In a neighborhood full of coffee shops filled with yuppies, Bright Side fits right in. This all day Aussie style cafe lives up to its name, it feels brighter in here, sunnier, warm and casual in the way Aussie cafes tend to be. Just steps away from the waterfront, it makes for the perfect breakfast or lunch spot and a great place for a casual meeting over coffee or cocktails (their happy hour starts at 2pm!).
The food is simple, wholesome and colorful, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan friendly options. From açai bowls and pancakes to avo toast and salad bowls. They have plenty of coffee and tea options, as well as a handful of cocktails, wine and beer. There is a decent amount of seating indoors, and on warm days, the tables spill out into the front courtyard in the front as well. Bright Side is a lovely neighborhood mainstay, equally good for a walk-in weekend hang as it is for a quick coffee to go.
the details
| Address | 184 Kent Ave, Brooklyn |
| Website | https://www.brightside.cafe/ |
| Yelp | https://www.yelp.com/biz/bright-side-brooklyn-3 |
| @brightsidebrooklyn | |
| Hours | 7am – 4pm weekdays, 8am – 4pm weekends |
| Price | $$ – pretty standard, drinks $4-6, food $10-15 |
| Aesthetic | casual bright & contemporary, dare I say, millennial bland? |
good to know
Go here for: coffee and real food, a casual breakfast or lunch
Order this: any of their coffees are good, and the food is pretty solid all around
Amount of time to spend: 10 min takeaway, or a couple hours to eat and hang
When to come: weekdays tend to be pretty chill with many people coming and going and most people doing take out, weekends can get pretty busy though so best to avoid peak brunch hours
Getting here: take the L train to Bedford and 3 blocks toward the water
Other things to note: There is no wifi, but a decent amount of tables for sitting and reading or hot spotting.
Last visited: October 2022
Last updated: November 2022
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