% Arabica

"For the freshest of fresh-roasted coffee beans, it’s hard to beat % Arabica. The Kyoto-based import opened its first U.S. location in Brooklyn last year with a souped-up espresso machine, baked goods from Balthazar, and a “green bean corner” where customers can buy beans to be roasted on the spot in minutes." - Eater Staff

"This stylish Japanese import is positioned right in front of Brooklyn Bridge, with a postcard view beyond its huge arched windows. That’s enough of a draw for tourists and AM joggers, but they also happen to make a perfect cup of coffee. Their signature drink is the Spanish latte made with sweetened condensed milk, but serious coffee nerds come here to geek out over single-origin pour-overs. If you’re heading for a picnic or a walk in Brooklyn Bridge Park, grab a Balthazar pastry to go, or soft-serve on summer afternoons. " - neha talreja

"The hit Kyoto-based Japanese coffee shop has opened another location, following its first U.S. location in Dumbo in 2021 and a second cafe in Nolita." - Emma Orlow

"If you want the most perfect coffee, period, check out the Dumbo outpost of % Arabica, which is known across the globe for its minimalist decor and extremely fresh coffee. We’re obsessed with everything at this cafe, but the Spanish Latte should be your first order. It’s a simple, flawless iced latte that’s taken to the next level with the addition of sweetened condensed milk. We think the little percent-sign logo on their cups is very cute, so go ahead and hold your drink up to the Brooklyn Bridge, snap a photo, and tell the world that you’re the kind of person who prioritizes self-care in the form of lattes. " - carina finn koeppicus

"The baristas at this stylish Japanese import make a perfect cup of coffee, every time, which is why we keep coming back. Their signature drink is the Spanish latte made with sweetened condensed milk, but serious coffee nerds come here to geek out over single-origin pour overs. The sparkling lemonade is surprisingly good, considering that this is a coffee shop, and their iced matcha latte has a devoted fan base. Grab a Balthazar pastry if you stop here for breakfast, or a soft serve on summer afternoons. If you’re heading for a picnic or a walk in Brooklyn Bridge Park (which is just across the street), they also serve a rainbow of adorable miniature cold-pressed juices in tiny clear bottles with their signature percent-sign logo. photo credit: Alex Staniloff" - Carina Finn