19 Cafe
84 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Crema's Take
“This cozy Brooklyn spot excels at the fundamentals: a smooth, thoughtfully pulled espresso that rises above the everyday cup, paired with some of the city's best breakfast sandwiches—their BEC is legitimately excellent, with perfectly balanced bacon-to-egg ratios and a house hot sauce worth requesting. The space itself feels like a well-loved neighborhood gathering place with Korean-influenced breakfast items that taste homemade and fresh, though fair warning that their avocado toast can be inconsistent, so stick to what they do best: the coffee and the breakfast.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
The avocado toast was fairly average. Based on other reviews, it seems the recipe may not be very consistent, as the preparation and ingredients appear to change from time to time. The rye bread was quite thin and lacked much flavor. The avocado mash was a bit runny and felt…
This is up there with the best BECs in the city. Bagel is amazing and perfect bacon to egg ratio. (Also get their hot sauce on it)
Cozy cafe! They have Korean influenced breakfast items that are so fresh. Feels like a home cooked meal. Pretty decent prices. I frequent often!
Stopped by this cozy place and really enjoyed my experience. The coffee was smooth and flavorful definitely a step above your average cup. What really stood out to me, though, was the ambiance. The space has a relaxed, artistic vibe with interesting artwork on the walls and a…
Fast, affordable, delicious breakfast and lunch options. Cute cozy space, well decorated. It gets a 5 star for as affordable tasty food in a nice space. Things I ordered Drip coffee Avocado & egg bagel with cafe 19 sauce Spicy chicken, kale, mozzarella, egg whole wheat toast…
Crema Reviews
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