Cute, well-decorated coffee shop. Relatively quiet so it's a good place to read or work.

I just don't understand why folks whine about the $ 5.00 minimum for credit cards? Most places I go require a minimum, sometimes as high as $ 20.00. I love the delicious coffee and baked goods and the beautiful space! It's my haven and I'm thankful that I live so close by. Keep up the good work Sweetleaf! Let the haters hate or here's an idea, let's go to where they work and write reviews about them :) read more

Great service and even better drinks! I definitely recommend the hot cocoa. Defintiely comimg back.

So dope u gotta experience it for urself. Every bakery item in the case made me salivate beyond belief. The staff is really cool/friendly. check it out before it gets to hip/crowded. Coffee was pretty avg read more

Sweetleaf Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Being in Greenpoint, I had to visit Sweetleaf as a friend of mine had recommended it. It is quite noticeable from the street as it has the big words "Sweetleaf" on the side of this hipster, brick garage. Ample street parking. The atmosphere is great with bar seating, plenty of small tables, a bench, and a larger table that can fit up to 8-10 people. The music here is a little loud, but if you're the type not to be bother by it, it shouldn't be an issue. It's a great hang out spot to meet friends or to do work on a laptop (which almost everyone here is on). During warmer days, they open the front garage door for more outdoor seating. As far as I know, you can order one thing and stay as long as you want. Free wifi as well. They have different drip coffees available, cold brews, teas, as well as iced drinks. I ordered the Ethiopian drip coffee and it's great - it has a sort of tea taste to the coffee (which is maybe why they named the place "sweetleaf.") Price of coffee is typical of a shop like this. You can get a med coffee for $2.50. I heard the rocket fuel is a must so I'm going to order that in a bit. Overall, great chill place to study, do work, or hang out with a friend. Quality coffee. Haven't had a problem with the staff as per the other reviews. Not disappointed and definitely recommend! read more

I've been going to sweetleaf since the day they opened. I'm a total coffee snob, and am VERY particular not only about the coffee beans that are used, but also how the beans are ground, measured, tampered, steamed. If you let espresso sit for longer than 30 seconds, it becomes acidic and disgusting. Therefore it needs to drank immediately or neutralized with milk, milk alternative (sweetleaf has soy and almond!), or water. They use Red Fox beans, which are roasted in house, which are so much better than silly Stumptown which is over saturating the market just like Starbucks. So obviously, I'm SUPER PICKY about my baristas. I won't let just anyone make my coffee, but I trust every single barista at Sweetleaf to take the time to make the espresso properly. If it isn't up to my ridiculously high class standards, I'll ask them to remake it. It's happened twice. Both times with new employees. They were extremely accommodating, happy to learn, and had great attitudes about it. I respect those personality traits SO MUCH. Recently, Sweetleaf had a huge employee turn over -- which I think was good, because there was definitely a really awful individual working there. That person is thankfully gone now and has been replaced with such wonderful, talented and kind people. I've had some conversations with the manager (he's so friendly and nice!!) and with the conversations we've had, it's obvious that he has worked so hard to make this place a warm, inviting community space in Greenpoint. And that's exactly what it has become. I appreciate all of the hard working people at Sweetleaf SO MUCH. They're really great, talented baristas and individuals. They aren't there for a "college job" they're there because the LOVE coffee and working with people. It shows in their craftsmanship and the way they interact with others. Did I mention they're really great?! They're really great. So great. The greatest. All of their specialty drinks are AMAZING. Rocket Fuel is a must try for those who like to be well caffeinated. So is the strawberry iced tea (I like to put milk in mine, but I'm weird.) All of their teas are brewed perfectly on point. My English godmother would approve - which says a lot. I love walking in there and seeing the owner and other employees working on new brew and concoctions. He'll have 16 or so cups of coffee sitting out on a big table - experimenting and perfecting every last drop. I have so much respect to people who are SO DEDICATED to their craft. Thank you, Sweetleaf, for being such a shining, warm, loving, space. You've enriched my life and caffeine addiction entirely. I look forward to every drink to come!!! The only thing I wish they'd do differently is have later hours. There is no where to go in Greenpoint past 8pm for coffee. It would be so amazing if they were open until 10pm or 12am or even later!! So many people have told me they wished that were the case. So hopefully sweetleaf will take that into consideration! It would also be cool to run an open mic there. So many possibilities! I think I'll go there now. XO Kate Ball read more

Service here is always super friendly! The male employee who usually wears a hat is wonderful and he always puts my lid and straw in my iced black coffee. Very appreciated. It's a small thing but I really appreciate not having to carry all of my stuff with an open cup of coffee over to the lids and straws. I also really love their baked goods and the vegan selections. My favorites are the Cherry Oat scones and the tropical muffins. read more

So surprised to see all the bad reviews about the service here. Yeah, they don't treat you like a visiting sultan but they sell you good coffee. Pretty simple. Music is a bit loud but at least it isn't the same drivel as you hear at starbucks and the like. Good place to go into laptop mode since there's ample table and bar seating. The iced rocket fuel is nice but I'm generally a drip coffee guy. Dunno if this is just me but I swear that the hot drip coffee packs mad caffeine. read more

The ambience is nice in there and even though I live very close, I only just tried their coffee a few days ago. I ordered a large black coffee and took it home to mix it myself with some oat milk. I was surprised that it was beyond bad since the place seems to always be busy. They charged about a dollar more than a regular diner. That wasn't the issue though. The coffee just tasted awful. read more

I've been coming to this Sweetleaf location for quite some time now and the sum of my all of my individual experiences here has amounted to exceptional customer service, exceptional cleanliness, exceptional ambiance, and great quality product. A few months ago, I had a small bone to pick with the owner about the price on an item and the label of the price so I emailed Sweetleaf directly to give them the opportunity to explain/ correct the issue and they did!!!! It might have been the owner himself who responded, but regardless, they carefully evaluated my comment/ question and provided a full explanation in order to give me my answer AND took corrective action. I was grateful to be heard and treated so respectfully. BUT, the most important thing to me is customer service at any establishment. Every single barista, cashier, and server that I have interacted with here has been more than polite to me. They are hospitable, welcoming, and so kind! Thank you for always letting me loiter and use your wifi in your beautiful, spacious, cafe!!! read more

I place my order, and pull forward to find my drinks ready to go, by a young lady with again a pleasant disposition and smile and in this day and age I'm astounded at the level of efficiency and positive attitude these two baristas showed today. I will definitely be returning, if not for coffee, perhaps just for a dose of pleasantries and a positive start to my day. read more

Excellent iced coffee, terrific vibe, awesome music Perfect place to hang out, reflect, feel, and just be read more

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I came here 5/25/18 The owner was very disgusting ! I came in to order a meal they ran out of that product which is understandable it was 12:16 pm in the afternoon. Meanwhile I proceeded to sit down anyways and figure out where to eat next when the owner walks up to my table and sits down and says "did you order anything thing from here" i responded no you guys ran out of what i wanted he then said "You have to leave if your not going to order anything, its impolite to use my wifi if you aren't going to get anything, I have to pay bills here too!!" All of this within 5 minutes of being there ! then he goes "actually I'm going to let you stay here this time" as if he was doing me a favor, honesty this was my first time coming and last, Veryy rude ! God forbid you ask for bathroom key they might call the police like Starbucks :/ Side bar I've NEVER wrote a yelp review before but felt obligated to make an account and write this one. read more

I don't really understand the hate. I've come here regularly for a while, before my GMAT and GRE classes, and I've always loved the vibe, drinks, and people. They have tasty, interesting drinks and great eye candy. The music is usually appropriate for the time and season. I wish they didn't have a CC minimum. But this is NYC. Deal with it. read more

Sweetleaf is my favorite coffee shop in the area - nicest baristas, and delicious strong coffee every time. Better yet, all of their coffee beans and cold brews are available online for delivery so I've been able to enjoy it from home when I can't make it out. read more

Every time I come here, no matter the time of day, the music is blasting. I can barely hear the barista when I order. You can't even sit outside calmly because the music is so loud. read more

The Vietnamese coffee is great, and you couldn't ask for a cozier interior. But be warned -- the place gets crowded quickly. Either go early or just grab something to go. read more

Terrible terrible terrible service! The beans I wanted were not on the shelf. The woman said she would check in the back. Then she took care of 5 customers before checking! I voiced my irritation to the other gentlemen working and he came back with a sarcastic response. read more

We love all the sweetleaf locations. Stopped at this one while we were in BK getting a gift. They're all a little different. The staff is always friendly and remember you when you come in. The person working there today was so sweet and remembered my fiancé and I from a LIC location. Get the rocket fuel or the voodoo child, those are the best. read more

I sort of get a mixed bag whenever I come here. There were times when I would get their cappuccino and it was awesome, and other times, it tasted off. Either the milk or the espresso (or just the barista skill level) was somehow off. My favorite barista there was Christian, though I am not sure he is still there - his drinks were always great! But sometimes, there was a girl who was super unfriendly, and it made the whole experience pretty bad, especially considering you shell out a ton of $$ for a cup of joe. I haven't seen her lately, though. My top favorites there are the strawberry iced tea and Rocketfuel, as well as the raspberry oat bar. I actually prefer other local places for hot espresso drinks, though. read more

Love this chill and hipster coffee place. Their rocket fuel (iced coffee) is amazing, nice and strong, though their pastries and baked goods are very average. The staff is inconsistent. I asked about recommanding their beans but it seems some of the staff does not know too much about them. read more

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i love this place the most everything was perfect for me to chill out alone... cozy and quiet ... decoration hit on me ... very good for do some work or reading read more

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This is a favorite cafe for me. The layout is perfect for kicking back with a favorite espresso drink and getting work done on my laptop or reading a book. The coffee is roasted on site and beans are distinctive in flavor with great aroma, taste and excellent bouquets. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly but also laid back and unassuming, exactly what you want to find in your local cafe. read more

Nice venue, lot of space. The vegan cakes are pretty good, but the espresso tastes like vinegar

Sweetleaf's Greenpoint location requires $5 minimum for credit cards considering that 95% of the products that they sell are below that amount and the markup on coffee is close to 400%. I was coming back from running and did not have cash with me. I ordered a latte for $4.50 but was charged $5 to comply with Sweetleaf's $5 credit card minimum. The barista recommended the solution, which leads me to believe that customers regularly get overcharged for the "luxury" of using their credit cards. Luckily we live in Greenpoint where there are plenty of excellent coffee options in the immediate vicinity. I definitely won't be spending my money at Sweetleaf. read more

1st cup off coffee in greenpoint, just moved in. Got a dbl shot Latte and it was very tasty. also they had a jalepeno style muffin ( i think) and it may be the best thing i have every had in my life. Coming back tomorrow to try more................. read more

Sweetleaf Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This location is huge (especially compared to most other LIC Sweetleaf locations and other local coffeeshops) but when I went on a weekday late afternoon, almost every seat was full with folks typing away on their laptops. Some had finished their drinks a long time ago, but Sweetleaf doesn't force you to buy a new item or anything. I've had their iced coffee and espresso drinks at the LIC locations, but was already pretty well caffeinated and gave the strawberry iced tea a try. Needless to say, it was delicious. I ended up sipping on it for a long time in the couch seat I had procured and charged my work tablet, so I guess I can feel the appeal of staying put here. Service was friendly and fast enough. If I have to kill some time in Greenpoint again, I'd definitely stop in. read more

I agree with everyone who wrote about the beautiful space. I also echo the comments about the loud music, inconsistent service, burnt coffee and most of all slow service. Like a bad relationship, I stuck around and felt beholden to this place because it's around the corner from where I live and it's good looking- so coming here daily, I routinely hoped that something would change, maybe for once my drink would be on time, or they would offer me a complimentary drink (like my roommate every time she buys a bag of beans (I buy one every other week!!) or maybe the lady who makes the drinks would also add a lotus to her crappy designs AND not burn my cappuccino- as she does...every.single.time... I also wouldn't mind it if they had punch cards on a regular basis since I'm a regular customer- I held out for as long as possible. On rare occasion my wishes came true- coming back again and again, only be let down by the same bad attitude and terrible service- so what if the coffee was okay?! Until yesterday, when things got really really real and my experience was just terrible- so decisively, I am breaking up with them. It feels mutual- they never acted like my business mattered in the first place. So hopefully I'm never coming back. I'd rather go across the way to homecoming- where the baristas knew me by name and knew my drink of choice and weren't too cool for school and were always professional and friendly! Where customer service actually means what it's meant to. Signed, scorned lover.. of coffee read more

I love this place. Great place to work or hang out. Exceptional service. Come here and enjoy! I know I do.

Well I've come back a few times since it's a convenient work spot, and I am always just blown away by how unfriendly the staff is. Drinks and food are good (I'm wild about the raspberry bars), but every interaction I have with the employees is either cold or actively hostile. Maybe I'm an asshole and don't realize, but I don't have this experience at other places (or even at the Sweetleaf in LIC). read more

First I want to say that I really do like this location. I like all the Sweetleafs, but this one is spacious and generally really nice to work at, all the employees are friendly here. However there's one employee that - although he's also charming and friendly - plays a lot of disruptive music (and really loudly). I'm definitely not a prude and I don't mind swearing in music. But I came in to work at 4:30 yesterday and theres music on about "fisting b*tches" and the N-word every other second, along phrases like "gay shit" "thats retarded" and so many other references to violent sex. And there are kids coming in, like toddlers. I'd looking around and people are visibly uncomfortable. The women next to me straight up left after the first couple songs. You could tell who's playlist it was because the dude who was playing the music was living it up, dancing and singing along to every line like he didn't even understand how offensive this was. As someone attempting to get work done I felt like I had to leave (imagine making a zoom call while the rapper in the background is talking about orgasming on bi*ches faces). So I left. read more

This place is super cute. I stumbled upon this hip coffee shop while walking around Brooklyn, and needed a break from the hot summer heat. To be honest, I didn't look too much at the menu because I was so hot, I went with whatever special they had which was a strawberry tea and it was DELICIOUS! I wish I could recreate it...it had real strawberries, and a small slice of heaven - all in one cup. :) read more

Great coffee, great service, solid scone/muffin options at this exceptional Sweetleaf location in Greenpoint

I work at a coffee shop but when I do go out and actually buy a cup I love to go here. The manager is super friendly and the coffee is great! read more

I know I don't like Sweetleaf coffee, but sometimes it's the most convenient spot, and I cave. This happens maybe once every 5 months. And every time, I regret going there. Maybe because I'm literally just judging it on the coffee, not their signature drinks, not the cool building, not the pastries? And their basic cup of black coffee is what I imagine liquid asphalt would taste like. I get it - we like strong coffee, but this is like a bitter, burnt, strong that is in no way appealing in taste. I rather just skip the caffeine that day than have to drink a whole cup of it. You'd probably fare better with a cold brew here, if you do end up going. read more

Great latte and the people are personable and efficient. Lots of space to work, and good music, too!

Solid place to get good coffee. Worth checking out if you're visiting to get a feel for Brooklyn gentrification at its finest (just saying!). read more

The coffee is too acidic and definitely overpriced. Same goes for their pastries. $4-$4.50 for a muffin or a piece of pound cake?! Seriously? Oh, and can't stand baristas' attitude. read more

Great little coffee house with pretty good pastries. The blend they use for their espresso is very smooth and buttery. Good place to hange and decide how you are going to spend your day read more

Typical sweet leaf coffee place, carry cash as they have a minimum; they keep the lights dark in here and it's not the best place to work.