TL;DR: Great neighborhood, great work from home spot, has a restroom, free WiFi, and no complaints about coffee! Will definitely be back. Food: I ordered a poetica, which was basically a sweet vanilla latte. I really enjoyed it! I ordered a pain au chocolat too, nothing crazy. I would order the poetica again, but I would pass on the pastry. Service: Very friendly service here! I love the vibe that has been curated here. And if you're thirsty, you can pop in for free water. Ambiance: I love it here! There is plenty of seating in the back, as well as a little shaded patio area. If you sit on the booth side, there are an absurd amount of outlets to use, seriously no shortage. And the music in the back section, love that they play so many songs from the 80's. Additionally, so close to Prospect Park. Grab a coffee and go for a stroll! read more

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"Seven cafés, seven mahallas. Across Brooklyn and the East Village, rooted in the Uzbek tradition where the guest is sacred, the books are unbanned, and the door is open to everyone" Gotta say, Poetica on Prospect Park West, lived up to this mission statement. I wanted to try a new coffee place and Poetica has been bookmarked for some time on my YELP page. I was in the mood for an iced flat white and Pasha crafted it beautifully. There is a backroom and outdoor space to drink happily and quietly. The backroom had tables, books and a cozy place to read, work on laptop or savor your drink and treats. I chose to sip and savor my delicious iced flat white and listen to some great 70's music. Poetica also serves eggs, pierogis(!), croissants, muffins and other delectables. I complimented Pasha for my drink and I was talking to a local who visits Bay Ridge.. Pasha overheard this and stated " We are trying to find a place to open in Bay Ridge.." Whoa.. music to my ears! Sweet Poetica Justice! Poetica Justice 240 Prospect Park West read more

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Barista didn't understand proper plating with a cappuccino. Used a regular plate and didn't include the small spoon. Ok, but then gave us large tablespoons when we asked for them. Now to get back to the plates, our pastries were then served on saucers. We had thought that they didn't have saucers, based on the plate under the cup. The coffee and pastries were ok but not superior. There are much better spots for a good cafe. read more

A really cozy coffee spot that is perfect for getting some work done in the afternoon. The baristas are kind, they serve good coffee, have yummy pierogis and the place kept warm and tidy! So glad I stumbled across them!! read more

Hi there! I was here visiting the coffee truck with my partner as we were walking around Prospect Park. The pastry & latte was amazing, that staff were friendly, and the coffee truck had a great ambiance/decor! I loved it! read more

Poetica Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went in for coffee with my kids and I was wearing a star of David (like I do everyday). The man at the counter, glanced at my neck, and gave me a scathing look when he saw my necklace. I smiled to diffuse the situation -- I wasn't in the mood to argue -- and tried to place my order. He was so bothered by my appearance, that he had a colleague come to the counter to take it instead. Both were horribly rude, but they had no problem taking my money! read more

Really bad service. Over-priced. Tries too hard to be different when any local Starbucks serves cheaper and better products. The service, though. Man. Sad. read more

My husband and I were visiting Prospect Park and needed an area for him to work and get away from the rain. This place was perfect! Having both indoor and outdoor seating in the back, it was really cozy and there are plenty of outlets everywhere (literally every seat in the back there is a power strip near you to plug into so you will not lack power), free and fast Wifi (very fast my husband was able to do all his video calls with no issues), as well as a lot of people working remotely and taking calls. Probably wouldn't recommend if you need absolute silence to work in, but it was perfect for my husband as there was a low buzz of convo all around and gentile pitter patter of rain on the roof. I got a potato pierogi and wow it's huge! The filling inside was yummy with lots of dill, but wish the outside was more fluffy and less dense. My husband got drip coffee and enjoyed it. Parking wise there is metered parking all around, but the subway stop is literally around the corner off line F and G. read more

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Decent pastries, coffee, and tea, especially in a neighborhood with few options. That being said, I've seen a couple children run behind the counter (I'm guessing they're the owner's?) and handle beverage equipment without washing their hands, so I've lost confidence in the cleanliness of this shop. read more

Amazing and kind staff, and they have really good pastries. We used too good to go, and even after we waited a day to eat the pastries they were still amazing. read more

This place has the most delicious pastries in the area. I believe they bake their goods onsite! I got the morning bun - swirly cinnamon bun and it was so crispy and soft on the inside. Also topped it off with a small ice coffee with a splash of half and half. I highly recommend this place to people. There is even an back area to sit and do some work. The space has a lot light and so cheerful and a spot to work remotely. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu! read more

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i love the atmosphere in here and the food is delicious and the music is really good.

It's a gem in Windsor Terrace neighborhood. Nice staff, plenty of food choices for a veganese like me. Cozy seating area too, inside and out. read more

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Pretty decent coffee! I'm visiting a friend in NY and she took me here on our way to walk around Prospect Park. It was a beautiful and peaceful neighborhood. There was only lady working the counter but she was extremely friendly and made us great coffee. The coffee shop also smelled like fresh churros were being made, super sugary and cinnamon-y! It was a treat! I would definitely have to stop by again whenever I'm here to just sit, relax, and read a book! read more

Poetica Coffee opens up its first Park Slope (well, border of Park Slope / Windsor Terrace) output, strategically right by the F train! Now, if you had asked me what this neighborhood needs more of I sincerely doubt I ever would've said "another cafe / coffee joint" and yet here I am, kinda excited about Poetica. It's in a great location and, as of opening during pandemic, it has a buncha outdoor seating in the front and, I presume, seating in the back as well (knowing the layout of the restaurant that used to be here at least....) What's nicest about Poetica, to me, is their unique coffee blends and their under $10 price points. You can get a really solid prosciutto croissant sandwich for roughly $8, a little baked pastry with chicken (they call 'pierogi'?) for under $5, or a small quiche for $6. They also have tempting looking dessert-y things, like scones and muffins and macarons and little fruit tarts. Their coffee is similarly reasonably priced, under $3 for a flavorful (and strong!) drip coffee feels like a breath of fresh air 'round these parts. They also seem to offer your fav coffee bar extras, from matcha to earl grey lattes. No complaints! I'm looking forward to coming back and tasting everything on the menu. Even having only been once, I'm already eyeing this as a potential workday lunch go-to, especially useful once offices resume and I can grab and go! read more

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Spectacular service from rowan. Super sweet and helpful. Rowan made a great cold brew drink and cold foam

Great coffee, kind staff, FREE wifi, and lots of seating. Phone booth for rent $5/30 minutes. Other coffee shops should replicate this one. There's actually seating, electrical plugs, and a phone booth to work in peace. read more

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This should be the best coffee shop ever i love this place the matcha gives me a relief of the stress. Reccomended

Such a cool new coffee shop with good eats. I've visited another of their locations which is as great all from the drip coffee, matcha lattes and freshly baked croissants on the premises. Le's not Forget the pierogies and quiches so excited they've opened in an area I visit often. read more

Poetica Coffee - Amazing breakfast/ snack. Eggs mixed cheeses made to order - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best matcha and chai in the area! Chill ambiance, pierogis and friendly baristas, one of my favorite cafes in Park Slope. Highly recommend.

Best coffee ever! I know it's the best because I drink black coffee and it's still delicious. No bitter after taste

great place to grab coffee in park slope! i love the vibes of this place and the chai is always great! i will def be back

Their coffee is good, and food choices are a plenty (fantastic pastries, btw), but if you're getting your first cuppa before hitting the train, plan ahead. Morning service is pretty slow. read more

My friend and I came here last weekend as she had stumbled upon it a few weeks back and we both thought we should check it out. They have a very cute and albeit Instagram worthy set up in the front and then a very cute back garden area (that we sat in). They have a good selection of coffee and tea drinks, along with pastries and sandwiches. I would definitely come back here again! read more

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Yay, another location for this great cafe! They made the front really cute, with a recognizable color scheme, and a few small tables and chairs. It's loud! I mean really loud. For a quieter experience, go through the cafe to the back patio. There are three small tables truly outside back there, and a larger enclosed area equivalent to the enclosed outdoor space at the Windsor Terrace location. The wifi is strong enough to attract the working on a project on your laptop crowd (yes I've been that person here). Espresso coffees are expertly made, and they have all of the non dairy milk options. Definitely order a pastry; the quiches are delicious, as are the pierogi (really piroshki, the fried dough things not the dumplings), and sometimes they have other Central Asian specialities (Uzbek? Don't want to get it wrong, but for example there's baklava that is totally different to what you get in Turkey). Also, you know, everything you'd want in Park Slope like macaron, croissants, etc. one gender neutral restroom and they encourage graffiti :) Great service but the indoor space is so narrow, they might have to rearrange the counter at some point... read more

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Coffee is solid, as are the pastries. (Love the macarons) There is tons of room to work or meet people for coffee in the backroom. Baristas are very nice! Family friendly too! read more

best coffee and really nice workers. the music is lovely and I love just sitting near the window

I stopped by this place on a Saturday afternoon. The cafe's decor is so beautiful -- it's painted bright blue and adorned with artificial flowers. There are a few outdoor tables as well as seating indoors. I didn't really see the indoor seating since it's past the register, but it was decorated with a huge variety live plants which was lovely. I got an iced latte with oat milk. The coffee was pretty strong but still delicious! I would love to come here again since this place is so beautiful but it's so far ;_; read more

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The coffee wasn't very good and the inside was banal and not particularly clean... For some odd reason I didn't feel welcome the moment I walked into the place almost like a sense of animosity... read more

I tried to call the cafe to give them a heads up about this but they're not answering. All I want is for them to have this information so they can fix the problem. I'm not upset or anything. They have two different descriptions of their turkey sandwich on seamless. One is with mozzarella, the other with cream cheese (which I find disgusting). So I ordered the mozzarella version. Got the cream cheese. Unfortunately I have to throw it away. You may want to fix your description to avoid having to issue refunds in the future. read more

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I visit this cafe every day for my macchiato and have gotten used to grabbing a fresh croissant too, kind of a bad habit at this point -- but it's so good. Today, it was really busy, but the person in the red shirt made sure I got my order quickly. Even with the crowd, the place felt welcoming, and the service was great as usual. read more

Poetica Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The decor is really cute here and they have a really nice, quiet back room where you can sit down and work. I really enjoyed their signature drink, the Poetica (some kind of vanilla latte, I think?). They aced the foam part, which was so rich and creamy. Not a fan of their "pierogies" though. I ordered a chicken one and found it incredibly dry. read more

Great little, Spot. Not a bargain but nicely decorated with plants and decent art. Would gave been a 5 star if the cappuccino was on point. Not a bad one but bot a great one. Still the decor and ambience is notable and very "coffee shop" in a great way. read more

Poetica Coffee - Coffee shop with great back yard area. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Best coffee in Brooklyn. Get the Poetica with oat milk or an espresso with a pump of vanilla & oat milk, you won't regret it! Plenty of seating both indoor & outdoors. read more

Poetica Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great neighborhood coffee spot in South Slope. Out of their nearby competitors, I have chosen this to be my go spot for coffee. Huge plus for vegan options and promoting sustainability! read more

Cute spot to grab and go or lounge around sipping and eating. Staff is super friendly and helpful with recommendations. I had the pierogis, which weren't the usual Polish pierogis, but more like an empanada type. They explained it to me, I ordered it and devoured all of them. The space is the old Brunswick spot. read more

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This little coffee shop has the most adorable store front. They have a great spot in the back for sitting as well, or if you're looking for a place to work with your laptop. While I loved the aesthetics and vibe of this coffee shop, I wasn't totally in love with my coffee. I had tried their cold brew and for me, it tasted a little too sour. I definitely want to come back give something else a try, maybe they had an off day with their cold brew. read more

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great place to unwind the stress away and just enjoy authentic taste of cofee. I always love speding time at their backyard green oasis. read more

Poetica Coffee - Cozy atmospehere at Poetica - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My new favorite spot. we live right aroubd the corner and love their Chocolate twist! read more

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Love Poetica - love the coffee, the friendly baristas, the fact that they don't mind if you work in the back. The one thing is....it's FREEZING. If they could stop blasting the AC (it's on today even though it's 55 degrees outside) and fix the heating in the winter, it'd be a game changer. People in the back are constantly joking that they can see their breath. Otherwise, great spot. read more