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Poetica Coffee
- 622 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Espresso bar ★4.0 (17)·$1–10

622 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USA

4.0
Food is great! Baristas are kind, space is cozy and clean. But the iced matcha is a pass. Ordered it a few times and didn’t like a single one. It was lukewarm, flavorless, or clumpy. - Sharon Gao
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$1–10 per person Reported by 17 people$1–10$10–20$20–30

Poetica Coffee Introduce

Poetica Coffee: A Brooklyn Espresso Bar Where Flavor Meets Creativity

In the vibrant tapestry of Brooklyn's coffee culture, Poetica Coffee has emerged as a distinct and highly recommended spot for New Yorkers seeking more than just a quick caffeine fix. Classified specifically as an **Espresso Bar**, this establishment prides itself on delivering high-quality, flavorful beverages, which customers describe as "incredibly tasty, with a rich and bold flavor that hit all the right notes." But the appeal of Poetica Coffee extends far beyond the cup.

What truly sets this coffee house apart is its fusion of exceptional coffee with a surprisingly robust food menu, all served within a unique setting. The atmosphere is celebrated for being **Casual, Cozy, and Trendy**, with one reviewer noting its "unusual interior" and highlighting it as a perfect spot to "savor a cup of coffee while surrounded by creativity." For the professional or student in New York, the environment is ideal; it's famously "Good for working on laptop" and a comfortable choice for **Solo dining** or a morning **Breakfast** stop.

This is a place where you can grab a simple **Drip Coffee** ($3.25) or a complex **Iced Poetica** ($5.74) and pair it with a full meal, ranging from the hearty **Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast** ($8.50) to a gourmet **Bacon, Cheddar Burger** ($15.00). Poetica Coffee offers a complete package for the discerning local, combining high-quality ingredients, a dedicated service team (described as "kind" baristas), and an inspiring ambiance right in the heart of Brooklyn.

Location and Accessibility on Caton Avenue, Brooklyn

Poetica Coffee is perfectly situated to serve its neighborhood and beyond, positioned on a easily accessible street in a key Brooklyn area. Its specific address is:

622 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USA

Located on Caton Avenue, the coffee shop is a convenient local landmark for residents and those traveling through the area. Its placement ensures good local foot traffic, making it a simple stop for a morning coffee run or a midday meal. Crucially for all New Yorkers, Poetica Coffee is committed to broad access, featuring both a **Wheelchair accessible entrance** and a **Wheelchair accessible restroom**. This dedication to accessibility ensures that all community members can comfortably enjoy the atmosphere and menu. The area is known to attract a diverse crowd, including tourists, who are drawn to the shop's high praise for its food and unique interior design, solidifying its place as a valued community hub.


Comprehensive Services Offered

Understanding the fast-paced and varied lifestyle of New Yorkers, Poetica Coffee provides a range of flexible service options to meet every need, from a slow, relaxing visit to a rapid pickup:

  • Dine-in: Guests are welcomed to stay and enjoy the cozy and clean space with comfortable seating, perfect for a leisurely meal or an extended work session.
  • Takeout: A fast and efficient option for grabbing any item from the extensive coffee and food menu to enjoy elsewhere.
  • Delivery: Offering the convenience of having their great coffee and food brought directly to your home or office.
  • Onsite Services: The full range of amenities and service staff are available for guests choosing to dine or work inside the premises.
  • Dedicated Dining Times: The menu caters specifically to **Breakfast** and **Dessert** times, ensuring high-quality food options are available for these key parts of the day.

Key Features and Highlights

Poetica Coffee distinguishes itself not only through its menu but also through a curated set of features that make it an exceptional choice for the local community and visitors alike:

  • Great Coffee: The top highlight, consistently receiving praise for its "rich and bold flavor," confirming its status as a high-quality espresso bar.
  • Great Tea Selection: Offers a variety of options, including hot and iced varieties like **Iced Green Tea** ($4.74) and a flavorful **Chai** ($4.74), catering to non-coffee drinkers.
  • Popular for Breakfast: The diverse and hearty breakfast menu makes it a premier destination for starting the day in Brooklyn.
  • Good for Working on Laptop: The comfortable, clean, and cozy atmosphere provides an ideal workspace for professionals, students, and freelancers.
  • Popular for Solo Dining: The welcoming environment makes it comfortable for individuals to enjoy a meal or a coffee alone.
  • Atmosphere: Described as **Casual, Cozy, and Trendy**, the unique interior offers an inspiring and relaxing setting.
  • Wheelchair Accessibility: Includes both a **Wheelchair accessible entrance** and **restroom**, demonstrating a commitment to serving all patrons.
  • Flexible Payments: Accepts modern payment methods including **Credit cards**, **Debit cards**, and **NFC mobile payments**, ensuring quick and secure transactions.

Contact Information

To call in an order, inquire about the menu, or check current hours, here is the contact information for Poetica Coffee:

  • Address: 622 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USA
  • Phone (Primary): (347) 240-0543
  • Mobile Phone: +1 347-240-0543

What is Worth Choosing: A Deep Dive into Poetica Coffee's Diverse Menu

The primary reason New Yorkers should choose Poetica Coffee is the rare combination of a high-quality espresso bar and a full-service kitchen offering diverse, satisfying meals. This is a place where a **Quick bite** seamlessly transitions into a full lunch or a delightful dessert, all within the same cozy space.

The **Hot Drinks** menu is a testament to its espresso bar status, featuring meticulously prepared beverages. Patrons can enjoy the precision of a **Cortado** ($4.05) or **Double Espresso** ($4.65), the comfort of a **Café Au Lait** ($2.89), or the complexity of a **Mocha** ($4.55). The commitment to non-coffee options is clear with the inclusion of **Matcha** ($6.25) and a variety of **Tea** ($4.25) selections. For those who prefer a cool beverage, the **Iced Drinks** menu is equally robust, offering classics like **Cold Brew** ($4.74) and **Iced Latte** ($5.25), alongside the signature **Iced Poetica** ($5.74) and a variety of chilled matcha and chai options. Although one review mentioned inconsistency with the iced matcha, the overall "Great coffee" and "Great tea selection" highlight the exceptional quality of the beverage program.

Poetica Coffee truly stands out with its food menu, starting with an impressive **Breakfast** line-up that goes well beyond standard offerings. Options include the decadent **Avocado, Bacon, Pickled Scallion Breakfast** ($9.00), the comforting **Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast** ($8.00), and the unique **Ranchero Breakfast** ($9.50), providing hearty fuel for the day. Their **Bagel** selection caters to all preferences, from a simple **Bagel With Butter** ($2.50) to the premium **Bagel With Lox** ($7.50).

For lunch or a later meal, the menu expands dramatically. The **Sandwiches** are inventive and substantial, featuring a classic **BLT** ($10.00), a sophisticated **Smoked Salmon Sandwich** ($12.50), and the trendy **Avocado Toast** ($10.00). Moving beyond sandwiches, the kitchen prepares satisfying **Entrées** like the rich **Turkey Chili** ($11.00), and diverse **Salads** such as the **Avocado Salad** ($12.00) and **Chickpea Salad** ($10.00). Uniquely, they offer a selection of specialty **Pierogies**, with savory fillings like **Chicken Pierogi** ($4.85) and **Mashed Potato Pierogi** ($4.85), providing an unexpected comfort food element.

The menu even includes a dedicated **Burgers** section, allowing patrons to choose the savory **Bacon, Cheddar Burger** ($15.00), or customize their order with the **Make Your Own Burger** ($14.00). This wide array ensures that Poetica Coffee is a reliable spot for every meal of the day, not just coffee.

Finally, the sweet tooth is catered to with a selection of delicate, artisan **Macarons** in classic flavors like **Raspberry**, **Pistachio**, and **Chocolate**, all priced at ($2.95). These treats provide the perfect small **Dessert** to pair with a final cup of coffee before heading out. The combination of its "incredibly tasty" beverages, expansive, high-quality food menu, and a "cozy and clean" atmosphere makes Poetica Coffee the essential Brooklyn spot for anyone seeking a blend of high-end espresso and satisfying dining.

Poetica Coffee Food & drink

  • Macarons

  • Raspberry Macaron $2.95
  • Pistachio Macaron $2.95
  • Vanilla Macaron $2.95
  • Birthday Cake Macaron $2.95
  • Chocolate Macaron $2.95
  • Bagel

  • Bagel With Butter $2.50
  • Bagel With Lox $7.50
  • Bagel With Scallion $3.25
  • Bagel With Cream Cheese $2.75
  • Breakfast

  • Avocado, Bacon, Pickled Scallion Breakfast $9.00

    Roasted tomato, fried eggs.

  • Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast $8.50
  • Ranchero Breakfast $9.50

    Chorizo, eggs, avocado, jalapeño, and pico De gallo.

  • Spinach, Shallots, Feta, Fried Eggs Breakfast $8.00
  • Ham, Egg & Cheese Breakfast $8.00
  • Hot Drinks

  • Drip Coffee $3.25
  • Cortado $4.05
  • Double Espresso $4.65
  • Americano $4.41
  • Mocha $4.55
  • Tea $4.25
  • Chai $4.74
  • Cappuccino $4.65
  • Café Au Lait $2.89
  • Latte $4.55
  • Macchiato $3.95
  • Matcha $6.25
  • Entrées

  • Turkey Chili $11.00

    Served with cream and cheddar.

  • Salads

  • Avocado Salad $12.00

    Arugula, cucumber, radish, tomato, and feta cheese.

  • Chef Salad $12.00

    Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, olive, egg, herb. Choice of avocado, tuna, ham or turkey.

  • Chickpea Salad $10.00

    With onion, basil, parsley, parmesan and lemon dressing.

  • Pierogies

  • Chicken Pierogi $4.85
  • Egg & Scallion Pierogi $4.85
  • Mashed Potato Pierogi $4.85
  • Iced Drinks

  • Iced Green Tea $4.74
  • Iced Mocha $5.50
  • Iced Matcha Tea $6.25
  • Iced Chai Latte $6.25
  • Iced Matcha $6.25
  • Iced Black Tea $4.74
  • Iced Cappuccino $5.25
  • Iced Poetica $5.74
  • Iced Americano $5.00
  • Cold Brew $4.74
  • Iced Latte $5.25
  • Burgers

  • Bacon, Cheddar Burger $15.00

    Bacon, cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo.

  • Make Your Own Burger $14.00
  • Parade Burger $14.00

    Bleu cheese, crispy shallot, and garlic mayo.

  • Sandwiches

  • BLT $10.00

    8 radish, arugula mayo - add avocado for an additional charge.

  • Smoked Salmon Sandwich $12.50

    Lettuce, hard boiled egg, gribiche sauce on pretzel bun.

  • Turkey Sandwich $11.00

    Bacon, roasted tomato, arugula mayo on ciabatta.

  • Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Cheddar $8.00

    Add caramelized onion for an additional charge.

  • Tomato Mozzarella Pesto On Baguette $10.00
  • Chicken Sandwich $12.00

    Roasted peppers, avocado, chipotle mayo, arugula on ciabatta.

  • Avocado Toast $10.00

    Miso butter, pickled red onion, hard-boiled egg.

Poetica Coffee Details

  • Service options

  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • Tourists
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Poetica Coffee Photos

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Poetica Coffee Location

Poetica Coffee

622 Caton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218, USA

Poetica Coffee Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 58 user reviews.

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