Qathra Cafe

You start with the friendly service at the counter as soon as you walk in. Then you get to enjoy fresh, quality food. I’m not a big omelette person but their Mediterranean Omelette is amazing. Their buttermilk pancakes are fluffy and absolutely delicious. Their cold brew- both regular and cinnamon- are on point.

One of my favorite coffee shops :) Good bandwidth, comfortable lighting, and carefully made coffee/espresso drinks. I have never had the food - only the pastries- but it all looks and smells bomb. Pictured, is the front of the space. Along with that, they have a coffee bar, seating bar, back indoor seating, and a backyard space! Currently loving the dirty soy ginger latte.. I get extra ginger syrup yum

One of my fav local coffee shops with a decent variety of healthy choices for Bfast or Lunch. The most amazing part of this place is they have table wedges! Wow. Mind blown and someone actually had the forethought to resolve this common issue? Wait is generally minimal. And staff super friendly. It seems they might have free wifi but I haven't checked. Nice spot to sit and read or write. And most def for a casual business meeting. I would come again and would suggest this place. Only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is because the tops of the salt n pepper shakers were dirty. Yes I'm a stickler for attention to detail.

This place has a great kitchen but there is only one vegan option. The vegan wrap is delicious but it doesn't come with the same platter variety as the non vegan options. Everything else requires you to remove ingredients and there are no substitutions. For example) This place has shakshuka but you can't swap in soft tofu for the eggs Pro: The one vegan lunch option is great Con: There are no vegan breakfast options Only one vegan option that's not a salad

Delicious Breakfast. Blueberry pancake are so fluffy and light. The berry syrup omg is perfect not so sweet full of flavor that you can still enjoy your coffee while eating blueberry pancake.

Cute little rustic cafe in Ditmas Park. Prices are very reasonable for a limited menu. Food is tasty and my latte was pretty good. Nice place to linger and relax.

Not impressed with the service. There is no sign indicating to clients where to order food as opposed to the customers just picking up coffee. The ordering system needs to be revised. The Mocha I ordered was never delivered to our table because it was never made. The Mediterranean Omelette was tasty! It was our first visit to this cafe

My friend and I came to this cafe to have a hot chocolate break. We ordered two hot chocolates ($4 each). I was going to order some pastries but, there was were flies in the display case. The cafe is a bit cramped especially, the ordering area. The cashier was cordial but, not very friendly. It was a bit annoying that when we placed the order to stay that they just left the hot chocolate on the ordering table. They didn't even mention they made them. The hot chocolate itself was okay (tasted like packaged hot chocolate with steamed milk) and I was disappointed they didn't have any whipped cream.

This is my go to spot for coffee in the morning. I love that they have the open counter to the street which allows me to walk up with my dog. Sherman is so lovely and the rest of the staff are always super friendly. The pastries are always on point. I came for a St. Lucian brunch a few months back and it was so much fun and so delicious! With all the new coffee shops popping up around here it's important to support a beloved neighborhood staple!

My favorite neighborhood gem for my espresso fix. The owner, menu, ambiance and service are 5 stars ***** Stop by and tell them Camille Cares sent you :)

Really liked this place! Came here to meet someone for a coffee. Had a great selection of beverages, both hot and cold. The people working there made the place great. They were knowledgeable of the menu, really friendly and just had a good vibe. You can tell it's a community spot. They knew the neighbors coming in and every person was treated well. Would definitely get another drink from here.

Really solid casual brunch spot in the neighborhood. Love the St. Lucian flair on the menu since the standard American classics tend to get a bit basic/boring to me (oops). When I first came in the summer, my partner and I shared a fried salt fish pocket, the BEST sandwich and the breakfast burrito. We each ordered a specialty iced latte as well and I remember enjoying the entire meal. V delicious but our only complaint was that there was no AC on a sweltering hot day. We returned last week and had a more comfortable experience (since it's the dead of winter now!) and my partner got the BEST again - he drenched it in the hot sauce and inhaled the whole thing himself. For me, I went with the stewed chicken sandwich this time and loveddd it, especially with the side of pickled veggies. So tasty and what a unique sandwich/brunch item. Would def get again. We also tried the chicken Caesar wrap which was just alright - if you've been on chicken caesar wrap-tok this one had avocados in it which was... not what I was expecting. If dining in, you can grab any table, scan the QR code for the menu and order/pay straight on your phone - again, super casual.

Went for brunch and i think it's a more casual grab/go/selfserve spot. Service felt minimal / you had to ask for it, which if good if thats what you want, just not what I was expecting. For example our water was never refilled after we sat down.

This was not a good experience at all. I have been to Qathra in the past on many occasions and I was disappointed. The menu was good. But everything else was just bad. 1. The establishment seemed like it was under construction. If not, it's a mess. There was a large puddle of water in the front where you place your order and flies congregating. I want to know if I'm supposed to see that and still place an order. 2. The host barely paid attention to us and I was like let me just be patient and calm. But he wasn't attentive given it wasn't crowded at all. I won't be back. But I pray their establishment comes together and is enjoyed by the community.

Got two ice mochas ($7 each). It's expensive as they use the regular 16oz medium size cups. Drink is good but I would go to Connecticut muffin next door for their iced mocha. They do the same thing with a large size cup

Had the most amazing experience at Blue Star Parlor this afternoon! What a gem! I can't believe I hadn't heard of it before. I was on Google Maps looking for a place to have lunch with my mom today and came across this place after 15 minutes of searching. I'm so happy I came across it! It's a quaint cafe on Cortelyou road a couple doors down from the flower shop/bar "Sycamore." When we got there, there were a few people seated out back and one patron on the interior. Perfect timing! We ordered the ginger turmeric tea and the Saint Lucian haute cacao hot drinks to start. I had the hot cocoa with coconut milk. Delish!!! For our meals, my mom ordered the passion fruit pancakes with a side of eggs. I decided to treat myself to the B.E.S.T. (Biscuit Egg Sausage and Tomato croissant sandwich). It consisted of House Made Lamb Sausage, Tomato, Chipotle Aioli and Mini Omelet Sandwiched in a Butter Biscuit. I was pleased to find out that I ordered the same thing that the owner had just finished snacking on. I knew then that I made a good choice! I cannot speak enough of how great everything was--the no-frills setting, exceptional service, quality food, and hospitality! Sherman, the owner, shared a bit of history about the place. It's been around since 2015 but he grew up in the neighborhood and wanted to pay homage to his Saint Lucian roots by opening the cafe there. I cannot wait to be back! Thanks for an excellent experience, Sherman! See you soon!

Best neighborhood eats!! Chef-quality dishes and care put into everything they do. And so friendly!! They will always put the heat on outdoors for you or let you linger on a laptop

This is in the spot that used to be Qathra. I was sad to see Qathra close, but this place is almost as good. The still have the nice back patio and indoor seating, the restroom. You order outdoors now instead of indoors. There's a good menu if you're looking for a meal, even for vegetarians, and they make good espresso coffees. It looks a bit untidy inside, but I think they're still figuring things out.

This is truly a neighborhood spot, and it's great. They have recently changed their name to Blue Star Parlor, but it's the same people working there. They genuinely seem to care about the neighborhood and community, and their espresso drinks are good and strong. The backyard area is so great if you have a kid and want to keep them contained. I had a baby right before the start of the pandemic, and this place was one of the first to open up outdoor seating and get heaters. They kept their bathroom available when other folks had theirs closed. I can't eat wheat but my little guy is always psyched to eat their muffins. And I love that they have "muffin tops" which are a perfect size for the toddler/pre-schoolers. Now I come with my laptop to drink tea and use the Wi-Fi in a quiet spot. :)

We live nearby and passed this place so many times because it looks so unassuming. After going in once we're now regulars. It's one of my favorite places in Brooklyn. The food is amazing, especially the weekend brunch. The passion fruit pancakes are incredible. Also the crump cakes and breakfast burrito with hot sauce. The coffee is expensive, but good, especially the pumpkin spice latte (which is thick and creamy). The food and pastries are more than worth it. The inside isn't beautiful or anything, it's got a hole in the wall vibe, but it's a true hidden gem. Plus the staff is super nice.

Cannot say enough nice things about this place. Coffee is fantastic, pastries and breakfast sandwiches are on point. Pleasant backyard seating. A community staple.

I came here for a meeting and was very pleased. I had a well made cappuccino, the food was good and the miniature muffins delicious. The barista was friendly and talented. I will be back on my own to try more of the menu!

now THIS is good food. everything we had was absolutely delicious, fresh and so so healthy! the manager and the workers were all kind and attentive. theres also a really cute outdoor area in the back that felt like a great place to read/study/enjoy some sun. if i could give this place more stars i would! will definitely be back!!!

Love to support local owners and this spot was tasty for brunch after a bike ride in prospect park. Has a very kind, thoughtful and attentive owner, Sherman. We hope he thrives here!

Breakfast was amazing and the Chipotle omelette was seasoned to perfection. We added on a serving of green plantain chips. Delicious! Service was on point. I fell in love with this spot. The ambiance is casual and laid back. Pricing was extremely reasonable and portions were more than enough.

Good quality coffee, but 12 oz latte was weak and mostly just tasted like milk. Seems like they aren't pulling a basic double shot to make a standard latte

The ginger latte is delicious! Everyone who works there is very friendly, helpful, and efficient. They have a cute garden out back that people like to get work done in or have a quiet conversation. Family-friendly too.

Had Mother's Day Brunch with my daughter and her friend and mom in the patio which is really cute service was outstanding our waiter was the owner I had the breakfast omelette in a biscuit that was freshly made and one of our other orders was waffles with edible flowers and bergamot syrup, steak and eggs with pickled veggies was delicious too definitely on my list to come back for one of their amazing coffees and pastries....

Amazing. In a class by itself. Everything is made with an artisan's care, delicious with just a hint of freshness and originality. The vibe is a laid back, friendly neighborhood cafe. The owner and his staff are so kind. I highly recommend this gem.

The best coffee in the neighborhood and friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere and convenient backyard, highly recommend!

Great coffee great and friendly service. I'll be back for brunch. ..........................................................