People have left some odd reviews of this place, including a one-star review for the restaurant apparently 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. read more

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I have wanted to try this spot for some time, and wound up a bit disappointed with what I tried. 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. read more

I got the frozen tahini cold brew ($10). Thought it was average, not good, but not spectacular. Would not go out of my way to come here, but could possibly try in the near future. read more

Textbook - Frozen Tahini Cold Brew ($10) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really great spot for seasonal coffees / iced teas, as well as sandwiches! I came here for coffee with a friend on Saturday and thought there was plenty of seating (though it was drizzling while we were there, so not the best indicator of busyness/ability to grab a seat). Note, there's both indoor and outdoor seating but there isn't AC indoors so it can get stuffy! Service is so friendly and kind. I really love how creative their drinks menu is, and includes summer items like a slushie tahini cold brew, passion fruit lemonade, rose latte, miso brown sugar latte, and fresh squeezed watermelon juice. I got the passion fruit lemonade (a bit of a secret menu item), and it was very fruity and refreshing! Drinks run a bit expensive but the menu was so creative and special that I thought it was fine. I'd definitely come back to try out their sandwiches and more of their drinks! read more

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I passed by yesterday afternoon. Even though I live in the neighborhood, I have never walked by before. I was intrigued by the selection of drinks on the menu and I knew I wanted to come back. Plus, the sandwiches. I was walking our 4 1/2 month puppy and stopped by. The staff was incredibly kind and sweet. I ordered an iced oat milk lavender latte. It's one of the few places that serve lavender coffee drinks which, is one of my favorites. The staff helping me saw that I had a young puppy with me. She asked if she wanted a pup-cup and I was so pleasantly surprised and of course said yes. I told her it was Bella's very first pup cake. After our order was ready I attempted to sit down in the out door seating area with our puppy who, is also new to city life. I felt awful. Bella somehow, immediately tangled herself with her leash and the out door chairs started falling. I had a frightened puppy and felt awful for causing such chaos. Again, they were very nice. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Next time I come, I think I'll be leaving Bella at home. Still, I will surely be back! read more

Textbook is a really fun cafe/coffee shop right across from the Brooklyn hospital. Right now their outside seating is insulated but I'm sure during the summer when you can walk right up to the window to place an order this place is booming. The exterior art and their website are super fun. Everything about this place is visually satisfying and child-like. Here's how my visit recently went: Fried chicken sandwich w/ fries (14 for sandwich, 3 for fries I think) * fried chicken was juicy, very crispy too. * the bread was not my favorite at all. It's on regular toast with a very thick and crunchy crust. Crunchy to the point where you might cut your gums lol. I wish that they used a softer bread to go with this. * fries well seasoned *homemade hot sauce was good The IPA I had (forgot the name) * delicious, they had a great assortment of beers to choose from and even a to-go section Customer service * The team is super friendly * The vibes were great inside. They were playing new SZA and a whole bunch of other artists I love. * Food came out quick and space was very clean *wifi is booming if you're here getting work done and they have a good amount of plugs. Thanks Textbook staff, hope to see you all soon for another IPA :) read more

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the vibe is cool and calm with nice employees and the best food you'll ever have. literally everything about this place is magnificent. They even do stuff like pilates for Palestine among other things. photo below. if I could I would give this place 10/5 read more

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This place is the new Hot Spot! You will not be disappointed. You will only be disappointed that you didn't get here sooner, ha! The staff is super friendly and the location is perfect. Plenty of seating inside and out. Huge window to just walk up to and place your order. Upon reviewing the menu I noticed how unique it was. My husband and I each had a beer. Great beer list by the way! He had the chicken sandwich and I had the Persian breakfast. The bread to the Persian breakfast was a great thickness and nothing was tearing. You know what I mean when the bread tears and everything falls out. Not the case here. The cucumbers were crisp and the feta ratio was perfect. This was a very light and refreshing breakfast. The chicken sandwich had a really nice soft and toasted bread. The chicken was not heavy at all for being fried. These both had great flavor and very fresh. I can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu! read more

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Pricey. This is one of those cafes you see on Instagram. I ordered a chicken sandwich for $15, pricey. There was only one other person who ordered but still, my food didn't come for about another 20-30 minutes. Not the biggest fan of the sandwich, it was okay, but the chicken was very dry and I feel like it was not worth $15. read more

A super cute spot - right next to fort Greene park and perfect for photos. I got the frozen tahini cold brew and it was yummy. I would come back to try their other offerings read more

Textbook - Frozen Tahini Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Super cute spot to have a quick meal or snack or drink right across from the Brooklyn Hospital. Ideal if it's nice out, because the outdoor seating in front is great. Not as much space inside. Order at the window. Friendly staff. My egg & cheese (w/ added tempeh bacon) sandwich came in a fantastic wrap. It's insulated inside and tightly wrapped. Kudos! Not crazy about the frozen tahini cold brew - ice is too chunky for my taste, but I could imagine why others love it. Lots of funky cool drinks (hot & cold) here. read more

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They have a bunch of speciality lattes but the iced istanbloom (orange latte) shines! It's so good. They put fresh orange zest on top which makes it special. I've had their olive oil cake which was ok -- I prefer a little citrus in it. I still need to try other bakery items. read more

This is my go to coffee place when I'm in fort Greene or Clinton hill area, best and most unique coffee flavors and reasonable pricing. Their food menu is very interesting as well. read more

What a cute coffee shop! First time here and the coffee was good I had my very first miso latte! I have to admit I was a little scared at first but it actually pretty tasty, we got an egg and bacon sandwich and didn't realize the food we got was vegan but it was very yummy as a none vegan I approve! The prices are pretty pricey but it was nice to try the spot! If you are vegan and looking for some yummy breakfast this is your spot! Or if your a coffee lover this is your spot! :) read more

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Came here for some breakfast before frisbee in Fort Greene park. The place looks really cute on the outside, but seating indoors is very limited. If you're lucky you'll get to sit inside the main space with the bar. However since it only has like 4 tables, you'll more likely end up in the outer hallway or just outdoors. We got lucky and got to sit inside, and after ordering at a little booth, our food quickly arrived. The food overall is very average. Sandwiches are small and nothing stood out as very flavorful or unique. They are kind of pricy for the size as well. I was quite hungry as this was early in the morning too for brunch, so I was surprised at how meh I felt about the taste. Not a place I would recommend for the food, but it does have a unique look and feel. That being said the lack of seating is also hampering it as it's only nice if you manage to get seating in the innermost part. Really not sure why the place is built like a castle with multiple layers of wall. Overall, I'd say it's maybe worth a peek inside to see if good seats are available, but otherwise skip. read more

My mom is admitted at Brooklyn hospital center (literally across the street) so I've been passing this place every day for a week. Finally went in and was disappointed. The restaurant's Interior needs work. There are flies everywhere, they have equipment everywhere in a disorganized manner, and worst of all had food out in the open for flies to get to it. I had the fried cod sandwich with fries.... Mediocre... the fries were over cooked. read more

Relatively new spot in the Fort Greene area, but it's already big on character. The cafe and staff are great, drinks are on point, and the food is solid as well. If you're hungry look no further than the Steak and Gruyere sandwich. It's my personal favorite dish so far, and honestly one of the best sandwiches I've had in the neighborhood. I can also recommend the espresso pork belly sandwich if you're in the mood for a breakfast sandwich. read more

Textbook - Steak and Gruyere Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really want to like this place since it's a neighborhood spot but it's just consistently not impressive. The coffee is not great (Coffee Project around the corner is better) the food is meh and overpriced (Saraghina, Petite Paulette are both better), the ambience is lacking (Baba Cool down the street is a vibe though). The owners are super nice so I feel guilty not going. I really want this place to thrive but they've got to do something about it. Lowering prices could help, but cheap, subpar food won't get me back. Get better coffee, make better food, then I'll definitely be back. read more

I LOVE working out of this spot! Starting with the food, it's been cool to watch this menu be fine-tuned since it opened. I had their salads in the beginning and now they have a delicious burger that you can pair with equally delicious Tunisian fries. The drinks range from cold brew to rosé on tap and you can easily end up cycling through said range because they stay open much later than a regular "cafe". This spot has been fantastic since it opened and I'm glad to see it in the area. read more

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It's really not good. For some reason they started doing bugers and they're tasteless and soggy. I can't figure out what they're trying to be. There are so many other better options in the neighborhood. read more

Stumbled across this cute little shop while strolling through Brooklyn's Forte Greene area. It has cute outdoor and indoor seating, the inside is very cute, but small. I am not a coffee drinker, tea is my vice lol but I decided to be optimistic and tried a lavender latte but I tweaked it so Idk if it's still a latte lol. I don't do dairy so I opted for oatmilk, decaffeinated coffee, and of course lavender, no espresso lol. (I told you I tweaked it) I tried it warm, then decided I needed ice. So I made it an iced drink. It was delicious!! Just the right amount of lavender! The staff was very friendly and was nice enough to explain to me how a coffee bean becomes a decaffeinated bean, lol. Overall good experience, would recommend if your in the Brooklyn area read more

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I'm so happy this place opened up in the neighborhood and such a great location close to the park. They haven't opened indoors yet but there's plenty of seats outside for now. They said inside will open in a few weeks and I cannot wait. Menu is small but amazing. Vegan breakfast sandwich is the best. Staff are very friendly and no extra charge for non dairy milk! How good is that?! I absolutely love the branding and look of this place. Such a unique concept and fun look read more

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We split a merguez breakfast sandwich, a fish sandwich, and some fries. The breakfast sandwich was solid though I think it could have been even better if the merguez patty was broken up into little chunks and the cooked with the eggs in sort of a scramble to better distribute it. Some bites were just sausage and nothing else and I think it would be tastier all mixed up. The fish sando was pretty good and compared to many similar sandwiches, it was huge. Almost too much bread? But that's a better problem than a puny sandwich. The fries had this Tunisian seasoning that didn't really do it for me. It smelled good but tasted a little bitter and was caked on pretty unevenly so some fries were smothered and some were untouched. read more

My first review was right. I like the vibe of the place, but if you want coffee, go literally anywhere else. They charge very high prices and clearly don't train the baristas. read more

Great spot to grab a sandwich and coffee to take to Fort Greene park. We like their peanut butter and pork jelly sandwich - weird combo but it works. They also don't charge extra for oat milk which is amazing. Their juice/lemonades were pretty overpriced and mediocre but coffee was decent. The workers are always super friendly as well! read more

Man, these cups are cute and this coffee is delicious. Didn't try their food on this trip, but their seasonal Rose Bouquet Cappuccino was absolutely fantastic. Delicious espresso, well made and just too adorable. Love the vibe, the aesthetic, the MERCH. The staff was so, so friendly too! The food menu looks extensive and they also serve craft beer - I can't wait to come back! read more

Textbook - Rose Bouquet Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Lovely person could not have been more friendly or helpful. She answered all my questions. Food is just delicious and the menu has offerings that you don't see anywhere else. Outdoor seating is great, I can't speak for inside. You can also grab stuff to go at the counter. Really great neighborhood spot that always seems busy and now I know why. read more

This is listed as "dogs allowed" but yesterday i was turned away as soon as walked in with my pup.

Lobster roll is amazing. Great vibes inside the location. Kind of small, but I love that. Nice staff. Clean. Hope to try other things on the menu. read more

Textbook - Lobster roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

BEST SIGNS TO PASS BY, HIGHLY HUMOROUS Very dog friendly and outdoor friendly space! I highly recommend this place if you're stopping by for a fun drink, tea, matcha, or coffee. If you're here for food, they have a sign that says all food is made fresh to order so expect a bit of a wait. Everyone was extremely nice. You can sit outside and enjoy their curated playlist. *to explain my 4 star* though the food was fresh, the sandwiches are a little pricey ($15 or $16 for a chicken sammich) for what you get aka bread and a well fried chicken breast, but pls correct me if that's what chicken sandos are going for nowadays?!! I also got the espresso pork belly sandwich, which was incredible. I felt like this was super worth it and would get it again. Overall really enjoyed my stop by! read more

The chicken sandwich and the shaken frozen tahini cold brew were both delicious. I'd go back to try more sandwiches, but I'll probably stick with the drink. It's hard to beat. read more

Plenty of outdoor seating and multiple vegan food options. I came here with a group and folks could sit inside or outside (and the covered outside is dog friendly). I'm excited to try the food the next time I'm here. read more

Beer on tap is sooo overpriced! I paid 14$ with tip. Got the dark beer - it was totally flat and did not taste right. Left it there. Apparently it is all bad beer as someone saw me leave and said they also had same experience with the IPA. I did mot feel good after even though I only drunk a small amount. read more

Textbook - flat overpriced draft beer tasted awful - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

THE FROZEN TAHINI COLD BREW...DAMN!! I tried it today and I'm hooked. Cold brew, oat milk + tahini - the combination sounds weird, but I'm telling you it works. This is my new summer drink. Definitely worth trying!! You'll thank me later. read more

Used to be one of my favorite coffee shops until today. Got a matcha from another spot down the road and happened to be walking right by the open window at textbook and saw simple syrup, which I forgot to put in my beverage. I normally wouldn't have asked but figured since I come often it wouldn't hurt to try. I kindly asked if I could have a little simple for my drink and in the most condescending tone the person working said, "did you buy that here???" I said sorry no): a little embarrassed. He said in outwardly the meanest way possible "Girl no!!! Like what? Leave!!!" I froze up and said okay and walked away. A simple "sorry, it's for customers only" would have been so valid and I would have kindly said no problem and gone about my day. I have never been made more uncomfortable in my life by a service worker. And as a service worker myself I'd never speak to anyone especially a stranger like that. Never going back because that was too much. read more

Stopped by after seeing their flyer for frozen tahini cold brew. I bought a cup, and I gotta tell you it was pretty good. But for $10 including tip? Not what I expected. Way too pricy to be a consistent spot for me. read more

This really small cafe only had a few seats just outside. The branding is really cute but the cold brew wasn't great and there were no vegan options on the menu during lunch. The vegan breakfast sandwich is only served in the AM. There is some indoor seating that is not being used, but seems like it is just storage right now so you'll be stuck in the direct sun. read more

Textbook - outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had to come and give this review ..1. Because if the service was bad I'd on here spilling all the tea... and 2. great experiences need to be highlighted just as loudly as complaints are...So its only fair that I keep the same energy on the flipside... Not to turn this into a novel, but I stopped by for the 1st time about 2 weeks ago to get my fave..a Iced mocha and it was sooooo freaking good...Long story short, now I walk up to the window without having to say a word because the lovely young lady Rachel knows what I am there for lol. She nailed it the 1st time and I had to commend her on perfecting the drink...Its to the point where I went on Monday for my regular (Rachel wasn't there) and another staff member fulfilled my order...I was sooooo disappointed because it tasted like milk with a shot of chocolate (I was specific when I told her heavy on the chocolate) ....I loathe milky drinks...Although this staff member didn't nail the flavor as well as Rachel, she was still really nice which goes a long way in my book. So overall staff is amazing; as I've had interactions with 3 staff members thus far (Im big on customer service) and the coffee is A1! I have yet to try the food but I'm sure its delish...If ur in the area def stop by...you will not be disappointed! read more

Textbook - Best iced Mocha! #ChefsKiss - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Doughnuts were absolutely delicious and now that I'm writing this a week later I feel for one

Cool street side coffee shop near LIU campus. Beautiful people serve up on tap coffees, bubble tea, small sandwiches & snacks. Order & pay at at the counter. Enjoy outdoor seating, belly up to the bar or relax on of the few tables inside. Fun graffiti doodles wallpaper adorn this hip little spot. Non-dairy milks are no extra charge and sturdy cups have a supper lid that eliminates the need for a straw. Super fat boba straw was brightly colored and they did not skimp on the spicy chia. Highly recommended. read more

Textbook - Iced Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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