Balancero

30-95 37th St, Queens, NY

★★★★★5.0(731 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Balancero has perfected the rare combination of genuinely excellent espresso and vegan pastries (the apricot croissant alone is worth the trip), backed by staff who actually care enough to surprise first-timers with free donuts. The outdoor seating area pulls in a refreshingly genuine crowd, and you'll find the kind of pre-gentrification authenticity and killer playlist that makes lingering over coffee feel like an event, not just a transaction. Skip the chain around the corner and hit this spot instead.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

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Google Reviews

Jaime Moore-Carrillo
★★★★★3 weeks ago

Good coffee, great pastries, quick and friendly service. Outdoor seating area is a treat on a nice day. Cashier gave me a free extra donut because it was my first time at the store. Prices were reasonable. Would definitely return.

Diane Lara
★★★★★a month ago

Apricot croissant is vegan and so good, it’s super hard finding vegan pastries (especially croissants). I’m not even vegan, but it tastes great. Matcha was good, could be a bit stronger but still. Employees were super thoughtful and considerate after finding out we were first…

Dean
★★★★★2 months ago

Amazing coffee, a killer playlist, and genuinely friendly staff. This place has that authentic, pre-gentrification Williamsburg vibe that’s so hard to find these days. A real gem.

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