5 Best Coffee Shops in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 15 cafes in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This is a short list of five coffee shops in and around Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. It is for anyone looking for a reliable cup, a place to sit with a laptop or a quiet patio in the neighborhood. Fifteen businesses listed on Google as coffee shops were considered, and they are ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews. Each entry gives hours, the address and what reviewers mention about the drinks, food and space, so you can choose by mood and schedule.
#1
Villager
★ 4.7 (501 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Villager is a coffee shop at 841 Classon Ave near the Brooklyn Museum, open 7 am to 5 pm most days and from 8 am on Sunday. Reviewers mention strong, balanced cold brew, single-origin coffee, oat lattes, a black sesame roll and beans for sale. The room has high ceilings, real plants and art on the walls, and service stays fast when the line is long. Outdoor seating and vegan options are listed.
Best for: Specialty coffee and pastries
- Address
- 841 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#2
PHiL cafe
★ 4.8 (173 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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PHiL cafe is at 452 Lafayette Ave and opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing at 7 pm daily. Reviewers mention a strawberry matcha latte, Stumptown coffee, sandwiches and Korean street toast. The quiet indoor tables draw people studying, and the back patio and garden are described as a peaceful place to get work done. Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Best for: Working on a garden patio
- Address
- 452 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 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
#3
Coffee With Milk
★ 4.7 (266 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Coffee With Milk is a cafe at 504 Nostrand Ave; its hours are not listed on Google, so check before going. Reviewers mention friendly staff, a white mocha latte, a tropical smoothie, dirty chai, croissants and Mexican toast. Opinions on the coffee are mixed, and one regular found lunch items uneven while praising the pastries. Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, delivery and a family-friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly setting are listed.
Best for: Pastries and a sweet latte
- Address
- 504 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- hours not listed
#4
Le Paris Dakar
★ 4.6 (593 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Le Paris Dakar is a small cafe at 518 Nostrand Ave, open from 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing between 7:30 and 8 pm. Reviewers mention savory and sweet crepes made in front of you, hot chocolate and smoothies, though some found the crepes merely decent. The atmosphere is described as laid back and quiet enough for meetings, with a print station and an outdoor area with umbrellas.
Best for: Crepes and a relaxed sit
- Address
- 518 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–7:30 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 8 am–8 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–7:30 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#5
OneTwoOne Café
★ 4.8 (105 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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OneTwoOne Café is a Black-owned, women-owned small business at 121 Ralph Ave, open Tuesday to Sunday and closed Monday. Reviewers mention jazz playing, plenty of outlets for laptops, matcha and warmed banana chocolate chip bread. Along with coffee it serves beer, cocktails and spirits, and regulars point to its live music nights. Google lists late-night food, organic dishes and fast service.
Best for: Coffee by day, live music nights
- Address
- 121 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–7 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–7 pm; Sun 10 am–7 pm; Thu 9 am–7 pm; Tue 9 am–7 pm; Wed 9 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 15 cafes in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Coffee shop”, ranked by weighted rating. 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, Villager 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?
Villager ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 501 reviews. PHiL cafe is second at 4.8 from 173 reviews.
Which cafes in Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Le Paris Dakar, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Villager $1–10; Coffee With Milk $10–20; OneTwoOne Café $1–10. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Villager and OneTwoOne Café.
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