pinkFROG cafe
221 N 9th St, Brooklyn, NY
Crema's Take
“Tucked behind whimsical metal artwork in Brooklyn, pinkFROG is an artist-driven cafe that pulses with creative energy—hosting live performances in an intimate setting while serving some of the neighborhood's best flat whites. The sprawling space strikes that rare balance of being both a serious espresso destination and a genuinely welcoming hangout, filled with books and cultural touches that make lingering feel like the whole point. Whether you're catching a live show on a Friday night, settling in with your laptop, or just soaking in the cozy, quirky atmosphere over a carefully pulled shot, this place earns its reputation as something truly distinctive.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I try to remain impartial and not be obligated to give 5-star reviews just because a place is a small business. With that being said, this place is a good 5-star. A little weird I will say that but that’s the intended vibe. Great how they support small artists. The food was surprisingly good so feel free to get that.
Best flat white, best attention and environment so far!! Cultural stuff, many books and relax place.
Super cute artist-driven cafe! Whimsical metal artwork caught my eye on the front of the building so I stopped in to find a large cafe space with plenty of seating. The cafe has Japanese bites, coffee/tea + pastries, and a bar for alcoholic drinks too. There is a piano you can play, books/games to borrow, and even a nook to relax or take a nap. They also have various events to check out too! Artists can collaborate with the space to host events for free. The owner said "This is a space for everyone" ☺️ Def recommend for a large, quiet, artistically driven working space or meet up with friends
Cute cafe focused around live performances. We visited on a Friday night and saw many great live performances in a cute/intimate setting! They offer drinks and a small menu for food. Overall it was a great experience
I'd love to give this place 5 stars because it's absolutely adorable and very unique + cozy, but there are a couple small things in the way. They have no decaf options for tea or espresso which seems like a big miss for any cafe. Except for their sweet honey yuzu syrup thing. Effectively, it means people who want a hot beverage who also want to sleep at a reasonable hour can't get a drink there. The service is very sleepy and inattentive. I was told that my number would come up "on the screen" but I wasn't given a number or a receipt so I was just waiting around for 20 mins for my latte before I realized it was just sitting on the counter. They didn't call out the drink order or anything. Overall though, super cute vibe. I really appreciate the stage seating and the collaboration with local artists.
Crema Reviews
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