Crema's Take
“Ristretto pulls off that rare Brooklyn balance of serious espresso craft and genuine warmth—regulars rave about getting real, properly pulled shots in a space that actually feels like a living room rather than an Instagram set. The pastries are a mixed bag (hit or miss based on what you order), but the sprawling windows and both indoor/outdoor seating make it an easy place to settle in for hours with a book or laptop and a genuinely good coffee.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →A cozy cafe, friendly staff, delicious and healthy food, a wide selection of brewed teas and coffees, beautiful pastries (I'm sure they're delicious, too; I haven't tried them, but people have stopped in for cakes and ordered pastries), and affordable prices. Highly recommended!
I’ve recently discovered this beautiful coffee shop and would love to recommend it to everyone! The atmosphere is incredibly pleasant - you can feel the care in every detail, everything is done with great taste 😍 The food, drinks, and pastries are absolutely wonderful. The…
The coffee was amazing. Now I know where to get real espresso. Wish your cafe lots of customers and success.
I just opened a box of cakes from this cafe. They're awful. My child chose the meringue. The saleswoman said she had to decorate it with berries and took the cake to the back room. They brought it to the cashier and gave it to me in a sealed box. I took it and went home. What is…
Great coffee shop, big windows, view, indoor & outdoor seating, good selection of pastries.
Crema Reviews
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