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The best coffee shops in Brooklyn.

Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 11 places.

New York City has long been admired for its creativity and innovation, and the great coffee shops in Brooklyn are a testament to that. Coffee in New York City is a part of the routine, but coffee in Brooklyn is a part of the culture and we are all better for it.

Creating a list of the best coffee shops in Brooklyn is no easy task and there is a handful of criteria to consider. The space has to be clean and welcoming, and delicious pastries are non-negotiable.

Antonina PattizI went to every one · how I decide

Best coffee shops in Brooklyn, 2026

  1. ArabicaCafe · DUMBOArabica is what I envision when I think of the best coffee shops in Brooklyn largely thanks to its modern design.
  2. BakeriBakery · GreenpointTrying one of Bakeri’s delicacies is like seeing color for the first time.
  3. Ciao, GloriaCafe · Prospect HeightsTo that end Ciao, Gloria is definitely one of the best Brooklyn coffee shops.
  4. DevociónCafe · WilliamsburgWith a handful of locations around NYC, I frequent the Williamsburg location most because it feels very cozy with their exposed brick and warm lighting.
  5. Hungry GhostCafe · Park SlopeIn terms of cozy Brooklyn coffee shops it doesn’t get more charming than the Hungry Ghost.
  6. Land to SeaCafe · WilliamsburgServing some of the best coffee in Brooklyn, Land to Sea opens their doors to artists, bakers, filmmakers and musicians to promote talented locals in the community.
  7. Qahwah HouseCafe · WilliamsburgThe smell of freshly roasted coffee is guaranteed to embrace you the moment you walk through the door at this charming Brooklyn coffee shop.
  8. Sey CoffeeCafe · BushwickAiry and bright with an abundance of greenery – this Brooklyn café is a true breath of fresh air.
  9. Stumptown No. 12Cafe · Vinegar HillThis Portland-based coffee brand serves some of the best coffee in Brooklyn out of a repurposed fire house.
  10. For the RecordCafe · GreenpointOpened in 2021, locals consider this some of the best coffee in Brooklyn and it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a staple in the Greenpoint neighborhood.
  11. The West Coffeehouse & BarCafe · Williamsburg

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Where they are.

7 neighborhoods, Williamsburg and Greenpoint most of all.

Williamsburg

Greenpoint

Bushwick

DUMBO

Park Slope

Prospect Heights

Vinegar Hill

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 10+ Brooklyn Coffee Shops Locals Love (NYC Guide).