usagi

amazing vibes and cute interior spaces as well as artbooks!! drinks were also nice and the space was just phenomenal.

One of my favorite little spots in Dumbo! It’s not just a café but also a place where you can browse and buy beautiful handmade ceramics. The coffee and tea are always excellent, and they serve delicious Asian dishes until 2pm (definitely worth trying). The vibe is cozy and welcoming, perfect for sitting down with a cup, getting some work done, or just relaxing.

WOW!! Incredible place. I stopped in here and didn’t expect it to be so amazing. So many seating options, comfortable cozy nooks. Delicious food. I will come back here many more times. So glad I found this place. There were a lot of people there doing work, but there were still plenty of seats - they had sofas, comfy chairs, desks, tables, hightops, armchairs. They even put their napkins out in a beautiful fanned shape. Awesome lighting as well- not too bright. I got a lot of work done here. Drip coffee was a little too bitter for my taste - I got it because it was the cheapest. I was going to get Matcha but it was 7 dollars - standard price for around here, but still of course expensive. Drip coffee was 3.5 I believe. I got the sweet potato bun and it was delicious.

Best study spot, art exhibition, handmade pottery/ lunch/coffee stationary place to go!! Super nice and has amazing bentos! Would Highly recommend and wish they were in Chicago!!

The library was closed and I rushed in. But this luck... It was a comfortable space where you could quietly immerse yourself in your work. The reason why it looks a bit distracting is that it has a gallery, books, tea, and food. The tea and food served were fine. I drank matcha latte, and it was the best matcha latte I recently drank. We also sell various Japanese props, so it would be good to come with your children.

This coffee shop is amazing. Feels like you are in an art gallery. So many cute little items! Couches, tons of seating, wifi, laptop friendly

Usagi is a nice, small multi-purpose shop in the DUMBO area, combining an art gallery. book/home goods store, and cafe all into one. The Japanese inspiration is there, and the space is minimal but has a good amount of seating. The staff were friendly, though a bit rushing since it was understaffed. The line was pretty long and it took around 30-40 minutes until we were ordering, and even then the staff rushed us to order so it felt a bit odd. The drinks did come out fast, but only after a 2nd staff member joined them in the front. As for the drinks, it was alright. It did get watered down fast, though they use a good quality matcha powder. The Onigiri was also good, but the fillings were a bit lacking and there was more rice. For that price, I would say it wasn't that worth it, but a good filling snack. We also tried a Financier bread, though the staff said it was a different bread even though it was labeled as Financier. It was a bit too dry for my liking, though the other person I was with enjoyed it very much. Overall it was a nice experience to go and sit around, study at, and maybe get a drink or two, but I'd have to try something else.

Usagi NY is such a nice place to sit down at and unwind. Each nook and cranny was positioned thoughtfully with comfort, ambience, and tranquility in mind. They feature a cohort of adorable items for sale; candles, art magazines, tea, tea sets, and more! Accompanied by an art gallery and menu with several food choices - Usagi NY invites you and your best company in to sit down, relax, and be present. It is definitely worth the trip to come visit - love this place!

This is a very cute mini art gallery/quick bite/store. I brought some study materials the day I came here and was able to grab a small table with my friend along with a mugicha latte (It was the first time I've seen this and it was good! Would recommend you try if you want something outside of the usual - like matcha/hojicha latte). I love all the cute decors and they had an abundance of things displayed for sale. If I had unlimited funds, I'd definitely purchase a few things as gifts from here! I also ended up ordering an onigiri which the cashier brought out to me. It was warm and satisfied my cravings for it. Would recommend if you're in the area!

A really calm and beautiful place to lounge in, however the matcha latte is a bit overpriced and on the blander side. Note that they charge extra to make it iced. It's $7.75 hot and $8.50 iced. If you use a milk alternative, you're at $9.80 total. They advertise using ippodo matcha which is great, and but it would be great if they added an extra gram or two to make it stronger. I can understand paying a little more for the ambiance but just some feedback for the cafe!

Food/drinks: matcha latte is good! Wish it was a little stronger matcha flavor Atmosphere: this is why you come here!! Lots of tables and things to look at. I want to buy everything!! It's also part gallery? :O Service: good service! Very busy and line gets long with 2 people running the place Price: $$ pricey but expected in this area

Really cute concept, bookstore/gallery/cafe, could definitely have stayed here long just to vibe. The selection of Japanese home goods was very cute as well. We got matcha here and then went for a walk by the water.

We were hoping our experience here would be great because they advertised using high quality Ippodo Matcha. While the space is cool and quiet and has comfortable couches, the matcha latte itself was extremely disappointing. In terms of taste, they underused the matcha and added too much milk so it mostly tasted like a hot glass of milk. Additionally I ended up with a piece of the plastic chasen (matcha mixer) in my mouth which was not pleasant. When I pointed this out to the person managing the cafe, they just shrugged and didn't apologize or offer a replacement. I think it's safe to say we will not be coming back here!

What a lovely find while exploring Dumbo district in Brooklyn. Usagi is a wonderful combination between an art gallery and a cafe that is perfect for just relaxing and enjoying the world around you or getting some work done - there were a decent amount of people when we visited, but it was still a calm, quiet vibe. Plenty of seating options if you prefer. Both their matcha latte and Mizudashi were great choices and well-made. They also have a good food menu, and we grabbed a couple of the onigiri. While both the salmon and the spicy tuna were delicious, they didn't seem to be consistently made. For the spicy tuna, it was a good ratio of rice:tuna, but with the salmon, there was barely any meat, and most of the bites were just rice which was a bit disappointing. All the staff here are super friendly. A short walk from the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park, it's a great stop to just step away from the busy of NY and enjoy a coffee and enjoy the local art.

This place gets an A+ for vibes. The space is super nice, and there is a good amount of seating available. I liked that this place was both an art gallery and a cafe. The ambience is pretty quiet, with people quietly working on their laptops or reading a book. As for the food and drinks, I thought they were okay. The matcha latte and the onigiris were a little underwhelming. The flavor for the matcha latte felt a little bland, and the onigiris were mostly rice with little filling.

Cute and quiet place to get work done or pick up a new book. Japanese cold brew was good!

Love the space, such a cool selection of tea accessories and items however...girl at the register got rude when I asked her questions about teas and one of the bowls. She then proceeded to make the worst loose leaf tea- brewed for about a minute. The tea tasted like boiled water and way too much honey, and was so watered down that it was the color of the water. Upsetting when you come to a place that specializes in teas.

This gallery/cafe is super chill and comfy. The atmosphere overall is very quiet and chill. I got the hojicha latte and thought it was okay. It was underwhelming and tasted more like milk than actual hojicha. I had better hojicha at other cafes in nyc. As for the poke, it was pretty good. It was quite filling but the portion was quite small for the price.

Minimalist bookstore and cafe - unexpected oasis for working and reading because there's so much construction and noise in this area of Dumbo. They have an art gallery in the front of the cafe with rotating exhibits. Delicious, warm Japanese meals for dine-in or takeaway. Not cheap as inflation rises, but generous portions- and worth it if you're going to spend some hours working or reading. I ordered the gyudon, which is tender and perfect with the rice. Loved being surrounded by culture and design books. I'll be back to try other items on the menu.

Got an iced matcha latte. It could've been stronger. Not the best matcha I've had. Not sweetened. A good place to sit down and relax. Seems like you can do work here. There are pieces of art you can look at as well.

It's cute inside and the matcha is nice, but it's offensively overpriced. They really must think they are superior- no, just mediocre and overpriced.

What's nice is it's a gallery and cafe with books and couches and also stationary to look at. It's a fun place to pop around in and meet up with a friend. I found the matcha latte bland though and it was 8 dollars. the drinks are very expensive

Cute space and like the gift shop, but the service is bad (very, very long wait) and the barista is rude and shouldn't be working in a customer facing role. Tea is very average.

They have an extremely poor system in giving out their food orders. I placed an order on the QR code that doesn't require an app and it says to wait until they call your name. My food was probably ready for a good 40 minutes but no one said anything. Went up to the register and the lady told me it was ready on the app so...where was it? It was hiding on the side behind the counter. I never received a ready notification anywhere. Anyways, that system is pretty shitty as they'll sometimes call names out and then won't. As such, food was mediocre. Gyudon was about $18 after tax. It had a lot of rice and onion and was just overall really mushy. Might have been the fact that it was just sitting there but I grade things as I receive them. The matcha latte was ok but cost me about $8 for the smallest serving which is fine depending on the quality of matcha used. I heard their coffee is supposedly good but never got the chance to try it. Good work space with wifi and environment but gets extremely busy during lunch. Not sure if I would come by here again in the future since it seems to be a hot mess.

A great spot to do work or spend an afternoon in! The location around the area has some cute spots but is mostly under constructions as of now, but doesn't impact the ambiance of this place. There are many outlets located around the area along with couches and desks to work. It's fairly quiet in the weekday mornings so you can definitely come by and take calls, but it does pick up in the afternoon and gets quite busy. The coffee is decent- matcha is not the best in my opinion. Would definitely get the food here though as it tastes super homemade and authentic. The noodles and the bulgogi both make for a great afternoon lunch. Would definitely come back to do work or just catch up with someone!

I've gone here a few times for lunch. I love their hojicha and combo soba. Their gyudon has a bit too much rice for me, and that's saying something as a rice lover. Their Inari sushi is pretty good and comes with some fresh and pickled vegetables. Similar with their onigiri (I had the spicy tuna). My friend had their chicken curry and didn't like it as much as the gyudon, but I've yet to try it myself. Eager to try other drinks and food next time. The environment is very nice, cute, fun, and quiet. The staff are sweet and hospitable. Be sure to ask for a receipt upfront if you need it; the default is to not give one, which is fine for many people these days--but not all!

I've been trying for a while but finally made it to @usaginy on a Friday afternoon. Was planning on working there but the wifi couldn't connect to my Macbook or iPhone so that failed I really liked the idea of art + books + cafe. Reminds me a lot of the stationery and book stores back in Tokyo (thinking Iidabashi area specifically)! The drink is definitely pricey but since you can sit for a while I think it makes sense. I didn't love my drink that much, felt like the matcha got watered down by the ice, and kuromitsu jelly were diced up too tiny for me to really enjoy it. Would be down to try maybe just the regular matcha or matcha latte next time though!

They use real Japanese matcha & you can taste the difference. 10/10 Japanese food as well and a great place to work.

Cute cafe and modern furniture. The matcha cream was good, but the matcha could've been stronger. Love the atmosphere and selection of Japanese pastries, savory foods, and other Japanese drinks. The front half sells books and other cute things. Will be back to try the food.

I was so excited to try this place because of the gallery and atmosphere. The matcha was one of the worst matchas I've ever had, and I strive to taste ceremonial grade, high-quality matchas. It was also the most expensive I've ever paid for a matcha (which is not out of the ordinary as a LA native and frequent New Yorker). But for it to be really gross, watery, and $8.44 (with reg milk) is really disappointing. They have a menu with what looks like many options of great matcha, but my "matcha cream" looked nothing like the pictures. It looked like a cheap donut shop matcha. Not to mention the energy in there was odd upon walking in and the employees weren't very welcoming nor seemed happy to be there.

The mizudashi ($5) for 16 oz was underwhelming and dare I say overpriced. Maybe I am not sophisticated enough in the taste bud department to differentiate between this and other iced coffees. I will come back to try the food. The space is very meditative and nice and I saw a lot of people studying and doing other work.

A one of a kind experience here! The art gallery with books and a Japanese cafe? That's literally perfection. The vibe is so unique and special it's like a gem in NYC. A perfect study spot. Their cafe items are pretty good- a bit pricey than most but I feel it's not too bad. Some of the iced drinks are not the best if I have to be honest such as the iced hot chocolate but I liked their other iced drinks like the Hojicha latte. Something like that would normally make me take away a star but i just can't give this place anything less than a 5/5. Only other thing is that the hours are so short :( but other than that I love this place so so much it's probably one of my favorite lounge spots ever.

well made matcha, i think it could've been a tad stronger for the price being so high but a solid choice for when you're in DUMBO

Usagi NY is a cute little Japanese cafe with a little art gallery in the front and small tea and poke shop in the back. They have many authentic Japanese teas, drinks, and snacks available for purchase and have a comfy sitting area for you to sip and eat just behind the art gallery. They have plenty of books to pore over while eating your food/drink. If you have any questions about the items on the menu, the person working the register at the tea shop is very knowledgeable! Usagi is the perfect pit stop if you've just finished crossing the Brooklyn Bridge!

Super aesthetic, peaceful and beautiful place. A bookstore and gallery disguised as a stunning cafe :) very specious, lots of cute and unique seats, adorable tea sets and stationary for sale! Got the beef bowl and it tastes like bulgogi/ ! Delicious. The iced latte is also really good! My sister says it's really hard to find GOOD coffee in nyc and she's so happy to have found another treasure! Lots of books around if you've finished your work and need something to fill the time here. WiFi is also fast!!! Staff are kind! Just love everything about this place. 11/10 recommend.

I got their cold brew and it was...really sour....and my friend got like a brown sugar matcha and it was too sweet..the coffee shop has a cool artistic vibe with couches and alittle shopping corner...but something about the place felt like it was fully furnished, the cafe area was in a dark corner and it just didn't feel like a well established place. Unique vibe with art gallery touches but the drinks were kinda bad and I just wouldn't come back again. The barista was very nice though

I really wanted to like this place because the idea of a place that's cafe, art gallery, and a bookstore was really appealing. However I'm a bit disappointed with their food. I ordered inari sushi set and a onigiri in tuna mayo flavor. I find the onigiri extremely expensive at $7 but I ordered it anyways hoping the quality is superior. Unfortunately the quality of onigiri was poor and especially the rice was mushy and the tuna mayo flavor was very blend. Inari had a good flavor but again the most important ingredient, rice, was very mushy.

Pretty overpriced, nothing was that great but the space is beautiful and the design books are on point. The food was fine, too sweet though which is disappointing. Matcha too watered down. Biggest turnoff was the cashier girl. Like, your serving tea and bowls of noodles, you're not that special. Not sure how someone like this even makes it through life. Def don't recommend tipping her service, esp bc it's all overpriced anyway.

Location: right at Dumbo, Usagi NY is like a coffee- gallery. Place is full of artistic books and the place is great to get pics. Their is a small sitting area where you can sip your coffee while reading. Drinks: the owner seems to be Japanese. I totally could be wrong but all drinks have signatures of japanese style. I basically tried eveyghing. And I particular love the matcha flavor. Price: it's dumbo. What do you expect ?! Service: nice. Overall: absolutely a good place to visit if you are in dumbo

This is such a cute place we bumped into! I love their interior. Perks they have a bathroom and WiFi! Their matcha pie was delicious but pricey about $7.50 for one pie! They have cozy couches and outlets there so that's good. Would come back to try their matcha latte or brownie because love matcha!!! Located in Dumbo :)

How can I not give this beautiful oasis 5 stars? 10 stars for ambiance and 4 stars for the hojicha pie I had, so ... still rounds up to 5. One of my visiting friends suggested that we check out Usagi, and I was delighted when I walked in. Usagi is a bookstore, art gallery, cafe, and home goods shop perfectly blended into one. I love the architecture and space, carefully designed by a Japanese architect (read about him at Usagi!). The lounge spaces are comfortable, minimalistic yet eclectic, and thoughtfully put together. I wish I had had an opportunity to try the Japanese food they had, but I had lunch plans elsewhere. I got a hojicha pie slice to share (sourced from an outside bakery) and I liked the filling a lot, though I thought the crust could be better. Overall, I'd definitely come back to chill, catch up with friends, or even do some work in a serene space.

What a beautiful space. You walk through a beautiful gallery space that's all clean lines and abstract art to get to their beautiful counter that is bedecked with all sorts of interesting coffee/tea contraptions and paraphernalia but still somehow manages to feel uncluttered. If you like matcha, you have to try their matcha latte. You can personalize sweetness and milk type, I always get soy and unsweetened, and it only comes in one size. Its a little pricey at around $6 but I really feel like it's just another piece of art being offered up here. Yes, I'm a matcha snob, deal with it. Oh, and I hear the coffee is really good too, and I believe it.

Having delicious Japanese food in a library. That sums it up. A gem in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood (near the Brooklyn Bridge). Usagi is a Japanese art gallery, bookstore, and cafe. We stumbled upon this place while exploring the DUMBO area. Everything is so neat, clean and in modernist white lines. There is a library feel to it (behind the gallery where the cafe is). They sell cold bento boxes (though they can reheat it at the customer's request), Japanese snacks and drinks along with tea and coffee. The seating area is extremely comfortable. The atmosphere is generally pleasant, subdued (not library level hush hush but quiet), and relaxed. Love their thoughtful decor and all the books on the shelf that you can read while sipping tea or having a bento box.

The matcha and coffee are both underwhelming for the high price. The service is bad and the baristas and owner are all rude. I had high hopes for this place but they are clearly happy to take your money and get you out as quickly as possible. An extremely unwelcoming atmosphere - you're better off going to one of the much better coffee shops in the area.

What a soothing, delicious spot. The matcha latte was the best I've had! Slightly sweetened with honey, it didn't have the grassy taste of other matchas, or the powdery taste. In fact, you can watch them make it with such detail and care, no wonder it's so good. The space itself is mostly straight, sleek and wood, full of design books, a gift shop, a cafe and even an art gallery. You really feel like you've found an oasis here, and I can't wait to come back and try their lunch bento boxes available on a weekday. 5 stars!!!!!!

Super cozy environment with great bookstore and cafe. The drinks are very good and the prices are great. I got the matcha drink and the flavor was wonderful with just the right amount of sweetness. Decent amount of seating place as well. The places closes at 4, unfortunately, but I would love to come back soon to try out their food!

Wouldn't have stumbled upon this cafe if Brooklyn Roasting Company wasn't so crowded, but I am so glad I did. This will now be my go to cafe whenever I'm in this area. The atmosphere is so chill and like the Danish would say "hygge". I was so happy to see hojicha latte on their menu because there's only a handful of places that I know in NYC that has it. Their hojicha latte is probably the best one I've had in a while. The tea flavor is strong, but not over steeped. The milk was froth to the right consistency making the latte very smooth. They use actual tea leaves instead of powder and I believe the tea they use is from Ippodo which you can purchase in the store. I also ordered a matcha custard pie which is from Four and Twenty Blackbirds (my favorite pie shop). The pie tasted the same, but I will skip it next time because Usagi charges much more than the pie shop itself.

Usagi is unique to say the least. It's part book store, part art space, and part coffee shop with some food options. They have a bunch of different drip coffee options (at a cool $4), and like about a hundred different coffee brewing tools. The food is refrigerated and includes bento boxes form Obento, and pies from Four & Twenty. I ordered a Saikyo miso salmon bento box (a bit on the pricier side for lunch at $15 + tax), but it was a lot of food an pretty tasty. I took it back to the office, so I was also able to pop it in the microwave real quick. The salmon was sizeable, and it came with pickles veggies, egg dessert, and preserved plum sticky rice. Would definitely come back for coffee and maybe a chirashi/poke bowl.

Love Usagi! The interior is japanese modern minimalistic and makes for great pictures. The atmosphere is very calming, clean white and wood everywhere. There's a great collection of lovely books and gifts, I could seriously spend so much here. The cafe - super cute, and the drinks are really good quality! I've tried the matcha latte with soy milk (one of the best matcha drinks I've ever tried) and the hojicha iced tea is really nice too with a lot of flavor. The only reason I've knocked off one star: the cafe service was quite slow, on ordering two drinks I received one after 5 minutes and the next 5 minutes later, and the barista seemed quite confused, even though there was only me and one other person before me to make drinks for. Maybe she was new, anyway I will definitely keep coming despite this, just would have been 5 stars if service was a bit quicker :)

Very sub par hojicha latte hastily done. They no longer put much care in the teas they do. Sad

Really good Kyoto cold brew! The place is a gallery and a coffee shop so it's really nice and has lots of seating! The employees are also really kind! I spilled my drink and they replaced it for me.

An incredibly cute, very cool cafe in DUMBO! The staff are kind and welcoming which really comes through in the ambience and atmosphere they created with the furniture, books, and music. I'll be coming back and I will be telling all of my friends too!

I love their hojicha latte but the service here isn't good. The barista here is rude and makes sure she lets you know she's not having a good day. I just want to start my day with one of the best hojicha lattes but I don't want to soak in that negative energy lol

I love this place. perfect!! here is very near by dumbo. macha latte was so good! and staff was very kind!

Very cute Japanese coffee shop/library with a variety of coffee and tea. I got the hojicha latte (described to me as a roasted green tea latte by the barista-- it was listed as the house favorite). It had a nutty flavor and I think the tea flavor was kind of diluted down..mine mostly tasted like milk. I'm gonna try the matcha latte if I return. The interior is white with wooden tables (high tops with backless stools and couch-style seating against the wall with sliding lower coffee tables). Free wifi so it is a nice place to get some work done, though there aren't many outlets for those that need to charge up. Drinks range in price from around $3-$7. They offer pour over, espresso, latte, and others. For $0.50 extra, you can get almond or soy milk. Overall 3.5 stars but hardly any outlets and blah tea so I rounded down. Great clean fairly quiet place to get work done though

Such an adorable and unique spot in Dumbo. This place is an art gallery/shop/cafe. The gallery is small and free to walk around. The gift shop is also small, with tea products from Ippodo tea, books, and gadgets for the home. The cafe is small - there wasn't any seating available so we sat by the window in the shop. The cafe offers lots of tea and coffee options - including matcha from Ippodo. They have pie from Four and Twenty Blackbirds. I was hoping to find the matcha pie but they were sold out, so I tried hojicha pie instead. They have a selection of sold bento boxes, udon, and onigiri. I ordered the seaweed udon - it was so savory and delicious. Noodles were great and soup was perfect for a cold day. I would definitely come back here to get more udon.

They make an incredible matcha latte!! I ordered the iced matcha latte through the CUPS app, and it was so good I almost regretted not paying full price. The barista whisked the matcha on the spot literally before my eyes, and when I asked for "lightly sweetened" she added just the right amount--enough to give depth and a touch of sweetness but not so much that it was saccharine. I could really taste the matcha with the milk. It was perfect! I've been to CHALAIT a few times, and their iced matcha doesn't compare at all. It's also hard to find an iced matcha latte that's not pre-made, so I really appreciated the care Usagi NY took into making theirs. The space is also beautiful (art gallery and cafe rolled into one), and they serve bento boxes, which I hope to come back for! Plus free wifi :)