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Crown Heights4.4Verified September 7, 2026

Cafe Cotton Bean

1077 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA

Cafe Cotton Bean
Cafe Cotton Bean interior
Cafe Cotton Bean detail
4.4Google Rating(280 reviews)

What to know

Specialty coffeeGood pastriesBreakfastDessertOutdoor seatingDine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

At a Glance

  • $$

Hours

Sunday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday to Friday
7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

What regulars say

Customers love Cafe Cotton Bean for its delicious coffees, peaceful atmosphere, and commitment to sustainability. The shop's simple and clean design, friendly staff, and high-quality food options are also highly praised. Many customers appreciate the shop's efforts to reduce waste and promote reusable coffee habits.

delicious coffeespeaceful atmospheresustainable practicesfriendly staffclean shop

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Frequently asked

Where is Cafe Cotton Bean?
Cafe Cotton Bean is at 1077 Bergen St in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
How is Cafe Cotton Bean rated?
Cafe Cotton Bean has a 4.4-star rating from 280 Google reviews.
Does Cafe Cotton Bean serve specialty coffee?
Yes, Cafe Cotton Bean serves specialty coffee.
Does Cafe Cotton Bean have outdoor seating?
Yes, Cafe Cotton Bean has outdoor seating.
Does Cafe Cotton Bean have good pastries?
Yes, Cafe Cotton Bean is known for its pastries.

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About Cafe Cotton Bean

Cafe Cotton Bean sits on a quiet corner of Bergen Street just west of Nostrand and brings a distinct Japanese sensibility to the Crown Heights coffee scene. The name combines two of the owner's passions, cotton (the textile) and coffee beans, and the space reflects a Japanese cafe aesthetic: clean lines, warm wood, careful lighting, and a small footprint that prioritizes the bar. The coffee program runs on beans from Parlor Coffee, the well-respected Brooklyn underground roaster, and the menu leans toward Japanese-inflected drinks and food: hand-drip pour-overs, matcha lattes, and a small but precise food program that has included Japanese-style yakiso burgers and other distinctive items. Slightly pricier than the neighborhood average, but Crown Heights regulars consistently call out the quality and consistency. A reliably good local stop for people who want their coffee paired with intention.

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