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The West—Coffeehouse & Bar

Bar, Coffee Shop, and Café$$$$

East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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The West—Coffeehouse & Bar

8.6^/10

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Ranked #9 for good service in Williamsburg
"... MacBook while drinking Kombucha on tap soundtracked by the Smiths #Brooklyn"(5 Tips)
"That nitro cold brew action is perfect for summer days."(6 Tips)
"Wi-Fi password: thewestbrooklyn"(3 Tips)
"great coffee, awesome rotating beer list, and seasonal cocktails."(5 Tips)

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Chiara LegittimoFebruary 19, 2015
Lovely coffee, great music And nice staff!
janelle guntherOctober 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
in a rush? no need to walk in the door with the handy walk-up coffee window.
Hadrien CamilleMay 28, 2019
Good beers, good coffee, cool terrasse
Ethan LFebruary 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you want a seat, get here early on the weekend. It fills up between 12:30-1.
Ali F.July 24, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Love the dog owner-friendly walk-up window. Makes morning dog walks a treat!
Paul McGinnisJuly 31, 2015
Been here 50+ times
The peanut butter cookies are not to be missed.
James McCarthyJuly 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great coffee, friendly staff and "death in the afternoon" cocktail.
Rebecca AtwoodJanuary 10, 2015
Stellar beer list and a cozy vibe.
Chet ManciniApril 24, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Get one of Stan's breakfast burritos
DAugust 10, 2018
Try the nitro lemonade!
Jennifer KeeneAugust 4, 2013
Good spot. Cash only.
Caron ShJune 16, 2022
Matcha Latte with Oatmilk
Joseph AlpernAugust 12, 2012
Kombucha on tap!! And its amazing.... Nice outdoor patio, not over crowded
marc kozMay 25, 2013
Ask for a cold brew White Russian, you will not be disappointed
Brooklyn365October 31, 2010
pastries fresh from Balthazar, great coffee and tea, a beer/wine license and a homey, simplistic decor...
Eric BottomleyJuly 17, 2013
Been here 50+ times
If the mayor works here he better start taking on a few more shifts, here we come!!!
Oliver FiegelDecember 16, 2015
Been here 100+ times
One thing about the West, it's the best.
Douglas TurnerOctober 27, 2010
beans by brooklynroasting.com and delicious bagels and treats... traditional, vegan, wheat free, dairy free
Mike PAugust 21, 2017
Food sucks, they fill nitro cold brew with 95% ice, and their cookies are all stale.
Blake Lew-MerwinFebruary 21, 2022
8:30 pm sundays they play movies. tonight was Blade
Jack CurryJune 6, 2015
Lots of space + outdoor patio
CrewApril 30, 2015
Plugs against the back wall. Wi-Fi password: thewestbrooklyn Read more
Francisco GutierrezMay 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
dogs are allowed in! and they always have the best "alternative" music from the 90's playing.
Michelle LMay 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
They changed the seating setup here, likely to maximize capacity & discourage laptop workers...annoying
Jackie JJune 30, 2013
Dogs allowed in the backyard!
Remington GuestMay 10, 2013
Large iced coffee is $4, buts its delicious.
Al NovaAugust 14, 2013
A cool place but the sandwiches are really half assed. Kombucha is good though
Tal SafranOctober 31, 2013
It's a bar but they have wifi and are open til midnight.
Michelle LDecember 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Work on your MacBook while drinking Kombucha on tap soundtracked by the Smiths #Brooklyn
Kirill KoganJune 5, 2016
Late night espresso and keep on drinking
K PJuly 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Wifi Password: thewestbrooklyn
Clara LiaoOctober 24, 2019
Double entendre js incredible!!
Trista KempaAugust 16, 2015
I'm actually surprised by how bad this place was. Coffee was eh, wait for food was ridic and then food was expensive and not very good.
christian mattsApril 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
coffee and beer. best possible combo
Vivian KongSeptember 14, 2015
Been here 5+ times
They have nitro cold brew
Erik KarffOctober 5, 2010
Been here 25+ times
friendly service and great coffee. good addition to the neighborhood
Elysia MannJuly 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Nitro cold brew!!
Bimini WrightJuly 31, 2011
Come on a Saturday night for awesome live music!
Megan ThomasMarch 11, 2013
Komboucha on tap is great
Rebecca FullerJuly 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Grab one of the free dog treats for your pooch!
Sree RamanMarch 30, 2016
Irish coffee done right
Deniz KurtJanuary 25, 2018
Simple and nice
Ben BlueJune 16, 2014
Kombucha!! (on tap)
Kien NguyenOctober 19, 2015
A coffee shop AND a bar? Sold.
Moran GolanAugust 10, 2019
Breakfast wrap!
Adonis GaitatzisNovember 18, 2013
Kombucha on tap for the win.
FrancisSeptember 20, 2015
Giant Apple Store
Vinny CrumrineJune 28, 2013
Been here 50+ times
"The West is the best." — Jim Morrison
Nora RegisMarch 15, 2012
It's pretty dark in here, especially at night, so not a place to do heavy reading.
Theo CoulombeFebruary 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
One heck of a BLT! And with a glass malbec!

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