Brooklyn Roasting Company

Decent laptop friendly cafe. The coffee (pistachio latte) wasn’t mind blowing, and it was quite high end ($7). The lighting is super dark. The wifi didn’t work but you can connect to the library wifi. They have a small baked goods selection

It is a gem among coffee shops. From their exceptional coffee and friendly staff to their commitment to sustainability, they have created a truly remarkable establishment. I highly recommend paying them a visit if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed! The cozy ambiance of the café provided the perfect setting to relax, catch up with friends, or enjoy some quiet time with a good book. The colorful decor and comfortable seating added to the overall charm of the place.

12/10/25, 8am. Walk in, not even a friendly greeting. Ordered a vanilla late to stay, got a to go cup. Way way too sweet. Waited 10minutes for one late. Went to to ask about it and she just said she called it 3 times, very arrogant. This after I left a tip. Management should implement some kind of system that calls out names or numbers.

Coffee nerd searching for good beans and someone recommended this. Was a bit dubious from looking at their website - honestly their prices seemed to low. But they’re convenient from Manhattan, so figured worth a try. Cute place, nice service, shame about the coffee. Bought their Ethiopian natural - which you’d expect to be (and they advertise as) an very expressive coffee with berry and floral notes. In coffee was at what should have been peak (about 3 weeks since roasting - and it was vacuum sealed - but turned out to have virtually no aromas and totally flat flavor. Might have been Starbucks light roast. It came with a free cold brew - medium roast and equally flat. Threw out most of it. Bottom line: solid evidence that you get what you pay for. Cheap is cheap. Want good beans? Try Coffee Project, Suited (though they lean too much to washed beans for my taste, or Dayglow (major shlep from Manhattan but great coffee) instead. Even the coffees I’ve not liked from these locations have been worth the price tag.

Let’s be honest, it’s standard NYC coffee here. Perhaps with a larger than usual selection of over roasted and bitter coffees. And by the way, there’s no way to try them. They don’t do pour overs or any drinks from the selection of coffees. When I asked if I wanted to buy a bag, how I can find out which coffee I’d like to buy, the barista paused for a moment and then said, well you can smell it. It’s got a quirky nerdy retro vibe, not very novel for Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Roasting Company offers excellent, bold coffee in a fantastic, atmospheric setting. The quality is consistently high, and the staff is knowledgeable. Highly recommended for serious coffee lovers!

I was going into with my family to grab a dessert with my nice favorite white, shirt. It was nice and we picked a glass table that looked clean. I went to put down the phone and I leaned against the table and all of the drinks collapsed onto me. My dad grabbed the glass just on time before it hit the ground. They didn’t do anything but stare as they led me to the out of order bathroom. Which only the sink worked. The coffee stains got out of my cotton shirt but my pants were ruined. We asked for a plastic bag to put my shirt in, there wasn’t any, so we used a poo bag instead. A woman behind the counter said that the best clothes shoppes were down the street (spoiler alert they were not ANY down there) but my dad liked the coffee until it lasted. So I am not a fan of this place.

Felt like a suburban cafe in the early 2000s. Barista and counter person seemed a little out of it. They seemed to be attuned to a very specific clientele and anything new seems to throw them for a loop.

Visiting my son in Brooklyn and found this great coffee place on my way to Dumbo. Excellent Americano and was able to get out of the freezing wind & cold. Best music playing inside added to the experience.

I could have sworn I already wrote a review for the Brooklyn Heights location of the BRC but as I absolutely adore this cafe and staff, I am happy to write another well-deserved 5-star review for them. The cafe is on a quiet stretch of Clinton St, right behind the library. The space is fairly big and there always is seating available. Their coffee is great and they also sell a ton of different blends (my favorites include their Iris and their Japan blends!) in store and online too. But, I am quite partial to their teas, which is sourced from Serendipitea. There's free wifi and some delicious snack options too, making this an excellent spot to catch up on a little reading or work. PS- Found my original review: BRC continues to absolutely kill it. The staff here are the literal best and more people need to visit this amazing little cafe instead of the soulless Starbucks and Blank Street on Montague. Let me set the scene: I came in looking like I just survived a tornado, carrying books and a bottle of cough syrup I just bought from CVS the next street over because I forgot to bring a reusable bag. It's day 2 of this terrible cold I've just caught and I stumbled in looking for maybe something warm to drink. I ask if they have tea, and the barista (whom I've forgotten to ask for her name because I was very under the weather) takes one look at the cough syrup in my hand and suggests tea. There's no tea menu so I ask what kind of tea they have and she says she'll make me a ginger tea and add some lemon juice and honey to it. Two bags of delicious, warming, soothing ginger tea from Serendipitea at no extra charge with some extra vitamin C from the lemon juice. She even filled my thermos with hot water so I could refill my tea for the rest of the morning while I cranked out some papers. I felt like I was just thrown a lifesaver and was now pulled to safety. I'm devoted to this cafe FOR LIFE. Seriously guys, this place is incredible and not just for their coffee but for the human touch. Keep it up BRC, y'all are the best!

Stopped by for a cold brew after a humid walk across the bridge. The cold brew was decent but nothing spectacular. Fairly spacious interior with lots of AC!

My office uses beans from Brooklyn Roasting and I really enjoy their coffee! My favorite one so far has been the Mexico beans. Also got a great latte here. The barista is very nice and the shop has a really cozy vibe with calm music. Probably would be a good spot to get some work done.

Funny location, kind of hidden behind the library, but surprisingly spacious once you're inside. Lots of tables and seats with power outlets! Accessible gender neutral restroom in the back. The service is spectacular and the espresso is perfectly prepared. They have a great selection of sweets, though unfortunately none of the sandwiches are vegetarian. Protip: if you're here near the end of the day, you might get a pastry for half price (if they have any left!).

On my recent NY trip my friends and I were excited to go and see the Brooklyn Bridge. Somehow we ended up on the wrong side for our start point. It ended up being a good thing because it put us right down the road from an Brooklyn Roasting Company location. Ambiance/vibe - The location was tucked in right next to the Brooklyn Library. It was bright, colorful, and so cozy. The branding was also adorable. Staff - The two people working counter were nice and helpful. They seemed to be having such a positive time which made the whole place brighter. Food - There were not a ton of food options, and we did not get to try any of the snacks they had Drinks - with the cold temperatures and having just had coffee an hour before, our entire group opted for hot chocolates. I went with their special strawberry hot chocolate with an added single shot of espresso. It was the perfect drink to warm up. It was subtle and not too overpoweringly sweet. Overall I would give this shop a 4/5 s. The vibe was truly everything. I honestly can't wait to get the chance to go back one day and also try some of their coffee drinks.

Wanted to sit and relax with an iced coffee but the lady working said she was cleaning the espresso machines. So essentially the cafe was closed... 40 minutes before closing. If you want to close at 4, just put that as the hours. Don't say it's 5 but your espresso is done for the day at 4:20.

Nice cozy spot to relax and enjoy a great cup of coffee! Loved the old tables and art on the wall. You can't see the shop off the main road it's just in the back.

Used to love this place. Good coffee, decent service. But, there are a million places that do that. What set this place apart was the lunch options. They had these lunch sized pot pies that were awesome, but they don't have them anymore, so i stopped going. Now they're just another coffee shop with decent branding.

My go to pretty much everyday! Anything I try there from coffee to pastries is always delicious. Friendly stuff, clean place and you never have to wait too long to be served.

I used to 'live' at the Brooklyn Roasting Company in Dumbo, pre-pandemic, and was thrilled when a branch opened behind the library in Brooklyn Heights, 100 yards from my apartment. Even though I make coffee at home, I always head over to this cosy spot. Great coffee of course, with a good variety of sweets and savories, but I mostly go for the staff, who are out of this world patient and friendly. They are very kind when large groups of students burst in, as well as to the rest of us. It feels like an old-fashioned cafe, in that I have met people to talk to about books and art, and chatted with visitors from foreign lands (Denmark, Colorado, Manhattan :) ...Once again, the baristas and managers create a wonderful atmosphere.

If you are looking for a local coffee shop with a friendly Brooklyn vibe this place is it. The variety of coffees served are seasonal and change frequently. The staff is friendly. There is a clean restroom. I have become a rgular there and am happy to sit inside or at a table outside.