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    4.5 (87 reviews)
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    Alana K.

    My friend and I came here recently to get coffee. There is no seating inside, but there are a few benches outside. There's a little concept store attached to the cafe with some homeware. I ordered a cortado, which was good.

    Constance L.

    Cute, funky coffee shop with friendly staff just around the block from L'industrie. Had a fantastic cortado and will definitely be back when I'm in the area. No indoor seating but there is a lone bench out front. The interior is super unique and full of fun vintage trinkets and household items. It's also connected to a gift shop next door.

    Taylor W.

    I got an iced matcha latte with oat milk ($7.62). The matcha was light and had a lovely smooth texture. For sweetener options, they have simple syrup and agave. There is limited seating inside (bench seating) and outside. You mainly order inside and there's a pick-up window outside. They have a lot of the classics like hojicha and coffee options. They also have an interesting chai option which I'd like to try next time.

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    Alex M.

    (Hojicha Latte: D) - I ordered a sweetened Hojicha Latte as I am normally a fan of all things Hojicha flavored; however, I felt like this drink missed the mark, most likely because the taste of the tea was not strong enough, resulting in this weird blend of grassy taste on top of the almond milk that is not pleasant. I was also slightly upset that all the drinks except for mine was presented with latte art, however simple that may seem. Food: E Presentation: -1 Price: E Overall: 2 stars Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

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    Sarah C.

    heard good things about the matcha here but they had run out of matcha by sunday noon so we got the: - iced hojicha oat latte ($7) - iced sencha oat latte ($7): haven't actually had a sencha latte before, it tasted more grassy/ earthy than matcha, it wasn't bad but I prefer matcha we got both drinks unsweetened and they were pretty strong and not milky which was nice. but they were kind of grainy, and I wish the drinks were colder though. the cafe is small (no seating other than a bench inside and outside) but decorated nicely with plants and wood/ rustic furniture

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    Joanna P.

    A cute spot in Williamsburg for a solid matcha! As soon as you step in, it's decorated with tons of plants and feels so homey. I got the hojicha and my friend got the matcha. Both came unsweetened but the drink was so smooth and creamy that I didn't mind too much. I definitely think the hojicha had a stronger flavor than the matcha though so I recommend getting the hojicha! There's no seating inside except for one bench so keep in mind that it's mainly a to-go establishment and not a sit down cafe. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area!

    Selena L.

    Really wanted to love this place bc the interior is sooo cute, but unfortunately, the drinks did not hit. Both the hojicha and matcha were rather watery and didn't have a lot of tea flavor.

    Deepthi T.

    Ppl coffee is a small coffee shop in Brooklyn with great taste! The space was overflowing with plants and aged wood which gives the space an inviting vibe. I stopped by to grab a cup of coffee to go, the only space to sit is this bench and the coffee shop has a to go window so you don't even have to pop inside. I got a flat white which was bold, body, delicious and just what I needed first thing in the morning. It was a quick turn around to ordering too. I highly recommend supporting this local spot!

    Alisa J.

    Absolutely amazing Hojicha latte. I would definitely go back and get it again. Service was also so nice. I loved the decor of this place. Absolutely beautiful and smelled so nice. Also loved the music. Would highly recommend

    Shubha A.

    i came by because i had heard raving reviews about the matcha but unfortunately was very dissapointed. i love matcha and have been trying to find a go to spot in the city but it was not that great & also for the price (nearly $9) was a bit insane given it was very weak. the cold brew was a little better but definitely overpriced for being a cold brew. the service was quick & very minimal seating but it is cute inside. you can order inside or there is also a cute walk up window to order from

    Abeni T.

    A cozy, quaint, unique spot in Brooklyn that somehow manages to bring a little of the jungle into NY. I dragged my bestie here for a matcha and was not disappointed. They whisked my iced oat matcha latte over an ice bath which made for a deliciously creamy and foamy drink. As cute and whimsical as it was inside, it did get a little claustrophobic when things got busy. I'll have to come back in the summer so I can sip my drink outdoors.

    Elizabeth X.

    Solid matcha place with cute interior decor. Small and little seating, would plan more for grab and go. Kind staff.

    Ruby C.

    The hippiest plant cafe in Williamsburg with its rustic design and retro atmosphere. Every nook and cranny of this cafe is filled with vintage furnishings and greenery. It is Japanese-owned and the three cheerful baristas I met are Japanese. PPL brewed brilliant matcha latte and didn't let me down. The menu has a variety of Japanese tea options like Genmai and Wakocha. For the tea lattes, I had a hard time deciding what to pick between Matcha, Hojicha and Sencha. I personally like the matcha latte more because of its bright and robust flavor. The hojicha latte might be better than most of the ones you could get at other cafes in nyc, but the flavor could be stronger. Both drinks had velvety and rich milk foam on top. They also won me over without sweetener. I was totally obsessed with the slight bitterness in their tea lattes. Just a reminder that there is only a bench of seating. The cafe is really busy and the space could be quite cramped. There are a cute Japanese selection shop and a salon connected next door so you could also hit them up while you're enjoying your drinks.

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    The hojicha latte might be better than most of the ones you could get at other cafes in nyc, but the flavor could be stronger.

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