5 Best Places for Breakfast in Crown Heights, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 9 cafes in Crown Heights, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five places for breakfast in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, for anyone after an early coffee, a sit-down plate or something to take to work. Only businesses listed on Google as serving breakfast were considered, nine in all, and they are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Each entry covers opening hours, the address, useful details such as seating and Wi-Fi, and the dishes and drinks reviewers mention most.
#1
Pando’s Creperie & Cafe
★ 4.8 (334 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Pando’s Creperie & Cafe on Kingston Ave opens daily from 7 am to 5 pm. Reviewers mention many sweet and savory crepes, avocado toast, sandwiches and specialty drinks such as a Coquito iced latte, a cinnabon latte and lavender matcha. One notes it stays open on Shabbat and offers good value, though seating is limited to a few small tables. Outdoor seating, delivery and takeaway are available.
Best for: Crepes and specialty lattes
- Address
- 227 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–5 pm
#2
ARVACI Coffee
★ 4.7 (385 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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ARVACI Coffee is a coffee shop on Rogers Ave, open 7 am to 5 pm most days, with an 8 am start on Tuesday. Reviewers describe a cozy, clean, quiet room with comfortable seating that works well for laptops and meetings. They mention smooth, balanced coffee, a strawberry latte, cinnamon rolls and tarts. One reviewer waited a long time to order, so allow extra time at busy hours. Wi-Fi is available.
Best for: Working over coffee
- Address
- 167 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–5 pm; Mon 7 am–5 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 7 am–5 pm; Thu 7 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 7 am–5 pm
#3
Colina Cuervo
★ 4.6 (510 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Colina Cuervo is a Latino-owned cafe on Nostrand Ave. Reviewers mention fluffy pancakes with dulce de leche butter, breakfast tacos, tortas, a crispy eggplant sandwich and a horchata latte. You order at the counter, food arrives quickly, and the line moves fast even on busy weekend mornings. It stays open until 8 pm Tuesday to Saturday, and closes at 4 pm on Sunday and Monday.
Best for: Pancakes and breakfast tacos
- Address
- 759 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8:30 am–8 pm; Mon 8:30 am–4 pm; Sat 9 am–8 pm; Sun 9 am–4 pm; Thu 8:30 am–8 pm; Tue 8:30 am–8 pm; Wed 8:30 am–8 pm
#4
Polly's Cafe
★ 4.7 (70 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Polly's Cafe is a small cafe on Rogers Ave that identifies as Black-owned, LGBTQ+ owned and women-owned. Reviewers mention lattes made quickly, lemon fennel cake, strawberry matcha and a short food and pastry menu, with bright seating for around a dozen people. One longtime neighbor feels quality has slipped recently. It opens at 7 am on weekdays and 8 am on weekends and is in the lowest price band.
Best for: Quiet reading or journaling
- Address
- 241 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, 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
#5
Coffee Land
★ 4.5 (174 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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Coffee Land is a coffee shop on Franklin Ave open daily from 7 am to 6 pm. Reviewers mention egg-and-cheese bagels, muffins, cinnamon rolls, Danish pastries and inventive lattes, along with friendly baristas. One reviewer disliked the thin plastic cutlery. Google lists outdoor seating, fast service, laptop-friendly tables, a bar on site and gender-neutral toilets, and it sits in the lowest price band.
Best for: Bagels and a quick latte
- Address
- 718 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–6 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 cafes in Crown Heights, 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
- Colina Cuervo takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Pando’s Creperie & Cafe opens at 7 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?
Pando’s Creperie & Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 334 reviews. ARVACI Coffee is second at 4.7 from 385 reviews.
Which cafes in Crown Heights, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Colina Cuervo, at 8 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Pando’s Creperie & Cafe $10–20; ARVACI Coffee $10–20; Colina Cuervo $10–20; Polly's Cafe $1–10; Coffee Land $1–10.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for ARVACI Coffee, Colina Cuervo, Polly's Cafe and Coffee Land.
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