Principles GI Coffee House

As hipster as it gets - but I love it! Such a cozy, relaxing and genuine space with friendly staff and quirky decoration. It’s spacious and feels like part workshop part bike shop and part living room. Make no mistake, they are serious about their coffee with an exquisite selection of special, rare and eclectic beans. It’s not cheap but definitely go for the pourover.

Love this place! Finally visited for the first time today & can’t believe I haven’t been here yet! It’s super bike friendly with tools and pumps and events. They have fabulous drinks and vegan treats (it’s all vegan!). Definitely try the donuts if they’re available- they’re from Duh Donuts & they have a bunch of gluten free/vegan snacks too from other vegan bakers. It’s a huge space so plenty of space to work &/or hang out and enjoy your drink in a real cup/mug.

Super fun coffee program featuring some of the best roasters out there. Great community centered cafe. Owner is knowledgable, kind , and has put together a great team. Definitely a destination if Gowanus is out of your way. If you’re a local this should be one of your regular stops.

Incredible coffee shop and community space. The coffee is absolutely top-tier, they really know their stuff. Lots of good pastries (all vegan). Lots of space inside, good for working or hanging out with friends. And they are great supporters of the local bike community including organizing events. The kind of place we need more of in Brooklyn!

Really love this place. First, the coffee: they do a great job of finding beans from excellent independent roasters. The coffee by the cup and bags of whole bean are consistently really good. Second, the space: it feels huge — space to enjoy a drink, surfaces good for getting some work done, even a mini bike coop in the back. Third, the owner: she is really involved with the community, both local and broader Brooklyn. She hosts events, joins rides and shows up at community meetings. I really appreciate that she’s engaged with the neighborhood.