This place appears to actually be a co-working space due to the fact that 50% of the tables were people working on their laptops on a Sunday afternoon. They're losing business from letting people hang out for hours. Our meals were nice, but we won't be returning unless they ban laptops or implement some kind of rule about how long someone can take up a table. read more

Fantastic dry cappuccino at this lovely and small neighborhood spot that is tucked away in Greenwood/South Slope. You'll find tiny kids with parents, folks with laptops and happy coffee meetups, inside. Sweet dogs plus a cafe table or two and wooden benches for fresh-air lovers, outside. My barista shared that this is mostly a locals' only joint because the neighborhood is largely residential. I'm fine with that, tbh--remember the days when cafes didn't feel like transit centers? Yeah! This place right here. There's a solid selection of pastries/treats and a delicious sandwich program. They don't have gluten-breads and will make you your sammie, breadless, if that is your wish. And, there are a few customers who bring in their own gluten-free breads because Southside Coffee's fillings are that sublime. (Think about that: bringing your own bread to a place just to have them make you sandwich. That is devotion and focus, y'all. Make no mistake.) I'm happy to have found a low-key charming outpost near my kick boxing studio that is off the beaten commercial path. I'll return for sure! read more

This was my go to coffee shop during the pandemic, however over time I noticed how bad there customer service is. The girl behind the counter who makes the actual coffee is one of the rudest individuals I've ever dealt with. She rudely asked me to get off the phone because she couldn't hear me over the ac unit & the music, meanwhile I was speaking directly to the guy who takes the order and he heard me perfectly. Not to mention I ordered the same thing every day for over six months so he already knew my order previous to her interjection. This was only one of the negative interactions I've had here, there have been others & I have witnessed other bitchy comments/things done. The owners should be ashamed of the people they have running this place day to day. As for the coffee itself it is okay, the breakfast sandwiches and homebaked treats are really good & unique. However, I stopped giving my money to this place because they dont deserve it. If you want quality coffee & a good experience go to bread and joe or casita de brooklyn!!! read more

Southside is lovely. I got the cortado which was definitely just what I needed. I pointed out a pastry I wanted even though I had no idea what it was. She explained to me it was coconut lime something or other. I said OK sounds good. I was right. It's a small space that makes the most of it with seating. I like that it's on a quiet corner in the neighborhood and gets plenty of sunlight. I did some studying and like other reviewers have noted, there were plenty of people in there with their Macs. I wish we talked to each other more in coffee shops because it would be more fun. A lot of cute hipster boys. I would initiate, but everyone looks so serious and concentrated on whatever they're doing. I digress. The barista was very kind. Southside is great. Bye. read more

Yes, the coffee is that good. I knew it was going to be that good before I even sipped it - I could see and smell the quality. I had wanted to try this place because I had been reading about Intelligensia roasting. It's a little dear, so I can't make this a daily habit. Fortunately for us coffee geeks there are plenty of hipsters in the South Slope with disposable cash. read more

Great coffee, free wifi and a friendly staff. Asked for water and the guy gave me a tap option instead of charging for a bottle. More plugins for laptops would be nice but I can't complain. read more

recently opened by a few of Tea Lounge's top baristas, Southside offers the tastiest, most skillfully-crafted espresso coffee you will find in NYC. -best coffee in NYC, hands down. -simple, spacious (by brooklyn standards) environment, with large windows that are excellent for people watching. -friendly, badass baristas read more

So I live about a block away and feeling the need to get out of my lousy apartment for a more conducive environment to study and work in, I figured I would finally give this place a try. I'm tired of dragging myself to the tea lounge which is uncomfortably crowded, dark, and just doesn't do it for me anymore but once in awhile. I'm at Southside Coffee 4-5 days a week for hours because it is super convenient and I can check on the capacity by merely walking down the block. The coffee is excellent though I wish refills were occasionally on the house for regulars. It would be a nice reminder of customer appreciate once in awhile. The seating is comfortable, WiFi almost always reliable (if it stalls, they'll reboot it quickly if someone lets them know), the ambiance plain and simple and not visually busy. The clientele is nice mix representative of the area. The baristas are always friendly, well-mannered, and laid back and without the pretension often felt at the Tea Lounge. I have witnessed that they are very social with customers (although I haven't personally been asked about myself like others have for that extra personal touch). My one and only REAL gripe is that the music played, almost always selected by the barista on duty, is absolutely horrid. It is either too "artsy fartsy" indie music or some other intolerable noise. For instance, today we have the pleasure of listening to medium-hard core rap full of profanities and it is rather offensive. I come here to relax, study and work, and "get away" and the music, often too loud, isn't conducive to such an environment. On a few occasions, the music has been so intrusive, I've attempted to put on my iPod and listen to my own music but the volume at which they play theirs, makes listening to my iPod impossible as I hear theirs over mine unless mine is turned up so loud it hurts my ears. My suggestions to them for improvement are as follows: First, offer a wider selection of decaf drinks (currently the only decaf is a decaf Americano). When I'm in here past 4pm, I would prefer decaf. Second, I would increase the lighting a little to make reading easier on the eyes. Third, I would recommend serving something other than the typical carbohydrate grenades known as scones and croissants. While delicious, they're not exactly. Reasonably priced fresh fruit would be great...say $1 bananas, apples, oranges, etc. Fourth, I would recommend, during this fall weather, keeping the outside seating area more tidy. Sweeping the leaves and other dirt and crime blowing around would make sitting outside more pleasurable. Lastly and perhaps the most important, please remember that the music played is meant to be SOFT background music not to be played at a volume that is distracting when customers are trying to read, work, or study. I understand that the baristas need audible entertainment but not at a volume that is at the expense of the customers. Today's offensive, profanity-ridden rap is not welcome in my ears and will very shortly encourage me to leave. Choice of music is subjective so choose as you will but have it at a volume that if I decide that I'd rather listen to my own iPod, I can do so without hearing the house music over my own. The volume of the music is consistently annoying. I realize that this isn't a library but it's not a dance club either. Remember...background music... Other than that, this place is great and I will continue coming here...if for nothing else but the great coffee and convenient location. I encourage them to claim their facebook fan page to accept such suggestions and encourage customer interaction! read more

Okay. So I mentioned the delectable chocolate-vanilla creation below. It is actually a chocolate financier and it's from Colson Patisserie. It just made Time Out's list of the best things they've ate all year. Southside doesn't have them all the time, but oh dear god, when they do....I don't know how to complete this sentence, but it should end with a Southside latte. Chocolate financier + latte = all you will ever need. read more

I liked it. Not quite as rustic as my old Pittsburgh favorite coffee junt, but it has a pleasant locals vibe and lacks the SUV strollers which clog up the various cafés above Prospect. I liked my chai, my coffeeing partner liked his cappuccino (which had some tasteful art, too, I must say!) I didn't much like the fact that the pastry offerings in the middle of the afternoon were so slim as that spells disaster for the next time I visit, exhausted and craving a cookie after work, but... I'll be back. read more

I dig this place. It's super low-key, has good coffee, fun staff, plays decent music at a reasonable volume, and gives off a friendly vibe. Has a window-front counter with bar stools, a handful of wooden tables with chairs, and a comfy black leather couch w/ two sofa chairs. Free wifi. Cash only. $3 for an iced Americano. It's a bit of a trek from my place in Gowanus, but it's worth it for a serious work/study session. They serve a handful of baked goodies, but no hardcore mealtime fare. read more

Intelligentsia really makes for nice lattes. This place is incredibly chill, operates on library decibel levels. Makes for a studious hang while you work. read more

Great place. The coffee is great, though it took me a while to get used to it. Espresso drinks are some of the best around. Baristas are very friendly, funny, and like geeking out about coffee and food, which is great. It's a great place to share a coffee with a friend, but I have a hard time getting any work done there. Maybe it's the smallness or the furniture layout, but every social interaction feels amplified and difficult to tune out and I can never concentrate. Sometimes it feels a little too socially bubbly and highschoolish, but maybe that's my insecurity talking. read more

This is a comfortable neighborhood-type place with first-rate coffee. When I write up my "top ten coffee places" list on Yelp this is where I'll begin. read more

Great place and the staff is awesome. By far the best coffee shop in all of Brooklyn...love it.

Even though the name say, Southside coffee . They also serve tea too....Yeaaaa.... Because I'm a, tea person. Plus they have Wi-Fi too....... Oh yeaaaa.... Winning... LoL read more

Love this place. Great coffee, amazing sandwiches. I don't know why people say it isn't kid friendly, we go with our kids all the time.

Depending on which barista serves you, you may just have the best cup of coffee in NY.

One of the best shops in Brooklyn. Excellent coffee, exquisitely pulled espresso, and friendly baristas. Tasteful, subdued decore lets you concentrate on your friends or your work. A neighborhood gem. read more

There are lots of coffee shops in NYC. This was very good but like I said there are a lot of good coffee shops in NYC. I've been here a few times and for what ever reason this hasn't stood out above the rest. However, maybe I needed a little more coffee before writing this review. read more

I got in right as they were closing early due to the holidays. As an apology, they gave me some pastries and very nicely recommended other coffeeshops in the area. Great guys! read more

This place has the best breakfast sandwiches in south slope with interesting combinations, not just the standards. They are made with lots of care. I wake up in the morning thinking about the Southside sandwich or the one with kale. Service is always friendly too. The neighborhood is lucky to have Southside! read more

I'm currently drinking their delicious ice coffee, and I must say, it dawned on me to write a poor review just to keep this place as intimate, cool, and cozy as it is today. But alas, I'm an honest man. The coffee's great, the dudes who run the place are cool and kind, and the atmosphere is exactly what I look for in a coffee place. Not as loud and stressful as Gorilla, in the North Slope (and thank God for that). read more

I just found this shop via Yelp. It is in a nice quite area and never really crowded. Wifi and awesome Espresso. I only drink Espresso and I can't review anything else. What is important to me is when the barista discards your espresso because it wasn't up to his standards, that is why I am rating this place 5 stars read more

Really good mochas. I didn't expect to find good coffee in the world anymore, but this place makes me happy. I wish they had the mini chocolate swirl muffins again, they were really tasty. Their munchables selection is a bit slim, but as long as the coffee is good, the munchables don't really matter. read more

This is a friendly neighborhood coffee shop with excellent breakfast sandwiches. A regular stop for me when I'm in the area.

I've got a friend from Seattle who used to visit nyc and say: "Aren't you pissed you can't get a good latte in the whole damn city??" I didn't know what he was talking about until I visited him on his home turf and drank some of the lattes in Seattle's finer coffee shops. I had no idea coffee could be that good. That was a few years back and basically I forgot how good coffee could be until...Southside. I wandered in here a couple months back and had the creamiest, most deliciousest latte I had since Seattle and I daresay, Southside's might have been even better. They use Black Cat espresso and take the care to properly dose and tamp their portafilters and finish off the pour with commendable latte art. Now I am ruined. I used to drink my home made krups-built lattes not realizing how mediocre they were for the paucity of available coffee in the neighborhood. But now that I have had Southside's delicious lattes, not even the recession can keep me away! read more

Insanely great. The dudes who run this place are awesome and the coffee is delicious.

I'm writing this simply to offset the utter idiocy and cluelessness of "sugainmytea," who completely deserves any kind of snark he/she gets for that review. I'm a regular at Southside (seriously, I'm there almost every day), and if there is ANYTHING to critique about the place, it's NOT the customer service. These guys go out of their way to be nice to people. Unless you're one of those crusty old-NY "regular coffee" types, they will invariably welcome you in, strike up a conversation with you, ask you how your day is going (and they really want to know!). It's one of the real benefits of a place run by transplants from Chicago, Portland, and Minnesota -- they serve high-end espresso with a very down-to-earth, friendly attitude. And yes, "sugainmytea," they close at 8, not 7. Perhaps you forgot to spring forward this year for daylight saving time? Are you finding that you're always late for movies now too? read more

I came here early on Saturday (9am) and was able to choose from a few different tables. Usually, it's very crowded in the later hours, so you should get there early. I really like this place if you get a spot to sit as it's pleasantly busy and offers great light and a nice space to work. The chai that I ordered was rather pricey and a little bit too strong, but I'd stand by their chocolate chip cookie any day. The only drawback was that they left the door open and after a few hours, I was frigid and left promptly. read more

As I was on my way to my gym yesterday, I needed a quick pick me up. I live two blocks away from Southside coffee, and am not a coffee house type of dude, but this place deserves my input. I ordered an espresso shot. The barista that served me, was very friendly and one particular thing that I must mention, was that he actually tasted the espresso before serving me. I appreciate that because it ensured me that I was getting a fresh shot...rather than some watered down one. He tasted it and he assure me of its freshness. Man, he was right, that shot was super fresh and it gave me an instant jolt of energy. It was by far one of the best shot of espresso I've ever tasted, it was different from other places must be the type of coffee that they use. Am not a fan yet of the actual venue, but am a fan of the goods that they provide. Thank you Southside, for that supershot of espresso! Ps-the shot of espresso helped me stay focus through my workout! read more

I live 3 blocks away, so I was thrilled to have this place in my neighborhood. First the plusses - they make a great espresso, iced latte, etc... All the owners/workers are the perfect combo of friendly/efficient. There are nice benches and tables outside to enjoy your drink in the fall. They small amount of snacks they have there are good, but I wish there were more choices. They could use a little more in the way of decor and comfy furniture to make inside lounging more fun, but I guess that is my only complaint for an otherwise great place. read more

Pros: The coffee here is fabulous, intelligentsia beans, really nicely pulled coffee. Cons: the acoustics make the room REALLY loud. read more

Off the grid, lay back vibe, friendly staff.. Attracts locals because it's not on the more main stream streets like 5th or 7th ave. This is one of those places where you could get work done and hang out there all day without anyone bugging you. My only qualm is that they don't have iced green tea, which I feel is a staple for a coffee shop, right?! read more

My favorite cafe !! They make the most delicious lattes and hot chocolate. If you are going to get the hot chocolate .. Do add a vanilla marshmallow !! You can never go wrong with any of their pastries . I always had a good one but always forget the name haha . Their baristas are indeed skilled with steaming the milk. ( I'm very anal when I see the milk being steam with big bubbles = sour milk ) read more

Really good coffee. It is difficult to find good strong coffee and they have it. I will go back and suggest others try it out too. Way better than Starchucks! And not corporate. read more

This is easily my favorite coffee shop in Brooklyn, and probably my favorite in the entire city. I'm partial because I live in the area, but I've brought friends from other neighborhoods and out-of-towners here, and they've also dug it a lot. Southside is awesome because: - The coffee is delicious. I'm a big fan of the mocha. Also, I had my first cortado here, and I think the way one particular barista makes it is the platonic ideal. Their regular cup of joe is also tops. - The sweets (muffins, scones, etc.) are great. - The baristas are always super nice and chill. - They play the BEST music. I've heard Teddy Pendergrass, '90s alt rock, Nina Simone (often), and quality country here. And the volume is always at the perfect level -- loud enough to hear your favorite song, but soft enough that it's not distracting. - It's a great place to hang out. It's cozy but not tiny, there's lots of windows (I hate when coffee shops feel like dungeons), and there's lots of outlets if you need to plug in and work. And since they ask patrons to refrain from talking on cell phones in the shop, you won't have to listen to someone's unnecessarily loud conversation while drinking your coffee. The only thing I would change about this place is the hours. They close at 6, which is perfectly reasonable considering they open at 7am, but if they were open later, I would definitely come here for an after dinner coffee and treat. But you know, whatever, it's still the best coffee shop around. read more

Really delicious breakfast sandwiches and coffee that will perk you right up on a cold or hungover morning. The breakfast sandwiches are thoughtfully composed with quality ingredients and are super fresh. If anything on a biscuit is available when you go, get it! Guessing word is out because last weekend there were 20 minute waits for breakfast orders. This spot is very small and people (guessing locals) tend to linger at the tables for VERY long periods of time over a single cup of coffee while other people are standing there waiting with food in their hands. Hence, ive gotten takeout when i didnt intend to. Overall cozy and very tasty. read more

I love Southside Coffee. The staff is friendly, the pastries are to die for, and of course, the coffee is hands down the best I've ever had. Each cup is made to perfection - they never skip a beat. My only complaint is their level of service with respect to speed. They are SLOW - slow as molasses! I can't even tell you how many times I have straight-up walked out of this place completely pissed off because I had been waiting 10-15 minutes in a line of only about 3 people. I could understand waiting that long if the line was out the door, but there has never been more than 3-4 people on the line before (unless it's peak time on a Saturday morning) and the wait is still forever. I understand that this place isn't Starbucks, and they take their time to make each cup - but seriously, when you make me late for work, it's an issue! I love this place, but I only come here once a week, as opposed to 3-4 times a week, simply because of their slow service - I can't afford to be late to work every day! read more

Very well prepared coffee, but rudeness from the bearded guy (owner? barista) means I'll never return. If you are part of the club you can have the run of the place, if you're new or trying to figure out the routine there, be prepared to be vibed right out the door. read more