5 Cafes with Outdoor Seating in Midwood, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 cafes in Midwood, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five places with outdoor seating around Midwood, New York, NY, from coffee shops to brunch and Italian dining in nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods. Each is tagged on Google as having outdoor seating and the list is ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. For every entry you get hours, address, price range where listed and a summary of what reviewers mention, good and bad.
#1
The Bay Café
★ 4.7 (913 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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The Bay Café is a women-owned Italian restaurant at 2 Neptune Ave, closed Fridays with evening hours on Saturday and a 10 am Sunday start. Reviewers mention quick, professional service, large portions, Mediterranean music, and indoor and outdoor tables, plus foamy hot chocolate and breakfast. One family describes a birthday surprise with music and ice cream. It serves cocktails, coffee and desserts.
Best for: Family dinners with outdoor tables
- Address
- 2 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, United States
- Hours
- Fri Closed; Mon 11 am–9:45 pm; Sat 7–11 pm; Sun 10 am–9:45 pm; Thu 11 am–9:45 pm; Tue 11 am–9:45 pm; Wed 11 am–9:45 pm
#2
Cafè Lakay
★ 4.9 (114 Google reviews)Coffee shop$10–20 per person
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Cafè Lakay on Avenue I is Black-owned and women-owned, open 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 3 pm on weekends. Reviewers mention iced lattes and macchiatos, a banana matcha, a biscoff latte and Haitian patties, and describe welcoming staff even when busy. Some suggest it needs more seating. It has Wi-Fi, gender-neutral toilets and small plates.
Best for: Specialty lattes and Haitian patties
- Address
- 3323 Avenue I, Brooklyn, NY 11210, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–5 pm; Mon 8 am–5 pm; Sat 10 am–3 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm; Thu 8 am–5 pm; Tue 8 am–5 pm; Wed 8 am–5 pm
#3
Cafe Lounge
★ 4.7 (227 Google reviews)Cafe$10–20 per person
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Cafe Lounge sits on Kings Hwy and stays open late, until 11 pm Thursday through Saturday and 10 pm other days. Reviewers mention relaxing outdoor tables, a cozy interior, cappuccino and espresso, brownies, and movies shown on a large projector. One notes a two-hour limit per order for laptop users. The listing includes a fireplace, live music and alcohol.
Best for: Evening coffee and movies
- Address
- 210 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY 11223, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–11 pm; Mon 8 am–10 pm; Sat 8 am–11 pm; Sun 8 am–10 pm; Thu 8 am–11 pm; Tue 8 am–10 pm; Wed 8 am–10 pm
#4
Cafe Madeline
★ 4.4 (1,128 Google reviews)Cafe$20–30 per person
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Cafe Madeline on Cortelyou Rd opens 7 am to 6 pm daily. Reviewers praise its coffee and breakfast and note meals served on real plates with metal utensils, though several feel portions and prices do not match, citing the chicken and waffles. It is often busy. Listed options include organic dishes, vegan and vegetarian choices, and laptop-friendly seating.
Best for: Coffee and breakfast
- Address
- 1603 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–6 pm
#5
Milk And Honey Cafe
★ 4.1 (2,328 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant$20–30 per person
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Milk And Honey Cafe is a brunch spot on Newkirk Ave open 7 am to 8 pm every day, with counter ordering. Reviewers mention elevated takes on French toast and avocado toast, a smoked salmon bowl, fresh juice and halal options, with a rustic feel and soft music. Others found drinks overpriced and the room hot in summer. Vegan and vegetarian options are listed.
Best for: Healthy brunch, halal options
- Address
- 1119 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 cafes in Midwood, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, 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
- The Bay Café and Cafe Lounge take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, The Bay Café 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?
The Bay Café ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 913 reviews. Cafè Lakay is second at 4.9 from 114 reviews.
Which cafes in Midwood, New York NY are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Bay Café, at 11 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Cafè Lakay $10–20; Cafe Lounge $10–20; Cafe Madeline $20–30; Milk And Honey Cafe $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Bay Café, Cafe Lounge, Cafe Madeline and Milk And Honey Cafe.
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