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Came shortly before 10 AM on a Sunday and there was no line. Upping to 5 stars because the espresso with oat milk and drip coffee were both amazing! They also carry pastries from L'imprimerie.
Sey is the kind of coffee café that makes you rethink what coffee can be. Special thanks to Yelp Elite Joseph A. (LA) for recommending this hidden gem! Tucked away in Bushwick lies coffee lovers paradise! The space is airy, minimal, and filled with natural light--basically a sanctuary for coffee purists. There are no gimmicks, it's all about highlighting the beans and their origins with precision. Sey is a great spot if you want to slow down. The vibe is calm, almost gallery-like, with greenery softening the industrial setting. The baristas know their craft inside out and are always happy to walk you through the tasting notes like you're about to embark on a tiny flavor journey. The staff are all super great, love their vibes! My pour-over was Ethiopian coffee. Never in my life have a tasted Ethiopian coffee bean. Sey is not your average cup of coffee, it's an experience. Bottom line: Sey is a temple for serious coffee lovers, and once you've tasted their beans, it's hard to go back to regular drip.
This coffee shop is simply superior. From the service, to the ambiance, to the coffee itself, my whole experience at Sey Coffee will be a memorable one. The coffee here is more simplistic, but that's because the flavor is in the bean itself, not in all the sugary additives that you get at most cafes. This is more for the purists, and I love that. Funny enough, I can't drink a ton of caffeine as I'm sensitive, but their decaf espresso had a ton of depth. It made me actually enjoy sipping and savoring. The sparkling water that comes along side your drink wakes up the senses in between sips, and I found that oddly refreshing. It made each sip taste like the first. Aaron and the other staff were super friendly too. I enjoyed sipping and reading during my stay. It made for the perfect recharge. Hope this helps!
Of course the coffee is amazing at sey. The light roasts delivering such unique fruity and tea-reminiscent flavors. However, people should go and try their teas. So underrated, and both of the teas I tried there were some of my favorites ever. I even bought a box of the Nantou Dark Series Oolong Tea from taiwan. Song tea is amazing. Service is fantastic, space is beautiful.
Great vibes and great coffee! This coffee shop has an inviting interior that makes you want to hangout and enjoy your coffee. The coffee was delicious and hot which was great on a cold rainy day. The only thing that wasn't great was the cookie it was a bit tough and didn't have much flavor. Other than that it was great coffee, service, and vibes.
I've ordered Sey beans online before but the hubby wanted to experience Sey in person. It's a large space with plenty of seating depending on what time you arrive, is lit by naturally bright light coming in through the windows, and has a minimalist vibe to it. I ordered a dirty chai while the hubby ordered a mocha. Both were okay and the coffee roast is so light that the flavor of coffee didn't come through whatsoever. I think the best way to enjoy Sey might be via a pour over.
Nice coffee shop, but quite difficult to find, lol. Nice variety of seating and super friendly and pleasant folks here. Good coffee and welcoming atmosphere was perfect as a coffee shop, espcially after coming from a clinical feeling place just before this:)
This is where you want to come as a coffee lover in NYC. So far it's unmatched for me. Fantastic experience from beginning to end. This shop is at the pinnacle of coffee roasting in New York City and the possibly the world. The small hot latte I had was one of the best I've had at a coffee shop. I also bought a bag of Jhonatan Pito beans and I love them already. I really appreciate the garage-style door and the plants; I can't wait to come back here when it's warmer!
High-quality coffee in BK! They do an amazing job of sourcing their coffee at Sey. The flavor is rich and smooth. The space itself is relaxing and casual. They have a strict rule when it comes to laptops (only allowed in certain sections). This is nice, but just keep this in mind if you want to work- if the laptop section is full, they will not let you use your laptop in the other areas.
very cute spot with some seating but definitely gets busy so may be tough to find a spot esp on the weekend, but vibes are good! i got a cortado with oat milk and my friend got a flat white with oat milk as well. the espresso was okay, not my personal favorite but i did like the taste with a higher milk to espresso ratio. i do want to go back and try the pour over. service was quick & there are pastries available
Very light strong coffee with cute cups. The place is very cute and open and would not expect it in the neighborhood. I would skip the tea in the future as it felt like a cold brew tea and too light in flavor. But the coffee hot and cold were delicious.
Best coffee in NY!! I could already smell the perfectly roasted beans from walking past this place. It's a great, refreshing coffee scent. I got an iced latte, and the taste was amazing! Good flavor, but not bitter at all, and was very smooth. The line might look intimidating at first, but coffee is actually really quick to make, so it's definitely worth it!
Great coffee. Cute industrial vibes. But this sausage roll freaked me tf out. Had to take out the sausage entirely, giving uncooked. The other croissant was kinda dry. I would only come here for the coffee.
Walking past this place on my way to a hair appointment the week prior and was immediately drawn to the open space and simple yet greenery filled decor. This space is a place you can comfortably work from or socialize intimately with friends. Love their range of savory and sweet pastries which were quiet delicious that I ordered some twice (to-go). Service was also efficient and attentive - would definitely visit again and intend to! read more
The ambiance and decor of this coffee shop was awesome. I loved the music they were playing... definitely a vibe and a lot of open seating to relax. The staff were attentive and took my order right away! I ordered a mocha with oat milk. It was light and tasty... the mocha was not overwhelming which is what I like. I am not from New York so I won't be able to visit again soon but if I am in the area, I would stop again to try another drink! read more
I've always seen Sey beans being used for pourovers at a bunch of coffee shops, but never actually visited the actual shop until recently. Was pretty excited, as I kept hearing raving reviews. I only got an iced latte, since pourovers after 12pm keep me up at night. Am looking forward to trying their lighter roasts next time. The staff seemed friendly too, would love to ask about their coffees when there are fewer people around. The space itself is beautiful. Lots of natural light pouring in, plenty of open wooden seating, and greenery spanning the walls. However, the line is a little poorly situated and blocks the exit. There's no menu visible in line, so you can't look at what you want ahead of time. It was also WAY too loud, just from the sheer amount of people chatting. They don't allow laptops, but with that amount of noise you wouldn't be able to focus anyways. read more
5 months ago
After hearing so many great things about Sey, I had to check it out for myself! Since it was a warm day, I ordered an Iced Latte. I honestly was a little disappointed because sure it was good, but it did not meet all the hype surrounding it. Maybe it was an off-day or they do better with a different type of drink. I appreciated presentation of the latte on the little tray, and it was accompanied with a glass of sparkling water which I enjoyed. The staff was nice and the ambience was good, though I felt like there was limited seating. Also, don't plan on coming here if you wanted to find a cafe to get some work done because there are stickers on a majority of the tables indicating that they do not allow laptops (there was 1 section where there were people working on laptops). While I enjoyed my time here, I'm not sure if I would go out of my way for a coffee here again. read more
3 years ago
Such a great place for coffee especially since they roast their beans in house. A little out of the way from everything else, but it draws a crowd. Seems that they rotate their beans every so often. Iced cappuccino was amazing. The milk they use is oat milk for their drinks. The roast was nice and nutty. Not too acidic. Prices include tax and tip which makes this one of the best and cheapest cups of cappuccinos I've had in NYC. read more
2 years ago
I've been really wanting to come here for quite some time, as I've heard it's one of the best specialty coffee roasters in the city. We came around 2 PM on a weekend, and it was absolutely packed. Every seat taken, and we just got lucky with someone leaving right as we got our coffee. The interior is really nice and airy with lots of lighting; great place to hang with someone! I got the cortado, and this was really spectacular. The best way to describe it is that it tasted like a pour over with its flavor condensed into an espresso drink. The typical darkness and bitterness that you find in a cortado wasn't there, but was replaced with a light fruitiness. Truly special. The cortado naturally was also prepared super well, with a great balance of milk. They also serve it with some sparkling water as a palette cleanser! Definitely an awesome spot if you want great coffee! read more
EVERYTHING about this place screams GOOD VIBES. Such an industrial, eclectic, natural environment. Plants - everywhere. I'm here for it! I went here with family and instantly fell in love with it. The moment you walk in, you are greeted by whoever is at the register. The employees are super nice and very knowledgeable of what they sell. I get my usually, iced chai latte with oat milk. Always made to perfect. Always refreshing. I love how they provide a pallet cleanser! And if you're in the mood for a tasty treat, do yourself a favor and get their banana bread before they run out. It's so moist and delicious and it was toddler approved! Highly recommend this place for the ambiance and drinks. read more
6 months ago
Sey Coffee has a laid-back vibe with a cozy setup. Dog lovers will appreciate the frequent canine visitors. Laptops are a bit restricted, but there are exceptions at the high top seats. The coffee tends to be on the bitter side, but hey, the jalapeño cheese croissant is a must-try! read more
I loved my visit here to Sey. I was in-between plans in the area, so I stopped by Sey for a quick pitstop. The indoor setup is great, and it caters to both a lively crowd and individuals just trying to catch-up on some work. I got the cold brew here which was very rich and flavorful. I'm definitely adding Sey to my list of spots to visit when I'm back in the area! read more
I am not exaggerating when I say this was the best americano of my life. I would literally fly to NYC to come here again. Also, I selected a bag of beans to buy and the barista kindly asked if I was aware the bag was $50 - it was a rare geisha. I didn't know that and I was thankful for his help!! I bought a $26 bag instead and don't regret a cent spent!!!! read more
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I love Sey. It is my go-to cafe for mid-day and weekends. The first time I walked in on a Saturday morning/afternoon, the place was bumping hip hop, like a day-time club cafe with plants and natural light streaming in from the skylight. I felt like all the artsy interesting Bushwick people come here to socialize, work or meet. The music is more chill during the week when people are working on their laptops in the designated area. I go for not only the vibe but also the product. I love their coffee drinks and their cookies -- you can't go wrong. The staff are all very friendly every time I've interacted with them. It is also a gratuity-free establishment so I'm sure that has something to do with the employees' happiness and work satisfaction. So lucky this gem is a short walk from my home. read more
1 year ago
Overall, 4.5/5 but I will bump it to a 5 for good vibes and experience! This was truly a higher end coffee snob experience. The interior was well decorated with lots of plants of different sorts. It was pretty busy Saturday afternoon and it took a bit to find seating but I understand why. High quality coffee drinks with good vibes can be hard to come by! I got the "Enrique Merino" Single Cup (so kind of a pour over) for $10 and it came in a really nice set up with a cup of sparkling water to cleanse your palette, a little card to tell you about the coffee beans you're consuming, etc. Definitely try this in the cafe if you have the time because it's worth the experience! I found the coffee to be fruity & floral with low acidity. It's definitely a unique profile that's worth trying. The only downside is that it was too diluted, but other than that, very delicious cup of coffee! Copped a box of beans that they roast in house. Seems like they rotate their coffee selection pretty often here. It's expensive but the high quality coffee and experience is worth it. read more
Magnificent space with gorgeous plants galore. They have several levels of seating: high top tables, bar seating, and a bench area. I would love if a place like Sey Coffee were part of my daily routine. The iced tea that had "honeydew and maple syrup" was like those wines that have the tasting notes of chocolate; all listed flavors were non-existent. Iced coffee is solid though. read more
3 years ago
Super cute coffee shop with nice and calm inside and plenty of room to work. Lots of plants, benches, and plenty of coffee drinks and pastries to fuel you. read more
I popped in here as it was in the area of my salon and I have had it bookmarked for a while. It's a very cute coffee shop and gets lots of natural light. There is a pretty good amount of seating, both in the front of the shop and the back of the shop. They have a small selection of coffee and tea to choose from, though you can tell they are intentional about the coffees they showcase. They also have a small selection of pastries to choose from. I would definitely recommend coming here if looking for a cool coffee shop to sit and relax in or catch up with a friend. read more
3 years ago
Stopped by here twice while visiting New York from LA. As somebody who is super into coffee, the industry, and the whole art of brewing/roasting, it was a no brainer to come give this place a try. "Best Roaster in the US" "Best coffee in New York" These are 2 of the most common things I've heard about Sey. I've tried their beans once back home at a shop in LA. Honestly, wasn't too impressed. It was some washed Ethiopian that was brewed on a v60, which is my usual preferred way of brewing. During my 2 visits here, I got about 5 drinks. An iced oat milk latte, a hot oat milk latte, an iced coffee, single origin espresso, and the Danche single cup brew. I'm going to start off with the weak and that's the iced oat milk latte. Honestly, I'm not a fan of iced oat lattes in general, but I think Sey's is very underwhelming. If you like the taste of just iced oat milk, I think it's probably for you. I'm not sure if it's their ratios for iced lattes or their extremely light roasts get drowned out by the oat milk, but hardly any coffee was tasted. That's however about as far as the negatives I have for Sey. I have a picture of the hot oat milk latte and I think the picture is just a testament to the skill of the baristas that work at Sey. Perfectly frothed oat milk that wasn't littered with tons of big air bubbles. As somebody who has been disappointed in many coffee shops over piss poor milk frothing, I was super impressed when I walked over to pick up the latte. This is one of the few shops where I didn't feel like I could've just frothed it better on my machine at home. The hot latte was also a different experience than the iced. The coffee was there but very faint. It made me wonder if just adding ice muted the flavor of the coffee since chilling drinks tends to do that (hence why alcohol chilled is easier to drink). The iced coffee was also pretty good. I forgot what roast they had that day, but it was on the nuttier with a tad bit of sweetness to me. When I asked the barista in front how they make their iced coffee, I was told they brew it over a cold block and blast it with liquid nitrogen to help preserve the flavors. Not sure if I heard it wrong, but it was what intrigued me to try it. The single origin espresso was also pretty good. Hardly any astringency and was very much on the fruitier end. Something I think alot of shops aren't brave enough to put on their menu (and for good reason because it's hard to do well) but I very much enjoyed this one. The 2 single cups that I got were also pretty decent. One was the Danche and I forgot what the other was. I'm going to refrain from calling them what they aren't, which is a pour over. They're brewed on aeropresses and to be honest, while it isn't my preferred brewer, I didn't have issues with the cups I got. Both were very enjoyable and I felt like they were better than the pour over using Sey beans that I had back at home. So is this the best coffee in the US or in NY? I think that really depends on the person. I LOVED the texture of the oat milk and have tons of respect for the barista who made that because it's not an easy feat and one 99% of coffee shops don't do well. All my other drinks with the exception of the iced latte were great. I loved being able to just ask brewing questions to the baristas and having them share what they do. Personally for me, this easily in my top 2 for coffee shops I had during my week and half in New York. The other shop I would have in my top 2 is just one that brews how I prefer my coffee, which is more tea-like. read more
3 years ago
Very nice clean coffee shop. Cannot say I am an expert on coffee but the ice coffee I ordered was enjoyable. Lots of single origin beans that make for a nice gift. The box was very cute and the recipient seemed to enjoy it a lot. read more
3 years ago
LOVE SEY --- I got an iced latte and croissant , I love that they also provide a little glass of water with each order. The only con is that laptops are not allowed but that also totally makes sense given the limited space and seating and wanting to have room for everyone. (Go to Swallow Cafe across the street if you need your laptop tho!) I loved seeing other people reading books and having in person conversations instead of being hidden behind the little rectangle slot machines we call cell phones. Will be back again and again and again! read more
Fantastic charming coffee shop that definitely lives up to the hype!! Had so many friends recommend this place to me and so happy I made the trip out to try it. Interior space is absolutely wonderful, so vibrant and unique and open, but it gets super crowded so it is definitely difficult to find space to sit! Super friendly staff and great prices for the coffee. We ordered a latte, which was so so creamy and delightful with great espresso flavor. The drip coffee today was super well-rounded and had a great body, not too acidic or fruity which I prefer. Will definitely be back!! read more
High quality coffee in Bushwick with a light and airy vibe. There's various seating but some are laptop free. It's always crowded and for good reason - the coffee is exquisite. I'll definitely be back and would love to grab some of their beans to try - they source and roast their own beans and are super intentional about the entire process! read more
2 years ago
Seating fills up quick but the interior is very relaxing anc well-lot from natural lighting (one of the reasons I've been here a few times already)! Can get a little noisy and no laptop policy most of the time. The coffee is great and they do pour overs, lattes, etc which come with a glass of sparkling water! They also have some pastries! They also sell their own beans and coffee-making tools off to the side. Service is great and are pretty knowledgeable on any coffee-related questions! read more
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3 years ago
Sey is well known for producing extremely light roasted coffees. I'd go back again to take in the really nice ambiance, sip a tea (or a cheaper coffee option), and buy a box of beans to brew at home. I got a pourover of the Danche, which came in a glass jug with a small cup to drink from. It also came with a side of sparkling water as a palate cleanser. The jug was really hot to the touch and hard to hold, so maybe they should have used a different vessel to hold the freshly brewed coffee. The coffee felt a bit under extracted (watery?) compared to how I prefer mine. My friend got one of their iced teas (they sell Song Tea) and that had the depth of flavor that I was expecting the coffee to have. I also bought a box of their Bukeye roast to go, and frankly liked the results I got with a v60 (brewing 15.5g at 1:17, 30 second bloom, 4 min total brew time) more than what I was served from their cafe. read more
1 year ago
beautiful space with solid coffee, the only thing is that it's SUPER packed like literally all the time and in the middle of nowhere coffee: ice americano is smooth and slightly bitter, i rlly like it! banana bread was very thick and banana-y with various spices space: skylights are the theme here. many of the seats are laptop free, the only place you can use your laptop is by the back area facing the wall btw! read more
3 years ago
The biggest appeal of Sey for me is the interior and space. It is brightly lit by all the sunlight windows in the ceiling. It also has a lot of greenery that creates an inviting space for conversations amongst friends. The coffee honestly reminds me of blue bottle (my personal hot take) so I wasn't super impressed. But I heard from a friend that slot o f different coffee shops use their beans. They have their own roasters that you can see right behind the main area. And if you're lucky you'll get to see their resident dog! read more
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18 Grattan St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
East Williamsburg, Bushwick
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