11 Black-Owned Coffee Shops Near Park Slope, Brooklyn
Brooklyn’s coffee scene is rich with diversity, with Black-owned cafes playing a major role in shaping neighborhood culture. Each spot offers more than just a cup of coffee—they create community hubs where people connect over shared stories and traditions.
In neighborhoods like Park Slope, Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy, these cafes blend global flavors with local warmth, offering everything from La Colombe espresso to donuts, empanadas to Caribbean-inspired bites.
As you explore these unique cafes, you’re also supporting vibrant entrepreneurs who are dedicated to uplifting Brooklyn.
1. Whisk & Whiskey
Park Slope
Here in Park Slope, if you’re craving a La Colombe coffee or espresso drink complemented with fresh-baked pastries and small bites, head to Whisk & Whiskey. And don’t forget to return in the evening for a seasonal cocktail, wine or beer. With a focus on community and neighborhood, and a commitment to welcome everyone, Chef Coy (aka Secoyah Browne) and owner/general manager Chandra Touch combine their respective Trinidadian and Cambodian roots to create a meeting and event space where the Caribbean meets Southeast Asia. Follow their Instagram for event info.
Whisk & Whiskey
259 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
2. The Green House Café, Seed Brklyn
Bed-Stuy
Sip on a latte surrounded by plants at The Green House Café at Seed Brkyln—a concept shop where locals mingle among La Colombe coffee, greenery, planters, vegan Jamaican patties, books and fashion. Bahamian American artist Christophe Roberts opened the store back in 2022 to provide a creative community space in the neighborhood, and it’s been a hit since. Window shop on their Instagram.
The Green House Café
1217 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
3. Cafe Con Libros
Crown Heights
We’ve written about Cafe Con Libros before in our Favorite Brooklyn Bookstores blog post, but this time we’re highlighting their coffee. Of course, we still suggest you go for the fabulous books too. Peruse the curated collection alongside an order of Irving Farm coffee, or choose from espresso drinks or teas. The intersectional feminist shop was founded by Kalima DeSuze in 2017, as a place to shine light on the “voices, images and stories of womxn-identified folx” and the majority of their books and events do just that. Follow their Instagram for book ideas.
Cafe Con Libros
724 Prospect Place
Brooklyn, NY 11216
4. Nûrish
Prospect Heights
Brooklynite Elijah Bah first moved to New York from Guinea, West Africa, in his teens and then spent years in the restaurant business. He opened Nûrish to create an inviting gathering space and inspire fellow young Black men to follow their dreams. At Nûrish you’ll find a full coffee and tea menu in addition to smoothies, juices, and healthy vegetarian-, vegan- and omnivore-friendly food, which you can peep on Instagram.
Nûrish
637 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
5. Hibiscus Brew
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
After shifting from the corporate world to a home organization business, Allison Dunn drew from her Jamaican roots and her passion for beverage creation to open Hibiscus Brew during the pandemic in 2020. With its pleasant pink accents, the aptly named café definitely gives hibiscus vibes, which you can see on their Instagram. Beyond hibiscus drinks, the menu also offers coffee, lattes and seasonal Jamaican smoothies that go well with the sweet treats and healthy eats.
Hibiscus Brew
546 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
6. Brooklyn Perk
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Founder Joel Patrick opened Brooklyn Perk in 2018 when he combined his passions for coffee and community. Today the café is “Serving Peace, Love & Unity” at multiple locations, including Prospect Lefferts Gardens. Their extensive menu features brewed coffee and espresso drinks as well as frappes, hot teas and hot chocolate, and signature lattes that include rose, pistachio vanilla and peanut butter banana. For a menu preview, head to Instagram.
Brooklyn Perk
605 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
7. Cups and Books
Flatbush/Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Cups and Books is a Black family-owned independent shop where patrons can grab a coffee or tea and dessert while discovering something meaningful to read. Most of the books are about people of color but they also carry national best sellers, classics and expand their collection based on what community members want to read. Owners John and Tricia Ocasio opened the shop in October of 2019 to create a creative space where people could unite to embrace culture among books, coffee and pastries.
Cups and Books
2024 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn NY, 11226
8. Ciao Bella Coffee
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Husband and wife team Marco Mento and Jessica Michel opened Ciao Bella Coffee in March of 2020, just before the pandemic, as an all-inclusive neighborhood spot where customers connect over coffee and pastries. Choose from a variety of coffee and espresso drinks and seasonal beverages—and attend an event such as poetry night. Get a sneak-peek of upcoming events on Instagram.
Ciao Bella Coffee
284 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
9. LoveLane BK
Crown Heights
Now with two locations, including Crown Heights, LoveLane BK is a “cultural springboard for heritage-based gatherings—where Caribbean meets food, coffee and art.” Owner Tiffani Styles and Chef La-Niece Lyew serve up drip coffee and espresso drinks, hot cocoa, teas and specialty drinks, and food items that range from a Jerk chicken Caesar wrap and oxtail consommé to vegan toast and pastries by Balthazar. Follow their Instagram to keep up with events like open mic night and DJ brunches.
LoveLane BK
674 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
10. Lakou Café
Crown Heights
Also in Crown Heights, Lakou Café is a Haitian American casual, vegan-friendly restaurant that celebrates art and community. Former corporate lawyer Cassandre Davilmar and business partner Isiah Michael opened the restaurant in May of 2018 as a gathering space for art shows, movie nights, wellness workshops and other events. Select from drip coffee and espresso-based beverages, teas, juices or smoothies. Look out for events on their Instagram.
Lakou Café
195 Utica Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213
11. Canela Café Bar
Crown Heights
Canela is a Dominican-American Café serving breakfast all day long. Known for their empanadas, Canela also serves fresh-baked pastries, natural smoothies and juices, and of course coffee. See what’s cooking on their Instagram.
Canela Café Bar
800 Franklin Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Brooklyn’s cafe scene is a testament to our borough’s cultural diversity and sense of community. Whether you’re sipping a seasonal cocktail at Whisk & Whiskey in Park Slope, enjoying a plant-filled latte break at The Green House Café in Bed-Stuy, or trying a hibiscus-infused drink at Hibiscus Brew, each cafe offers its own distinct experience.
As a boutique real estate agency rooted in Park Slope, we love seeing these local businesses thrive and enrich our neighborhoods. If you’re exploring homes in Brooklyn, we’re here to guide you through finding the perfect spot to plant your roots in this vibrant, ever-evolving community. And who knows? Your favorite new coffee spot might just be steps from your new front door.
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