Fort Greene★ 4.5Verified June 3, 2026
Bittersweet
180 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
Closed· opens today at 7:30am
★4.5Google Rating(334 reviews)
What to know
Specialty coffeeGood pastriesLaptop friendlyFree WiFiOutdoor seating
At a Glance
Frequently asked
- Where is Bittersweet?
- Bittersweet is at 180 Dekalb Ave in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
- How is Bittersweet rated?
- Bittersweet has a 4.5-star rating from 334 Google reviews.
- Can you work from Bittersweet?
- Yes, Bittersweet is laptop-friendly and works for getting things done. It has WiFi.
- Does Bittersweet serve specialty coffee?
- Yes, Bittersweet serves specialty coffee.
- Does Bittersweet have outdoor seating?
- Yes, Bittersweet has outdoor seating.
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About Bittersweet
Bittersweet is a local gathering place on Lafayette Avenue right next to Fort Greene Park, serving handcrafted coffee and a serious in-house pastry and sandwich program. The cafe has earned a steady local following over years of consistent execution and the kind of warm, neighborhood-rooted atmosphere that makes it feel more like a community living room than a coffee shop. The coffee program is well-executed across the third-wave fundamentals: espresso, lattes, drip, cold brew. The food side is what genuinely sets Bittersweet apart: pastries, sandwiches, and breakfast plates all made in-house with real attention to ingredients. Outdoor seating along Lafayette becomes prime real estate in warmer months. A reliable neighborhood anchor.
