5 Best Cafes in Carroll Gardens, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 28 cafes in Carroll Gardens, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five well-reviewed places to eat and drink in and around Carroll Gardens, New York NY, useful for anyone choosing between a sit-down Italian dinner and a quick coffee. The ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so a strong score from many reviewers carries more weight than a perfect score from a few. We considered 28 qualifying businesses. Each entry uses only listed details and what reviewers mention.
#1
Aromi
★ 4.9 (839 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–80 per person
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An Italian restaurant on Court St serving dinner nightly from 5 pm, plus lunch from noon on weekends. Reviewers mention wood-fired pizzas such as a Buffalo Margherita and a funghi and prosciutto pie, a gorgonzola salad, ravioli and a mussels dish, along with friendly, attentive service. It offers outdoor seating, delivery and takeaway, and is listed for its wine list, cocktails and happy-hour drinks.
Best for: Wood-fired pizza and Italian dinners
- Address
- 552 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10:30 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 12–10:30 pm; Sun 12–9:30 pm; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue 5–9:30 pm; Wed 5–9:30 pm
#2
Cremini's
★ 4.9 (430 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$40–50 per person
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This women-owned Italian restaurant on Court St focuses on food and wine from the Marche region, according to reviewers. They describe a cozy, home-like room run by a couple, with one working the floor and the other cooking, and point to squid ink pasta and other house pastas. It is closed on Tuesdays, opens at noon on weekends and has a private dining room and live music.
Best for: Intimate Marche-style pasta dinners
- Address
- 521 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9:30 pm; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–9:30 pm
#3
Casita of Brooklyn
★ 4.8 (272 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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A coffee shop on 11th St, open from 6:30 am on weekdays and 7 am on weekends until 6 pm. Reviewers mention specialty lattes such as the Aviator and Honey Bear, an iced cafe con leche, a gluten-free vegan banana nut muffin and canvas tote bags for sale. There are a few seats inside and outside, and reviewers say to expect a wait at busy times.
Best for: Early specialty lattes to go
- Address
- 318 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–6 pm; Mon 6:30 am–6 pm; Sat 7 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 6:30 am–6 pm; Tue 6:30 am–6 pm; Wed 6:30 am–6 pm
#4
Cafe Spaghetti
★ 4.7 (636 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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An Italian restaurant on Union St, closed Mondays, with brunch hours Friday through Sunday and dinner most evenings. Reviewers mention rice balls, meatballs, ragu, bolognese, corn pasta, branzino, garlic twists and tiramisu, as well as an olive oil martini from the bar. Longtime regulars describe consistent, personable service. The entrance, seating and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Pasta dinners and weekend brunch
- Address
- 126 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–2:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 11 am–2:30 pm, 5–9 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
#5
Kofee cafe
★ 4.7 (520 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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A cafe on Fulton St open daily from 8 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention a strawberry matcha, a bacon, egg and cheese croissant, danishes and baristas willing to adjust drinks, including making one sugar free. It is listed as good for working on a laptop, with seating, breakfast, lunch, dessert and catering, and also serves beer, wine and cocktails.
Best for: Laptop work with matcha and croissants
- Address
- 711 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 28 cafes in Carroll Gardens, 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
- Aromi and Cremini's take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Casita of Brooklyn opens at 6:30 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?
Aromi ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 839 reviews. Cremini's is second at 4.9 from 430 reviews.
Which cafes in Carroll Gardens, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Aromi, at 10:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Aromi $30–80; Cremini's $40–50; Casita of Brooklyn $1–20; Kofee cafe $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Aromi and Cremini's.
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