Brooklyn Cafés for Rainy Day Coffee Breaks

4.2 (1,574)

Mon – Fri, 06:00 – 15:00; Sat – Sun, 07:00 – 15:00

775 Franklin Ave

Hand rolled, kettle boiled bagels anchor this Franklin Avenue stop, with coffee and sandwiches alongside them. Midafternoon offers a quieter pace. The shop closes at 3:00 PM every day.

4.4 (57)

Mon – Wed, 08:00 – 17:00; Thu – Fri, 08:00 – 23:00; Sat – Sun, 09:00 – 23:00

1090 Saint Johns Pl

Coffee and house pastries share the daytime menu with bagel sandwiches. This Crown Heights café is a popular daytime work spot, with wine in the evening. Check the later opening hours before planning a long stay.

4.0 (766)

Mon – Fri, 07:30 – 16:00; Sat, 08:00 – 16:00; Sun, 09:00 – 16:00

499 Rogers Ave

A wood and brick interior frames espresso and breakfast bagels at this Rogers Avenue café. The menu also includes sandwiches. Check the bill for extra fees, and allow time for uneven service.

4.1 (226)

Mon – Thu, 07:00 – 19:00; Fri – Sun, 07:00 – 20:00

156 7th Avenue

Stumptown espresso and raspberry croissants give this Seventh Avenue café its coffee and pastry focus. Espresso comes as doubles rather than singles. Avoid the busy preschool rush when planning a quieter reading break.