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    Lips Cafe

    4.5 (172 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Joao Pronounced Jo Ah Oh M.

    The coffee, the treats, the ambiance, of course the team members. Went once..going for 2nd time soon

    Salmon Wrap
    Yvonne D.

    Back again for a quick lunch. The food took way longer this time but I was given another drink for my troubles. Lips cafe drinks and food is consistently good-- hence why I always come back! Was about to get a seat and get a little work done too. As always the music was good and the staff were friendly.

    Eugenie J.

    My lattes are always 10/10 and I love how if you ask them to surprise you with a drink they do and it tasted delicious. Customer service 10/10 and the space is a vibe . I haven't tried the food but it always looks really good.

    Matcha latte
    She C.

    The Lips Cafe looked so cute from across the street. I was enticed to go inside. The server was cool and the space gave good vibes. I ordered a matcha with a splash of coconut syrup. Each sip was absolutely delightful. If I lived near, l'd be a regular.

    Bake and Saltfish
    Lisette C.

    This was a very tasty meal. My only issue is I thought it was a sandwich. I didn't appreciate having to do work and put my sandwich together myself. I ordered through ubereats and so I cannot comment on ambiance. I will say my food arrived steaming hot. I also ordered an americano coffee and that was also tasty. I live a few blocks away and definitely will stop by soon.

    Book Release Event
    Devin T.

    The atmosphere of the place was cool. There were different books around the place for decor. Sweaters and shirts hung up for sale. Pastries, multi flavored lemon-aid and cocktails for purchase. I came to this place from the Bronx for a book release event. AMAZING TURNOUT KIANA ST. LOUIS. Get The Book "Love Trauma Healing" If You Haven't Already! The cons were the people working at the place, didn't seem to have knowledge of their merchandise prices. Someone asked how much a sweater was, and they didn't know. They also didn't seem too enthusiastic about being there that night, with the amount of people making purchases and the crowd in the café.

    Chicken and Waffles
    Kara P.

    We had a decent visit to this black-owned establishment that came recommended by someone from the neighborhood. The person who took our order was moderately personable, but answered all of our questions. The vibe was quaint, but cool. The restroom was clean with black toilet. Random, but cool. It took almost 30 minutes to get my order and I suppose it was worth the wait. I had the chicken and waffles. The waffles were the star. The chicken was cooked well, but covered in sweet Thai chili sauce which was a surprise. Still tasty. My sister had the avocado toast with salt fish. She was just middle of the road on it. We ordered a side of plantain to share. Those were cooked to perfection. She loved her ginger pineapple sorrel and my OJ was fresh and delicious. I want to give this close to 3.75 stars. Overall it was a decent breakfast to start our Brooklyn morning.

    Jesica L.

    I've come to this cafe on several occasions to get some work done, or unwind. Lips Cafe always hits the mark! Things I love: - Calm atmosphere - Friendly staff - There's a wide variety of food options. My favorite things to get here are the Lemon Loaf, Bake & Saltfish, Salmon Wrap, and Sorrel. Things to Note: - The food is made fresh, so the wait time for your order will vary depending on your meal. - They have reusable utensils, so be sure to note if you're dining in. - This spot is always a vibe on the weekends, so keep an eye out for different social events.

    Mango juice, Ethel's Sorrel Ginger Pineapple, Ethel's Sorrel Ginger Lemonade
    Alysha J.

    This cafe never disappoints. Anytime of year they bring it! From the music selection, artistry, seasonal deserts, and tasteful artwork this is truly a welcoming place. The perfect meetup spot for work, coffee date, or a proper catch-up with friends. They serve breakfast, lunch, and Evernote have a liquor license. Today I went with my Sorors to celebrate Fonders' a Day and bring an out of town coworker to Flatbush! We had sorrel, lunch, and shots. We had such a good time it was a struggle to get them to leave. I will be back and will continue to spread the word about this phenomenal son & mother owned business.

    Green Matcha
    Varsha T.

    Lips has the best vibes. My go-to order, an iced matcha with coconut syrup, was recommended by the barista and it's the only thing i've ordered since. The sweetness from the coconut helps bring out the earthy matcha flavor. The matcha is creamy and is the perfect drink iced or hot. This was the first cafe I've seen a blue matcha offered and it was splendid as well. It's a cute shade of blue and had a light vanilla taste. I enjoy studying here but finding a seat can be difficult at times. I recommend coming in the mornings or early afternoon to find a seat.

    Ethel's Sorrel Ginger Lemonade
    Hulgrid G.

    Lips Cafe has been on my places to see for a minute. I went in to get some work done after the gym and was super hungry. This is a Carribbean cafe that serves coffee and hot food. I liked the interior; for the most part everyone was spaced out and could see each other so it feels warm/inviting. Now, for the food. I got the Jerk Chicken panini wrap and a sorrel refresher. Both were better than expected. The sorrel drink was large and not too sweet, and my jerk wrap was so satisfying (well seasoned, filled with jerk and spicy ).

    Blue lip: Dark rum, lime, agave
    Nahya B.

    Blue lip drink . So delicious. Soft and mellow. The energy and environment is very calm and relaxing.

    Sandra Lorena V.

    I followed their Instagram before coming in. As soon as there was a day I didn't want to cook lunch, I ordered their tempting jerk salmon wrap and saltfish wrap for pick up. The wraps were delicious. The mango sauce is on another level and the food overall tasted fresh. It was perfectly curated. The downside is that it does take AWHILE. I took my time picking up and when I arrived myself and two other patrons were waiting for our food for about 30 minutes. 30 minutes past the pickup time. I love their food. I love all the community events they have (check them out on their Instagram) but hoping their wait times improve. Definitely will be back. Oh, they are innovative! An espresso shot with beets?!

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    Hide & Seek - Cold brew with Oat milk. Amazing place to hangout and work

    Hide & Seek

    4.5(49 reviews)
    4.9 miGreenpoint

    I had such a great experience at this café! I ordered a burger with tater tots and everything was…read moreabsolutely on point. The burger was fresh, juicy, and not greasy at all just really well made. The tater tots were crispy and delicious without feeling oily, which I really appreciated. The atmosphere was just as good as the food comfy, relaxed, and full of a really nice vibe that makes you want to stay and enjoy your time. On top of that, the service was amazing. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd go back to!

    I love all the art the walls. And there's so many places to sit, you can find your own little…read morecorner to do work. There's two bathrooms which is nice. And I gotta say, the bartender is doing work. He's the only one working and the whole place is filled up and he manages it very well. They have food and drinks, mocktails included. I love it here. It's very cozy and homey. But just remember to be courteous, that this is a business so it's okay to do work here but if you're gonna be chilling for a while make sure you're getting some drinks every hour or tipping the 'tender. Also careful with some of the hot drinks they can be really.... hot. I burnt the roof of my tongue on my hot cider drink.

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    Hide & Seek - In the neighborhood

    In the neighborhood

    Hide & Seek - Table for two but only I am here to drink a glass of wine

    Table for two but only I am here to drink a glass of wine

    Hide & Seek - The breakfast menu and the lunch menu but make sure you order it before 4 PM or the kitchen were closed

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    The breakfast menu and the lunch menu but make sure you order it before 4 PM or the kitchen were closed

    Rule of Thirds - Karage fried chicken

    Rule of Thirds

    4.1(880 reviews)
    5.0 miGreenpoint
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    Got brunch here on a Sunday with a friend. We split the Hot Honey Gem Salad and Hottokeki (Japanese…read moresoufflé pancake). The pancake is gigantic and is absolutely meant to be shared. It was really fluffy and smelled soooo good (reminiscent of the HK street cart waffles). But because it's so big, by the time we ate half of it, we were getting a little tired of the same taste. The salad was good but nothing to rave about. For drinks, we tried the Lebowski-San and Kettl Hojicha Kombucha. It was my first time trying a clarified cocktail and it was really unique. I thought there would be more ice cream honestly but I still loved it. The kombucha though was shockingly tasty. I loved it so much that I bought a bottle online once I got home (they're from Kettl, a local distillery in Brooklyn). The venue is really spacious and I actually planned a wedding here in the past. They host a lot of events and there was even a birthday party happening when I ate there. The only downside is the location. The only train that goes there is the G so it's a bit hard to get to. Food: Hot Honey Gem Salad (radish, buckwheat, fennel, yuzu vinaigrette) 9/10 Hottokeki / Japanese Soufflé Pancake (fluffy hotcake, honey maple butter, sesame) 9/10 Add Mini White Sesame Soft Serve (soy milk, sesame oil) 10/10 - I would recommend just getting this on its own instead of the Hottokeki if you're craving just a little dessert. Drinks: Lebowski-San (green tea shochu, pisco, sakura leaf, clarified matcha ice cream, cold brew coffee floater) 9/10 - This is a clarified cocktail which I didn't expect. I thought I was ordering a matcha ice cream-like drink so although the drink was good, all the ingredients are very subtle in flavor. Kettl x Unified Ferments 'Hojicha' Kombucha (jou yanagi hojicha) 10/10 - This is an absolute must-try!

    I've been here multiple times over the span of 5 years and Rule of Thirds is still keeping its…read morecharm. The place is always buzzing, so I recommend getting a reservation. Last I was here was for brunch and we sat in the outdoor patio area. We got a two things to share and a main each. Shared plates were the soufflé pancake and silken tofu. Both were a miss for me. The pancake had a baking soda aftertaste and also they brought it out right away instead of after we finished our mains so it sat around in the table for a while until we were ready to eat it. Silken tofu had a mediocre flavor palette. There was no variation in texture either, just one plate of mushy items. We didn't finish either one of those. For a main, I ordered a a Wagyu beef bowl. It was really good but on the smaller side. The service was attentive aside from a spillage when the order came. Then they started placing plates on top of the spill instead of wiping the table. Eventually they cleaned it but overall there was lack of training in this case. I am not dying to come back here but would consider if I'm in the area again. I really like the actual space but food/service can improve.

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    Rule of Thirds - Banquet room

    Banquet room

    Rule of Thirds - Karaage

    Karaage

    Rule of Thirds - Smashed potato- absolutely must order

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    Lips Cafe - cafes - Updated May 2026

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