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    Nerd Be Cool

    4.2 (65 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    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.
    Eric G.

    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 .

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    Kelsi Y.

    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!

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    Jamie C.

    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!

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    Favorite coffee shop! I get my ice coffee every morning from this shop, staff/owners are so friendly, quick and the coffee is delicious!

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    Wonderful service, best cappuccino I've ever had, and the avocado toast is delicious! Everyone is so friendly here. This place is amazing.

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    3 years ago

    horrible toasted marshmallow flavor, horrible service, not warm friendly and felt very rushed like she just wanted me out of there!

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    8 years ago

    Best coffee in the neighborhood! Everything about this coffee shop is made with a lot of style and science! ;)

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    great oat milk latte and the staff are lovely :) small place but would totally return!

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    Best coffee around here. Great espresso, great lattes, iced or hot. Definitely worth a try.

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    Baba Cool was wonderful! Lovely warm welcome when we arrived and staff remained very attentive and…read morehelpful throughout the evening. The food was delicious ! You must have the Brussels sprouts!! I'd go back for those in a minute! I very much enjoyed my salmon dish. Lovely presentation and preparation but portion a bit small. However, the Brussels sprouts were so generous portion that even after sharing there was "take home" for us. The chocolate mousse was extraordinary! I don't even want to know the calorie count - but worth it!! My one negative was the chill of the Cabernet Yes, I know that's the trend but personally I prefer room temp especially in cold weather The restaurant owner was gracious, staff actually charming and accommodating We are recommending this place to family and friends and plan to return especially when going to BAM ENJOY!!

    Definitely a hip spot to grab drinks and catch up with friends but the food was somewhat of a miss…read morefor us. We came on a Saturday night for an early dinner at 5pm. Walked in and was able to get a seat without reservation, but it definitely filled up by 6/7 pm. The place is dimly lit and the tables are quite small. For the food, we got their Brussel sprouts, shrimp, salmon entree and chicken entree. Our favorite were definitely the shrimp. But everything else when eaten together tasted a bit too greasy and felt monotonous in terms of flavor. Brussel sprouts were fried and held to a decent amount of oil, then the addition of tahini made it even more oily. Pan chicken we expected whole pieces of chicken but it was more like a thin chicken cutlet. The salmon came with a cauliflower puree which tasted so rich (with butter), but I couldn't finish it bc it was so rich.

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    4.1(59 reviews)
    1.5 miFort Greene
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    People have left some odd reviews of this place, including a one-star review for the restaurant…read moreapparently being highly politicized--a vibe I neither felt nor could visually identify within or without the establishment. I ordered a single burger and a Sudan spiced peanut butter latte, for ~$15! That's pretty inexpensive for New York City. I note this as some consider it overpriced. I suppose the food is fairly inexpensive, the lattes slightly higher than average. The "burger" comes wrapped in a homemade pita with diced cucumber, onion, and tomato, plus a few crispy, thick-cut fries and a yummy house sauce. It was a cool twist of the traditional burger and had a nice flavor. The sauce was like a slightly Mediterranean version of Big Mac sauce. The girl working as the barista and cashier was very nice and friendly. She had a nice presence and warm smile, made suggestions, and even gave a stranger free utensils when they popped on to ask. I think it's definitely worth checking out, and it's a good place for a cheap & simple meal that's still quirky and fun.

    I have wanted to try this spot for some time, and wound up a bit disappointed with what I tried…read more They feature a tahini cold brew, which features two things I love dearly, but instead of a rich cold brew it was overly sweet and icy--more like a slushie. Perhaps I should have anticipated that, or my mistake in ordering. I also ordered a Moroccan egg salad sandwich which was substantive but surprisingly bland--sparse with the advertised capers and pickled red onions to give it more punch. I've always loved the look of the spot and the vibe--funky decor, outside and indoor facing counters to order, with some outdoor seating for people watching on Dekalb or heading nearby Ft. Greene Park. I see they are renovating and rebranding a bit and adding some burger component. While I didn't love it, I'd definitely give it another shot.

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