5 Best Cafes in DUMBO, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 21 cafes in DUMBO, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five cafes and daytime food spots in DUMBO, Brooklyn, for locals, commuters and visitors walking between the waterfront and the Brooklyn Flea. We looked at 21 qualifying businesses and ranked them by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one, so steady scores across many reviews rank higher than a few perfect ones. Each entry below draws on the business's hours, listed features and what its reviewers mention, good and bad.
#1
Westville Dumbo
★ 4.7 (3,566 Google reviews)American restaurant
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Westville Dumbo is an American restaurant at 81 Washington St, serving from 11:30 am on weekdays and offering a weekend brunch from 10 am. Reviewers mention customizable protein and vegetable plates, market bowls, burgers, salads, and an eggs Benedict built on a hash brown with avocado. One recalls pork shoulder au poivre with mashed potatoes and beets. They also note an outdoor patio, friendly service and paying from your phone. The space is fully wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Healthy lunch or weekend brunch
- Address
- 81 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10 pm; Mon 11:30 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Sun 10 am–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 11:30 am–10 pm; Tue 11:30 am–10 pm; Wed 11:30 am–10 pm
#2
Red Coffee Stand
★ 4.7 (264 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Red Coffee Stand is a small coffee stand at 147 Front St, open 7:30 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 5 pm on weekends. Reviewers praise the cappuccino and Americano and mention paper loyalty cards stamped on site. Weekend visitors to the Brooklyn Flea pass right by it. Regulars note that staff remember their orders, but also that the line can stretch at busy times and that daily visits add up. One reviewer flagged mustard in the grilled cheese.
Best for: A quick espresso drink to go
- 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
#3
maman
★ 4.8 (142 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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maman is a bakery and coffee shop at 66 Water St, open 7:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 8 am on weekends. Reviewers describe a beautifully decorated, cozy interior with ample seating and welcoming staff. Pastries they mention include a nutty chocolate chip cookie and a beignet, and one enjoyed a beef sandwich with lattes. Opinions on the coffee range from decent to excellent, and a couple of visitors found the food prices on the high side.
Best for: Pastries in a stylish room
- Address
- 66 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–6 pm; Mon 7:30 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7:30 am–6 pm; Tue 7:30 am–6 pm; Wed 7:30 am–6 pm
#4
BEEPUBLIC
★ 4.6 (727 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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BEEPUBLIC is a coffee shop at 181 Front St that opens at 7 am and stays open until 10 pm several nights a week. Google lists outdoor seating, beer, cocktails, happy hour and a setup good for laptop work. Reviewers mention matcha, lattes with pistachio or cardamom, sandwiches and vegan options, plus boozy bingo nights. Feedback is mixed, with some finding the staff unhelpful, outlets hard to find, and a bowl underwhelming.
Best for: Coffee by day, drinks at night
- Address
- 181 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–10 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–10 pm; Sun 7 am–8 pm; Thu 7 am–10 pm; Tue 7 am–10 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#5
Pura Vida - Dumbo
★ 4.6 (281 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Pura Vida - Dumbo is a coffee shop at 79 Front St, open from 7 am until 9 pm most days and 8 pm on Sundays. Reviewers mention an avocado smash, a watermelon and coconut water drink, and a relaxed, well-decorated space that one compared to Miami. They describe friendly service and a line at the register that moves quickly, though one found the music too loud. The space has wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and restroom.
Best for: Light bites in a relaxed space
- Address
- 79 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–9 pm; Mon 7 am–9 pm; Sat 7 am–9 pm; Sun 7 am–8 pm; Thu 7 am–9 pm; Tue 7 am–9 pm; Wed 7 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 21 cafes in DUMBO, 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, BEEPUBLIC 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?
Westville Dumbo ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 3,566 reviews. Red Coffee Stand is second at 4.7 from 264 reviews.
Which cafes in DUMBO, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Westville Dumbo, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: BEEPUBLIC $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
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