Thank you dear God! Fiiiiinaaaaally good people, really great food, good vibes at this location. Many have tried to create a coffee place/restaurant here and many have failed. I have to say that one of the reason has to be the BAD BAD attitude and weird and awkward vibes, rude staff and rude pretentious prices. No feeling for the neighborhood and it's people. We have been waiting for this kind of place, for Ix Cafe for more then a decade! Thank you guys! read more

Excellent soups. Prices are very fair. The wait time for food preparation isn't too long. Delivery is also usually pretty quick. We just ordered their frozen red sangria, and wow!! Great price and a strong drink. Highly suggest before going to the park, or after. read more

Every other week, I crave their Cubano sandwich. It's always consistent, and hits the right spot. The salad with their dressing is pretty tasty, too! The owner/chef is a great guy with an excellent taste in cooking!! I definitely recommend this place to everyone. read more

This place is preTTy amazing. I walked past this place a few time before going in and I always assumed it was just another Mexican restaurant/bar just from the looks on the outside. After sitting and working here (yes, free WIFI) for the past 5 hours, I can easily say that they have a great atmosphere. It's not crowded - spacious benches and seating for two all along the wall. There are two high tables towards the back. Uplifting/chill music, South American tapestries, and decor, the waitress is super friendly, and once in a while a young toddler chanting "cupcake, cupcake, cupcake". You get that family business vibe here. Best of all, the food is beyond expectations (and for this area, right next to the Q train), it's more than decent. Most menu items are below $12 and you get a range of sandwiches, fresh omelets that look so perfectly oval, hot cacao in 5 different variations, fresh baked goods on the counter, etc. Why doesn't this place have more reviews? read more

Ix is a place that you have to check out if you're in the PLG area. The decoration is warm and cozy and the food is simply amazing! Everything that I had tried there have been simply delicious, apart from the food, they also have a barista and a dessert bar. read more

Flavorful and friendly. Tres leches cake was perfect. There's a mural of a tiger in the back

Authentic and unpretentious, delicious and cozy. We found them upon reading a New Yorker review on them. We are lucky to live just 15 minutes away, but I have friends who would travel from Hell's kitchen to eat there. Don't ever change, Ix:)! read more

Love love love this place. Food is always amazing! The desserts are so fresh and yummy. Tres leches cake is to die for. The Cuban sandwich is really good as well it's probably what i order the most from here. Thank you IX for always being consistent read more

Super unique flavors in the soups and sandwiches. Amazing find in authentic Brooklyn!

Soup so good i get food envy when i see other people order it. Doubles as great coffee shop when i need a croissant and caffeine but their lunch & dinner menu should not be missed. Fun staff and quick service. Outside counter service and dog bowl for those with four legged friends. read more

I really like this place. Something about it is so cozy and nice. The servers are calm and cool and keep to themselves, but don't hesitate to provide something when you ask. Their hot chocolate is the bomb. One time, I simply had to use the restroom and they were totally genial about it. I'll def be making this one of my neighborhood go to's. read more

Ix Cafe serves delicious coffee and hot chocolate, baked goods, and a large selection of filling cafe food including soups, sandwiches, omelettes, salads, and more. It is all delicious, it is all well-priced, and it is all true to the authentic story of Jorge Cardenas, a Guatemala native who lived some years in Berlin and now resides in NYC. (read his story in some of the articles about Ix Cafe in various NY publications). After visiting Guatemala for a week, I made it a point to seek out Guatemalan food in NYC. Ix Cafe fit the bill and then some. The space itself is gorgeous, featuring a dramatic hand-painting jaguar mural on the back wall of the cafe. If I didn't live so far away in Bushwick, I would be back more often. Go! read more

I'm a huge fan of this Guatemalan café. Great coffee and authentic Mesoamerican-style cocoa, if you're into that. Very good food. I love their omelets (cooked in the French style, fluffy and yellow, not browned) and their Central American hot sauce (closer to Chinese hot pepper oil than to Mexican salsa). Their homemade caramel sandwich cookies are excellent. The staff is sweet and hospitable. It's a great place to concentrate and work on the weekdays, but note that they have a "screen-free" policy on the weekends. The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars out of 5 is their climate-control issues. The place is poorly insulated or something. In the winter, the inside can get quite cold, but I don't really mind that. I'm a fat guy, and I can wear a sweater or something indoors in I need to. But in the summer, the place can be unbearably hot for me! I got a lot of work done here last summer, but I was always sweating and couldn't stay too long. I hope they get some kind of air condition or better system of ventilating the place. Because if they do, this place will be perfect. read more

one of those rare gems. impeccable atmosphere, food, and service. from their drinks to their soups and sandwiches and desserts, it really is hard to go wrong. love the tuna caper sandwich on a summer day, and their soups in the winter. try the jalapeño tamarind mimosa and their chamoy popsicle. i love their staff. will be here all summer read more

Ix restaurant is a perfect example of a place to have a small coffee or chocolate with a sandwich or omelet with Guatemala flavors. The chef chose to present the best of Guatemala. A so delicate cuisine that mix sweet and salty things. I had a delicious omelet with fig, honey, and cheese, so creative and excellent mix. read more

The queso is amazing. Same with the stew. So good it was worth it it slurp down hot soup on a 90 degree day.

Beautiful aesthetic and expansive menu of delicious food for breakfast/lunch/brunch, including omelettes, soups, sandwiches, and fun drinks - enjoy the experience! read more

Ix Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is hit and miss. Coffee is awful for some reason even though they serve la Colombe. But the chicken soup is perfect for when you are dead sick. Other than that not sure if there is anything special about them. read more

Great place to grab a bite to eat near Prospect Park. The Beleza sandwich was tasty. Passion fruit and peach sangrias were refreshing. I will be back to try the stews and hot chocolate. read more

Came from jersey and I needed a place to stay. 10/10 best place to be Nice ambiance, nice servers, and relatively quiet read more

I had the pleasure of eating at IX on Saturday afternoon. The restaurant is clean and brightly lit with Guatemalan mementos throughout. The food is just wonderful. I had a delicious shrimp soup with rice and my friend had Pepian. I took my friends there because they were missing their Guatemalan home cooking. This did not disappoint them. They were so happy. They loved the food. Best part was the kind and welcoming staff who chatted us up. The chef even gave my friends a little Guatemalan home made hot sauce. What a fantastic meal and a wonderful little jewel of a restaurant. read more

Good God these folks can cook. My whole family loves the caldo tlalpeno rojo, from my toddler to my mother. We had the hot cider today and it was out of this world. Everything here is always so perfect and delicious, and the service is truly superb, friendly and smooth. We love you, Ix! read more

Beautiful cafe & restaurant. I came in for coffee and ended up ordering a full breakfast! I got an iced latte (very rich expresso flavors) and a delicious goat cheese, fig, macadamia omelette. It was so delicious and came with a side salad and some blue corn tortillas. I would definitely come back for dinner! read more

One of my favorite places in the neighborhood. Their sandwiches and desserts are fantastic, but the main dish - soups - is just something out of this world, and literally saved us through cold winters. read more

Green salad with bacon and mushrooms, Except there's NO BACON, just "bacon bits". About a half teaspoon, sprinkled around. This salad originally had real bacon pieces. I guess the owner is cutting corners, gotta pay those investor dividends... read more

The best restaurant in New York CITY! George who is the chef here is a genius. His food brings me so much comfort,love and passion! It's definitely a go to for me! All the soups are amazing and the cheeses are fire! He can do no wrong :) read more

Hands-down, Ix is a gem in this neighborhood. I've tried everything from mocha lattes to coffee to their legendary soups (I'm not even a soup person) to egg dishes and sandwiches, and it's all been top notch. I'm not an easy customer, either. I don't eat meat but most dishes can be made without, even the soups, and still have a ton of flavor and complexity. They use in-house syrups and this crazy mocha from South America that is more delicious than any other chocolate drink I've had. In addition to the creative hot chocolates there are now creative mimosas! The staff and owner are so friendly and it really feels like a neighborhood spot. Kid-friendly. Outdoor window to order food if you have a dog, with a water dish there. So glad this space may finally be getting some long-term love after seeing so many places come and go in recent years. read more

My wife and I both love Ix Café! It's a beautifully designed Guatemalan inspired café just blocks from beautiful Prospect Park. Our "go to" dish is the Caldo Ix which just might be the best chicken soup I've ever had in a restaurant. It's chock full of tender white meat chicken, carrots, potatoes and corn. Although seasoned to perfection, it is served with diced onions and lime on the side; which I do recommend adding to bring it to the next level. And, if you're having the soup to combat the effects of a cold, ask for their hot pepper sauce. Cold germs are no match. I have to admit that, most of the time, I'm trying to follow a vegetarian diet. Ix has some great vegetarian sandwiches and soup options. Since it's a Guatemalan run establishment, you have to try their hot chocolate. And, yes, their pastries are delicious! My only complaint is the folks who hog up tables with their laptops and coffee for hours on end, but I do believe Ix is trying to address that situation. Go, it's a gem, and we need to support places like this! read more

Great food, ambiance and service. I highly recommend the huevos rancheros and kimchi soup!

Came here for the first time and we're surprised. Service is exceptional. Food is wonderful and portions are generous. Very interesting cuisine. Definitely will come again. read more

Give me your passion fruit juice shake smoothie thing in all it's tangy deliciousness you sidewalk purveyor of excellent cocoa you.

Unique assortment of flavors in both the beverages and food. Outstanding coffee and Guatemalan delicacies. I had never tried this type of food before and can't wait to go back. A nice treat. read more

Wanted a breakfast sandwich to go, and she said she didn't have it, but she did have a rude attitude to give instead. At least the Stumptown Coffee was good - but the condescending demeanor is enough for me to not want to even try the food. Mornings are hard enough. read more

The Chef at Ix is really talented and passionate. He's sharing all kinds of special treats from his childhood and Mayan delicacies. When you interact twith him or even catch glimpses of him you can see how delighted he is to be making food for the customers. I recommend trying anything on the menu that you've never heard of... it will delight your tastebuds and broaden your horizons! For example I'm still thinking about that Zingy popsicle with chile and pepitas....and it's really no longer popsicle weather. Or just get one of the homemade and healthful soups if you need the comfort of something more familiar. Even simple things, like the omelets are just perfect. Also, everyone who works here is lovely. read more

Rawr. This place is probably one of the healthiest options in this neck of the woods. Dope coffee. Dope food (try the soups too!). Dope people. You know. read more

I just pray that gentrification doesn't take this place away. The food is fresh and creative, lightyears ahead of your basic brunch. The atmosphere is lovely, with beautiful murals and music. It reminds me of the best Bohemian spots you can visit in the jungle or on the beach in your travels: sophisticated, but authentic and chill. Get the carrot ginger soup. read more

This is my on-the-go neighborhood coffee spot and I hope it never goes away, because it's one of those spots that become incorporated in your daily routine. The kind where you walk in, know the barista and chef, and know exactly what pastry is left at whatever hour. You take your first sip of that Colombo coffee, and you know your day is about to start. The interior is quite cute, relaxed, and cozy. I've never gotten the chance to spend much time sitting there, but oftentimes I see people sipping coffee away and reading a book or working on their laptop. On Sunday's there's a bigger family crowd that will have full sit-down meals. Lots of dog walkers hang around here since the park is so near. IX Café is a coffee shop full of strangers, yet somewhat familiar faces - your home away from home. read more

Recently went for brunch. Such friendly staff, great music playing, and excellent food.

I've had 2 items here and both were our-of-this-world. The mocha was one of the most delicious things I've ever tasted in my life, and I really enjoyed the soup (and especially appreciate that all soups can be made vegetarian!) The owners are also so warm and friendly! read more

My third time today walking into this little Cafe/Restaurant. Have already tried the Green Eggs Sandwich with a side of Greens and Iced Coffee ! So delicious! Also have had the Caprese Sandwich as well and was also delicious. I didn't give IX 5 stars only because the first time I visited the gentleman that took my order forgot my coffee. He then sat on the counter to eat completely forgetting my coffee. But overall, I enjoyed it! read more