Quaint little place near Ramblin Chick. The matcha also tastes pretty good. The service was fast as well. The Dubai flavor wasn't as prominent hence the four stars. read more

Nerd Be Cool - Dubai Matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is such a cute neighborhood spot that I recently stumbled upon. They have a pretty big selection of coffees, smoothies and juices as well as pastries. The pistachio donut was so good! Love the huge painting of Albert Einstein, fits the name of the store. The staff here is also kind, and informative when it comes to ingredients in some items. Will be back to try other goodies and their coffee too. read more

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Great coffee. Stopped in for the espresso. Love it. Very cool nerd theme. Love giant Einstein mural. Great neighborhood place. read more

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I had arrived earlier than expected for a brunch reservation and it was too cold to wait outside for it so I found the nearest cafe and "Nerd Be Cool" was it. It's a cute little cafe spot with a few chairs and coffee tables for customers to sit. The server was kind and patient when I asked her about the different coffee selections. I went with a Turmeric Matcha, which seemed to be the healthiest choice. I took a sip and that was enough to make wake up my senses and not in a bitter way that turmeric usually does. I had it with coconut milk so it gave it a pleasant taste that made me feel so much warmer. They also sell pastries and I ordered a blueberry donut for my daughter. It was from Doughnut Planet and you can never go wrong with anything that comes from there. read more

Nerd Be Cool - Turmeric matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been a regular at Nerd Be Cool for the past few years. I always order the same thing. I always leave a tip in cash. i stopped in today to order my usual and asked for a cup of tap water for my dog who was overheating outside. The barista told me that a cup of tap water for my dog would be $1. I don't know of any other coffee shop in the neighborhood that does this. They''ve definitely lost a loyal customer. Very sad. read more

I don't drink coffee. But I have a wife and several friends that may or may not be keeping Nerd Be Cool in business by drinking various types of coffee and oat milk from this cute little shop on Court. So while I have picked up coffee here on many an occasion when the aforementioned wife and friends were too hungover and/or lazy to take a walk, I can only report that they love the coffee, as I'm one of the only weirdos in NYC that doesn't drink the stuff. That said, I can report that I personally love the pastries. I feel as though I've tried nearly everything (partial to the banana bread), and I've yet to have an issue. I should tell you that I'm a little biased though, as I love just about all pastries. What do you want from me? They taste good. The staff here is also super friendly, and don't have a problem with our children taking up the cute seats by the window and sharing croissants (read: making a giant mess). So yeah. Nerd Be Cool. I like you. read more

This is a reliable coffee spot in this super nice gem of a neighborhood. It is not intended to be original, and to a certain extend this is its strength. It is a predictable good cafe, where the croissants are good enough, there is a good olive oil cake and coffee is always good. The people who run it are friendly and sort of not invasive and being tiny, you always find a good place to sit down in and outdoors. For the same reasons innovation and creativity is milder down here; and being myself such a fan of cultural expansion this makes it a 4-star and not a 5-star place. Plus the name is not my favorite. Not sure this is an imperative (I'd argue then that needs do not need to be cool), or a report (which I resist to accept). read more

Need be cool makes a great coffee, with one of the better deals in the neighborhood: double or triple shots are the same price. I'm not a tea drinker but they have a wide assortment of flavors, and many specialty drinks (e.g. lattes). Need be cool has great pastries - lamingtons, Pumpkin loafs, lemon loafs, croissants, cookies, you name it. I've tried most of them. Need be cool has really neat interiors - both court street locations are inviting to sit and enjoy your coffee inside or on the sidewalk. There's just one thing that has bothered the heck out of me though, and it has led to MANY messy walks home - and that's their cup/lid situation. Maybe it's me, but every lid I've ever put on my cup from here has resulted in coffee consistently dripping down the side and onto my hands, sneakers, pastry bag - they ALL wind up covered in coffee. I guess I could bring my reusable mug and that would solve the issue. But I can't be the only person experiencing this. Please fix the lids. That is all I ask . read more

Nerd Be Cool - Medium red eye and a pumpkin loaf. Sadly, a quarter of the coffee wound up on my hand or the pastry bag during the walk home. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is perfect for plant lovers, because it's covered in houseplants! Really cool vibes in the coffee shop. It's also great for people with dietary restrictions, as they have both vegan and gluten free pastry options. They have an extensive list of teas, and the coffee was great! They actually have two locations in the neighborhood. The lady working the counter is very sweet, and she gave recommendations on the pastries and teas that she liked. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Stopped in on a rainy Sat afternoon. Quick and friendly service. Iced biscoff latte was good. Ordered the strawberry matcha thinking it would have fresh fruit like other places, turns out its just flavoring ): read more

Came in to this lovely neighborhood cafe in a cold morning in New York. I was in need of some caffeine and a hot drink. I went in and was greeted within seconds, this was my first time here so I decided to go with one of their specialty latte, which is their ube latte. I got it hot with oat milk. The drink was amazing it was smooth with a hint of ube flavor not too overpowering where you cannot taste the espresso. The drink was velvety smooth, and I cannot wait to come back to try other drinks on their menu! They also provide an outdoor bench and a little seating area inside as well. read more

I like drinking coffee at dumb hours, so I always miss Nerd Be Cool when I'm in the area (which is NOT at all their fault because their hours are very reasonable. I'm just a freak). Was finally able to catch them before closing. They have a giant menu. Lots of teas, health lattes, and of course every type of coffee with every type of milk/alternative milk you can think of. Plus pastries, and donuts from Doughnut Plant. And they sell some reeeeal crunchy shelf-stable goods. The staff is amazing, and there's lots of seating out front. Will definitely be back! Oh, and double shots and triple shots of espresso are the same price! read more

$7 for a matcha that wasn't made properly. Chunky, had clumps of matcha, was just wrong and unable to drink. Barista had no clue what I was talking about. I left it on the counter and walked out. read more

Coffee is good. They lost their closing time as 5:00 PM, but it was closed by the time I got there at 4:30 PM yesterday. There was someone behind the counter still. I actually left home early trying to get there before my gym class. read more

It's a cute cafe where sells organic food items and soaps. I like the name and music especially. The barista is welcoming and pretty cool to talk to. It's my first time here after shopping from IKEA. This cafe made my day! read more

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yall this place doesn't follow a single health code. they use one single towel with water to clean everything in the store and then rinse it off for the next day and so on... the machines are moldy, the owners are terrible people and they steal tips from the employees.. spend your money literally anywhere else. read more

I stopped by this cafe to wait for our table at Buttermilk Channel. Honestly I think most people in this cafe during peak brunch time do the same thing. However that does not take away from how great this place is. Their cakes and pastries are amazing. I had a sample of their pistachio cake then came back later after Brunch to take a slice of their lemon bread to go. My time here was was cut short because I received a text that my table was ready at Buttermilk Channel around 15-20 mins earlier than I anticipated. I managed to sit down for a few minutes with some mint tea with turmeric honey. I hope to return very soon. read more

Came here while visiting family over Memorial Day weekend. The matcha tea was made very well and we tried a few cookies and donuts on our visit too. Everything tasted amazing. We stopped by 4 times on our trip so that definitely says something! The staff was super friendly and the place was very clean. I also loved looking at the little knickknacks that they had for sale! read more

Nerd Be Cool - Fun "art" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What more can I say about Nerd Be Cool that hasn't already been stated? The shop uses high quality coffee and offers various milk alternatives to satisfy your vegetarian and vegan needs. I ordered an iced oat latte, which was delicious. They use Oatley oat milk, barista edition, which has 6 grams of added sugar. Personally, I prefer unsweetened oat milk but it's rare to find in most coffee shops. With a price tag of $6, the cost is high but relatively average with its competitors in the trendy/boutique coffee shop community in NYC. read more

Horrible service, highly recommend against. Terrible music playing way too loud. Unfriendly, unkind barista who clearly didn't want to be there and should probably find a different line of work. read more

I love supporting local businesses. That said, the latte I ordered tasted like... nothing? Watered down almost? Their cafe has a very cute theme but I'm sorry to say, you can simply find better coffee elsewhere. Instagram: @fathungryfoodie read more

love this neighborhood spot but more recently they keep closing early which really sucks. they used to be open til 4 and now i'll walk by at 345 hoping to grab a coffee and they're fully shut down, lights off and everything which really just makes me nervous to even spend time visiting them cause of the inconsistent closing times. read more

Love this place. It is a go-to for chai and pastries. The owners are wonderful and treat their customers really well.

They bring in fresh Colombian beans -Devocion every 3am. Chocolaty smooth nutty rich flavor. Tried their cold brew and latte, super clean no sour after taste. Loved it! The owners are very friendly, briefly talked through the tools and machines he uses with his wife. Lovely couple. Expert in coffee tools and process. read more

Nerd Be Cool - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

GREAT coffee & specialty coffees. If you're like me and want to make your coffee extra wild, they'll hook you up. Also absolutely obsessed with their logo! read more

The owners here are hands on It's as good as their coffee Devociòn The coffee is so good here I feel like a fool Then I realize I can't help it because it's Nerd Be Cool They say E is equal to MC squared But I say this place is not a place to be spared. read more

Nerd Be Cool - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When this place first opened up, I though it was rad and could finally get a good cup of coffee while waiting for the bus. But after frequenting the place more than a dozen of times the novelty wore off. Compared with other local cafe's like Smith Canteen or East One, their coffee tastes sub par and when it is busy their service grinds to a hault. Once I had to wait ten minutes to order because a dude ahead of me ordered coffee for his whole company. I feel bad for the one Batista they have, she must be really under pressure and seems to take it out on the customers with her sassy and sarcastic comments. Post lockdown, I noticed they added some nice outdoor seating and I am glad they are still in business, but I am not sure what is happening with the management of the place. For starters, what are the hours? Every site I check has a different time. Google says 4:30p, Yelp says 4:00p, a reviewer wrote 2pm, and their insta says 12pm. I feel as confused as a Psyduck. read more

Great neighborhood spirit - great selection of tea - and Doughnut Plant doughnuts! C'mon now.

The coffee was really tasty and the barista was so kind. The sticker with Einstein riding a motorcycle on the cup is a cute added bonus!

Fantastic coffee. I actually got another coffee after finishing the first. Got a cold brew first and then an oat milk latte, iced. SO GOOD. Run to this place. read more

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The best place for coffee in Brooklyn. Pastries are on point as well. Highly recommend!

My favorite local coffee cafe! The owners are so passionate about every cup they make and you can tell from the clean decor to the high tech equipment making sure every cup is delicious. Being also originally from Eastern Europe as the owners - this is as close as you can get to having the same experience without going to JFK and booking a flight. If you're looking for a friendly, delicious brew with an original european spin this place is for you, if not - Dunkin Donuts is up the block. PS The "mocha" is a must try !! read more

I just fell in love with this place. Very cute decor...a great place to study or meet up with a friend. Not noisy at all. Just an all around amazing little spot. Will definitely be back as I work in the neighborhood. Coffee was great! read more

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Great ambiance and the barista was very sweet and let me try different flavors before deciding on the cold brew with a chocolate hint! Great to sit and work or read a book. Also I loved the mix of tile, wood, paintings and neon lights! read more

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I must be getting immune to coffee, because despite having an extra shot of espresso in my latte, i still found it weak. read more

Nerd Be Cool - Cafe latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not an avid coffee drinker, but had the best experience at Nerd Be Cool. This place is lowkey and cool at the same time. They have café instruments from around the world and know how to use them! They even shared history of their background with us as well as their passions. Highly recommend this shop if you are in the area. read more

Nerd Be Cool - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The coffee is great and the decor and service are great but I just paid $6.39 (with a dollar tip) for a normal coffee so in my book, nerd not cool. read more

Amazing cofeee!!!! Look no further. Amazing staff al very freindly and nice. QUALITY of the cofeee is crazy good.!!! if u r looking for real cofee with amazing natural flavors.this us your place. The coffee shop is nice with great vibes. If u 4 visiting this aria DONT MISS OUT. read more

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I wanted so badly to love this place -- their signage and Einstein mural are rad, and they carry the very delicious Seriously Unsweetened seltzer. Unfortunately, they use Cream-o-Land milk in their espresso drinks. Please consider switching to local, hormone-free dairy (Battenkill Valley Creamery, Hudson Valley Fresh, Five Acre Farms, Ronnybrook Dairy, etc.). It makes a huge difference, especially in lattes, where so much of the drink is milk. read more

Just discovered this place and love it! Cherry latte is delicious, and their pastries are excellent. It has a great vibe and cute interior. Will definitely be back to try some of their other interesting drinks read more