I am absolutely obsessed with this place. Everything is good, but I think I enjoyed the breve macchiato the most. It's just such a perfect balance of coffee and sweet cream. The cream top was a little more sour than the affogato. I don't like when my coffee is sour but I know some people don't mind. There are also decaf espresso options for the drinks. There's always a line here but worth the wait in my opinion coming back as soon as I can lol read more

Maru Coffee - Top three items! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

a great spot to work from or catch up with a friend! I got their vanilla bean paste iced latte with oat milk (asked for it half sweet!) i wish the espresso taste was more prominent but the vanilla bean was yummy and the latte overall was not too sweet. my friend and i were able to find a table so we were able to sit and chat for a while but it definitely gets busy even during the week so getting a table may be hit or miss! the vibes inside & service were a 10/10, no notes!! wouldn't go out of my way for maru but if it nearby I'd stop by and try their cream too drink they seem to be known for read more

Cute café in the Williamsburg area. We came on a weekend and as expected there was a line out the door, but it was moving relatively quickly, so it was all right. Once we got to the front, the gentleman who took our order was friendly and soon enough, our drink drinks were brought to where we were sitting. We ordered different kinds of drinks, though I personally got an iced Americano. It was definitely on the smaller side, but in terms of taste, I did enjoy it. I also tried the Matcha latte that my friend ordered and can say that was quite nice as well. There are several tables and small seats you can sit at to enjoy your drink. Overall a nice spot to relax. read more

Maru Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

As a lover of Maru Coffee from LA and their really well-made cream top drinks, I was stoked to hear Maru opened up a beautiful space out in Williamsburg and was finally in the area to get to try it. I've been there twice now, and both times for some reason the cream top coffee just didn't hit as well as the LA version, but still quite good and definitely worth getting. They do pay attention to detail here, and have great coffee, tons of seating, and a beautiful space, as well as a bathroom (I think they even have two). So I would definitely try them again; perhaps they were just settling into things, but it's a cool place and I hope they stick around. You can also buy their beans and assortment of coffee tools. The people at the counter were super nice. read more

Maru Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hailing from Los Angeles, I was excited to see / hear that Maru was a business that would open shop here in NYC. While I believe in waiting in line for quality coffee / bakery goods, I wouldn't justify waiting more than 15 minutes here. Their expertise feels skewed towards pour over creations and less so towards lattes / capps. Even though there are certain drinks they're supposedly known for i.e. vanilla bean latte, cream top but because it's an Asian cafe and not American, their flavored drinks are actually not that sweet. Take what you will and if you do prefer sweet vs. not sweet, wanted to put that out in the ether. The aesthetic and decor inside is minimalistic, but you're truly paying for the artistry of the slow coffee wave vibe and less of the Starbucks / Bottle aesthetic. We ordered the vanilla bean latte and cream top however were not quite that impressed...the latter you definitely have to stir really well! read more

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Came back for an espresso set! I love that they have three different options, we went with the black & white espresso set. This was a drip coffee and a choice of cortado or macchiato (I picked cortado). The beans for this set was the Sanmi blend. The flavors of these beans are unreal and Maru does an excellent job of highlighting all those notes. It was light, fruity, and sweet. An absolute staple spot for coffee lovers! read more

Maru Coffee - Black & white espresso set - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The first time I came by, it was during the weekend and the line was a bit too much for me. I didn't ask questions and just ordered the signature drinks to go, which were good but not lining up good. The second time I came by, I went on a weekday so the wait was much shorter. This time around, slower paced, I realized I can choose from three types of beans for my espresso after asking about the menu. Instead of the signature drinks, I ordered a latte with the bean of choice. My goodness, what a difference in experience. I had a chance to sit down and sip, while snacking on a kouign amann. The latte was delicious and lingered in memory hours after. By sitting, I got to enjoy the space, admire the coffee sets, and the minimalist interior design. read more

Maru Coffee - Toddler-approved kouign-amann - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I got the matcha latte, it was fine. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either either. This place is not high on my list to return and try other stuff. Vibes were really cute inside, big fan but they were really busy on a Sunday morning. read more

Maru Coffee - Vanilla Bean Latte & Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you like sugary drinks, I don't think this place is for you but if you're a fan of good coffee, this place definitely takes their craft seriously. They have an open space and good seating options but not good for studying. They don't have wifi so keep that in mind. The staff is really honest about their drinks and the ambiance is really cozy! I do want to go back and try their matcha drinks but their coffee was solid! read more

Maru Coffee - Cream top, vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here on a Saturday morning around 9:30am and waited about 10 minutes. The line moved fairly quickly. Their matcha latte is delicious - you can pay $2 extra to upgrade to the higher quality matcha (which I didn't but I want to try!). The flavor of the matcha is great (I heard they use ippodo but I'm not 100% sure). I would love to come back and sit down next time - though it looks like the tables might be hard to grab. read more

Maru Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

To be fair, this is actually a 5 star coffee shop and their coffee is superb, but goodness, the line is annoyingly long. Sure, we live in NYC and lines are inevitable, but are they always worth the wait? Building off its success and roots from LA, Maru made the pilgrimage out east (just like how a lot of Californians have moved here). By now, this location is a few months old so it has a very new feel to it and minimalist aesthetic. I ordered an espresso and was impressed by how much I loved it. It was a smoothly extracted shot and had a brightness that truly made it shined. I'm harsher than usual, but I'll come back again and see if I change my mind. read more

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Maru definitely brought their LA magic to New York! If you swing by in the morning or early afternoon, be prepared for a line and trust me, it's for a reason. Their matcha is so good, and the BonBon is the perfect sweet treat to kickstart your day. The space is minimalistic, bright, and super chill ideal for catching up with friends, getting lost in a book, or just people-watching the crowd. NYC has no shortage of coffee spots, but this one is absolutely worth the visit. read more

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Recommendation: For something slightly sweet but in such good balance, get the macchiato, which comes with their signature foam on top. I'm not usually someone who goes for anything smaller than 12oz, but I'd make an exception to have their macchiato again. It's that good. Other reviews are a bit outdated by now; their menu now includes their signatures like their cream top coffees. Even on a Monday morning, Maru still has a (short) line out the door and every table is occupied. Furniture beautifully designed, huge open windows for sunlight pouring in. Hang around a bit and you should catch yourself a table. People don't seem to stay too long if they're not on the tables to work on their laptops. read more

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This spot opened not long ago. We decided to come visit, however, the line is still long despite rainy and cold weather! Upon entering the store, there are couple of pour over machines in front. On the sides, there were benches and couple of tables and chairs for guests to sit and relax. We ordered matcha latte and macchiato. Lovely spot to try! read more

Maru Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Favorite thing was the pastry - the chocolate in the pain suisse was so good! We each got lattes, matcha and vanilla bean, and they were not sweet so if you prefer that I would ask for more sweetener or have a sweet pastry with it. Also, you're only able to add the cream too to specific drinks which was a bummer because the drinks would have been even better with it. Orders came out quickly and they gave these cute fabric squares with the drinks to sit on. The inside is very minimal and modernistic seating (low wooden stools). read more

Maru Coffee - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Not worth the hype, the line, or the price. I got the infamous cream top and it was just ok. Definitely better places in the area that are a fraction of the price and still quality coffee. read more

Maru Coffee - Cream Top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Personally the drinks here aren't life changing or anything. But I'm giving them 5 stars for the simple fact that they can maintain such a clean and efficient space given its constant traffic, morning and afternoon. It's truly run Japanese style here, and there's no resting. Glasses are continuously being whisked away and cleaned, while new drinks are being mixed and served. Also, maybe this is the real reason why I feel the rating is deserved, but the POS was down for a couple minutes. Instead of troubling me to wait for the system to fully recover and pay for my drink, which I would have easily done, the barista shrugged and told me not to worry about it. He says "enjoy your first time at Maru." Just for that, I'm totally coming back! read more

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As a LA native I was so excited to see Maru come to NY. Their coffee & matcha are top notch! One of the best matchas lattes I've had in the city - they don't skimp out. read more

Maru Coffee - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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October 2025: Maru is in NYC!! The line was long but moved pretty decent. There were seats but they filled up fast. I love how opened the layout was. We tried 3 drinks: cream top, matcha latte, and bon bon. Our favorite was the bon bon because it was something different! The cream top was light and the matcha latte was just okay. read more

Great coffee and matcha place! Got the matcha latte and tried a friend's bon bon and breve white. Matcha was not bitter and had a deep flavor. Both of the coffees were delicious, really enjoyed the cream too and the rich flavor of the coffee. Inside has a lot of seating and is very pretty with lots of wood interiors. Line can be long but service is quick! read more

we waited on line for quite some time. gorgeous lighting inside if you're actually able to find a seat. cream top: if you're a fan long blacks, then you'll probably think it's great! however if you're like me, i don't really enjoy those. would maybe a good summer coffee order vs fall where i'm looking for something with a "full" taste. vanilla bean latte: wasn't impressed. the flavor wasn't coming through- probably needed more paste. matcha cookie: disappointing that they didn't make their pastries and baked goods, like the matcha cookie, in-house. it was sweet and oily, leaving a film in my mouth. read more

Maru Coffee - matcha cookie and cream top - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I don't remember how I found out about Maru in the first place but this recent addition to the neighborhood had to be checked out. I like the aesthetics inside and service is friendly. Their matcha latte definitely tastes legit but skews on the bitter side even with sweetener added. I wished they had a bigger menu so that you can look while waiting in line. Instead, you kind of have to make a split second decision once you get to the cash register and see the menu there on the counter read more

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Welcome to Brooklyn, Maru! We loved stopping by for our caffeine fix when we were in LA, and finally having on on the east coast, aka close by, is AMAZING! This Korean-owned coffee shop offers delicious coffee beverages - try their cream-topped ones, as they are super tasty! The staff are friendly, and the space itself is clean, open, and minimalistic - great for get-togethers or maybe to get some quick work done. Very accessible! +delicious cream-topped coffees +friendly service +seating available read more

A fresh and modern but cosy cafe in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC, @marucoffeela serves an amazing cappuccino! Freshly baked pastries, friendly baristas and plenty of seating. Really enjoyed the whole experience and could go again and again! read more

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I usually steer clear of hype--especially when it's pushed by influencers with, let's be honest, mediocre taste at best. But after twenty-something years of fantastic espresso at Joe (Waverly) and the equally brilliant Abraço (where Elizabeth's cakes are downright outrageously delicious ) I'm ready to make a bold claim: Maru serves arguably the best espresso in NYC. Not Brooklyn. Not Staten Island. Not even the Bronx. Manhattan. NYC proper. Yes, there's a faint whiff of liberalism and woke-ism in the air, but it's far from overwhelming. The space is clean, the decor is sharp, and the service is genuinely professional. Highly recommended!!!!! Definitely a destination !!!!! read more

Maru Coffee's first East Coast outpost in NYC completely lives up to the hype from its Los Angeles roots. The space is bright and airy with plenty of natural light and seating, making it a perfect spot to post up. Even when busy, the staff are impressively efficient at moving orders along quickly. A nice practical touch is the restroom available for customers in the back. The drinks are where they truly shine. The matcha was exceptional, deeply flavorful and probably the best we had all weekend in the city. Their focus on single-origin beans and a lighter roast profile, a philosophy brought from LA by founder Matthew Kim, clearly translates across their menu. The pastries were also a hit. While the croissant was pretty standard, the canelé was a standout: perfectly caramelized on the outside with a soft, flavorful center. It's an excellent addition to the neighborhood for a serious cup of coffee or, as we discovered, a top-tier matcha. read more

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Friday morning at 9am and there was already a line out the door. The decor is minimalist but inviting with room to sit and catch up with a friend or two. I ordered a matcha latte and it was definitely one of the better ones I've had in the city! The matcha taste was strong and the milk wasn't overpowering. I also tried some of my friend's cream top and that was delicious. Not usually a coffee drinker but I'd would order it again read more

Maru Coffee - Cream top, matcha latte, latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Waited about 30mins, got a cup of Bon bon and Cappuccino. The seating areas are very limited the space isn't spacious hard to find places to sit and chill. I didn't personally liked Bon bon because the cream on top was cold you had to sip it up to have the taste of coffee which was not my favorite. Cappuccino was decent nothing really special. Menu was available by the counter so had to waited to see what's on there until you get close by. Just overall not really enjoyed this place not worth the hype.. :/ read more

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Was very excited to see a little bit of LA coming to NYC. Minimalistic but elevated and cozy interior and vibes. We got the vanilla bean latte, and couldn't really taste the vanilla notes, but you can definitely taste the quality of the espresso, so no complaints. I usually prefer my coffee less sweet and for the espresso notes to overpower any syrups/sweetener, so it worked out. The signature cream top drink was slightly disappointing, because it had very prominent acidic notes, but it was otherwise okay. Also love that they're dog friendly, we saw like 5 big dogs and 2 smaller lap size dogs. read more

Coffee is pretty good! However, there always a long line during the weekend, almost no line during the weekend. Pastry also good but pricey (the pastry is from Lysee, totally understandable) read more

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Wish this coffee shop was closer to us in Boreum Hill! Tried the cream top and the breve white (which is the hot version of the cream top). The breve white was more acidic than the iced version and the cream doesn't blend as well. Recommend the iced version instead! read more

A popular LA coffee shop that made its way to NYC. Unfortunately their entire LA menu is not available in NYC - they do not offer the cream top coffees here. I tried the Bon Bon, which is one of their signature drinks and it was $6 for a tiny cup. Very expensive for what you get, so I would not get this again. I went on the weekend and the line was out the door around 12 PM. Interior is nice and airy inside, but it is hard to get a table on the weekend. I recommend taking the drink to go to enjoy it at the park! read more

coffee was really good & high quality!! love the minimalist design and how clean and serene this place is and feels. no wifi though and tables and chairs are so small so i wouldn't stay here to study or do work but great spot to chat w a friend, enjoy a lil drink, or grab it to go. best on a weekday morning n not a weekend to avoid lines. read more

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cute cafe ! drinks are yummy and pastries from lysee and frenchette are great too. i especially like the cream top and am glad for another fun coffee option in the neighborhood ! read more

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So glad Maru came to the neighborhood! Since I live close by, I have been able to avoid the long lines and come during off peak hours during the week. I think the coffee is really good and I love both the vanilla latte which is so unique and the cream top which is the perfect amount of sweet! That being said I definitely wouldn't wait 45 minutes for this! They also carry pastries from Frenchette which is another favorite of mine! The inside is super cute and perfect for doing work or catching up with friends if you get there early enough and can snag a table! read more

vanilla bean latte is excellent! such a lovely coffee flavor and not too sweet space is light and bright, quite a bit of seating read more

Maru Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

you cannot go wrong with anything you order but my favorites are the iced breve macchiato and the iced vanilla latte. i wouldn't recommend working at the coffee shop but it's a good spot to catch up with friends. interior decor reminds me of a lot of CPH coffee shops. read more

Maru Coffee - Iced breve macchiato and iced vanilla latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Coffee here is not my favorite. It seems like most of their coffee concoctions are slow brewed drip coffee based which is not a taste I like. I wish the menu was more clear about this. I will try the latte next and see if third times a charm. read more

I always visit maru in la so when I heard they opened a Brooklyn location I knew I had to visit the next time I visited the east coast. And what can I say they deliver just as well as they do in the west! Service is great and ambiance on point and drinks are delicious, reminded me of back home! Great to see a part of California in the East! read more

My favorite coffee shop in NY. I would highly recommend to try the cream top and the matcha. The matcha is not too sweet which i appreciate.