Polly’s Cafe: A Cozy Gem in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights

Nice cozy spot with a handful of tables/ seating indoors. Power greens sandwich was pretty good, I probably could’ve used some hot sauce, and thought the avocado could’ve been slightly fresher.

Fantastic cafe with lots of seating and a large open backyard that is very peaceful. It’s hard to find a spot that has great drinks AND worthwhile food— Polly’s has both! Their homemade Maple Rosemary syrup is an awesome addition to a latte. I come here to work most days now and love it! Great music taste as well :)

The backyard is a lovely place to spend a spring or summer day. The atmosphere created by the owner and staff is really warm and it’s a great place to sit and do work or chat! One of my favorite places to bring friends and family.

I LOVE Polly’s! I came for the awesome coffee and food (chocolate croissants, cherry oat scones, and pumpkin bread are just a few favorites) and stayed for the food, ambiance, and the PEOPLE. Terrie the owner is one of the warmest and nicest people ever, and every morning I hear people, along with myself, giving life updates to Terrie, who remembers it all and is so supportive and funny. The baristas are awesome and quick to serve and quick to remember you. The backyard is so nice, and there are all sorts of cool events and classes at Polly’s. The drawing class and local vendor/music market come to mind. The lovely thing about Polly’s is that you feel like you’ve walked into a place that has drawn a community of people who know they will have a cozy and bright place to eat, work, and chat, and it feels like the essence of the neighborhood. Polly’s is 10000% the best cafe in the neighborhood and my favorite ever.

Polly’s is my favorite coffee shop in Crown Heights. The food, (my favorite is the BLT), the drinks, the atmosphere is all so so lovely. I love sitting inside, or out in the backyard, where an adorable cat sometimes comes to visit! The owner Terri makes it a point of connecting with each customer, and I truly feel like I’ve gained a friend in knowing her. Please check out this incredible gem!

Slightly disappointed by this place. In part because they had the front and the backdoor open and the cafe is narrow, which makes it feel like you’re sitting in a windtunnel. This makes the place feel kind of transient like an airport lounge, just too cold and windy to sit down and relax into brunch. Even with the door closed, the vibe felt a bit off. The coffee and matcha were okay but not great, milk was not frothed super well and matcha served in a take away cup for some reason — Polly’s has the potential but did not deliver, at least not this Saturday

Lovely backyard, friendly staff, decent coffee and matcha, but just wish the prepared food was better. They’re very sweet and I hope they stick around and improve the food.

I've been coming here for years. I love their back patio. It's a great spot to get work done. I just learned about cold brew Fridays. They have a featured flavor each week. Today was tiramisu. It came with a DELICIOUS tiny tiramisu that was free. Coffee and a treat for $7? Yes please! They also take blackbird pay. Their pastries are really good. I know I'll be here many more times over the summer :)