Blank Cafe

My favorite café in Brooklyn — soothing, peaceful atmosphere.

Blank Café is a hidden gem in Williamsburg. Located further away from the L/​G line, Blank Café is well worth the trek if you have the time to roam a little south. It is a lovely space with a lot of table room for various parties, however, keep your voices low as people work more than socialize (at least human contact). Lots of outlets for electronic usage and free wi-​fi with password. I haven’t tried the actual food, but they seem to have a solid menu of Japanese dishes, definitely worth a try as the aroma filled the air.
Staff is very friendly and will take your order to your table. They only accept cash, however there is an ATM next door if need be. Coffee was good and reasonably priced. Looking forward to my visits to Blank Café again!

Nice café and the food here is good with reasonable price!

Cozy café with plenty of seating, a couple leather couches, and books/​records on display. It’s fairly quiet in here during the day time, so a good place to get some work done but maybe not so much for taking calls or group projects. Solid coffee, draft beer, and wine. The food is also great, from the curries to the baked goods. My only complaint is that its cash only!

This café is excellent! The food is delicious and well priced, coffee is tasty, and they have drinks! The décor is elegant but casual and comfortable, music is low-​key, and there are plenty of open tables and outlets to work. I love coming here.

Had a shitty week and was glad to be in this quiet and relaxing café. Ordered iced latte and curry chicken, both were delicious! A great space to read a good book or do work too. Will definitely be back if I’m in the neighborhood.

Super good Curry dish and fried chicken.
I have gotten lunch here multiple times and lunches are always filling/​a good deal.
Nice amount of tables if you want to bring work with you.
very cozy décor

I went to grab a coffee and I ended ordering a caramel latte and a banana cake (VERY small and it was 2 $)! I thought it was going to be delicious but it wasn’t it didn’t even taste like a banana cake. So my caramel latte ended up being super sweet (terrible terrible) never coming back!

Okay, first a big complaint about NYC in general — why is it so dog-​unfriendly? Such a nice day and there are very few patio seating anywhere, and lot of those are not set up very well for accompanying 4-​legged family members to join in. There are very little grass even in parks, and majority of buildings that do have grass posts «no dogs on grass» signs up. It’s really a shame because there are so many dogs in the city!
Anyway I digress. I stopped here for a late breakfast/​brunch after taking Domino to the vet, because it was really the only appropriate place we found during our 1-​hour walk back from the vet. Yes, we walked for 1-​hour (half of that on the bridge but let’s stick with it for effect) and this was the only fitting place for a dog. Now mind you, fitting means they had 2 small, round patio tables with 4 chairs right outside next to the neighbor’s trashcan, so it’s not exactly «ambiance».
But the proper café itself, what a space! I love the interior, ample plugs for charging stuff, and the general layout of the place. They serve everything from coffee shop type breakfasts to sandwiches small dishes, and drinks from coffee to alcohol. It’s quite unusual in the sense that you can come here for light breakfast AND late night lounging. Maybe that’s how they do it in Japan? The workers (includes owner?) were all Asian, and it does remind me of that atmosphere you would get in Japan.
I ordered a cup of coffee and a Smoked Salmon Croissant sandwich. Coffee was just okay, nothing interesting flavor-​wise but of good quality. The sandwich was fantastic. It’s a cold sandwich so they just basically cut the croissant in half and put the ingredients inside. This could be middling if the croissant is not good, which is usually why they heat these up. But the croissant here was on-​point, and mixed in with the delicious & fresh salmon & other ingredients, it is really a fabulous sandwich. Staff were nice, service was fast, and I can see myself sitting here, laptop open, for couple of hours either in the morning or during those after-​hours by yourself. Without my dog, that is.

Super friendly staff, yummy food, clean bathroom, and amazing interior! I’ve only been to Blank Café once so far, but I can’t wait to go back. Ever since my first visit, I’ve seriously contemplated ditching my usual haunts in Manhattan in favor of Blank, but I just haven’t had the time to venture out to Williamsburg.
I was at nearby Devocion earlier in the day, but unfortunately, I was having difficulties with their wifi and actually really needed Internet access. After staying there for a couple hours, I decided to look for a new coffee shop in the area. Good ol’ Unilocal suggested Blank to me. Thank you, Unilocal!
The shop is easy to miss if you’re not paying attention, but once you step inside, you’ll feel welcomed by the cozy furnishings and decorations. There was a mix of Korean and Japanese staff, and all of them were very nice to me. I stayed for a couple hours and didn’t have any problems with the wifi. Plus, I loved the music that they played. Lots of jazz. They happened to be playing lots of Jamie Cullum that day.
As for food and drink, I got an iced coffee and a turkey croissant sandwich. The coffee was decent, but not the best that I’ve had. However, I thoroughly enjoyed the sandwich. All the ingredients were fresh, and they weren’t skimpy with the fixings.
Looking forward to trying more of their food and sticking around for happy hour, too!

Popped in this cute and cozy café with three of my friends on a Thursday. Luckily we walked in just in time for happy hour, which runs 4−8pm Mon-​Fri! Draft beers and wine are half off.
I was initially confused and surprised by the Japanese ambiance this little café offers but quickly appreciated it. We sat by the wall of trinkets and tried to speak softly as we were surrounded by people reading or working on laptops.
Staff was very friendly and attentive.
Free wifi is a great bonus + clean bathroom.
I would return if ever in the area.

I love, love, love the décor in Blank Café. It’s so comfy in there, it’s the type of café you want in your neighborhood. Feels like my own central perk. I love their cute little nooks that you can snuggle into to drink your latte and read your book. The staff is very welcoming and attentive and I love that they have a full menu and a lots of yummy pastry options. Oh and the best part? …They have Asahi on tap, WHAT!!!

Happy hour! half off all wine and beers. $ 2.50 sappora drafts. 4−8pm. Mon-​Friday. I like the table outside. Look at the east river with my wine. Amazing.
Also the curry dish is sooo good! And cheap. But great quality.

Did not expect to find such a stylish, cozy and pleasant café in this part of town. I just love its ambience. It’s the perfect place for writers or students to sit down with their laptop and work away the whole day. (Bless they have wifi)
FOOD:
*Chicken Curry: Japanese home-​style. The curry came with a salad and a bite-​sized brownie. The curry itself was delish, and very filling; I highly recommemd it. Also THE BROWNIE WAS AMAZING. It was only bite-​sized, but next time I’m definitely getting a whole thing.
*Nutella Banana Croissant: Warm, gooey nutella and banana sandwiched between crispy layers of croissant pressed in a panini presser. I had to stop myself from getting another one.
AMBIENCE:
*Relatively quiet and cozy. There was a nice jazz playlist on. It was a place for getting work done, and everyone in the café seemed to have come with the same idea in mind.
SERVICE:
*Spot on. I usually don’t have much to say about the service at coffee shops, but the barista here was so nice and polite. You don’t see this sort of customer-​positive attitude anywhere, especially at places in New York.
Basically the food’s good, the coffee’s good, the staff are nice and most importantly, there’s wifi. I could sit here all day.

A cool little place called Blank Café,
In Brooklyn, near the water, on Broadway,
Serves hot food and coffee at a fair price.
The sandwich I had was really quite nice.
This spot has good wifi and outlets galore,
Things which, in a café, I always adore.
The one issue I had with this place, however,
Is that after I ordered my food took forever.

Great place for you like-​minded freelancey folk to grab a cup of coffee and the illusive table to work. Free wi-​fi and a friendly staff, plus great coffee make this a lovely spot to graphic-​design to your heart’s desire. Not great music, so you may want to bring your headphones.
The café has a familiar Brooklyn-​esqe dark wood, charcoal walled appearance, however, Blank has a Japanese /​French vibe reminiscent of many little Tokyo cafes. Think french pastries, sandwiches with katsu, sesame ice cream and green tea cookie sandwiches.
I haven’t tried any of the food, but there is an ample lunchtime menu of crossant sandwiches as well as evening menu of curry. An offering of japanese beer, wine and sake appears in the evening with plenty of drink specials.

A hidden gem café! It’s a good 10 – 15 min walk from Bedford ave L stop but well worth the trip. Free WiFi, great customer service, lovely ambient music, spacious seating, and all around good coffee. I will admit the café latte I ordered was more on the lighter roast side but still really good. I didn’t get a chance to order curry but will definitely be coming back to try!
Also, this place offers $ 2 draft beer, $ 3 appetizers, $ 5 dinner specials every Friday starting at 6pm! I will most definitely be back for this.
I’m giving this place a 4 star until I’ve tried their food menu. Super excited too since they offer sesame ice cream for dessert: D I can’t believe this place doesn’t have more great reviews!

Beer!
Coffee!
Space to work,
Read or chat on
Broadway. Nice service and has free wifi.

I’m delighted to become the first ELITE UnilocalER from Manhattan to review this awesome new HIPSTER coffeeshop in Williamsburg!
Stumbled upon this place by accident. After a quick lunch at Pigs N Thigs nearby, I decided to go for a walk to burn off those calories as well as in search of street art (I’m a HUGE FAN: Check out my instagram/​brianoppa) and a place for a Java fix when all of a sudden «BOOM!» this coffeeshop appears out of nowhere and I just had to enter this place.
As you enter, you’ll notice that the place is very hipster and trendy. The décor has that ANTHROPOLOGIE-​esque décor with lots of wood, antiques, and vintage items on the walls. It reminded me of one of those hip cafes with vintage décor that you can only see in both Seoul and Tokyo where they are known for superior vintage café interior and décor. Surprisingly there are lots of places to sit. Tables, Desks, Communal Tables, Sofas towards the back, and it even has a bar area where they also serve wine and other alcoholic drinks in addition to coffee and tea.
Staff are friendly and service is quick. Don’t worry about communication problems because they speak enough English to not mess up your drink. I think this place is owned by a partnership between Korean and Japanese people as I heard both Korean and Japanese being spoken behind the counter by the staff and I’m fluent in both languages.
As for drinks, I posted a picture of the menu so be sure to check it out but here are some of the items that they offer:
Coffee-​Espresso-​Macchiato-​Americano-​Capuccino-​Latte (Caramel, Hazelnut, Mocha, Vanilla)-Chai Tea Latte-​Hot Chocolate-​Tea-​Freshly Squeezed Lemonade-​Orange Juice-​Cirtusade to name a few. There are a couple of food items from Balthazar Bakery like croissants (Plain, Chocolate, Almond) and pastries like Black Olive Brownie and fruit muffins which looks pretty good. Oh, and they also serve Japanese Curry for lunch which isn’t bad but you’ll hear a White guy occasionally complaining about how it’s too saucy or what not… yeah what does a White guy know about Asian Food unless they’re Animé freakshow with Yellow fever LMAO.
There’s Free WiFi and electric outlets on the walls and there is a clean restroom!
Place is CASH ONLY and prices are reasonable even for Williamsburg. I would compare this place to Black Brick just a few blocks up north as a coffeeshop with superior vintage hipster vibe, great coffee, and reliable WIFI (Black Brick’s WiFi has been acting funny lately!!)
Great place to get some work done, meet up with a friend to have some Java or some wine in a great vibe with great music! Their choice of music is awesome!
The Hours listed on Unilocal is wrong, the correct hours are:
Monday-​Wednesday: 8am-​6pm
Thursday-​Friday: 8am-​9pm
Saturday-​Sunday: 9an-​9pm

I love this Japanese café in the ‘Burg. I love their matte latte, cold brew coffee in the summer, and great cappuccinos.
Grab one of the hardcover architecture/​design books from their bookcase and listen to their cool music as you eat a lovely cookie and sip some great coffee, matte latte, or cold brew coffee.
This is a great option for the neighborhood.