Plastic-Free Cafe in Brooklyn With Loose-Leaf Tea by the Pot

This plastic-free cafe in Brooklyn treats sitting down as part of the order. At IXV Coffee, drinks served to stay arrive in proper dinnerware, and loose-leaf tea comes in its own pot with a milk jug. Lattes, coffee and food round out the counter, and locals rate the coffee highly.

The zero-waste approach reaches past the cup. Orders to go leave in paper cups, the shop runs a cup exchange program, and shelves hold zero-waste lifestyle goods for sale. Picking up a refill item and an espresso drink can happen in the same small, carefully arranged room.

At 497c Pacific St, the cozy seating area looks out at the church across the street, a calm view for a slower morning. Hours run from half past seven AM to 4 PM Wednesday through Friday and from 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The cafe is closed Monday and Tuesday.