Outpost Café

So bummed about this place. There was a giant cockroach crawling near me and I asked the staff behind the bar TWICE to kill it or do something about it. They were very cavalier and didn’t do anything. It then crawled up a lamp and fell on my computer. They finally took care of it. This all happened within a few minutes. When I asked for a drink on the house, a man behind the counter (I think he was the manager) got VERY defensive very fast and was visibly upset. He said it was «uncool of me to ask because this is New York». No matter if it’s New York, establishments have a responsibility to keep their place clean and to address a situation if a customer asks (aka kill the bug)-that is why there are sanitation ratings because its a LAW to keep a place that people eat and drink in clean. I’ve never encountered a ruder establishment-​it is bizarre to me that they’d rather save an inflated $ 2 coffee than keep their customers happy. Attitude is everything and their attitude was atrocious. I will not be going back.

Super hip, slightly pretentious café on Fulton St is a popular destination for young professionals.
Think the «Friends» coffee shop, no diversity and everyone is too cool for the room.
Decent coffee and excellent small plates, fresh and tasty, I highly recommend the food.
Very friendly and prompt service, attentive and kind, high marks for service!!!
Typical terrible art for sale on the walls but not a distraction.
Two bathrooms are clean and convenient.
Very nice old building houses this shop, stop in and enjoy!!!

Very cute café with an even cuter outdoor seating area. Came here to do some work, which to no surprise, so did the rest of the neighborhood. All good because there were plenty seats for everyone! The fig salad was a light size portion but was delicious. You order at the bar and they’ll call out your food/​drink when it’s ready. Besides the usual staples every café has, this one also serves some alcoholic beverages. Thumbs up to that!

My favorite coffee shop in clinton hill. The pepper, goat cheese arugala is a must try!

Really good spot for a low-​key breakfast/​brunch/​lunch or just coffee. Food is fairly priced and fresh. Nice atmosphere. Phenomenal almond croissant!
Seating can be a challenge when there are 11 freelance somethingrathers working here.

What a lovely café (aside from the slight aroma of b-​o near the cashier :/​). The price is right, the setting welcoming, and service is quick. Local art hangs on the rustic brick walls. There are coffee shop style seats and couches in the front followed by a long bar with stool seating and tables and chairs in the rear. Service is fast and friendly.
Eats: there is something for every eater– omnivore, vegan, and gluten-​free. French-​inspired pastries for a quick sweet bite, sandwiches, salads, and larger meals. The fig, pear, and goat cheese salad though light is loaded with creamy goat cheese. The veggie chili mac is a perfect stick-​to-​your-​ribs comfort food: mac n cheese topped with bean loaded chili and a dollop of goat cheese.
Drinks: alcohol, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. I had a very nicely frothed almond milk cappuccino.

Not always friendly.

Everything bagel with lox and the works was EVERYTHING!!!
Dirty Soy Chai Latte OMG.
So amazingly good, presentation popped, portioned well. Totally aided my work flow, doing my script breakdown from 9 until close. Love that they were kicking us out by playing favorites from The Sound of Music and JoJo’s «Get Out.» Love this place, amazing humor and loved everything that went into my vessel that night!

The good:
* Expansive seating options, including a back garden that, alone, nearly doubles the size of the place
* Great décor choices that make the space feel homey and rustic, without veering too far toward being divey
* Upbeat music and vibe that make it a great place to come chill on a Saturday afternoon, to come work or read between meals throughout the week, or to catch up with friends over drinks late at night — definite versatility in how you use this place
Just okay:
* Staff seems to consistently straddle the line between mild friendliness and distant aloofness
* Specialty coffee drinks are all incredibly sweet to the point of sickness, but the regular coffee bar items are good
* Chili/​mac and cheese aside, the food is a little mediocre, but I haven’t tried everything yet, so there’s still hope!

Lemonade apple ginger freshly made drink. Turkey, avocado with balsamic vinaigrette for $ 12. I got take out. Order was ready in less than 10 min. I ordered at the bar. $ 10 min on cards. Lots of ppl there on their laptops. Chill music playing. Decent menu for soups, salads and sandwiches. Feels like it would be a good 1^st date casual spot.

My favorite place to get a mocha in Brooklyn. When it isn’t jam packed with people
It’s awesome! And even when it is, people
Are always friendly and willing to share their table.
My favorite dish is the curry chicken wrap! Yum!

The food and coffee at The Outpost are delicious. I love the egg salad sandwich on crusty bread. It’s accompanied by a small fresh salad. Yesterday I had a slice of sweet potato pound cake. The portion was so big I couldn’t finish it! It was moist and delicious without being overly sweet. The oatmeal is yummy and served with healthy mix-​ins. So many coffee choices and wine and beer too.
The seating is abundant with an additional area outside to enjoy if the weather is nice. There is free wi-​fi too.
My only complaint is regarding the service. I waited 10 minutes for my Latté only to find out they forgot about my order. The guy taking the orders was completely disinterested. Since I was there for the food and the company of my friend, I dealt with it.
The Outpost is filled with friendly locals on laptops or chatting. It has nice atmosphere and great comfy seating.
I’ll go back again.

YAY! I’M A FAN
I’ve been more dull than tired,
More soft than usual,
Mindless over bored,
Not electrified by the outlet outdoors
In the small Splash Mountain of my post here
I am a dark ride now, too
In the Song of the South
Many slow animals with big eyes
Who came for a hang at Outpost Café
Came to work
On the yellow rings in their t-shirt’s neck
I have yet to suffer the right amount for you,
New Orleans-​style iced coffee. Or for you
Garbage town summer and everyone’s away
I do not deserve to sit with you, wet wool breeze
Sitting right there in the trees just past my shoulder
Maybe bent down in reach
Maybe only leaning some way because they have to

Great place to sit down and work for a few hours.
The vibe is so great and everyone is so friendly. If the weather permits the garden is just an oasis in a middle of the city.
The food is good and cheap and the tea is great (I don’t drink coffee)
My only complaint is that the tables are not cleaned that often and tend to get a bit sticky.

The food was good and the drinks were nice and the atmosphere and décor paired really nicely.
I would have given this place 4 stars if there weren’t any staff.
I walked in and wasn’t greeted or acknowledged by anyone. I walked through the tables but they were all taken so I sat at the bar counter. I sat for a good 10 minutes waiting to order without anyone saying a word to me. Eventually I asked could I order and a server told me I couldn’t order at this particular part of the bar counter so I took 3 steps to the right and ordered at the designated ordering area, with the complacent cashier who told me they were out of what I wanted but made no suggestion for anything similar. I later ordered a glass of white wine with the same cashier and he told me he had no wine glasses so I would have to have it in a plastic cup… I asked could I have it in any form of glass and he very apathetically obliged.
I dealt with a total of 5 staff members during my dining experience here and each one was worst than the last.
Will definitely not be returning.

Another hipster spot in BK– spacious, friendly staff, and great variety of stuff on the menu. It’s a great place to bring your laptop in and chill, chat, read a book, etc. The backyard is a nice edition for when you don’t want to be inside the entire time.
I ordered an ice latte and the salmon cucumber sandwich: the drink was watered down yet also bitter and the sandwich was 95% bread and 5% ingredient. The flavor was nice, but just not proportional and cheap.
I would come again with the eagerness of the environment rather than the food/​drinks.

I gave numerous reasons why I love this place:
1. great vibes from Brooklynites
2. malbec wine (my favorite)
3. strong coffee
4. all types of draft beer ($ 1 off happy hour)
5. delicious food
6. wifi
7. large work spaces
8. a cute enchanting outdoor patio space
9. open late (until midnight on weekdays)
This place is truly a hidden gem!

As someone who came to your establishment recently, it would be a good idea if your folks were more neighborly. Not only did I not feel welcome, I will add that one of the things that is becoming irritating in Bed-​Stuy is the feeling of displacement. Please don’t be one of those businesses that changes a community for the worst and not for the best.
I hope when I come back, I hear good things but I did not feel welcome at all. It felt as if yet another yuppie establishment trying to fit into Bed-​Stuy. Its already divisive enough in the community. Treating people more welcome would be an improvement.

***Breakfast review***
+++
— Nice sit down place, thats spacious and open during breakfast time… difficult combination to finds
++
— Phenomenal smoothie
— Pear and goat cheese salad was good
+
— Bartenders are cool and colloquial
— Looks like a fun place to hang out at night

Love the ambiance of this place — the front area feels like a quaint little coffee shop/​café, but there is a great spacious dining area in the back and outdoor space as well. Their mis-​matched tables, chairs, and couches give this place a very homey and comfortable feel. Their food and coffee drinks are also really good! I tried their bagel and locks and washed it down with the Classon. Not necessarily enamored with the food as I hoped, but the ambiance of the place certainly made up for it. I will be back to try other breakfast items on their menu, but will certainly be back to sit and enjoy their coffee and free WiFi.