Rhythm Zero

Rhythm Zero hides behind a deliberately sterile glass storefront on Kent Street — a design choice that serves as a kind of password for those in the know. Inside, the space opens into one of the most aesthetically considered cafe interiors in Greenpoint: vintage designer furniture, warm wood, a soft palette, and a carefully curated soundtrack that locals reliably rave about online. The coffee menu is tight and well-executed, but the matcha program is what brings people back — Rhythm Zero is widely cited as having one of the best matcha lattes in north Brooklyn. The atmosphere is calm and conducive to long sessions: it's become a favorite among writers, designers, and anyone who works on a laptop and cares about the room they sit in. Service tends to be thoughtful and slightly slower than a high-volume neighborhood spot, in keeping with the considered energy of the space.