5 Best Coffee Shops in Brighton Beach, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 cafes in Brighton Beach, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five coffee shops in and around Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, for anyone looking for a morning coffee, a pastry or a quiet table. The list was chosen from businesses in the Google category Coffee shop, and seven qualifying places were considered. They are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, so a high score from many reviewers counts for more than a perfect score from a handful. Each entry covers hours, address and what reviewers mention most often.
#1
Cafeteria Maestro
★ 4.6 (276 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Cafeteria Maestro sits at 1033 Brighton Beach Ave and opens at 6 am on weekdays and 7 am on weekends. Reviewers mention the desserts above all, along with a meringue roll, large crepes filled with steak or salmon, and good coffee. Several describe it as a family-run cafe with careful presentation, though one reviewer was unhappy with the syrniki and how a complaint was handled.
Best for: Desserts and an early coffee
- Address
- 1033 Brighton Beach Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–7 pm; Mon 6 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 6 am–7 pm; Tue 6 am–7 pm; Wed 6 am–7 pm
#2
Orso Coffee
★ 4.5 (472 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Orso Coffee is at 1745 Sheepshead Bay Rd and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. It opens at 7 am on weekdays and closes at 7 pm every day. Some reviewers call it a cute spot with a good atmosphere for writing or starting the day, and note pouches for kids at the counter. Others report unfriendly service and bitter cappuccinos, so opinions are mixed.
Best for: A quick coffee on Sheepshead Bay Rd
- Address
- 1745 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 8 am–7 pm; Sun 9 am–7 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#3
Ristretto Cafe
★ 4.6 (149 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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Ristretto Cafe is a second-floor coffee shop at 3121 Ocean Ave, open until 9 pm on weekdays and 10 pm on weekends. Reviewers describe a quiet, European-style room with baked goods made in house, a large tea selection and fresh pastries. Several mention ordering custom cakes here, including options that worked for vegan guests.
Best for: Pastries, tea and custom cakes
- Address
- 3121 Ocean Ave 2nd Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–9 pm; Mon 8 am–9 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun 9 am–10 pm; Thu 8 am–9 pm; Tue 8 am–9 pm; Wed 8 am–9 pm
#4
Le Cafe Grand Prix
★ 4.8 (66 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Le Cafe Grand Prix at 2743 Coney Island Ave is a small business offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery, with breakfast, desserts and wheelchair-accessible seating and parking. Google lists it as family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. Reviewers mention a clean interior, friendly service and an ube latte, plus yogurt and pastries, though one found a caramel latte disappointing.
Best for: Specialty lattes and a casual breakfast
- Address
- 2743 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–7 pm; Mon 7 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 7 am–3 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 7 am–7 pm; Wed 7 am–7 pm
#5
PEP Bakehouse and Coffee Shop
★ 4.3 (237 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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PEP Bakehouse and Coffee Shop is on Sea Breeze Ave, with wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. It opens at 7 am on weekdays and stays open until 8 pm most days. Reviewers point to fresh pastries and macarons, porridge, iced tea and good coffee, plus indoor and outdoor seating. One reviewer notes it is on a quiet road that is easy to miss.
Best for: Macarons and fresh baked goods
- Address
- 225 Sea Breeze Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 8 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–7 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 cafes in Brighton Beach, 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, Cafeteria Maestro opens at 6 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?
Cafeteria Maestro ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 276 reviews. Orso Coffee is second at 4.5 from 472 reviews.
Which cafes in Brighton Beach, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Ristretto Cafe, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Le Cafe Grand Prix $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Le Cafe Grand Prix.
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