice and friendly I purchased a hot chocolate and a blueberry muffin . It was tasty but I don't know I probably won't come back Just not my vibe for hanging out or studying read more

Super nice with great prices, overall theyre goal is just to bring the community together and they do it so perfectly. The food is amazing and the staff is nothing but the nicest people you'll meet. Nothing bad to say about this place. Truly just a second place to call home. read more

What an place! The first thing you'll notice walking in is the eclectic decor. Tons of handmade drawings, abstract art, and fun furniture pieces! It's actually a surprisingly huge space, and there are plenty of tables and free wifi to do some work or study in! Was immediately greeted by a friendly barista upon entering. The menu had your classic coffees and bakery options, and the place also had a separate fridge for canned/bottled drinks, as well as a ton of cart snacks and desserts available for purchase. I was feeling hungry and got a breakfast sandwich -- it came with 2 huge eggs, tomato, spinach, and the barista threw in free vegan cheese! It came on a multigrain bagel that had dried cranberry pieces, and that was a lovely touch to the savory sandwich. The eggs were probably unseasoned -- which wasn't a huge deal, but it gave a largely egg white taste. The sandwich was toasted and a nice portion! My friends got the medium flat white and large americano, both of which were tasty and quoted "you can tell these are high quality beans." I'd definitely love to come back to try more of the menu! read more

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Located off the beaten path in Brooklyn, the Caffeine Underground is known as the first cafe in NYC that offers CBD drinks. Intrigued and curious, we came here on a Saturday afternoon to check it out. It was nice and cozy inside, and to my surprise, not only did this place offer CBD drinks, but it also offers reiki twice a month from 5pm to 8pm, as well as Kundalini yoga, Vinyasa yoga and Yin / Yang yoga Monday thru Thursday. We ordered the CBD latte and the drinks were smooth. At around 6:30pm, there was a live musician, so the place was a bit loud by then. But nevertheless, this is an overall well rounded cafe where it's appropriate to bring your laptops in and do some work, chill and hangout with friends, relax with regular or CBD drinks, as well as an opportunity to do some yoga & reiki. This place is definitely a gem. If you're located outside of this neighborhood, it's recommended to take the J train as opposed to the M train because the walk from the M train station is very quiet and it will take you past some funeral homes, and churchyards, etc. Check in on Yelp for 10% off anything. read more

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This place is a cozy local vibe with breakfast sandwich options, pastries and coffee. Art, games, vintage furniture- the works. However it baffles me how we purchase 2 beverages an hour ago- a rush comes in and everyone else gets their drinks before us. After a 25-30 min rush we follow up regarding our drinks. We still don't receive them until an hour after we ordered. unacceptable considering over 20 people received their items before us. I work food and beverage being the sole barista using both manual, semi automatic, automatic machines and I've never delivered service like this despite that, issues with inventory, the system. very disappointed especially after we followed up with them read more

Super duper cute coffee shop with wifi for unlimited working! My favorite part about this cafe is there is uniformity. All chairs are different. All tables different. The grungy type feel it gives me makes me feel most comfortable. They have event nights which I COINCIDENTALLY fell into. It was tarot night. I was the first person there at 5pm. Then all the sudden there were people trickling in having their cards pulled. I didn't catch the owners ( I thinks was the owner ) name but he was very nice. Very fair prices and plenty bevs and snacks to choose from. read more

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Small cozy coffee house that is accepting of every type of people. excellent entertainment by Thalia the evening we were here. The service is friendly and quick and our drinks well prepared read more

many music and entertainment events in this small room, good coffee and snacks w decent prices and the dj on Monday is slamming.

I arrived at Cafe Underground at 8:40am and stood outside until 9am. Says they're open at 8:30am. It did not open. I had to get some critical printing done and short in time. I give two exta stars because the first time I came to work - it was decent. read more

I like this place, has good vibes and good drinks. But the employee with the big red beard is sooooooo rude. At first I thought maybe he was having a bad day, but after many many days of this I've realized he may just hate me. I've brought in other people with me to see if he's equally as rude to them, but he's always nice, just rude to me. I have no idea what I did to him!!!! I always tip and am nice. He also fills my cup with so much ice that you can't fully get the lid on and you get maybe 4 sips of your drink. Love the owner though! read more

We took a long Uber ride here to try out the cbd coffee. We have been reading up on the oils and it's properties for pain and nerves. So this fit right in. The place is relaxing very non Starbucks and that's in a good way. We're sitting on a comfortable couch relaxing slipping on our coffee like it should be. Som nibbles if you're hungry. We also got a small package of coffee to try out at home. So far we are nice and mellow. The guy at the coffee bar is very nice and knowledgeable about the oils. Even if you're in the neighborhood come and check out the place even for regular type of coffee. read more

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Some of the worst tasting coffee and weird service honestly. Whole place has the smells like an old bushwick ashtray.

Bushwick and Bed Stuy are filled to the brim with local coffee shops where everyone knows each other and there is a big community feeling. The problem at those coffee shops: you never ACTUALLY get work done because you're too busy chatting up all your homies. At Caffeine Underground, there's always a large empty table, fairly good WiFi, and quiet atmosphere during the day. With the help of the Variety coffee they serve, I get my whole to do list done here. The coffee, by the way, is plenty decent! It's not super cozy or cute, so it's not the vibe if you want to meet up with friends or a date. Come alone, do work, and maybe chat up the baristas for a few minutes. read more

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I wanted to love this place. Local small biz, chill vibes. But had my first food order and there was SOMETHING in my sandwich. I was unable to discern if it was a piece of plastic or a fingernail. I obviously hope it was plastic but either way, no thank you. A shame because I think the coffee is so delicious and the workers are so sweet. read more

This was sincerely the worst cold brew I've ever had in my entire life. I do not recommend going here at all. What a pity. read more

Great coffee, amazing banana bread and a welcoming, creative space. Ian is a gem! He made us feel completely welcome to the neighborhood. Definitely will be back. read more

I loooove coming here! I'm new to the area and luckily I live close by. I have certainly been enjoying their coffee often! What I love about their hot beverages is that they are served at the perfect temperature for you to drink now. I'm the type of person that burns easily, so I appreciate this effort!! Lol For me, that sets them apart. Besides that, the coffee is great!! What's not to love, people! read more

An amazing little coffee shop I love visiting when I head to BK. The people there are very kind and there's plenty of room to sit and chat. I love the atmosphere and everyone respects one another. It's always cool to go in on Sundays after brunch. A nice chill spot. For those who love CBD coffee, they serve that as well. read more

It's always something when I come in here. Usually I let it slide because, ya know, there's so much worse out there. But one thing I cannot tolerate is a barista who's mad at the world, preparing my simple hot drip coffee order as though I am the center of his rage. One day, that barista might make the wrong person mad - it's not the greatest job, but you gotta leave your baggage at the door and not in my drink. read more

Don't judge a book by it's cover. This "off the beaten path" spot is one of my favorite coffee shops in NYC. It looks a little weathered on the outside, but the hodgepodge aesthetic on the inside is warm and inviting. Ian, the owner, and his dog, are there nearly every day. Ian is patient and willing to explain the various CBD and Kava products in detail. Beyond coffee, there's light bites and a wide array of edibles, gummies and CBD treats to take home. The prices are fair and high quality. They frequently host live music, events, and reiki. It's a cozy, neighborhood spot with a unique menu and the best CBD coffee & Kava cocktails in the city. Make the trip and stay a while! read more

I am a big fan of The Caffeine Underground. I loved the style and the ambiance of this place. Every thing was fresh, flavorsome, and extremely tasty. The staff are extremely attentive and kind and they're very good at giving recommendations. I continue to highly recommend The Caffeine Underground. read more

Wished I lived in the neighborhood or at least not so far as to Manhattan. I've come here a few times being guilty to loving the latte. Yes if you are here for the cannabis infused coffee, this is it, NYC they are here for us. Staff is friendly & very helpful with the million questions you might have before sinking yourself in a latte. The coffee shop is spacious with a few tables, WiFi available & board games? On my first visit I did ask around to those that have been there before & have tried the famous cannabis infused latte. All feedback was the same & good. Others told me that they have this mellow feeling that takes over them. I on the other hand was electrify, I'm not a big talker but I am a coffee drinker. But coffee alone does not make me so talkative. On every occasion that I've had me a cup, it slowly hits me & boom and this talking bomb that can't seem to keep any thoughts inside my head LOL. I believe it's the mixture of the caffeine with the oils. I was both clam but ready to over my day! They even sell the goodies, candy & coffee. I'll return shortly now that the cold weather is returning. read more

Caffeine Underground - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cozy and living room feel coffee spot with plenty of seating for working remotely. Chill music on, vibe check was positive and the espresso was far better than any I've had in recent memory. Recommended read more

I waited for 10 mins to order. It seemed like no one worked there. Then when the dude finally showed up he wasn't apologetic at all and seemed like he really didn't want to be there. Also the worst cold brew i've ever had- hands down. read more

i've come here almost once a week for the past two years because i live right down the block and the iced oatmilk latte is always on point! i also love ian. however, i finally felt compelled to leave a review after the recent new hires who seem to be high school aged children. they are quite awkward, either very loud or very quiet, don't seem to have any barista experience (understandable due to age) and some of them are even rude. makes the experience a lot less enjoyable :/ read more

I finally got to this cafe after my Diligent research on CBD coffee. I found out about a company called flower power coffee which was carried by this cafe. Ok so I went down there to get my stuff lol. I met the owner who was very informative plus in my age zone which was extra bonus. Anyway sat in the cafe had a CBD coffee with my hubby. Relaxing setting and the coffee was strong totally my vibe. It is a bit of truck to get there however Uber can be called. I will be back to this cafe. peace out read more