As an avid visitor to Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park, I'm always looking to dine somewhere new and don't mind walking off the beaten path. When I do this; I usually find " buried restaurant treasure". On a recent visit to Prospect Park, I decided to try a different place and got off the B16 at Caton and Coney Island Avenue. The place: Lark Cafe. I was in a mood to cheat and have a toasted wheat bagel with scallion cream cheese and a Chai. I got almost everything, except, wheat was sold out and chose sesame bagel. As I waited, I wanted to check out the adjoining ice cream shop that sells Jane's ice cream, made in the heart of the Hudson Valley. I will return for a future cheat. Jane's is known for popular flavors as Killer Chocolate, Blue Zoo, Unicorn Cake. My order was ready and one bite of the bagel: heaven! The bagel was toasted to perfection and the scallion cc was delicious. And what a generous schmear! The Chai was light and frothy. As I devoured, patrons around me were typing on their computers enjoying Stumptown coffee and iced tea. LC offers a variety of tasty options: whitefish on a bagel, smoked salmon, cheddar chive biscuits, tea bread, croissants, doughnuts.. The ambience is relaxed and there is a book nook if you need a good read. Lark also hosts private events and for families there are sing along and story times. The service is kind and my bagel was absolutely made with TLC. I left Lark happy and walked straight to Prospect Park. Off the beaten path is always full of nice surprises! "We believe in the power of kindness and of little deeds that make a person's day. We believe in community and creativity. We believe in indulgence and enjoyment. We believe in relaxing and reviving. We believe in good business and good people."- Lark Take B16 Lefferts Garden Bound and get off on Caton Avenue and Coney Island Avenue, @5 minute walk. read more

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I didn't go to Lark Cafe physically but instead ordered from UberEats & was not disappointed. I ordered the lox bagel & it was great- enough lox at a solid price as well. I also got the kale salad & was pleasantly surprised with it- it is hard to make kale taste good but this place successfully managed to do so. The roasted chickpeas & feta was a nice touch. On top of that, the tahini dressing complemented it well. I'd definitely go to this place again. read more

Lark Cafe - Kale Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Good local spot for pastries and a coffee! Sometimes they have pie as well which is great! Great selection.

Whoa! Lark Cafe only has a 3.8 stars on Yelp?! I'm so surprised, considering it's such a beloved neighborhood spot where I always see people! Every time I've been here, it's been a real treat. My girlfriend and I always split the salmon bagel and trust me, they do not skimp on the fillings for this thing. I've had some of their other pastries too and they were decent! Nothing beats this bagel though lol. read more

Lark Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute local spot. The donut, pumpkin bread and hot chocolate were yummy. Good vibes. The ambiance was relaxing and nice.

Perfect spot to stop before hoping to the dog park. Fantastic matcha lemonade and whitefish sandwich.

I come here most weekends with my girlfriend for breakfast, and we typically order the smoked salmon bagel, chicken salad bagel, and strawberry banana smoothies. The food is decent, and the service is quick, but they frequently get something wrong in the order, especially if it's a minor change. My girlfriend is allergic to avocado, and the past several times she's ordered her bagel without avocado, it's still included. This seems like a pretty negligent oversight. Also, today we sat next to a woman who was lactose intolerant, who was given a latte with whole milk, despite her instructions to the contrary. read more

While I enjoyed the coffee, I didn't enjoy that there is an additional $2 charge if you want less/no ice with your coffee. So I walked out. This is such a surprise to be in a neighborhood still gentrifying and having this charge. (How would most of the ppl in this neighborhood pay this? But when you see the customers, you know it's only the people who can afford this.) I guess that's how business works with crazy surcharges and that's why I walked out. (Also, the ice is a cultural thing - most of us don't want a cup of ice and hardly any coffee) read more

Great pistacio latte with cool customer service, the gentleme making the latte in the from has a cool accent and this is definitely a legit coffee shoppee. Next time will try the food and other beverages. read more

A quaint coffee house with lots of artistic flair! Truly enjoyed this place! Can't wait to go back when we can actually sit in the coffee house and enjoy the ambiance; but am grateful that they are Covid-compliant. The mocha I ordered was very flavorful, and recommend it for a place to chill, enjoy art, or hang with family, friends and colleagues (a perfect environment to discuss business). read more

Lark Cafe - Large Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Burnt coffee, fruit flies everywhere, over flowing trash, you have to ask for sugar, the back wall desperately needs a fresh coat of paint & new art...the slice of pie was ok. Fix this place up, it's too pricy to be so bad. Park Slope prices in a dump. Only one person on a weekend?! Get rid of those fruit flies!! Gross and annoying to sit around. read more

Gave my honest review and the owner of the business responded shortly. Rather than addressing my issues kindly, he told me I was wrong and "clarified" what he believes to be the facts. Stay away from this shop whose owner chooses to correct critics rather than talk to them kindly about their experience. No "sorry" from the owner. Just a rude "correction". And no invite back to try to correct the issues. I won't be back. AND I'm sure (by the way they responded) that they won't mind that they'll be losing a customer as customer service is clearly not their strong suit. read more

Upon walking into the cafe the barista doesn't speak. He waits for me to engage. When he responds to me stating my order his words are clipped and clearly he's annoyed. Ordering a hot pumpkin spice latte should result in a hot drink not a barely lukewarm latte that has no pumpkin spice flavor. When the bagel was being prepared and one glove was used. Mailman comes in drops mail on the counter where I presume food items go at some point in time. Same guy preparing the bagel used his GLOVED hand to pick up the mail. Why bother with the glove at this point??? I lived around the corner for 6 years. Never went inside because my partner would make the coffee runs. I can't speak to what the service used to be but this wasn't worth the money or time I spent in there. Dunkin might have served up a better cup and I don't like the closest one at the gas station so that's saying a lot. The rude staff, lukewarm coffee and lack of sanitary measures being practiced here have solidified for me that I won't be returning. Skip the gloves and wash your dirty hands sir. read more

Loved this place! I actually discovered it here on Yelp, looking for a good coffee shop in the area. It didn't disappoint. The coffee is great. Croissant was also very good Friendly staff ! read more

Lark Cafe - Oat milk cappuccino and a plain croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chill place to have a cup of coffee and some baked goods that come from off premises. Staff is extremely nice. Excellent bathroom facility. I asked for a splash of cream in my coffee but it looked like I received half a container of cream. I couldn't be bothered to ask and get it remade. Definitely a neighborhood place. Not conducive to people stopping by with a car since the street in front is a bus lane and parking is only available on a side street. read more

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I really like Lark overall but they should seriously consider banning laptops on weekends like a lot of other coffee shops do. It's very annoying to come here with my kids on a weekend morning and not be able to find a seat for our family because every table is taken up by a single adult on their laptop. read more

Great cafe to stop into. Staff is very friendly and speedy with service. Coffee delightful. The cream cheese here is very good and they have cute pastries. Not much seating so if you plan to come here on a busier time may have to wait for a seat or take to go. read more

Lark Cafe - Everything pumpernickel with dill cream cheese and Small bear cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The coffee, the baked goods, the community, the Joy. Lark is a special place. I'm glad my friends decided to meet there. The indoor seating environment is lovely for parents with children. Outside, the seating was mellow, enjoying our coffees and enjoying sunshine. read more

Cute little BK coffee shop. Stopped in on a cold night with my parents because I was craving hot cocoa. My dad got a cappuccino and we also got an orange scone and jelly donuts. Coffee and the baked treats were amazing! Kind service and cozy interior. I do have to say though that my hot chocolate was just warm milk with Hershey's syrup in it. Kind of underwhelming, come here for coffee not cocoa!!!! read more

Lark Cafe - Hot chocolate, cappuccino, scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is the only place in New York that you can order a bagel and they just give you an uncut cold bagel in a brown paper bag. I could've went to Dwayne reade and got 5 uncut bagels if I wanted to cut, toast and butter it myself. New York is known internationally for bagels with a vast history in the world's best bagels so if you can't do it properly just stick to crepes and danishes. I was told by the cashier that it's normal and "most people eat uncut bagels by just biting into it" I've lived in New York my whole life and never have eaten a bagel like that or haven't heard or seen anyone else eating or serving bagels like that either. read more

They are open during COVID for pick up and to go orders, as well as outdoor seating now that we're in stage 2. You can move the tables and chairs around to suit your comfortable level of social distancing. We recommend the espresso drinks and matcha latte (soy, oat and almond milk alternatives for an extra 85c!). They have great bagels, sometimes even including pumpernickel, and snacks including cheddar chive scones, peanut sea salt cookies, vegan gluten free muffins, cookies, croissants... and there's an accessible restroom for customers. Employees wear masks and there's a sign requesting customers to wear face coverings. Hand sanitizer by the counter. It's well ventilated, so you can feel safe while ordering. Tip well! read more

New find in the area. Staff are friendly. Bagels are freshly made, and also have a variety of drinks, smoothies, lattes. Decent place to sit, with power plugs and some tables to get work done read more

Lark Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lark in the Park - it's wonderful and delicious! Highly recommend! I was nervous it would be too watery but it was the perfect smoothie blend. read more

Ended up going to Lark three times in the past week when I had to go into Brooklyn for work. Thoroughly enjoyed it each time. The flat white was good, but their cold brew really shined for me. In addition, I got a rhubarb scone one day (not bad), and a piece of pistachio/cardamom bread another (AMAZING). I don't think the baked goods are made in house, but I'm not complaining, they were fresh and delicious. Service was quick as well. There are some indoor seating options along with a couple of street side tables, so plenty of room! read more

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I ordered the 16 oz cold brew. Very refreshing and very chill vibes. There is art that is hanging on the side that one can buy. The only thing I would say is that there are outlets and wifi. However, beware for the wifi. It is slow. By slow, I mean where you can only have one window open otherwise your browser page will not load for a few minutes. I would keep the setup as simple as possible. The wifi speed does fit the cafe vibes: slow and a place to relax. I would come back again. read more

A positively delicious iced mocha, super friendly service and a fun vibe? I've only gone once but if this is the usual treatment than this is just about the perfect coffee place. read more

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My family had an absolutely delightful experience at this cafe. The ambiance is so chill. Delicious smoothies, pastries, and coffee. The staff were incredibly friendly. We can't wait to return! read more

The new ice cream added to Lark is a game changer. The ice cream is so good, friendly ladies working there. Go and support! read more

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I came across this cafe today while looking for a place to have an iced coffee and sit and write some notes for work. Upon entering I realized that I have been here once before and already had their rewards card in my wallet (buy 10 coffees, get 1 free). This cafe has coffees and teas, sweets/pastries, and a small lunch menu with sandwiches as well. There is plenty of seating available. I see that many come here with their laptop to have a coffee and do some work. The lemon and raspberry poppyseed loaf I got today to go with my iced coffee was yummy! :) read more

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My favorite coffeeshop in Ditmas Park. Yes, it's not as close to the Q/B train, but it's nice if you're in the area, taking a stroll in the neighborhood. I love that it's cozy inside with lots of mini circular tables and benches to sit and work on. It can get a bit loud here at certain times with groups of people, but that's why you bring headphones to drown out the crying babies and music in the playroom. If you've got kids, this definitely is the sot to bring them in the playroom next door. Food wise, it is either made in house or locally from Brooklyn bakers like Dough. The tarts they sell are delicious treats if you want something sweet and quick. Lots of espresso options as well. Service is always on point and friendly. The space is always clean unless someone previously sitting down didn't clean up after themselves... Bathroom is available too. They accept card and there is a rewards program for buying 10 coffee drinks so become a regular and drink up! Their sister cafe is The Elk, FYI! read more

I have visited this coffee shop a handful of times. Not saying I don't like it here... I would never revisit any place that sucks, but I was never wowed by anything to the point where I wanna write a review on yelp. Today that changed. Man o man. They have the best chocolate croissant ever! I always avoid the bakery aisle in any coffee shop because I like to eat clean. Today I was like ehhh I'm hungry why not. The taste was so good that I can only... maybeee... have it once a month read more

Lark Cafe - Chocolate croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went for the first time this morning. Drip coffee and a Pumpernickel bagel with scallion cream cheese with tomato. As I waited for my food, they have an area with books. You can take a book and give one back. The coffee was perfect. I sat right in front to enjoy it. The bagel was really nice. I love scallion cream cheese and this was fresh with nice herbs. So, the point is, yes, its one of those coffee shops in the neighborhood, but its worth the trip for the cup of Java. Next time.....Almond Croissant read more

This place is cute, airy, and bright. The perfect spot to stop by before work for a little sweet pick me up, before being stuck in fluorescent lighting. My go to is an iced mocha, which is always excellent. The staff always makes sure to thoroughly stir in the chocolate so that it has a smooth consistency. What's nice about this spot is that they bring in pastries from other nearby bakeries, which means you can get a dough doughnut and you can often find them in the day old pastries basket at a discounted price. I think you can pass on the donuts whether they are "fresh" or stale, because they always taste fairly stale anyway. However, they bring in these almond chocolate croissants that are just so heavenly. I didn't realize they were also chocolate from the outside, but what a treat when I found out! They also bring in homemade poptarts, which are fun and tasty. Plus they do bagels and other sandwiches. Their chive cream cheese is great. And the pesto chicken sandwich I had was a little oily, but good. I wouldn't rush back to order the sandwich again. read more

Oh, Lark! You were the first modern coffee shop in my area, at first, you were so good to me--your baristas were trained, your sandwiches were decent, and your vibe was good, but there wasn't much competition, over time you have slowly slipped into complacency. Your sandwiches are tasty but small and no longer include a side salad. At $8.50 and up they feel a bit stiff for something that is just headed up by the barista. The cappuccino today was ok but not quite good and for the prices should be of a higher grade. You have the beans and the machine, but there is little passion. Maybe part of it is you're understaffed. I came in recently, and the cafe staff was missing. After a few minutes of waiting a woman emerged from the bathroom. By now four customers were waiting to put in orders, and one maybe gave up. Because there is only one employee they are forced to do the register, be the barista and handle the food. The young woman handled herself fine, but you could tell she was a bIt frazzled. The frazzling carried over to my order as she forgot to head my sandwich and 25 minutes later I had to go up and remind her. Lark, I am tempted to give a two-star review here, but I will hold off. You have a lot of competition now so step up your game! read more

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I rented the side room for a bridal shower and the experience was fabulous! The space was perfect for the amount of guests we had and the natural lighting that poured through the store front window was gorgeous. Sarah and Margerie (the owners) were really easy to work with and did everything in their power to help us set up and feel comfortable. I loved how down to earth they are and how reasonable their rental rates and terms are. Their cafe is great too! Love that they serve both coffee/tea and wine. They are really a great addition to the neighborhood :) read more

Lark Cafe - I rented their side room which was perfect for a bridal shower! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this place! Girls behind the counter are always nice, place looks really cute and coffee and bagels are decent. I moved 2 block away from Lark 8 months ago and this place became my favorite place to work from as I am a freelancer. But today .... 1pm on a Thursday. There were only 2 people except me in the cafe and both were loudly speaking on the phone using their speaker. I found it inappropriate, rude and inconsiderate for other visitors who not only grab 2,5$ coffee but pay around 15-17$ for their breakfast, tip and try to work there. Guys, you should really have some kind of policy where to don't allow people to disturb YOUR customers. Unfortunately, I won't go back until there such a rule. read more

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I love this spot ! It has such a great chill vibe , WiFi , art , funny and generous employees , I just bought two lattes one for me and one for my boyfriend , and a chocolate croissant. The barista (guy with glasses) was friendly and sweet enough to warm up the pastry for me. I just moved here on Beverley road so this will be my new to go spot :) Thanks y'all for the good vibes read more

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I stumbled upon Lark Cafe after I moved to the neighborhood. The cold brew and latte definitely hit the spot. The cafe has a very chill and quaint vibe. Staff is also very friendly. They just opened an ice cream spot right next door. Super creamy and have a range of flavors to choose from. Lark has been my go-to spot to get coffee (and ice cream) now! read more

Lark Cafe NY BK Flatbush 10am Friday 19th August 2016 Four Stars This coffee shop has a large space with plenty of seating. There is a wooden bench outside, a hightop bar with three stools and some standing space, eleven two top tables and an entire separate playroom with more seating. There is cool art and hanging overhead lighting with yellow thatching. The rest of the space is white with light and medium shaded wooden fixtures. They have some outlets running along the banquette. They also have wifi but I wasn't able to find it. The password is "ilovelark." They serve Stumptown Coffee, Dough Doughnuts, fancy pop tarts, and a variety of hot breakfast items. I just had a large iced coffee ($4.75). It came in a 24 oz clear plastic cup filled with about 20 ounces of medium brown color liquid. The ice was gourmet. It was slightly acidic but overall okay. read more

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Not much of a selection... looks like their pastries come from another place. The chocolate croissant was beyond average and tasted old. They also were selling a whole wheat croissant at a discount (maybe because it was old). The service made me feel like I was bothering them. I probably wouldnt come back based on my experience. This place oozes below average. read more