Great coffee here! Including nitro cold brew! I appreciate that they have a short, but thoughtful breakfast menu that includes more than just pastries in a case. read more

Great place to grab a coffee, beer, or some grub while having a place to chill out, talk with friends, or get some work done. Everyone who works there are great, they make sure to take care of you and make sure you are enjoying yourself. Awesome vibes, good tunes, and great brews. The cold brew coffee is top notch. Great pick me up! One of my go to's in Williamsburg. read more

Based solely on the taste of the vegan brunch served on Sunday's here at the Petit Dejeuner, I'd rate them a 4; both the waffles and mac 'n cheese are great. But, while everyone is very friendly, unfortunately, the service can be frenetic and the food is served to your group with major time gaps in between. Give it a try and see what you think; probably best for very small groups. read more

Came here once to work on my computer after work on a weekday. I grabbed a beer since it was a happy hour special. Really chill, nice bar, and friendly cute bartender. Will definitely be returning to try out the coffee. read more

I have only been here once. I like the fact that they offer coffee, beer and Kambucha, so that it can be a good place for a meeting and have a variety of drink for your guest. I had the coffee, it was fine and the Kambucha which was good. They also have food to nibble on as well. The tables are small but adequate for your laptop. It also has an outdoor area which seemed nice. Many reviews not the service being sometimes less than friendly. The guys who were there when I went greeted me when I walked in and said bye when I left and seemed friendly to me. read more

This is my favorite cafe and bar in Williamsburg. Staff are super nice, coffee is great, beers are reasonably priced and a nice little courtyard which is excellent in summer. They have bagels, burritos and pressed sandwiches as well as bar snacks. A perfect place for lunch, a casual drink or an all nighter. read more

The staff wants you to leave less happy than when you arrived, and the grilled cheese sucks.

Amazing music to work or hung out with a friend, very charming place, good coffee. Only but... Only accept cash, but have an ATM machine on the back :). read more

The West - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The West is popular and often quite noisy and cramped but the coffee is alway great and the avocado toast is the best! Always feel welcome here to spend a couple of hours chatting and can't wait to come back with friends for happy hour cocktails- the drinks list is read more

A nice little cozy cafe in Williamsburg. They have free Wi-Fi, which alone makes this a great place to go. Their coffee is good and they have a nice selection of pastries. They also have good music and regular events to watch TV, draw and see performances with other folks. It's a neighborhoody place that's far enough away from the main drag to not always be over crowded. They have a bit of an identity crisis and seem to also want to be a bar, with a surprising number of beers on top. They also have some sandwich and other food selections on their menu, but I've found most of the food is best to take a pass on. There's many other places in the area to grab a bite. read more

Awesome food/ coffee. Friendly staff & the music is great! Nice ambient patio at night. Cold brew Nitro on tap too!

I was simply strolling by and craving some coffee that wasn't a big name brand place! Found this spot and fell instantly in love with the atmosphere and the cappuccino was wonderful!!! read more

I love this place. Great drinks of all varieties (I come for the black iced tea, which is black/peach and not too sweet), nice array of baked goods in the mornings and they always have a bit of fruit and bagels, etc. Great space to work in, open very late, and they have a beautiful backyard, which is my favorite place to sit and chat or read when the weather is nice enough. Staff are very friendly, efficient, and professional. I really appreciate that they have a little "to-go" window from the outside (with a tin of dog treats available) so you can get a drink on the go. My dachshunds have learned where the treats are and insist on stopping every time we walk in that direction. ;) read more

I've lived very close for 7 years now and I love their coffee. I also feel like it is my civic duty to get coffee here because Starbucks opened next door. Also a nice and usually calm place to grab beers in the evenings (though not on Monday nights- they have an open mic night). Wish avocado toast was less expensive. read more

I used to go almost 4/5 days a week, friendly staff, warm welcome, met many new people and friends. Drinks are awesome, food is great and beverages are Devine. read more

This is hands down my favorite coffee shop. The backyard is perfect, but what really makes it is the staff. I've been here probably 20 times to work out of and the music is always good and the staff is so friendly. I used to experiment with coffee shops but none are ever as good as The West. read more

Had brunch here the other day and everything was so delicious and i love the music they play . Absolutely going back

Named after Hollywood glamour goddess Mae West, I love this place for the kind of bar it is. By night, It's dark, sensual teak decor, laptop friendly, and not busy noisy. You can be enjoying yourself at a bar, charge your device, get some work done, browse Instagram and the staff are the most happy, helpful and nice. Its a fun place to regroup on my way home. Great beer and a shot for 5$, so sweet. read more

I used to like this place. But, the other day I came in and got 2 items. The cashier said my total was $12, looking at my bank statement later $15 was charged. Word? I guess they tipped themselves on my card? Won't be back because of this; annoying. read more

There is a hole in the bathroom. Yes, the right side bathroom. There is a hole the size of a door knob. And you can see the room on the other side through that hole. And if there were someone in that room looking through that hole, they can also see you. That is all I have to say. read more

I mostly like this place. Plenty of seats, free wifi, good coffee. But a couple things bug me. First the music. I'm tired of classic rock and country. And by the look of the long faces around me (I'm here now!) I think they're tired too. But whatever. If you're into shit music that's fine; I don't begrudge you. But I hate service-related bullshit. The refill policy on large coffees changes way too frequently here. When I first arrived two months ago, I expressly asked Dude McClain (a fun happy guy who thanked me when I tipped his jar) about the refill policy. He said it was 50 cents for a refill. "fuck on!" I thought. That lasted one day. Next time it was $1. I reasoned: "Ok, that 50 cent deal was an aberration anyway--this must be the legit price." Apparently not. I went there YESTERDAY and was charged $1 for a refill of coffee. I went TODAY and redhead chick charged me $2. "Say what? Since when?" "Since always, since you're getting twice the coffee of a mug." Really? OK. You want to be inconsistent and shitty about your goddamn refill policy, that's fine. I'll just walk over to my goddamn little table over here and write you a bullshit review. FUCK! read more

why am i being charged times square pricing in williamsburg. well duh, but still. $6 for a dollar-sized breakfast burrito? c'mon. Just cause they keep it stashed away and don't show the size to you until you're about to swipe. $3.50 for my coffee (it's a bit watery) is not on the cheap end either. $5 for a "medium" aka small mocha. If I wasn't here for a meeting, I wouldn't be here. read more

I think they actually have good food and good coffee. In my fairly uninformed opinion I think it is a very overpriced but I have no idea if there is a significant markup or if they just use really expensive ingredients. They also have specialty cocktails that are good, but again expensive. I personally do not like coming here because it holds pretty strict to a certain aesthetic that I do not really like but understand that lots of other people really enjoy around here. This doesn't sounds like a one star review does it? Well let me explain. I have a girlfriend that loves this place and makes me go with her all the time. I suspect it is because she puts way too much stock into yelp ratings. I figure that if I bring down the overall rating, there is a chance that I will have to come here with her less often. read more

As a freelancer and entrepreneur, I work in coffeeshops, and West Cafe is the best in Williamsburg. Most important, the regular coffee and Americano are delicious. The vibe is hip and the music is always good. The crowd is a good mix of programmers, bohemians, activists, and hipsters, which makes for good people-watching. The place is laptop friendly, with lots of plugs and good wireless. They also serve beer and wine and have a happy hour. Definitely check this place out. read more

The cold brew here is on tap and it is so chocolate-y and delish that it doesn't require any milk at all. Absolutely no bitterness... just tastiness!! read more

It's hard to find a good breakfast burrito and one with a lot of flavor is even harder to come by. The West has hit the mark with its new breakfast burritos. Friendly staff and good coffee! I would definitely recommend a visit. read more

Love the vibe here. It's calm and relaxing with either Johnny Cash or other catchy oldies songs playing. Excellent coffee (recommend the cold brew) and I really enjoyed my unique pink hibiscus-flavored donut to boot. They also have a bar, so it's a great place to grab a beer and hang out in the back outside patio - saw some lovebirds and a girl with her huge fluffy dog basking in the sun :) I came here to study and found it pretty quiet with ample outlets. I will be back to get more work done. read more

Good coffee. Plenty of seating. Light and open layout, but still cozy. I'm a coffee shop junkie, and I like this one a lot. Flattering low lighting at night...so if you need to read, bring a little light! There's a lot of cute coffee shops in the area, but most of them are a little too cozy, aka teeny! Plenty of outlets, and open till midnight. Yay! It saves me from going to the diner to write at least until then... read more

Great place to do work during the day, the baristas are very friendly and it is bright and welcoming. However, as the night goes on, the young female "bartender" will be exceptionally loud and play terrible punk music, and then insist to turn off your laptops by 7pm. Besides that, great coffee and excellent backyard. read more

Fancy, delicious cocktails in a cozy environment. The bartenders were really nice. I hear that during the day it's all about coffee but it's also a bar. Fun combo for a place! I'd take my parents here or meet someone when I was in the mood for craft cocktails and votive candles. read more

Cafe for night owls(open till midnight), free wifi, above avg quality beer on tap for a mere $3,Kombucha on tap, a pretty damn good Chai Latte, and a mellow kind of low key yet welcoming type ambiance to top it off? = 5 star awesomeness! read more

I was in town for the week for CMJ and was looking for a place to do some work before I ventured out, and if it weren't for the miserable service, I would give it a higher rating. Pros: Lots of space to sit and read or work on a laptop. Decent latte and a damn good bagel (that strawberry spread hit the spot). Excellent music selection (Trampled by Turtles for the win), and one (1) nice man behind the counter. Cons: Stereotypical coffee snob crafting maple lattes with the kind of douchebaggery that makes my head explode. He was terribly proud of this thing (and it was quite good), but my issue came when I asked for it with skim. He asked 'Does it have to be with skim?' My first thought was 'Christ, is skim too square for Brooklyn?' Fine, I don't have to, whatever the equivalent is is fine. Come to find out, he didn't want to make it with skim because he had already mixed the milk and spices for the guy before me, and would I just have what he was having so as not to inconvenience him. The guy making the coffee, for which I am paying dearly for. When the one (1) nice man behind the counter said 'Or you could just mix it again with skim' (bless him), it became clear what kind of place this was/what kind of guy coffee bro was, and stood firm on skim, because what the hell. They completely forgot about my bagel, so I stood in front of the counter for 5 minutes and making the kind of eye contact that says 'I don't mind yet that you forgot about me, but maybe seeing my face will trigger something.' Never happened, let them know I was sitting in the back and went back to work. Came up 10 minutes later, where they said it had been sitting on the counter waiting for me. Exactly the kind of thing you'd expect from a Brooklyn coffee shop, and precisely the reason why if I ever move to the city, it'll be to Queens. read more

The iced coffee is pretty decent, not watered down like in some places. Cold brews are expensive but solid. I've also tried their blueberry iced tea which is delicious and refreshing, highly recommended if you're not in the mood for coffee or beer. On a nice day I like to come here and pop into the backyard. You can opt to sit in the sun or out of it as there are shaded areas as well. Free wifi and they don't ban laptops on the weekends which makes it the perfect spot for work (if you must). Also serves small bites which I've yet to try. The interior is a rustic design with primarily wooden decor, atmosphere is laid-back as they serve coffee and beer interchangeably (and did I mention laptoppers won't get shooed away on weekends?). I'm lucky to have a spot like The West in my hood because I'll keep coming back. read more

Yes, it is a hipster outpost contributing to the rapid gentrification of Williamsburg. So what? I can see why this place is contributing to the neighborhood's growing popularity. The atmosphere in this cafe is perfect, and they have my favorite array of drinkable uppers and downers: coffee, tea, and various forms of alcohol. Also light bites if you feel you have a nibble. A nice place to spend hours and hours reading, doing homework (which a lot of NYU and New School students living in billyburg seem to be doing in this space). Did I mention--free wifi? read more

Just moved to Williamsburg and need a place to do some work. Love the vibe of this place, especially because they are a cafe and a bar. The West is super close to my house which is also a plus. Great place to bring your laptop or have an informal meeting. Cash only though. read more

Have come here for coffee and beer-absolutely love this place! Great back patio as well as indoor seating area. They always play great music and everything is reasonably priced. Highly recommend it! read more

Cool place but the service leaves something to be desired. Walked in and sat at the bar with three friends. We were completely ignored. We finally figured out that we had to go to the register to order our beers and coffee. Would have been nice if he had just let us know. It's not like there were any other customers waiting. Other than that, the place was quiet and relaxed. read more

For a freelancer, finding a reliable place to get caffeinated and connected to the internet is like finding a good mechanic or dentist. The West is a great place to get work done. The coffee is good and strong (there are lattes and espresso for those with a palette more sophisticated and a wallet thicker than mine) and the wi-fi is always on and very dependable; I've been here dozens of times and never had a problem connecting or getting online. There's always an eclectic mix of indie/electro/classic rock being played. The sandwiches are hit or miss, though and sometimes it can get a bit crowded. But they are open late and have a full bar! You can start your day with a coffee and come back at the end for a nightcap. What else does one need? read more

Cold brew on draft is a delight. Don't always love the music but I'm kiiiiind of a square. Go here! Not Starbucks!

Had been studying here for a while through the summer and really liked the vibe. The back patio is awesome. Two cons make this place fall way short of other places in the neighborhood: - Now that it's dark at 4:30, the dim lighting makes it impossible to work here. I get it's a bar, but it doesn't need to be quite so dark in the mid-afternoon. - rude staff. they are considerably less pleasant vs. their peers in the neighborhood, and one went so far as to lecture me about how their business is bleeding money if, somehow, you manage not to meet their $5 card minimum by 50 cents and don't have cash on you. Should not treat a repeat customer that way over a one-time goof (or expect me to use your ATM). Get a new PCI if you're actually losing money, no one else has minimums. read more