Illy Caffe Coney Island - Brooklyn

This is my first review, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts. I cannot overlook the fact that the owner of this establishment is hiring Ukrainian refugees for training and then dismissing them after just two weeks of hard work without paying them. This behavior is absolutely appalling, especially considering that these individuals have fled from a war. I will never return to this place again.

The restaurant has great potential, but they really need to improve their staff! The food is genuinely amazing, but the service is terrible and unprofessional. The employees hardly speak any English, and I couldn't believe they were talking behind my back while I was paying for my coffee!

This is a great spot for a family brunch or breakfast. I really enjoy the interior design, and the coffee and crepes are fantastic!

Come to this place to enjoy good food and atmosphere. This is a place for a fun evening or a quick lunch, a birthday or a brunch with your family!

5/5 atmosphere4/5 coffee1/5 food2/5 serviceThe atmosphere and presentation of the food was lovely, however the salmon in the eggs Benedict smelled very off. Service was slow, the mocha is very tasty but took 20 minutes to come to the table and water was never brought out after I asked. When I asked for a box for my potatoes the box that was brought out had crumbs and grease in it and had obviously been used before but the server never came back in time for me to ask for a new box. This place has potential but my overall experience felt underwhelming and somewhat frustrating.