PHiL cafe

I’ve been coming to this cafe for years, it’s truly a gem! It’s a great spot to sit and get work done, or take a short break in their peaceful backyard. Their sandwiches are great, and coffee never disappoints. The owner is kind, welcoming, and makes the space feel warm and inviting. Highly recommend!

An incredibly charming slice of Brooklyn serving Stunptown coffees and a wonderful variety of pastries and Korean street toast. If you have an appetite, don’t pass up the opportunity to try the toast. Beyond the coffees and menu items, PHiL has an incredibly beautiful garden area tucked behind the cafe between neighboring buildings creating a serene landscaped oasis with a variety of seating options. This is a great place to work, study or catch up with friends.

I wanted to try out a new cafe and I’m so happy I went here. It’s on the expensive side however I think it’s worth it for a little treat. The ex-boyfriend toast is super yummy and fresh which is why it takes around 10 minutes to get it. The dirty chai is also amazing. The atmosphere is super lovely and calming and has a decent amount of spots to sit. 10/10 would recommend!

Stopped by this morning because I didn't feel like making breakfast. I think the toasts and stuff are more their main thing, but the bagel was quite decent! I don't know if they make them themselves or have them delivered but either way, it was fresh and yummy. They have a nice selection of cold drinks too if you're not a coffee person. I took mine to go but they have a cute little seating area if you'd like to stay. Staff was friendly and my order only took a few minutes and my bagel was still nice and warm once I'd gotten back home!

Hands down the best coffee shop in the neighborhood. Espresso is incredible and drip is amazing. Great seating in the back for solo hangs with a book or get together a with friends. Can’t wait to sit in their outdoor patio when it gets warmer. Wish they didn’t charge extra for almond/oat milk but that’s my only complaint. Will be back soon (like maybe tomorrow)

I came for about 3-4 days in a row when I came to visit my friend in Brooklyn. I got their dirty chai each time - I think it’s unbeatable in the neighborhood. I also found their garden tranquil to look at while taking breaks from my studying. The staff were always kind and understanding, and my friends who I brought here also fell in love with the place.

Cozy cafe in the neighborhood my husband & I frequent because of the coffee, the food and the kind owner! The coffee is wonderful - I get the dirty chai often and it is delicious. We’ve also had dinner here and the katsu is unbelievable. The owner makes everything from scratch, truly remarkable! Major perk is that I can bring my dog (& my baby) along for this highlight of my day :)

Had ordered a Korean toast and their ex boyfriend toast, I would expect for a high price point for these items ~15$ per, the flavor profile / texture would be at least palatable. I was not a fan of the Korean toast at all, overly dressed with vegetables and the sweet toast was throwing it off even more. The ex boyfriend toast was decent but it’s just cream cheese and blueberry jelly so it’s pretty hard to mess that up, but for 10$ you can get 2 bagels from anywhere else. The vibe and ambiance of the location were spectacular though if I were to have been at the location and working or studying I’d have rated the place higher. Personally I’d give this one more chance but I wouldn’t recommend the food to anyone.

Great coffee Great vibes Great food Not really anything negative about this place. You feel a sense of calm when you step inside during the weekday- which is a huge plus when starting your day. Def recommend the coffee and the street toast sandwich. The barista is awesome and super friendly. Knows how to make proper drinks and executes them well instead of just trying to get you out the door.

One of the best flat whites w/3 espresso shots. It was a small and quaint. I also got a delicious cream cheese on a special yellow bagel sandwich. Service was quick. I would go back. Simple but fantastic!

Cozy, warm, and such a nice place to study, not to mention free wifi. I ordered a cappuccino which was amazing. The only sad part about coming here is that it was too cold to sit in the outside area. Service was on point as well. Friendly and quick. Definitely will be coming here again.

A super cool place to chill, with plenty of seats inside and outside, the staff are friendly and serve your food/drinks pretty fast! This place gets pretty packed throughout the day

Good vibes and comfortable seats for studying/working. Food and drinks come out fast; I really enjoyed the dirty chai latte (although it was on the expensive side $$). Owners efficient and will take mercy on your if you're looking for the wifi password

Very cute cafe, great back yard, quality coffees, huge hot chocolates and smoothies! Great addition to the neighborhood.

Ordered via DoorDash. Was sent old food. The croffle was inedible. Could barely chew through because it was stale and leftover from the previous day. The panini also stale. Both items could taste that the griddle / waffle maker wasn't cleaned. Because you could taste other menu items in these two items. Can't serve customers this way. Also found numerous whole coffee beans in my coffee smoothie. Please improve your level of serving customers instead of cutting corners.

Very cute! Nice to see a place that sells Korean cafe food in the area! A nice slice of home

This place is great. Food always hits the spot and is a great space to socialize and/or work! Service is always quick and kind as well. Definitely will be a regular spot!

Best chai latte I've ever had. I am constantly trying other places to see if they compare and they just do not live up to cafe Phil. It's become my gold standard of chai lattes.

Never had a bad experience with them except this time, I've ordered the ex bf toast a few times but this time it was literally a joke they didn't even spread the cream cheese or jelly

This place is so yummy! I got a bacon egg and cheese on a buttered croissant, and a matcha latte with oat milk delivered. Wow! The sandwich was so flaky and delicious and the matcha latte arrived piping hot. The prices are on the higher side (sandwich was $8 and latte was $6) but I believe it's good quality and most definitely worth it. I will be returning whenever I'm in the area.

Food was good, I ordered a croffle?? Which is essentially a waffle shaped like a croissant. That was delicious. The chocolate drizzle added some sweetness which perfectly complimented the powdered sugar. The strawberry banana smoothie didn't match expectations. It was milk based, which is the primary issue. Fruityness of the drink was watered down, tasting like a strawberry milkshake. Yuck.

I love this place, but the schedule is very erratic. Like, are you guys still open? You haven't been open since before Christmas.

Ordered avocado toast, street toast, ex-boyfriend toast and a croffle for delivery. All very delicious - planning on ordering again this week!

Stopped by to get some work done and was happy to hear that they had free wifi :) The interior was cozy, but the Chai Latte I ordered was on the weak side- I would've preferred a stronger cup.

Cafe Phil is becoming a delivery go-to. The food is consistently made with care and well packaged. Prices are a bit higher, yes, but worth it--these aren't your typical coffee shop cold sandwiches. Some standouts: - Korean omelette sandwich - ex-husband toast (!!) - chocolate croffle

I ordered from here for the first time today, and I'm pretty beside myself at how good it was. It's really rare that food arrives looking as good as it does in the promo photos on a menu, and even rarer that it tastes better. Now I not only want to know what kind of bread they use for their ex boyfriend toast, but I also want them to give a bonus to whoever makes their sandwiches--my avocado blt was put together with care and precision. Twenty years ago, I lived across the street from their current location, and now I almost wish I could move back to that little apartment just to have breakfast here every day. Bravo.