Brooklyn Coffee and Pastry Stops for Brunch

4.0 (40)

Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 20:00

279 Nostrand Ave

Nigerian puff puffs give this Nostrand Avenue cafe a sweet counterpoint to its breakfast sandwiches. Tables and a three seat counter suit a coffee pause, though calls and remote work can make the room loud.

4.2 (1,574)

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

775 Franklin Ave

Hand rolled, kettle boiled bagels make this Franklin Avenue stop a substantial breakfast option alongside coffee. The menu includes gluten free plain and everything bagels. Lines are common, with staff keeping the queue moving.

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

House pastries and bagel sandwiches bring a breakfast focus to this Crown Heights cafe. Coffee and pistachio cookies fit a daytime pause, while the space also draws locals working remotely.

4.7 (310)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 19:00; Sat – Sun, 07:30 – 19:00

284 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

Cortados and caramel lattes arrive in real mugs for a sit down coffee break. Homemade pastries include a spiced pear tart. The Clarkson Avenue cafe stays open until 7:00 PM for a later pause.