5 Best Cafes in Bushwick, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 27 cafes in Bushwick, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five cafes in Bushwick, Brooklyn, for anyone after a good coffee, a pastry or a place to sit for a while. The ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left one, with 27 qualifying businesses considered. For each spot you will find its hours, address, listed features and the points reviewers raise most often, so you can choose the right Bushwick cafe for a quick stop, a work session or a relaxed meal.
#1
HEADREST COFFEE
★ 4.9 (806 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Headrest Coffee is a coffee shop at 262 Irving Ave, opening at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing at 6 pm daily. Reviewers mention drip coffee, cappuccinos, a rich winter hot chocolate and pastries such as a chocolate banana scone and peanut butter bites. The space is small, with a handful of seats inside and a couple of outdoor tables, and reviewers note steady foot traffic and friendly baristas.
Best for: Coffee and pastries to go
- Address
- 262 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
#2
Bunna Cafe
★ 4.7 (2,016 Google reviews)Ethiopian restaurant$20–30 per person
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Bunna Cafe is an Ethiopian restaurant at 1084 Flushing Ave, open from noon most days, with a split lunch and dinner schedule on weekends and a later start on Tuesdays. Reviewers mention the vegan Beyaynetu platter served with tangy injera, warm hospitality, and a large group seated shortly before closing. Google lists live music, cocktails, coffee and tea, late-night food and delivery. A few reviews describe slow or uneven service.
Best for: Vegan Ethiopian dinner with friends
- Address
- 1084 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12–4 pm, 5–11 pm; Sun 12–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#3
Saint Michel: Cafe and Art
★ 4.9 (208 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Saint Michel: Cafe and Art is a coffee shop at 462 Irving Ave, open 8 am to 3 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 4 pm on weekends. It identifies as Black-owned and women-owned. Reviewers mention house-made syrups, macadamia milk, matcha drinks, dulce de leche lattes and baked goods such as a fig danish, along with art on the walls, records and pop-up events. Google lists it as cozy, quiet and good for kids.
Best for: Specialty lattes in a cozy room
- Address
- 462 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–3 pm; Mon 8 am–3 pm; Sat 9 am–4 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm; Thu 8 am–3 pm; Tue 8 am–3 pm; Wed 8 am–3 pm
#4
Crossroads Cafe
★ 4.8 (347 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Crossroads Cafe is a coffee shop at 119 Knickerbocker Ave, open from 8 am on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, closing at 6 pm. Reviewers describe an eclectic, relaxed room with space to work or read, well-made espresso, oat milk lattes and fresh pastries including a butter croissant, and some mention outdoor seating. One longtime visitor reports a less welcoming mood on recent visits. The entrance, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Working or reading over espresso
- Address
- 119 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#5
YellowSun Coffee
★ 4.9 (188 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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YellowSun Coffee is a coffee shop at 1434 Dekalb Ave, open from 7 am most weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing at 6 pm. Reviewers say the shop roasts its own coffee and mention careful latte art, a cortado made with an El Salvador roast, lavender lattes with oat milk and an olive oil cake, plus at least one vegan pastry. The room is described as quiet and popular with laptop workers.
Best for: Carefully made espresso drinks
- Address
- 1434 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–6 pm; Mon 7 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 27 cafes in Bushwick, 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
- Bunna Cafe takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, HEADREST 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?
HEADREST COFFEE ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 806 reviews. Bunna Cafe is second at 4.7 from 2,016 reviews.
Which cafes in Bushwick, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Bunna Cafe, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Bunna Cafe $20–30; Saint Michel: Cafe and Art $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Bunna Cafe.
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