I came here for a friends event and didn't really know what to expect. On the plus side, the bar itself is very spacious and the bartenders were very friendly. On the other hand, I found the decor to be a bit overwhelming, the bathroom smelled horrible and they only offered pizza at night (not gluten free). I only had ginger beer but my friends did say their drinks were strong and seemed affordable. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back there but it seemed like they had a local crowd. read more

Not a planned stop but got it on the way to walk the Williamsburg bridge. Such a spunky spot that is literally a bar (I guess it just converts to one at night). Server was friendly and it is quite dark inside but may be nice for a computer study. The maple spice latte was super good. Sweet but not too sweet and the spice really warmed me up on a chillier day. On par with the "normal" 7$ specialty latte prices you get nowadays but yeah home made maple syrup made it super unique. Loved it. read more

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I booked some space for a party in the back room and Fiction was great -- very responsive by email and super cooperative once I got there. I'll definitely come back for my next event -- it's a cozy space with vintage touches, and the music is always incredible. read more

Solid cortado, plus some avocado and raspberry toasts with goat cheese. Cool funky interior. Cocktail menu looks good, may need to return later tonight. read more

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Morning coffee and baked goods are great, but i love the cocktails, jazz and ambiance at night! Highly recommend!

Ordered a honey lavender latte, matcha latte and espresso for our group. We all loved our drinks, reasonable prices and more importantly a lax environment for friends to catch up over morning coffee. There were some people working with their computers as well. read more

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BEWARE if you're planning to host an event here. The owner has shown very poor customer service and a tendency to overbook or change terms at the last minute. We've had two disappointing experiences planning events at this venue. A close friend booked a birthday party for 50 guests and received written confirmation via email that we'd have access to the music/DJ setup for three hours. When we arrived, we discovered that the owner had booked a jazz band for a two-hour set that directly overlapped with our event. We even rented out the private room for a fee and the band had all of their equipment in there for storage. Luckily the band was incredibly kind and shared our frustrations. We were able to work it out between the both of us with the help of the bar manager. The owner was so childish he refused to speak with the event organizer to help mediate and would only speak through his bar manager to us. Although we had confirmed use of the music system weeks prior, the jazz band said they had been booked over three months ago --clearly a conflict the owner was aware of. Seemed like he was using our large group to compensate for the smaller bar bills the jazz crowd brings in. Both the band and bar staff were incredibly kind about the situation. The owner was the only bad apple. Before this event, another friend of ours was inquiring to rent out the space and the owner changed the pricing at the last minute with no prior notice. When this was pointed out his advice was to "do the math" and no other efforts for resolution were made. They ended up hosting the event at Easy Lover instead which was incredible - great alternative. Bottom line: it's a great place for coffee or remote work--as long as you don't have to deal with the owner. If you're considering hosting an event, proceed with caution. read more

Really cute place. Came in the morning Great coffee and lemon cake. Like the vibe of the place. I will get back at the night read more

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Great for those who work 9-5s and don't wanna just go home to work an additional 3-4hrs. Very cozy and welcoming staff. Outlets and WiFi available. Good for what it is... a late night cafe. Good coffee and not a loud environment. Patrons know it's a place to work and not be loud. read more

Came here for a comedy show which was great. Drinks are super basic. No fancy cocktails here. I waited until after the show to get myself a drink. read more

Very cute, fun, and funky. Breakfast was good and the staff were very accommodating. I loved the honey lavender latte.

Produced a show here with my team. They refused to let us set up anything before the show, and were beyond rude with answering any questions. The working bartenders intentionally were as loud as possible during our set, and after multiple patrons came up to them asking them to quiet down, they kept arguing with them and got LOUDER. And were loudly complaining about how annoyed they were. I've produced many shows and this is the most unprofessional experience I've ever had read more

The drinks are standard. Nothing special but wasn't bad. There's comedy and jazz show here at night and the atmosphere is perfect for it. Lovely place to hang with friends and enjoy a show. read more

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After recent events, I can no longer recommend Fiction bar/cafe. I have loved coming to Fiction for years, I love their coffee, breakfast burritos, and the espresso martinis. Because I loved this place so much, I booked an event there for this past weekend to host a sizable crowd of 50-80 people and throw a massive party. I loved the staff as they put in so much effort to fix the error the owner made. He knowingly booked a jazz band during the same time I had booked a part of their space and a DJ booth. He forced me to pause my event from 9:30-11 pm and made guests listen to jazz while I threw a disco-themed party from 9 pm to midnight. He stole 90 minutes of my party. The bar manager wasn't even aware of all the events that were to take place that night, and worked very hard to smooth things over. The owner refused to speak to me and texted back saying, "I am busy. It's done" as a response to what was happening. He was curt and dismissive, making him and his place of business look unprofessional. I paid a lot of money and spent a lot of time communicating with him to ensure a smooth evening, and he chose either not to be transparent or genuinely made an oversight. However, he never once apologized or offered a solution. I unfortunately can no longer recommend Fiction as the owner is sleazy and does not care for maintaining good customer service. He ruined what was supposed to be a fun and lovely night with his oversight and lack of accountability. The backroom I rented was also taken over by the jazz band to store their gear DURING the party. So I basically paid him and then did not receive what I asked for and was treated with so much disrespect. Which really sucks because the staff is so kind and amazing but the owner is untrust worthy and money driven with zero regards to good customer service. read more

This place is amazing. Just look around. It's gorgeous!! And the Speedachino drink is to die for (think of a frappacino but a thousand times better!) Also great cocktails and the nicest staff ever. The owner Michael is one of the greatest guys you will ever meet too. Tell him I sent you! read more

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Perfect coffee , great spot and felt like family , if you love coffee get in on this great spot very nice people

Cool/trendy spot in Brooklyn. Able to enjoy my beer but there was also a variety of coffee options. Staff was friendly. Would return if I'm in the area again. read more

My boyfriend and I came here to see a comedy show. The inside is super cozy, drinks are affordable, and the bartenders are really friendly! All around a great place. read more

One of my favorite local "third spaces". I've come here to study a few times and it's always quiet. If you don't come early you won't get a good seat, but you'll still get A seat. The barista makes a fab coffee (and is so cute!). 9/10 for FB&C. read more

I came here to do some work and sip a cappuccino. It was lovely! The barista was kind and friendly plus the customers were so pleasant too. Only negative is the seating but I still give them 5 stars because I ended up getting a seat, just had to wait about 15 mins by the stairs for one to open up. It gets super crowded but that just shows how good they are. read more

SPACE -Open, spacious cozy vintage bar feel. -Seating offered outside SERVICE -Friendly, inviting, offered sample. COFFEE -Cold brew is homemade, fresh and on point -Flavor profile was strong but not overwhelming with good balance notes of sweet, dark chocolate, berry. FINAL THOUGHTS -Glad I found this place. Looking forward to purchasing their homemade roasts once they are available. Attention to quality was evident in the first sip. read more

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PROS: close to the subway, tasty coffee, cute shop, open seating. CONS: unsanitary food handling, not super clean, does not check vaccine cards. The female barista did not check any vaccine cards, even though there were two big signs saying we had to show them before sitting down. She braided and rearranged her hair several times behind the counter and did not wash her hands before handling food or drinks. She spoke on the phone through her AirPods the entire time while standing in the corner of the bar, which seemed to distract her from interacting with customers and, more importantly, cleaning the table tops that were dirty, filling the self-serve water jar, or cleaning up the semi-dry, chunky white substance that was near the seating along the wall. read more

Great ambience and the jazz being played was dope. The location is also surprisingly spacious, which is a definite plus. I went here on a whim but was pleasantly surprised read more

Very cool space, very cool people, love the music! The staff is extremely friendly and the space is so cute and unique.

Came here after having Peter Luger's for lunch in Brooklyn. Had to go for a walk after that fabulous meal. And we stumbled upon this little cafe. On the outside it wasn't much and to be honest it looked a bit deserted But once you walk inside , it was a super cozy environment with lots of people just chilling and enjoying their afternoon caffeine. I really liked the atmosphere in there and my latte wasn't too shabby either. A lot of people ordered the oatmeal milk add-on. Maybe next time. So glad I stumbled here read more

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A solid selection of cold brew, specialty latte, burritos, and pastries! Literally all my favorite things. The bundles of coffee + burrito are clutch and 10/10 recommend the veggie burrito, which my friend accurately describes as "dank." Densely packed with cheese, sauce, and eggs. They also have a day old pastry basket for $1 croissants! The interior is very cool with portraits and velvet topped sofas. Free wifi is a plus and I heard my new favorite song while I was there. A solid coffeehouse... And more read more

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I stopped by on my walk and got a hot honey lavender latte. Great balance of flavors. The vibe is cozy inside.

Love the Victorian decor inside. Only been her for breakfast takeout during COVID, but the veggie burrito is fantastic, make sure to get the hot sauce! Honey lavender latte and cold brew are great. read more

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i love it here but so does everyone else sooo seating is a huge gamble. tried a hot vanilla oat latte which seemed overpriced but worth it if you're planning to stay for a while. their almond croissant was the star ! also enjoyed a few sips of my friend's london fog which was a pleasant surprise. read more

Review for 11/2019 Was looking for a new study spot that was not saturated with grad students (yes...I am one of those said grad students) and not hard to get to. While I live in Manhattan, this is a quick 10-15 min subway to my now favorite study joint. There's cozy couches and tables with plenty of space, the baristas are friendly, and it feels unpretentious. They have a good variety of food items with bagels, baked goods, and burritos. Also have overnight oats and juice! I love that they used recycled mugs for water cups to reduce plastic use. At 6pm they transition to a bar- I left before but hope to check out the bar scene there as well. Also can I give a shoutout to whichever barista had picked the playlist on the Saturday after Thanksgiving? SO GOOD. I kept stopping my studying to Shazam the songs! read more

Only got a breakfast burrito and mint tea and while the breakfast burrito was good, the tea was given to me immediately before it had a chance to brew. And the person who gave it to me wasn't very friendly. The burrito was definitely tasty and filling. read more

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Cute coffee shop. My friend and I stopped by today. I liked the draft latte but I wouldn't recommend this as a place to sit and study/work. There's a very loud drunk man who seemed related to the bar in some way. The music is slightly too loud and so are a lot of the people coming and going. We left after 30 mins or so. read more

So I paid $6.50 for a matcha (yes, they charged me .50 for the ice) but when I asked the barista to take some ice off the glass,because I like my matcha cold but not too cold, he told me "it's gonna be less milk then" and gave me me 1/4 of the glass empty. When I asked for more milk he said "all I can give you is more ice" very rude and not what you would expect of a $6.50 drink (1/2 gallon of oat milk it's around $5 I'm sure they wouldn't go out of Bussines for some extra milk) very disappointing read more

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Great coffee place. Been eating my breakfest here in the past week (bagel toast w avocado and tomato). Staff is kind and quick, food is good, coffee is great, there's free wifi and places to plug your computer. Definitely would reccomend for anyone looking for a place to grab a breakfest and maybe work on your laptop. read more

Fiction Bar/Cafe - Bagel toast with avocado and tomato. Regular americano. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really great espresso and live Jazz music! Inside is cozy and cool and there's a nice patio too.

None of us are cool enough for Williamsburg, but every now and then they forget to shut the door and us plebeians can sneak in. Obviously I stuck out like a sore thumb because I wasn't wearing enough black but thank goodness I got to BKSpeed early for my meeting. The mustachioed fellow working the register was not there to play games: Dear God you'd better know what you're ordering before you get to the counter... Turns out the cool kids eat just like the rest of us. My coffee was pretty great and the bagel was good enough to catch me off guard. No doubt it was due to the fact the laser fast staff with no reason to be so upset had some part in it. There was also plenty of seating. Oh, and the place used to be a converted bar/club - and I can only assume secret society place - which I can only assume was too cool for me as well. Please let me come back... I'll bring cookies and a virgin next time and I swear I'll wear more black and know what I want to order ahead of time. read more

Let me start by saying the place is adorable and most of the staff are super nice and friendly. However in the last few months, more often than not I leave empty handed because they don't have the items that are on their menu! Order a chai, nope, don't have it. An iced tea? Nope. A breakfast burrito (the main reason for going here)? Not a chance. Three people ahead of me in line this morning ordered then walked away with nothing because they didn't have the thing the they ordered. I loved this place, but it's just not worth the effort anymore. read more

Honestly a blessing that Fiction is my local café lol. I come here like 4 times a week - the staff are SO kind and go above and beyond (shout out to Jamie), they're always bumping the coolest tunes, and the coffee and food never disappoint. A true gem in the neighborhood read more

Great coffee, good vibes, amazing food. The breakfast burrito (get the hot sauce) is out of this world and is perfect when washed down with their excellent cold brew Coffee (no nitro). The staff were amazingly friendly and helped guide me through the menu when I had no idea what I was doing. On top of all this, the location is a former bar and looks very cool on the inside. read more

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Andre's saxophone complimented by drums, bass and electric guitar will shatter your previous jazz standards. The quartet will take you on one impressively, delightful ride that you wish didn't have to end. Just a bunch of absolute beasts on their instruments. read more