Lalin's

Lalin's

★★★★★4.7(107 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Lalin's has mastered the rare balance of being genuinely good at coffee while also functioning as an actual neighborhood third place—the kind of spot where book clubs, remote workers, and regulars who've been coming for years all coexist without tension. The vibe is deliberately low-key with thoughtful design and music, and the baristas clearly know their craft, making this the rare Brooklyn café that feels like it's for the neighborhood rather than performing for Instagram.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu.

Laptop friendlyMeetingsCraft espressoSlow sitFull breakfastPastriesTraditional drinksOutdoor seatingQuick grab

Google Reviews

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Thomas Van de Pas
★★★★★3 months ago

My favorite neighborhood coffee shop :) with a great cross section of the neighborhood—longtime residents, artists/authors, euro visitors, book clubs, etc.. all the baristas are good at their jobs. Nice music selection, too. Actually a pretty perfect spot for a friend catchup…

Luis Valenzuela
★★★★★4 months ago

I stumbled upon this gem when I wasn’t in the mood for Santa Panza and was simply looking for a place with good wine — and it absolutely delivered. What stood out even more than the wine, though, was the hospitality. The bartender was incredible: genuinely attentive, welcoming,…

Carly Stieve
★★★★★7 months ago

Great spot to grab coffee! The environment is cute, calm, quiet, low lit, with some nice music on in the background. The coffee syrup and milk options are all inclusive. The chorizo burrito wasn’t my favorite, but all around still a really cute spot!

Debisree Ray
★★★★★9 months ago

I stopped by this café during an evening stroll, looking for a quick cup of coffee. The vibe of the place is great — stylish interior with good music playing in the background. The barista wasn’t particularly warm, and the latte art attempt was a bit of a disaster, but the…

Daniel D
★★★★★a year ago

I’ve been working remotely for a few years and sometimes I need to get out of the house and change things, for my sanity. This is one of my spots. This coffee shop has everything: excellent coffee drinks (even decaf espresso), strong stable wifi, a backyard, friendly staff,…

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