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    Principles GI Coffee House

    4.0 (25 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Jane A.

    A very chill, laid back coffee shop in Gowanus. The coffee shop opens up like a garage and has an industrial feel. I met up with my sister and we hung out here for a bit. It's big and spacious, with comfy couches and several tables for seating. People were hanging out inside or just popping in for a quick coffee. It's a great spot to grab a quick coffee or small pastry. We came on such on such beautiful day, the weather was warm, and the garage door was wide open. My sister and I got an iced mocha latte and a vanilla iced latte, which we both enjoyed, while taking in the warm breeze.

    Scott M.

    I really enjoyed this place, the coffee was good and included tax and tip. Power for working is plentiful, wifi worked, atmosphere was chill. I really enjoyed this place! Thanks for being an easy place to be, the art is great as well.

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    Just an overall bad experience. The owner is rude, the coffee is fine but the experience was uncomfortable to say the least.

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    Some small tables, some couches, some larger/more community tables, also some counter seats.

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    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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    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.

    Principles GI Coffee House - coffee - Updated May 2026

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