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Sweatshop

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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    The flat whites at Sweatshop is a can't miss
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    Kyle B.
    "Counter Culture coffee makes for a great flat white!"(6 Tips)
    Caitrin F.
    "The sparky is amazing, it’s like a coffee cocktail!"(6 Tips)
    Roz T.
    "Aussie inspired food and a great flat white."(30 Tips)
    Kayleigh H.
    "The avocado toast with feta and mint is delicious."(10 Tips)
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  • Bommyheart icon on user image
    BommySeptember 19, 2016
    Fantastic crunchy granola in the muesli bowl. Various doughnuts from underwest donuts - try the maple waffle flavor.
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff BowenOctober 16, 2017
    I love this place. I love the design of everything (colors, materials, presentation, vibe), the best avocado toast I’ve had, a great flat white, and friendly Aussies. Wi-Fi password is “coolbeans”.
  • John S.
    John ShrimpMarch 17, 2018
    Sweatshop Coffee in Brooklyn is an Australian inspired cafe and espresso bar serving flat whites and chill vibes in Williamsburg. Aussie made, Brooklyn served.
  • Alexa S.heart icon on user image
    Alexa SolimaFebruary 16, 2015
    Love the donuts and latte. It's never crowded when I go, which I love because I can easily sit down and have a nice conversation with my friends.
  • Abigail K.
    Abigail KofflerMarch 26, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    You might think avocado toast is over but theirs is really good. Really good espresso drinks too.
  • Vicky O.heart icon on user image
    Vicky OApril 11, 2018
    Delicious avo on toast the chilli flakes and lime on the side gives it a kick! Coffee is delicious too.
  • johanna m.
    johanna marielDecember 21, 2015
    The yogurt breakfast bowl was SO good...great latte and latte art...and the bathroom here is so chic!
  • Will S.heart icon on user image
    Will SchollFebruary 16, 2016
    Really small space so it will likely be crowded. Worth going to for the staff's super rad Aussie accents.
  • Bommyheart icon on user image
    BommySeptember 27, 2015
    Gorgeous. Try the muesli bowl, long black, and admire the custom built furniture. Lovely staff and awesome merchandise for sale too.
  • BuzzFeed
    BuzzFeedAugust 23, 2016
    This Aussie-run café is located right off the Bedford stop in Brooklyn. Usually packed, but never pretentious. Order the Sparky: espresso + club soda + lime. Read more
  • Alexandra F.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra FariaMay 27, 2019
    Great spot to eat or just have a cup of coffee. Never super packed, so we can always find a spot to seat and relax. One of the best iced coffees ive had
  • Carolheart icon on user image
    CarolSeptember 1, 2015
    Well it's called the Sweatshop with good reason... No A/C. But, they have all the right drinks to help you cool down. I went with the Esky! $5.75
  • Jacob B.
    Jacob BriarsMarch 31, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Really good Australian coffee shop with friendly staff. They use the Southern Hemisphere terms - an 'espresso' is a 'Short Black'. They serve great coffee in stylish cups.
  • Théo B.
    Théo BlochetOctober 20, 2015
    Cool place to work. Flat white is great. But do come with your laptop charged : they only have a handful of power sockets, and they're not exactly easy to reach.
  • Brian G.heart icon on user image
    Brian Grogan Jr.May 15, 2016
    Deliciously smooth cold brew! They make a good Cortado too. The chairs have funky designs on them, and give the shop a trendy, cool feel in a cozy space.
  • Kayleigh H.heart icon on user image
    Great place to meet friends or sit and read in the sun. The avocado toast with feta and mint is delicious.
  • Sarah S.
    Sarah SampselApril 5, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Favorite coffee shop in Williamsburg. Flat whites and avo toast all day! Friendly staff, great music, and all around chill vibes. Pop in!
  • Caitrin F.heart icon on user image
    Caitrin FaciniMay 27, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    The sparky is amazing, it’s like a coffee cocktail! Favorite avo toast in the neighborhood.
  • Cynthia L.heart icon on user image
    Cynthia LinJanuary 2, 2017
    Love their ice cap. They also serve underwest donuts!
  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MackeyAugust 12, 2018
    Aussie coffee shop with a great vibe. Great flat white. I’ll be back again for breakfast.
  • Bernhard
    BernhardFebruary 20, 2016
    Get a flat white or one of their newest creations. Hands down for the nice and sleek interior!
  • Jay A.heart icon on user image
    Jay AlvarezMarch 20, 2015
    very cute and cozy. a nice place to have a conversation with friends with a cup of coffee.
  • Scott C.heart icon on user image
    Scott CautionJune 12, 2017
    Great cold brew and the brekkie sandwich was killer.
  • Lori L.
    Lori LuoJanuary 5, 2015
    Australian coffee offered in a trendy, low-key ambiance. Try their Flat Whites or their tea, which is served in individual teapots.
  • Erika P.heart icon on user image
    Erika PerziJuly 23, 2017
    Fantastic space, great menu. Flat white w macadamia is TDF. Avocado toast looks insane, will be back.
  • Globetrottergirls D.heart icon on user image
    Excellent coffee shop in Williamsburg. Free wifi & plugs, but limited seating.
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    TanFebruary 18, 2018
    Great goldie turmeric and smash avocado with feta toast! Kind staff too!!
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    BasakFebruary 18, 2016
    Get a flat white and take lots of pics! It's one of those instagrammable coffee shops in the hood.
  • Corine S.heart icon on user image
    Corine SchmalSeptember 21, 2016
    Flatwhite for your coffee fix and the co-yo bowl was a great breakfast / lunch pick! Vegan & Gluten Free options
  • Clinton N.heart icon on user image
    Clinton N.February 1, 2016
    One outlet for the whole place, gets really, really lively during the day. Total hangout spot for the local Aussies.
  • Abigail K.
    Abigail KofflerFebruary 24, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    The feta avocado toast is really good and served with flakey salt. sometimes you can’t resist.
  • Natalie H.heart icon on user image
    Natalie HollierFebruary 27, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great place to work from, has free wifi and a big shared table
  • Irene K.heart icon on user image
    Irene KöglFebruary 2, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    My fav spot for breakfast in this area. Great coffee, opens early, small but delicious breakfast menu
  • Mish and Rob
    Mish and RobJune 26, 2015
    Cute little place with great coffee! Never worked from here - and apparently it gets really busy during the day.
  • Jamie B.heart icon on user image
    Jamie BryantJune 17, 2018
    Favorite place for coffee in WB. Nicest owners.
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhJanuary 3, 2020
    Aussie café 😍. Pair their flat white with the avo toast for a picturesque breakfast or brunch 😍
  • Don D.heart icon on user image
    Don DraperFebruary 22, 2019
    Small coffee shop but with enough seating for a drink and quick bite. Coffee is good and on or pricing. The food is fantastic but slightly on the over priced side of things.
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley MowreyJuly 24, 2017
    Cute spot, very very hip and cozy. The staff were pretty curt with me unnecessarily, but the barista was nice. Counter culture done right, but mediocre and overpriced food imo.
  • Jennifer A.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer AtilemileDecember 16, 2015
    Great coffee and good non-dairy milk options. Friendly staff but I'm probs biased because I'm an aussie.
  • Peter W.
    Peter WuJanuary 3, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Such a friendly Aussie coffee shop. Get the flat white!
  • Dorien v.heart icon on user image
    Dorien van LingeOctober 18, 2016
    Nice coffee and cute little place to work or meet up with somebody.
  • Sue L.
    Sue LeeApril 5, 2015
    The flat whites + muesli. Great space to sit and decompress for a bit.
  • Mary Elise Chavezheart icon on user image
    Mary Elise ChavezOctober 16, 2015
    Donuts are so delish. Coffee on point.
  • Roz T.heart icon on user image
    Roz ThomasOctober 22, 2015
    Aussie inspired food and a great flat white. Try the avo on toast. Delicious.
  • Jeffrey K.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey KaoMarch 23, 2015
    They have Flat Whites on the menu, so you won't look nearly as pretentious ordering one here, as you normally do elsewhere, ya snob.
  • Damian B.heart icon on user image
    Damian BayonaNovember 23, 2015
    Quality coffee and tasty bites. Good for a coffee run or a quick breakfast
  • Sam G.heart icon on user image
    Sam GilAugust 6, 2018
    Great coffee as good as back home in Melbourne. Love the Esky too.
  • Belinda P.heart icon on user image
    Belinda PrenoJune 20, 2015
    Has everything you want: good coffee, outdoor seating, free WiFi
  • Yash A.heart icon on user image
    Yash AgarwalNovember 11, 2017
    The flat white is the best I have had so far in Manhattan or Brooklyn!
  • Aaron B.heart icon on user image
    Aaron BouvierMarch 2, 2016
    Excellent flat white. Tasty donut.
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