Playground

I don't need my ego stroked by my barista and sometimes it's actually part of the experience to be cooly served a good coffee by someone hot and fashionable playing techno, so I love this place. Best ambience of any cafe in the area. Coffee is good.

Best cup of coffee in town, hands down. The playlist is always on point and makes hanging out there extra enjoyable.

This is one of my favorite places to go to meet with friends or even alone. Their coffee and matcha always tastes great whenever I've gone in the day time and I love the layout of the shop. The book and music selection is always on point. Typically, I come here in the evenings after work and their staff is always knowledgable on their wines and at $14/glass, it's way better than going to other places around BK where their wines aren't as good (where people just choose the funkiest smelling wine and thinking that's what dictates a good biodynamic or natural wine.) My favorite has been this chardonnay from Hokkaido, Japan so far and I'm so glad they introduced this wine to me. I've had several celebrations here and the staff has always been sweet and accommodating. They recently started serving some food and I need everyone to try the spanish tortilla, deviled eggs, and samosas!! Love this gem in Bedstuy and will always come back!

This is the first Google review I have ever written; I have been coming to Playground for two years. I love it here: the coffee is great, it’s one of the very few family-owned coffee shops in the neighborhood, and it offers a quiet place to work productively during the week. Today will be my last visit to Playground, on account of how nasty and aggressive the barista was. This morning, as I approached the counter, ready to pay for my coffee, I asked the Barista: “What’s your favorite pastry here? Is there anything in particular you would recommend?” I asked because I have never had a pastry at Playground, and I wanted to get something to go with my coffee. When I asked, the barista looked up at me with a scowl. As if I had asked for her social security number, or said something deeply profane, she said, sharply: ”It’s subjective. I can’t say. Just get whatever you think looks good.” What is shocking to me, and so strange about this interaction, is that OBVIOUSLY my question is subjective: In fact, that’s precisely why I asked the person who works behind the counter! My thinking (crazy as it might seem) is that the barista who works here every day might be willing to recommend something to eat. Clearly, this was far too much to ask.The intensity and aggression with which she recoiled, and the dismissive, blasé answer she gave me was unexpected and disappointing. If this is how repeat customers are treated, I can only imagine how first-time visitors are dealt with. There are plenty of $7 lattes at other coffee shops in the neighborhood, and I'd encourage you to go get one of those instead of coming to Playground.

Hands down the best cafe in the neighborhood. This is a true family-run spot that feels like the heart of the neighborhood—warm, welcoming, and full of love. The sense of community here is unmatched, with thoughtful events that bring people together and make everyone feel at home. The coffee is a perfect 10/10 every single time, and their wine service is genuinely phenomenal—thoughtfully curated and served with care. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick cup or settling in for the evening, this place makes you feel like family.