5 Best Cafes in Brooklyn Heights, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 34 cafes in Brooklyn Heights, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five well-reviewed cafes in and around Brooklyn Heights, New York, including nearby Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill and Dumbo. It is for anyone who wants a good coffee, a pastry or a quick lunch nearby. Thirty-four qualifying places were considered, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left a review. Each entry uses only its listing details and what reviewers mention, including notes on seating, which is limited at several of these spots.
#1
Bolo Bolo Café & Bakery
★ 4.8 (366 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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Bolo Bolo Café & Bakery at 196 Court St is a small coffee shop open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention unusual specialty lattes such as a peanut chikki latte and a smoked vanilla Bonfire Bliss, plus baklava and smooth iced coffee. Indoor seating is tight, with reviewers counting only two tables, but the outdoor setup gets praise. Vegan options and Wi-Fi are listed.
Best for: Unusual lattes and baklava
- Address
- 196 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–6 pm
#2
Loved Ones Coffee
★ 4.9 (148 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Loved Ones Coffee at 253 Bergen St is a small, family-run cafe that reviewers say roasts its own beans. They mention home-roasted espresso, a siphon brewer, good pastries, a sunny and bright space and reasonable prices, and some buy the beans for brewing at home. It opens 7 am to 5 pm on weekdays and Saturdays, 8 am to 4 pm on Sundays, and allows dogs inside.
Best for: House-roasted espresso and beans
- Address
- 253 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#3
Cafe Volkan
★ 4.7 (350 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Cafe Volkan at 85 Bergen St is a tiny cafe open daily from 7 am to 5 pm, with a menu that reviewers say is large for brunch. They mention a smoked salmon omelette, a Nutella latte that is not too sweet and carefully presented food, while one found the almond croissant dry. Seating is limited and gets busy on weekends, but dog-friendly outdoor tables help.
Best for: Weekend brunch in a small space
- Address
- 85 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–5 pm
#4
Red Coffee Stand
★ 4.7 (264 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Red Coffee Stand at 147 Front St in Dumbo is a takeaway coffee stand that reviewers say sits on the way to the Brooklyn Flea on weekends. They mention a rich cappuccino and Americano, staff who remember regular orders, paper loyalty cards and a grilled cheese, plus lines during busy mornings. It opens at 7:30 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends.
Best for: Quick coffee on the way
- Address
- 147 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–4 pm; Mon 7:30 am–4 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7:30 am–4 pm; Tue 7:30 am–4 pm; Wed 7:30 am–4 pm
#5
Diem Eatery
★ 4.7 (259 Google reviews)Cafe
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Diem Eatery at 79 Atlantic Ave is a cafe that reviewers know mainly for banh mi. They mention a classic banh mi, a tofu version with jalapenos and sriracha, large portions where a half is close to a full sandwich, green papaya salad and a cozy room. It is closed Mondays, opens at 11 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, and has full wheelchair access.
Best for: Banh mi for lunch
- Address
- 79 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–9 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 11 am–8 pm; Tue 11 am–8 pm; Wed 11 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 34 cafes in Brooklyn Heights, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Loved Ones Coffee opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
Bolo Bolo Café & Bakery ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 366 reviews. Loved Ones Coffee is second at 4.9 from 148 reviews.
Which cafes in Brooklyn Heights, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Diem Eatery, at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Bolo Bolo Café & Bakery $1–20; Loved Ones Coffee $1–10; Cafe Volkan $10–20; Red Coffee Stand $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Loved Ones Coffee and Cafe Volkan.
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