I really enjoyed Fontainhas. When you step in, there are huge windows that bring in lots of natural light and the place is decorated beautifully. I loved seeing the plants along with hints of pink, orange, and yellow throughout the art and furniture. It's a gorgeous space. Service was good, nothing much to mention. For food, we ordered the royal chai, mango lassi, breakfast kathi-rito, and the condensed milk bun. The standouts were the royal chai and the breakfast kathi-rito. The royal chai was creamy, salty, perfect sweet, and silky. It had notes of cinnamon and saffron, paired with sea salt. I loved this drink. The breakfast kathi-rito was tasty. I loved the potatoes, cheese, egg, avocado, and whatever else was in it. The sauce on the side was delicious. Not exactly sure what it was but it was sweet with a kick. The mango lassi did not have enough mango flavor for me, I couldn't justify paying $10 for it. The condensed milk bun was good but it was similar to any other sweet bun in an asian bakery. I'd pass on both of these. Overall, I'd highly recommend checking out Fontainhas. It'd be a perfect spot to check out if you're in the area for the Brooklyn Flea, or just Dumbo. read more

Since my optimistic initial review, I've had the chance to re-visit Fontainhas a few times and sample more of the menu. I'm sad to say that this has turned out to be a disappointment, catering to the Matcha-drinking Alo-wearing DUMBO crowd. One Google reviewer referred to the cuisine here as "gentrified", which I'm inclined to agree with. The filter coffee was absolutely atrocious - one is not supposed to be asked "with or without milk?" when ordering filter coffee. The paneer sandwich was supposedly made with Amul butter, but any charming nostalgic aspect of this dish was removed by the dry layer of ghas-phus above the paneer bhurji. I am all for fusion as the propeler of culinary innovation, but I do not want to live in a future where Sweetgreen has infiltrated the foods that I hold near and dear to my heart. read more

Fontainhas - Bun maska and cutting chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Transport to India without flying? Say less This coffee shop is such an iconic spot in DUMBO. If you dine in, grab a seat first and they'll come take your order at the table, grab and go can be ordered at the counter. The menu is super interesting with lots of Indian dishes and drinks. Definitely try the rose chai, it comes with a quick pour performance from the staff, very fun! And the food... so good. The egg sandwich sounds simple but somehow tastes unbelievably good. read more

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I would come here every week if I could! The staff is super helpful and nice. The menu ranges from drinks to foods and there's something for everyone on there. They also have a lot of seating options. Loved my drink and want to come back! read more

Fontainhas - Seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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SERVICE - located in DUMBO near the waterfront - spacious interior for a cafe with ample seating at couches, bar, and tables - store in the back sells small business owned goods with a focus on South Asian brands - option to order at the counter for take away or sit down and have the menu brought to you - servers were very friendly and engaging - food served relatively quickly - ambiance good for a semi casual meetup MENU - Indian inspired cafe foods and drinks - vegan/vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - mango cake (4/10): mango cake with a vanilla icing. This was on display and it was marked as vegan which made it sound very enticing. Unfortunately it was a miss for me. The icing was overly sugary which gave it an almost cloyingly sweet taste and a crisp top. The cake was dry and lacked a strong mango flavor. I would have liked it more if there was a different frosting that was creamier and less sweet and if there was a layer of jam in the middle to keep the cake moist. - mango smoothie (10/10): mango blended with coconut yogurt and vanilla pea protein. This was phenomenal and i am surprised it was not as popular as it should be considering it has protein and probiotics. The texture is thick and creamy, but the tartness from the mango and yogurt make it still feel light. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! It is a nice hangout spot with a decent menu of drinks and food. read more

Fontainhas - Mango cake (vegan) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Such a cute neighborhood spot! I wish I discovered it earlier. They have fresh chai as well as Indian inspired food available. Cozy space to chill or have a casual catchup. Even better...the chai is made with plant based milk. read more

Fontainhas - Rose chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love this cozy spot for chai! I've had their Royal chai twice now (both the hot and iced version) it's more cinnamon and saffron forward with a hint of sea salt! Delicious but I may ask for it slightly less sweet next time. I also really enjoyed the Kati roll breakfast burrito! The smoked salmon toast was great too but maybe could use some extra podi This spot is spacious and conveniently located near timeout market. The seating is cozy and would be a great place to work from. Service is also great as well and if you are seated there the chai comes in cute glassware. Will come back to try more items (the mango lassi and nimbu pani cake sounds good). Def check this spot out! read more

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This was a fun, fusiony place. The food menu however was not very extensive for brunch and it's more of light cafe snacks. It's a nice place with good ambiance; however seating is rather limited. We were able to find some counter seats on a Friday morning. Ordering, payment etc was somewhat unclear. They come to get your order if you're seated. And payment too, but it's hard to get their attention since they're working up front at the cafe counter. I had a ginger chai and I was happy to see they're trying to do the pour traditional style in front of you where you sit. This was seriously strong ginger and it was amazing! Food was decent but not specially amazing. We had the Kathi-rito and Avocado Bharta Toast. Ultimately, while the names are Indianized, the food was still mostly plain burrito and avocado toast. Would have liked a bit more Indian flavors in there. Couple of things did not work. The Ginger Chai was served in a glass tumbler. It was SO HOT that you couldn't actually lift the glass. They need to use mugs with a handle. I appreciated the beautiful glassware, but I still need to be able to touch it. The cloth napkin. Omg. I have NEVER seen this. I put in my lap and my pants were lined all over with this insane lint/fuzz that was hard to get off. DO NOT place the napkin on your clothes. Repeat. DO NOT place the napkin on your clothes. DO NOT.... Finally, I got a Cutting Chai.... and the menu doesn't specify how big or small it is going to be. I was staring at a 4 oz serving when they gave it to me, hahaha. Apparently, it was written in the glossary at the back what the size was, but not on the menu where you're browsing actual menu items. I want to give it 3.75, and it's rounded to 4. Would still go back to try more things on the menu! read more

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Super good coffee, I was really impressed! I ordered a vanilla latte with 50% syrup, and it was sooo good-- you can taste the quality espresso. I would definitely come back. Though it's expensive: $7.50 for my latte! Service was decently quick and there's tons of seating inside. Great little coffee shop if you're in the dumbo area! read more

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An interesting restaurant with a little storefront ( Du-kaan) with wine and food choices that's rather unique . Quite a large airy, bright space with low key casual seating options , with tables , Long bench / day bed with cushions , floor cushions, bar seating as one of many seating choices . Heather was our friendly and cheerful wait staff making for a lovely interaction . Offered some suggestions from the menu and the neighborhood. Kathi-Rito was our pick for a light snack which very good . A roll with eggs and avocado a medley of other ingredients with a light dipping sauce . Cutting Chai was with it was excellent . Tea was particularly well made with a subtle note of Indian spices . Such eclectic restaurants are hard to come by and when they do it needs to be done right like Fontainhas. read more

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Food/drinks: Been here enough times to try most of their chais and now their food! My favorite is the ginger chai and masala chai Atmosphere: Looooovveee this space & closes very late! Laptops are only allowed on the bar, lots of seating, some outlets, & has wifi Service: so sweet and friendly!! Price: $$ but I think worth it for their specialty drinks + atmosphere read more

Fontainhas - Burritos and chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

cutting chai is the perfect small cup and the masala chai was really good also tried the condensed milk bun which was so light and airy and perfectly sweet the breakfast kathi-rito was also sooo good! chutney and amul cheese gave it enough flavor would be a really good place to work from too read more

Fontainhas - condensed milk bun, masala chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Interesting cafe style food with an Indian twist. We tried the breakfast kathi-rito (without bacon) and the lunch wrap with paneer. The breakfast burrito was full of spicy eggs and came with a tasty achaar type sauce on the side. The lunch wrap had a nice variety of vegetables, soft paneer, and some crispy bits/veg for some textural variety. I preferred the lunch wrap, but both were nice for a quick meal. read more

Came in and said we wanted to dine in, but our orders weren't taken until after 20 minutes of waiting. We couldn't even alert the workers because they kept passing us or were busy with other people. Was a little odd but the drink we got was refreshing. Nice open atmosphere with plenty of seating. Service was meh. read more

Fontainhas - Nimbu sherbert - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great spot with a huge interior and great store section with so many nice home goods, food, and drink. Lots of chai options and area for seating indoors. read more

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Super cute cafe with delicious and unique offerings. Black sesame caramel latte? Yes, please! The kids version of the breakfast wrap sans bacon was also delicious. Can get a bit crowded so might not be the most chill or quiet spot to relax. read more

Finally made it to Fontainhas and was so glad I did as it was such a special and lovely experience. We visited on a weekend afternoon the vibes were great. It can definitely get crowded so grab any seats that you see! When you sit down someone will come to take your order and a lot of people were having meetings or doing work on laptops there. We loved the cutting chai which was the perfect size, and also really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich. We wished we were hungrier so that we could try more of the menu items! Love that they also have happy hour/dinner options now. The store inside is beautifully curated and we loved shopping South Asian brands there! read more

Incredible drinks (esp the rose cinnamon chai - 10/10), such perfect treats (the sponge cupcake pairs SO perfectly with tea), and the most delicious meals (their lunch bowl was SO large and heavenly for two gals)!! Their space feels so communal and welcoming. The service was wonderful. Highly recommend stopping by here if you're near / in the area! read more

Warm cozy cafe with a cute gift shop. They have really high end products from beauty to kitchen staples, which was nice. The cafe has a small array of snacks and teas. We tried 2 kinds of chai, one had oat milk. It was a unique experience, the barista prepares it in front of you and serves in an authentic little chai glass, which were on sale on the shop read more

Fontainhas - Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Really enjoyed this new all-day Indian cafe/restaurant in Dumbo. Their breakfast roti and masala chai is off the charts! Could be the best breakfast sandwich I've had! Coming back for those and more of their unusual, flavorful dishes and homemade baked goods. A great spot to work from (there's WiFi) with comfy seating, tons of light, and fragrance in the air. 5 stars!!! read more

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My go to Chai spot in Brooklyn! Definitely a spot to sit down and relax with friends & family. Upon entering the cafe is very welcoming and definitely gives a warm environment to sit and unwind. The iced chai is a MUST to order and the taste is very high quality and authentic. Definitely come here :) read more

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Spacious interior with seating but also a lot of empty space in the middle. They'll come around and take your order if you sit. Chai tastes great, strong oat flavor, but pricy for size. Has WiFi and discourages laptops at the seats. I think management here is weird - I've seen them do weird things micromanaging people sitting. And hosting events and kicking people out who were already there and didn't have a ticket for the event. Saw food portions are very small for the price too. read more

Really cool spot to hang out and relax after a long day. Their chai is good quality and flavorful. Recommend getting the cutting chai if it's your first time so that way you can get a smaller portion to try out and see if you like it before committing to a larger cup. Not sure why it's called Fontainhas (maybe something Goa related?) - kind of confusing if you walked by it or came across it on Google Maps without being in the know. read more

Fontainhas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow, everything here is so good. I got the lunch bowl with chicken. The flavors are incredible. The masala chai was also delicious and the server poured it in a way that looked like theater. Thank you. I will be back. read more

Fontainhas - Masala chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great spot! Low key. Beautiful layout. Good options. I wish you could have other milk options.. maybe you can but oat milk seems to be their go-to. I have had great service some days then other days there's this woman who is kinda rude so I haven't been in a while but overall I would go back. It's really cute there, they have a shop in the back which I adore and it's a little oasis of quiet calm in dumbo. Which is rare lol. Iykyk read more

Such a cute Indian cafe in Dumbo! I've never been to an Indian cafe before and it was such a nice experience. They had a variety of chai teas and drinks on their menu (also has food options and wine as well if you don't want to go for only a cafe vibe). I ordered a latte since it was early and a tomato soup since I didn't want to eat much prior to a lunch reservation. The soup wa delicious and you could also add toast if you want it to be more filling. The indoor space and decor was so lovely and felt so warm and cozy. Would be a great spot to have a catch up or date or also to read a book on your own or do some work! Close by to Brooklyn bridge park if you want to go for a nice stroll afterwards. The service was quick and the staff was friendly and helpful. read more

Fontainhas - Indoor seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Pretty good for the area, good middle-of-the-road Indian food with some fusion-like adjustments to make it crowd-pleasing. Breakfast kathi-rito was pretty good, other things were okay. Nice ambiance for small, low-volume hangs. read more

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Beautiful, authentic, tasty, and wonderful service at this Indian-inspired cafe! Love the representation, aesthetics, and authentic flavors!! Will be back!! read more

Fontainhas - Gulab jamun latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food is pretty tasty but I do think the portions are small for the price. The sauces are great and the breakfast kathi-rito was my favorite. read more

Fav food in nyc! Incredible atmosphere and service. Held an event here and it was absolutely lovely. Can't recommend enough. The royal chai is my fav. read more

Amazing place! True to the reviews. Wonderful and kind staff. Knowledgeable about wines and gave some tastings. Ginger Chai also sooooo good. Not sweet how it should be. Highly recommend. I'll be back! read more

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OK i don't usually leave reviews but i am genuinely floored. I work in Dumbo and am always looking for new coffee spots, especially ones that are affordable and a good bang for your buck. My coworker told me about this place, and i noticed it was on my walk to the office, so i was like ok great, let me give it a shot. I was especially intrigued when i looked it up on Apple Maps and it said as the description, "Dumbo has a lot of crowded coffee shops serving mediocre lattes for around $8.50, but Fontainhas is different". It sounded like exactly what I had been looking for- a reliable, tasty, high-quality, affordable coffee shop. So, let me know why, when i walked in and ordered an ICED CARAMEL LATTE, it was $9.80. Oh, you got me f*cked UP if you think I'm spending $10 on a coffee (is there liquor in this?? is this a cocktail?? hello?). Also, the cup was one of those dinky small ones that you drink in like 4 sips. So, obviously, I looked at the barista and was like, "actually, i am not going to get anything" and walked out. There is no way in hell i was going to actually spend TEN DOLLARS on a LATTE. I think this would not have been such a dumbfounding moment for me if they didn't literally market themselves online as an affordable option because other coffee shops in dumbo are just "sooo insane omg $8.50 lattes". Yeah, you are different Fontainhas - WORSE, you tried committing highway robbery at $9.80 for a coffee. NEXT. read more

Calming atmosphere, welcoming staff, and delicious food. After a long, hard day of travel, this meal was nourishment for my entire being. read more

Fontainhas - Brel fried rice with avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Obsessed with the kathi-rito. Just had a craving for it and thought, let me send them some love. Love the food, the chai, and the space. Great spot for a working lunch or a happy hour with friends. Good vibes and very hospitable. read more

INCREDIBLE chili cheese toast and gorgeous space! The owners are such wonderful hosts and the vibes are immaculate in this Goan - inspired space. Highly recommend everyone stops by for a cup of chai! read more

Fontainhas - Decor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Everything is overpriced but to be expected, there are flys everywhere. I wanted to just relax but even the owner when we walked in and sat down said that we might need to move to the bar if more people come. When there are multiple people sitting in tables just like me with their laptop out. Can't do work at a bar, weird vibe. read more

The vibes are calm. Service is quick and reliable. The seats were a bit dirty and unclean. Food was amazing. Drinks are excellent. Great place to work and converse. read more

This place is such a gem. I've been to hundreds of cafes in nyc and this is hands down my absolute favorite. I want to gatekeep this place so bad but I also want their business to thrive The royal chai is the best chai I've ever had. read more

came here looking for a chill place to sit and read and eat a little snack. I got the $9 chai which was a little pricy but this is NYC. It was tasty and had salty foam on top. I also had the lunch wrap that was healthy and tasted good. I'm not sure exactly what was in it, but it was good. The only thing I didn't like was the silverware smelled like soap, and the "napkin" was a dish towel/rag that had a weird smell. Otherwise, it's a great alternative to the traditional coffee shop. They also have a nice bathroom. read more

Mango smoothie was exceptional!!!! A better and healthier version of a lassi. 10/10 drink