5 Best Cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 33 cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five cafes and daytime spots in and around Fort Greene, Brooklyn, for anyone looking for coffee, breakfast or a relaxed place to sit. The order comes from Google ratings weighted by the number of reviews, so places with high scores and plenty of feedback rank higher. Each entry lists the address and hours, accessibility notes, and a summary of what reviewers mention, including the occasional drawback.
#1
Enso Cafe
★ 4.9 (429 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Enso Cafe at 665 President St is open from 7:30 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 4:30 pm on weekends. Reviewers describe a cozy, beautifully decorated room that feels quiet and calm, plus some outdoor seating and Wi-Fi for working. Drinks they mention include the cold brew cloud, shaken espresso, orange spice latte and an off-menu iced London Fog.
Best for: Quiet coffee breaks and writing
- Address
- 665 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–4:30 pm; Sun 8 am–4:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–5 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5 pm
#2
Caffè De Martini
★ 4.8 (527 Google reviews)Cafe
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Caffè De Martini at 609 Vanderbilt Ave opens at 7:30 am on weekdays and 8:30 am on weekends. The indoor space is small, but reviewers mention plenty of outdoor seating and fast, friendly staff. Popular orders include the egg sandwich and a prosciutto and salami panini, along with yogurt in generous portions. Reviewers also note there are no bathrooms and that prices feel high.
Best for: Breakfast sandwiches outdoors
- Address
- 609 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5 pm; Sat 8:30 am–6 pm; Sun 8:30 am–6 pm; Thu 7:30 am–5 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5 pm
#3
Evelina
★ 4.7 (1,574 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Evelina at 211 Dekalb Ave is an Italian restaurant serving daytime meals from 9 or 10 am to 3:30 pm and dinner from 5 pm. Reviewers mention lemon ricotta pancakes, a mushroom feta omelet and a good tea selection in the morning, and well-balanced pastas and crispy fritto misto later on. They describe a modern space that fits groups, though it can be chilly inside.
Best for: Sit-down brunch or pasta dinner
- Address
- 211 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Mon 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Sat 10 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Sun 10 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10:30 pm; Tue 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; Wed 9 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm
#4
Moka & Co
★ 4.7 (1,477 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Moka & Co at 725 Fulton St keeps long hours, from 7 or 8 am until 9 pm, and until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention Wi-Fi and many tables for working, the iced Adeni chai, matcha drinks and pistachio croissants. Views are mixed: some find it loud and pricey, and one reviewer questions its ratings because of a review discount offer.
Best for: Evening coffee and laptop work
- Address
- 725 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–11 pm; Mon 7 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–9 pm; Thu 7 am–9 pm; Tue 7 am–9 pm; Wed 7 am–9 pm
#5
Black Iris
★ 4.7 (1,446 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant
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Black Iris at 120 Lafayette Ave is a Mediterranean restaurant open from 11 am, or 10 am on weekends, until 10 pm, with full wheelchair access. Reviewers mention fresh ingredients, a leg of lamb wrap and a falafel wrap, and gluten-friendly swaps such as vegetables in place of pita. They describe a cozy, cool interior with a patio, handy before a show nearby.
Best for: Casual Mediterranean bites before a show
- Address
- 120 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 33 cafes in Fort Greene, 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, Moka & Co 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?
Enso Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 429 reviews. Caffè De Martini is second at 4.8 from 527 reviews.
Which cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Moka & Co, at 11 pm.
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