One of my favorite cafes in the neighborhood. Great place to read, work or meet with friends. Good coffee and love that they are open till late.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael
While I’ve been here a couple of times and the quality has always been good, my recent visit didn’t meet those same standards. The milk was left in the fridge too long, making it stale, and the coffee wasn’t as fresh as it usually is. Since I take my coffee dates seriously, I have to deduct one star for the inconsistency in quality this time.
I’ll give it another try in the future to see if the experience improves.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Vladimir “Bukharoff”
A wonderful and very stylish cafe to spend quality time working or just drink great coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anastacia clarke
Great service, AMAZING coffee, perfect place to sit and do work or read a book. Also love the outdoor seating. You must try their biscuits!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Z Breez
Got myself a cold brew this morning, bursting with flavor, will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Corinne Keer
This coffeebar is one of my favorites in the neighborhood. Tons of natural light, and cute decor. Music is always on point. Food/drink are great. So are the vibes. Run by community members who are attentive to their clientele and excited about what they're doing. Seamlessly transitions from a focused place to work during the day to a relaxed place to lounge and sip a cocktail on a Friday night. All around, an amazing, local spot. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mimi Moments
I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience at Kingtown Cafe in Brooklyn. As someone who lives in the area and has patronized this business several times, I was shocked by how rudely we were treated.
When my husband arrived, he sat at a two-top table and placed his backpack on the other seat. The cafe was nearly empty, but the owner immediately asked him to remove it. My husband let him know he was waiting for someone. It was an odd request. When I arrived, I was asked to discard the drink I brought in, which I did without any issue.
My husband ordered a coffee while I needed a moment before ordering one myself. I had been sitting there for 15 - 20 minutes with no plans to leave anytime soon. We just got started working and I knew I’d need a coffee soon. I had every intention of purchasing something, but the owner didn’t give me the chance. Instead, he became immediately rude and aggressive, loudly declaring that his cafe was not a coworking space and giving us 10 seconds to leave.
This kind of treatment was shocking, especially since we have always purchased food and drink here in the past. It’s disheartening to go out of your way to support a black-owned business only to be treated so poorly.
The owner was aggressive, standing over my husband and loudly insisting we leave. I felt extremely uncomfortable, as did the other patrons who witnessed this.
We won’t be returning to Kingtown Cafe. It’s unfortunate to see such unprofessional behavior from a business owner in our community.
EDIT: as you can see by the owner’s response to this feedback - the experience was horrible.
1. Not a full cup of matcha. I had it for over an hour. I was not shocked. This is an opinion and assumption. My husband looked at me and I responded “it’s watered down anyways” because I didn’t mind throwing it out. I showed up to the cafe with the intention to work for a few hours so I was going to get a coffee.
2. In the cafe he yelled several times I had been sitting there for 20 minutes and now he saying it was 1/2 hour. It’s not a restaurant. I was there to work so if I needed a beat before ordering and my husband has a cofffe in front of him. I’m not sure what the issue is. You could have KINDLY let me know that you’ll give me a few more minutes. That is the norm not immediately getting aggressive for someone not ordering.
3. A two person table is not a shared space. Unless the cafe was packed I doubt anyone was going to join him at that small table. There were only 3 other people in the cafe with plenty of seating. You did not say this kindly either. You walked over to him and told him “you can’t put that there”. This makes absolutely no sense and shows you were on one as soon as he arrived.
4. My husband was trying to talk to you because we’re both genuinely confused by the aggression. You then got accusatory and instead of diffusing the situation you stood over him while he was shutting down his laptop. I told him let’s go and he said “I paid for my coffee I’m not rushing”. You then jumped in “you can get your money back”. The whole interaction was strange and rude. You made it very clear we were not welcomed and that you “got money”
5. I never - not once - explicit used the word racist. I said “we look like you - so you think you can talk to us like this”. That’s not racism. Your response “right use the race the card.” Once again, unprofessional.
This interaction was as aggressive and emotional as the owners response with capital letters. It was not what he said to us. We’re reasonable folk. It’s HOW he spoke to us several times while we were there. It says so much about his character and business acumen. The fact that he doesn’t see that means he will do it again to someone else.
There are plenty of other cafe shops in the neighborhood to patronize with actual good food. So we won’t be m
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Zachary Giles
Cute place. Local. Nice counter staff. Good music, good seats. Enjoyed the muffin. Overall very pleasant.
Parking: No standing M-F 7-10 and 4-7; otherwise free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muffin
Anton Gold
Whatever the “je ne sais quoi” is that makes Villager Coffee on Classon so interesting and fun has spread up Sterling Place to Kingstown Cafe. I wish them all good fortune on this new venture which a great opportunity being in a very cozy location that was begging for a place like this. Thanks and Good Luck!??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Gael Oriol
Good music coffee and food. Ambiance hits just right. I was disappointed they didn’t have a croissants but the biscuits made me forget about that quick haha. Highly recommend.
I love their Coco Peachy latte! Very chill atmosphere and conveniently located.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doc Explorations
The coffees, teas, and atmosphere were nice. The lemon slice of cake was very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Daniela Riedlova
My favorite place in the neighborhood! I’ve been here several times. Come for the nicest people, delicious coffee and matcha, and then come back later for the happy hour. The atmosphere is perfect, with large windows and natural sunlight inside as well as a great selection of outdoor seating. They also have vegan treats!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rosy Tahan
Excellent vibes any time of day! So great to have this spot open on Rogers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NY S
Such a cute space with friendly staff and a vibey atmosphere. It is definitely one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. They have a decent amount of outdoor space and the fence/gate adds a sense of security. They also have awnings in case the sun light is too strong! I love that they have a good selection for tea beyond the basics you can get anywhere. It’s a great spot to get work done but because everyone comes with their laptop during the day, it might not be the best spot to catch up with a friend over coffee.
One of my favorite cafes in the neighborhood. Great place to read, work or meet with friends. Good coffee and love that they are open till late.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
While I’ve been here a couple of times and the quality has always been good, my recent visit didn’t meet those same standards. The milk was left in the fridge too long, making it stale, and the coffee wasn’t as fresh as it usually is. Since I take my coffee dates seriously, I have to deduct one star for the inconsistency in quality this time.
I’ll give it another try in the future to see if the experience improves.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
A wonderful and very stylish cafe to spend quality time working or just drink great coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, AMAZING coffee, perfect place to sit and do work or read a book. Also love the outdoor seating. You must try their biscuits!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got myself a cold brew this morning, bursting with flavor, will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This coffeebar is one of my favorites in the neighborhood. Tons of natural light, and cute decor. Music is always on point. Food/drink are great. So are the vibes. Run by community members who are attentive to their clientele and excited about what they're doing. Seamlessly transitions from a focused place to work during the day to a relaxed place to lounge and sip a cocktail on a Friday night. All around, an amazing, local spot. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience at Kingtown Cafe in Brooklyn. As someone who lives in the area and has patronized this business several times, I was shocked by how rudely we were treated.
When my husband arrived, he sat at a two-top table and placed his backpack on the other seat. The cafe was nearly empty, but the owner immediately asked him to remove it. My husband let him know he was waiting for someone. It was an odd request. When I arrived, I was asked to discard the drink I brought in, which I did without any issue.
My husband ordered a coffee while I needed a moment before ordering one myself. I had been sitting there for 15 - 20 minutes with no plans to leave anytime soon. We just got started working and I knew I’d need a coffee soon. I had every intention of purchasing something, but the owner didn’t give me the chance. Instead, he became immediately rude and aggressive, loudly declaring that his cafe was not a coworking space and giving us 10 seconds to leave.
This kind of treatment was shocking, especially since we have always purchased food and drink here in the past. It’s disheartening to go out of your way to support a black-owned business only to be treated so poorly.
The owner was aggressive, standing over my husband and loudly insisting we leave. I felt extremely uncomfortable, as did the other patrons who witnessed this.
We won’t be returning to Kingtown Cafe. It’s unfortunate to see such unprofessional behavior from a business owner in our community.
EDIT: as you can see by the owner’s response to this feedback - the experience was horrible.
1. Not a full cup of matcha. I had it for over an hour. I was not shocked. This is an opinion and assumption. My husband looked at me and I responded “it’s watered down anyways” because I didn’t mind throwing it out. I showed up to the cafe with the intention to work for a few hours so I was going to get a coffee.
2. In the cafe he yelled several times I had been sitting there for 20 minutes and now he saying it was 1/2 hour. It’s not a restaurant. I was there to work so if I needed a beat before ordering and my husband has a cofffe in front of him. I’m not sure what the issue is. You could have KINDLY let me know that you’ll give me a few more minutes. That is the norm not immediately getting aggressive for someone not ordering.
3. A two person table is not a shared space. Unless the cafe was packed I doubt anyone was going to join him at that small table. There were only 3 other people in the cafe with plenty of seating. You did not say this kindly either. You walked over to him and told him “you can’t put that there”. This makes absolutely no sense and shows you were on one as soon as he arrived.
4. My husband was trying to talk to you because we’re both genuinely confused by the aggression. You then got accusatory and instead of diffusing the situation you stood over him while he was shutting down his laptop. I told him let’s go and he said “I paid for my coffee I’m not rushing”. You then jumped in “you can get your money back”. The whole interaction was strange and rude. You made it very clear we were not welcomed and that you “got money”
5. I never - not once - explicit used the word racist. I said “we look like you - so you think you can talk to us like this”. That’s not racism. Your response “right use the race the card.” Once again, unprofessional.
This interaction was as aggressive and emotional as the owners response with capital letters. It was not what he said to us. We’re reasonable folk. It’s HOW he spoke to us several times while we were there. It says so much about his character and business acumen. The fact that he doesn’t see that means he will do it again to someone else.
There are plenty of other cafe shops in the neighborhood to patronize with actual good food. So we won’t be m
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Cute place. Local. Nice counter staff. Good music, good seats. Enjoyed the muffin. Overall very pleasant.
Parking: No standing M-F 7-10 and 4-7; otherwise free
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Muffin
Whatever the “je ne sais quoi” is that makes Villager Coffee on Classon
so interesting and fun has spread up Sterling Place to Kingstown Cafe. I wish them all good fortune on this new venture which a great opportunity being in a very cozy location that was begging for a place like this. Thanks and Good Luck!??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good music coffee and food. Ambiance hits just right. I was disappointed they didn’t have a croissants but the biscuits made me forget about that quick haha. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
I love their Coco Peachy latte! Very chill atmosphere and conveniently located.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The coffees, teas, and atmosphere were nice. The lemon slice of cake was very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
My favorite place in the neighborhood! I’ve been here several times. Come for the nicest people, delicious coffee and matcha, and then come back later for the happy hour. The atmosphere is perfect, with large windows and natural sunlight inside as well as a great selection of outdoor seating. They also have vegan treats!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent vibes any time of day! So great to have this spot open on Rogers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a cute space with friendly staff and a vibey atmosphere. It is definitely one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. They have a decent amount of outdoor space and the fence/gate adds a sense of security. They also have awnings in case the sun light is too strong! I love that they have a good selection for tea beyond the basics you can get anywhere. It’s a great spot to get work done but because everyone comes with their laptop during the day, it might not be the best spot to catch up with a friend over coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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