Despite its location on a fairly nondescript block of an industrial part of Bushwick (ahem, the part that realtors love to brand as “East Williamsburg”), SEY coffee has a reputation that far exceeds its neighborhood. You’ll see their beans brewed at trendy coffee shops all around the world, and traveling coffee enthusiasts will go well out of their way to visit the cafe. They take their coffee seriously here, the coffee beans are sourced from sustainable producers around the world, and roasted in house. The coffee served changes seasonally, and the baristas are always happy to explain the daily selections make recommendations on the flavor profiles. Each cup is expertly crafted and served in a way that makes you savor each sip (something about the coffee + water on a little tray just really makes it feel more special), and they have a well-stocked pastry case to pair with a bite.

On any given day, the bright airy, plant-filled and skylight lit space will be filled with people, pups and cups of coffee. On a nice day, the garage style door is rolled all the way up and the coffee shop is one with the bustling neighborhood that comes to life midday as the shops and restaurants open up and pedestrians wander through. Brooklyn at its best.