Milk Bar
Breakfast, sandwich, coffee shop · Brooklyn
Brews & Sandwiches in Brooklyn's Heart
About Milk Bar
Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn at 620 Vanderbilt Ave, our Milk Bar offers a vibrant and welcoming space where breakfast meets sandwich, and coffee defines the experience. Our cozy corner of Williamsburg is more than just a neighborhood; it's where we celebrate simplicity and quality, crafting each...
Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn at 620 Vanderbilt Ave, our Milk Bar offers a vibrant and welcoming space where breakfast meets sandwich, and coffee defines the experience. Our cozy corner of Williamsburg is more than just a neighborhood; it's where we celebrate simplicity and quality, crafting each bite to perfection. With over 320 glowing reviews, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse array of dining options that cater to every palate. Whether you're sipping your morning brew or enjoying a hearty sandwich, our menu is designed to inspire conversations and create lasting memories. Join us at Milk Bar for an unforgettable culinary journey in the city's most cherished neighborhoods.
What Customers Say About Milk Bar
Milk Bar is a cozy cafe known for its delicious brunch and coffee. Customers rave about the egg & cheese on a croissant, cheddar biscuit egg sandwich, and lattes. Some find it pricey and note that it's cash-only, though some reviews state they now take cards.
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Tip: It's a small space, so expect a wait. Some reviews mention it's cash-only, but others say they now accept cards, so it might be wise to check beforehand.
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Milk Bar Brooklyn Reviews
I love chai latte and carrot cake here. They were so good. Staffs were nice and a lot of cupcake for optional. I will comeback again to try another cupcake for sure.
I’m 🍃right now and the Banana pudding from here it’s absolutely delicious and amazing. The most homemade flavor I’ve ever had. So fluffy, abundant and filling. I will give it 100/10 ⭐️ best dessert ever
Attention cake lovers!! One of the best bakeries in the City! Everything is good and delicious! You will wanna buy everything! Location: It is located in Vanderbilt Avenue. The interior is super nice, has this girly bakery vibe! Nice display of all the cakes, make you want to buy everything. Service: buy and go! The employees are nice and takes time for you to order. Just order, pay and go home. Food: I love everything here to be honest! From cakes, pies and cupcakes! BANANA NUTELLA CAKE: this is my favorite, omg banana and nutella in one!! What can you ask for? It is super moist and you will eat the whole thing! BLACK and WHITE CAKE: this is just exactly like the cookie, so good and moist! STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE: taste amazing strawberry, moist and not that sweet. SOUTHERN RED VELVET: one of my fave! The moist red velvet and not that sweet cream cheese frosting is just perfect! CONFETTI CAKE: if you eat this it feels like your birthday! Lol so good! DOUBLE CHOCOLATE: typical chocolate cake but very good. TIRAMISU: so good, there is a kick of coffee! BLUE VELVET CAKE: delicious blue velvet with fresh blueberry inside! Price rating: 6/10, the price matches all the deliciousness! Been here multiple times and definitely coming back for more! Get my recommendation and you definitely will come back! But get the banana Nutella! Lol
I was dying to try the Brooklyn Blackout and Strawberry Shortcake, I was finally able to make it in and I was not disappointed. They definitely live up to hype. They are a bit pricey but so worth it!! The lady behind the counter also recommended I try the dreaming princess and Mott street slice, I’ll definitely be back for those.
Loved this bakeshop! The cheesecake and the Brooklyn blackout cake were incredible. Very friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. I recommend grabbing some baked goods and walking over to prospect park to enjoy!
The cheesecake is divine and same for banana pudding. Dear god this is absolutely heavenly. Def get both
I was sad when a friend moved away to Brooklyn, but happy that she moved near this cute, delicious cake shop. The cake is always moist, the frosting thick and creamy, the slices delightfully enormous. I don't love the flavor of the Brooklyn Blackout cake, but that's more about my taste in chocolate than their execution. Everything else I've had there has been yum yum yum. Service is friendly and they're open late. What else could you want? Maybe additional locations near me :-)
Every time I find myself in Prospect Heights, I stop in to pick up slices of their amazing layer cakes. My favorite is the classic Carrot Cake, but the German Chocolate and Coconut Cloud are very good as well.
I love this bakery. I’ve been coming here for years, and every year I choose a different flavor to add to my repertoire, & it never disappoints. The staff is always so kind and patient with me. I’ve introduced this bakery to all of my family and friends, and it’s become a favorite for many of us.
Omg I love this so much my server Nya she was absolutely amazing. Help me out to get some birthday cakes for my grandma for her birthday today. I really do appreciate her so much. She was so sweet and understanding. Great staff. I love that. She made me feel so welcome. I just wanna hug her.
The “Dreaming Princess” is legitimately the favorite desert / slice of cake I’ve ever eaten. I get sad when I sometimes go and it’s not there (even though everything else is delicious). Please never discontinue Dreaming Princess Cake! Sincerely, Dreaming Princess Lover
Bought a freshly baked apple pie for Thanksgiving dinner and now my family wants the same (but make it 2!) for Christmas! Loved finding this gem of a bakery! They were very friendly and helpful as well.
They take cards now! AI summaries and old reviews are saying it's a cash spot. Writing this here to hopefully help new customers. This is a great neighborhood spot.
Just had a killer egg & cheese on a croissant. So good! Will definitely be back for more.
Lovely spot on Vanderbilt with a fun brunch menu emphasizing eggs (esp poached), along with tasty sandwiches (super grilled cheese) and salads. Great cup of coffee, cozy atmosphere, attentive and kind staff. Been around for awhile, for good reason. Popular brunch place. Cash only.
3.5/5 not really 4 The Brooklyn blackout cake is a bit overhyped, it was kind of dry. However the strawberry cake was pretty good. Their other options are better. Slices were huge and its a cute place with plenty of seating. Plus friendly service.
I came here 2 times after reading the reviews. I tried different cakes. I love a couple of them, such as red velvet cupcakes, original cheesecake, and key lime pie. Others are super sweet. The icing is extremely over sweet, and they will definitely give you diabetes. Like young people. The price is not cheap here but the cake tastes fresh so i don't mind about the price too much. Staff are friendly doing their job. I will come back after the overall experience.
The food and drink were good. I got a chicken bacon avocado sandwich and a chai tea latte. It is cash only so I had to go across the street to an atm. I would say for breakfast it was a bit pricey. The atmosphere is nice and the window view is perfect for people watching. The service was good. Would go again and try something else .
I want to give this 5 stars, but It will only get 4. The service and food are outstanding. It's all fresh and made from scratch, minus the bread. The coffee is good and the portions are nice. The reason it only gets 4 out of 5 is that they do not offer bottomless cups of coffee. That's the only reason. Otherwise this place is AMAZING.
Ranges from okay to great, and the staff is always sweet, but opening this after paying $10 & looking forward to trying this cake was upsetting. 95% of the frosting is on the paper. The cashier/server was pleasant, but I don’t understand why she thought this was acceptable.
The bakery is very unique and cool with its unique flavors however I got multiple items from there and many of the cupcakes and cake slices were fairly dry in terms of the cake itself but the frosting was decent. The staff was nice and got our order done quick. The banana pudding cup was very good but the chocolate pudding was just okay in comparison
I placed and order on Door Dash for 2 items. The employee put my 2 items in one box. I did not want the 2 items in one box. I wanted separate boxes. Then they give the delivery man my order, no utensils, no napkins, and no bag. Unprofessional! When i go in person to Little Cupcake, I want my regular slice cake.
I have been coming here for years and for the past few months, the shop has gone down hill. The size of the cupcakes and cake slices have gone down while prices have increased by 40%. Customer service is also unfriendly and generally bothered by customers placing orders. The businesses are really taking hits with rising costs and you can see that the owners are cutting costs via quality of goods and wages for their employees. And they don't care and are unbothered by customer feedback, clearly. Sigh. (Objects are smaller than they appear)
I'm here to echo some of the other recent reviews from the past year or so. I used to LOVE this place, and always got my birthday cake here, not to mention cake and coffee throughout the year. Lately the service has gone way down, in terms of staff attitude. Additionally, the cake quality and quantity have decreased, while prices have increased. The last few times I got cake, it was a noticeably smaller slice, and sometimes not very fresh. Really really sad. Doesn't seem like the managers read these either.
Every positive bit of feedback about this place has nothing to do with the baked goods. Kudos for having vegan options, but wow, we’ve gotta step it up on flavor because EEEYUCK. 3 cupcakes, 1 chocolate chip cookie and a peanut butter bar totaling $25. All of it tasted like stale air, it was evident that the vegan goods are days old and hard. The one positive is it reminded me just how spoiled I am as a vegan in Brooklyn. Absolutely disgusting, and I mean everything. Might as well take them off the menu and start from scratch. I see that you all are hiring, I considered applying to give this feedback more directly because the vegan baked goods are in crisis. Vegans, take your business to Clementine’s
A Joke! $40 for 2 dry eggs sandwich and one OJ. $2,50 per bacon strip....go get your egg sandwich in a delicious bagel across the street. Half as expensive and actually yummy. I am honestly tired of business owner lenghty tirades to justify their blurred understanding of a review. Reviews seem to grasp more focus from owners / managers than the business / operation / culinary quality itself. Today, your business was given a fair try, my experience ended up making me and my wife feel that we got taken advantage of and wasted our hard earned money. Overly, Overly priced for really nothing special at all. Nothing you could remedy on the spot. It is what it is. Some customers may be ok to pay that much for so little in return, I am not. As I mentioned lots of other options in the neighborhood, reviews should provide guidance and praises when earned.
Avoid this place. This (see picture) is what I got for $28 and change spent: a mediocre cold brew with not enough ice (if you read the reviews below, they are counting the ice cubes now apparently!) and a tiny overly salty sandwich with absolutely nothing special or distinctive about it. We all know eggs are more expensive now etc etc, for $28 you’d think you could get a tomato slice or hell even a little side salad with your tiny breakfast sandwich. Nope. At least at a place like Russ & Daughters you walk out feeling happy you spent $50 on breakfast. Corner deli quality for Michelin Star prices. Not sure how this place remains open. The saddest part is how the workers know what a scam it is and yet they have to smile as they rob you blind. My waitress literally avoided looking at me as she set the pitiful plate on my table.
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