5 Cafes in Bushwick, New York NY That Serve Alcohol
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Bushwick, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five cafes in Bushwick, New York, that Google lists as serving alcohol, for anyone who wants a place where coffee can turn into a beer or cocktail. Businesses were filtered for the alcohol attribute and then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left a review. Five qualifying businesses were considered. Each entry covers hours, address, listed features and what reviewers mention about the food, drinks and service, including mixed feedback where it appears.
#1
Bunna Cafe
★ 4.7 (2,016 Google reviews)Ethiopian restaurant$20–30 per person
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This Ethiopian restaurant at 1084 Flushing Ave serves lunch and dinner most days, opening only in the evening on Tuesdays. Reviewers mention the Beyaynetu platter of vegan sides with tangy injera, and many first-timers to Ethiopian food say they loved it. Groups report being accommodated late in the evening. One reviewer describes slow service. Listed features include cocktails, beer, coffee, live music and wheelchair-accessible seating and toilet.
Best for: Vegan Ethiopian food with cocktails
- Address
- 1084 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 12–10 pm; Sat 12–4 pm, 5–11 pm; Sun 12–4 pm, 5–10 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 12–10 pm
#2
House Party Cafe & Lounge
★ 4.5 (370 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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This cafe at 1178 Bushwick Ave opens at 7:30 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends, closing at 5:30 pm. Reviewers mention a breakfast sandwich on a croissant, a garden sandwich and a larger downstairs room, with people working on laptops. Most describe friendly service, though one reviewer reports feeling unwelcome on some visits. Listed features include outdoor seating, beer, happy-hour drinks and live performances.
Best for: Breakfast sandwiches and laptop work
- Address
- 1178 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Sat 9 am–5:30 pm; Sun 9 am–5:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–5:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–5:30 pm
#3
Tipsy Bean Café & Bar
★ 4.7 (73 Google reviews)Cafe$1–10 per person
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Found at 124 Irving Ave, this cafe opens at 10 am daily and stays open until 7 pm on Fridays. Reviewers describe an atmosphere that feels like stepping somewhere else, with excellent coffee, a vanilla latte and an assortment of baked goods. The staff are called friendly and attentive. With a bar on site, it serves beer, wine and cocktails. Listed features include Wi-Fi and gender-neutral toilets.
Best for: Daytime coffee that turns into drinks
- Address
- 124 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–7 pm; Mon 10 am–6 pm; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 10 am–6 pm; Tue 10 am–6 pm; Wed 10 am–6 pm
#4
Ange Noir Cafe
★ 4.4 (462 Google reviews)Coffee shop
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This women-owned coffee shop at 247 Varet St opens at 7:30 am daily. Reviewers mention a lavender latte, the Brooklyn Pretzel with avocado, a peanut butter protein smoothie and free Wi-Fi, calling it a low-key place to work. The space is larger than it first looks, with a stage and bar area. One reviewer warns about a delivery order that arrived incomplete. Outdoor seating and live performances are listed.
Best for: Lavender lattes and remote work
- Address
- 247 Varet St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–4 pm; Mon 7:30 am–4 pm; Sat 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Sun 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–4 pm; Tue 7:30 am–4 pm; Wed 7:30 am–4 pm
#5
tikal cafe
★ 4.4 (213 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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This women-owned coffee shop at 1312 Decatur St opens at 7:30 am on weekdays and 8:30 am on weekends, closing at 4:30 pm. Reviewers praise the acai bowls, smoothies and the salsa on the breakfast burrito, with food made to order. Some say the hearty breakfast bowl arrived without its tempeh. Listed features include outdoor seating, beer, vegan and organic options, and laptop-friendly seating.
Best for: Acai bowls and smoothies
- Address
- 1312 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11207, United States
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Mon 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Sat 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Sun 8:30 am–4:30 pm; Thu 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Tue 7:30 am–4:30 pm; Wed 7:30 am–4:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Bushwick, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Alcohol”, 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
- Bunna Cafe and Ange Noir Cafe take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, House Party Cafe & Lounge opens at 7:30 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?
Bunna Cafe ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 2,016 reviews. House Party Cafe & Lounge is second at 4.5 from 370 reviews.
Which cafes in Bushwick, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Bunna Cafe, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Bunna Cafe $20–30; House Party Cafe & Lounge $10–20; Tipsy Bean Café & Bar $1–10; tikal cafe $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Bunna Cafe, Ange Noir Cafe and tikal cafe.
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