This place has cute outdoor seating. They are dog friendly and laptop friendly, and have good customer service. What more could you ask for? Highly recommended! read more

My assumption is this is a chain. Hire more staff. There's no way there's people sitting down waiting for drinks to be made and a line. YGBFKM. read more

I needed a place to do some work while on a family trip to NYC, and Poetica was a short walk over the bridge from where I was staying. I was intrigued by the name since I was literally going there to work on poetry for my MFA. Both times I visited, the baristas were warm, friendly, and helpful. I ordered Iced Rose Poetica, which was delicious and perfectly balanced. The pastries and pierogies looked beautiful, though I didn't order any. I did my work, used the convenient printer service, and watched a constant bustle of happy locals stop in for their orders. It was a short walk to Prospect Park, so a great location. It's amazing how a good coffee shop can make you feel right at home! This one will always be memorable to me. read more

Poetica Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I came across this place as a break from a very long day. I was visiting the animal rescue in the neighborhood and wanted to stop for a quick snack and coffee break. Lovely, small place, but a ton of outdoor seating. There was seating outside, and in front of the cafe. I got a hot chai and my friend got a cappuccino, both satisfied our caffeine cravings and perked us up. We each got a pierogi, and that was a good warm snack to have on a cool summer day. They have wifi, a printer, and seem to be pretty dog friendly. There was dog treats inside and a water bowl outside. Would recommend coming here again for a catch up with a friend or if you just want to get out of the house and read in a cute cafe. read more

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Quaint little coffee shop over on Prospect Avenue providing a nice selection of coffee beverages and tea, also serving pastries, baked goods, snacks, etc. This review is based on my solo order of a cold brew this morning. Their coffee is really pretty good! I like a stronger brew and this was probably a 7 out of 10 on the chart. Customer service was fine - nothing crazy over the top - it was your average interaction... I was literally there for 3 minutes and with a simple order. Sort of tucked away if you're not looking for it - the space is cute and simple. As small as it is, there are two... yes two, separate outdoor spaces - one in front, consisting of a few tables and chairs with two large umbrellas, shading you from the sun should you choose. The other space is located on the side of the coffee shop - semi-enclosed for privacy, just in case you don't want to be front and center on the street. Coffee for your morning commute or arrival at Prospect Park is a no brainer - Poetica is literally half a block away from the F & G trains at the Fort Hamilton Parkway stop. So you can get a decent idea of how long it'd take you to get from Poetica to the entrance of Prospect Park SW (which is approximately a 5 block walk), here are some estimated times: * 17 minutes for the person with 3+ kids in tow * 9 minutes for the regular, NYC pace (even with shorter legs like I have) * 5 minutes for the casual jogger (although with coffee in hand, that might be a bit challenging) * 1 minute arrival time if you believe that anything is possible because well... it's 2020 Oh, and btw... social distancing, hand sanitizer, masks, etc. are in full effect at Poetica. Once the barista rings you up, they'll ask if you'd like to add a tip or not and if so, how much - they'll enter the amount so customers are not touching the iPad. Last but not least, they have punch cards available for frequent customers... and also a second location, (aka the OG Poetica), over on Smith Street. All good things with this new coffee shop in the neighborhood, and I'll be back. Give it a try! read more

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What a lovely new cafe! There are five small tables out front in the sun, and a shaded courtyard on the side, so there's plenty of outdoor seating. Friendly service and lots of delicious options. We will have to make many visits here to try everything. There are quiches! The only decent quiches we've found in Windsor Terrace. Mushroom, spinach, broccoli, zucchini and some others. There are also pirozhki (they call them pierogi but they're the little buns not the dumplings). They also have the most amazing gooey brownies. Espresso coffee is made properly here, and they have non-dairy milk options. There's a restroom indoors that you can use (wear your mask or the place could get shut down by the health department!!!). A short walk from the F/G subway stop. Hoping that this place does well enough to stick around for a long time. read more

Stopped at Poetica Coffee during a Saturday morning walk. A nice space to enjoy a coffee outside, but look elsewhere for food. Quality: It was a very strong Cold Brew, which is not always my favorite, but I still enjoyed it. I was less impressed by the food we ordered, the Egg & Scallion Pierogi. Pierogi is a terrible name for it because it is not one at all. It is a heavily breaded pastry, and ours was filled with egg salad, scallion, and a whole lot of dill. I would not recommend it. Quantity: Decent sized drink and treat. Value: $5.50 for a Large Cold Brew. $5.50 for Egg & Scallion Pierogi. Ambiance: Poetica Coffee locations always stand out with their bright and welcoming decor. We visited the one in Windsor Terrace, and it has a very spacious outdoor area. This is the ideal coffee shop if you have a dog with you, as there is a primary covered outdoor space and then several more tables with umbrellas in front. Crowd: Very slow flow on a weekend morning. Service: Friendly barista who was quick behind the counter. Parking: Tons of street parking. read more

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Great customer service, not a ton of indoor seating but if you can snag a seat, it's a great place to get some work done. The vibe is very cozy. Their chai latte was one of the best I've had in a while. The pierogis are just okay but I can overlook it. read more

Enjoyed a Sunday morning at this lovely cafe... got a cold brew and a turkey pomegranate sandwich- it was very delicious. The small backyard area Is a sweet spot to catch up on some work like I did. I would def come back to try other treats. read more

Poetica Coffee - Cold brew . - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Adorable cafe with great pastries! The man at the counter is super nice (the red haired person referred to in other reviews doesn't seem to work there anymore) & Poetica's pastries are delish, especially the cinnamon chip scones & almond croissants. (Get there at the right time & the scones are still warm.) I like that you can sit out front, inside, or in their enclosed patio. They also have a printer you can pay to use, a nice resource. read more

Poetica Coffee - Breakfast! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great service in a bright, cheery, stylish atmosphere. It's a little bit of a walk from my apartment, but on the way to Prospect Park and a nice change of pace from my usual haunts. Happy to see this new spot in the neighborhood! read more

In the neighborhood coffee bar gem, really good pastries, friend barista and a happening place for the people in the hood!

My favorite place in Brooklyn. The place has a varied selection of pastries and drinks. I often find myself having deep conversations with barista Will. Lovely and friendly staff. read more

Poetica Coffee - Large 16 oz. Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here two times and both times the red-haired barista was extremely rude. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt because I know people have bad days (and I've also worked in food service for years so I get having off days) but it was pretty ridiculous. Won't be coming back even though it's the nearest coffee shop to where I am. read more

One of the greatest coffee in the hood! Delicious cream latte and pastries! Also cozy atmosphere with lots of beautiful plants! read more

Poetica Coffee - Friendly owner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Awesome cafe! Sit down. Ask for Andrei. He makes an awesome almond milk latte that I can drink immediately and doesn't burn my tongue.

Lovely new addition to the neighborhood, great coffee pierogies. Very nice baristas will def be coming here as a regular.

My fave coffee shop in Windsor terrace! They serve out of this place coffee that tastes even better with unreally delicious and mouth melting croissants. The selection of quiches and pirogies are amazing. I love the semi private space with tables and shades with green plants and high speed WiFi. Now they have it enclosed so that you still enjoy outdoors but not get cold. It's one block away from the G and F train at Fort Hamilton station. The baristas make the place even more genuine and friendly. The atmosphere is chill with laid back vibes and great music. Absolutely great shop!! read more

Tried this shop for the first time and really enjoyed it. The barista was super nice and helpful, and the drip coffee had a hearty, balanced flavor, great for a pick me up on a drizzly day. Noticed they have a good looking pastry selection, a printer, and a shelf to take or leave a book. Also a decent but not crowded amount of indoor seating, and sidewalks tables as well. read more

Great veranda and quite atmosphere. Great for study or book reading. Also, condensed milk cookies are delicious!

Truly delicious coffee and lovely atmosphere. And now they have a selection of these amazing organic sodas. A gem in the neighborhood.

Such a great find! Almond latte was delish, and we will definitely be back (repeatedly) for some of the yummy pastries. They have a few cafe tables outside, and it was lovely to sit and enjoy. read more

The hot chocolate was very milky, much like a milk drink. Please make the hot chocolate more strong! Thanks!

i've come here for an iced oatmilk latte twice and they were okay. this review is about the service. the guy working there (fair skin, red hair) has had a pretty shit attitude with me both times. i don't know what his problem is. the first time, he seemed irritated when i was literally just grabbing and going. he just wasn't polite, didn't make me feel welcome, never said thank you, etc. but, whatever, i got over it. the second time though, i ordered and everything was fine until he hands me a matcha latte which i did not order, and i hate confrontation but i mean, the order was wrong so i politely tell him, "oh, i'm sorry, i ordered a regular latte not matcha!" and he looks up and lets out the biggest, most exaggerated sigh right in front of me, doesn't apologize or say anything, and starts making the latte while slamming things like an angry child! like...wtf? you're getting mad at me for getting my order wrong? as someone who used to be a barista and work in food service, you're supposed to put on a good attitude regardless of the situation. you apologize and tell them something like, "i'm sorry about that." that's the least you can do for getting someone's order wrong. or if you think you misheard me, just ask me to repeat it and maybe you won't lose a customer. how hard is it to be nice? fix your fucking attitude or look for another line of work because if you're gonna act like that, customer service isn't for you! read more