5 Best Family-Friendly Cafes in Sunset Park, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 6 cafes in Sunset Park, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five family-friendly cafes in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, for parents and groups looking for a relaxed breakfast, a sweet treat or a casual lunch. Businesses were filtered on Google's family-friendly listing and then ranked by rating, from six that qualified. Each entry covers hours, address, seating and payment notes, and what reviewers mention about the food, drinks and service.
#1
Liebre Cafe
★ 4.8 (192 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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A cozy cafe at 4017 7th Avenue at 41st Street, open from 7 or 8 am to 4 pm every day, with Wi-Fi and outdoor seating. Reviewers mention arepas, ham-stuffed cachitos, spinach empanadas, avocado toast, chai lattes and mochas, and the option to add condensed milk to coffee. One visitor noted it was warm inside on a hot day and the pastry case ran low.
Best for: Breakfast pastries with kids
- Address
- 4017 7th Ave, 41st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–4 pm; Sat 8 am–4 pm; Sun 8 am–4 pm; Thu 7 am–4 pm; Tue 7 am–4 pm; Wed 7 am–4 pm
#2
Breeze Cafe
★ 4.8 (153 Google reviews)Ice cream shop
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An ice cream shop at 5613 4th Avenue that identifies as Latino-owned, open from 1 pm until 10:30 pm, and until midnight on Saturday. It is cash only and good for kids. Reviewers mention homemade ice cream, coconut and soursop flavors, fresh sorbets, slushies in sizes up to XL and nostalgic sweets, along with warm, engaging service.
Best for: Ice cream and sorbet treats
- Address
- 5613 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220, United States
- Hours
- Fri 1–10:30 pm; Mon 1–10:30 pm; Sat 1 pm–12 am; Sun 1–10:30 pm; Thu 1–10:30 pm; Tue 1–10:30 pm; Wed 1–10:30 pm
#3
Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill
★ 4.6 (300 Google reviews)Breakfast restaurant$10–20 per person
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A breakfast spot at 876 4th Avenue with counter service, open from 7 am and closed on Sundays. Reviewers describe a friendly mom-and-pop feel, large portions, french toast, bagels, croissants, eggs over hash browns and a custom chipotle breakfast wrap. It is popular for takeout, offers catering, and one reviewer notes an A sanitary rating.
Best for: Hearty family breakfasts
- Address
- 876 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–4 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–3 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
#4
Gigi’s Coffee Shop
★ 4.6 (183 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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A cafe at 511 61st Street, open from 8 am on weekdays and Saturdays and closed on Sundays, with outdoor seating and a cozy indoor area with a bookcase. Reviewers mention filling meals, a breakfast burrito, bacon egg and cheese on a roll, shakes and a smooth mocha latte. Vegetarian and healthy options are listed.
Best for: Brunch in a cozy room
- Address
- 511 61st St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–6 pm; Mon 8 am–6 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 8 am–6 pm; Tue 8 am–6 pm; Wed 8 am–6 pm
#5
Parlay
★ 4.4 (706 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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A restaurant at 4024 8th Avenue open from 7 or 8 am into the evening daily, with outdoor seating, beer and happy-hour drinks. Reviewers mention an extensive menu including shrimp curry, quesadillas, pancakes, guava cake, a tuna melt, eggs benedict and mozzarella sticks. Staff are described as polite, though one reviewer found prices a little high and a fried rice too salty.
Best for: Brunch with a big menu
- Address
- 4024 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–9 pm; Mon 8 am–7 pm; Sat 7 am–9 pm; Sun 7 am–9 pm; Thu 7 am–7 pm; Tue 8 am–7 pm; Wed 8 am–7 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 cafes in Sunset Park, 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
- Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Liebre Cafe opens at 7 am.
- Carry cash for Breeze Cafe, which Google lists as cash only.
- 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?
Liebre Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 192 reviews. Breeze Cafe is second at 4.8 from 153 reviews.
Which cafes in Sunset Park, New York NY are open late?
Breeze Cafe stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Liebre Cafe $1–10; Big John's Coffee Shop & Grill $10–20; Gigi’s Coffee Shop $10–20; Parlay $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Liebre Cafe, Breeze Cafe and Parlay.
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