Bro. Worlds smallest space. I ordered coffee one day and a chai another both are delicious. Def get your morning drinks from there. On the other hand the food. It's elaborate. I guess I shouldn't say on the other hand. The food (French toast) was yummy for sure. Much more elaborate that I expected. Which made me happy. Next time I'm in BK I will go back there. Def worth it. read more

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LOVED this cafe. Onigiri was different I loved it, I got the chashu (pork) and umeboshi (pickled plum) comes with fresh steamed edamame and some pickled veggie idk what it was but it had a salted taste. Tiramisu Latte was one of the best I've had omg buttt it was on the sweeter side so it's a preference. Staff was super nice! Will def be back read more

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This place is cute and small but SO GOOD! Highly recommend the meatball bento box with fermented apply soy sauce. So flavorful!! IG: @cheylovesfood read more

Brooklyn Ball Factory - Meatball bento box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Was in the area and heard great things about this place. They had a line but it moved quickly. I didnt have the food this time so this review is solely based on their hojicha latte which was the perfect balance of sweet and hojicha. I will be back to try more of their menu! read more

Tiramisu latte was so good, very creamy and not too sweet. Love the salmon onigiri and their French toast was perfect too. Lots of different food options. The service is fast and it's on a nice block with other dining and shopping options. Love all the plants inside and there are outdoor and indoor seating spots. A little harder to get a spot inside. read more

Brooklyn Ball Factory - The French toast was so good!! 10/10 would recommend. Fluffy and perfect. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The onigiri at this place made me pregnant. Just kidding. But really. This is my favorite place in Brooklyn. Love you, Ball Factory.

Small cute cafe, came here for a hojicha latte. Flavor was great, getting it iced was an extra dollar though! I'd want to come back to try their food if I'm ever in the area. read more

forever one of my favorite cafes. I went back for the first time in ab a month since I live a little further from it now and it was a rainy day and the ambiance was perfect. the staff are always so nice to interact with & genuinely so kind. I had been craving the tiramisu latte again and it was just as good as ever. ty Brooklyn ball read more

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The brunch food is great! Light, healthy, and clean. Overall no complaints about this place at all. I would say that if you want to eat there, get there early or else it might be difficult to get a table read more

Brooklyn Ball Factory - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my favorite cafes - the cafe offers coffee, tea, pastries, snacks, lunch and a cute vibe. They make their coffee well and their tea lattes even better. Not many places offer a tasty hojicha latte. Sometimes I go in for their bento box, which always makes me full! The pastries I haven't had in a while but can't say this area is their forte from my experience. The place closes somewhat early breakfast/lunch time is the best time to go. read more

I'll start off by saying the breakfast burrito is BOMB. It's seasoned with miso and unlike any breakfast burrito I've had before. Highly recommend. By the time I got there around 2pm on a Saturday all the pastries were gone so I can't comment there. No indoor seating but there's plenty of good seating outside as long as the weather is decent. I'd have to give this place 4 stars mostly because the prices are pretty steep and my matcha latte was super super sweet to the point that I couldn't finish it (not sure why the default is sweetened, I'd ask for it unsweetened). read more

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You guys need to hire more staff. Love the place but waited 20 min for a matcha...this has probably happened to me like 5 times that I've been there. Staff needs more support plain and simple. read more

Good service, but very mediocre food. Very photogenic though, not for foodies. The flavor is quite blend. read more

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My go to spot for close to perfect matcha latte. I'm picky where I go for matcha latte and this is my favorite place. You can get the matcha latte ice or cold but it's pure perfection every time. Outdoor dining establishment only. This place also has a breakfast and Japanese lunch menu. Their banana walnut muffin is a must try, it moist and has pieces of banana on the inside and the edges are crispy. It's also warm when you get it, a perfect pair for your matcha latte. The breakfast burrito is a bit on the spicy side since it contains chipotle sauce, comes with a side of fruits with your order. read more

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I've been here once before and had an iced mocha which I wasn't impressed with, but noticed others getting different drinks and their food looked good. I decided I was going to be back and try something else. Soo glad that I did. I got a hoji cha latte and loved it. I'm not usually a fan of sweet drinks, this was pre sweetened and I did enjoy it. They also offer it unsweetened. My sister also got a hoji cha latte with soy milk and she said that she couldn't tell it was soy because soy milk makes drinks less creamy usually, she really enjoyed it. We also both got onigiris. I got a chasu one which is pork, my sister got the seaweed one. We both really enjoyed them, the rice was a nice texture and had flavor to it. I did think it could have a bit more filling though, I had one slice of pork in mine... my sister thought her seaweed one was super flavorful. There was a line out the door, and I do agree the menu is in a weird spot, when I first came I wasn't even aware they had so much food options because I didn't notice a menu for food. The line did move quick and our food and drinks came out rather quickly. read more

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This place is so delicious!!! I had the matcha w almond milk (sweetened) omg soooooooo good!!!!!!!! My sister had the tiramisu iced latte and wow probably one of the best lattes I've had (I've had too many) staff is friendly and fast! The place is cute and raw I definitely recommend 1000/10 read more

I love this place. I feel bad I wrote a negative review the one time out of 100 I had a weird experience. I also love that this place is open every day: Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Years Day. East Williamsburg is so lucky to have BBF in our neighborhood! About to drink their amazing coffee and eat their amazing salmon croissant. read more

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Brooklyn Ball Factory is an unassuming, local gem of East Williamsburg. It has a cute, sleek aesthetic and nice but simple outdoor dining area. Service is kind and professional. Staff practice social distancing. The food and drinks are delicious and expertly assembled. I ordered the Yuzu Ginger Mint Tea and Grilled Salmon. Both items were mouth watering and satisfying. The salmon was cooked perfectly, the roasted vegetables were finely seasoned, and the edamame accented the dish very well. Prices are relatively affordable for the area. Brooklyn Ball Factory has a diverse menu that I look forward to fully experiencing. read more

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Despite the fact that the baristas are generally very unfriendly... I continued to go to this place because it was so close to my apartment... that said I had a bad experience and will NOT be back. Accidentally forgot to ask for oat milk and was given a regular latte. Apologized for my mistake and asked to pay for a new one made with Oat milk... was completely ignored literally as though I did not exist... the barista rolled her eyes at me and read her book and pretended I was not two feet in front of her trying to politely ask for a new latte until I gave up and turned around to leave... Very bizarre behavior, unless this is their schtick? either way.. no thanks read more

Awesome little hole in the wall on Montrose Ave. Was looking for a quick place to eat, saw a bunch of people going in and out so I decided to check it out. Food was really fresh and they had tables set up outside which I really appreciated. Staff was pleasant as well. read more

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Cute little Japanese cafe open from 9am - 5pm. Busy on a weekend, took a while to get served. Lovely staff with attention to detail. We just got chai latte's which were homemade and had the right balance of masala spice, not overly sweet). Food looked delicious and we look forward to return another day. Upstairs section closed. read more

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Japanese meatballs on a rooftop in East Williamsburg? This place is as great as it is random. The small spot has a few seats as you walk in, right in front of the counter/kitchen where you place your order, but it's more fun to enjoy your meal in the rooftop garden. It doesn't have the nicest view (mostly neighboring projects), but it is a very nice, pleasant way to enjoy the tasty menu of Japanese staples and other random stuff cooked fresh by the very friendly Japanese staff: - Meatball Sandwich ($9) Given the name of the eatery, this was appropriately the best thing we had, by far. Still, the name of the place is misleading as this is the single meatball item you can order here. Anyway, this gets you a sturdy hero roll stuffed with two massive meatballs, topped with fermented apple sauce and some greens. The meatballs, a mix of chuck and short rib, are so juicy and flavorful, and are the one must order item. - Pork Shabu Shabu Bento ($12) Consisting of a decent-sized pile of the thinly sliced, fatty meat, along with soup and some salad and a hearty scoop of rice, this was another solid option, but not quite as tasty as the sandwich. I'm not the biggest Shabu Shabu person, so I probably should've chosen one of the several other available proteins instead. - Japanese Curry Rice ($8.50) with Chicken (+ $3) This was nearly identical to the bento box, but just with some curry sauce on the side instead. The chicken was much tastier though, making this a much better option. - Milky Toast ($3) These 3 long strips of sweet, crusty bread are great. This is a nice item to enough on the side, especially if you don't get a sandwich and want some bread to go with your rice. - Rosemary French Fry ($4) This was the one major failure, a carton of shockingly undercooked and soggy fries. There was an occasional one that was at least slightly browned and worth eating, but they were mostly pale and nearly raw. - White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie ($1.50) On our way down after the meal, we tried one of the few varieties of cookies available at the counter. This was a pretty decent cookie, with huge discs of white chocolate and a faint cranberry flavor. After a good sampling of the menu, I think I see now why they named this place the Brooklyn Ball Factory, as the meatballs were the best. I would come back, but probably just to get the meatballs again. And maybe to try the Shaved Ice for dessert. read more

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My friend and I each got the gyu-don for $13. It was beef + rice + salad and veggies. Barely any meat was given, and the quality of it was incredibly mediocre. I'd go and spend your $13 somewhere else. Nothing special about this place. Hopefully the coffee is better. Won't be back read more

I'm a fan of the meatball bento box It's tasty, quick, and filling Matcha latte was 2 dope read more

Love their breakfast sandwich and rice ball. Anyone know how to order online? Thanks!

So my wife and I have been going to BBF for well over 10 years. Today she walked in at 11:01 for some breakfast and they refused because she was 1 minute late. Honestly I'll never return after that type of outlook/attitude. Big L for you guys I've spent thousands at your establishment. read more

I really wanted to like this spot! And I did really love the feel of the place and the folks that worked there, but I think 1) food just wasn't that special/great (we got the bento boxes with meatball and shabushabu pork, maybe the curry is better), 2) seating area inside is quite limited so not the best for winter (we sat outside upstairs which probably is glorious in the spring/autumn), and 3) it's kind of out of our way- just given the two pts above I wouldn't seek it out again. I will say though that the drinks were pretty unique and quite tasty. Probably the highlight of the meal. I got a hojicha latte and it was super tasty albeit a little sweeter than I typically drink. Boy got their yuzu ginger honey mint tea which we both though was great and really refreshing. read more

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They do not serve black guests. I can't speak about the food even though I spent more than a half hour at Brooklyn Ball. When I placed my order for one breakfast item, 8-10 people were behind me. The people behind me got their food, and I was still waiting for my order. While waiting, I made eye contact with the order taker several times, who assured me repeatedly it would be "just a couple of minutes." I get it; orders get lost, but when the host told me those 8-10 people who were behind me were in front of me, it was time for me to leave. I won't get my 30 minutes back. I hope you don't make the same mistake I did by going to BBF. read more

Expensive and long wait for an alright meal. It was good but portions are small and its another one of those Uber hipster spots where everyone is too cool for school. read more

**DRINKS ONLY REVIEW ** It's really nice to come into a Japanese establishment where Japanese people work & Japanese people come to hang out -- you know it's going to be solid! Japanese people just do everything so well -- their meticulous ways make them thrive for perfection & you can tell they put a lot of effort into the drinks they make here. I always see the same cool Japanese girl behind the counter -- a little standoffish/shy at first, but I think the more you come in, the more she seems to recognize you. She even said "see you around" the last time I came in! I live & DIE for their Matcha Latte. Honestly the best one I've had in my life thus far, given I have never been to Japan. The girl behind the counter told me about Hoji & I think I'll have to try their Hoji Latte the next time. It sounded right up my alley! People people people, I've seen this happen a few times here while sipping my latte -- their kitchen closes in between times so like most Japanese establishments, they open up the kitchen up at 5pm again! Thank the latte Gods they're down the street from me cause they just gained a new regular. read more

My favorite matcha is all of NYC. The ratio of milk and matcha is perfect. I love their tiramisu latte (get it hot!) too but it can get a little too sweet for me. It is more like a dessert drink. I also really love their salmon bento. It has a great variety of items and the salmon is always cooked to perfection. read more

Brooklyn Ball Factory was a pleasant surprise. Love the healthy bento options -- comes with your choice of protein, grilled veggies, edamame, rice, and a delicious soup. The coffees/teas are also quite a hit. It's a great venue, with seating indoors and outside on the roof deck. Better yet, they just opened up a location in Manhattan. read more

No coffee is worth waiting 45 min for. Don't open your doors if you don't plan on hiring staff to operate a business. I get things have been changed by COVID but I've been to plenty of restaurants for coffee and takeout since COVID and this place is beyond ridiculous. Do yourself a favor and find a different place unless you have nothing better to do than wait all day. read more

The food and ambiance here used to be great. Now it's terrible. The meatball bento used to be my favorite. Now the meatball bento just tastes like ground meat patties with sweet sauce slapped on it. The veggies have no flavor and they replaced the brown rice with plain white rice. The salad was also stale. For a bento that's charged $15, I expect more. There's also no place to sit inside anymore and the rooftop is closed. Don't come here! Spend your $ somewhere else read more

Brooklyn Ball Factory - Meatball bento - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ballz!! I was walking by and name lured me in, I admit. Could not figure out if they make footballs, tennis balls or meatballs. Latter one was a right guess. It's new, sleek, interesting. Sandwiches, bento boxes, coffee, tea, cookies - just right place to grab a quick bite or take-out. I got meatball sandwich - yummy! Meatballs with dozen different toppings, from spinach to greens to mushrooms and pickled veggies, piled up high on top of perfectly crispy baguette. Spicy sauce served on the side - used all of it! Delish! It's close to my office, parking is a-plenty, I sure will be back! read more

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Brooklyn Ball Factory is my jam and another welcome addition to the neighborhood. It's located behind Sternberg park, on the same block as my favorite banh mi place. Food and drink is ordered at the counter, service staff will bring out your food (so not a waiter-service kind of place). I'm in love with japanese curry and once i saw it on the menu i had to order it. Home made - or at least thats what it tastes like. Made with beef broth the curry comes off sweet and savory though a tad too worcestershire-sauce-y. Whats curried is the vegetables: squash, carrots, brussel sprouts, and onions. Adding meat is an option. Underneath the curry lies a pillow of rice and a salad rests beside that. My SO ordered the pork belly which is sweet and savory as well. Thinly cut slips of barley fed mugi fuji pork in a sweet soy sauce. Served with some roasted veggies, side salad and small condiment cup of pickled veggies. Rosemary fries are thin cut well salted and rosemary-ed. The soup that came gratis was vegetable and had some drops of chili oil in it - careful! direct unmixed chili oil is spicy! Soup was a little thin but at the free-ninety-nine price point, who am I to complain? The atmosphere is brooklyn chic. Modern industrial minimal. Two four seater tables on backless bar stools made of weathered wood and iron. Three of those stools face a counter space. Cute upstairs area but it was baking on a hot summer day so didn't stay up there long. $27 for both entrees, rosemary fries, soup, an aranciata, and a glass bottle coke. Definitely a good deal. Friendly service staff - Great place will be back! read more

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I'm gonna be honest from the outside it looks like shit. But if there's anything about what makes Brooklyn so special is the hidden gems with spectacular product. This place is one of them. 5 stars for how great they make coffee. The girls who work here are super cute, Japanese and amicable. I usually go for a black iced coffee but opted for the unusual sounding maple coffee. Amazing! The amount of mindfulness they put into every cup is amazing. Totally worth $4. I wish I was hungry because everyone here seemed to be chewing down on some delicious grub. The kitchens smelt smoky and amazing. FYI - 8$ minimum for credit but there is an atm machine. read more

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Good coffee and their bento boxes hit the spot. Only wish there were more places to sit.

The space was nice, and I really wanted to like the place, but I really dislike the fact that they use single-use plastic for dine-in foods. And they don't even recycle their trash. They had recycling bins but they don't use them. The staff literally just dumped all the recyclable containers into regular trash. Food was ok, nothing too impressive. My cousin had the shabu shabu salad and it was just some boiled hotpot meat on top of western salad. The Matcha Latte and Hoji Latte were too sweet for our taste. The 2 stars are for the effort in decors! read more

The onigiri is absolutely horrendous. I have never had such a dry meal in my entire life. All they did was cook maybe a couple molecules of salmon, wrapped it in a gallon of almost uncooked rice, and called it a day. The sides are pathetic. Why in the world would I eat edamame with my onigiri. ALSO THERE IS NO SOY SAUCE. The 3 little cubes of sweet radish was the best thing out of this "meal". All for $8 a pop. enough to feed two families with dollar pizzas. Do not go here. read more

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