Black Brick

My favorite coffee in Williamsburg. Great dark roast, in many sizes, a dollar for an extra shot. Many folks work from here so I assume the wifi is good. But it is nice to grab a donut and read the paper here.

Charming little shop in Williamsburg that makes a good cup of coffee!
Really adore the space itself — I’m a sucker for exposed brick, and love the dark grained wood that’s used throughout the space and ceiling. The place is also furnished with vintage pieces, like the retro refrigerator and the old school typewriter. Decent amount of seating, and the free wifi makes the place conducive to reading or getting some work done. Baristas are friendly, and they accept CC which is always a plus. Oh, and they brew Stumptown here and make great drinks.
The staff, space, and clientele just ooze a coolness and a Bohemian vibe that seems a bit more homey than the more sterile/​newer coffee shops in the area (e.g. Blue Bottle, Toby’s Estate, Devoción — not to say I don’t love those places). This place is definitely one of my faves whenever I’m in the area!

Stumptown, now featuring vibes that human beings actually like to jive with! Even though no one makes a latte quite like the Stumptowns, being served by more approachable people in a more approachable location makes this tiny trade-​off worthwhile. A smaller crowd, more space to relax, and better music means that the shoddy (or complete lack of) wi-​fi is a bit of a shame, but hey, remember how no one’s a douche? Pretty awesome.

Great coffee, love the oatmeal cookies, friendly baristas, and the décor in this place is so unique.

Darn fine almond milk latte. So freakin’ creamy and amazing and perfect. Made with love.
This is an awesome space if you’re working, hanging out, or chilling. They’ve got a computer area, and non computer area. The music is never obtrusive. Also, really cute décor. But my favorite part of Black Brick — the smiling, friendly baristas. Reminds me of my southern roots, where strangers make eye contact and talk to you like y’all are friends.
Only suggestion I have, is it’d rock if they expanded their menu to serve some kind of food other than the pastries/​snack sorta stuff.

I spent a few days in Williamsburgh just to check it out and hang, from NorCal. I was never disappointed here. In fact, I went in every am and replicated my usual home routine; I’d read the paper, get a cappuccino, then another and then a latte. They’re very consistent and very good. Great, indie atmosphere to boot.

I really enjoy Black Brick. The décor, the ambiance, the backdoor patio, the bathroom, its all dope.
Coffee and pastries: They have your regular coffee, espresso, Americano, chai and all that. Nothing too unique and there’s not a huge selection but its all dope non-​the-​less. The pastries are very good as well. Donuts and croissants. I had the donuts (forgot the flavors) but they were very good. Though the croissant is good I wouldn’t spend 3 bucks on it, not worth it too me, so pass on that. Everything else is reasonably priced.
Décor/​ambiance/​atmosphere: I would say this along with the coffee is probably why you would want to come here. The atmosphere and décor is very chill, calming, cozy, and looks like an industrial blast from the past. Its pretty spacious inside with a good amount of seating and a cozy little sofa seating area. For extra added space, the backdoor patio is very spacious, chill and a great place to have coffee and chop it up with some friends. I would even recommend it for a date if the person is into coffee and not high maintenance. Especially in comfortable weather, I can see myself there for a bit.
This is also a great place to study, write, get things done on your laptop.
Staff: I love the staff here. They’re always very informative of what they serve, always very nice and don’t make you feel stupid if you have any questions about coffee. They’re very personable and kind.
ONE PROBLEM: Okay, so as much as I love this coffee spot, I find the people who come here to be annoying. I don’t know if its just my like since I’ve been frequenting this spot quite a few times for the past few months but the demographic seem to be made up of uptight, conceded, rude assholes. Majority of the people who come here are White. In fact, I seen nothing but white people at this place. NOT THAT THATS A PROBLEM.
However, maybe they just don’t like non-​White people at the place? I don’t know. My friend and I been there quite a few times. We’re very chill, not at all loud and obnoxious or obstreperous and talk at a tone that’s not disrupting anyone. I KNOW this. However, no matter if we’re in the back patio or inside, it seems like these transplant White folks get annoyed at mine/​our presence. I just don’t understand, we never do anything to bother anyone. I don’t know what the fuck and I don’t give a fuck. You’re not coming to my goddamn city and getting annoyed of me. RANT OVAH. Plus, I put money into this establishment and the people have gotten to recognize me by face, so as long as they like me, I don’t give a damn.
ANYWAY, don’t panic if you see a Hispanic up in here White people.
This place is my top 5 favorite coffee shops in NYC.
Pros:
–Dope coffee and pastries
–Dope ambiance
–Dope backdoor patio
–Dope bathroom (YES, dope bathroom)
–Spacious
Cons:
–Just my experience but transplant White people don’t like anyone who isn’t like them
Ugly:
–Cash only. Its not a good or bad thing, it just depends.

I really liked this place as a study work spot. It had the perfect atmosphere for me, not too busy but enough people to keep you company. The coffee was great, and I had a spinach croissant that was good but it was cold so next time I’d ask if they can warm it up. Wifi was super spotty and didn’t work for almost 1.5 hours so that’s a little risky if you’re going to post up for the day. But I really liked the environment and vibe, including the music that sounded like 20s Jazz.

Glad to have a place like this, kind staff, good music with, amazing drinks-​I had LATTE yesterday. So just come and you’ll have no regrets!

Do you know what I love? Reclaimed Brooklyn wood. It gives me wood! haha
What does this have to do with coffee? I dunno, but when I see reclaimed wood, Stumptown beans and awesome baked goods makes me all squishy inside.
I walk into a nice looking store. Reclaimed stuff is happening, very very hip here in Black Brick Brooklyn.
I see a register with a hand written sign, *cash only*. I ordered a Cortado and start asking about the different cookies. There are some outrageous items on display. I choose a cookie and ask if American Express is ok. The counter person looks at me like I had 3 heads, I tell her I’m kidding. I grab my Cortado and I’m on my way.
This place is very small so the outdoor patio in a few weeks won’t be a viable option.
Cheers!

Best Coffee shop in the whole Williamsburg neighborhood! Me and my BF came everyday before start the day. the people always smile to you, tell you a joke. Love Black Brick Coffee

Muy buen café con música agradable de fondo y deliciosos panecillos. Puedes jugar ajedrez :)

Regardless of what everyone’s opinions are regarding Williamsburg, Black Brick is one of the gems.
+ Wood box panel ceiling
+ Awesome outdoor patio
+ Personable staff
+ Yes on the chai latte & croissant (but FYI both selections are smallish)
Seriously, I love this place. If I lived in Brooklyn I would come around more often to chill for hours in box panel ceiling heaven.

Stumptown coffee beans. Pretty hip neighborhood in Brooklyn. Chill area for a cup of joe and do some work.

It’s a good choice to quench my thirst with ice cold tea in the hot hot summer.

This place is quirky as fuck and I love it. The décor looks like it was salvaged from leftover barn wood and reclaimed school furniture, giving it an inviting but slightly odd appeal, like you can’t tell if the seats are comfortable.
The coffee — the most important part — is Stumptown and they brew it well. The guys behind the counter know their beans, and they were super helpful in picking a proper blend and grind for my French Press.
I had iced latte that was as good as it gets, and they’ve got simple syrup among the sugar which is a huge plus in my ice-​loving book.
Now, what mayhaps be the most divisive part– the music. Their playlist is a direct homage to my 90’s teen self, blaring old Weezer and American Hi-​Fi for no regard to today’s Chvrches-​loving hipster ears.
In short, this place simply rocks.

Good cappucino, wonderful looking space and friendly staff. The décor is really cool, with box panels on the ceiling and by the counter. There’s also a birdcage light. Seems like a cool place to get some work done (though not by the front, as there’s a sign saying no computers allowed there).
I watched one of the employees take the time to explain the coffee making process to a young kid who was interested. So that was nice to see.

Cappucinno absolument délicieux, préparé avec soin… Ambiance très sympa. Belle adresse

Wandering Williamsburg requires fuel, and fuel comes in many forms. One of these forms is coffee, and there is no better place to stop by for your fill than a place that serves Stumptown! Black Brick does just that.

How have I never reviewed Black Brick? Back when I used to live in the ‘burg, I came here all the time. Their coffee is really strong and delicious (I prefer their French press), the baristas are friendly, and their cookies are delicious. So coffee-​wise, service-​wise, and food-​wise, this is a stellar coffee shop. By all means, go and check it out, especially if you’re a coffee snob.
However, the atmosphere needs some work. Aside from the fact that it’s dim and grungy, which I’m sure is intentional, there are two big drawbacks:
1) The music can be extremely loud and distracting, which sucks if you’re trying to read, chat, work on your laptop (basically any reason why someone go to a café). I’m talking heavy metal on full blast.
2) Seating is ridiculously uncomfortable. They have a big «no laptop» table with high chairs, a low couch in the back that makes you feel like you’re falling into a sinkhole, and then these metal chairs and a long wooden table that isn’t positioned well with the chairs.
Basically the coffee and pastries are amazing, but you won’t want to stay for long. Oh and the Wi-​Fi is spotty.

It looks like whoever did the interior design for this place cobbled it together from leftover/​throwaway building materials from Frontierland in Disneyland.
…but whatever. Décor means little if/​when the brew is good and the lattes we had here were strong and decent enough.
The chairs here are uncomfortable however and is not helpful for longer periods of arse-​parking for you tortured coffeehouse writer types.
Maybe they would rather have it that way.
Overall it’s a better than average shop with annoying little quirks like taking cash only.

…I am writing Coffee House Book…
(No, I am not)
…But since Beth told me to do so, I may one day…
For now, I am just a coffee house addict and will write yet another review for such addiction. (Admitting it is a first step, right?)
It’s just coffee, you would say. You are sooo wrong!
It’s more of mentality. A place to chill. A place to laugh at friend’s jokes, no matter if they are sitting next to you or far away. A place to sip perfectly brewed coffee and eat a cookie — «that one in the middle» (I completely forgot what it was called).
Admit it, those benches are polished by your butt for countless hours already. And your laptop looks darn good on those rustic tables inlaid with old school rulers.
And you stare at the ceiling thinking what next chapter of your book will be (you have to look at the ceiling, it is work of art!)
What am I talking about?
Ah, yes. Coffee.
It is marvelous.