Neighborhood “secret” that everyone seems to know about. Laidback shabby-chic café perfect for a weekend brunch of French, American, Brazilian delights. Also great for a mid-week... read more
A favorite among locals and laptoppers for endless caffeine drip from in-house coffee roastery. Jockey for space -- it's always busy, even when it's not -- and settle in for a day of quintessential... read more
Heart of much debate amongst Park Slope's pastry-munching set. Small, eclectic shop set deep in the Slope has carefree-to-a-fault staff who could give a shit who or why is eating their pastries, so... read more
Graham Avenue enclave for strong brews, artisanal espresso, and French-press joe to order. Pair coffee with a strawberry-plum muffin courtesy of Blue Sky Bakery, or just sit back and let the java h... read more
Collegiate-style café in the Burg. Someone bust out the Captain Original hat. Floor to ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi, and solid joe draw in under-showered post-grad laptop set. Wall-sized m... read more
A favorite among locals and laptoppers for endless caffeine drip from in-house coffee roastery. Jockey for space -- it's always busy, even when it's not -- and settle in for a day of quintessential... read more
There's no wifi here, so focus on the cup of joe in front of you -- strong, flavorful, and famously hot. Coffee's the main game, but various teas have their fans. Spurs strong devotion and/or debat... read more
Family name means seven breads, but mom n' pop shop bakes up a lot more than that. Baguettes, pullman, casareccio, focaccia, semolina, Tuscan, and French are only the beginning. Does even better wi... read more
Tight-knit setting that will remind you of being at your grandparents' house. Wake up to french toast and eggs for breakfast. Devour a triple-decker pastrami sandwich for brunch. Take a dive into t... read more
Coffee, Wi-Fi, homemade granola: the breakfast of Champions. Brought to you by the folks from the shuttered TEN63, they get right back into the caffeinated game with this hipster-lauded haunt, feat... read more
Classically trained baristas pour Stumptown Coffee for sleepy Brooklynites, adding fancy flourishes using organic milk from Finger Lakes Farms. Sweet and savory baked goods are amazing. The rare co... read more
Family-run Carroll Gardens spot, vies for best coffee in the city. Been around forever, comes correct with old-school sacks of beans, aproned staff. Italian mastery evident in on-site roaster (the ... read more
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Appointment-only, hour-long guided shopping experience. Second show...