BonTree
631 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Crema's Take
“BonTree is a spacious, unpretentious neighborhood gem where Yemeni coffee takes center stage—expect bold cardamom-forward brews that are aromatic and unapologetic. The vibe strikes that perfect balance between a serious coffee destination and a welcoming third space, with plenty of room to spread out whether you're settling in with a laptop or meeting friends, and service that feels genuinely personable rather than rushed.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Nice spot to work/sit with seating and a nice interior. Loved their Yemeni Coffee, strong cardamom flavor and not sweet. Also got their Shakshuka, it was okay and needed a bit more flavor and salt, I would try something else next time. Love their drinks and pastries, esp the bread!
I like the hours (open late) and the service was personable. The place is unpretentious and spacious. The basic drip coffee (yemenia) was fine though watery. The cardamom, which i was expecting to be a distinctive feature justifying the cost of this fairly small 5 dollar drip, was subtle bordering on absent. Well then.. We ordered the chai latte.. foul. The chai flavor was indiscernible. Its a 6.50 drink - it should be at the very least suitable for consumption. As a weekend hideout for kids doing their homework and remote work warriors, i support this place, if you can get away with not ordering anything.
A great stop for a rich and aromatic Yemeni coffee. The coffee was wonderfully fragrant with cardamom, and the shop is spacious with plenty of tables - a lovely place to unwind or get some work done.
This coffee shop is exactly what Prospect Heights needed. It's big, bustling, and there's always ample seating among the laptop workers and friend groups chit chatting. I wouldn't call the ambiance cozy per se, but it's just comfortable enough to enjoy a cup of coffee and move on with your day. We recently discovered the Yemeni coffee service which is absolutely delicious. We ordered the one that comes with evaporated milk and it was truly one of the tastiest coffees I've ever had. Treat yourself to a pot of it with a friend and you won't be disappointed. I haven't tried the pastries but I've overheard them saying how they bake them in-house every morning, so that's a good sign!
Great to see this addition in our neighborhood. I was excited to try their coffee which was fantastic! Food and atmosphere is great. We ordered a few things off the menu but couldn’t get a pic because we were too hungry! The egg Benedict was AMAZING! The salad dressing on that dish should be sold in a bottle! The shakshuka was also great! I was really skeptical about the zataar waffles, but surprisingly was really really really GOOD!! Probably my favorite thing I had there. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming! I highly recommend you check out this place if you’re in the area! Looking forward to fall pastries!
Crema Reviews
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