La Cabra Roastery
1329 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Crema's Take
“La Cabra brings a distinctly Nordic sensibility to Brooklyn with this beautifully designed roastery where they handle everything in-house—from roasting their own beans to baking cardamom-studded pastries that locals rave about. The counter-service setup keeps things intimate and efficient, and while weekend crowds can squeeze the cozy seating, the thoughtfully split spaces let you choose your vibe, whether you're settling in for work or a catch-up with friends. Come with an appreciation for espresso-forward drinks and pour overs, and go easy on the sugar to let their lighter roasts shine.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
You have to try out the cardamom pastry, it’s great. I suggest going a bit lighter on the sugar with their coffees. Not a ton of seating space but nice atmosphere.
I love this bakery - unfortunately it’s crowded during the weekend, so not many places to sit down. What’s cool though is that there are different seating areas: to hang out, to work or sitting outside. I can’t get enough of their cardamom buns and viennoiseries. Their coffee is excellent. There is a roastery in the back.
Such a beautiful coffee shop. The interior is cool, the people who come here are cool, and I love that you order at the counter and they bring everything to your table. Their matcha latte and americano were amazing. You can really tell they use high quality ingredients. This is officially my new favorite coffee spot.
This is a Danish coffee chain with several locations in Manhattan, and they recently opened this new one in Brooklyn. I’ve visited their Manhattan cafés before, and today I came to this location to enjoy my Sunday. They have designated laptop pods for people who want to work, but laptops are not allowed at the regular tables so others can sit and enjoy the space. If you plan to work, come early — by 10 a.m. on a Sunday, every pod was already taken. As always, their coffee and pastries were excellent. This time I tried the hot cardamom latte (I’ve only had the iced version before). My preference is still the iced one, but the hot latte was good too. The ham and cheese pastry and cardamom bun were both outstanding, and the espresso was rich, smooth, and very high quality. I also love their minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic — clean, calm, and beautifully designed. Highly recommend this location if you’re in Brooklyn.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 La Cabra is an absolutely stunning café—beautifully designed and a true gem for coffee lovers. Their pastries are house-made and incredibly delicious, and they roast their own beans in-house for top-quality coffee. The front area is perfect for chatting with friends, while the back is reserved for laptop use (though seats are limited). Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy a quiet coffee moment or have a cozy brunch meet-up—not ideal for working long hours, but perfect for savoring the experience.
Crema Reviews
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