Calyer
519 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Crema's Take
“This Calyer spot has earned its neighborhood devotion through an unexpectedly stellar food program that regularly steals the show from the coffee—their chicken katsu and Cuban sandwich have inspired near-religious fervor among regulars. Beyond the genuinely delicious lattes (the honey lavender is a standout), the cafe nails that perfect balance of being both a serious work destination with solid wifi and a genuinely warm gathering place where the staff makes you feel welcome. It's the kind of place people come back to twice in one week just to try another sandwich, and three-year residents still call it their favorite in the neighborhood.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I came here twice in one week because it was really good and I wanted to try another sandwich — and it didn’t disappoint. On my first visit, I had the Chicken Katsu. It was delicious, rich in flavor, and had a nice Japanese vibe. On my second visit, I tried the Chicken Fry. It might be one of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had in Brooklyn. The special sauce is savory, and the chicken breast is crunchy outside and amazingly tender inside. Wow! The price is also very reasonable, which makes it even more worth it. Can’t wait to come back again next time!
Lived here 3 years and this is my favorite spot in the neighborhood. We eat here often, great coffee but the food is the star. All of the food is 10/10, the Cuban sandwhich is the best I've ever had.
Best damn chicken sandwich I ever had in my life. Wow. I wish I took a pic before I devoured it. Omggg. Literally a perfect sandwich. Perfect crunch. Perfectly seasoned. Perfect toppings. Perfectly savory. Just wow.
A very cute cafe. Staff is generally very sweet and friendly. The vibes of the cafe are also nice and they have free wifi. Lattes are delicious especially honey lavender and vanilla lattes. We got the egg and cheese sandwich and chocolate croissant which were good.
The nova breakfast, with egg and salmon, was decent. I wouldn't say I liked it, but it was better than "just ok" -- a 3.5+ I suppose, so I will round up to 4 ⭐. The chai latte was slightly better than I had expected: I rarely have chai because I find them too sweet, and so I was disappointed when I realized that I had mistakenly ordered the chai latte instead of my usual matcha latte. However it was not terribly sweet, so that was good. For the service it wasn't bad or anything, but I give a 3 ⭐ because they never asked which chai latte size I wanted (there were medium and large options), and whether I wanted hot or iced.
Crema Reviews
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