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Cup of Brooklyn

Cafe

Funky, work-friendly coffee & tea shop with breakfast burritos, baked goods, bagels & sandwiches. People often mention coffee, great, good, friendly, Brooklyn, nice, latte, atmosphere, tasty, service,


Address

1071 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Website

www.cupofbrooklyn.com

Contact

(718) 552-2221

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (399 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (23) great (14) good (13) friendly (9) Brooklyn (9) nice (9) latte (9) atmosphere (8) tasty (8) service (8)
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  • 4/5 Osanna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Aw this place is mad cute! My boyfriend and I decided to wake up early to get breakfast and coffee somewhere we hadn’t tried before. As long as I’ve lived around the block, I never stopped in (mostly because of the negative reviews I’ve seen regarding the mistreatment of POC… do better). From my personal experience today though, the atmosphere is pleasant and warm, the staff seems friendly, and the other customers were polite. The food is tasty and hearty (we got the everything bagel with cream cheese & the avocado mash), and their drinks are good too. Nice amount of seating, free wi-fi, and good vibe. I think I’d definitely come back. Just remember that as an establishment.. you’ve consciously decided to insert your café into a community of color (been here my whole life). Respecting this and the POC who’ve been here for years will help expand the diversity of your clientele. POC often warn other POC of establishments that give us a negative experience. Just a piece of non-spiteful advice.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel J. 5 years ago on Google • 437 reviews
    The service here is really what makes it so special. I had to work on my computer virtually all day and they were just awesome. The atmosphere is hip and beautiful. The coffee is strong and fresh. The food is unique and tasty.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jessica L. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Great little neighborhood coffee spot. Coffee is very tasty as are the parties. They have outdoor seating as well as indoor seats with a good number of outlets if you want to stay and work. There is a long communal table if you want to stay and chat. They have a great menu (breakfast and lunch) - although not many gluten free options. This is one of my Bushwick favs.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Eva P. 2 years ago on Google
    We've been customers of Cup of Brooklyn for a time now trying not to pay attention to the fact that the person in the register treats you as if they were doing you a favor taking your order, all because their coffee is really nice. But today they served us a rock hard danish and when we told them that the pastry was stale, they didn't even want to check it out, told us it was from today, and turned around. It is a shame that a place that charges 4$ + taxes for a danish is in the best of cases not paying attention to the freshness of their product or in the worst of cases recycling them. Don't waste your time in a place like this, there are better welcoming options in the neighborhood like Chez Alex, for example.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cesar Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Do yourself a favor and try their homemade lavender essence. I take it with my iced latte and it hide adds a great burst of flavor that will definitely wake you up in the morning. The lemon cake is also delicious and freshly baked. Bit pricey but the vibe is great for hanging a bit.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carolina C. 1 year ago on Google
    The perfect oat latte doesn’t exi— Thursday @ 2 pm barista, superb.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michèle B. A. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice coffee and light food spot in Bed Stuy right near the Gates J stop. They get orders out quickly and have a nice selection of muffins, scones & frittatas.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tayah P. 1 year ago on Google
    just moved to the neighborhood and started to become a regular at what i thought was a lovely little coffee shop. That is, until one morning i walked in and set up my laptop as usual -- was gonna order my regular lentil soup and iced latte... about 10 minutes pass by as i wait on the line to fizzle down and a staff member notified me that i couldnt just come in and sit down... understood with no push back, as i thought this was fair. Tried to politely let him know that i was waiting on the line to fizzle but he cut me off and walked away. Another 5 minutes goes passed and he returns to let me know he "gave me 5 minutes" but i'll "need to leave if i'm not ordering anything"... again, walked away angrily once i opened my mouth. Yes -- he returned for a third time and at that point it literally felt like i was being harassed so i left, irritated and feeling a bit berated? Really sucked because it was gonna be my neighborhood spot but not comfortable returning after that.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Agata K. 10 months ago on Google
    One of our favorite spots during our stay in Brooklyn. Great quality coffee, tasty breakfasts.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oded H. 5 months ago on Google • 139 reviews
    I've wanted to try this spot for a while, but I don't really live in the area, and driving just for a cup of coffee seemed too much for me, I do have enough coffee shops in my neighborhood. Anyway I decided to go and try the place, and I'm happy I did it. I loved the mix of people coming in and out, the barista was super nice and professional. I really liked this place and definitely will be back

  • 5/5 Amber J. 8 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    A very cute hole in the wall cafe where you can eat tasty bagels and pastries, sip delicious fun coffee (iced lavender latte), and work on projects or enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Absolutely delicious food & good vibes!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Green C. 3 months ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    I ordered through a delivery app. And made a comment in the request, as well as called the store. I ordered a sandwhich and just incase (because sometimes in bk the do this)- I informed them of an allergy. They store confirmed my order and allergy. So I was like! Great! Sandwhich shows up, with out thinking- i take a bite and there it- my allergy. I called the store to them know. He said he was taking it off my bill- but I still haven't seen it. I took Benadryl and had an epinen ready. Uber was like oh well. The chocolate croissant was good at least.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James T. 8 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    This is a true, authentic coffee shop. The food is amazing, the coffee is amazing, the staff the atmosphere…it’s all so comforting. Instantly became a regular after my first visit a month ago
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Géne B. 8 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    I was totally fascinated by the aesthetic of this place! I went in and had to capture all of it with my camera. I had a latte, it was not the best latte I’ve had. However, I would come back to this place just for the vibe.

  • 1/5 Adrian D. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Thought I’d give this spot a third chance, since my previous experiences weren’t great. You guys really need to learn how to speak to your customers with respect, especially when your customers are kind and respectful to you. Every time I’ve been here, everyone acts as though they’re doing you a favor. Today was no different, I walked up to the register, made eye contact with who appeared to be the barista, and he continued to engage in conversation with the cashier, whose back was turned to the register. No one acknowledged me, until I spoke up, and asked to order. The cashier walked over and said, “I’m sorry what”, as if she didn’t hear me the first time. The people working here need to be reminded that they are working in a service industry. Paying customers are not only looking for good eats, but also great service. You’re not doing anyone a favor, so get that out your skull.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lissy T. 10 months ago on Google
    Today I went into Cup of Brooklyn and it was so insanely packed. I got a bacon, egg and cheese on a roll and it was bomb. The cooks really know what they are doing. The dude with the bun and the girl on register (wish I knew I their names) gave me amazing recommendations and perfect drinks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colt R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my absolute favorite coffee shop in BedStuy! All of the syrups are homemade, I highly recommend the lavender. The almond croissant is out of this world, but everything is super tasty. Also just a good vibe, cute outdoor area, and friendly baristas. Check it out!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Keisha B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my fav neighborhood coffee spots! Very cozy. Always super busy. Nice baristas. My only complaint is they sometimes make substitutions back in the kitchen. For takeout orders, I don’t realize this until I’ve arrived home. E.g., I’ll receive prosciutto on my ham and cheese despite seeing deli sliced ham on the sandwich in the display near the register. It’d be great if they noticed customers of the need for a substitute beforehand.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregory Xcellence (. 1 year ago on Google
    The owners started this little cafe near my apartment a several years ago. There coffee is strong and continenral breakfast assortment is excellent. Their nitro brew will have you doing cartwheels down Broadway especially if you hit the gym before or after. The decor in this place really charmed me as its an Etsy wonderland all created by the owners and seasonally refreshed leaving you feeling you are in a familiar space with something nee each visit. It has enough space to bring your laptop or just sit and people watch....:)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Al B. 2 years ago on Google
    wow! best latte I’ve had in Bed Stuy. I had the cinnamon chili syrup which tasted homemade and fresh - not the cloyingly sweet kind of syrup you find at other places. my partner had the vanilla latte, also amazing. the everything bagel with homemade scallion dill cream cheese was also phenomenal, and the fresh chopped dill was the star. I’ve heard amazing things about the zucchini bread so I’ll come back for that next time! love this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Allegra F. 10 months ago on Google
    I have been here countless times over the last five years. The vibe is great, but in recent years, the quality of the barista drinks is really hit or miss. The drinks are more expensive and less good than most other coffee shops frequent. Homemade syrups are very tasty tho. If there were gluten free breakfast options, I would go more!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Capri S. 1 month ago on Google • 54 reviews New
    The rose latte tastes like death. It was the worst drink I ever had in my life! Tomato soup actually was pretty good. The lemonade tastes like limeade, and peach tea is unsweet, which is not the worst thing in the world but definitely had better drinks. The drinks generally were trash, but that ROSELATTE smells and tastes horrendous, worse than trash.

  • 5/5 Darby V. 2 months ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    Everyone is always super friendly & there's never a very long wait for food. No matter who makes my coffee it's always super consistent & great which is hard to find. They also have vegan options which makes it super easy to always come here with anyone.Maple donut goes crazy

  • 5/5 Kazi H. 3 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    The barista was top tier. I had the salmon bagel, broccoli cheese frittata and their flavoured lattes. Both the lavender and strawberry lattes are delicious!

  • 5/5 Tim T. 3 years ago on Google
    Cup of Brooklyn is an absolute gem in this neighborhood, or any other. The atmosphere, food, and drink options are great and so is the service. Lots of seating options, good WiFi, and nice music. The only negative I have is that the prices are quite high, equal or even greater than some cafes in Manhattan. In this neighborhood it's a bit of an outlier. For example, a basic grilled cheese and soup, typically the cheapest options on any Cafe menu, are $12.50.

  • 5/5 ayesha a. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best cafe if you want to get things done in a calming environment. The staff is professional and does not stress out patrons. Love their hot chocolate. Haven't tried their other items yet.

  • 5/5 Pranay B. 2 years ago on Google
    What a cute little place to grab coffee and some breakfast. The drinks are nice and offer a great variety. The donuts were also pretty nice. The art and decor was another great thing about the place.

  • 5/5 Breanna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place I just started coming and I’m obsessed! The flavor syrups are great not too sweet! Food was pretty good to but the pastries were really the star of the show.

  • 5/5 Helena 7 months ago on Google
    what an unsuspecting place! because of the scaffolding i probably would've never noticed this spot if it weren't for a friend's rec. i'm glad i checked it out, though—friendly staff, delish donut, and great atmosphere to knock out a couple hours of work.

  • 4/5 Kaley D. 2 years ago on Google
    The service here is really what makes it so special. I had to work on my computer virtually all day and they were just awesome. The atmosphere is hip and beautiful. The coffee is strong and fresh. The food is unique and tasty.

  • 5/5 Brad H. 2 years ago on Google
    Cup of Brooklyn makes the cappuccino-iest cappuccino, and they spin Jimi Hendrix LPs like I spin people's insults into compliments.

  • 2/5 Lillian W. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my co-workers birthday and I thought I would treat her to lunch. I often have my lunch at cafe Brooklyn. I ordered three sandwiches with instructions on what to put on the sandwiches . Like mustard or mayo or tomato or salt and pepper. Things you would tell them to put on a sandwich. I spend over forty dollars on the sandwiches plus I gave a tip. Some guy came over to me after giving me my order and said the chef was upset that my order was holding them back. Back from what I don’t know. He told me that I should go to the deli to order sandwiches and they didn’t have everything I asked for which when I was told at the beginning of ordering that they don’t I said okay just do what you can do. I am insulted that they felt bothered by my order. Not nice.

  • 4/5 Kendra R. 10 months ago on Google
    I love this place!!! Its very trendy, the people and its atmosphere is open and friendly. They offer a variety of selections of comfort foods and the service is always moving. And the coffee is 👍

  • 4/5 katekate.lemiester l. 2 years ago on Google
    I love going to Cup of Brooklyn. All of the staff are always so nice and friendly. The shop has an overall friendly and warm vibe to it. The coffee, pastries, and sandwiches are all delicious.

  • 5/5 In a New York minute C. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Fast and friendly service. The cup of Brooklyn sandwich and Lattes with various flavored syrups (lavender, rose and the Nutella lattes are my favorites) are delicious.

  • 3/5 Calvin L. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been plenty of times now the coffee is pretty good the food is overpriced for the quality you could get a better sandwich cheaper and faster at a deli and the baristas have no clue how to package a donut without making all the icing stick to the bag they put it in

  • 5/5 metallicfern 1 year ago on Google
    Staff is A+. Even though it can be busy ive never had to wait long and everyone is always so friendly. They have tofu cream cheese and a vegan breakfast wrap. Coffee is really good so ill just get a black drip from them.

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place! When it comes to floral flavored stuff I love it all and the fact that they offer rose lates and lavender is absolutely perfect. I highly recommend giving them a try. My only complaint is that if you are looking to have a seat sometimes it’s hard to find a seat inside however it makes sense why they are crowded.. the food, coffee, and ambiance is great. 💕

  • 1/5 killian l. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered a bagel with peanut butter. After almost 20 minutes had still not received it. When I asked about it, mentioning that it had been almost 20 minutes, I was told I could "go to McDonald's" if I wanted fast service and that "This isn't dunkin donuts". Will not be returning.

  • 5/5 Shania B. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    This is such a beautiful shop in Brooklyn . It was my first time there and the owner John was very helpful in helping me choose what to eat. He went above and beyond to ensure I was able to find something I enjoyed. It was very warm and calm inside, I’ll definitely be back 😊


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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