Bittersweet

Tiny Fort Greene neighborhood coffee shop with a BIG personality. Serving La Colombe coffee, house made sandwiches, Choice Pastries and Dough doughnuts

9 / 10
294
ratings
  • Phone

    (718) 852-2556

  • Website

    bittersweetbk.com

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  • Type

    Coffee Shop

Address

180 DeKalb Ave (btwn Washington Pk & Carlton Ave) Brooklyn , NY 11205 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch

Comments / 70


Keywords:

coffee pastries balthazar wifi quiet sandwiches casual scones great value cinnamon rolls good for a quick meal homemade food sorbet trendy ice cream restaurants almond milk staff inexpensive music
Dan Sohayda

Super 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.

Samantha Henderson

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 Nichole

Cute 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 !

Brad Klein

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 Memisoglu

Best coffee , almond croissant , cinnamon rolls , sandwiches , friendships, neighbor, people around ????

Marianna Fierro

I can’t think of anything wrong with this coffee shop ! Their homemade almond milk is the best I’ve ever had!

Kaitlyn Roche

My go-to neighborhood coffee spot . Amazing espresso and pastries . It's small, so grab something to go and head to Ft Greene Park after.

Chris Messina

Hibiscus donut . Pro tip. ????

L S

Really nice, intimate coffee shop with good coffee and wifi . Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Michael Jones

Incredible pastries and donuts from Dough , omg! Coffee is great, staff are friendly . Real neighbourhood favourite.

Nathan Gammie

Tasty La Colombe coffee and fresh baked goodies . There's a bit of bar seating in the back; no tables, though.

P. D.

Charming neighborhood spot . Lots of love for it.

Elaina Polson

Great shop right next to the park . Definitely get the homemade almond milk !

Mark Munro

Arguably the best coffee in Fort Greene . Minimum purchase of $5 on credit card though...have cash on you!

Village Voice

You 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 .

7th.List

Taste - Almond croissant...There’s plenty to sustain the cyber-squatters seeking free wireless and a hi-amp cup of joe and to nurture the yoga students next door Read more

David Brahler

Get yourself an iced coffee and a dog treat for your canine companion. My dog goes nuts for the treats.

Food and Wine Snob aka KayDee

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 .

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

The place where you can find the famous and very delicious Dough Donuts ????

Afi Yellow-Duke

the 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

Jenn

They sell donuts from Dough and pastries from Balthazar !

Gianna Nebbia

Small place but they have a few seats and free WiFi

John King

By 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 Katz

The La Colombr coffee at times tastes burnt, but it's a nice spot with great pastries

NabeWise

delicious (and affordable !) coffee , great quiet music , and really adorable staff . Awesome place to write a paper.

Claudia Filth

Sensation baked goods and coffees . Free doggo snacks !

Jessica Wakeman

Buy some “Scooter Snacks ” for the dogs in your life — they will go bonkers over them.

Sam Susz

Cosy and narrow. La Colombe beans. Decent brew.

Kevin Postler

The glaze doughnut is delicious

Michael Anthony

Butter and salami sandwich

Saif Dia

There's an express line that's cash only for drip coffee and pastries

Christian

Awesome croissants - almost as good as the ones on France.

Leisha Magsisi

Best almond milk latte I have ever had!

Nora Abousteit

Best granola . Buy their bags to eat it at home.

Aaron Bouvier

Great cold brew and donuts ????????

Maisha Grigsby

They use La Colombe coffee beans and have very interesting donuts like Rasberry hibiscus ! Mmm!

Nate Folkert

don't be fooled. the cookies by the register are dog treats.

Abi Bock

They make their own delicious and milk

Pratheeksha KS

???? croissants

Nora Abousteit

Croissants used to be better. But granola is excellent.

Johnny Wishbone

The dog treats they sell make my dog go cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs.

Millie S.

Best coffee in Fort Greene .

Nora Abousteit

I like the apple Brie sandwich a lot.

Michael Monje Moran

Dark roast coffee , Chocolate croissant

Nora Abousteit

Great apple Brie mustard sandwich .

John DeCicco

They'll make you a flat white if ya ask real nice.

Amanda King

Still the one to beat in the neighborhood .

Loreal

Can't go wrong with the iced coffee , regular drip , cream scones , or passion fruit sorbet . All yum.

Megan Do

Awesome iced coffee and super nice staff !

Michelle S

Get the homemade Jamaican Grapenut ice cream & eat while walking thru the park on a hot Summer day. Tastes like happy.

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