5 Best Cafes in Red Hook, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 26 cafes in Red Hook, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list gathers five cafes and casual food stops that came up for Red Hook, New York NY. It is for anyone looking for coffee, a quick bite or a relaxed sit-down in and around the area. The ranking comes from Google ratings weighted by how many people left a review, drawn from 26 qualifying businesses. Some entries sit outside Red Hook proper, so check each address before heading out.
#1
Bar Mario
★ 4.8 (508 Google reviews)Bar
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Bar Mario is listed on Google as a bar at 365 Van Brunt St in Brooklyn. It opens in the evening Tuesday to Friday and from 2 pm on weekends, and is closed Mondays. Reviewers describe a cozy, moody room with oldies playing and eye-catching light fixtures over the bar. They mention fresh pasta, agnolotti, risotto croquettes, lamb and a generous Caesar with anchovies, along with well-made cocktails. Entrance, seating and toilet are wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Evening pasta and cocktails
- Address
- 365 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5:30–10:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 2–10:30 pm; Sun 2–9 pm; Thu 5:30–10 pm; Tue 5:30–10 pm; Wed 5:30–10 pm
#2
Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe
★ 4.7 (1,096 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe is at 40 W Market St in Red Hook, NY 12571, open from 7 am most days and 8 am on Sunday. Google lists great coffee, desserts, tea, breakfast, lunch, outdoor seating, live music and space for laptop work. Reviewers mention house-made chocolates, pastries, cakes, salads, wraps and bowls, plus larger iced lattes and strong espresso drinks. They describe it as quick to get in and out of, or a place to sit a while.
Best for: Coffee, chocolates and pastries
- Address
- 40 W Market St, Red Hook, NY 12571, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–7 pm; Sun 8 am–6 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#3
Coppola Cafe
★ 4.7 (559 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Coppola Cafe is at 171 W 4th St in Manhattan, open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Google lists great coffee and tea, breakfast, lunch, vegan and vegetarian options, and describes it as cozy and quiet, good for working on a laptop. Reviewers mention gelato, a raspberry eclair filled with raspberry cream and ricotta, and a good cappuccino. They also point to friendly service and window seats for a quick breakfast or lunch break.
Best for: Quiet cappuccino and pastry
- Address
- 171 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–7 pm
#4
Red Hook Food Corp
★ 4.8 (233 Google reviews)Grocery store
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Red Hook Food Corp is a grocery store and deli at 603 Clinton St in Brooklyn, open daily from 8 am to 9 pm. Reviewers mention the Ocky Way sandwiches, such as chopped cheese on a Jamaican beef patty, chopped cheese on grilled cheese and grilled chicken on French toast. They describe a fun, lively atmosphere and welcoming staff, but also long waits on weekends and some feel the sandwiches are pricey. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Oversized deli sandwiches
- Address
- 603 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–9 pm
#5
Fiorella Coffee & Flower Shop
★ 4.8 (151 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Fiorella Coffee & Flower Shop is a coffee shop at 510 3rd Ave in Brooklyn, opening at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends. Reviewers mention it is Salvadoran-owned and point to the iced coconut latte, matcha with vanilla and oat milk, and a Caesar wrap. They describe a pretty, calm space suited to a date or catching up with a friend, and note a flower detail on the coffee cups. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Calm coffee catch-ups
- Address
- 510 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 8 am–7 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 26 cafes in Red Hook, 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, Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe 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?
Bar Mario ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 508 reviews. Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe is second at 4.7 from 1,096 reviews.
Which cafes in Red Hook, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Bar Mario, at 10:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe $10–20; Coppola Cafe $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe.
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