5 Best Cafes in Prospect Heights, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 28 cafes in Prospect Heights, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five well-rated cafes and casual spots in and around Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, for anyone looking for coffee, a pastry or a relaxed meal. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by how many reviews each place has, so it favors places with a steady record over a handful of glowing scores. Each entry gives the hours and address, plus the drinks, food and details reviewers mention, so you can choose quickly.
#1
Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe
★ 4.8 (1,310 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop$1–10 per person
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Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe is a bakery and cafe at 622 Vanderbilt Ave, open daily from 7:30 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention cappuccinos, matcha lattes, almond croissants, apricot pistachio pie, apple tart and macarons, and describe the pricing as reasonable for the city. It has a wide menu of hot and iced drinks, Wi-Fi and delivery. The listing also notes it is LGBTQ+ friendly and accepts cards and mobile payments.
Best for: French pastries with coffee
- Address
- 622 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- daily 7:30 am–6 pm
#2
Cuppa Hive Coffee
★ 4.9 (312 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Cuppa Hive Coffee at 428 15th St is a coffee shop open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Reviewers mention smooth lattes with careful latte art, fresh pastries, a well-designed space and friendly service. One reviewer found the lavender latte tasted off and the strawberry matcha hard to stir, though they liked it overall. The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.
Best for: Lattes and a fresh pastry
- Address
- 428 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#3
Principles GI Coffee House
★ 4.8 (663 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Principles GI Coffee House at 139 9th St combines a coffee bar with a bike-friendly space that reviewers say has tools, pumps and events. Regulars point to a wide bean selection, batch brew, an all-vegan menu including donuts, and pricing that includes tax and tip. The garage-style room is described as spacious and cozy. It opens at 8 am most days and 9 am on Sundays.
Best for: Specialty coffee for cyclists
- Address
- 139 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–4:55 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–4:55 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm; Thu 8 am–4:55 pm; Tue 8 am–4:55 pm; Wed 8 am–4:55 pm
#4
Caffè De Martini
★ 4.8 (527 Google reviews)Cafe
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Caffè De Martini is a cafe at 609 Vanderbilt Ave with a small indoor space and plenty of outdoor seats, according to reviewers. They mention egg sandwiches, prosciutto and salami paninis, rich coffee, generous yogurt portions and fast, friendly staff. One found the marble cake dry and another noted there are no bathrooms. Weekday hours are 7:30 am to 5 pm, with later weekend hours until 6 pm.
Best for: Egg sandwich at an outdoor table
- 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
#5
Underhill Greek Eatery
★ 4.8 (387 Google reviews)Greek restaurant
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Underhill Greek Eatery is a Greek restaurant at 760 Dean St that reviewers visit for calamari with harissa sauce, zucchini fritters, gyro platters, moussaka, grilled salmon and Greek salad. They mention warm service, lunch deals and a menu that includes American fare too. Some order delivery and praise the grilled pita and tzatziki. It is closed Mondays and opens at 10 am on weekends and 11 am on other days.
Best for: Greek lunch after the museum
- Address
- 760 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–9:30 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9:30 pm; Tue 11 am–9:30 pm; Wed 11 am–9:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 28 cafes in Prospect 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, Cuppa Hive 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?
Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,310 reviews. Cuppa Hive Coffee is second at 4.9 from 312 reviews.
Which cafes in Prospect Heights, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Underhill Greek Eatery, at 9:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Mille-Feuille Bakery Cafe.
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