Nostrand Cafe has top notch food, drinks AND service, plus it's a great place to do your work, especiallyibf you need Wi-Fi. You can really tell the owner and his team put their hearts and souls into the place. read more

My compliments to the chef! The beef in the bogogi sandwich was DEE.LITE.FULL!! I enjoyed it with a honey latte. Nice space to work or just chill. Was quiet on a Tuesday afternoon. read more

This is such a cute place to be in!! It's super quiet and the music playing was nice to listen to; the food itself is so flavorful and properly done I totally recommend coming here for a coffee break or just chilling ! Would come back here again when I visit NY :) read more

Nostrand Cafe - Cream cheese danish - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My first meal in NYC/Brooklyn, and my last dinner. Both were outstanding! Came with my kids after traveling across the country on a red-eye flight and dropping bags at the airbnb. Had the kimchee fried rice, which came with fresh salad greens, and a coffee. It was perfect for a rainy morning, filling and warming from the inside out. The ambiance is inviting - love the large communal table, and the beautiful lighting above it, what a creative use of artful ceiling tiles! The staff and service were excellent - amiable, efficient. They have free wifi, and being a Harry Potter fan, I got a kick out of the password being a spell from the book series. The whole family had our last dinner here and the food was delicious again. Six people has six different dishes, and everyone was fully satisfied. We all agreed it was better than what we had at the Korean restaurant where we ate in Queens. Although the dishes were typical Korean favorites, they were done extremely well, with quality ingredients, and generous portions. Highly recommend giving it a try! If we lived here we'd be regulars for sure. read more

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It's hard to find good Korean food out here so there are only a couple spots I like. Nostrand cafe is great. Their sandwiches, omelets, coffee, service, is all on point! It's so convenient for me to walk to from my apartment so that's a bonus. I have nothing but good things to say about this place! read more

Really beautiful place with unique food combos. Definitely a new local favorite. Try their ramen! read more

Nostrand Cafe - House ramen - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very nice cafe and a nice addition to the neighborhood. The coffee is wonderful and whatever the cheesecake is that I've had twice is delicious, moist, and creamy. Friendly staff as well. They also serve smoothies and generous plates of food. It's right on the corner where the G train is and you'll miss it if you're not looking, very unassuming.. Definitely give it a try! read more

Nostrand Cafe - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great ambiance! Yummy food, good prices, happy hour (soju shot and a hite for 5 bucks), we got the bibimbap bulgogi and the bulgogi burrito pork, and cold brews for brunch. It was a lot of food for two people. Only one suggestion that the fried egg should be less cooked so maybe say that when you order. Friendly service and educated about brewing. Would definitely come back again! Breakfast, lunch, drinks or dinner! read more

Based on one meal but so far so good. Had the bibimbap which was cooked perfectly and nicely presented. Menu is limited, not the full menu you might be used to in K town, but that could change over time. Will be back to try more stuff. The interior is very nicely done. read more

Nostrand Cafe - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The bulgogi bibimbap is very tasty. They garnish it well and the flavors are very good and satisfying. The cafe space is nothing special, all hard seats and picnic table benches, so takeout is my go to. read more

Beautiful, cozy and really good place to eat, and enjoy a very taste coffee, the food looks great, the owner is who ground the coffee and prepare it for customers, I definitely will back to try the food... read more

Delicious, healthy and light. Good coffee. Attentive surface. Go here all the time. Never had an issue.

So I came here to buy a coffee and charge my phone and the Korean guy working there took my phone and unplugged it and threw it back at me and told me I can't charge here. Even though I was trying to buy something. Makes no sense but I won't waste my money here ever. Very rude and horrible customer service. Lost a customer for life. read more

Decided to stop in and grab breakfast and do some work. The coffee and bagel I got were good, although overpriced for the area... was rather off that they don't leave napkins out and they only give you ONE with your food and you have to ask for additional... in which you receive just one. Very odd. It does have a rather spacious set up which is great as I saw many individuals working on laptops and didn't feel too cramped. Service was good. No real complaints, may come back and will make sure to bring my own napkins.. read more

The burrito is delicious! I love coming into Nostrand Cafe-- the atmosphere is always chill, and it's always so bright and sunny. Good coffee too. read more

Coffee, espresso, beer, a light meal in the form of korean bi-bim-bap, good spot to work on your laptop or just chill with a friend. Just a perfect neighborhood spot that's often not too crowded. read more

New house in Brooklyn means new places to eat in Brooklyn! Was searching through cafes in the area when Nostrand popped up, it was the one of the first results and one of the closest. Originally, I was going to try some other place but this place being a "Korean" cafe pulled me in - I remember before *actually* moving in my boyfriend and I passed by the cafe while exploring the neighborhood and I made a joke because I thought it was extremely odd to see "korean" on the window. Anyways, I ordered the fried rice with bulgogi and a smoothie (a really weird combo) and was surprised by how much rice there was! The food itself was delicious! The actual cafe though? Very friendly energy, good service, and definitely a place to work or study as they have free wifi! My only little problem was that it seems overpriced. $6/7 for a normal sized smoothie is mind blowing to me. Other than that everything was great!! A korean man I assumed to be the owner was there and was very polite and the one worker was really great at getting the food out to me right away! I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! read more

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Nostrand Cafe has friendly, helpful service, is very cozy and well-priced for a casual lunch, and best of all has a small menu of truly delicious Korean food. Brave the unrevealing exterior and try it! read more

I absolutely love this place :) the bibim gooksoo is delicious and perfect for lunch during a long day of cafe-working and reading. The service is always so lovely, and the coffee is amazing. I find myself adding much less sugar than I usually do (I usually love my sugar with some coffee) because it's pretty smooth and sweet on its own! The atmosphere of the place is so comfortable and cozy: a must for me if I'm set to be reading here for a few hours. Most importantly, the music is perfectly non-distracting and fun :) I look forward to returning in the future read more

Food is alright, you don't really get what you paid for. Rice platter's vegetables arrived cold. Food wasn't satisfying over all. Good thing is they have Kombucha on tap. read more

Brand new cafe on the corner of Nostrand and Lafayette - uber convenient location. Has huge spacious tables, free wifi and delicious menu of Korean food. Cafes in this neighborhood tend to be crowded and overpriced, so I'm glad to have a new option! I had the Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice and it was delicious. It was also a good sized portion for the price. read more

Nostrand Cafe - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

clean cafe with some speciality products for sale, good coffee decent blt read more

Nostrand Cafe - blt breakfast - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love the food here. It's simple, direct, full of flavor, and I appreciate a time I can get bibimbap in my area without traveling all the way to Manhattan or South Brooklyn, perhaps. The bulgogi is very well cooked and has a beautiful, fresh flavor. One star off (and I hate doing this!) for not installing blinds on your windows. The sun glare is unbelievable. And your exterior is not great. Someone needs to work on your branding. I'm sorry! But your food is amazing. Definitely coming at least once a month since visiting here for the first time. read more

The space is so cute but upon walking in the smell of cat, likely leftover from the bodega or vacant space this used to be, smacked me in the face. My appetite immediately left me. Might be back for takeout one day. Or maybe they will do something to get rid of the smell. read more

First time in New York, this place was right down the street from where I am staying. Stepped out of the cold and into this warm cozy cafe with great coffee. Had the macchiato and it was excellent; good balance, espresso was flavorful without being too bitter. It paired well with the banana bread I had. Will definitely be back during my stay. read more

Nostrand Cafe - Korean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is the best place on the block. Very attentive stuff, cozy space to spend some time alone working and everything is available from the menu from coffee to wine, from sandwiches to Korean food. Depends on your mood. Just love it. read more

Came here for brunch. Great hot coffee and cold brew. I got the kimchi omelette with Bulgogi (so good!!!). My friend got the BLT (excellent). We finished it off with a delicious, flakey, buttery blueberry pastry. Prices are pretty reasonable as well. Will def be returning :) read more

Great food, the bulgogi sandwich was delicious and so was the bulgogi burrito. Very casual setting with stools and one communal cafeteria table. The bulgogi is sweet yet savory, I had no idea what to expect as this was my first time trying it, but I loved it. I would definitely come back here. I will say the service was a bit slow but nonetheless it was a very worthwhile experience. The burrito came with rice, two small pieces of avocado, and my choice of pork bulgogi while the sandwich came with a delicious brioche bun, lettuce, tomatoes and sweet bulgogi. I definitely recommend the sandwich! read more

Just had the bibimbap with bulgogi...and yum! I am happy that I stopped in to try this tasty new cafe! The decor isn't trendy like most spots in the neighborhood, but don't be fooled...the food is delicious and on point! They also serve wine beer, coffee, pastries and breakfast items. It's so nice to have some good Korean food just down the street!! read more

LITERALLY THE BEST. The food is ridiculously good and the people are even better. I am so bummed I don't get to live next door and come in everyday because it's easily one of the best establishments I've been to. Both of the employees who served me on separate days, despite being incredibly busy, were so kind and attentive. read more

Great breakfast tacos at a good price, Amazing Korean tacos (my favorite tacos right now and I'm texmex). My favorite cafe with personable service from the owner, good cooking from his mama in the back and conveniently next to the G train. read more

I just stopped in for an iced coffee but then saw the wakie shake (espresso, banana, milk and vanilla) on the menu and it was the answer to everything I needed- caffeine and a light snack. It was unbelievably delicious. I'm already thinking about when I'll get it again and am worried this will turn into a daily habit. Looking forward to trying other things on the menu. read more

This neighborhood cafe is fast becoming an hotspot. With some of the best iced coffee in Brooklyn and a relaxed atmosphere you can't go wrong. Great Korean and classic breakfast dishes and awesome larger plates for dinner. Nice selection of draft beers and a lovely chai latte. read more

Cheap beer and great ramen! Also got the bulgogi pork which was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Definitely be back soon

What an absolutely delightful place. Delicious coffee and the owner is super friendly! Can't wait to go back next time I'm in the area.

Two words: COLD BREW!!! Seriously, the cold brew here is some of the best I've had! The food is also delicious. I had a sandwich and although it was a bit messy to eat the flavor more than made up for its lack of structural integrity. Highly recommend! read more

I've been walking by this place for almost a year now and can't believe I didn't come earlier! I got the bulgogi bibimbop and it was delicious! Such a large portion and packed with so much goodness! Fried egg and avocado and spinach and carrots and zuchini mushrooms! And a delicious spicy sweet sauce! It definitely looked healthy and tasted delicious! Got the bulgogi burrito as well and was not disappointed! It was stuffed with meat and rice and kimchi! So good, will def go back! read more

This spot is insanely delicious, serving melt-in-your-mouth bulgogi and fantastic coffee. The prices are great (especially for the area) and the guy who owns it is really friendly. They never seem to be too busy, sadly, so the service is always very fast! Please give them a try and tell your friends! read more

I LOVE this new(ish) coffee shop in the neighborhood. The owner is such a great guy and his food and drinks are all absolutely phenomenal. I look forward to the breakfast wrap or breakfast tacos nearly every weekend, and one of the best things they offer is their delicious house made fresh kimchi and hot sauce. Just grab an empty mason jar from the shelf, and they'll fill it up with the most amazing kimchi you've ever had to take home. Also make sure you get their hot sauce, I haven't had sauce that authentic since being in Korea. read more

Great bibimbap. I was surprised to find it there. Unlikely spot for terrific Korean food.