I got the Himokawa dipping udon set with tempura and it was so good! The noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy and the tempura were not greasy with a thin coating. The sauce that they gave to dip the udon was my favourite part. Loved the slight hint of yuzu! Near the end, the udon at the bottom were really difficult to separate so that’s the only thing that bothered me. We came at around 7:00pm on a Sunday and were lucky enough to get seated almost right away with around a 5 minute wait. They close a little early on Sunday at 8pm, so keep that in mind when visiting.

This place is very popular, and on weekends at lunchtime you’ll likely need to wait for a table unless you arrive right when it opens. That said, the wait usually isn’t too long. Their specialty is a variety of udon and cold noodle dishes—the noodles are springy and unique, and the toppings are well-seasoned without overwhelming the natural flavor of the noodles. The way the dishes are enjoyed also feels distinctive, making it a spot well worth visiting.

Estoria Dent

Milan and Rowan are truly the perfect duo for this coffee shop. They make you feel right at home. WFH can feel lonely at times, but their customer service and positive energy always lift my spirit during my shifts . Plus, the cafe features amazing art definitely check it out!

Karen Krase

Love this place! The coffee is excellent and the staff are kind and friendly. I just walked in and the place smells DELICIOUS because they just baked some pastry . Fresh! Highly recommend

Ishu Wolfie

The brownies from here are very chewy and delicious,I absolutely love the setting of this place,it's so niche and aestheticial, absolutely breath taking, and the staff here are very very nice and friendly I love it so much. I got a Jasmine rose tea to keep my warm, very delighted to have found this place !!

Jonathan Collard de Beaufort

Very pleasant coffee shop with tables to work at and free WiFi. Excellent coffee (cold brew) an atmosphere.

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Nila Jf

one of my favorite, if not favorite poetica branch! the sense of community, cozy warm vibes and delicious drinks are no wonder there are so many “regulars” at this shop. also- the matcha is AMAZING, best matcha in south and central brooklyn, esp near park slope/ kensington/ windsor terrace areas.

Austėja Labanauskaitė

This café had the coziest atmosphere and a lot of seating compared to others on the same street ✨

Adem Hadrovic

This coffee shop is one of my go-tos in the area. It’s a great place to work with atmosphere and great coffee and a decent variety of pastries. They even have a vegan chocolate croissant for those who don’t eat dairy

shanna gomez

Great customer service! Very kind great way to start the morning grabbing your preferred drink. Love their ham & cheese pierogies yumm!

Debbie Hazan

Best coffee shop in town. BEST genuine Japanese matcha hands down. I come here so often I’ve been getting so many cash app points so I claim a free drink every other week 😂

David Cooper

Such a perfect little coffee spot! I brought my friend here for her 40th birthday, and it ended up being the sweetest start to the day. The vibe was cozy, the service was genuinely warm, and everyone made us feel taken care of. The cappuccinos were so good, perfectly smooth and just the right amount of foam. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate. Highly recommend!

Lena Wells

What a cup coffee is my favorite coffee shop in Brooklyn. It is so cozy and comforting, and the food is more than good. The service is wonderful and all barista’s know exactly what they’re doing. I absolutely love this coffee shop and would recommend you come.

James Burke

Came by for a quick bite on Thanksgiving morning. Mila served us and was so lovely. The stuffed buns were such a unique treat! Great spot to dip in and have a drink to stay.

Galaxy Fade

The food is really good and so is the atmosphere. Not that the staff is really nice and understanding!

anthony jara

Customer service is extremely nice and very peaceful especially after school since its a good place to focus. The pastries are really good and will always fill you up, i recommend to come here if you want to eat good and focus.

Tareq (MAIN)

Amazing staff. Very polite and really care about the quality of the drinks served. I do appreciate the hard work Rawan and Milla put into this business. I hope we get some some financiers, jam-filled scones, and waffles for pastries!

Maryana Averyanova

Design invited me in , I was heading to other place 🫠 great spot for coffee&study time, as well as quick yummy pierogi or croissant. Barista Mila is attentive, quick and so polite. Thank you!

Natalie N

I met my friend here for coffee for the first time today and my experience was sublime - an excellent cappuccino, large, bright windows and a really cozy atmosphere for work or reading! Also, the barista is so kind.

Grace Savage

The scones are really tasty, and they have very calm music. It is a good environment to study

Libby Ronon

I usually go to the East Village Poetica, and I was pleased to find that this store has just as delicious coffee, just as friendly staff, and a just as nice environment. My drink came out quickly, there is a sizable pastry selection, and plenty of room to sit. The barista was super nice and gave me a student discount, which I always appreciate!

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Mila, the barista, was amazing! Super friendly and really took the time to help me pick something I’d enjoy—she made the whole visit feel fun and relaxed. You can tell she genuinely cares about creating a good vibe. Also, fun fact: the unique jewelry displayed around the counter is hers! She designs and sells it herself, and it totally adds to the charm of the place. The whole space is cozy, quiet, and perfect for getting work done or just taking a breather.

Good place to grab a quick meal, either by yourself or with one other friend (bar-style seating). The udon portion doesn’t look like much, but was surprisingly filling with the tempura. Delicious, though not at Raku quality.

Came here at 5pm on a Friday alone and no wait at all. The menu is simple, focusing on Himokawa udon sets. The tempura here is well made and not overly greasy, pairing well with the dipping sauce. The only drawback was the saltiness of the hot broth - I tried drinking it alone and it was unbearable. Considering this wasn’t the cold dipping noodles, I assumed that this broth would be less concentrated and more clear. Service was great and as a solo diner, I didn’t feel rushed at all. Overall, I would recommend people to visit at least once, but would personally not rush back.

the tempura has a light, thin batter that pairs nicely with the dipping sauce, making it very refreshing. The wide udon noodles have an interesting texture, but the soup base itself is a bit underwhelming.

Overall a decent meal. The cold noodle set with the katsu is a must get. The soup noodle is very salty and mid but that comes with Japanese soup I guess. It’s a bit pricey but decent experience

Visited on a weekend afternoon after hearing about their flat udon noodles served tsukemen-style. The place has a Japanese bar vibe with only counter seating—no tables. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code at your seat, but I found it uncomfortable that you’re asked to tip before your food even arrives. My friend got the hot udon and I had the tsuke cold udon. Both came with six flat noodles and tempura. The food tasted good, but the portion felt small for the price, which was disappointing. The biggest letdown was that there’s no restroom available. It’s worth trying once for the unique noodles, but I probably won’t be back.

Udon noodle was great. But the chicken broth was salty in my taste. I liked the cold fish broth udon better. Their shrimp tempura was salty as well. It was a good shrimp tho. I would've ordered 5 myself if it wasnt salty. There can be a wait so I recommend going in a bit earlier than usual dinner time if going for dinner.

the noodles were unique - we tried the signature dipping set and broth set. my favorite was the sweet potato tempura. we waited almost an hour on saturday evening.

The udon texture is great—nice and chewy but not overly so. Tempura is also solid, especially the bacon one. It’s my first time trying bacon tempura and it was surprisingly good. The dipping udon broth is flavorful, and with all the extra seasonings, you can switch up the taste, which is fun. But the hot soup version was way too salty for me. That said, the set costs around $22–23 and only comes with six noodles… I mean, seriously? I’m not even exaggerating—it was literally six noodles.