Nerd Be Cool Coffee Shop Espresso & Matcha Lab Juice & Smoothies Bar

Nerd Be Cool Coffee Shop Espresso & Matcha Lab Juice & Smoothies Bar

★★★★4.0(71 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The staff here genuinely cares—one barista offered a customer a strainer for their smoothie after a dental procedure—and that hospitality extends to every drink they make, from meticulously crafted matcha lattes to cold brew that hits just right. It's a small, mom-and-pop spot with chaotic-in-a-good-way energy, equal parts cozy coffee shop and creative laboratory for specialty drinks and smoothies that justify the splurge. If you want a place where the people running it actually know your name and the pastry case is worth lingering over, this is your Brooklyn spot.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

MeetingsMatcha & teaSlow sitFull breakfastCold brewPastriesPastriesSpecialty drinksLight foodSignature drinksFamily friendlyTraditional drinks

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Real_Lexus
★★★★★7 months ago

Matcha latte and chai latte here was very good, also a lot of drink and bakery look interesting for me but for next time. Atmosphere was so good widely and good decoration. Staff was so nice. Recommend .

Amanda Tallini
★★★★★9 months ago

I visited for the first time today and Kirk was so wonderful and helpful. I had a wisdom tooth pulled today and he offered me a strainer to make sure there weren't any sharp seeds in my smoothie. Above and beyond customer service! I'll definitely be back. I'm also a roller…

Chris Clarke
★★★★a year ago

Just checked out Nerd Be Cool in Prospect Heights—these $11 smoothies are cute. It’s a small, mom-and-pop spot run by a couple, with a vibe that’s part Starbucks, part Johnny Rockets, and something else I can’t quite put my finger on. I tried the Açaí Elderflower and the Oatmeal…

Phillip Kautz
★★★★★a year ago

Found this gem almost by accident. It was just right there when I needed an afternoon iced coffee. An awesome array of food items is very impressive in a setting that's funky casual. There are many sweet and savory choices. Making yourself comfortable isn't hard to do. And the…

Eva Schicker
★★★★★a year ago

Such a lovely and intimate coffee shop right near Grand Army Plaza. I ordered a latte with almond milk which was delicious. The perfect blend with enough foam to have the barista paint a coffee heart in it. The smoothie list is impressive, as are all their special coffee…

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