How did I skip this place for so many years? I'm upset with myself for not stopping by. I love diners and this place is exactly what I needed. Hopefully they never get pushed out by some modern American farm to table place, because a good diner deserves to stay. What you get here is undeniably what you had hoped for. Everything imaginable is on the menu, and everything I've had has been good. The prices are reasonable, and the service is fast and friendly. The name is a bit confusing, it's not really a "coffee shop," though they do serve coffee. It's also covered by scaffolding or an awning, making it seem dark and dreary which can be a bit of a turn off, but don't let that fool you. It's what's on the inside that counts. read more

This is really a diner, although a rather small one. It's not a greasy spoon though, because if it were, Id not eat there in the first place. First of all, the grey haired man with an accent who is manager, if not owner, is so warm and welcoming. You can feel, when you interact with him, that he really cares about what he is doing, and how you as the customer are experiencing your visit. Im definitely a sucker for friendly servers, especially if they're in the position of representing the place. No matter how nice a diner is, I have an OCD thing about not being able to eat lunch or dinner in one. So, Ive been here for breakfast, and Ive been many times. The prices are low and the food is good. I switch between getting pancakes and/or french toast. My signature order is pancakes with chocolate chips and banana inside them. On the couple of Sundays Ive tried to go here for brunch, there was a wait. However, the wait was short, and the aforestated grey haired worker regularly checked in on those who were waiting. He did not have a simple system for the wait, which is as simple as writing a list of names. I cant fault them for that though, because Ive noticed that a lack of system is typical, at least for this neighborhood. I also have found this to be a comfortable place to go and eat alone at. Ive already been here upwards of five times, and that number will only grow as Ive read more

If this place were in the Midwest, I'd give it a higher rating, but I expect a lot more in Brooklyn. Foot was mediocre at best.

Wow I'm really sad about how bad this place is. First of all "$" is not at all accurate. I paid $21 for pancakes and 3 pieces of bacon. That is completely ridiculous. The food isn't even that good and the variety of their menu is subpar. I assumed because this was a coffee shop they would also have free wifi, the waiter rudely told me they did not. My whole experience here was sad and underwhelming. I would never recommend this place to anybody. Please go find a nice authentic eatery with a staff who actually cares. read more

Great diner in this neighborhood! The burgers are the best! Especially turkey burger, as they started to prepare it from ground turkey. I definitely recommend to try it! read more

What a great little coffee shop!!! The staff was oh so pleasant and attentive. The food was very good and served quickly. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area read more

There are diners and there diners. This is most definitely an old school diner. I enjoyed my omelet. It was a good omelet, perfectly cooked. I had a perfectly lovely meal with great service. One thing I did notice while I was there, were that the portions were massive, even by diner standards. You could feed a family of 3 with the club sandwich my friend ordered. The coffee was good, strong, a good blend, probably something from the neighborhood. It's a great neighborhood place which make Yelp pretty superfluous because when I was there the place was pretty full and maybe half the people there probably wouldn't know what the internet is. If you want a great diner experience, mind you a real diner, not one of these re-imagined diners that have been popping up, but an honest est. 1963 or whenever diner experience, run do not walk to this place because you will not be disappointed. read more

The service, food, waitress and ambiance are all great in this place. The food is delicious, and the waitress treated us really good. Didn't rush us, asked us if we were ok, and asked if the food was to our standard. Would definitely go there again. Coffee and breakfast is really good. read more

This place is great! I was craving a solid greasy spoon type place for a simple breakfast and ventured in here. after being transported back to the 1950's, we had a great breakfast. You can guarantee we'll be back. My Belgian waffle was light and delicious and my eggs perfectly done with a side of very fresh fruit. My husband's corn beef hash was old school and cooked perfectly. And the coffee was better than I had expected. Add in cheap prices and efficient service and you're a happy camper. read more

L-O-V-E-- Love it! Okay, here's the scoop. When I learned that the old "Donut House" coffee shop (where Cobble Hill Coffee Shop is now located) was being sold and renovated, I was VERY upset. It was such a great place, so old school, and I do NOT like new things. Somehow, though, the new owners have done the miraculous--they've made a new place feel totally old school and, I hate to admit it, made it even better. The place has the look and feel and comfort of a NYC diner--really homey, and of course because we're talking about food here, the menu has all the classics at an affordable price. I've yet to be disappointed with the food and the staff is wonderful--real pros, and very kind. The owner makes you feel like family, too! NO complaints from this end--just compliments! read more

Not to divulge too much about "service", Suffice to say: inspection certificate grade Doubles as a C for Creepy. read more

I was searching in the cold for something open at 7:45 am because I had a busy day ahead of me & remembered this place. Not really a breakfast person but who can mess up french toast right? I have never been inside but always walked by (used to live in the area) so I figured why not try them. I'm so glad I did. They are so polite and inviting. Not only was the service good, the food was too. The French toast was so light & crispy yuuuummmm so good. The place isn't that big so any group over 10 will def take over the spot but it has a nice welcoming feel to it. Would def eat here again if I'm in the area. read more

The food and service are great and the prices are totally reasonable. What really amazes me about Coffee Shop is that they never, ever seem to screw up an order (even a little) or bungle a special request and given the frequency with which I go there this is some kind of miracle. Lastly - the last time I was there the place was fairly packed with old folks, many of whom would lightly grab the waiter by the arm to chat him up or would shout an order at him while he was taking another table's order. Somehow, the waiter in question not only kept his cool but kept working efficiently and did it with a huge grin on his face, always politely acknowledging the other customers; basically, they have a saint working as a waiter there. We tipped him big that night. read more

Slow service - had to ask for milk, butter, and salt multiple times before it came. My waffle was undercooked and squishy, not crispy at all. Only good thing was the fresh OJ read more

Great local place. Relable and friendly. Good basic food for when you are hungry. Good for turkey diners, grilled cheese sandwiches , and pizza burgers. On Thursdays try the split pea soup. read more

Cobble Hill Coffeeshop - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Been going to this Diner from when it was called the Donut House. It changed hands twice but each time the service and food got better. The new owners, three pleasant and hard working young men, are striving to implement new menues, additional hours, and other improvements to the physical ambiance of the diner. They are succeeding!!!! James A read more

Great classic diner (only bummer was no booths). Service was great, we were there for a long time chatting and never felt rushed. All the food was delicious, the coffee was great. A great place to pop into. read more

Now if you are looking for a high class or maybe even a middle class place, this is not it. But if you are looking for the feel of a diner, this is it. Coming in here hungry, ordering breakfast and toast, and it arriving in less than 5 mins is perfect. Warm place, and very welcoming. read more

I finally found my neighborhood diner. I'm not sure why this is called the Cobble Hill Coffee Shop, since I'm pretty sure it's in Carroll Gardens, but it seems like those borders are pretty blurry. Anyway, this is exactly what a diner should be: a no-frills, greasy spoon that serves quality food at decent prices. Also, the people who work there are really, really nice. Beats the pants of the newly renovated Saint Claire, which seems to think that home fries are prepared by boiling potatoes and then slapping them on customers' plates. It's a small place, so it gets crowded, but I imagine that speaks to the quality. Maybe it also speaks to a lack of competition. But I left feeling full and satisfied. read more

Food is a standard fair, the basic breakfast items were all very tasty. The staff really goes above and beyond to make your experience enjoyable, which is a huge deal in this area. We were given free juice and the service was super fast. This is a great spot for an early breakfast, will definitely return. read more

Sometimes you want to sit down have a good breakfast with your paper or ipad, this is a great place to do that. I love the old school diner feel. Great pancakes. This place is my first stop every morning read more

I ordered the Turkey Burger Deluxe and it was a patty unlike how they used to make it fresh. It was disgusting and I will NEVER order from there again. I called the manager and he was very rude. They used processed meat and not fresh. I should have went into the store because I would have given it back! Do NOT GO HERE!!!! read more

So it's a diner, I dig it. But our waiter was the rudest waiter I have ever encounter. He literally coughed when he walked up to our table and had this air of aloofness but to top it off acted like we were inconveniencing him with our order. Are you kidding me dude? The sad thing is the food was good and when the owner and chef came out they were so super nice and funny and joking around. If only their attitude could rub off on the snotty waiter. read more

Straight up greasy spoon where you can still get breakfast for two for under $10, an amazing feat in this neighborhood. It's true, there aren't really any donuts at Donut House, but if you ask, the old coot behind the counter will also tell you it's not a real House either. Love these guys. Not sure how they make any money with these 1970's prices, so I'm always sure to tip the old waiter BIG. read more

My most recent experience at this diner was excellent - service and good quality included. Prices still a tad high but I think I jumped the gun in my last review. read more

The food is okay. My eggs over easy were a little overcooked, and the corn beef hash was too salty. Home fries were great. Coffee bleh. You don't go to the Cobble Hill Coffee shop for the food...you go for the atmosphere and the experience. It's weird for me to give 5 stars to a place with so-so noms, but I could eat here EVERY day for the rest of my life. Continuous refills of coffee? Wonderful. The old-school counter with stools? SO GREAT. It's not pricey, and it's a real trip. I remember when Imy coffee was poured, on its little saucer. I took a sip, looked at my roommate, and said, "Now that's damn good coffee." It wasn't, but Agent Cooper sure would be proud. read more

Good place. Food, atmosphere and staff all good. Worth a try. It's not going to blow your mind, but it's very comfortable and warm. They are nice people. read more

I guess when you order something with extra gravy they have no clue what that means i ordered hot open turkey corn and french fries with extra gravy on the side it was so dry that I thought It was disgusting to the point where I couldn't even eat it if it's sliced turkey like it you would get from the store the next time I'm just going to buy half a pound of turkey A loaf of white bread I can of corn and a jar of gravy it will,be much better then what they gave me read more

Great Diner! I was in the area and just grabbed a menu and sat down to order something to go. The waiters were very attentive and I was served very quickly. I kept it simple and got a fried bacon egg and cheese on a roll. I also decided to try the Blue Sky smoothie. The bacon egg and cheese was cooked perfectly to my liking and was one of the tastiest breakfast sandwiches I had in a while. The Blue Sky smoothie was almost perfect, however I like my smoothies cold and not close to being luke warm! I think it may have been a little honest mistake on judging the quantity of the ice to fruit ratio! However, the waiters and hostess were very nice and very quick service with no errors! That is VERY HARD TO FIND at a diner, especially in Brooklyn! BEC & a Smoothie runs you $10. Average Meals were $15-25 from the looks of the menu. Ayyyy I give this 2 Thumbs Up! Fughettaboutit! read more

Great place if you're in the mood for that old school diner feel. The food is good, the selection (as in most diners) is plentiful and the service is very fast. A perfect spot if you're looking to have a quick breakfast. read more

I really enjoy coming here for breakfast. The owner is really nice and greets you. No wait! Surprisingly when you go have breakfast at 1230pm. We ordered the big breakfast deluxe and extra sides of home fries. Yes it filled us both up as french toast was included as well and it was only $10.95 feeding two! I also wanted a side order of manhattan clam chowder which was also delicious. I've been here before and will be back again! read more

Solid place. Typical diner fare. Good service when I was there but it also wasn't packed. I had an omelet, which was decent size. Prices were ok. This is basically the only NYC diner in the close vicinity, so if you're craving one this will fit the bill. They take credit cards with a $10 minimum. read more

Another good neighborhood diner. This one seems to be way busier than the rest. On weekends there is usually a wait to get a table. They have some great soups. I've heard they make them from scratch. When I go I usually sit at the counter and I always get excellent service. read more

This is my go-to diner. Cheap and good like a diner should be. The owner is super nice and always complimentary and attentive. Brunch here is awesome. Eggs and bacon with juice and toast and home fries for about six bucks. And that's with coffee too. I went tonight for diner and had moussaka with a Greek salad and rice pudding for dessert...it came up to about thirteen bucks and was tasty and hearty. I recommend! read more

This is one of the only diners close to my house. The food is good, but like any diner it's overpriced

The Donut House is currently under renovation, but according to the guy sitting out in the front, it is soon to be reopened in 2 weeks. I'm hoping that they didn't make any dramatic changes to the interior with its no frills decor and super wallet friendly breakfast items. Pancakes, eggs and bacon can all be had for under $7. I will be most definitely crushed if they change all of this. read more

Very friendly manager when you walk in. He definitely likes his job. Standard diner menu. Food is excellent.

Love this place. It's simple and serves good food. Love their pancakes. Of course they could use fresh fruit and not fresh frozen fruit de-thawed, but I just order it without fruit. Great big fresh salads. Greek salad is so yummy. A little pricey for very good diner food, but it goes with the neighborhood I guess. I especially like how the owner is always there and very friendly and accommodating! This is always a good sign that a business will be consistent. I love the local brooklynites and old timers conversations. The place is small enough for you too hear everyone's kooky conversation. Makes for entertaining meal. read more

This is a great place to get something to eat!. Its a great value for the money, the food was great and the people were so friendly.

My favorite diner in my hood! I love there waffles, the reuben, and the burgers best. Everytime I go in there they always go out of there way to make me feel welcome. Every neighborhood needs a place like this bec this is what a neighborhood is about! read more