I was just visiting Brooklyn for a night, and I wish I could have stayed longer - they have a great…read morecollection of books and an even better atmosphere. A great place to get some inspiration or a good conversation. I highly recommend.

I stumbled upon this used bookstore while looking for something to do as my cat got her dentist…read morevisit completed 2 blocks away. It's so lovely with a nice vibe. The music was at the perfect volume and it was very small and cozy. The espresso is terrible imo but the pumpkin cake makes up for it. I would love to come here again and I really admire the free book station outside. I wish I didn't live an hour and some change away or else I'd definitely come here again/ more often

I wandered into this store after a dinner next door. The store is a good size, really open. The…read morestaff are super friendly and helpful. They were able to make great recommendations based on preferences and age. There's an area in the back for people to play games. The prices are decent, and the selection seems very good. Lots of different board games and word games. A really nice store in this neighborhood!

Awful and INHUMANE customer service. And apparently it comes FROM THE TOP…read more Forget courtesy, apparently being treated like a human being is too much to ask. Imagine driving 45 min to pick up an order. This after having to call because their website was broken and not allowing pickup orders. This was after originally posting for help on the discord. Finally you arrive but slip prior to coming in (to be clear not in front of this store) and find you are bleeding. Your partner asks if the have a first aid kit and what should be a simple yes/no answer turns into bumbling words which seems like a long way to not help. Some bumbling about maybe having a bandaid without any offer to give that. And then you're told "you can just go to the pharmacy down the street." Okay, you then go up and ask for the restroom, hoping to clean off the wound and use some tissue to stop bleeding. Same person "Oh, well- we don't have our restroom open right now." My response : "so you have no restroom open and no first aid kit so are completely unprepared for if someone gets hurt in your store?" The response: "Look dude what do you want me to say - we don't have stuff for cleaning wounds, our bathroom isn't prepared, we're busy blah blah blah" At this point, I become hyper aware I'm the only black person in the store. Does that factor in- I don't know. All I know is I was being treated awfully and the rare times that happens, I start searching for why in my mind. It's obvious at this point this person is just trying to shoo me off. Eventually, I blurt out "Fine, I have a pickup order. I just want my order. " "Oh, fine." And I say "I don't want help from you though, can I get help from someone else?" I then turn to a female employee because 1) I'm a woman and at this point are getting all the signs this person does not give a eff about actually providing any help to me. The female employee comes over and is smiling apparently ready to help and maybe diffuse the situation. The individual then goes "No, I'm the owner. And I'll just refund your owner" "I don't want a refund, I just drove 45 min to get here. I just don't want your help. You've started this off mean and awful." "I don't want your money. Look, just I'm giving your a refund. Is this your order?" He then shoves the three items I purchased at me and goes "I'll give your a refund." I protest - I don't want a refund. I'm not trying to get one over on the store. What I wanted was to be treated like a human being instead of an annoyance, especially when I am in pain and trying to stop bleeding. What I want is an apology or at the least, to be helped from someone else who won't brush me off both as a customer and person in need of help. What I walked away with is knowledge that the owner of the institution is a tactless person lacking of empathy and apparently the ability to have basic things prepared at his own store like a bathroom, first aid kit, or even a clean piece of tissue. Picture included as proof of purchase I was at the store

Stopped by OneTwoOne Cafe before our workshop nex tdoor at Adanne Bookshop. We were greeted by the…read moresweetest lady and then I look up at the menu and see they have coffee PLUS alcoholic drinks... my type of cafe! My friend ordered a chocolate chip banana bread loaf and I just grabbed a water. While we waited, we roamed around and noticed the cafe has live music and hosts events. We love a cafe that's involved with the community! If you need to do work, there's free wifi, plugs, and seats. There's also board games. Would definitely stop by here again!

Found this gem via a Google search when my sis and I happened to be in the neighborhood. What a…read morefind! This is a warm and inviting coffee and Wine bar, with small snacks, including a fabulous lentil/sweet potato soup, classic pastries and sandwiches. The decor is quaint- renewed Church pews with cushions are the seats of choice. They also feature local musical guests, several times a month, which makes me want to return. Artwork - visual and textiles - is everywhere and a lovely touch to already Zen-like atmosphere here.

This hipster coffee shop has a cool interior design. Often packed and no room to sit, I have only…read moretaken drinks to go. Therefore, my real experience with the business comes from the barista, who I find very cold and somewhat rude. Guess it should be expected from these types of establishments. Anyway, the drinks are not special enough for me to return.

The interior and the bookstore part of this cafe is really nice and I even like the merch available…read moreto buy. However, the staff was unapproachable and kind of rude. The other clientele inside also seemed super unfriendly and self-important. There was no sense of community inside. I ordered a seasonal latte and the flavoring was pretty good but the coffee itself tasted burnt but also watery somehow, almost like it was brewed at home instead of something you would pay $7.50 for. I would only go back to look through their reasonably priced books. This place seems like it belongs more in Williamsburg with the rest of the gentrifiers instead of a welcoming place like Ridgewood.

This is clearly a hidden gem that can serve as an amazing community gather spot. I came in looking…read morefor puzzles and they had a bunch. The front area is reserved for a series of games that you can buy. The back section is where you can play games that you either hit or they have games that you can play. The games - like the puzzles were pricey. The puzzles were $20+. To play it costs $10 per person and if you buy a game worth $20 then you do not need to pay the $10 fee. I like the space and the workers here seem great. They are very friendly and I can tell that they are very passionate about working here

Cute small business in Astoria with lots of games. I purchased an Uno game. The price was…read morereasonable and the workers are friendly. They have an area in the back to play the games but I didn't have the time to fully check it out.

In the efforts to support local owned business, I had this coffee shop as a place to visit because…read moreof its decor and beautiful space. They have live seasons and it's an artist corner hub. We had ny recommendation the Thai tea with a shot of espresso and I added oat milk and it was delicious! So smooth and creamy. I hope other visit and support!

Came here to see my girl Teamarr perform and it was such a good vibe. Open seating concept worked…read morewell, however they don't seem equipped to handle a large audience artist which Teamarr has. Only one bartender present who seemed overwhelmed with all the drink orders. There was a minimum purchase requirement being enforced. Both patrons and employees appeared fustrated with the long line to enforce the minimum before getting a chance to settle in and hear the artist they came for. On a positive note the overall atmosphere and acoustics for the event left a good impression. Also very respectful environment for all artist who performed. I'd come back on a slower night to give them a fair chance.

good BEC, the melted cheese is yummy! nice staff, nice seats and table space. Very clean.read more

Cute lil' place, they were playing vibey music. I got a pistachio latte and a slice of banana nut…read morebread. It's family owned so it's nice to support the locals, your money is going somewhere good. It's quiet and peaceful if you wanna bring a laptop and get worked down while having a nice coffee date for your self. The service was good. As I sat waiting the barista brought my items for me. The banana nut bread was nicely warmed up for me without even having to ask (which is rare). And the pistachio latte had the perfect amount of sweetness with the sugar. I am a happy camper and would come back.

Perfect iced Americano in my favorite spot. The Coffee Shop…read moreis always peaceful and quiet. Always a great start to my day, thank you Cat!

This place is unassuming and consistently serves my favorite coffee in the area. Never burned,…read morealways friendly and fast and personable. This is actually the hidden gem in the neighborhood.