Atmosphere is a bit whack but the pastries are surprisingly delicious
Olivia N
Overall rating: 4.5
Cute coffee spot on Flatbush Ave. unplanned, walked by for a quick drink. I can’t remember what I got but it was a flavored latte and doesn’t seem to show on the menu. I think it was Oreo? But I really don’t know. Anyway it was just okay. I didn’t taste the flavor at all.
I want to go back and try a classic flavor. Cute ambiance regardless. Great seats for working remotely. Will def be back.
Seth Wood
Based purely on the coffee, this place is mediocre at best.
I continue to be surprised at how undiscerning most coffee consumers are. Perhaps it’s the Starbucks effect: dark roasted coffees that are bitter and boring, and require a large amount of additional flavors and/or sweeteners to make them palatable. This later point only adds to the addictive quality. And let’s not forget the presentation! In this age of social media, how the coffee looks is far more important than how it tastes.
But in all of this marketing and mayhem, what about the pure and simple coffee? How was it grown, processed, and roasted. And how well does the preparation extract the best from that coffee. In short, how does it taste?!
For most people taste/quality is secondary. All they want is that dark, burnt, bitterness drowned in flavors and sweeteners that fulfill the expectation and conditioning of what a good coffee is supposed to be.
Do yourself a favor and try the coffee without all the bull. Try an espresso, pour over, or a basic cappuccino. Don’t add any flavors or sweeteners. Then ask yourself, is this any good?
Jose Nieves
Great place to pick up a cup of coffee. I had a conversation with the owner great guy! They have some really good empanadas that satisfy! One of the best coffee shops in Flatbush!!
RO
Great coffee and the gluten free pistachio and cardamom cake was delicious. Small coffee but there is seating inside
Zach Lamming
Great local coffee shop
Kyle Weber
This place rules: great coffee, EXCELLENT pastries, and reasonable prices.
Ll Cc
THE BEST CHAI + espresso around. Joel is incredible. Love his shop(s).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
De Ar
Joel’s hospitality is unrivaled. Best chai & espresso in the borough!!
Fantastic coffee shop with a great oat milk latte and chill atmosphere! I’ve both stopped in for a latte on the go and brought my laptop to work, and it’s consistently high quality every time - not to mention that the staff is always lovely as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shirley Song
I think it is the coolest place and I love their coffee. I recently had a gluten free rose water pistachio cake which was fantastic. I would highly recommend this place hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manuil Tonev
Good ambiance and service but the coffee was disappointing at best. The US army started putting milk in the coffee so that it's palatable but that's a very low bar nowadays. I'm hoping to give Perk another try when they can source better beans and offer an espresso shot that is not burnt and lacking any other flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Shar
If you go to this establishment, please tip the baristas in cash. The owner has been stealing from employee paychecks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Katie Wallace
Their espresso tastes awful. I’ve had this experience a few times like maybe they don’t clean the machine
Atmosphere is a bit whack but the pastries are surprisingly delicious
Overall rating: 4.5
Cute coffee spot on Flatbush Ave. unplanned, walked by for a quick drink. I can’t remember what I got but it was a flavored latte and doesn’t seem to show on the menu. I think it was Oreo? But I really don’t know. Anyway it was just okay. I didn’t taste the flavor at all.
I want to go back and try a classic flavor. Cute ambiance regardless. Great seats for working remotely. Will def be back.
Based purely on the coffee, this place is mediocre at best.
I continue to be surprised at how undiscerning most coffee consumers are. Perhaps it’s the Starbucks effect: dark roasted coffees that are bitter and boring, and require a large amount of additional flavors and/or sweeteners to make them palatable. This later point only adds to the addictive quality. And let’s not forget the presentation! In this age of social media, how the coffee looks is far more important than how it tastes.
But in all of this marketing and mayhem, what about the pure and simple coffee? How was it grown, processed, and roasted. And how well does the preparation extract the best from that coffee. In short, how does it taste?!
For most people taste/quality is secondary. All they want is that dark, burnt, bitterness drowned in flavors and sweeteners that fulfill the expectation and conditioning of what a good coffee is supposed to be.
Do yourself a favor and try the coffee without all the bull. Try an espresso, pour over, or a basic cappuccino. Don’t add any flavors or sweeteners. Then ask yourself, is this any good?
Great place to pick up a cup of coffee. I had a conversation with the owner great guy! They have some really good empanadas that satisfy! One of the best coffee shops in Flatbush!!
Great coffee and the gluten free pistachio and cardamom cake was delicious. Small coffee but there is seating inside
Great local coffee shop
This place rules: great coffee, EXCELLENT pastries, and reasonable prices.
THE BEST CHAI + espresso around. Joel is incredible. Love his shop(s).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joel’s hospitality is unrivaled. Best chai & espresso in the borough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, coffee, and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic coffee shop with a great oat milk latte and chill atmosphere! I’ve both stopped in for a latte on the go and brought my laptop to work, and it’s consistently high quality every time - not to mention that the staff is always lovely as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think it is the coolest place and I love their coffee. I recently had a gluten free rose water pistachio cake which was fantastic. I would highly recommend this place hands down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good ambiance and service but the coffee was disappointing at best. The US army started putting milk in the coffee so that it's palatable but that's a very low bar nowadays. I'm hoping to give Perk another try when they can source better beans and offer an espresso shot that is not burnt and lacking any other flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
If you go to this establishment, please tip the baristas in cash. The owner has been stealing from employee paychecks.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Their espresso tastes awful. I’ve had this experience a few times like maybe they don’t clean the machine
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