Crema's Take
“Red Coffee Stand is a tiny DUMBO counter where the espresso drinks are crisp and traditional, but regulars come back just as much for the rotating menu of housemade soups and chef-collaborations that punch way above what you'd expect from a hole-in-the-wall. The baristas—particularly Giorgi—treat every order like it matters, and the whole operation has that rare quality of feeling both genuinely passionate and genuinely welcoming. If you're in the neighborhood, this is the kind of place worth ducking into even if you're just passing through.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The place is small but cozy — perfect for grabbing a great cup while walking around DUMBO. Giorgi made my coffee ☕️and he’s very friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what he does. The coffee was absolutely delicious. 🤤I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly…
A great place for take out coffee and plenty options if you’re not a coffee lover! The attitude and service was outstanding.
Walked by the first time and didn’t know what this was, then serendipitously came across a pop up in the same location by chef Russell Markus. Went back and had the most amazing chicken kebab with fresh herbs and greens from Oko farms. Definitely recommend keeping an eye on…
fabulous and much needed addition to dumbo! tiny little nook on front street offers a growing assortment of great sweet and savory items (many gluten free too) — in addition to homemade soup and flavorful coffee. baked goods from sixteen mill are fine quality, gluten free and…
came for the soup. ate it on the subway. what's fun is it doubles as a weapon, if you need to deter a tweaker, this is HOT SOUP! on a cold, bone chilling day, a nice bowl of HOT SOUP hits different you know? really loved the colors, the guy who poured me my soup was a really…
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