Love bad therapy! It's so cute and chic, and at night they turn into a bar. This is my boyfriend's favorite place when he staying in Brooklyn. Love the fact that they are open super early for some amazing lattes. They also have fresh baked treats like cookies and madeline's. read more

Bad Therapy - Vanilla latte - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yum! Great coffee and workers! The vibe is interesting because you can have coffee and work from there like a Starbucks vibe, but then they also serve alcohol so it can turn into the bar scene in the afternoon too! The perfect blend with a nice patio area in the back. Place is super clean, quick, and has a nice chill ambiance! read more

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So, as someone from the neighborhood, the thought that ran through my mind when I passed by this place was... really, another coffee shop within a 5-minute radius? But this is not just your regular coffee shop, and after one visit, I realized why it's such a staple in the community. I went to Bad Therapy to grab a chai latte and get some lunch. It's super inviting with plenty of tables throughout the space. I saw a few people journaling, a few people on their laptops, another table filled with what seems to be a book club meeting, and there are plenty of flyers promoting community events such as jazz and movie nights. My food came promptly and tasted great. I got the caprese sandwich, which came with the freshest and crispest bread. While the food and chai latte were good, I really loved the space I walked into. It's not just "another" coffee shop! I must come back for happy hour and live music. read more

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Eh. To be honest, I'm regretting not going to Connecticut Muffin for my caffeine fix. I opted for a flat white and added some simple syrup as I typically do. I don't know if it was the coffee or the way in which it was prepared, but it tasted a bit off. Not terrible and not great. On the bright side the staff were pleasant and the coffee provided the boost I needed as I awaited my mom's dental work to be completed. read more

The coffee and breakfast treat options are fantastic. Service is great also. Many people use the space as a co-working space during the week. There is plenty of seating and everyone seems to accept that this is one of the primary uses for the cafe. I will say the WiFi has several times been unreliable--either spotty or not working at all and I've had to relocate. I'm not sure if it's a router or faulty device but would be great if that was fixed either with updating equipment or finding the root cause. read more

Visited on Thursday night . Was a spontaneous visit and got lucky live band on thursay night !!! Was a great date night with few non alcoholic options and dessert . Service fast and efficient was surprised how many local draft beer options available . Will come back !!! read more

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I've been here twice for live music, once for a jazz band and once for an acoustic solo guitarist. Ate outside in the summer and tonight just a beer at the bar, such a welcoming warm spot on a freezing night. Music was great on both occasions, and food and drinks were always on point. We will surely be back. read more

Bad Therapy - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a craft market event there and it's a lovely space! Staff was attentive to all who were vending there and as a patron, food was delicious. I heard drinks were special too! Will go back for sure. read more

Bad Therapy - Outside during a craft market event - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you need a cafe to read and drink delicious coffee, I recommend Bad Therapy. I was in the Kensington area and I saw a lot of customers going into this place. I ordered the cold brew and it was top notch. It was strong and they didn't add too much ice. The vibe here is ideal to do work on your laptop. You can also grab a book from the bookcase and sit on the sofa. They have fast WiFi and a unisex bathroom. read more

Bad Therapy - Interior - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Bad Therapy was a bad time- bad environment, bad noise and air quality and bad drinks. Arrived on a weeknight as the place had already switched over from its day cafe functionality and happy hour was over. It was very loud inside due to a full scale band / drumline that grew amazingly loud as the night progressed. It was a clear night so my friend and I sat outside in the hope to hear each other in conversation. The backyard is cute with the boxy space broken into seating areas that can comfortably accommodate groups from 1-2 to large multigenerational parties (there was a party of about 10 in the center of the space), planters and a bubble gum pink accent wall. As it started to lightly drizzle, that tempered some of backyard's bugginess. There is no table service in the yard so you have to order at the bar. Credit cards were taken from us but then it turns out they have contactless pay so I'm not sure why they needed to hang on to our credit cards when we indicated cashing out with our round. Prices seemed high for domestic beers, etc. so I thought maybe a cocktail would be a better value. I was able to nurse my mini martini glass for the next 90 minutes as it did not go down easily- very boozy, one-note with a well-intentioned anchovy wrapped around a tiny pruned kalamata olive. It was a clear night after several days of wildfire induced poor air quality and I was enjoying a rare summer evening where it wasn't too hot or humid. However, as a non-smoker with respiratory issues I didn't appreciate the backyard cigarette smoking especially the guy who lit up a cigar and smoked it down to its nub. As I finally saw the bottom of my martini glass, it was time to leave but how? We had to walk through the inside of the bar which at that point had a Mardi Gras like drumline that was running from the front door alongside the bar to the band's stage area. It was packed. There was no room to walk around the band or walk against them. With the drummers beating their drums inches from my noggin, I was envisioning the headache and tinnitus soon to come. Via a mix of backing away from the band, and pushing forward, I was finally able to leave this bar. While I've never had a panic attack and am not neurodivergent, I came very close to "freak out" mode by the ear splittingly loud and cramped environment that I can only describe as a personal nightmare. Obviously, I have no plans to be back. FDNY should ticket this place for lack of egress. read more

Bad Therapy is absolutely a neighborhood staple! While space inside may be limited for those wanting to work on their laptops (s/o to them for having a few dedicated laptop-free tables), on a good day the backyard is a wonderful spot to get work done. Also! Do not sleep on their promotion of 50% off everything on Wednesdays after 12pm! But please for the love of god, tip generously even if your 16oz matcha lemonade comes out to only $4. read more

Favorite coffee shop miss coming here more often. I love the coffee, the patio and the owner is so welcoming

Staff was awesome. But the wine pour was so small and then the "focaccia with olives and grapes" was sliced bread with those on the side. It's tasty enough but should not be called Foccacia or be $8 read more

Bad Therapy - "Focaccia with olives and grapes" - Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

For the past couple of weeks, I have passed by this place on Cortelyou while on the B103. As it was empty for quite a bit, I was happy to see it being revived in some form. And I was happy to see another coffee option in the neighborhood. So I finally had the chance to get inside. If you are familiar with Poética coffee (the group of cafes across Brooklyn) you wouldn't be surprised to know Bad Therapy is connected to them. You could tell since Bad Therapy offers familiar items like the Poética drink (SIGNATURE LATTE WITH BROWN SUGAR AND VANILLA), they have their 50% deals on Wednesdays and they offer distinct food items such as the macarons. I like the Poetica coffees I have visited and things they do (mini book exchanges, general vibe) so this development was nice to see. The general vibe I would call it dark comfy. It is a moody lighting (not too dark to work and read in) with wooden chairs and couches and interesting art. They also have a backyard and a library shelf. They also have WiFi available. The person manning the coffee was extremely nice and helped to answer my question. The service was relatively quick though I don't know if it would be different at other times of the day. Since they opened in January, I can't wait to see when they expand the concept by adding a bar (especially with wine since King Mother has shut down) and live music especially since on the same street there used to be a place with live music. Overall I could put this place in my roster. read more

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Been coming here since it opened and immediately became a neighborhood staple for me. The staff is incredibly friendly, the vibes are on (both inside and out). They host various activities throughout the week and the pastries are great! read more

Spent a few days in Brooklyn. Found this gem and started my daily journey drinking a latte. Nice peaceful spot. Great place to gather your thoughts, people watch or catch up with friends. I ate scones and everything was great. I think they even have music in the evenings. read more

This is going to become THE Coffee Shop of Ditmas Park/Kensington. 3 weeks in and it is already packed at 1pm when I usually go. Just atmosphere-wise, there is stunning art in the wall done by elite street artist Sara Erenthal. There are so many nice touches to build an incredible atmosphere, to work, catch up with friends, or for a date. The service is also stellar, the baristas are friendly, kind, and helpful. Lastly, the coffee is delicious and the pastries are fresh. I got a cinnamon roll, it was soft, not overly sweet and very yummy. This is my new favorite coffee shop in Brooklyn (although Hamlet in PLG still has a place in my heart)!! read more

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I'm not sure if they read this review or have heard from other people, but the music volume has changed! THANK YOU!!! So appreciated. So much love for Bad Therapy, want to check out their nighttime offerings soon. read more

Bad Therapy has a great vibe and I appreciate the half off Wednesdays, but I find the drinks to be watery. I'd rather pay full price for creamy, than half price for half the drink. read more

I love this place! Every time a storefront is up for rent in my neighborhood (the incomparable Cortelyou in Ditmas Park), I hope and pray it will be filled by an establishment just like Bad Therapy. Good coffee, great pastries, immaculate vibes, beautiful backyard. And I've never had trouble finding a seat - although, to be fair, I've never visited on a weekend. But the point is, they've got lots of seating! Can't wait until they start serving beer and wine (at which point the owner told me they will also start hosting live music!)! read more

Lovely new coffee shop in the neighborhood. Friendly staff, good coffee and solid basic pastry options including vegan. Backyard in good weather (former Bar Chord spot.) Excited to see how they grow and expand their offerings. read more

So happy this cafe is within walking distance of my house. Amazing / relaxing / romantic vibes, great place to work/study & a delicious signature drink (the poetica). Plus 50% off on Wednesday afternoons. They're starting to show films here I think some evenings. Such a good spot! read more

Decent coffee, nice decor. I particularly love their couch and book case. The smooth jazz is a bit "off" for a coffeeshop but I guess we're not really in manhattan or bushwick. read more

My husband and I love this place. From early morning to early evening, their cafe has coffee and pastries, wonderful ambience, very friendly baristas and the atmosphere very warm and comfortable. We haven't gotten there to hear music in the evening ( but the nightly schedule of musicians each evening looks fabulous) but we plan on going over the holidays. When we've looked in at night, when walking past it and peering in ( this spot is on Cortelyou Road just off of Coney Island) it looks incredibly inviting, candles on the tables and wine bar romantic and jazzy atmosphere. Such a unique idea; cafe by day and wine bar with music at night. read more

Love this place. The ambiance is awesome.+ a spacious outdoors. Their croissants and tahini cookies are amazing. Vegan options Staff is super welcoming. And it always so clean! Music can be a little too loud sometimes but its not bad music at least. read more

This is such a nice place potentially, but the music is just a deal-breaker. At least the afternoon I spent there First, the servers are very nice and the lemonade and other drinks are delicious. But music-wise, first a screechy, smooth jazz with 80s style-saxophone and then club-like heavy bass tracks that mad it really hard to even listen to one's own music on headphones, much less concentrate on reading or writing or talking. I wish they would get some real glasses and coffee cups, though. Everything is served in plastic and paper cups, which makes it a little less inviting. I truly hope they change the music because otherwise it's a lovely place. read more

I would go here more often but music is really loud and the worst random radio stations. Literally just iTunes "coffee shop" soundtrack would be better. read more

Today was my first time coming to Bad Therapy and I am already in love! Great cold brew, vegan options, and such a fun atmosphere. They have a giant bookshelf of interesting books to check out and the barista told me it's an exchange library so you can bring books you've finished and borrow books you want to read. They have plenty of tables, a comfy couch and a nice outdoor seating area in the back. I definitely recommend checking it out! read more

very nice staff. some of the poeple that go there are a bit rude, taking up extra chairs, going outside for an hour long zoom call and continuing to take up a table... i guess it's the neighborhood it's in. read more