Yeah, the sunny environment is nice. NYers are starved for nice environments, but the rest: Respect the community. How do I respect the community you ask? 1. Have at least one place for someone to sit who has mobility issues or is older. People with mobility issues, older people, pregnant people need to be able to sit on something that is not a high, backless barstool or a plywood bench. This screams "locals not welcome". 2. Say hello when someone comes in. Maybe smile. The elitist attitude does not make you cool or whatever you are trying to be. Also, how about saying Hello to a child? You ignore them. Anyone with a child will feel unwelcome. 3. Don't think of this job as giving you superior status. It shows and it's very unattractive. Elitist baristas and servers come off as asses. 4. Please wash your hands before you touch food or drink that I'm going to ingest. Two visits, same experiences. Asked a friend - same experiences. It's okay to put new things in Bushwick. We like it - but not when you act like you are a superior gift from god here to save us with your (not as great as hyped) coffee, nobody likes that. That's why it's full of 20-something white recent transplants. read more

5-star coffee, 2-star service, $5 espresso served in a disposable paper cup by default. I went to Sey, with a friend who was visiting and about to leave, so we were in a hurry. It is just 10 minute walk from where I live The coffee tasted very nice and smooth. But I was disappointed they were served in disposable paper cups at $5 for an espresso and $5 for a cortado. It really cheapens the experience and prevents from really appreciating the flavor. It also creates unnecessary waste, contributing to NYC's garbage problem. I know that in my native hometown of Milan an espresso and cappuccino cost less than $/€ 1.5 and drinking from a ceramic cup makes a difference. I would have appreciated a better serving experience from a top roaster in NYC, especially considering the premium prices. The coffee is good, but the paper cup really cheapens the experience. Paper cups should be used only when expressly asked for, not be the default option. For environmental issues and service quality. $5 espresso should not come in a paper cup. At least they did not provide a wasteful plastic lid and the cup has no plastic film lining. read more

I thought about not reviewing this place because it's such a cozy neighborhood find, but it's too good not to. I came here on a Saturday morning and the calm atmosphere dulled the pain of weekend work. Tons of natural light and cozy tables. Most importantly, high quality espresso, and drinks are served with a small glass of water and spoon. Got hungry enough to be tempted by the ham and cheese croissant -- absolutely no regrets. It was delicious. Great spot for a coffee date or some solo work time. read more

I walked in here on a cold day with bad clothes on and got beat up by a gang of arcteryx covered late 20's teenagers the coffee was nice though would go back read more

First time for me to New York. Friends told me about this fun funky area called Bushwick full of thrift stores, bars and great coffee!!! Lightly worn clothes, alcohol and lattes!?! Yes please. We wandered for a bit-- taking in the amazing graffiti and street art and came across Sey coffee! Beautiful open space - just draws you in! But let me tell you-- the atmosphere wasn't nearly as enjoyable as the caffeine and sugar selection!!! Flat white? YUP chocolate chip cookie topped with sea salt? YUP Check it out... enjoy! And seriously don't skip out on the cookie!!! You will regret it. read more

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There are pillars of plants with skylights above. There is carbonated water along with the coffee. Ive lived in Brooklyn for 3 years now and I am ashamed to way that this was my first time in Bushwick. Its a bit out of the way. While in Bushwick, I recommend that you take a bit of time and sit to drink a coffee at Sey. It had a relaxed vibe on a crisp Saturday afternoon. The coffee is good. And is very obviously tasty. I am not a connoisseur but I liked the fact that even I could taste different flavours. read more

Great coffee! I shared the olive oil cake with my toddler it was very good. The pastry selection is great

I drink almost exclusively lighter roasts, but Sey roasts light to the point that there is no flavor, no body, and nearly all their coffees tend to have this similarly vegetal, insipid, under-ripe quality. It doesn't matter how fine I push the grind, how long I go with the brew time, what TDS water I use, or how I adjust the brew ratio, there is nothing that can be done to save a roast that is so underdeveloped. I've tried their brews in shop and was similarly unimpressed. I've given them several chances and I can't help but come away feeling like this is a case of a ridiculous amount of hype for a subpar product. The only positive thing I can say is that the store looks nice and the employees are friendly and helpful. read more

I don't have much to say (badum-tss); it's a beautiful coffee house that makes their own coffee on site (you can see the equipment in the back, separated by glass). Prices are reasonable, ambiance is bright and airy, white with plants and a skylight. What I really, really like about this place is their staff. I had an interaction with a barista who I ended up chatting with. He let me and others linger despite officially being closed, and was such a friendly, passionate, welcoming person. I also learned that they do not accept tips, because they pay their employees a true living wage (far above the new minimum wage the city put into effect). I would come back here for that reason alone. read more

Such a vibe!!! Great coffee! Coffee quality for sure out weighs the service but can't complain too much! Also not a lot of seating! Maybe they should open another location read more

NOT WHAT I EXPECTED. I visited this place for the first time yesterday at noon. Lovely space with lots of greenery. However, the coffee wasn't good. I asked if they had almond milk and was told they only serve whole milk or damn oatly, which is gross and has questionable ingredients to preserve. No, thank you. So frustrated that they don't carry almond milk, pistachio, or macadamia milk. There are millions of people that detest oat milk. Why has this become the default milk? The same percentage of people request almond milk. So, I ended up getting an iced Americano. First off, it looked like iced tea. Super light and the taste wasn't good. I've had some amazing iced Americano's and this one didn't compare at all. Plus it was weak. The baked goods were all gone and they only had chocolate chip cookies left. So, I got the vegan chocolate chip. I didn't like it either. It had a chewy texture, but the flavor was odd. It wasn't the type of cookie you take a first bite of and are like, omg. I wouldn't go back unless they cater to a broader range of customers and offer different milk options. read more

Super cool coffee shop. They only do seasonal beverages from what I gathered and my herbal tea was seriously good. The vibe is great too. read more

Love their coffee so much. It's the only time I don't add in any additional sweetener or creamer. The space is beautiful and really enjoyable. I'm not sure about how they're handling reopening during the new covid regulations as when I was there last here was no in house seating available. Great must try coffee shop for a coffee lover. read more

Solid coffee. It's a fancy pants / pretentious Brooklyn / city coffee spot that is expensive but really not as bad as some fancy places can go. Unfortunately like many "cool" places the service isn't always amazing but I think they don't even ask for tips lol so maybe we will call it even. read more

Overall Experience: Two words to describe this place. Beautiful and calming. The design of the cafe itself is beautiful. The variety of plants inside and around the sitting area is great. It provides a nice contrast of color from the white walls and mostly neutral colored decor. The entire feel of place is very calming. You can come in here to just sit, meet up with a friend and chat, or work on anything. Definitely a place I will come and visit again when I'm in the area. Drinks and Food: I ordered a hot chocolate and a cookie. Which also came with some water.The hot chocolate is different from any other hot chocolate I have had in the past. It wasn't too sweet or too bland. It had a slight bitter taste which I actually enjoyed. The cookie despite not having a label I got just to try. It looked like an oatmeal cookie to me but I think it was chocolate chip. It was extremely good. It had some salt to which played to a nice salty sweet combination. read more

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Cute little hipster coffee shop. Although it would be terrible if you're looking for a spot to do some work because none of the seating looked comfortable or ergonomic. All wood seating, and rarely any tables. Mostly benches and a coffee table, or standing counters for your laptop. Ordered a iced black coffee, it was a bit watery but didn't taste too bad. read more

Avoid ordering beans from Sey. They advertise and charge high rates for fast shipping times, while knowing those shipping times are inaccurate and will generally not be met. Yet they don't provide any warning to customers and continue to advertise and charge high rates and 1-day shipping times. This type of bad faith business practice and treatment of customers says a lot about this company. It's not something you want to support and one can only imagine they treat their vendors and business partners domestically and abroad, similarly badly. EDIT: I reached to orders@sey to let them know their payment flow regarding shipping is confusing and misleading and it would be helpful to add more details. I was really shocked when they tried to defend the fact that their payment flow states specifically "1 business-day shipping"... to a specific address, for a specific shipping fee, with no caveats... and they seemed to argue it was okay that several days after the customer pays, the quoted shipping time completely changes from what is listed at payment. I understand mishaps in workflow happen but the response and interaction with Sey was shocking. read more

Lots of hype about this place. Decided to finally check it out. -Espresso: Solid. Beans are dialed in well, very mellow and balanced. Zero acidity (which I don't personally like) but they definitely know what they're doing. -Coffee: This is where they lose stars. Just FYI, It's not a pour-over because they have a machine hooked up to a Kalita Wave that does everything. I got the Geisha and felt completely ripped off. On initial glance, I could already tell that the coffee was underextracted (very light brown color, almost like a tea). Took a sip and it confirmed my findings. Almost tasted like Folgers instant coffee. I could barely discern any flavors notes because of how watered down the coffee was. Waste of money and waste of good beans. Perhaps my experience was an anomaly, but after drinking this, I can honestly say I will not come here again. TLDR: Espresso is good, coffee is bad here. read more

They won't let you use laptops here but they will wait to tell you until after you get your drink "for here". Got told today that by pulling out my laptop I was "disrespecting the community of the cafe". Save yourself the hassle and go to a cafe where you will be treated nicely! read more

i love sey!!! my favorite coffee beans, by far. so. first of all, let's talk about the atmosphere.... it's beautiful inside! so pretty, filled with plants & natural light- what could be better?! secondly, the staff is so sweet and cute. makes the experiences of being there even more enjoyable. thirdly, the coffee is truly incredible. i've been getting the monthly subscription for the past (almost) year and it is the best thing ever. i get 4 bags of beans/month and it's perfect. highly recommend to everyone who loves coffee. read more

I saw it on "F*ck that's Delicious" so I figured I would give it a try. It is NOT worth the hype - the coffee was terrible, the tea wasn't any better. I guess the only nice thing was the ambiance read more

It's amazing that you can find the kindest baristas at this small coffee shop. Great service will always outshine the earthy ambience of this sweet cafe. read more

Great coffee. Fun space that feels really open and airy. That is it. Sey no more. 5 out of 5.

Great spot! I've been coming here for a few months off and on now. The coffee options can be a little expensive but you get multiple servings from their carafe. The sparkling water helps clean the palette and I end up getting a lot done in a chill ambience. Folks are nice and don't bother you at all. However, I wish their cold brew was better. I don't recommend it. read more

Such a fun, buzzing, little coffee spot! If you've ever wanted to study or catch up with friends surrounded by pothos tendrils and coffee-loving humans, this place is a must-try. On nice days, the front opens up as well. Wi-Fi is available which also makes this an ideal study spot. Seating can be limited so make sure you go early to grab a seat. The almond croissant is also delicious. read more

Sey Coffee - Almond Croissant, Iced Americano, Seltzer - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a cool little find! I guess they opened up about a week ago, but they have been roasting coffee for long time in Brooklyn. When you first walk up you'll see a huge opening, which is one of my favorite features...a retractable garage door - opens up the entire cafe. Inside is spacious and bright with two large sky lights and plants all around. One of the owners who made my cappuccino was friendly and attentive. I was surprised that they carried my favorite milk alternative called Oatly. I normally drink milk but it's fun to mix it up once in awhile and My cappuccino was probably better than any made with soy or almond milk. My BF who's the coffee expert thought their ice coffee was delicious, had a nice rich flavor without being acidic! Definitely adding this coffee shop as a must stop if I'm in the area! read more

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so good! get the iced chai latte with espresso! amazing and the inside is so cute!!!!

Excellent coffee, minimalist modern wooden interior. They have a "no laptops" rule (roll my eyes - where are we LA?) but if you want to read/chat or take to go it's a good option. Not a lot of seating if I recall - I think maybe just a large bench? Maybe 2 benches? read more

What a cool little coffee shop. I will get down with any place that has a for staying option to use actual cups and mugs instead of disposables. The music was cool and adds to the atmosphere without being overwhelming. Great iced coffee to help me keep from melting during the heat wave. Can't wait to come back and try a hot one! read more

I've heard good things about sey coffee and when I visited, it definitely lived up to expectation -- decent pour over (was a little underwhelming but still good) and really nice espresso! The presentation of their drinks (the cups, carafe, and just the whole experience) was very pleasant. They have a good selection of drinks and good amount of seating indoors. Nice place to sit down and enjoy your coffee or tea. Definitely recommended! read more

Sey Coffee - Pour over & espresso - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great space to work. Everyone seems busy here, so you wont procrastinate. The music was a bit loud at some points, but I thi m it was because of the songs. The coffee is pricier than usual in the area, but it's so worth it. The atmosphere is super nice, with plants and Scandinavian vibes. It gets pretty busy so come early to get a seat at a table. read more

The staff is cool and was joking with me about the photo shoot going on in the front. The coffee is excellent. My most knowledgeable coffee buddies recommended it, and it lived up to the hype. Amazing coffee, not over complicated by too many options and overly complex menus. Then it comes out with little carafe and a nice cup to moderate temperature perfectly along with a cup of carbonated water to taste better. Couldn't have asked for more. read more

Sey Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Beautiful shop I must say, a bit difficult to find at first. Came here around 5 pm on a weekday and it was packed but pretty quiet as well. Very humble and well knowledged baristas about coffee. I believe I ordered a Kenyan or Ethiopian espresso, and it was very different but very good. It was strong but flavorful! Seems like they have WI-FI here, fast internet, and a clean bathroom. read more

First timer..I drove from Long Beach (NY not Cali) as it came up as one of the best coffee spots in Brooklyn. I was not disappointed. I had a beautiful mocha latte with oat milk that was presented attractively, in a small bowl-like cup, a glass of sparking water on the side, served on a piece of wooden slab. The baristas were lovely. I will definitely return. The spot is spacious with lots of live plants..(not a big fan of the "fakes" but I understand they are less maintenance.). Don't expect flavored syrups here as they are serious about their coffee. I did not sample the pastries. Next time... read more

Absolutely incredible coffee but the four times I've been there the baristas gave off "I'm better than you and I have active disdain for every customer we serve" vibes. It was honestly kind of weird how rude and judgmental they seemed to several people in the line ahead of me when those people were doing literally nothing! So, if you're into getting negged or you want to be punished by an espresso hipster daddy while drinking amazing coffee this is the place! read more

From the moment you walk into Sey the vibe is just fantastic. The baristas are extremely kind and have great energy. I got an iced americano and let me say this was one of the best i've ever had. Thanks Sey for the amazing experience. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for stellar craft coffee. read more

Classic Brooklyn hipster service. Their coffee is great. I recently signed up for the monthly subscription service after placing a delivery order for one bag and being very pleased with the quality. I noticed on Instagram that they were serving cold brew growlers, which are only available for in-person pick up. My wife and I rode our bikes down from midtown to give it a try / support local business. Upon arrival, we found a sign on the door that said "be back at 2:45p". One minute later, guy comes out and locks the door. I asked if there were any cold brew growlers available; he pointed to the sign - presumably to teach me how to tell time - and said "sure, when she gets back from lunch" and proceeds to walk away. Tip: a small independent business should not turn away the opportunity to make a sale / service a customer. With the recent irreparable damage done to the hospitality industry, you would think that employees and owners would do more to show their appreciation for those that are supporting their business. Needless to say, upon our return home I cancelled my subscription. read more

Really nice cafe and microroastery in Brooklyn. They had a lot of variety, minimal but nice interior design, and a really great presentation. Definitely plan on coming back for more. Their pour over was fantastic, just a nice experience overall. read more

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My Decaf latté was really good and smooth. Good underground ambiance in an industrial neighbourhood.

I recently had some time to kill and not being familiar with the Bushwick area, I decided to spend some time at Sey. Lovely coffee shop! The perfect decaf latte and a warm corner to read for awhile. Will definitely be back! read more