5 Best Coffee Shops in Williamsburg, New York NY

Williamsburg has no shortage of cafes, so this guide narrows it to five coffee shops for locals, remote workers and visitors looking for a good cup. We considered 30 businesses listed on Google as coffee shops and ranked them by rating, weighted by the number of reviews behind it. Hours differ widely, with some closing at lunchtime and one open late, so each entry lists them along with the drinks and food reviewers mention.

The list at a glance

  1. 1787 Coffee★ 4.9 · 3,030 reviews
  2. 2Alita Cafe★ 4.9 · 376 reviews
  3. 311:11 Cafe★ 4.9 · 328 reviews · $10–20
  4. 4Blue Brown Cafe★ 4.9 · 323 reviews
  5. 5Moka Mo - Williamsburg★ 4.9 · 323 reviews · $1–10
#1

787 Coffee

★ 4.9 (3,030 Google reviews)Coffee shop

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787 Coffee at 595 Metropolitan Ave serves specialty lattes, and reviewers mention horchata, coquito and dulce de leche versions plus an americano with supremo beans. Freshly baked quesitos are a popular pairing, and beans for sale include rum and tequila infused options. Swinging chairs by the front window add some fun. It is open 7 am to 6:30 pm, from 8 am on Sundays, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Best for: Flavored lattes and quesitos
Address
595 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Hours
Fri 7 am–6:30 pm; Mon 7 am–6:30 pm; Sat 7 am–6:30 pm; Sun 8 am–6:30 pm; Thu 7 am–6:30 pm; Tue 7 am–6:30 pm; Wed 7 am–6:30 pm
#2

Alita Cafe

★ 4.9 (376 Google reviews)Coffee shop

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Alita Cafe on Grand St is a small, warm neighborhood cafe that reviewers call dog friendly and clean. They mention good coffee, pastries and gluten-free options, including a gluten-free biscuit or scone used for a weekend breakfast sandwich with thick bacon and a big egg. Hours are short, 7 am to 1 pm on weekdays and 8 am to 2 pm on weekends. Entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Gluten-free weekend breakfast sandwiches
Address
797 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Hours
Fri 7 am–1 pm; Mon 7 am–1 pm; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 7 am–1 pm; Tue 7 am–1 pm; Wed 7 am–1 pm
#3

11:11 Cafe

★ 4.9 (328 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person

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11:11 Cafe at 65 Richardson St has booth seating and a small back patio with shaded tables. Reviewers mention a tiramisu latte with cold foam, cold brew, carrot cake, salmon toast, chicken empanadas and guava tart. Google lists it as good for working on a laptop, with vegan and vegetarian options. It opens at 8 am daily and closes between 4 and 5 pm. Entrance and seating are wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Laptop work with brunch plates
Address
65 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Hours
Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–4 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–4:30 pm; Thu 8 am–4 pm; Tue 8 am–4 pm; Wed 8 am–4 pm
#4

Blue Brown Cafe

★ 4.9 (323 Google reviews)Coffee shop

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Blue Brown Cafe on Havemeyer St offers drinks with a Thai flair, and reviewers mention iced espresso with palm juice, matcha lychee tea and a chrysanthemum sea salt foam drink. The space is described as cozy, with warm lighting, soft music, good seating inside and outdoor seats. It opens at 7:30 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends, closing by 5 pm. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Unusual Thai-inspired coffee drinks
Address
45 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Hours
Fri 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–4:30 pm
#5

Moka Mo - Williamsburg

★ 4.9 (323 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person

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Moka Mo on Grand St is a bright corner coffee spot that stays open until 10 pm most nights and 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention specialty coffees, strawberry and pistachio matcha, fast service and patient, welcoming staff. It is described as casual, family and LGBTQ+ friendly, with gender-neutral restrooms and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Cards and mobile payments are accepted.

Best for: Evening matcha and lattes
Address
499 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States
Hours
Fri 8 am–11 pm; Mon 8 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–10 pm; Thu 8 am–10 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm

How we made this list

We looked at 30 cafes in Williamsburg, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?

787 Coffee ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 3,030 reviews. Alita Cafe is second at 4.9 from 376 reviews.

Which cafes in Williamsburg, New York NY are open late?

None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Moka Mo - Williamsburg, at 11 pm.

How much does it cost at these cafes?

Google lists these price ranges per person: 11:11 Cafe $10–20; Moka Mo - Williamsburg $1–10. The others do not list a price range.

Which of these have free parking?

Google lists free parking for 11:11 Cafe.

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