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IC Brooklyn Cafe

Cafe Coffee shop

Comfy counter-serve café offering coffee & breakfast, plus sandwiches, salads & juices. People often mention coffee, good, great, work, bagel, staff, Brooklyn, friendly, time, shop,


Address

117 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Website

icbrooklyn.cafe

Contact

(718) 450-3346

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (339 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 7 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 7 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (20) good (14) great (13) work (11) bagel (9) staff (9) Brooklyn (8) friendly (8) time (7) shop (6)
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  • 5/5 Mark H. 1 year ago on Google • 367 reviews
    Excellent coffee shop for getting productive work done. Atmosphere is quaint and they play good work music for the most part. The place is well suited for working since they is plenty of work tables and power outlets around them. Note there is more seating in the rear of the busking also. The coffee itself was good and they have options for smoothies and some food. Overall would return!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kellen W. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Accessibility rating: poor. There's a step to enter the building as well as a step to enter the bathroom (no railings around the toilet either). The front door is also recessed, so a solo wheelchair user would have to lean way over to hold open the door while also trying to get up the step. The cafe is spacious enough that once inside I believe a wheelchair would be able to get through without difficulty, but as of writing none of the tables are wheelchair-friendly. My review: Cozy atmosphere and plenty of tables. Great place to work! Update: came back and had another great experience. This cafe would easily be a 5/5 for me if they would put in a ramp to the door and the bathroom.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thomas O. 5 years ago on Google • 528 reviews
    I enjoyed my lunch at this unique eatery. It is clean and serves fresh, invigorating options. The Brooklyn Greens smoothie and spinach quiche is delicious, served with fresh green salad. Good coffee too. A bathroom is available for customers, but seating is limited, best for 1or 2 people eating alone but not groups any larger. Wait time for the food was close to 10 minutes, so it's not fast ... though it is delicious. No dedicated parking. Prices are fair.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zach M. 4 years ago on Google • 161 reviews
    This cafe is super welcoming and comfortable. It has some comfy seating (couches) along with tables and chairs. I got a large dark, French roast drip and it was $3.25. I have been to other local coffee shops around this area and this is about a $1 more. I enjoy a great dark roast and the flavor of coffee is great! I wouldn’t call it “the best” but definitely would be swinging by again. They have a wide variety of pastries and food. We tried the blueberry muffin and it was savory. Definitely swing on by and give them some love!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Piboon Thongtanyong (. 1 year ago on Google • 116 reviews
    Good coffee shop, nice and friendly staffs. We ordered smoked salmon bagel, cheese cake. They were all good. Especially cheese cake not too sweet and I believe they used the real vanilla which was rarely found in bakery these day. Atmosphere is very nice, everything seems perfect. But the restroom was broken… Recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Boston I. 1 year ago on Google
    I love a crispy bagel ! This place did it. I got the system Island and so good I ate 1/2 before I could take a pic ...... avacado is whole and what a big sandwhich. Great coffee and bright chill place ...... both guys behind the counter were friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elias V. 11 months ago on Google
    Relaxing modern vibe. Amazing food, bowl and bagels are amazing. Coffee is okay but not amazing. The milk foam was steamed to hot, leading to a Starbucks like coffee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Harvest H. 11 months ago on Google
    Absolutely love this spot - great coffee and lattes, and amazing, healthy food options!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Junior G. 1 year ago on Google
    The establishment is cool nice setting but very inconsistent when it comes to making smoothies. I order a berry good with almond butter and oat milk every time and every time it comes out differently but today was the worst just pure liquid (almond milk) the skeleton is a representation of how I felt taking a sip absolute horrified.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda H. 7 months ago on Google
    Had queens bagel. Huge slab of cream cheese, nice tomato, capers, and chopped red onion + crispy everything bagel. Coffee with Quick but bagel took a little bit of time. relaxed atmosphere lots of tables good light.table outside to enjoy the sidewalk view.. Didn’t have it but saw some great fruit bowls, and smoothies come out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yuji C. 1 year ago on Google
    I cannot say I expected to get kale like a salad in my acai bowl……. At least the acai tastes good. Plenty of comfortable seating too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sardis 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to come grab lunch!. Really peaceful, respectful and attentive staff. Really good food, would definitely be coming back and putting my friends on to this place!. I had the Bronx bagel and the Nutella latte… absolutely no regrets IT TASTED AMAZING!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 naomi v. 7 months ago on Google
    Was my second time coming here and would never return. You try to support local businesses but your money doesn’t have the same value to them compared to white peoples money. Walked in with my husband there was no one in line we’re expecting to be serviced but the 2 workers completely ignored us. A white man walks in and right away they tell him good morning and service him. Talk about brown nosing, crazy how even your own people (Latinos) can treat you differently. 👎🏼
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alessandra D. 3 months ago on Google • 35 reviews New
    Love this cafe close to my house. Staff is always friendly and good coffee. I was happy they offered a tofu cream cheese w the bagel as a vegan option but when I got it was pretty disappointed in the taste of the CC. There are so many good vegan options (Mykonos scallion for example, even tofutti plain is better) out there this one tasted pretty weird :/

  • 5/5 Eric M. 1 month ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    Stumbled in while on a long walk and found myself in need of some quick sustenance. I ordered the red rocker smoothie and loved it. Decided to have it in the shop and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. 100% will return to sample more of the menu.

  • 5/5 Heather J. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Love this little cafe. Staff is so friendly the atmosphere is cozy and very clean! The food and coffee are great! Definitely will visit again when visiting Brooklyn.

  • 5/5 J.C. P. 6 months ago on Google
    Wonderful spot, delicious food and tea, great atmosphere.

  • 3/5 Tom Nghĩa N. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place to work, the internet isn't strong outside. The coffee was really good. However, the newer staff is not as friendly and kind as the older staff. Especially the lady with the really dark make up.

  • 5/5 Kelly L. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty smoothie and friendly service. Wish they were a bit more eco conscious (I ordered my meal to stay but everything was served in togo containers and bag).

  • 5/5 Juan S. 1 year ago on Google
    This café has a positive presence in our neighborhood. The staff is friendly, and they truly put in the effort to make anyone’s experience worthwhile. The regular lattes, cappuccinos and ginger teas are an instant hit! I love how they freshly juice ginger to make the tea, while other spots will charge $3+ for a not-so-strong tea bag. The bagels are super good, the baked goods can be somewhat limited but it could be since I go later in the day. They can get somewhat busy during the afternoon/weekends (management should consider adding an extra hand, at least when it’s busier), but I like that they’re one of the few cafés open until the evening hours. The menu is massive, and I think they could benefit from making their menu a bit smaller to make it easier for the staff, and it reduces the likelihood of running out of a particular drink, similar to Variety Coffee which is also in the area. Overall, the café does deliver and it is a great place to get work done when it’s not super busy. Oh, and WiFi is decent, hence why so many people end up staying a while to do work!

  • 5/5 Portia M. 1 year ago on Google
    The folks who work here are extremely kind and they seem to always have a fun seasonal item! I mostly get their coffee and it’s not to be slept on. I had the best lavender latte of my life here. Don’t forget to bring a cash tip/be prepared to Venmo the person working there. I saw some reviews that said it’s annoying to bring cash but they have a place to scan for Venmo right at checkout! They deserve the tip :)

  • 5/5 Inna K. 1 year ago on Google
    Cute place with an even cuter backyard with some good smoothie/drink/food options. I got the watermelon sweet/sour smoothie (yum) and the lox bagel but it didn't come with red onion--- what? Turns out you have to specifically ask for it. Should be the other way around.

  • 5/5 Cagney B. 1 year ago on Google
    My go to coffee shop! The staff are always friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere is that of a classic coffee shop but their menu is huge, definitely check it out!

  • 4/5 Tim W. 2 years ago on Google
    This cafe has the best Acai bowls in Brooklyn hands down! Everything tastes fresh, the presentation is perfect, and the proportion sizes are great. Along with other great menu items, definitely give them a try!

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 2 years ago on Google
    I love IC Brooklyn! Great coffee and great place to get some work done. There’s tables and outlets everywhere! The staff and owner are super nice too!

  • 5/5 Michael M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Cafe place in Brooklyn! Their French dark roast coffee is amazing! I totally recommend trying their acai bowls and their sandwiches! Love the Brooklyn bagel too!!

  • 4/5 Katailn T. 2 years ago on Google
    Ive gone every weekend since being in Brooklyn. Brooklyn Bagel is awesome and coffee is great. Amazing place to just sit and chill on a Saturday morning (or really any morning).

  • 5/5 Artur P. 2 years ago on Google
    Quiet comfy place with a nice patio. Cheesecake is tasty 😋

  • 5/5 John N. 2 years ago on Google
    Let me start out by saying - BIG GAINS !! Both Açaí and Matcha bowl are my personal favorite. Their eye opener smoothie has helped me through some rough mornings. I love the staff and the ambiance. Feels like home.

  • 4/5 Lena K. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly just a cool place and the coffee is great! A welcoming environment too. The staff is. I thing short of pleasant every time I’m here. It’s my regular coffee shop and they treat me me with such kindness

  • 1/5 Nafisa A. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Food was mediocre. However, there was a female barista at the front, while I was waiting for the rest of my order. I kindly asked her about the estimated time remaining. I was then answered back with attitude. She told me, “I don’t know what your order is, and I don’t know how long it’s going to take”. Sounded like she didn’t want to be there. Definitely will not be returning or recommending.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sammi C. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Prices are pretty standard and on-par to prices you would see in the city but the ambiance for getting work done is GREAT. They play lo-fi/classical music and its not overpowering / overbearing for taking meetings or calls. There is plenty of places to sit and a variety of dessert and food options if you get hungry. Also is very warm and inside and has free wifi :) I will definitely be coming back here to continue doing more work! Glad i found this place


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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