We met a friend for breakfast who's been living in the neighborhood for many years. She recommended Cousin John's. She's been coming to their place sincemit was down the street and was a really small bakery/cafe. We'd never been and came here on her suggestion. It was fantastic choice. Walking in there were plenty of free tables on a Thursday morning, and we sat far from the front door on a cold winter day. The counter displaynofmcake, cookies and pastries is really gorgeous. Cousin John's offers table service with an extensive menu with omelets, pancakes, French toast and salad. Our server was helpful and very patient with us making our selections. I chose The Berkeley omelette which was pretty good. It came with a delicious salad and fried potatoes that weren't too greasy. Our group also ordered the build your own 3 egg omelette and avocado toast with 2 eggs on top. I also wanted to taste the French toast and I ordered 1 piece. It was all very tasty and satisfying, we left feeling really good. My black coffee was very good and my wife enjoyed her latte with almond milk. The price for our meal was reasonable. I'd highly recommend Cousin John's. read more

Came in a little after 8pm on a Saturday for some baked goods. Young man at the counter was nice and helped us out. Cannoli: 5/5 delicious. Shell was perfectly crunchy and the filling was tasty Walnut brownie: 1/5. Consistency was more like cake than brownie, and a dry cake at that. Black and white cookie: 3/5. Good, but would not go out of my way for it. read more

Came by for pastries and coffee on a Saturday afternoon. They had an Easter special of hot cross buns which were alright. Also tried some almond bread which was okay too. Good amount of seating though! read more

Cousin John's Cafe & Bakery - Hot cross bun - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I had an amazing experience at Cousin John's Café & Bakery in Brooklyn. We ordered the pancetta eggs Benedict, and it was outstanding. the pancetta was perfectly cooked and wonderfully savory. We also tried the fresh squeezed orange juice, which was refreshing, and the ideal compliment to the meal. The service was surprisingly impressive. The staff was attentive and kind, bringing water right away and offering complimentary chocolate raisin bread with cranberry jam (available only on Sat/Sun 9am-3pm), which was such a thoughtful and delicious fall touch. The bakery section is incredible. They offer everything from cakes and tarts to cannolis made to order, crème brûlée, crumb cake, mini key lime pies, lobster-tail pastries and everything looked absolutely amazing and high quality. All in all, Cousin John's delivers excellent food, exceptional service, and an impressive bakery selection. Highly recommended I'll definitely be back! read more

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We walked in after dinner for dessert. They have plenty of seating and the place was basically empty on a weekday. I ordered the lemon meringue which was good and on the sweeter side. My friend got the creme brulee, which was not good. I would only come back if I was in the neighborhood and needed a casual spot to sit/hangout after dinner. read more

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Have to agree with all the reviews regarding poor customer service. Staff seem like they couldn't have cared less about customer satisfaction. The manner and approach leave much more to be desired. Customer requests are sourly accommodated. There is no care with handling merchandise. It's just dessert, but when you're paying market price for anything, you expect some level of service. The overall experience is off putting. What a shame, considering how the desserts are worth returning for. The baked goodies are delicious--chocolate eclairs, pies, cakes, pastries--everything is high quality and reliably tasty. Not too sweet either, which is important. The cakes and pies are on a sweeter side, but pastries are more decadent and balanced in flavor. Lovely decor in the winter--it's a pleasure to enjoy dinning indoors. read more

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I loved how cozy the atmosphere was at Cousin John's! My mom and I came here for Sunday brunch, and we both agreed it reminded us of my college town with the way the restaurant was set up. We sat at a the counter, but there were also a lot of tables. The servers were great and got our food out to us super quick! We both got the eggs florentine- one of their brunch specials on the weekends. It was delicious, and everything I needed in a breakfast. The croissant was fresh and flakey and paired well with the poached eggs, hollaindaise, and sautéed spinach. My mom got the breakfast potatoes and I got the salad. I loved the flavor of the breakfast potatoes. Usually I dip them in ketchups but I didn't feel like they needed it with the flavor from the tomatoes, peppers, and onions they were cooked with. I will definitely come back to Cousin John's cafe and bakery. It's the perfect place to get brunch with family and friends. read more

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I can't believe it's been 11 years since I've been to this bakery again. Time flies. My husband and I stopped by this bakery last night to pick up some desserts. I'm always in the mood for something sweet...24/7. They had display cases with scrumptious cookies, cakes, pie-like desserts, tarts and creme brulee. I bought a blueberry tart for hubby and a key lime mousse pie for me. We both enjoyed our desserts very much. I would definitely buy desserts from this place again next time I'm in the area. The desserts were reasonably priced. The service was excellent. The staff behind the counter were helpful and professional. read more

Cousin John's Cafe & Bakery - Key lime mousse pie - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Extremely disappointing. We were extremely excited to try this place due to all the great reviews online but I should have just kept driving. We walked in to an almost empty place with one girl at the counter that didn't even acknowledge or make eye contact with us. I had to greet her and ask about the cookies. Now to the cookies- extremely hard! They all tasted like the can Toulouse cookies you can break apart and buy from Walmart. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Haven't tried the food yet. It might be excellent for all I know. However, the pink haired lady was too rude for me to come back. Sorry. The owner is super friendly and I'll be back at his taco shop a couple of doors down. I went to Cousin John's solely at his recommendation. Unfortunately, no matter how great these 3 desserts I bought taste, they will all be tainted because pink haired lady was too rude and selfish to let me actually eat my cheesecake in the store despite there being 10 minutes left to close. If she was polite about it, this would be entirely different. She was unnecessarily condescending and short with me. Fire or re-train her, and I'll come back and buy many more desserts. As long as she is there, I won't ever be. read more

I had a party for my wife 65th birthday and her retirement on Sunday. On Friday we found out that the people who were supposed to provide the case weren't going to be able to win (that's another review). Call up Cousin Johns on Friday and told them we needed a sheet cake for 100 for Sunday afternoon. The answer? No problem! They made an absolutely gorgeous cake that was also totally delicious. I think it's the best sheet cake I've ever had a party like that. They put two beautiful pictures that we had in fondant on the cake. When I called to pick up, they said, would you like us to write something too and they added at the last minute at the last minute, no problem no extra cost. Thanks for making a special day perfect! read more

Cousin John's Cafe & Bakery - Chocolate mousse sheet cake for 100 - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A must place to visit! Scrumptious food! Great service! Wonderful ambience! The owner is very hospitable Breakfast and Lunch!! The best potato salad ever amazing chicken salad and the eggs Florentine on a delicious buttery croissant was amazing. We could not leave without buying a few pies and cookies . read more

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Had to wait around in the area before driving someone home. It was around 7p. Searched for a pastry and tea kind of place. So glad I found this charming spot. Amazing home baked goods and coffee and tea selections. They also have a diner type menu for meals. Very cozy chill spot. Wish something like this was where I live. Friendly low key staff. Clean. A good amount of seating Definitely worth seeking out. read more

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Delicious pies and bakery I have a Latte with half and half Love their variety Love the strawberry shortcake read more

Unfriendly hostile worker. I asked the worker what ganache is since they had the chocolcate ganache. And she said "It's just chocolate". How can you hire people who don't know how the items are made? read more

The food the pastries are oh so good I've been coming here when they had the smaller space now the new space is everything.

Some items are good and some are really dry. The brownie had no moistness and it was super dry. Seems like their quality is declining over time read more

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Been here a few times and the customer service and quality of the food is hit or miss. The ladies taking your name on the weekends are friendly as is most of the staff but what is lacking is front of house staff and their inability to manage a packed restaurant. We had to ask for bread basket and cutlery and then with my food the eggs which were part of a benedict dish were overcooked and not runny at all. I also never got a refill on my coffee. The table next to us also ended up getting their order completely wrong. read more

Cousin John's is a great neighborhood spot. Definitely recommend to try the key lime pie! ‍

Smelled great and seemed very popular. They gave us a fifteen minute wait time for a table for four, which was fine. A half hour later we were still waiting, which again was fine. But then they started sitting people who were after us on the wait-list at two sets of two tops right next to each other. They kept telling us fifteen minutes. We waited an hour before we finally left because when we tried to bring it to the staff's attention, they tried to act like they didn't understand what the issue was and were rude and told us to keep waiting. No thanks. read more

Worst service ever! We waited for almost an hour for a table only to have them seat three other tables before us including two tables of two next to each other (we were a group of four). When we finally went up to the counter to inquire about why the other tables were being seated before us, we received no apologies, just attitude. Will never go back. read more

Absolutely rude. A call was placed to order a birthday cake, strawberry shortcake on early Sunday evening January 4th, 2026. The person on the call was extremely rude. When confirming the order and time of pick up, the worker states, "well that's the time YOU gave ME!" Completely combative behavior for no reason. When asked what is her name, she hung up. Easy to say we will cancel and never order from this spot again. read more

I ordered raspberry pie. Instead, I was sold an oversized raspberry jam cookie with a lot of sugar. There was so much sugar, one swallow hurt my stomach. The layer of jam was so thick, the knife stuck to it. A ton of sugar in the crust and an additional ton in the raspberry jam. Echh! At one time, pre-renovation, their pastries and cakes were to die for. It seems, from my recent experience, those days are gone. I won't return again. read more

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Sunny cafe on the corner of a brownstone block not far from Flatbush Avenue. Order at the counter and tell the staff where you are sitting and they will bring your food and drinks to you. The staff are all very sweet and helpful. There's a large range of pastries and cakes that are home made and a smaller selection of breakfast items and salads and sandwiches. We stopped by for coffee and my husband grabbed a huge slab of crumb cake, coffee was good and so was the cake. We stopped by again for a quick lunch later that day and managed to grab one of their outside tables, which was the perfect spot to people watch on a sunny day. I had a BLT and did a $2.00 upgrade that gave me a portion of skillet style potatoes with onions and peppers. The sandwich was generously filled and came in seeded challah. The toasted challah was a little dry, but I did enjoy the sandwich and the potatoes were very tasty. Portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. I'd definitely stop by for coffee and cake if I were in the neighborhood again. read more

Cousin John's Cafe & Bakery - BLT with potatoes. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Was in the neighborhood and you know I can't refuse trying a fresh filled cannoli when they're available. This one in particular has a really nice looking aesthetic and the cream is soft, meaning that it really is freshly filled which I very much approve of. While not the best tasting cannoli I've had, it is pretty good by most standards and the rest of the cafe is nice. I also got a slice of the mousse cake and that was pretty good too. read more

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Recently I bought swril cheese cake I paid $47 ,I ask the person who served that is this cake fresh she said yes it was prepared today I came home try with my family that was not fresh it taste like it's been there for long time very disappointing never again to this place read more

Inept. I haven't been here for years but stopped in for a coffee to meet someone from work. 1. Their espresso machine is broken so they can't serve any espresso or espresso drinks. The waitress failed to mention this and just brought me an American coffee. 2. They can't heat milk. Don't have a microwave (!!!) and no ability to simply heat up milk in a pan. 3. Utensils in a napkin on the table but no spoon until I asked. It's a coffee shop guys, come on! 4. Rock solid butter pats are impossible to spread. Automatic deduction of a star. 5. Tabasco hot sauce. Would put them to zero stars but yelp only allows one minimum. This place just looks like someone started dialing it in years ago and they're coasting. Won't be back. read more

Cousin John's Cafe & Bakery - This is a cafe au lait apparently. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came into cousin johns bakery today to pick up a 8 inch glazed strawberry cheesecake for my son's teacher . I called around 7:15 am to make the order, and picked up the cake around 8:15 am . The bakery is small, very calm and clean . There wasn't to many people there as I went when they first opened . I did not wait at all to be serviced .They have a variety of sweet treat options , cakes cupcakes cookies coffee and food I was only supposed to go there to pick up a cake and I gave in and purchased their ham and cheese on a croissant, and their apple crumb slice . I must be very honest and say the apple crumb slice was very good mosit and not to sweet. The ham and cheese croissant was also good just a bit on the salty side for my tasting and that is why I stared at 4. I will definitely be back to this small but very very cozy bakery. read more

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Honestly who still sells cake slices under $6 anymore? We snagged a slice of the chocolate ganache cake in 2024 for just $5.75 that was enough for 2 to share since it was so rich. The mini pies were also great (blueberry) and was also less than $6. Consider me a fan! read more

I've been meaning to come back to cousin John's for a while. It's such a cute cafe! Perfect for a casual weekend breakfast or brunch and decent food. I just got a blueberry muffin and iced americano since I wanted something a bit lighter and both were perfect. Service was quick and friendly. Do didn't eat inside this time, but there still looked like there was space. They also have a ton of other bakery goods that I'm excited to try at some point! read more

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The pastries are always good. I have been going there 30 years. The first was for a birthday cake for my 7 year old daughter.

Lovely place for lunch on a weekday. I had the vegetable quiche which was delicious, especially the crust. It comes with a side salad with a dressing that's a bit thick but good. My husband had the feta salad which enjoyed. He also ordered a side of basil bread which he said was tasty. The decaf Americano was delicious and fresh. The waiter was attentive. There is a service charge on the bill that the waiter removed because we paid by debit not credit charge. read more

One of my breakfast places when I visit Brooklyn. Recommended this place to family snd friends and they recommended it family and friends. This never disappointed. Wonder service and a cute little spot upstairs and bakery downtown. read more

Great coffee and cannolis in Brooklyn! Casual atmosphere, seating is tight though as this place is popular, even in the PM. Order at the counter and take to your table. Met one of the owners, nice guy! read more

To be fair to the abrupt server, it was a hectic day with little time for a hello. The coffee was nicely made. They clearly use high quality beans and have a high quality espresso machine. Their cheesecakes are to die for. They one with the pistachio crumbles on the crust was worth the trip. Cute space. Nice for a quick dessert date. I would go back. read more

I had vanilla latte which was spectacular! We had a checkerboard cookie, buttery and crisp! We got counter service and sat outside. It was would have liked to sit inside but you can't order at the counter and sit in. I will definitely be returning and trying more pastries. read more

Cousin John's is THE spot! There's a very friendly vibe and it is clear to see that everyone is enjoying it! The bakery items and lattes are incredible. I can't get enough of this place. read more

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Horrible the cake is dry and tasteless, if you tell them to write Happy Birthday on the cake they won't they will leave it blank. They hang up on you if you call and complain and do nothing about it. After years of coming here this is not somewhere I will be supporting again. Horrible downhill quality and disgusting customer service. read more

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The food at Cousin John's is fine, it isn't bad at all but, sadly, it fits the tradition of Park Slope restaurants: hinting at greatness but honestly pretty ordinary. That fine, honestly. I don't need my local breakfast spot to be worthy of write ups in The Infatuation. The bigger issue is they the signage that greets you at the entry way and the register is confusing and unclear. Do I sit? Is there table service? Do I pick my own table? Is there a menu? Where is it? Where do I order...? And.... Every single time I've been here they get something wrong on my order. Not intentional; not egregious but little thing: wrong kind of toast, mayonnaise (when I requested no mayo). Etc, Little things that just make your comfort spot a bit less comfortable. The other run-of-the-mill diners in the neighborhood... are just as good and the staff may actually be much nicer and more helpful. read more

Lots of sweet treats. They have a lunch menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, and breakfasty things like waffles, pancakes and French toast, but the kitchen closes at 3pm. In other words, you can come here in the evening but only for sweets and drinks. The waffles are good. Gender neutral restroom. Friendly staff. read more