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Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs
Homecoming is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

1. Homecoming

8.7
107 Franklin St (btwn Noble St & Greenpoint Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenpoint · 46 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Stop by this tiny shop for some Blue Bottle coffee, donuts by Dough, and a flower bouquet to go! Read more.

AP Café is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

2. AP Café

420 Troutman St (btwn St Nicholas & Wyckoff Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Bushwick · 69 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Enjoy a cup of Vietnamese coffee in this minimalist café. Be sure to check out the waterfalls! Read more.

Partners Coffee is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

3. Partners Coffee

8.8
125 N 6th St (btwn Bedford Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 408 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Toby's features a number of different brew styles. It is the perfect place to enjoy a local pastry and get some work done— if you can find a seat! Read more.

Brooklyn Roasting Company is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

4. Brooklyn Roasting Company

25 Jay St (btwn Plymouth & John St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · DUMBO · 314 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Always plenty of seating at the Brooklyn Roasting Company; a good place to kick your feet up with a cup of coffee (or several). Read more.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

5. Blue Bottle Coffee

160 Berry St (btwn N 4th & N 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Williamsburg · 403 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: This California coffee company emphasizes small batch brewing techniques. Check out the Kyoto-style Oji cold press coffee makers! Read more.

Sweetleaf is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

6. Sweetleaf

135 Kent Ave (at N 6th St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Williamsburg · 91 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Never too crowded, Sweetleaf serves great espressos and also features a foosball table. Stop in and play a game! Read more.

Smith Canteen is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

7. Smith Canteen

343 Smith St (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Carroll Gardens · 118 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Smith Canteen's tiled floor and shelving is appealing, but the coffee is even better. Try their cappuccino! Read more.

Propeller Coffee is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

8. Propeller Coffee

984 Manhattan Ave (btwn Huron & India St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenpoint · 47 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Previously a delicatessen, Propeller has lots of seating and also free wifi. It is a great coffee shop to work in. Read more.

Hungry Ghost at BRIC is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

9. Hungry Ghost at BRIC

647 Fulton St (Rockwell Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Fort Greene · 15 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Located inside the new BRIC House, Hungry Ghost serves the renowned Stumptown coffee. The café's vibrant murals and artwork are just as much of an asset. Read more.

Milk & Roses is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

10. Milk & Roses

8.3
1140 Box Street (btwn Clay & Dupont St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Greenpoint · 134 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Milk & Roses has the intimate feel of a home living room. At night, trade your coffee in for a glass of wine. Read more.

Nimba is one of Best Brooklyn Coffee Shops for Design Buffs.

11. Nimba

619 Saint Johns Pl (Franklin Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Crown Heights · 20 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Nimba has a quiet atmosphere and serves food other than pastries. Great service, mason jar water glasses, reliable Wi-Fi— this place is a hidden treasure. Read more.