Friendly staff Convenient location at industry city and…read moreJapan village Lovely Kyoto-style store front and cute interior design

Here's a polished review that keeps your warm, honest style while making it easy to read and…read morehelpful for Yelp readers. --- Finally got to try **Tadaima Japanese Bakery** in Industry City (Building 5, 2nd floor), and I can see why people line up! They have limited hours and tend to sell out quickly, so on a Saturday I arrived around **11:40 AM**, about 20 minutes before opening, and was one of the first three customers inside (their maximum occupancy). This isn't a place to grab a quick coffee. The owner carefully prepares each drink by hand, so expect to wait about **30-60 minutes** if there's a line. I waited around 10-15 minutes after ordering, but honestly didn't mind because the space is so calm and peaceful. While waiting, I enjoyed browsing the aroma mists, smelling the candles, and just soaking in the serene atmosphere. It's the perfect spot if you're looking for a quiet moment by yourself. For drinks, I really enjoyed the **Black Sesame Latte**. It has espresso and was smooth, light, and well-balanced. I also tried the **Matcha Maple Latte**. The matcha itself tasted like excellent quality, but next time I'd skip the maple syrup since I prefer my drinks less sweet. We also sampled several pastries: * **Hojicha Cookie** - Soft and moist with melty chocolate chips. One of my favorites. * **Coffee Caramel Cookie** - Great if you love coffee. It had a rich, bold coffee flavor. * **Black Sesame Madeleine** - Nice black sesame flavor, though I would have loved a little more butter to make it even more moist. * **Yuzu Cake** - Beautifully decorated with an edible flower and packed with bright yuzu flavor. The cake was on the drier side though. * **Chocolate Cake** - Wonderfully moist and satisfying. The drinks were around **$8.50** each, and the cookies were about **$4** each, so it's definitely on the pricier side. For my Asian palate, most of the pastries leaned a bit sweeter than I prefer, but the drinks were excellent and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Overall, this is a lovely place to treat yourself once in a while. Come for the peaceful atmosphere, thoughtfully crafted drinks, and beautiful pastries.

Great high quality snacks. Nice staff…read more And the space is very very old school Brooklyn. I wonder what it was before. You can see they kept the original walls,ceilings, floors, and bar that was here. All original items are rare nowadays. Hidden gem. Only thing is that they seem to have no AC. Even have fans on the ceiling but they aren't on.

GET THE NUT C00KIE!!!…read more and of course, an americano negro cool spot; will def go back

Delicious little gem in red hook! They make FLAVORED cold foam, something I never knew was missing…read morein my life and now can't get enough of. Great coffee, nice people, highly recommend.

Wow!! I love this café It's right on the water, so the view is absolutely gorgeous. There's plenty…read moreof seating--great for working or studying, but also perfect for just hanging out since they have games like Jenga. The space is filled with beautiful art, and it's connected to a workshop or roastery, which adds to the charm. The drinks are lovely. Along with the standard coffees and teas, they offer a specialty menu inspired by Philippine flavors! The calamansi matcha was my absolute favorite--one of the best renditions of matcha I've ever had. It had a subtle lime-like sweetness, was lightly sparkling, and just so refreshing. I didn't get to try the treats this time, but they had chocolate chip cookies, ube cookies, and banana bread that all looked amazing. Loved the whole experience, and I'll definitely be back!

I will forever hate and love my sister for introducing Poppy's to me. They have very well executed…read moresandwiches and pastry items that are consistent with NYC cost plus inflation. The scones are crunchy and soft with seasonal variations like rhubarb currently. It is 6 dollar a piece. My favorite passionfruit cookie is 4.50. I love a good sour fruit curd in between two soft buttery cookies. I also tried a few of their sandwiches with my favorite being roast beef farmed somewhere in upstate new year and tabled in Brooklyn with a horseradish sauce on a good baked bread. Now I have to fight the urge to stop by weekly.

I didn't try enough to give a full five but I gotta say we loved what we tried. The biscuit was my…read more#1, though, even with the sticker shock. Wish I tried it as a sandwich, but next time! The Lemmon poppy loaf was dense but the flavor was delicious. Coffee was also well brewed and a good morning fix. Staff is friendly and the vibes are chill.

When loyal customers are still waiting to line up at their local coffee shop, you know there's…read moresomething special about the place. Maybe it's the vast options on the menu or maybe it's that extra oomph from the staff remembering your name & order from being a regular. Regardless, the line was popping out the door, even til late morning. And even though it was busy, the owner came out to greet his regulars and I think THAT speaks volumes. I ordered a black sesame oat latte to go - perfect for the brisk autumn day. The service was quick... Within a few mins, I was able to enjoy my latte with epic views of the water & FiDi walking along the waterfront. I mean, tell me not that's not the perfect way to enjoy the fall in NYC on a weekend?!

A cute local coffee shop with a great view of the waterfront and skyline. The coffee is excellent,…read moreand the space feels cozy, but seating is limited and there's no bathroom, so it's not really a spot to sit and relax. It's more of a grab-and-go place for your morning commute or walk. The service was quick and friendly, and there's a lovely walking trail nearby. I'll definitely stop by again!

Wow! What a nice place. We were pleasantly surprised by the vegan croissants. They were delicious…read more The staff member was extremely knowledgable and friendly. The coffee was on point - nothing like a good iced cortado on a hot summer day. The location is good - near trendy Carroll Gardens and not far from the BQE. You can't go wrong here.

Tried out this little coffee shop on Saturday and picked up drinks for my work team. I really…read moreenjoyed it. I got an iced decaf almond milk latte and it was delicious. Whatever brand they use for almond milk was good. I feel like it's hit or miss with alternative milks depending on the quality of product they're using. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their drinks as well. Cute little coffee shop. I didn't get to try any of the food because we were just there for drinks. Gave me total Portland vibes so I felt at home there. I would definitely go back.

After a cross country flight and landing in snowy New York. I wanted to get food that would re…read moreenergize me. And caffeine me up! This place hit both. I ordered seasoned fries, chicken sandwich, and a coffee. It hit the spot! Portions were large and the service was fast. The staff is also warm especially because it is snowing outside!

Emma's Torch in Carroll Gardens is a neighborhood cafe serving coffee, breakfast and lunch fare…read morewhile providing impact to the refugee community in the form of culinary training aimed to help refugees secure jobs in the food industry. We went for brunch and enjoyed a brown sugar latte and hawaij mocha alongside a omelette sandwich made with caramelized onions, potato and spicy mayo as well as the waffle breakfast sandwich topped with egg, candied bacon, cheese and seasonal preserve. This is one of our favorite neighborhood cafes we have added to our rotation and we appreciate the mission Emma's Torch just as much as the food

Really yummy coffee my bestie's ice americano is delicious and my ice latte is great. I got a big…read morecroissant too i like this place. Small trunk seating chairs ambience and decor. Friendly barista.

I've had an iced coffee every single day for all of my adult life and I can easily say this is some…read moreof the best coffee I've ever had! The cold brew is the perfect balance of bold but not super bitter, and the iced cortado is perfectly balanced. If you can get your hands on the elote cake, grab an extra piece because it's just THAT good. It tastes like a lightly sweetened cornbread that's moist and has real pieces of corn in it. It is the perfect compliment to a coffee and is a great pick if you don't want anything super sweet. They also have treats behind the counter for your pup, which my dog definitely enjoyed! I will be back for coffee and one (or two or three) more pieces of elote cake very soon!