I've just come to Lark after a long absence, and the cafe holds up well. Coffee is good, and, right now, there is a happy coexistence between adults and kids as adults fill the cafe side, and Halloween is taking place in the kids' room. BUT, I must say -- and I hope the owners read this -- the Wifi here is TERRIBLE. Barely getting one bar, which in a cafe this size is crazy. Everyone else in the same boat. Having trouble loading things like Facebook messages. read more

Staff burnt my grilled cheese, laughed and still handed it to me. Need to hire better workers, that know what they are doing. Busy talking and not paying attention. Second time coming here, wont be coming back. read more

I started frequenting Lark when I was on maternity leave. It was often the destination for my afternoon walks with the baby. The drinks and the food are great, but it is also just such a family and community friendly space that is such an asset to the neighborhood. This weekend I rented the entire cafe for a baby shower I hosted for a friend. The space was amazing and really reasonably priced for the number of people (60 + babies and kids). Sarah was so easy and helpful in the planning stages and Margerie was amazing during the event. She went out of her way to make sure that we had everything that we needed and was even looking out to make sure that I was able to eat and drink. All our guests commented on how lovely the space is and how it was perfect for the event. Now that my son is old enough, I am looking forward to making breakfast at Lark and the weekend morning sing alongs a regular part of our routine! read more

If you have ear plugs and don't mind a bunch of kids singing and running and screaming and throwing their toys around while you hang out or work at a cafe, this place is good -- and the only one thisclose to Church and Coney Island. read more

This is a nice place. They have lots of activities for kids if your a parent. Staff is friendly some of their menu items are way over priced. read more

This is a cute cafe with great coffee in an area that desperately needed it. I'm not crazy about the kid-friendly vibe/playroom and as a result I probably wouldn't stay there and relax with my drink. But the employees were friendly and helpful, and I appreciate the decor and products like Stumptown Coffee for sale. read more

delicious coffee and comfortable setting- staff are friendly and efficient. I love coming in here around brunch time as there is usually a cozy seat in the corner to drink coffee at and relax. read more

Gosh I guess I went on an off day after a huge rush. I walked in with my wife and my daughter. They had no sandwiches left and no pies. The time was 3:30 on a Saturday. There was only 1 guy working. Lots of dirty dishes piled in the corner and no paper towels in the bathroom. The cappuccino was luke warm :( We only got a pop tart, and a coolhause ice cream cookie. Wife got a latte. The plate was a little dirty with finger marks. Cost was $19 and change. Mmmmm ok I guess that's standard? Fancy coffee and treats cost the amount of a dinner these days. Its an epidemic everywhere. Even in Flatbush...sigh They offer classes which is cool but we weren't going for that. We wanted food! I hope they can be more in stock with their goods. I have a gut feeling everything is bought in and nothing is freshly made by staff. Granted everything they serve is made by amazing vendors weather its coffee, pies, ice cream sandwiches, pastries etc. But I think they need to get more help to make sure everything is tidy. I kinda felt like we went after a tornado hit the place and was slightly disappointed but the guy up front was really nice and was working hard but just not enough support. I'd also suggest slapping on some new coat of paint or cleaning the walls. Was sort of nasty sitting down. White is a hard color to maintain. Maybe fixing up some of the tiles in the bathroom too. I'd give it another try but if it's hit or miss can't really support the idea of trekking up to Church from where I live. read more

Nice little coffee shop in the Flatbush Brooklyn area. Good selection of Stumptown coffee/assorted drinks, pastries and sandwiches though they are a bit pricey in this kind of neighborhood, not to mention free wi-fi with outlets for people who like to get their work done on their laptops. This place is definitely a family oriented cafe where you'll see strollers and little kids play. I recommend checking out the activity room, every once in a while there'll be classes and events going on. read more

The service was snarky, but not professional and endearing snarky, just unattentive and brusk. The air conditioning was blasting and the Internet service was spotty. I was hoping that the first yuppy cafe (I am a very regular patron of such places) in this diverse and established residential neighborhood would really make an effort to serve all the sectors of this area. But instead they were interviewed in a local paper, calling themselves "pioneers" and saying of Church Ave: "there's not that much else here." The idea of this spot was welcome, but it is a real disappointment. read more

I'm always happy when I discovered a cafe that serves Stumptown coffee, and here is LARK, in my new neighborhood of Ditmas Park. I had almost given up asking for a dry cappuccino (most people don't know how to make it) but happily LARK does! I got a nice dry cappuccino AND they were having a deal for .75 more you get a pastry. And they have donuts from DOUGH! 'nuff said. Well, i should mention they also have ice cream from Blue Marble. PLUS wifi and plugs for us free-lancers. read more

Great addition to the neighborhood. This is a very warm and inviting place for new parents. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Gets the business because there is little to no competition. Baked goods are okay and pricey, but they do serve Stumptown and it's always been fresh. Service seems to really depend on which staff member is there. Keep on trying! read more

Update We still love this place but I had to take two stars off just because of how dirty the floor is in the small room. My son's hands and socks are literally brown after every class. There are also so many crumbs of god-knows-what all over the place. My son is still in the tasting-everything phase and it's almost impossible to keep him from putting it in his mouth. Gosh, you offer daily classes for babies and toddlers... Please take care of this horrible floor so we can enjoy the great classes (and great coffee) more! __________________________ Grateful to have this spot in the neighborhood. I love the coffee and my son loves the classes. Only wish the flooring in the small room was better equipped and cleaned to cater to little crawlers needs... read more

I live around the corner and come here frequently for a breakfast coffee. I'm not really a fan of Stumptown, but I am unusual in this complaint so no complaining. :) The baristas are simply lovely and make a great cafe au lait. This morning I didn't feel very flush so I picked up a day-old croissant for cheap. The sweet barista warmed it up for me and gave me a little pot of jam for it, too. Sometimes the kiddies are noisy, and that's totally fine - kiddies are noisy by nature, and this coffee shop proudly makes itself family friendly, so perhaps it's time for the grumpies to open a little Cafe Grumpy -style coffee shop, or a little Cuban stand-up-only place, to open on Church. :) I'd happily frequent both. read more

Great place for brunch or an afternoon snack.

Fresh pastries, good tea, good coffee, great service. The staff is always friendly and they usually get my order started as soon as I walk in (I order the same thing daily). This is the best cafe in the area. read more

The Lark Cafe is a great addition to the neighborhood. It's near the park, which rhymes with Lark. The barristas are cute and the music is good. I look forward to making this one of my favorite places to enjoy a nice cuppah and read a good book, bump into friends. read more

Lark is a great addition to the neighborhood. Where so many other neighborhood spots got it wrong, Lark got it right. Other places have grand aspirations to make amazing coffee, pastries, doughnuts, cookies, bagels, etc. But unless you have a massive (and massively talented) kitchen staff and budget, you're going to fall short. So Lark did the obvious: find the places that make great coffee, pastries, doughnuts, cookies, and bagels... and then sell them in your shop. All of the food and drink I've had here has been fantastic. The espresso and coffee are great, the doughnuts from Dough are delicious, and the mustard + cheddar scones from Ovenly are so good. The service is great. Baristas and cashiers are friendly and helpful. They have free wifi, although the signal is pretty weak, as another commenter noted. The atmosphere is the only drawback, and it's a small one. There are times when the children can be a bit overwhelming. While there is a designated area for kids, they can sometimes overflow into the rest of the shop. That being said, I understand that part of Lark's mission is to provide neighborhood parents with a place to relax with their kids, and I applaud them for that. 4.5 stars. read more

I live in the area and I love LARK. The stumptown coffee is great, the bagels are awesome and the staff is so friendly and kind. They always remember my special order, smile, and seem to be juggling a lot of demands. read more

The coffee is excellent customer service is lousy they need better trained people who is willing to served you the girl behind look like she had enough read more

So thrilled about having this wonderful cafe as my go to for coffee before work and general meet a friend for coffee spot on a Sunday. Everyone who works there is super nice and the owners are always around to say hi! read more

So, I received a gracious email from the manager at Lark, n went back today with a friend. You bet I took them up on that free pastry n coffee! The Lark guys were real friendly n apologetic n treated me to a toasted ham n cheese croissant n a cafe au lait. Perfect beverage, n i don't really like coffee, just this one bev got me hooked this summer. Flakey, crispy croissant. Me n my friend flirted with the cute babies that came in. My friend paid for her quiche of course lol, but liked it. Okay! I'm a happy camper. read more

I love this coffee shop! Friendly staff, I always come here during the day to get a good cup of coffee and do some work. My favorite is Soy latte and Spinach croissant. read more

Recently, I had heard a lot about Lark Cafe. My friends had gone there and they all could not stop praising the place. So, I thought that it was time for me to go Lark Cafe and see whether they were right or not. After entering, the first thing I noticed was the wonderful smell that bombarded my nostrils. The smell was so good that I could not wait to try the food. So, without further delay, I sat down to order my food but since it was first time in the cafe, I did not know which dish to try. So, I asked the waiter for his suggestions. He was very friendly and readily helped me out of my dilemma. When the food arrived, I instantly dug in and for a moment I thought that I was in heaven! The food was so delicious. My mouth waters whenever I think about Lark Cafe's food! Moreover, the place was really good. I definitely am going to visit again. read more

Smoked salmon fancy bagel sandwich-YUM. Great coffee, beer, wine, ice cream and a play room for kids (if you got 'em.) Clean, hipster-ish atmosphere, but not unwelcoming to the locals. Wi-fi using folks stay a long time though, so that can get funny when you just want to sit and eat. Really nice staff. read more

Love this place! All the workers are so super nice. I became quite the regular and they were life savers while I was home with a new baby. The place is adorable and the food/drinks are great! read more

Cortados within walking distance! Woot woot! It has great food options and lots of space for sitting without feeling cramped. The only downside to me is the kids area on the other side of the cafe. The door is usually closed but you can still hear them and they are all screaming with giddiness, so if you want to do work, don't come here when they are having their play times or whatever you call them. read more

pretty cute little cafe! I like that they have events for kids even though I'm childless. decent prices and pastry was good!

Nice cafe with a small play area for the little ones. Love their drip coffee!! This place is definitely a lot nice than the one in Ft Hamilton I usually go to. read more

Nice neighborhood coffee place. It's got a cool space for big and little folks. I like that there's a playroom but it can get loud. It's great that the kiddie room is separated tho. I just grabbed a cup of joe on my morning bike ride. Service was good. Coffee was good too. This is a great place for parents who want to get some breakfast with kids. I assume as the day gets on the play area dies down. Check it out! read more

Great coffee! This is a nice place to hang out and people watch, get some work done, or read a book. I think the food is ok but over-priced for what you get. My hubs got a grilled cheese and was really disappointed but I liked my bagel with salmon & cream cheese. I'll go back for sure! read more

Totally cute vibe, and perfect for weekday laptop work. They have outlets! Many! Hooray. The tea was good, and the chocolate chip cookie was a nice bonus for me working so diligently when I really just wanted to skip school entirely. read more

Came here for the first time today to meet a friend -- the place looks very nondescript from the outside, so I almost walked right by it. I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere inside, which wasn't too ritzy but clean, with lots of tables and open space. I decided to get lunch, and ordered the toasted prosciutto sandwich and salad. Let me just say, the sandwich is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Tons of meat, greens, and pesto grilled to perfection. Prosciutto is one of my all-time favorite things, so I was in heaven. The side salad wasn't anything too fancy, just some mixed greens with a light dressing, but it complemented the sandwich very well. Together, the sandwich and salad were $8.75, which is a great price considering the ingredients and quality. I'm not much of a coffee connoisseur, so I got an iced flavoured latte, which was super sweet and delicious, though the almost $5 price tag was surprising. There's a bin to drop your dishes as you leave, though I could see it hadn't been bussed in quite a while and things were starting to pile up. Not to mention the bin is right by the window bar, so it could get a bit unsightly. Overall, a very pleasant experience, and a place I would happily come to again, though regular coffee drinkers might balk at the drink prices. read more

Love this place to get my weekend breakfast with my daughter, love the coffee and donuts they have each day.

I'm so glad that places like this are not only starting to pop up on Church Ave, but are also flourishing. This place is conveniently (for me) located right near the Coney Island / Church intersection and they have decent hours. Best of all, the people that work there are super friendly and accommodating. Hope business is going well over there! read more

Excellent Brooklyn spot for a variety of coffees and pastries. Homemade pop tarts and chocolate chip cookies are a must-try.

Stumptown coffee MMmmm yummy pastries. Cool place and nice addition to the hood.

Overpriced and doughnuts were extremely disappointing. Seems like a great place for people with strollers, but if you aren't in that crowd, I wouldn't bother. Food's not worth it. On a positive note, the girls behind the counter were great. read more

If you have kids and live anywhere near Prospect Park South/Ditmas Park area, you should know about Lark Cafe. This place is a perfect spot to have the little ones run around while you have a coffee or a beer and hang out. It is a very nice coffee shop (not tight on space) and it has a dedicated childrens side with toys and plenty of running room. It was designed with kids in mind. They have a schedule of events for every day of the week (story time, dance classes, sing alongs, etc.). The food and coffee is good. It is a little higher priced than some of the other coffee shops but you definitely get a nice place for the price. read more