Swallow Cafe - Brooklyn

Love the vibe and selections: great service, fantastic coffee and kickass bagels read more Love the vibe and selections: great service, fantastic coffee and kickass bagels

Pros: The music is QUIET and not top 40 songs. Every person there is quietly working on their laptop. I feel like it’s a place I can actually concentrate and ge... read more Pros: The music is QUIET and not top 40 songs. Every person there is quietly working on their laptop. I feel like it’s a place I can actually concentrate and get work done. The cold brew is very good. Coffee in general is good. There are outlets. Prices are as they say they are on the menu board with tax included. Cons: By the time I get there in the afternoon they have minimal pastries or bagels left. They have a bathroom but I have to say it’s pretty gross.

I absolutely adore this coffee shop. I've been visiting for years, and it always has a wonderful atmosphere. The owner is very friendly, and the staff is approa... read more I absolutely adore this coffee shop. I've been visiting for years, and it always has a wonderful atmosphere. The owner is very friendly, and the staff is approachable and welcoming. Paying for my coffee in cash is never an issue since there’s an ATM available. Overall, it's a fantastic place for coffee!

I love this place! It's cute and eclectic and a lot of regulars come by which adds to the friendly and cozy atmosphere. read more I love this place! It's cute and eclectic and a lot of regulars come by which adds to the friendly and cozy atmosphere.

I initially visited this place mainly to use the restroom. Unfortunately, it was in terrible condition—there was brown gunk dripping from the hand dryer onto th... read more I initially visited this place mainly to use the restroom. Unfortunately, it was in terrible condition—there was brown gunk dripping from the hand dryer onto the floor, and the whole area had a foul odor, with everything feeling damp. After that unpleasant experience, I decided to get in line to buy something. However, the cashier was busy chatting with the customer in front of me about their mutual friends on Instagram. I eventually figured out what I wanted but realized they only accepted cash. I thought about asking if there was an ATM nearby, but the conversation continued to drag on, so I ended up leaving. While the main coffee shop area looked beautiful and smelled wonderful, I wouldn't consider returning based on this experience.