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    Lion's Milk

    4.4 (202 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LION'S MILK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Inside
    Annie B.

    Food/drinks: yum! I tried the salep with a shot of espresso, it's like chai without sweetness and less spice. Also got a Turkish bagel, which was okay! I would try the burek next time There's different kinds of Turkish pastries + bagels to choose from Atmosphere: verryyyyy cute. There's 2-3 back tables for working and some seating with small tables in the front + outside Service: good & friendly Price: normal for NY

    Shitty art /:
    Kimia F.

    I absolutely adore this cafe and their drink menu that changes seasonally. There is seating in the back as well as outside in front. They strike a nice balance of laptop use by banning it for most, but not all, tables on weekends. Allowed at all tables on the weekdays. Its positioning on the street means there's tons of great daylight that hits the outside seating so even during cold seasons it can be usable. This is one of my favorite features. I'm writing this review for a specific reason. The only thing is that I implore the owner to reconsider the artwork. It really ruins the neighborhood vibe by having Bored Ape Yacht Club / NFT / generative AI art everywhere. It really cheapens the experience. I think it would be lovely if they leaned into their roots with some real Turkish artists. I love their more small-cafe touches like dried pampas grass in repurposed wine bottles. But having so many TV screens of this art disrupts the cozy neighborhood vibe.

    Lavender coffee
    Katherine O.

    So cute. Good coffee. Tables inside and outside ... the coffee cups are a little small

    Spinach & Feta
    Annalise W.

    This review is not for the coffee. Similar to some other reviews, the place is cute, but food & drink was a bit underwhelming. There's a lot of coffee shops nearby and I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come here. The inside is small, no seating. However, there are a few tables outside that are perfect when the weather is nice. I ordered an iced matcha with oat milk. I've had worse and I've had better - it leaned more towards the grassy flavor profile, but not bitter. It was watery though which I didn't like. Food-wise, I wouldn't come just for the food. It's a bit underwhelming. I got the mini feta roll - I would skip. Feta texture was rubbery, even warmed up. Baklava was ok, but would skip. The spinach feta pastry was pretty good - salty & buttery and the pastry was nice & flaky.

    Latte
    Mara K.

    I think the ambience of this place is excellent. It is an ideal coffee shop to work out of. The service was also very quick and good. But of course, the most important part... coffee was not very strong. An iced latte with oat milk ran me just over $8 dollars before tip. I don't know how many espresso shots they're pulling for their standard latte but I can tell you it's not enough.

    Deepthi T.

    Lion's Milk is a small coffee shop tucked in Williamsburg with such nice indoor and outdoor seating. I found myself walking in for a hot coffee on a rainy day. The space was filled with folks working from home and chatting about work. I got a flat white which blew me away- the coffee was bold and so smooth. The lighting in the space and music was very relaxing and chill. I highly recommend a visit. They have plenty of seating, if it's nice out I bet the backyard area would be so nice to sit and yap

    Chai
    Annie L.

    I'm a bus away from Williamsburg and usually work remotely, so I decided to come here to do work on a Monday afternoon. This is my second time visiting, as my first visit was on a Saturday and they don't allow laptops on the weekends. During both visits, the drinks were just okay. On the Saturday visit, I got an Iced Oat Matcha Latte. I found the matcha to be rather powdery. There was way more oat milk than matcha too, so the flavor wasn't very potent. During this recent visit, I got an Iced Chai. Again, the milk ratio was overwhelming so the chai flavor didn't stand out. The next time I come back, I'd probably opt for a coffee-based drink. However, the ambiance was very nice. My first time visiting, I just got my drink and went, but this time around, I was able to sit down indoors and do work for a couple of hours until near close. The wi-fi was reliable, but it was hard to find a seat that was close to an outlet, especially since a lot of the table spaces were shared. A nice place to work, but I'd suggest coming earlier if you want to camp out and work all day. Otherwise, it's a nice place to stop by with a friend for coffee and a chat.

    Iced Vanilla Oat Latte (~$8)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: Iced Vanilla Oat Latte (~$8): includes ice (+50¢), vanilla syrup (+50¢), and oat milk (+$1) Aya's take: Cozy cafe with a decent amount of seating in the back. I also didn't realize it was an NFT cafe but the artwork makes more sense now. ~$8 is a bit steep for a latte but I will say it was exceptionally made. The espresso was rich and smooth, the vanilla syrup gave it a subtle sweetness, and the oat milk made it creamy. I didn't understand the charge for getting the latte iced but after the first sip, I found it worth a try. I'm not sure if this would be my go-to due to price and proximity, but if you're in the area, this is a great stop for your caffeine fix.

    Melinda H.

    Cute place, but for me the food just missed the mark. We had the simit & borek & neither one were very impressive sadly. I also tried the Salep for the first time. I hadn't had it before so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it was good!

    iced latte
    Julia H.

    I did not realize this was an NFT cafe until it was pointed out to me which really threw me off. Overall, light airy interior mostly white and glass which is a nice feel! I went around 11 am on Sunday and it wasn't too crowded but there were definitely people. I ordered an iced coffee and immediately upon picking it up I knew it would be way too milky. It seemed only to have one shot of espresso when it was clearly more than 8 oz. Seems like they are a pastry joint so perhaps worth coming for the food another time!

    Grace L.

    It's a cute cafe, but a little disappointed with the drinks. Also note that they have wifi, but no laptops on the weekend. Plenty of seating in the back though, it wasn't hard to find a seat on the weekend around noon. Service was ok. Salep ($6) - I was so excited to try this since I've been searching for it since I tried it back in Istanbul way back when. This one tasted super milky and lightly like chai and cinnamon. The flavor was too light and the consistency wasn't as thick as I remembered.

    Feta and tomato sandwich
    Olivia R.

    Really yummy coffee and unique Turkish pastries. There's a decent amount of seating inside and outside

    Alexa T.

    This coffee shop is super cute! I got a vanilla latte and it was yummy. It wasn't too sweet. There isn't a ton of seating. There's a counter with some bar stools. There are also some tables but it's more communal so you'd have to share seating.

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    This is my fave spot! I love the Turkish flatbreads and the coffee is the best in town

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    Great sandwiches on that simit bread! I especially like the one with sausage. Very good for breakfast.

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    Great place to work, with free wifi and well air conditioned in the summer. Get the mini feta roll heated up!!

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    5 years ago

    Cool little corner cafe. Got a cold brew and granola. Both were very tasty. Similarly priced to the cafes in the area

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    Excellent snacks to have with a good cup of coffee and they have a great sitting inside.

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    7 years ago

    Very exotic coffee shop. Good vibe for sitting down and chilling out, after long walk for shopping at Williamsburg.

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    6 years ago

    This place is amazing! Grabbing a cup of coffee and a savory potato borek has quickly become the highlight of my week.

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