Blue Brown Cafe

Blue Brown Cafe is a Southeast Asian-inspired coffee shop on Havemeyer Street in Williamsburg, opened in early 2024 by three immigrant entrepreneurs: Nuke and Supitcha from Thailand, and Edwin from Indonesia. The trio met while working together at a New York City restaurant, and Nuke and Supitcha spent years honing their barista craft at cafes across the city before deciding to open their own place. The name "Blue Brown" is drawn directly from the building itself — the sky-blue exterior and the warm wood-brown tones that define the interior. The cozy space features warm wooden design elements, local artwork and watercolor paintings on the walls, and a welcoming atmosphere that extends to outdoor seating and a dog-friendly policy. The owners have expressed a long-term vision of hosting local art exhibitions and eventually using the space for community events, reflecting their desire to build more than just a cafe. The drink menu blends classic espresso and tea beverages with Southeast Asian-inspired signature creations that set Blue Brown apart from the typical Williamsburg coffee shop. The Blue Brown Latte — made with butterfly pea flower, which gives it a striking natural blue hue — has become the cafe's most recognizable offering. Other signatures include Thai Iced Coffee, a Dirty Thai Tea Latte, and a Matcha Tea with Lychee. The food program leans into the founders' Thai and Indonesian heritage: Thai tea custard croissants are the bestseller, joined by sweet cassava balls, dark chocolate salted caramel cookies, banana caramel chocolate chip cookies, and pandan cake. Blue Brown Cafe has been featured in Greenpointers and has quickly earned a devoted following among locals seeking flavors that go well beyond the standard Brooklyn coffee menu.