Swallow Cafe

Swallow Cafe

★★★★★4.2(385 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Swallow Cafe is a cash-only neighborhood anchor where locals linger over solid iced vanilla lattes and pastries in a rustic wooden interior that feels more living room than café. The vibe is genuinely slow—come here to actually sit and read or work, not to grab and go—though be prepared for inconsistent service that can range from genuinely warm to noticeably dismissive depending on who's behind the counter. It's worth the visit if you value character and community over polish, but the cash requirement and occasional staff indifference aren't for everyone.”

What to expect

Cold brew standout. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Wifi. Cash only.

Cold brewFull breakfastPastriesCash onlySlow sitTraditional drinksMeetingsLaptop friendlyPastriesWifi

Google Reviews

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BERNARD ATTAL
★★★★★4 months ago

I love this coffee place. It is a little rough, payment in cash is required and prices are not cheap. But the coffee drinks are delicious, the staff very nice. And spending an hour there reading and writing on those industrial tables and benches is very enjoyable.

Mateo Zapata
★★★★★4 months ago

Simply put, I was coming here to wait for someone and the barista was extremely rude. He asked me if I wanted anything to drink and I declined as I wasn't in the mood for anything yet. Then the barista replied with "If you're not buying anything then get out." I'm understanding…

Chantal Aguayo
★★★★★8 months ago

I had a really negative experience at this coffee shop, and unfortunately it wasn’t just a one time thing. Every time I’ve gone in, the staff have been rude and dismissive toward me. They refused to give me the WiFi password unless I bought something, and when I asked politely…

Daniel Pino
★★★★★10 months ago

Swallow Cafe Layout/atmosphere *Tables, chairs, benches (all wooden); plants; cash only (ATM on site) Food/drink *Iced Vanilla Latte - solid

DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
★★★★★2 years ago

EAST WILLIAMSBURG, NY - The Swallow Cafe on Bogart Street it’s a local hangout and a morning stop for everyone who lives in the neighborhood to get their shot of caffeine and a place to relax, and everyone has a mellow and chill attitude. The staff, even though they may be…

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