After a run at Prospect Park this past Saturday morning, we stopped by Villager for coffee. I…read morewasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised upon walking in since I saw their wall of beans for sale. They carry beans from DAK Coffee Roasters, which is one of my favorite roasters from Amsterdam, along with Sey Coffee and other roasters known for their high-quality beans. I grabbed a bag of DAK beans, which came with a free single-origin drip. It was honestly great for drip -- clean, not watery, and nicely fruity and juicy. It was pretty busy, so I skipped the pour-over this time, but I'd definitely come back to try it on a calmer time of the week. If I'm looking to stock up on good beans, I know I'll be back at Villager.

I don't go to coffee shops, and I was reminded why…read more Drinks: 1/5 We ordered the Espresso Shot 1 and the Chai Latte. The Espresso Shot 1 was unexpectedly sour like the kind of sour you expect from expired coffee. There are special notes including rhubarb, so maybe that was on us to order this shot, but we didn't expect a beef jerky-like aftertaste. My friend could not finish it, so I asked for a replacement shot--the Expresso Shot 2--and the staff were kind enough to offer it to us free of charge. This shot was also just as sour, with notes of passion fruit. There are no other espresso shot options, and both shots are $5-6 each. The Chai Latte tasted just like the concentrates I would get from supermarkets. When I finished my cup and peered at the bottom for any spice residue, I found the grainy texture you'd find in said supermarket concentrates. Service: 4/5 The people were incredibly friendly and welcoming. For a busy coffee shop, they were prompt in fulfilling any special request, such as an expresso shot replacement. Atmosphere: 2/5 This is a cute coffee shop with a warm interior! It has a modern and cozy aesthetic, and it was very pleasant to sit here for half an hour. We were fortunate to even have seating, though, because there was a line out the door and not enough tables for all patrons. The tables were low to the ground and close to other tables. I would recommend this place to people who need a quick shelter from the cold. I wouldn't recommend the drinks to anyone, and the line is not worth it. Final rating: 2.33/5 (rounded down to 2 on Yelp)

Love this place . It's so cute and charming . I come in here for one thing and one thing only lol…read moreit's the Sans gluten free lamington . It's so good . I know the store doesn't make it themselves but I just love that they carry it . Also the workers here are always super chill . I will try a drink when I come back for sure !

Came in on a whim looking for matcha. I wasn't greeted by the woman who was behind the register…read more She honestly didn't even acknowledge me, she appeared to be very focused on her side conversation as I stood there waiting to be serviced. I asked about the drink selection and what they consisted of and she was very short and nonchalant with me very dismissive as if her conversation was more important. I still continued looking at the only visual menu I could find and then googled. She then pointed to a menu and I'm like oh you have a menu with descriptions thanks .... She was kinda snooty and not helpful. The drink I got was blue honestly forgot the name because it was nothing to remember. Tasted bland, cheap and lime water. Waste of 8+$. Overpriced honestly. I also tried a thumbprint cookie it was actually pretty good. But I won't be back don't like how I was treated. The vibe inside is a very BASIC cafe set up nothing spectacular at all. They were playing r&b which was cool. Other than that nothing else to say the Caucasian barista needs to do better with customer service, courtesy and overall providing a warm welcome when people enter.

It's a very cute cafe and the breakfast tacos they offer were decent and filling. Only thing is, I…read morefound the lattes did not have enough espresso taste to it (tasted very milky).

Enjoyed a delicious coffee at burly with my partner recently. Seating inside was comfortable,…read morecoffee was strong and flavorful. Cute neighborhood spot!

This is my favorite cafe already as a noob at these intersections but an old hand at cafes and…read morefinding the best one in any neighborhood i've lived in. A small space with outside seating but great vibes.

Great coffee it's an interesting shop in a nice area. Good service. There is no seating inside so…read morenot a place to hang out but you can get a great cup to go.

Came by this café on a Tuesday afternoon to study. There are lots of tables and chairs. I found…read moremyself a comfy couch and got to work. Surprisingly there was an outlet nearby but from my brief search around the café, outlet availability wasn't as strong as I would hope. I also appreciated that the music wasn't too loud in this café, better for those who are there to focus. There are also a few outdoor tables. Of note, the bathroom door does not lock but did not notice any accidental intrusions during the few hours I was there. I ordered a strawberry cheesecake danish, a macaroon and a latte. All reasonably priced for the area I think. Service was fine, nothing exceptional. My order came out correct and tasted as expected. Overall, it's your average café but definitely gives off more of a work/study vibe than socializing vibe. Just what some maybe looking for

This cafe is near Prospect Park, which is such a great resource to have. Their coffee was amazing…read more Their service was helpful and very knowledgeable. Inside you have pretty good seating, both comfortable cushions and bench. I went in here on a Sunday and it was surprisingly pretty busy with a lot of people on their laptops. Outdoor seating available.

It was a great morning after getting an iced caramel latte and an almond croissant from here. The…read morelatte was a little sweeter than usual (which is perfect for me) and the croissant was very tasty. The baristas were very kind and the inside was very clean and modern. Definitely a once a week place for me while im visiting Brooklyn.

I've lived in the neighborhood for about 10 years, and I've gone into this joint a handful of…read moretimes. The vibes are always just OK. The service is not super welcoming, nor is it super standoffish. They're kind of just... there. There's a lot of potential here and I seem to always be expecting more when I visit, but in all honestly it never fully disappoints me nor does it ever really dazzle me either. Kind of how my salmon toast was served on a plastic to go tray. And it tasted... just... fine. Feels like it was thrown together to check a box, but nothing special really. It got the job done and was an easy clean up. If you're in the area and want a cup of coffee or a pastry with no expectations, stop in. Maybe the staff will notice you, maybe they won't. A patron gave up and walked out while waiting for the staff to acknowledge them during my visit today. And I have walked out in the past for similar reasons. There's plenty of other options in a block or two radius where I wouldn't say you're missing out by skipping it. Sorry espresso me, I'm just espressing myself.

I always go here for drinks to grab a frappe or caramel iced latte and they don't missread more

Let me preface this by saying that Brooklyn Perk is a black-owned business and we definitely love…read moreseeing these businesses thrive. My daughter and I went this lovely Saturday morning to check them out and we were thrilled with the quality and service of the coffee shop. It's a cozy little spot where you can have a bite to eat along with your cup of coffee. There are a few tables along the wall that's graced with some amazing artwork. Towards the front there's a small sofa accompanied by two chairs and a small coffee table. Lovely setup! We ordered a Cappuccino, Americano, Lemon loaf cake, and a Cinnamon Coffee cake. The cakes were fresh and delicious and our coffee choices were equally delicious. You owe it to yourself to visit Brooklyn Perk. Oh, I forgot to mention, there are also two cute benches right outside the shop to sit and relax on a nice day...sipping away!

Ciao Bella Coffee is such a cute, cozy spot! The barista was bomb, and my strawberry matcha latte…read morewith almond milk was delicious--definitely my recommendation. It was busy when I visited between 4:00 and 5:30 p.m., but there was still enough space for one or two people to sit and get some work done. I also love that they offer more than just coffee, including wine, beer, kombucha, and light bites. My only complaint was the flies, which they definitely need to address. Other than that, I really enjoyed the vibe and will absolutely be back!

I've certainly become an espresso snob. I'm not always sure if there's anything I should be…read morespecifically asking first but I certainly take note of which spots are more enjoyable than others. This place might've served me the best espresso I've ever had. Smooth, strong, flavorful, slightly larger volume than others I've had. Absolutely perfect. Woman who made it was friendly. Atmosphere was cool. Vinyl records of various genres laying out. Good tunes playing. Nice place to hang out.