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    The West

    4.0 (273 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea, Bars
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise

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    Window if you have the dogs or are on the go!
    Teddy W.

    Nice size menu! Love me and espresso soda but got the Cold Fashioned which was Espresso seltzer demerasa with orange peel and it was not good. This place is cool tho. Went on a Sunday to knock out some work. Good vibes and neighborhood spot. Water cups were small.

    Midori G.

    Super cute coffee spot! Stopped in on a Friday morning around 10:30. The place was popping, but we still managed to find two seats. This would be a great place for meeting up with friends or getting some work done as long as you don't mind the noise. Despite the crowd, my latte was made quickly. The coffee was delicious and prices were normal.

    Jorge P.

    Cocktail bar? But also kinda divey? They show NFL games.. but don't put on the sound.. and also play a lot reggaeton? Honestly wildly confused by this place I literally don't know what vibe it gives or how to feel about it but I think I like it

    Jennifer N.

    Somehow this is the only place that serves breakfast burritos during breakfast time in the neighborhood.... Its on the smaller size and they don't have salsa, only hot sauces (the san diegan in me died a little lol). I recommend just getting the plain burrito, the bacon isn't worth the extra $2. There's barely in it and its actually canadian ham not crispy american bacon.

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    Elizabeth X.

    Came in for a kombucha on a weekend morning. Quiet and laid back, quick eats available. Plenty of seating and lots of people here with books/laptops/journals. Staff is kind and swift!

    Salted caramel latte
    Grace L.

    Cozy neighborhood coffee/shop bar in Williamsburg. It's like a mix of a dive bar and a coffee house - there's plenty of seating inside and WiFi so you'll catch folks working here. Definitely want to come back and do that as well. Salted Caramel Latte ($5.50) - tasty and tasted the salted caramel flavor. It was super sweet and warming - though the caramel does mask the coffee flavor. They have a $6 breakfast burrito that I want to come back and try as well.

    Turkey and provolone pressed sandwich
    Phylicia H.

    Cool and lively bar on a Saturday night. I thought it was very cool that it's a coffee shop during the day and bar at night. Had a few drinks and ended up buying the turkey provolone pressed sandwich. I wish it had pickles or jalapeños, but it was a tasty sandwich for a good price.

    Sacheen V.

    The draft beers here are so good. They have lots a varieties to choose from. Came here two weeks ago and had the Beer Project LIC sour hour. And couldn't wait to have it again and they switched it out for another sour beer that I wasn't too fond of. So opted for the Brooklyn Ale. Cozy backyard seating. But tables need to be wiped down every once in awhile. Especially the table with the umbrella. Being that it's tiled. Bartenders are pleasant and welcoming and allow u to try any draft beer u like! I believe they have some food options. Just haven't tried them. Just here for the beers!!

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    Celyne D.

    I stumbled upon this hidden gem after an afternoon of thrifting with my best friend and it was the perfect break. Upon entering the bar/cafe, we presented our IDs and Vax cards then ordered our drinks. I ordered the Bells Two Hearted IPA and sat with my friend across from the bar near the round tabletops. Overall, I enjoyed the beer, the ambiance and the service. The staff were so kind and considerate, and opened/closed my tab easily. I also enjoyed the music and the energy. Perfect place to catch up with a friend or study and grab a drink.

    Chipotle breakfast burrito
    Puja D.

    I got the chipotle breakfast burrito. It was pretty good - just didn't really get much of the chipotle flavor. I wasn't the biggest fan. The coffee was pretty good though! I got the iced caramel latte and I enjoyed it.

    Pumpkin spice latte

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    The vibes are chill, the food is good, the coffee is good, etc !!! it's big enough to work there and they have a back patio. Luvs it

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    This place made me puke because their cold brew tap was dirty. But I love getting drunk here 10/10 please come here.

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    Cafe Balearica

    Cafe Balearica

    4.0
    (46 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I absolutely love the vibe here. Upstairs is a bar, with string lights and disco balls. It's laid…read moreback but still has a fun, lively feel. You can bring outside food and the cocktails a fantastic. Downstairs is a proper dance floor that usually opens at 11. You can effortlessly switch between hanging out upstairs and living it up in the basement which I love. If you can early enough you can even skip the cover charge!

    You can choose from two main vibes at Cafe Balearica. Upstairs, you have a spacious, somewhat…read morerelaxed bar and lounge area. The music is at a low enough volume that you can hear your conversations, it doesn't get too crowded so you can spread out, even if you're in a large group. Downstairs, it's a lot tighter, with a DJ, dance floor, lounge seating area, and a much more packed and busy atmosphere on the weekends. I like ping ponging between both vibes when I'm with friends. Admittedly I've found the music both times to be too experimental for me. Confessing that makes me feel like an old person shaking my fist or at least shaking my head, misunderstanding what makes the youth tick. But I had no trouble twirling around the dance floor to this weird experimental music after throwing back a few tequila sodas upstairs. A few times while here my friends have split up into the group that wants to go downstairs to dance and the group that wants to stay upstairs and chill. It's relatively easy to navigate between both vibes, which I enjoy about this spot very much.

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    Espresso martini
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    Cafe Balearica

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    Water Tower

    Water Tower

    3.3
    (79 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Came here on a quiet weeknight by a total mistake!…read more We came to grab some drinks at the rooftop bar and catch the sunset and gorgeous views. When we saw "Water Tower" on the elevator we decided to press it. SO GLAD WE DID. We landed at the Water Tower and walked into a fairly empty space decorated with art all the way to the ceiling, filled with natural light coming in and the views of the skyline were out of this world. We had to try their drinks of course to enjoy with the incredible view. Though the drinks are $21 and served in a plastic cup that evening, I was NOT expecting my drink to be this insanely delicious. I ordered the inferno Paloma which they infuse themselves with- and it was true perfection. By the way, each bar has their own menu which is pretty awesome and makes it even more fun. Also, Axel is the most incredible bartender and we absolutely loved his creations. Later that night we ordered a custom mandarin margarita, with a spicy twist, and WOW. He's truly talented and absolutely made us some awesome drinks that we can't stop talking about. Sunset with a view and a spicy mezcal drink? Yes and YES. We had this place all to ourselves and can't wait to be back. Friday nights they have DJ nights and you can also book the Water Tower for your own private events which is pretty cool!

    Chill bar, cool view, NYC rooftop drink price. I was here when it wasn't that busy, so nice to get…read morea seat. Tips is included automatically in your bill, and i appreciate they're not asking for more tips when you pay.

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    Inferno Paloma
    Inferno Paloma
    Inferno Paloma
    Sad little drink, nothing like the one I had last time

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    Sad little drink, nothing like the one I had last time
    Kent Ale House

    Kent Ale House

    4.1
    (221 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Kobe beef sliders, fish and chips, a nice ale, fifa on the tv…read more Life was perfect in this little oasis of a bar. Watching soccer, pretending as if I had been looking forward to Germany playing Curaçao for weeks. The occasional glance at the Chrysler building across the East River. As I worked my way through my beers, the amazing bartender perfectly timing my refills, I felt as if this may be my new place. My "get away from all the noise" safe haven. That was until I was halfway through beer three. It all got dark. I mean it literally got dark. A waitress began pulling down all the blinds, taking away the sun haven I had found myself loving. Taking away the joy I had worked so hard to achieve. That is when I knew that that beer would be my last. I did not come to a bar with a wall of windows to end up in a place darker than the Rikers Island cells mere miles away. So I ask this one question to the waitress, why? Why ruin the joy of light? Why ruin it?

    The food was great, drinks were very well priced, and all employees were super well attentive…read more We primarily had a blonde employee that only works weekend helping us. I asked her to just decide for me what I drank through the night and every drink she brought out was absolutely phenomenal. Will definitely come back here again. Shoutout to her (I'm so sorry, I didn't catch her name. She had many rings on and was just all around amazing.) !

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    Chili Nachos + Philly Cheesesteak Rolls + Truffle Fries + Trio of Kobe Beef Sliders
    Chili Nachos + Philly Cheesesteak Rolls + Truffle Fries + Trio of Kobe Beef Sliders
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    View from outside
    Bar Blondeau

    Bar Blondeau

    4.3
    (95 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I'd visited Le Crocodile, the ground floor sister restaurant, which has always impressed even if…read morethe ambience is a little stuffy, and wasn't prepared for this open, airy and expansive roof top bar serving cocktails and perfect sharing plates. Classic American cuisine with international sophistication pared wonderfully with sunset views over Manhattan. lots of couples of date nights, also perfect for a moment of quiet reflection. friendly and attentive service. looking forward to my next visit already.

    We had a wonderful Christmas evening at Bar Blondeau! The view is stunning, you'll have a great…read morelook ar the Manhattan skyline and the East River. The atmosphere is chill and It's quiet enough to have a conversation. The service was friendly and attentive throughout. For food, we ordered the following: * 6 oysters * Shrimp cocktail * Smoked salmon rillette * Buratta * Japanese fried chicken * Octopus Everything was tasty! My favorites were the shrimp cocktail - the shrimp were perfectly sized! The smoked salmon rillette were served on the cutest little toasts and they were the absolute perfect bite. I also loved that the octopus came cut up into bite-sized pieces. The desserts were also stellar. We shared the chocolate cake and the special ice cream. The non-alcoholic espresso martini was also delicious! I will definitely be getting that if we go back. I would absolutely recommend Bar Blondeau for a date night or fancy night out with friends.

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    Evening view from the bar
    Evening view from the bar
    Oyster was great the sauce was delicious
    Oyster was great the sauce was delicious
    Patio area

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    Patio area
    Kokomo

    Kokomo

    3.9
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    Visited Kokomo to celebrate my college graduation, and overall I had a nice experience. The…read moreatmosphere was definitely a highlight, the music was great, the vibe was lively, and it feels like a nice lounge spot for hanging out with friends. They also offer hookah, which adds to the social atmosphere. The food was okay. I ordered the oxtails, but they were a bit spicier than I prefer, so I didn't enjoy them as much as I hoped. One thing I really appreciated was the thoughtful service. Since I was still wearing my cap and gown, the staff surprised me with a complimentary ice cream dessert to celebrate my graduation, which was a very kind gesture and made the experience feel special. Overall, I'd return more for the ambiance, music, and lounge experience than for the food. Congratulations to the staff for creating such a fun and welcoming environment!

    Pretty disappointing experience overall. I ordered the ackee and saltfish avocado toast, priced at…read more$28, and nowhere on the menu did it mention that the portion was large enough for 2+ people. It came out as two huge slices of sourdough stacked so high that I couldn't even finish one. For something that expensive, there should absolutely be some indication of portion size, or at minimum the waiter should mention it when ordering. Avocado toast also isn't exactly something you can box up and save for later, so a lot of it just went to waste. Honestly, the menu feels arrogantly overpriced, what avocado toast dish is pushing $30? The only thing that seemed reasonably priced was the $35 bottomless brunch. Overall, the pricing felt excessive and the lack of transparency made the experience frustrating.

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    Koko Happy Hour
    Koko Happy Hour
    Kokomo
    Good Guice Every Thursday

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    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar

    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar

    4.2
    (11 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Jaffa is a hidden gem for drinks in the Williamsburg area. The drinks are awesome, the environment…read moreis clean and exquisite, and the service is great. I've never ate here, but I recommend grabbing drinks during the summer months when they open the canopy. It's a nice rooftop feel. However, I went on a fall Saturday night and the place was completely empty. I walked upstairs and even wondered if the bar was open due to a chair blocking the entrance. If I didn't ask the waiter if they were open, I would assume they were closed and would've left. If it was near closing hours, I would understand, but it was 2 hours prior to it. Regardless, this place is great. It's extremely spacious and offers a high quality dining/drinking experience.

    A marquis of Michael Solomonov's restaurants is that you will never leave hungry. At Jaffa, you…read morewill leave hungry, poor, or both. It is too bad Yelp doesn't allow half stars as I would honestly put this one at a 3.5 and am rounding up. While the quality of the elevated seafood bites is immaculate, they are just that: a bite or two of food, for an elevated price considering the amount of food you get. After spending $76 a person, we were still hungry, whereas that amount would have been enough to feed two average women at another good restaurant. But if you go with an expense account or trust fund baby, definitely get the scallops and the yellowtail pastrami because those two items will blow your mind. Our waitress pointed these two out to us and we're grateful for her guidance because it was spot on. Paying for bread at a Solomonov joint is odd. No dessert menu is odder. Wheelchair access details: The bar is on a terrace. The accessible entrance is through the Hoxton hotel. A staff member will take you through the k'far kitchen and up via a service elevator. No barriers once you are upstairs and plenty of accessible outdoor and indoor/outdoor options, including a small length of wheelchair height bar. A perfectly functional though unexciting wheelchair accessible restroom is available.

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    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar
    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar
    Jaffa Cocktail & Raw Bar

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