Hungry Ghost: A Fort Greene Coffee Bar Built For Lingering

Hungry Ghost is a cafe at 781 Fulton St in Brooklyn, limited seating. Established in 2012, this coffee chain now spans 12 locations across Brooklyn and Manhattan. It serves cold brew on tap alongside alternative milks like oat and almond.

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Is it worth the trip?

Yes — Hungry Ghost is a cafe at 781 Fulton St in Brooklyn, rated 4.4 out of 5 across Google reviews. The short version: limited seating. Established in 2012, this coffee chain now spans 12 locations across Brooklyn and Manhattan. It serves cold brew on tap alongside alternative milks like oat and almond. To go with the drinks, the counter stocks gluten-free baked goods alongside its vegan options. The schedule is 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day, so the visit fits an ordinary afternoon rather than a planned night out. Seating is usually the variable, not the coffee: counter seats turn over fastest, and a table by the window can be worth waiting two minutes for. Ask whether the beans on the board rotate weekly, and whether a smaller size is available if the default cup is larger than you want. It sits at 781 Fulton St in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.


Quick facts

Hungry Ghost is a cafe at 781 Fulton St, Brooklyn, New York. Hours: Mon: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. The schedule does not change across the week, so a mid-afternoon visit and an evening one run the same way. Good to know: limited seating. Phone: (718) 797-3595. Rating: 4.4 out of 5 across Google reviews. Website: https://www.hungryghostcoffee.com/location/hungry-ghost-fort-greene/.


What do regulars say?

Regulars put Hungry Ghost at 4.4 out of 5 across Google reviews, and the comments repeat the same handful of details rather than a long list of complaints. If you visit on a weekday morning, expect a potential wait as commuters pass through. Otherwise, the space offers tables to sit and work, plus a customer restroom. What comes up most is limited seating, which shapes how the visit feels more than the menu does. Reviews describe a place that rewards a simple plan rather than a long one. Seating is usually the variable, not the coffee: counter seats turn over fastest, and a table by the window can be worth waiting two minutes for. Ask whether the beans on the board rotate weekly, and whether a smaller size is available if the default cup is larger than you want. It sits at 781 Fulton St in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.

How does ordering work?

Ordering is straightforward once you know the pattern: limited seating. You queue, you say what you want, you pay, and the food arrives at the counter or the table depending on the setup, which is why the door-to-table time stays short even at the lunch rush. If you are with a group, send one person to hold a table while another orders — the queue moves faster than the kitchen does. Seating is usually the variable, not the coffee: counter seats turn over fastest, and a table by the window can be worth waiting two minutes for. Ask whether the beans on the board rotate weekly, and whether a smaller size is available if the default cup is larger than you want. It sits at 781 Fulton St in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip. Hours run Mon: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, so the two questions worth settling before you travel are the day and the time.

When should I go?

Hungry Ghost keeps one set of hours: Mon: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM. To go with the drinks, the counter stocks gluten-free baked goods alongside its vegan options. If you visit on a weekday morning, expect a potential wait as commuters pass through. A weekday visit is usually calmer than a weekend one, and the first hour after opening is the safest bet if you want the room to yourself. Seating is usually the variable, not the coffee: counter seats turn over fastest, and a table by the window can be worth waiting two minutes for. Ask whether the beans on the board rotate weekly, and whether a smaller size is available if the default cup is larger than you want. It sits at 781 Fulton St in Brooklyn, close enough to fold into an ordinary walk rather than a dedicated trip.


Before you go

Is Hungry Ghost cash only? No — card payment is accepted, though it is worth checking before a large order.
Do I need a reservation? No — walk in and order at the counter.
Can I take the food to go? Ask at the counter; takeout is not guaranteed at every hour.
What are the hours? Mon: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tue: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wed: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thu: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sat: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where exactly is it? 781 Fulton St, Brooklyn, New York, reachable at (718) 797-3595.
What should I order first? Start with whatever the counter is known for — limited seating — and keep the order short on a first visit.
Is it good for a group? Yes, though the room is small, so a group should arrive early or split up.
What if the line is long? The queue moves quickly because the order is taken at the counter.
Can I call ahead? Yes — (718) 797-3595 is the number the counter answers, and a quick call settles whether today's hours differ from the posted ones.
Is the schedule the same every day? Yes — one set of hours covers the whole week.
What should I check before leaving? Two things: the day's hours and the payment setup. Both are listed above, and both are the usual reasons a trip gets wasted.
Is it worth a special trip? If you are already in Brooklyn, yes; the visit is short by design, so it fits into a larger afternoon rather than replacing it.


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