Prima Brooklyn

With its quiet backyard patio and hidden entrance, this cozy brownstone cafe feels like a secret neighborhood escape.

  • Mon – Tue, 08:00 – 17:00; Wed – Sat, 08:00 – 22:00; Sun, 08:00 – 20:00
  • $$
  • 147 Greene Avenue
  • 4.4 (326 reviews)

Description

Finding a seat means choosing between a front porch, a long, alley-like interior, or the backyard. This popular local spot is often packed, drawing both socializers and remote workers. If you plan to get work done, note that the cafe enforces no-laptop zones and laptop-free hours later in the day, though the Wi-Fi is reliable. The experience comes with a few neighborhood-joint quirks: the summer air conditioning can feel weak, coffee consistency is sometimes variable, and early morning patio visitors might encounter untidy tables.


Good to know

Laptop-free hoursNo-laptop zonesGood Wi-FiWeak summer AC

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