Coffee has become more than a drink. It is a catalyst for social connections and a vehicle of personal expression. And for a growing number of coffee consumers, the vibe of a coffee shop may be as important as the caffeine in the cup.
So, let’s make sure you choose the right place:
Brooklyn Roasting Company | by Adil Rahman
Brooklyn Roasting Company
25 Jay St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
Perfect place to… make a connection.
Take a seat at any community table, and you’re bound to meet someone dynamic. Underneath the lofted, factory ceilings, self-starters and entrepreneurs collect to work and enjoy an assortment of house roasts.
One Girl Cookies
33 Main St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
Perfect place to… people watch.
With wide windows lined with high-top tables, this coffeehouse / bakery is the place to perch and watch the passersby. Stay for a quick cup or lingered latte, and you’re guaranteed to have some outfit inspiration.
Greene Grape Annex
753 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Perfect place to… get work done.
After ordering your drink, put in your earphones (let’s be real, you are probably wearing your AirPods already) and get cranking. You’ll be in good company because the person to your right and left will already be typing away at their laptops.
Hungry Ghost | by Adil Rahman
Hungry Ghost
781 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Perfect place to… meet a friend.
In cushioned window nooks and outside wooden benches, get your vitamin D fix and catch up with a friend. Inside, your conversation will be accompanied by curated, Motown classics. Outside, by the sounds of Fulton Street – so join the orchestra.
Homecoming
92 Berry St., Brooklyn, NY 11249
Perfect place to... up your Instagram game.
Half coffee shop, half flower shop – Homecoming is an aestheticallty pleasing oasis to sip a brilliant brew and stop to smell the roses.
AlMar
111 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Perfect place to… sip an espresso.
Escape the beaming sun and slip into this tastefully lit, Italian coffee and wine bar. Embrace the sophistication of an afternoon espresso, but if you need an escape from the heat, you won’t regret the iced coffee.
Brooklyn Kolache Co. | by Adil Rahman
Brooklyn Kolache Co.
Perfect place to… read some fiction.
Their claim to fame is that they are the only brick and mortar kolache bakery in NYC, but the fruit-filled pastries aren’t the only things that pair well with a good book. This cozy shop has both indoor and outdoor seating and an impressive cold brew.
Bluestone Lane
55 Prospect St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Perfect place to… spend a morning.
Alongside a cup of coffee, this shop serves a great brunch. So come with family or friends and eat and drink the morning away. Bonus: The owner is Australian, so enjoy the accents.
By Joseph Held, Blog + Content Curator