5 Best Family-Friendly Cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five places in Fort Greene, New York that Google marks as family friendly, ranging from a coffee counter to sit-down restaurants. It is for parents and caregivers who want a relaxed spot for coffee, breakfast or an early dinner with children. The list is ranked from Google ratings weighted by review count among the qualifying businesses in the neighborhood. Each entry notes hours, address, seating and what reviewers mention, good and bad.
#1
Blank Street
★ 4.7 (445 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Blank Street is a coffee shop at 75 Lafayette Ave, open from 6:30 am every day and closing at 6 pm on weekdays. It sits in a low price band and has outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, a restroom and wheelchair-accessible seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a white chocolate raspberry mocha, warm and friendly baristas and a clean, cozy room that works for studying. App orders can occasionally run out of items.
Best for: Early coffee on the go
- Address
- 75 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–6 pm; Mon 6:30 am–6 pm; Sat 6:30 am–5:30 pm; Sun 6:30 am–5:30 pm; Thu 6:30 am–6 pm; Tue 6:30 am–6 pm; Wed 6:30 am–6 pm
#2
Olea
★ 4.6 (1,925 Google reviews)Mediterranean restaurant$20–50 per person
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Olea is a Mediterranean restaurant at 171 Lafayette Ave serving lunch and dinner daily, with a mid-afternoon break and weekend brunch from 10 am. Reviewers mention half chicken, fried Brussels sprouts, spicy labneh and red pepper dips, puffy pitas, squid ink rice and bacon-wrapped dates. Dips can be served with endives for gluten-free diners, and there are mocktails and outdoor seating. One reviewer notes a slow check on a busy afternoon.
Best for: Family lunch with shared dips
- Address
- 171 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3:45 pm, 4:30–10 pm; Mon 11 am–3:45 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Sat 10 am–3:45 pm, 4:30–10 pm; Sun 10 am–3:45 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Thu 11 am–3:45 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Tue 11 am–3:45 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Wed 11 am–3:45 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm
#3
Prima Brooklyn
★ 4.4 (326 Google reviews)Cafe$1–20 per person
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Prima Brooklyn is a women-owned cafe at 147 Greene Ave set in a brownstone, open from 8 am daily and until 10 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Reviewers mention seating on a front porch, a long indoor room and a quiet backyard, plus good Wi-Fi, americanos and pastries. It has no-laptop zones and laptop-free hours later in the day. Some reviewers find the prices high and the lattes milky.
Best for: Porch or backyard coffee breaks
- Address
- 147 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–10 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–10 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 8 am–10 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
#4
Black Forest Brooklyn
★ 4.2 (1,304 Google reviews)German restaurant$20–30 per person
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Black Forest Brooklyn is a German restaurant at 733 Fulton St, listed as Black-owned and women-owned, open until midnight on Friday and Saturday and from 10 am on weekends. Reviewers point to the wursts and pretzel bun as the strongest items, while others found the bratwurst dry, the schnitzel underwhelming and prices high. It offers outdoor seating, a beer selection, wheelchair-accessible seating and organic dishes.
Best for: Wursts and beer before a game
- Address
- 733 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
- Hours
- Fri 3 pm–12 am; Mon 5–10 pm; Sat 10 am–12 am; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#5
baba cool
★ 4.2 (630 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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baba cool is a women-owned restaurant at 33 Lafayette Ave, open from 8 am daily until 10 or 11 pm. Reviewers mention breakfast with good coffee and fast service, avocado toast, ricotta toast, thick crispy bacon and Brussels sprouts. They describe an open-air back area with tables and small couches that suits families in summer. Some reviewers found the eggs overcooked. Cocktails, live music and a fireplace are also listed.
Best for: Breakfast with kids in the backyard
- Address
- 33 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, 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–11 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by 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
- Olea, Black Forest Brooklyn and baba cool take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Blank Street opens at 6:30 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?
Blank Street ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 445 reviews. Olea is second at 4.6 from 1,925 reviews.
Which cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY are open late?
Black Forest Brooklyn stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Blank Street $1–10; Olea $20–50; Prima Brooklyn $1–20; Black Forest Brooklyn $20–30; baba cool $20–30.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Olea and Black Forest Brooklyn.
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