Bittersweet
Coffee Shop, Tea Room, and Donut Shop$$$$
Fort Greene, Brooklyn
"Incredible pastries and donuts from Dough"(3 Tips)
"Balthazar chocolate croissants"(3 Tips)
"Arguably the best coffee in Fort Greene."(2 Tips)
"Tasty La Colombe coffee and fresh baked goodies."(2 Tips)
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Dan SohaydaDecember 2, 2017Super small shop. There will be a line out the door, but it moves fast. Take a coffee across the street to the park and watch some good pups chase after one another.Upvoted Apr 9
Coffee quality is undeniable, almond croissants sinful. Small space but comfortable enough to sit a while. Don't worry if the line is out the door—They're speedy.
Aleah NicholeDecember 21, 2016Cute tiny coffee shop. Great to grab a to go coffee on the way to the fort greene market. Busy on Saturday's but worth it for the yummy americanos!
Coffee is great of course, but the cinnamon bun is by far the star. Don't be too intimidated by the line, it moves pretty quickly!
Ozge MemisogluMarch 7, 2018Best coffee, almond croissant, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, friendships, neighbor, people around 💕
Kaitlyn RocheSeptember 12, 2017My go-to neighborhood coffee spot. Amazing espresso and pastries. It's small, so grab something to go and head to Ft Greene Park after.
Marianna FierroOctober 20, 2017I can’t think of anything wrong with this coffee shop! Their homemade almond milk is the best I’ve ever had!
L SSeptember 22, 2017Really nice, intimate coffee shop with good coffee and wifi. Highly recommend if you're in the area.
- Nathan GammieMay 5, 2015Tasty La Colombe coffee and fresh baked goodies. There's a bit of bar seating in the back; no tables, though.
- Incredible pastries and donuts from Dough, omg! Coffee is great, staff are friendly. Real neighbourhood favourite.
I can't find a better latte anywhere else. They have the most amazing staff. Each and every one of them remember their customers and how they like their coffee.
Elaina PolsonJune 19, 2020Great shop right next to the park. Definitely get the homemade almond milk!
John KingMay 31, 2012By far the best properly made coffee in the area. Do not come here if you like SB's and you think a warm milkshake vaguely waved near a bean is 'coffee'.
Phil KatzSeptember 13, 2015The La Colombr coffee at times tastes burnt, but it's a nice spot with great pastries
Afi Yellow-DukeOctober 23, 2015the coffee and croissant were fine. it's a little too cramped of a spot for working for a while, but it'll do if annex and hungry ghost are full
NabeWiseJanuary 16, 2012delicious (and affordable!) coffee, great quiet music, and really adorable staff. Awesome place to write a paper.
Pelin Güvenç KefelMarch 22, 2016The place where you can find the famous and very delicious Dough Donuts 😊
Village VoiceJuly 2, 2012You partied too hard last night and your reeling from the pain of a hangover. Perfect! Bittersweet Cafe has your back with a Hangover Helper Baguette.
Get yourself an iced coffee and a dog treat for your canine companion. My dog goes nuts for the treats.
- Mark MunroFebruary 22, 2018Arguably the best coffee in Fort Greene. Minimum purchase of $5 on credit card though...have cash on you!
Buy some “Scooter Snacks” for the dogs in your life — they will go bonkers over them.- don't be fooled. the cookies by the register are dog treats.
Maisha GrigsbyOctober 8, 2011They use La Colombe coffee beans and have very interesting donuts like Rasberry hibiscus! Mmm!
- Croissants used to be better. But granola is excellent.
LorealMay 5, 2010Can't go wrong with the iced coffee, regular drip, cream scones, or passion fruit sorbet. All yum.
- The Balthazar chocolate croissants are gooey deliciousness, and the coffee is the best in Brooklyn.
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Bittersweet
180 DeKalb Ave (btwn Washington Pk & Carlton Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11205
United States
Brooklyn, NY 11205
United States
Tiny Fort Greene neighborhood coffee shop with a BIG personality.
Serving La Colombe coffee, house made sandwiches, Choice Pastries and Dough doughnuts
Open until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:30 AM–7:00 PM
(718) 852-2556
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch
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