D'Amico and Esposito's are two Carroll Gardens institutions not to be missed (and one of the main reasons I decided to make CG my home over a decade ago). I didn't realize how critical DAmico was to my daily life until they closed for renovations for over 2 months earlier this year. It was supposed to be a 2 week closure so I wisely bought 3 weeks of coffee to cover the gap. When my beans ran out and they still hadn't reopened I panicked and was forced start buying beans Starbucks (oh the horror!), Stumptown (oh so overrated), Gorilla (oh so burned tasting), and Blue Bottle (oh so good but so ridiculously overpriced). The remaining 6 weeks that they were closed were dark days for me (and anyone who had to deal with me then). Thankfully D'Amico is back and better than ever (well the best days were when they had their roaster out front, which some anonymous prick filled a complaint and forced them to remove). It looks like their new roaster is ready to be fired up and finally roasting will be back in their actual store. While prices have gone up slightly they are still incredibly cheap for the quality of coffee you get. I recommend the Vienna beans which are only $10 a pound. Definitely the best coffee in NYC. read more

The White Christmas Holiday Blend iced coffee may sound like an oxymoron, but once you have it, you don't care because it is on point! I hope they keep this blend as an iced option all summer. Christmas in July! read more

This is my neighborhood shop for acquiring the coffee bean that I love so much. The atmosphere is old school and the service is speedy. The other day when I went to buy my french roast and mocha java, there were a group of neighborhood gentlemen reminiscing about days gone by, family friends and local business. I felt like I had popped into a bit of a time warp, a time before the neighborhood was full of young professionals pushing strollers. Though not pushing a stroller, and currently unemployed, I felt like a bit of a outsider. The days of the Brooklyn social clubs has faded (the real ones, not the trendy Smith Street bar), but this place has an air of that old community. The local flavor is in the beans. read more

This is a down to earth, super chill coffee spot with a relaxed vibe in the Park Slope area, where cafes like this are hard to come by. You'll usually find a group of the local Italians sitting inside and enjoying espressos. I've actually only tried the iced coffee, not even the cold brew, and enjoy the free refills they provide for in house customers. Some day I'll have to try everything else which looks delicious ! read more

I've lived in the neighborhood for 7 months and have walked past D'Amico several times, always loving the small talk I overhear from the men outside. Finally stopped in today and had the nicest conversations, helpful recommendations and sincere smiles- I walked out, sipped my first sip and said out-loud, "wow, now that's good coffee"! Thanks, D'Amico- just one more reason to love Carroll Gardens! read more

Last time I was in Brooklyn, I stopped in here to pick up some coffee to bring home and a few bags of beans for gifts. There is an abundance of different types of beans to choose from and the staff is very helpful, I chose my beans and specified if I wanted them ground or whole bean. It smells absolutely intoxicating in here. The coffee is truly from heaven. The prices are a little high but you get what you pay for. They also have other food items and drinks but every time I am in here I am instantly drawn to the amazing wall of coffee beans. If I lived in NY, I would always get my coffee from here. read more

Great coffee. We got the Brazilian beans and can't wait for our next round. The flavors are strong- in a good way. Groupon offers great deals here. read more

Hands-down the best coffee in the neighborhood, without any pretense. Bonus: The old Italian guys sitting in the back, chatting all day long. read more

Awesome coffee, roasted on site. The house roast, at $8.50 per pound, is a great deal.

Great ice coffee options. It's always good to be able to run in for a pick me up and the coffee here never disappoints.

Since the renovation, coffee prices have increased. Quality has not. Shiny, terribly overroasted beans do not make for a pleasant experience. The flavored coffees are...not good. I've always found the staff really friendly, but I simply cannot justify getting a cup of awful coffee at D'Amico, when I can go to Milk Bar and spend the same amount for Stumptown. Not recommended. read more

I walk 20 -30 minutes for this coffee. It aint pretentious hipster coffee and that's what's great. Im so tired of the hipster coffee spots where the coffee is so strong u thought it was medicine. Damico coffee is amazing. SO GOOD!!! Breakfast is kinda bomb too but i wish i could keep this place a secret. That's how much i dig it! read more

i give the owners of d'amico a zillion points for either resisting or ignoring coffee culture of the last 20 years. i mean, you walk in and they are roasting coffee beans in your face. like, if you are not careful you will fall into the roaster. then you navigate past the bags and barrels of beans, but not in a zabars yuppie sort of way - i think they just dont have room so they throw all this crap on the floor. and then, finally, if you want a cup of the freshly roasted organic free trade whatever, you have to get it yourself from a thermus in the univiting back of the store(!). like in a 7-11. needless to say, i think they cater more to the wholesale market or to regulars who could care less about coffee crema. with that said, i get my coffee beans from there because they are awesome and inexpensive (the regular blends are somewhere around $8/lb). read more

This the best cup of coffee I've have ever had. Its not an artsy starbuck-sy cup of high end overpriced coffee - its a regular cup of coffee perfectly made. Very fresh, very strong (not too strong) and very good. Imagine the best cup of coffee you ever had - It's like that. I can't go anywhere else, once you go there you can't go anywhere else. read more

Nice little place. They have no menu posted so it was interesting having someone name off several different options. The staff was very friendly and you could tell many of the guests who visited were true regulars. Atmosphere wasn't super great, but from what I gather its not so much a coffee shop as a bulk coffee stop. They do have food, I ended up getting a bacon, egg and cheese on a toasted 'everything' bagel. It was good. The vanilla latte I got was just ok. I don't know that specialty beverages are their thing, I'm sure a black cup of coffee would have been great. I'd visit again. read more

Great service and coffee. A staple in Carroll Gardens and the coffee is just absolutely amazing. I highly recommend to anyone on Court street read more

I work in the neighborhood and love coming here for coffee! They roast their own beans and have a variety of blends. My favorite is the White Christmas one. Not to tot my own horn but I am a coffee connoisseur and D'Amico has some of the best coffee in Brooklyn. If you're in the neighborhood make sure you pick up a cup. PURE BLISS baby! read more

Smells awful from the street, like something is on fire. I wish they would filter the smell before unloading on everyone in the neighborhood. read more

A coffee fanatic's wet dream. I set out upon regular pilgrimages to this Caroll Gardens caffeine cathedral, and it's become the only place from which I buy coffee. The "Red Hook Blend" and Brazil "Santos" dark roast make espresso that motivate me into utterances rivaling the diner scene in "When Harry Met Sally". NBC ranked D'Amico's "Best Coffee Roaster in NYC", a title they well deserve. read more

I haven't actually had any of the coffe (gillhhh) but I did have a lovely encounter with a guy working at the store. My friend and I were looking for a place to sit down and have some coffee/espresso with the pastries I just bought from Court St. Pastry (where the girl ringing me up suggested I try this place for coffee). There was a guy sweeping the front, and we noticed the chairs were packed on the tables. We asked if they were still open, and the guy said "Well....what do you want?" in a very nice way, like he was going to say they were closed, but he was willing to get us something quick. We told him we wanted to sit down and drink, so we would find somewhere else. Before we left, though, we asked him about any other places he knew to go to. He kindly told us to the way to The Chocolate Room (where did end up, and enjoyed immensely), and gave us directions (even though it was a few blocks down, not hard to find). Standing in the doorway, we could smell the heavenly roasted coffee. This place seemed super Mom'n'Pop Shop. I definitely want to come back and try their coffee, and I may perhaps even buy one of their coffee sampler packs online (four or five 1/2 lb. bags of different coffees to try, and a mug for $20!) read more

I love coffee and can I just say - Red Hook Blend is the best I've had. Can't wait to order more. I stopped in with a food tour and loved it. The owners were amazing and very personable. Love it! read more

I'v never been to the store but I just picked up a pack of coffee from a fashion show they were sponsoring and I'm glad I did! The smell is AMAZING! The taste is super smooth and fresh! Will be back for more! read more

The coffee is wonderful and the store smells heavenly. Wouldn't get my beans anywhere else!

Family-oriented shop that's very charming and has a wondrous coffee smell. The owner's incredibly friendly and the place seems to go way back in the neighborhood. A little gem worth visiting. read more

I know this place is all about coffee so take this review with a grain of salt: I ordered a simple takeout sandwich here and it took ten mins for them to make it (I was the only one there) and it was really bland. I guess I'll try a bag of beans next time. read more

A beloved friend and foodie sent me some "Red Hook" which one whiff from the bag and I was in love...... I have a method of dry rubbing meat for BBQ here in the Rockies and tonight I did a 1-2" thick ribeye and blended 2-3T of the 'Red Hook' into the rub.....the family is now sitting about like a bunch of gorged lions, rubbing their bellies and polishing off a spanish granache...which offset the flavors of the coffee in the rub.....this is beyond mere mortals' coffee...this is the java of the gods. Next I visit NYC and Brooklyn, you know I'm going to be spending my time and foodie budget in here. Kudos to D'Amico and my beloved friend for sharing! read more

Great coffee, Great atmosphere, Great people. plus, free wifi ;)

Old school coffee place, as in bitter espresso, extensive flavored coffee selection and milky cappuccinos.

I would go for their White Christmas coffee. Even though I had just had some strong chocolate I could taste all the subtle nodes of spices.

Old World coffee place. Once you walk through the door you are greeted with the aroma of coffee. I remember going to this place with my parent when I was 4 years old. That was a time when most people were still using percolators. It's a nice place to stop and have a freshly made expresso. read more

The smell is utterly intoxicating. When I ask friends to smell the freshly ground coffee I've just purchased, one whiff is all it takes... they start to swoon. I now purchase this coffee also as gifts for friends and family. This place is a gem. read more

I used a groupon here for $30 worth of coffee and was thoroughly impressed. I got a lot of coffee for that amount to bring home and it was pretty great. The ambiance there is relaxed and the cashier was very sweet and helpful. I loved the location because it was surrounded by other cute places to visit and have a beer or burger. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Another terrific small family run business that makes the neighbor. They roast their own coffees. The prices are excellent considering the quality and freshness. In the back of the shop, you can buy a cup of their custom blends. It is a very authentic old school place unlike the Starbucks and other chain stores that are invading Brooklyn. Highly recommended. ps I never tried the appetizing. The coffee is their thing. read more

Great coffee. Great peeps. Love coming to this neighborhood shop for my coffee beans!

This is a great store for buying coffee beans from a local business. They have coffees to suit all tastes. I can't speak for the foods, but those don't matter, because this is a coffee store. read more

Really enjoyed the aroma and atmosphere in this old school coffee shop. As a decaffeinated coffee drinker, I was disappointed with only one choice/"Light Columbian". Although it wasn't as robust as I was hoping for, it was definitely better than the decaf at Henry's, Ozzie's, and Dunkin Donuts. Dunkin Donuts offers soy milk however -- which is an extra bonus. Still, this was a very nice cup of joe. read more

History and charm, love popping in for a $2 ice coffee on a hot summer day. Friendly Carroll Gardens old timer loves to chat and give you a view of what the neighborhood was like back in the day. read more

D'Amico has reopened after a long renovation, and it is as amazing as ever! This is the best coffee in South Brooklyn, if not the entire city. (Try the Red Hook blend.) read more

Skipped what seemed like a year-long Amazon Local deal here, but regretted that because it smells wonderful in here (they grind their own coffee in-house, which neighbors lodged coffee complaints against). read more

Love this place! They recently renovated so everything looks great! If you like coffee, I highly recommend coming here to get it. They have a huge selection of coffee beans and best of all, they roast it themselves, so you're getting really fresh beans. In fact, unlike some places where their beans are dull looking because it's been sitting out on a counter for several weeks, when you handle the coffee beans from D'Amico the beans still have a sheen of oil on its surface, and your hands are slick from handling them =) They also have a cafe section where you can sit and order sandwiches/pastries. I haven't tried that, but will certainly be back soon to get the full experience! read more