Yesterday, March 24th, 2024 I had called and left a message for the OS café, inquiring if they hosted “Book Events.” I am a published author and have a new book coming out very soon. My intention was to promote some of my older works to make people familiar with my work and pave the way for my newest release. A young lady named Tasnin returned my call a short while later and told me that OS Café would definitely be open to hosting a book signing. Needless to say I was elated. We set up an appointment for me to come in and meet with her the following day. I told her I would bring samples of my books and she said she would show me the space where they host book signings.This morning, March 25th, 2024, I received a text from someone at OS café, which read, “We are not interested in book signing events.” I found this to be most shocking, disappointing and maddening, seeing as there wasn’t even an apology included.I explained to whoever it was that was texting me that I had set up an appointment yesterday with a young lady named Tasnin who had told me that they do host book signings and that I had told her I would be there at lunch time.The cold response I received to this was, “Yes, we are not doing any events. Sorry for the confusion.” At least this time they said they were sorry.As an author the desire to share one’s work with the public is immense and yesterday I felt as if OS café was giving me that gift, where I would have been able to share my work, only to have that dashed to pieces.In my professional opinion OS café needs to work on their communication skills…
My husband and I have been going here most weekends throughout the summer, it's a hidden gem in the neighborhood with great coffee and a nice atmosphere. Recently I went in by myself with my small dog in a tote bag, and was told there are no dogs allowed inside, which is pretty odd for the neighborhood and there is no sign stating this. I understand it's completely up to the business if they allow dogs or not, but it was a very awkward and almost punitive interaction and I was made to stand outside while waiting the 2 minutes for my coffee to be made. I do not feel welcome back to this cafe unfortunately, so I probably won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Leeza McKeown
I love everything about Os. It’s a small but mighty operation. They have some of the best croissants and apple turnovers in Brooklyn and, of course, great coffee. The atmosphere is very cozy too: cute decorations, lots of plants, and good music. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lewis Askew
Nice little village vibe park cafe with plants etc. The coffee is average.Coffee - 7.5: the bitterness & sweetness of the standard NYC cup is there but it does have some flavour and a lot of strength so it would be perfect for your first cup of the day. Other than that I’d probably avoid.
k h
Nice coffee shop with lovely outdoor seating, good drinks, and a variety of pastries. I got an iced hazelnut latte which was nicely made & not too sweet, as well as a lemon poppyseed cake with almond. I didn’t enjoy the cake as much but the shop had a variety of unique pastries which I would love to try in the future, maybe with their london fog or cardamom chai. Seemed like a decently popular neighborhood coffee shop as there were a good amount of people popping in and out. The neighborhood gives the outdoor seating a particularly quaint atmosphere, a lovely place to sip coffee and read a book on a sunny day.
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Flavored Latte
Karen Cohen
Nice owners, good service, delicious coffee.
Anthony
Cute mom & pop cafe on 6th Ave. Great coffee and pastries!
redmonne
Found this spot when visiting in June. It's tiny, with 2 inside tables, but has plenty of outside seating. It is huge in terms of delicious coffee and freshly made pastries and coffee cakes (different selections daily). Highly recommend OS Cafe!! Came here again my first morning back in Brooklyn!
Good scones and coffee. Get there early got out the oven.
Lj LaValle
Espresso lover stopping by as first time here - Great oat milk cappuccino in addition to a great black current scone - yum!I'm usually patronizing the more popular espresso cafes in North Slope but I was in the area today and gave it a try.Nice ambiance with the plant decor but small with only 3 tables inside.A few more tables outside.Overall, a great addition to South Slope.
Juliette M
High quality and not overpriced. Also, smells like delicious fresh pastries in there 100% of the time. Delicious.
Hudi Kowalsky
Great coffee. Nice plants too!
Maxwell Zorick
Best cafe in the neighborhood. Lovely people and tasty coffee. Support locally owned coffee shops!
Yesterday, March 24th, 2024 I had called and left a message for the OS café, inquiring if they hosted “Book Events.” I am a published author and have a new book coming out very soon. My intention was to promote some of my older works to make people familiar with my work and pave the way for my newest release. A young lady named Tasnin returned my call a short while later and told me that OS Café would definitely be open to hosting a book signing. Needless to say I was elated. We set up an appointment for me to come in and meet with her the following day. I told her I would bring samples of my books and she said she would show me the space where they host book signings.This morning, March 25th, 2024, I received a text from someone at OS café, which read, “We are not interested in book signing events.” I found this to be most shocking, disappointing and maddening, seeing as there wasn’t even an apology included.I explained to whoever it was that was texting me that I had set up an appointment yesterday with a young lady named Tasnin who had told me that they do host book signings and that I had told her I would be there at lunch time.The cold response I received to this was, “Yes, we are not doing any events. Sorry for the confusion.” At least this time they said they were sorry.As an author the desire to share one’s work with the public is immense and yesterday I felt as if OS café was giving me that gift, where I would have been able to share my work, only to have that dashed to pieces.In my professional opinion OS café needs to work on their communication skills…
Nice cute place
Small yet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Grilled Cheese Cheddar
My husband and I have been going here most weekends throughout the summer, it's a hidden gem in the neighborhood with great coffee and a nice atmosphere. Recently I went in by myself with my small dog in a tote bag, and was told there are no dogs allowed inside, which is pretty odd for the neighborhood and there is no sign stating this. I understand it's completely up to the business if they allow dogs or not, but it was a very awkward and almost punitive interaction and I was made to stand outside while waiting the 2 minutes for my coffee to be made. I do not feel welcome back to this cafe unfortunately, so I probably won't be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
I love everything about Os. It’s a small but mighty operation. They have some of the best croissants and apple turnovers in Brooklyn and, of course, great coffee. The atmosphere is very cozy too: cute decorations, lots of plants, and good music. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice little village vibe park cafe with plants etc. The coffee is average.Coffee - 7.5: the bitterness & sweetness of the standard NYC cup is there but it does have some flavour and a lot of strength so it would be perfect for your first cup of the day. Other than that I’d probably avoid.
Nice coffee shop with lovely outdoor seating, good drinks, and a variety of pastries. I got an iced hazelnut latte which was nicely made & not too sweet, as well as a lemon poppyseed cake with almond. I didn’t enjoy the cake as much but the shop had a variety of unique pastries which I would love to try in the future, maybe with their london fog or cardamom chai. Seemed like a decently popular neighborhood coffee shop as there were a good amount of people popping in and out. The neighborhood gives the outdoor seating a particularly quaint atmosphere, a lovely place to sip coffee and read a book on a sunny day.
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Flavored Latte
Nice owners, good service, delicious coffee.
Cute mom & pop cafe on 6th Ave. Great coffee and pastries!
Found this spot when visiting in June. It's tiny, with 2 inside tables, but has plenty of outside seating. It is huge in terms of delicious coffee and freshly made pastries and coffee cakes (different selections daily). Highly recommend OS Cafe!! Came here again my first morning back in Brooklyn!
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Good scones and coffee. Get there early got out the oven.
Espresso lover stopping by as first time here - Great oat milk cappuccino in addition to a great black current scone - yum!I'm usually patronizing the more popular espresso cafes in North Slope but I was in the area today and gave it a try.Nice ambiance with the plant decor but small with only 3 tables inside.A few more tables outside.Overall, a great addition to South Slope.
High quality and not overpriced. Also, smells like delicious fresh pastries in there 100% of the time. Delicious.
Great coffee. Nice plants too!
Best cafe in the neighborhood. Lovely people and tasty coffee. Support locally owned coffee shops!