5 Best Places for Breakfast in Carroll Gardens, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 13 cafes in Carroll Gardens, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five spots serving breakfast in and around Carroll Gardens, New York NY. It is for anyone looking for a morning coffee, a breakfast sandwich or a sit-down meal nearby. The list started with every business Google lists for breakfast in the area, then ranked them by Google rating weighted by how many reviews each has. Details come only from each Google listing and from what reviewers mention.
#1
Cremini's
★ 4.9 (430 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$40–50 per person
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Cremini's on Court St is a women-owned Italian restaurant that reviewers say focuses on food and wine from the Marche region. Reviewers describe a cozy room that feels like eating in someone's home, run by a couple who handle service and cooking. Squid ink pasta comes up in reviews. Google lists outdoor seating, live music, a private dining room and a salad bar.
Best for: Regional Italian in a cozy room
- Address
- 521 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 5–10 pm; Mon 5–9:30 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9:30 pm; Thu 5–9:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 5–9:30 pm
#2
Casita of Brooklyn
★ 4.8 (272 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–20 per person
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Casita of Brooklyn on 11th St is a coffee shop that reviewers call small, local and often busy, so expect a wait at peak times. Reviewers mention the iced Aviator Latte, a brown sugar cinnamon latte with oat milk, a gluten free vegan banana nut muffin and iced cafe con leche. There are a few seats inside and outside, plus merch such as tote bags.
Best for: Specialty lattes to go
- Address
- 318 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–6 pm; Mon 6:30 am–6 pm; Sat 7 am–6 pm; Sun 7 am–6 pm; Thu 6:30 am–6 pm; Tue 6:30 am–6 pm; Wed 6:30 am–6 pm
#3
Kofee cafe
★ 4.7 (520 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Kofee cafe on Fulton St serves breakfast and lunch with coffee, tea, beer and wine. Reviewers mention strawberry matcha, a bacon, egg and cheese on an everything croissant, and fresh danishes. They describe a clean, warm space that works well for remote work, and one reviewer notes the barista adjusted a drink to be sugar free on request. Catering and dessert are listed.
Best for: Working from a cafe
- Address
- 711 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
- Hours
- daily 8 am–7 pm
#4
Cafe Volkan
★ 4.7 (350 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Cafe Volkan on Bergen St is a tiny cafe with only a few tables, according to reviewers, plus dog-friendly outdoor seating. Reviewers mention a large brunch menu, a smoked salmon omelette, a Nutella latte and carefully presented plates, though seating can be tight on busy weekends. Google lists breakfast, brunch, lunch, vegan and vegetarian options, organic dishes and Wi-Fi.
Best for: Brunch with a dog in tow
- Address
- 85 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–5 pm
#5
Brooklyn Habit
★ 4.6 (191 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Brooklyn Habit on Smith St is an LGBTQ+ owned cafe with outdoor benches in the sun, as reviewers describe. Reviewers point to consistently good coffee, iced cappuccino and iced matcha latte, and a calm atmosphere for focused work, though one suggests sticking to coffee over the breakfast burritos. The cafe also caters, with reviewers mentioning yogurt parfaits and granola cookies.
Best for: Coffee and quiet work time
- Address
- 405 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 8 am–5 pm; Sun 8 am–5 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 7 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 13 cafes in Carroll Gardens, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Breakfast”, 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
- Cremini's takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Casita of Brooklyn 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?
Cremini's ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 430 reviews. Casita of Brooklyn is second at 4.8 from 272 reviews.
Which cafes in Carroll Gardens, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Cremini's, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Cremini's $40–50; Casita of Brooklyn $1–20; Kofee cafe $10–20; Cafe Volkan $10–20; Brooklyn Habit $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Cremini's and Cafe Volkan.
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