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4.3 (141 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Derrick C.

Got the breakfast burrito. Solid casual place for good sandwiches and breakfast . Right next to the Greenpoint station on the G. Convenient to get to.

Sandwich
Angelina C.

Sandwich was great! Matcha was v disappointing. Good little space with limited seating.

Omelette sandwich with cheddar and spinach
Joyce K.

Friendly service and amazing drinks and sandwiches! Stopped in and got their omelette sandwich on sourdough with cheddar cheese and spinach, and a chai latte with almond milk. The sandwich was the best breakfast sandwich I've had in a while - from the fresh sourdough to the cheesy eggs, all the flavors blended together so nicely. The chai latte wasn't bad either and I appreciate they don't charge extra for dairy substitutions. A lovely breakfast to start my day!

Kwa'son (~$10)
Aya E.

Ordered: Kwa'son (~$10): soft scrambled eggs, goat cheese, chives, avocado, and chili flakes on a croissant Iced Matcha Latte (~$6): with vanilla and oat milk Aya's take: I love me a good breakfast sandwich and the Kwa'son did not disappoint. The soft scrambled eggs were perfectly cooked and went well with the freshness of the avocado and flakiness of the croissant. Since it's mostly soft, it could get messy to eat and was a tad smaller than I thought but overall, it's a solid sandwich to start the day with. The Iced Matcha Latte was also well made and the addition of vanilla was a nice touch! If you're in Greenpoint, definitely check out Early!

Kwason with bacon
Anthony R.

I was really looking forward to this because I last had it a few years ago. However, not sure if they ran out of inventory (got there at 1pm) or they changed the menu but the Kwason we ordered looked nothing like the photos we saw on Yelp. We asked to add some bacon which was $5 extra, and when we first got the sandwich, it was missing the bacon and avocado. I sent it back, and they were apologetic and fixed the sandwich while adding a banana chocolate bread as a complimentary item. The sandwich looked nothing like was advertised: the soft scrambled egg was actually a cooked omelette and the mashed avocados was sliced. The croissants also looked different from the photos, so when we tried eating it everything spilled out - we had to use a fork and knife to finish a supposedly handheld sandwich. I gave it 3 stars since the flavor itself was good, but I will be honest I don't believe I got what I ordered.

BEC
Rebecca C.

I sat and enjoyed my lemonade & BEC sandwich while people watching here. It's just one staff member serving the place, and she was very friendly!

House baked buns
Susan B.

Small, clean cafe with two round tables and one counter at the window. Sweet little place for your coffee and maybe a bun. They make their buns in house.

Cold Brew
Gab G.

Adorable cafe in Greenpoint. I tried an iced latte and kwa'son breakfast sandwich. Coffee was solid, and the sandwich was excellent. Sat on the patio outside which is super cute!

Iced Caramel Latte
Phillip T.

Crew was so nice and sooo quick making my latte. Vibe was chill inside but small space so got a lil crowded later on. Latte was great, nothing special but not watered down OR flavorless.. A+ in this exonomy

Almond cappuccino
Caroline D.

I have to stop into Early every time I'm in Greenpoint. They make the frothiest almond milk cappuccino. I have no idea what they do to it, but the foam is thick and creamy. Early uses Partners Coffee Roasters. They also make incredibly savory sandwiches too. I'm sad the Cuban isn't on the menu anymore, but there are plenty of other great choices. For breakfast the Kwa'son and Ham & Veggie Croissant are both excellent!

Iced almond milk latte
Sydney G.

Often I find myself going one place to pick up breakfast and another for the coffee, who has time for that? Early is one stop for good coffee and a solid breakfast sandwich. I got a BEC on a croissant. The croissant was super flakey and buttery, as it should be. The scramble was cooked to perfection. Even some chives thrown in there, loved that surprise. It hit the spot. The almond milk latte was satisfying. Not my favorite latte in the city, but when I'm in the area and need a pick-me-up, it does the job. Personally, my experience with service here was great. Plus they have a cute lil patio out back. We love a patio moment.

matcha

matcha? or just green milk? ridiculous amount of matcha for the size cup. you're basically ordering a cup of milk. go somewhere else for matcha.

Julisa T.

The BEC is $9.80 (so basically $10) and it's definitely not worth the price. Very very small and egg did not come with chives as stated in the menu. As someone who would come here to get this item for years , I've noticed he brioche bun get smaller and smaller throughout the years .... But I guess that's what inflation is right?

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Good sandwiches and coffee. Order ahead online and just breeze through. Nice pastry. Friend my.

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Amazing sandwiches with good coffee - try the kwason! Cozy cafe with a cute backyard.

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