Crema's Take
“Asal Yemen's owner roasts coffee with serious intention, pulling shots that rival specialty roasters twice the size, and the cozy living room setup with couches and local art makes lingering over a cup feel like the whole point. Their homemade desserts—especially the pistachio cheesecake—are equally thoughtful, and the breakfast sandwiches prove this isn't just a coffee shop playing at food. If you want to actually sit somewhere that feels like a friend's apartment rather than a café, this Bay Ridge spot rewards the detour.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Couches, live plants, local art and the aroma of freshly roasted coffee and homemade desserts create a lovely warm homey atmosphere at Asal Cafe. It's an ideal quiet place to work or relax. The owner, Aiman is friendly and hospitable, hosting periodic community art/music events.
This is one of our favorite spots and we love the cozy atmosphere with all the live plants and paintings from local artists. My favorite is the pistachio delicious cheesecake. The lattes are excellent and the kind & friendly owner, Aiman, is always coming up with amazing…
I came across this place by chance and I did not regret it! The staff working there were super friendly, patient, and helpful (they ran out of the latte that I initially wanted, but the staff gave good suggestions). Allow me to tell you, the drinks and desserts here are so…
Fantastic high-quality cafe with some of the best coffee I've ever had. Highly recommend this place if you are passing through Bay Ridge.
Came with my mother to Asal for some coffee and dessert. This time we tried a dish of salad and egg sandwich. Truly the food was delicious and rich made fresh to serve.
Crema Reviews
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