I've came across this café accidental and easily became one of the best cafes in park slope. I've gotten their large French vanilla ice coffee and the price was very cheap! The workers were so polite and welcoming! The nature of the cafe feels delightful and a perfect place to study/do work! Very cheap, yet best coffee ever. read more

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Great experience so far! Super nice staff. Great coffee. Also, I highly recommend you all try the steamed bun options. My personal favorite is the chicken and pumpkin. Looking forward to trying the sandwiches next. Lastly, it's a really nice place to sit and a relax for a few while you drink or eat. read more

We stopped by here before our adventure at Prospect Park. Pro tip: free residential parking is available along one of the sides street. It's possible to cut through the park to get into the botanical garden thereby avoiding unnecessary stress. The place is narrow, but long that provides a light, airy appearance which is inviting and comfortable. Many plants drape along the shelves and the outdoor space provides a green sheltered escape. The customer service is phenomenal and the servers were all friendly. We ordered the taro milk tea, pork and chive dumplings, and iced coffee. The pork and chive dumplings were the best I ever had. They were hand made and authentic plus very tasty. I will stop by again in the future. On my way back to the car, I refueled with iced espresso and tuna onigiri . They were delicious and I can't wait to try more items there again. Either way, it's such a great spot to pick up a good snack or work on something creative. Please stop by and enjoy their experience. read more

Pretty solid spot to grab not only coffee and tea but also quick bites. Nice and fresh ingredients make the food simple yet delicious.

Yup. This is exactly what you want it to taste like. My go-to is the almond milk Cortado but wanted more volume so ordered an almond milk flat white. Aroma was amazing. Totally filled the air around me with a sweet caramel smell. The espresso was the right balance of bitter and acidity. Although slightly long after taste. Overall a very smooth taste throughout. The espresso stood out while the milk played a solid support role in helping to cut and balance out the strength of the shot. A good Batman and Robin combination. Overall - this place is really good. It's an Asian-Vietnamese fusion style cafe. You walk in and smell Bao buns, dumplings, baked goods, and roasted coffee beans. Basically heaven. Would go again for a drink... but also to try the food! read more

Brew Memories - Almond milk flat white - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute spot with a nice little back patio. Had a hot boba tea here that was pretty tasty, and a couple of bao that were good but I wasn't blown away by. On top of that it was a little frustrating that the employee had his mask under his nose the whole time and didn't make me feel wonderfully comfortable. I'd be open to trying this spot again because the boba tea was good and it's a cute spot, but it was just an average experience for me this time. read more

Love to come here to get work done. Coffee is good, staff are nice, service is quick. I love the decor/ambiance of the back area where the tables are. There's also pretty ample seating so usually can find a spot! read more

I was really excited to try this place. I was disappointed because I believe it may have been over hyped. The vietnamese iced coffee (cafe sua da) tasted odd. It was more akin to an iced coffee with some sort of toffee syrup? I didn't see them make it so I couldn't tell if they used condensed milk but it didn't taste like it. Still good coffee but just not what I was hoping for. The spicy pork banh mi was different than most vietnamese banh mi as well. I couldn't see any pate or vietnamese mayo or jalapenos, instead they use some sort of spicy sauce which is tasty but again, not what I was looking forward too. The pork was well seasoned and cooked well. I don't know if it was the sauce or the pickled carrots, but something was way too wet and my sandwich was dripping. Normally the baguette should be perfectly soft with a toasty crunchy outside, but instead it was falling apart on me. Lastly, whoever put my sandwich together did it a bit too hastily. None of the carrots actually made it inside of the bread so I had to take it out of the wrapper and refill the sandwich before eating. The staff was friendly and efficient! read more

Brew Memories - Spicy pork banh mi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Passed by the cutest signs for this place and went in on a whim. Absolutely LOVE everything about it. It's very well spaced out, quiet interior that goes deep enough so you don't get the noise from the cashier but also close enough for a nice cafe ambience feel. The staff were very kind in answering my questions. My roommate and I ended up getting a tea each, popcorn chicken to share and a pork buns. First of all, the tea is phenomenal. I got the passion fruit w/ strawberry chunks, and it was just what you'd imagine it to be, refreshing and fruity. My roomie got the rose lavender tea with aloe and it was fragrant and even more refreshing-- I could see myself get this on a hot summer day. Popcorn chicken came in a great size (jumbo popcorn chicken anyone?) and the bao was soft and pork was delicious. Just a note that the bao is the bun kind and not the half bao as I originally thought. Would definitely come back and try more flavours and food! I loved the interior so much as a chill hang/ work / intimate talking space too. read more

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A new coffee spot in the neighborhood. They also offer bubble teas, iced teas, and some asian eats. It's a very spacious cafe with seating in the back and also garden seating I believe. The workers were very friendly and prices arent any higher than the other coffee places around the area. Got an iced latte and milk tea. Both large, total price including tip came out to around $10. The latte was good, they use kobrick coffee beans, there was a strong express flavor. The milk tea was decent, it's on the lighter side, wasn't too sweet, not a strong tea taste. Similar to ones you would get at a chinese bakery. Their tapioca was just decent, nothing special about it. Definitely a very cozy and nice looking space, once indoor seating is allowed I would imagine a lot of people with their laptops sipping coffee in the back. I'll definitely be back for more coffee when I'm in the area, looking forward to trying their food too. read more

Delicious drinks, cool and kind baristas, decorative atmosphere. Plenty of space to chill and just relax ~ elite cafe

Nice place，like this style,love the back yard，food is delicious，latte is nice too， Will back again read more

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I'll start by saying that this place makes the best Banh mi I've ever had. Period. It's not even close. The spicy pork banh mi literally brought tears to my eyes. Their bubble tea is solid as well, with a pretty diverse range of flavors. Although we haven't been able to experience it as much because of the circumstances this year, their indoor space seems really cozy and is the kind of place you could camp out doing your work for hours. The backyard is also pretty relaxed. The staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. All in all, this is one of my favorite places to eat in Brooklyn, especially if you're looking for quick takeout or even a place to get some work done with lunch and bubble tea. read more

Brew Memories - Banh mi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wanted to check out this place for the longest. So had to go to NYP to pick up a prescription. Today was the day, ordered my bubble tea, scallion pancake and wonton soup w/ fried wontons. As I waited, I glanced at the surroundings. Very comfortable setting, I'd love to come back. Finally my order came HUZZAH! Jumped into my Uber, arrived home. Decontaminated from the world outside. Open up my bag.... It was miso soup and fried wontons!! Wrong order!! Why four 's?? Although it wasn't what I wanted.. the wontons was fried very well. Not too greasy. My miso soup, was alright. I mean I ate it. ‍. When in Rome! Next time I'll check my order before I leave. Sigh! I'll be back real soon.. I hope. read more

The teas are awesome I got the lychee one and it was so yummy!!! I peeped their menu out and wished I had tried their food, instead of the pita spot next door. Nice array of menu options to choose from and it's a really quaint location with a cute garden patio outback. Staff super friendly. Will be back when in the area again! read more

Prices went up and quality not quite as good as neighboring coffee shops. I go here less regularly now ...

I went with my kid Saturday to get a quick cold drink and rest from our walk. Looks like these guys just opened up as some of the place was still a little cluttered and being organized. However, it was very clean and the staff was very friendly. Plenty of hand sanitizer being shared. I can tell that these guys will be a quick neighborhood favorite because even though they're new, I can tell there are already a few regulars coming in for repeat business. Thai tea with boba bubbles. Good quality and I can tell they do not use the cheap stuff. Definitely a steal for the level of quality. They need to get their loyalty program up and running ASAP because I'm going to be racking up drinks here and want freebies for dropping all that chedder. read more

Brew Memories - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went to Brew Memories on October 18th, 2023. If you want to walk into something cute then I suggest you JUMP into Brew memories. JUMP up and down in line as you wait for what is arguably the best coffee off of 7th St & 7th avenue. The moment it streamed into my mouth, I knew I was going to remember this brewed memory. The ordering process was real smooth here... like a doorknob. The barista asked me what I wanted and I answered really fast! I told them, "I'd like an Iced Rose Latte, please". She hit me with, "What size?". I liked that. "Does the large size have more espresso in it?" I responded. Her answer would blow my mind off. She answers with a laugh and a "no" slips out. I wanted to spin and celebrate right there. What a phenomenal answer. My phone paid for the order in record time. Thanks, Apple Pay (another delicious advantage). The coffee here is delicious. It's sugary too. read more

Got the matcha rose latte with boba and it was honestly perfect. Sometimes rose feels a little too artificial, but in this drink it's light floral taste danced perfectly with the earthy matcha. Beautiful energy inside, with plenty of outlets, seating, and homey decorations -- felt like I was welcome to spend a whole day here working. Service was friendly and speedy too! read more

Brew Memories - Iced Matcha Rose Latte with Boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is the main draw to this little cafe. Dumplings and scallion pancakes frequently hit the spot, and are worth trying (but definitely give them some time to cool down). The drinks, they're mid-par at best. If you're looking for your standard issue dose of caffeine so you can get your tickets closed in-sprint, this is definitely the spot to go to as you won't have much luck finding seating anywhere else. Otherwise, you've got Variety, Ghost Brewing and that Italian spot over by the illicit dispensary for real coffee. Mainly what irked me about this place every time I went was how little care goes into the facilities. In all the times I've gone there, not once has the bathroom ever had paper towels to dry your hands with, which wouldn't be as big a deal if the hand dryer worked. Gives me serious doubts as to the hygiene employed by the staff there. To summarize, it's a mixed bag. They get plenty right, but fail at getting the easy stuff done. read more

My dad was in the Park Slope area while I was home sick so he decided to get me some goodies to cheer me up. I ended up asking for a Matcha Strawberry bubble tea and the avocado toast. The bubble tea was pretty standard, nothing too crazy but still tasty. The avocado toast, however, was the best I've ever had. It was piled high with feta cheese, greens, cherry tomatoes, and of course avocado. I would 100% come back for the avocado toast and to try their coffee (which my dad said was good) read more

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There are plenty of coffee shops out there, but it's not easy to find a great place to get tea (bubbles or otherwise). Brew Memories fills that void in the Park Slope area. Skip the food, get the bubble tea. I've had the regular Brown Sugar, Matcha Brown Sugar, and Thai Iced Tea. They also have Asian snacks like steamed buns, pineapple buns, and sponge cake (depending on availability) that are just a-ok. There is also a hot food menu. I've gotten the dan dan mian, and it was very average with not enough sauce to stir into the noodles (I'm Sichuanese, so yes I would know!). I like stopping in here on the occasional afternoon for a sugar boost. There is a sitting area with tables and a set of couches as well as a small backyard. With free wifi + bubble tea, you'll often find high school kids camping out here with their laptops. Only 2 gripes I have is: 1. The AC is usually way too strong in the back. Even in 80 degree weather, I find myself wishing I was wearing jeans and a sweater. I don't know how those kids do it, sitting there with their laptops: Call me a grandmother, but I couldn't sit comfortably for more than 10 minutes with the AC on full blast. 2. The tables aren't always wiped clean. They should be more attentive about this since it's not a great customer experience to have to wipe down a table yourself like you're at a food court. Despite my gripes, this place always brings a smile to my face. I'm glad you exist! read more

Came here for the first time today with friends and ordered a passion fruit tea with peach chunks as well as smoked salmon sandwich. Both were really good! They have a huge selection of drinks so it was tough trying to figure out what to pick since they all sounded tasty. The place is also cute and clean and they have an outside area in the back of the cafe. It was a bit chilly today so we didn't go outside but it would've been perfect once its warmer. If you want to eat inside they'll check your temperature and everyone was wearing masks so I felt pretty safe. Will definitely come back again! read more

Love this unpretentious cafe in Park Slope. They have a variety of small portions lunch and snacks. Love their selection of bubble tea and drinks as well. The staff are friendly and they have a backyard seating which is a plus. Great and strong WiFi too. read more

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Very spacious, cute interior. The boba is delicious. The staff is warm and welcoming. Attracts a younger crowd, lots of students. While it is possible to get work/studying done, it is VERY noisy. Everything from the A/C vents, outdoor construction, people inside, and music are very loud, so if you're someone who prefers more quiet work spaces, probably best to go elsewhere. read more

Jason is really nice, cool & laid back. The whole atmosphere and look of this place is very cute, a nice spot to sit in on your break at work or just to hang out! The fries were really good, and I liked how huge my fried buttermilk chicken sandwich was! It could've used a bit more seasoning, but overall I like to stop by this place before I go into work! read more

Brew Memories - Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Could this be my new favorite bubble tea spot?! I was a die hard Hanco's fan (the bubble tea, not the atmosphere) but I just got two bubble teas to go and I am in creamy tasty BTH (bubble tea heaven). Yum! Run, don't walk...but don't trip. Oh, just go, already! read more

Brew Memories - The creamiest yummiest Taro bubble tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Brown sugar milk tea was good! Boba was chewy and nice and soft, and the ambiance was great, very cozy and warm. Drink was a bit small for the price, but satisfied overall. read more

One of my favorite spots to go to in the area since I work at the hospital! Honestly it's become kind of a no brainer if I want some bubble tea or snacks during my lunch break. I've been probably about 4-5 times and the service and quality have always been consistent. Special shout out to Jason for being so attentive and wonderful! I told him I wasn't sure how to order my tea if I didn't want it to be too sweet and he immediately was like, "I got you, don't worry"! And he was totally right. He did get me. It was perfect. I will definitely continue to come back, especially since they're a family-run business! read more

Went there with friends after having it recommended. Pork buns and Bubble tea were delicious. Definitely recommend

Just fyi, their menu says their macchiato is "(8oz)". But it is not. It's way smaller. They didn't offer a drink replacement.

Hidden gem! I was looking for a chill place to study and I discovered this awesome small business in Park Slope. If you're searching for a cozy, lowkey atmosphere Brew Memories is perfect. Come here to study, hang with friends, or to just read a book! Their food selection is great (banh mi, bao buns, dumplings, soooo much more). They serve amazing bubble tea with chewy soft boba (reasonable price as well). If you walk to the back, there is a cozy seating area and outlets too (under bench). Lastly, I wanted to mention the staff because they are what makes this place so great! Entered and felt so welcomed. Upon ordering, they were so nice and made sure my needs were met. Just overall super caring staff that are amazing at their jobs. If you're ever in the area, make sure to give this place a visit! read more

I got pulled in because of a "homemade dumplings" specials sign. Totally a disappointment. The food was painfully adequate. Not bad but it brought me no joy. I liked the variety of available bubble tea flavors. But the tea itself felt like "I could be drinking better tea somewhere else." In a city with millions of other options, go to the other option. read more

Coffee is good, place is nice looking. They do play the music very loud with a thumping bass which is not relaxing.

I like this place so much, I tried two teas, both delicious. The staff is attentive and nice. The place is clean, good social distancing. I will come back. read more

Brew Memories - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place has never disappointed me. First off, I like how they open until 8pm. Next up, the customer service and courtesy is top notch. My iced latte is always made just right. Now I'm glad that they have added popcorn chicken their menu. My wife, who does not drink coffee or tea, loves the passion fruit slushie. There is something for everyone here. read more

This place is whatever rating level under subpar falls. The atmosphere and clean set up of the establishment leads you to believe you will be getting quality service and food here but that sadly is never the case. The place is never open on time, and they almost never seem to have anything that you order. They either "just ran out", "not ready yet", or a different excuse depending on the day of the week and time of day. One morning I got there at 7:30 am, half an hour after they are supposed to be open for business and they were still in there setting up and had nothing available. I asked when it would be, and was told "about an hour from now they are still making it in the kitchen". I gave them extra time and returned, only for the item I wanted to be "sold out" (for people not born yesterday, they never had the item and wasted my time). If you are lucky to score some food, you will notice the lack of flavor and overall goodness. ZERO FLAVOR. I wish the food and service looked as good as the interior. At least its clean. Want the food and tea? Go elsewhere. EDIT: I noticed a pattern when looking at the overwhelmingly positive reviews for this place, and if you pay attention so will you. Do not be fooled. read more

Ok. The cafe is more of an eye pleaser than anything else. I gave this Brew Memories 2 tries and both times the drinks have scored below my expectations. I've tried the rose matcha and brown sugar boba and I will say, something about the sweetness and flavor are throw offs for me. It's overbearingly sweet however it tastes like the sweetness is watered down but still not enough where you could still taste how overbearingly sweet it is and flavor wise, again, the sweetness almost overpowers it. It's a bit weird since sugar enhances a drink like boba and lattes but somehow the drinks just taste like diluted sweetness with a hint of flavor. read more

Love brew mems! This was one of the only places open during the pandemic and reliable caffeine source. Highlights: avocado toast (add a fried egg!) any of their matcha lattes (brown sugar or rose) and their iced teas (the mint one with lime is really good). I would skip the bubble tea if you're a connoisseur. They have a drink punch card and if you're a healthcare worker you get a 10% discount!! :) read more

The short Asian girl that works there is extremely unprofessional. Doesn't greet customers, has a blank expression when you speak to her, and gets orders wrong. The tall Asian young man on the other hand makes amazing drinks and is friendly and professional. The former should maybe reconsider a profession in hospitality. If you can't do the minimum of greeting customers and getting orders right then don't work at a café. read more