Legend Cafe Express
2172 86th St, Brooklyn, NY
Crema's Take
“This cha chaan teng-style café brings Hong Kong energy to Brooklyn with generous portions of delicious comfort food at reasonable prices, earning passionate fans who praise its authentic approach to traditional drinks and matcha tea. Staff enthusiasm runs high here—expect attentive service and someone constantly refilling water and tidying up—making it equally welcoming whether you're grabbing a quick bite or settling in for a leisurely meeting with friends and family. The vibe works best for those seeking a casual, unpretentious spot where pastries and light fare pair perfectly with specialty beverages, though consistency with service can vary between visits.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Service was very attentive and friendly. Didn't have to wait long to get food or flag anyone down. The staff was always walking around and looking at tables, cleaning up and refilling water without asking. It's pretty good HK comfort food, no complaints here. The prices are…
The food was really bad and lacked flavor. The service was unimpressive, and the prices were unreasonably high compared to other places. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant.
I see a lot of reviews about poor service, but I stopped by this new cha chaan teng just a week after they opened, and overall it was a really solid experience especially if you’re craving quick, tasty Hong Kong–style comfort food. The food was the highlight. Everything came…
Overall the food is delicious and portions are generous. Prices are very reasonable too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Highly recommend everyone come and try — must visit if you like Hong Kong–style café food! 🇭🇰🍽️
I have dined at the Legend Cafe on New Utrecht Ave and decided to try this new location this weekend. The foods were decent. But service really needed to greatly improve. It was fine for the first few minutes after we were seated. Menus and water were promptly provided. But we…
Crema Reviews
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