Y'know when you order a large coffee and end up with a dinky little cup because they only offer one size? Lark doesn't play dirty like that. They understand grown adults need their caffeine. So much so that they offer a children's play area. How nice is that? I don't have kids but I can imagine families in the area appreciate that. Usually when I stop in for coffee I get it to go, but this past week I decided to chill and get some work done. In need of a sugary pick me up, I grabbed one of the strawberry poptart(esque) pastries they always have on rotation. These were flaky, light and just the right amount of sweetness. Nothing at all like the preservative boxed versions from my childhood. All in all this is a pretty sweet space to grab a quick bite and get your caffeine fix. If you're looking to get some work or studying done just keep in mind that it can get pretty loud. Make sure to pack some headphones just in case! read more

Lark Cafe - The homemade pop-tarts are flaky and delicious. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been here a handful of times and their lattes are subpar in taste and quality. The hot drinks are also never really hot, which is quite annoying. The barista with the nail polish is very moody. For the most part the experience is underwhelming and I won't be giving them another try. The interior looks nice tho and I also like that they have benches outside. read more

Great selection and the new staff and owners are just lovely. They always go the extra mile. One pre-pandemic morning -exhausted from sleep regression- I put in a large order and then my card didn't work. They told me not to worry, gave me my order and sent me on my way. They even tried to refuse to let me pay them back later that week. As a single mom & POC that went along way with me. P. S. I think most of the negative reviews are from it's time under previous owners. read more

I adore this cafe. Everyone is kind, it's cozy, and a great place to catch up with a friend. Wifi is not great, so I wouldn't come here to work on my laptop again, but it's a great spot for a coffee. read more

Really spacious and stroller friendly café, including its very own play room. The noise level was not as bad as I expected, although there were moments where the kids shrieking felt like being at a pediatrician's office. We ordered iced latte and iced regular brew. Good Stumptown coffee. Also doughnuts from Dough. Really enjoyed my toasted prosciutto sandwich which came with fresh mixed greens, pesto and smoked white ham. My husband had the soup and grilled cheese. read more

Lark is great. The pastries are good, the coffee is good, and it's affordable. The staff is very stylish and friendly. I'm glad it's getting so busy! But be prepared. read more

I felt safe going in and picking up my coffee. The barista was very nice. Loved the vegan blueberry muffin!!

This cafe is my favorite in the neighborhood. Bagels and array of cream cheeses are great, coffee is always on point, plenty of seating and great atmosphere. Would definitely recommend! read more

I came here on labor day, and unfortunately they were closing early so I didn't get to try their food or stay for long. However, they were nice enough to sell the remaining dough donuts for only $1 that come in in the morning. I ordered a cup of hot coffee to go along with this because coffee and donuts are the perfect pair. Seating inside is limited and they have a playroom for children on the side. I would definitely come back to try their home made pop tart and hopefully discounted goods if it's near closing time 0:). read more

The Lark is a nice, clean, modern spot on Church ave to shoot the breeze. Good for meeting up with friends or having a quick business meeting locally. Management is attentive. The clean glass windows make for good Paris-esque people/car watching. I enjoy the presentation of your coffee and pastry. Glass cups, plates and real silverware. Possibly it makes for more work on whomever has to clean the dishes but it is reducing trash and makes your beverage feel more home like. I look forward to them expanding on the dessert menu. read more

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Eh. I walked over to this place for coffee one morning. I was disappointed that you couldn't order egg or bacon on a bagel (it's already so carb heavy I just want some protein!). The girl behind the counter told me that the breakfast sandwiches are all premade by another company. I ordered a whole wheat "lark" bagel- cream cheese, avocado, and tomato. The bagel was pretty good, but it had a huge thick slice of the side of a tomato on it- literally about half of a tomato, and I had to take it off in order to eat the bagel. Also got an iced americano, which was alright but not spectacular. read more

The cold brew is good but I'm writing this review on behalf of the oatmeal. It's literal Quaker instant oatmeal. I made this for myself when I was 10 years old, why would I pay 4 dollars to have someone make it for me? It's sickeningly sweet and I can't even finish. Won't be coming back. read more

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++ - Wife got the toasted prosciutto sandwich (fresh mixed greens, pesto and smoked white ham), I was immediately jealous I had not made that choice - A lot of mixed greens came with it, which is a plus + - Ice coffee was good - I expected the doughnut (from Dough) to be life changing, it was just ok - I got soup and sandwich which was very decently portioned for lunch - Soup was decent as well, the two complemented each other - Staff is nice and friendly - - Like any coffee lounge, there's a lot of lingerers taking up space, but I guess I should expect that by now TIPS: - If you're a parent, this is a nice place for the little ones, they have a play room and events for children - In case it's not clear, the soup and sandwich is their own grilled cheese that comes with the soup. You do not get to choose the sandwich type and just order half read more

Meh. Went there for a quick convenient breakfast 1 morning. Food was not fresh, was premade elsewhere then reheated when ordered. Convenience is the best one could say about this place. read more

They have a good cup of coffee. Space is lovely, open, spacious, and modern. The staff is very welcoming and friendly, the service is very good. I had their potato, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich which was very tasty. The bread was delicious- crispy on the outside but warm and soft on the inside. My husband had their chocolate croissant and said it was good. Nice place to go to for your morning cup of joe! read more

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The real gift of new "hip" places is they do not needlessly gender restrooms! Easy access to a restroom that clean all gender friendly. #letmypeoplepee Staff is cool. More coffee shop than food pros, but the pastries! read more

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Their pastries are BEYOND delicious, service is great and the place is so cute and cozy!

Lark Cafe you are totally amazing, I had a spectacular experience here today. Very unique environment that you have to experience. Stumptown was really terrific, I wanted to order everything off their menu, but glad that I got Stumptown. Staff is really pleasant and definitely will help you with anything. What more could you want? read more

I've just recently discovered this place. They closed for long time but only opened a year ago I love their salmon bagel. They get all their pastries and bagels fresh everyday It is a bit on the pricy side however like all cafes. Their teas and coffees are their specialties. The peach tea is so refreshing to have during hot days. It has a very big sitting space as well and the place itself is very aesthetic. The almond butter is delicious and super healthy. The owner and all the workers are super friendly. read more

I never in my life had a bagel that tasted soo good. They have the besT everything bagel with cream cheese here. It is crunchy but soft at the same time. I regularly cOme here just for that bagel. My only complain is the staff. Depending on who works and the mood they can be a bit not attentive m. I never know if I bother them or what! But go for the bagel! read more

Alright, let's start from the beginning: having a great day with m'lady, 10/10 would recommend the day I was having. Walked into Lark, employee not behind counter, that's ding number 1. Employee appears...wearing massive headphones, making his tiny head seem even tinier, ding number 2. Refuses to look me or m'lady in the eye and demands "WHAT DO YOU WANT?!", ding number 3. From there on it was a lot of massive sighs, muttering under his breath, and loudly slamming appliances and rolling his eyes. He also slam-turned the cash register around so fast that I thought it may keep on spinning right into space. When the drink was done, he still has his headphones on by the way, he aggressively slams it down on the counter, legitimately yells "SOY!" in m'lady's face (even though there was clearly no one else he needed to distinguish the order from) and went and sat on a crate on his phone. Day is now a 1/10, and Lark continues to blow the big one. Oh yeah, the food is also trash. Go to Cafe Madeleine instead, you and your tastebuds will thank me later. read more

Always excellent. Never disappointed. Today I went in and got a chai latte and it was the best thing that happened during a tough work week. Got breakfast and it was so good, my kid and I went back for lunch. Customer service, beverages and food were on point as always. A neighborhood staple! A bit of joy during this pandemic!!! read more

We had lattes that were decent. Baked goods were uninspiring. The place has an overall grimy appearance and looks like it could use a scrubbing and a paint job. read more

Today was my first visit to Lark, and I am more than excited that there is finally a decent little coffee shop/cafe in the neighborhood. I went on a busy Saturday morning, and there was something happening in the room they have to the side. So, this is clearly a VERY family friendly place as there were strollers parked out front and the noises coming from the kids room sounded like a maternity ward on steroids. For those of us eating in the actual seating part, a little music would have been helpful to drown out the noise of the children, instead of them waiting to put on music after whatever was going on in the playroom ended. If you don't like kids or the noise that accompanies them, check their schedule first. After play session was over, it was nice, quiet, and relaxing inside. The interior has a very clean aesthetic and is nicely decorated with white walls, wood accents and pops of yellow, which is a nice change from the lack of anything like this in the neighborhood. The coffee was good, and the prices on all the food are reasonable. I had the banana and Nutella on toast for breakfast, and it was good, nothing to rave about, but certainly perfect for sitting and enjoying the paper and a cup of coffee with. I am certainly looking forward to coming back and trying the assortment of lunch sandwiches they have available. As comes with any cafe that offers free WiFi, there were quite a few people lingering and taking up tables on this busy Saturday morning. But, it is NYC, and this is to be expected. That Community room must bring in a lot of breakfast, because it sure would be nice to have some more seating in that space. My only disappointment was the full bin of dirty dishes that was sitting next to my seat, for an entire hour. I understand it is busy, but there has got to be a better system for that, especially since it is right by the milk & sugar station. All in all, I will certainly be coming back again and am very happy to support local business in neighborhood! read more

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Great hidden gem close to the hood (Flatbush). If you have kids or love kids, this is definitely a great spot for you, because they have a playroom. Babies everywhere! The coffee is good, the bagels are delicious, and the baristas are friendly. What more could you ask for? read more

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I've been to Lark about four times since living in this neighborhood and each time I remember why I don't go back.... I've only ever seen one specific staff member there, and each time he is rude (and very angry for some reason), LOUD, and makes sure that everyone in the cafe is aware that he's annoyed with our presence. One time he even stopped the music to yell at someone on the phone better. He slams things down, puts his phone on speaker, and continually disrupts a perfectly peaceful and productive environment. Lark, you have a great space, great location, and even pretty good coffee. However, this isn't enough to keep me coming back. read more

I really want to like this cafe. The service is very friendly, and the decor is beautiful. They even have a separate children's play room which is a great idea. After three times of visiting however, I won't be returning. The food is very mediocre. For example, during one of my visits I had quiche that was soggy and lukewarm. My boyfriend ordered egg/cheese/bacon on a croissant and couldn't even finish his $8 sandwich. Also, it wasn't served on a croissant like we ordered. What also deems them 2 stars is that not only does the food taste bland, the wait was long each time. If the dishes were tasty and hot, I would have overlooked the long wait. I am willing to wait and pay more for quality, but unfortunately the food at Cafe Lark is lackluster. read more

The customer service here was great, but the Barista needs some serious training. My Cortado tasted like burnt dirt. I drink coffee everyday, and I just moved from Los Angeles, where I got Stumptown coffee weekly. I was excited to walk into a place that sold some. I want coffee shops to stop turning great coffee into average coffee. You didn't represent Stumptown well, at all, Lark. read more

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Thank you Lark Cafe for providing the neighborhood with family friendly sing alongs. Lark has a separate room with almost a musical guest everyday for only $10 a family. My kid loves coming here and I like getting my caffeine fix. They have a variety of pastries and sandwiches. Also includes milk and apple sauces for the kids. They even provide water with cups. I hope the other patrons aren't too annoyed with the singing! read more

I like the coffee but I will not return. Every time I come to Lark, I wait what feels like an unreasonably long interval for the barista to wrap up their social conversation with the customer in front of me. Okay, fine, they're nice. Cool. This morning, however, I accidentally spilled an iced coffee at the counter. I apologized profusely, helped clean it up, and deposited a generous tip in the tip jar. The barista sighed demonstratively, helped the next two customers, then looked at me and asked if I wanted another coffee. I said, "Yes, I would." He then helped a third customer, turned his back to me and began cleaning or organizing something. I said, "Um, yes, I would like another coffee." He said, "Well, I have to charge you again because that was cold brew. It's made by hand. Sorry." I think Lark has given ME one star. read more

I came to Lark. The cashier was very rude. Threw the debit card away after paying and when I asked for tap water he said "we are closing soon" all this is probably because he heard me speak Arabic on the phone and his face got angry. I hope you stop hiring racists. I'll make sure to never come again and tell everyone I know not to. read more

Sometimes I get the urge to sit on a wooden bench and play around on my laptop while sneaking glances at the hot dad reading a book on French philosophy as his toddler eats an almond butter sandwich and weaves around his legs. Hypothetically, if such a thing were to occur, it would happen at Lark Cafe. The coffee is pretty good - I used to come a lot in the fall/winter and drink my fill of cappuccinos, which had a great milk-to-espresso ratio. I'm not a huge fan of their iced drinks since they put the ice in AFTER the liquids, which tends to make the whole thing taste kind of room temperature instead of cold and refreshing. I like the turkey sandwiches! Also, the baristas are super friendly - to the point where I'd want to climb over the glass case and hang out with them instead of doing whatever I came to Lark to do in the first place. My only complaint is that the decor/furniture are a little cold -- literally and metaphorically. Like, I'd go on a super hot day in July and have to leave after an hour because that place is COLD. The seats are generally uncomfortable, but that's good if you need to get work done. OVERALL, great place! You can totally make a day of it, too - meet your new main squeeze (who you met online) for some espresso at Lark, then go to Wheated for a bougie pizza dinner and some bourbon. Perfect! read more

The point of Lark Cafe, from all that I have read about it, is that it's meant as a family-friendly eatery. Come with your rugrat, flop him down somewhere, and commune with other parents around java and pastries. Though the pastries are sort of interesting and the Americano isn't too burnt, the cafe itself is a mockery of its remit. The shop is divided by sliding door into two rooms; to the left is the play area, to the right is the eating area. There isn't a setup where you can eat while you watch your kids; you have to wall them away, for some reason. If you have a stroller, you can only enter through the play area; the other door has a large drop-off in front. Also, the floors in both sections are bare concrete. Even with the thin squares of rug, I cringed every time I saw a child fall. That's got to hurt. And it ought to be freezing. Where's the rubberized coating? For that matter, why does the play area open to the street? That's a disaster in the making. The atmosphere in both rooms is sterile: white, mirrors, clean lines, modernist stools. The only hint of warmth is the woodgrain of the tables and benches, which are largely absent from the play area. Again, not what I would consider family friendly. Basically Lark feels like a shot at a sleek adult cafe with a depressing play dungeon tacked on as an afterthought. It was an interesting experiment, but I'm not bringing my daughter back there. read more

Lark is quick and convenient for breakfast and lighter lunch fare. I usually get their mushroom and artichoke quiche, which is consistently prepared moist and savory, bursting with flavor and served warm. I also typically get their cold brew, but recently I had their iced caramel latte and I'm hooked. Rich and creamy, a morning pick me up now feels like an early afternoon decadent treat. Do not proceed with caution. Pass any Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts you had in mind, and come straight here for coffee. read more

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This has to be the dirtiest coffee shop I've ever been to. The worker had a band-aid on and didn't even put on gloves while making the espresso. Will never be returning. The health inspector needs to come in ASAP this is unacceptable. They also re-steamed milk and it tasted burnt. read more

I'm really into clean aesthetics so I'm totally biased, because Lark is so cute and clean! It's really well lit, and a great place to work remotely. I love that it's a woman owned business; there's even an activity room for kids! Lark is a great place to go for light bites/small plates. Don't expect a meal that's too filling. However, expect a meal that is fresh and tasty. They have crazy delicious cookies and great coffee. Grabbing light bites from Lark, and going to the park is a good plan! read more

I rarely feel the need to write a poor review, but on occasion some repeated and unbearable customer service interactions warrant saying something. Tl;dr: Lark Cafe management, please release the barista with the round glasses and overwhelmingly angry energy. Your cafe stands no chance at improving if he is still around. Sitting in this full cafe for the past hour, it's been almost humorous to watch this guy aggressively slam on things, and somehow manage to do every thing a normal person does in a way that is undeniably both louder and madder. I catch myself making eye contact with everybody around me, smiling both frightfully and knowingly, after watching every rude customer interaction and listening to every slammed dish. No joke: as I'm wrote that sentence, he just slammed a pile of plates on the counter, startling the entire cafe, and the woman next to me exclaimed "Wow, I can't believe this guy..." One time bad attitude, fine, I get it. It's not ideal to let your mood affect the entire mood of a cafe, but it happens. But this is not a mere one time--in fact, both of the last two times have provided a similar experience, punctuated by periods of him angrily taking phone calls and slamming on his phone. The only redeeming part of this experience is the humor of watching a person who should clearly be in no customer-facing position continue to behave so erratically in front of a full cafe. Lark, I long for this to be the friendly community cafe it has so much potential to be. I enjoy the bright space, and the ability to sit somewhere with a mug of hot coffee I enjoy. But I also hoped for this cafe to be a calm and welcoming place, and alas, those hopes have been twice dashed. read more

Lark is a really nice spot to hang out, read, catch up with a friend, or do work on a computer: they have free WiFi, a clean bathroom, and don't make you feel like you shouldn't stay all day if you want to. I went on a Sunday afternoon recently and there was a live fiddle band playing for a bunch of little kids in their adjoining space, which was so lovely! The sense of community is really strong here, and I like it a lot. And for a 20-something sans kids, I really really appreciate that they don't turn off their WiFi on weekends and still let people working hang out, unlike other coffee shops in the area. The coffee is good, the people are great, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Free Wifi, Dough Donuts, And a playroom For kids whose parents call this Ditmas Park. read more

This is one of the two (now that Parade Coffee just opened) closest coffee shops for us to walk to and so we pop in for our espresso fix now and again. We've always liked Lark but this time was a bit disappointing. Here are the reasons why: - place was scattered with crumbs and looked messy with napkins lying around and a messy overflowing container of dirty dishes, place looked uncared for - new glasses being used were thin, got hot when holding and didn't contain heat well (difficult to handle) - coffees were too long (aka too much water) so our cortado was weak and milky On a positive note the barista was very nice and gracious and remade the cortado, it was an improvement. It isn't easy to make a good espresso but when you're paying a few bucks you'd expect every sip to be good. read more