This diner is one of the last classic diners left in Brooklyn where you get that Mom and Pop experience. It's a throwback to a lot of diners that I grew up going to in the '80s and '90s. No TVs. Just tables, plates and the sounds of people eating. The service is friendly, fast and efficient. If you're trying to eat here I would not recommend going on the weekends or Fridays late because it gets full and there's a line of people waiting to go inside to sit down and eat. There is a limited amount of seating. It is a smaller diner. They have counter seating, booths and then they have a small roll of two seater tables in the middle. There was also some limited seating outside, I would not recommend this place for large parties, 2-4 max. Five within 5 minutes of me sitting down and ordering. I already had my food and everything was made to order. It was hot. It was fresh. It was delicious. I had the corned beef hash and eggs with grits butter and a croissant coffee and orange juice. The prices are very good too, look to spend between $11-$25 per person. Please note this place is cash only. They do not accept any form of card or tap to pay. There's an ATM by the front door. **(EDIT: Someone has let me know they do take cards now, I dunno cuz I didn't ask when the bill came I just paid cash...find out for yourself )** My only critique of this place is that it's too small. I'm 6'4 and when I sit down to eat my arms elbows and sometimes my legs are constantly hitting the waders as they walk by or bumping into people as I turned. I ended up sitting in the middle row of tables with the two seats, unfortunately that was the only place that I could sit. I ended up apologizing to a lot of people for hitting them. The bathroom is also a tight. But you will still enjoy this place. You'll enjoy it even more if you're average size and not extra large like me. read more

Food is great Service is ok, gotta make eye contact for a while I guess before you're approached It's a crowded diner because of its popularity so be prepared to wait for a table. read more

Love this spot still (after all these years). It's your classic diner breakfast foods, no extra frills and thrills. Fast service, fresh hot food and the staff are always welcoming. Came by on solo on a Saturday morning, so sat at the counter this time. I was in and out with a full belly and ready to run my errands in no time. The western complete with grits and my additional sausage was delicious. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It's an amazing diner. The food is great. The staff are wonderful. We have to show places like this soooo much love. They are extinct. And this one is particularly special. A neighborhood gem. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - The most wonderful diner in the world. - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The staff was super friendly. Its a real neighborhood spot. They know the local and have deep relationships in the community. I love that. It was pretty crowded on a late Sunday morning with millennials and gen z'ers. Wait was about 20 mins for a table. Its standard diner food. Nothing was special. Id give it 4 stars but my order was poorly managed. I ordered a waffle, eggs and turkey bacon. The eggs and bacon came out in about 2 mins. The waffle cams out in about 12 mins and was room temperature. So basically all my food ended up cold. Maybe next time. I'll be back. read more

Came in on a Saturday morning (before 10) and no wait! Super cute, quaint diner that dishes out classic breakfast dishes. Got the 2 eggs with pork sausage and cheese grits - pork sausage was fantastic, eggs, toast & cheese grits were good too! Eggs benedict was alright - wouldn't get it again. Unlimited coffee refills, but the coffee is pretty bland. The breakfast isn't crazy good or anything, but it will satisfy your breakfast / diner cravings. Would come again! read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Two eggs, pork sausage, cheese grits & eggs benedict - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is just an unbelievable under the radar gem that I feel privileged to have unearthed upon moving to this neighborhood. Just a classic, old school NY diner specializing in breakfast (eggs, omelettes, pancakes), burgers, club sandwiches, cheap, effective coffee and the like. All with brisk, effective but polite service that will get you out of there promptly on a busy weekend or let you linger over coffee refills on a quiet weekday. I mean, don't take it from me--if you've read Patti Smith's incredible memoir, Just Kids, she talks of living down the clock in the 60s, living off of a diner, an art store and a phone book down the block. Reader, the only thing no longer here is the phone booth. In a city renowned for its impermanence, Mike's proudly, deservedly remains. In a borough and world where other old diners like Tom's have deserved renown but endless lines, hype, and modern prices and feel, this gem legitimately feels like stepping back in time 60+ years. I brought my mom here and I thought she might cry it brought back so many palpable memories of growing up in the city for her. I almost want to keep it quiet out here in Clinton Hill, but they deserve the shout out. Just come here for a quintessential NY breakfast experience already. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Corned beef hash & eggs - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have never been here but someone told me that I had to go. I got a egg, cheddar cheese and turkey bacon on a a roll. Shoutout to them both frying my turkey bacon hard. I hate hard turkey bacon. Side eye to them putting the cheese on the turkey bacon versus the eggs. It's definitely a little hole in the wall that you can tell has been in the neighborhood for a while. The staff is personable and knows their regulars. It is a regular diner with "new" Brooklyn prices. read more

Mikes Coffee Shop completely lived up to the hype I heard from a friend who grew up here. The waffles were spot on and absolutely delicious, and I ordered them with the roast chicken which was incredibly moist and cooked perfectly. The combination was comforting and satisfying in the best way. The hot chocolate was also amazing and kept me warm during the December cold, rich and cozy with every sip. The service was immaculate from start to finish, which makes it easy to understand why this place has been around for so long. It is the kind of classic spot that does everything right and keeps people coming back. read more

Mike's never disappoints! This is at least my fifth time going to Mike's since moving to Brooklyn and it's consistently satisfying. My go to order is the corned beef hash and eggs and blueberry waffles. The corned beef hash is exactly what you'd want from a dinner, and the waffles are crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. The service is always very fast and everyone who works there is very friendly and nice. Lastly, the ambiance is everything you'd want from an old school diner - cozy, classic, and no frills. Highly recommend! read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Corned Beef Hash and Blueberry Waffles - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Treated myself to breakfast at Mike's Coffee shop for the first time in yearrrs. I ordered crispy corned beef hash with grits, scrambled eggs and buttered wheat toast. I was really hungry after working overnight. Mike's hit the spot. The staff is still very pleasant. My bill was really low and my coffee was superb. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Grits, toast, cb hash, eggs and coffee. - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Perfect place for classic diner food. The place can get pretty busy, especially on the weekends, but waiting is worth it. Service is quick and the food captures the nostalgic diner feel. read more

If the price was $5 cheaper, I swear I would have made this a four star review. But $21 for what I got is just too much to justify a high rating for this college-centric coffee shop. Yelp also needs to change this restaurant profile as they accept credit cards. The food here is not bad, not bad at all. I got the French toast with two eggs and some turkey bacon and it all was satisfying for an early breakfast. The eggs were a bit bland though but that can be forgiven by the fact the French toast was dusted with cinnamon sugar. That is a nice touch. It really is a coffee shop that so happens to be located near the Pratt Institute. I will keep it on my list for diners, but just not expect to be blown away. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - French toast with Turkey bacon and eggs - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Re-elect Eric Adams?? Used to like this place, but the ambiance has taken a nose dive read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came to Brooklyn as a 7 month old baby in 1960 and we lived right down the street on Lafayette ave. Mike's has been around for as long as I remember. It's always the go to spot whenever the fellas and I hook up and Reminisce about the good days of growing in Bed-Stuy. The food is great service great only thing I'm not crazy about is the coffee but I get the orange juice. Everything else is fantastic. Nick C read more

I visited this spot coming back from a job in Brooklyn. Food was spot on. Reminded me of home. If I'm out here id definitely come back. Everyone is nice here and i can tell theres a great community here read more

Breakfast. Simple. Good. And they now accept cards. An institution in the neighborhood

Never heard of this place until this beautiful Sunday after church I decided to stroll up st.James pl. and happened upon this classic diner ( these diners stand out now because there's so few left ) I didn't have breakfast yet so I had a some for lunch and they didn't disappoint Definitely gonna stop by soon to check out the rest of the menu read more

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I visited mike's primarily because it's a favorite place of my fiancés. Having spent one Sunday morning there before noon for breakfast, I could honestly see why. Mostly because the food was delivered in a flash and served in large portions. They had some minor vegan options like oatmeal made with water and fresh bananas, toast with jam of course. I would go here again to support this old school diner in Clinton Hill even with limited vegan options. Super cute and accessible. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We love Mike's! It's a Brooklyn classics as far as old diners. We love the HOTCAKES and CLUB SANDWICHES. The fries are perfect, crisp yet fluffy, salted to perfection. The service is friendly and the prices make us happy! Hop, skip, and jump to Mike's today! read more

Everything is Great, quick paced cafe! Fills up very quickly so go early. Food was yummy. comes out before you can second guess what you ordered. A must try read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Eggs w/ cheese, Grits and bacon. Side of Blueberry pancakes - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My absolute favorite diner in all of nyc! This place hasn't changed throughout the 10 years I've been coming and for good reason. It's a pretty small spot that all locals are aware of. It has a great local small diner feel that is so comforting and everyone/the service is so sweet. I've had a little bit of everything of the food from this place and you really can't go wrong. It is cash only and usually has a small wait on the weekends but it's so worth it! read more

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At first, I got overwhelmed by the amount of people that were inside the dinner but I stepped out for a little bit till there was a table open and the food was delicious and the service was fast these people work so hard to get your food out quickly and tasty. It's definitely a legit dinner experience. Forget the bad reviews. Friendly environment too read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Half eaten pancakes and an Spinach and Feta Omelette with Blueberry pancakes yummy - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They put vanilla in their cappuccinos and that's just pure evil it tasted like a dessert

I received bad customer service today. My coworker picked up pancakes and eggs for me yesterday she paid 14.44. Today I decided to get them myself, I got the same order and they charged me $16. I asked why is it so much today and the lady in the front said it was due to tax. I explained to her that my coworker came yesterday and ordered the same thing. I even asked My coworker for her bank statement to show them. Both the lady and I'm assume the owner just stared at me and said this is my price and if I'm paying it or not. I don't ever write reviews but I felt like how I was treated was unfair and should be noted read more

NEED I SAY MORE!!! BEWARE OF WHAT YOU'RE EATING... This was supposed to be my Sunday snack with some coffee and a bagel...I feel dije to my stomach. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - MOLDY PASTRIES.. - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Glad to see a great transition to new owner by long time member of the community - Anthony Please join Mike's for your meals in very clean and friendly space. Right across Pratt Institute in Clinton Hill Brooklyn - see photo read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Popped in because I was craving breakfast food and the pancakes here hit the spot. For $15 (before tip) I had iced coffee, pancakes, an egg and turkey sausage! In NYC, that's a deal! It was fast and nice service and was an overall diner vibe. It hit all my expectations today and I was super happy to come in. I look forward to coming back. read more

This is a classic diner. I love it. Good home fries, good pancakes, good classic diner items. Service friendly, ambiance diner perfection. Glad this kind of place still exists. read more

My mother and I loved Mike's coffee shop and will definitely return and recommend to others when visiting NYC. The food is good, the prices are reasonable and the services is excellent. From the moment you put your name down with the host you are treated well. The servers are great and when it's time to pay your bill, the cashier cashes you out with a smile. All around great experience read more

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This diner is old school brooklyn and I love it Great coffee snd they make a mean BEC. Will return if in the area again! read more

If you want to (just) talk about a stereotypical, old school - classical coffee shop, Mike's Coffee Shop in Brooklyn, NY is it! Everything about this place took me back to my Manor Coffee Shop in Lake Shore / San Francisco days when I was a kid. The smell, the vibe, the booths, the counter, the food, all of these nostalgic memories I loved so much from a million years ago hit me square in the face today. Will the food here at Mike's ever win any awards - no! But, everything else about this gem of a diner "lit" me up like a lantern. Their Club sandwich was excellent, the BLT was great, and their egg salad sandwich on white bread was my "E" ticket to memory lane. The service was wonderful, and the prices they're charging for this lunch were ridiculously inexpensive (especially for a restaurant in New York). Speaking of New York, this city never surprises me with the quality and ingenuity of its food. Mike's Coffee Shop was a pure example of this. read more

Classical and essential Diner in Clinton Hill. Is cash only and inexpensive. Food flies out of the kitchen at a rapid pace, this place is a well oiled machine. There are new owners and the food has only gotten better. I have so many wonderful memories taking both my kids here. Dont sleep on the gyro. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Neighborhood staple. The food comes out so fast and it's all amazing. I cannot get enough of their pancakes, and the pork sausage is perfect. Friendly staff, great prices, and the best neighborhood. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - pancakes, sausages, and eggs - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So cute and small and also super yummy and really cheap. So it's awesome for college students like me. Service is also really great!!

Excellent diner with good prices and courteous staff. I want to go back and have the yummy pancakes.

Such a cute little diner right near Pratt! It's definitely small so you'll have to wait a bit to get a table but it's definitely worth it. The food is cheap and tasty! Be aware that they only take cash but they have an ATM at the front of the restaurant. read more

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Been going here for decades. Knew the original owner and was friends with Mike's family. It's my mainstay. A great Brooklyn neighborhood institution. read more

I love Mike's!!! Consistent quality diner! I miss the original owners but when the same wait staff and cooks remain, recipe for continued success!! read more

So delicious!! I loved the salmon and eggs. Great ambiance! Came here on a Sunday morning, and only had to wait 10 minutes. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Mike's Coffee Shop - Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on Croissant - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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