5 Cafes Open Late in Fort Greene, New York NY

This guide is for anyone in Fort Greene, New York looking for somewhere to go later in the evening, whether for a drink, a meal or a walk. Places qualified by being open until midnight or later on at least one day, and six were considered. The top five are ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. Each entry covers hours, address and the details reviewers bring up most often.

The list at a glance

  1. 1Fort Greene Park★ 4.6 · 6,980 reviews
  2. 2Habana Outpost - Brooklyn★ 4.6 · 2,411 reviews
  3. 3Endswell★ 4.5 · 473 reviews
  4. 4Walter's★ 4.4 · 1,241 reviews
  5. 5Petit Paulette★ 4.4 · 127 reviews
#1

Fort Greene Park

★ 4.6 (6,980 Google reviews)Park

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Fort Greene Park at Dekalb Avenue and S Portland Ave is a free public NYC Parks site listed as open daily from 6 am to 1 am. Reviewers mention the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument, tree-lined paths, old trees and open lawns for picnics and exercise. Dogs may be off leash in a set area in the early morning, until 9 am. It lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet.

Best for: Evening walks and picnics
Address
Dekalb Avenue &, S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, United States
Hours
daily 6 am–1 am
#2

Habana Outpost - Brooklyn

★ 4.6 (2,411 Google reviews)Cuban restaurant

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Habana Outpost - Brooklyn at 757 Fulton St opens at 10 am daily and stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention strawberry mojito pitchers, piña coladas and frozen margaritas, a lively outdoor space, and screenings of World Cup games. Food opinions vary, with one reviewer finding the chicken bowl underseasoned. It lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.

Best for: Outdoor drinks and game days
Address
757 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
Hours
Fri 10 am–12 am; Mon 10 am–11 pm; Sat 10 am–12 am; Sun 10 am–11 pm; Thu 10 am–11 pm; Tue 10 am–11 pm; Wed 10 am–11 pm
#3

Endswell

★ 4.5 (473 Google reviews)Cocktail bar

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Endswell at 773 Fulton St is a cocktail bar open until 2 am Friday through Sunday and 1 am most weeknights. Reviewers mention roasted salmon with rice and cucumber, French onion soup, and bartender recommendations for cocktails. They describe an intimate, atmospheric room near the Lafayette C train, weekend brunch specials, and a projector screen set up for big football matches. It lists full wheelchair access.

Best for: Late cocktails and match screenings
Address
773 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
Hours
Fri 3 pm–2 am; Mon 5 pm–12 am; Sat 11 am–2 am; Sun 11 am–2 am; Thu 5 pm–1 am; Tue 5 pm–1 am; Wed 5 pm–1 am
#4

Walter's

★ 4.4 (1,241 Google reviews)American restaurant

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Walter's at 166 Dekalb Ave is an American restaurant open from 11 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends, until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention burgers, fried chicken, salads and a Soft Scramble with smoked salmon on sourdough, with brunch served on weekends only. Several describe the cooking as inconsistent while finding service quick and friendly. It lists wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet.

Best for: Casual diner meals
Address
166 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
Hours
Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 9 am–12 am; Sun 9 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#5

Petit Paulette

★ 4.4 (127 Google reviews)Wine bar

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Petit Paulette at 136 Dekalb Ave is a small coffee shop by day and wine bar by night, open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention natural wines by the glass or bottle, generous cheese and charcuterie boards, olives, and outdoor seating facing the park. One notes it is separate from the neighboring Cafe Paulette. It lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating.

Best for: Natural wine by the park
Address
136 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States
Hours
Fri 3 pm–12 am; Mon 5–11 pm; Sat 3 pm–12 am; Sun 3–11 pm; Thu 5–11 pm; Tue 5–11 pm; Wed 5–11 pm

How we made this list

We looked at 6 cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?

Fort Greene Park ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 6,980 reviews. Habana Outpost - Brooklyn is second at 4.6 from 2,411 reviews.

Which cafes in Fort Greene, New York NY are open late?

Fort Greene Park stays open until 1 am; Habana Outpost - Brooklyn stays open until 12 am; Endswell stays open until 2 am; Walter's stays open until 12 am; Petit Paulette stays open until 12 am.

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