The Bureau
Coffee shop, breakfast, sandwich · Brooklyn
About The Bureau
At The Bureau in Brooklyn, we're dedicated to serving up a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can start or end your day on a high note. Our signature dishes, including our award-winning egg sandwich, are crafted with love and care, using only the freshest ingredients. Our baristas are always re...
At The Bureau in Brooklyn, we're dedicated to serving up a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can start or end your day on a high note. Our signature dishes, including our award-winning egg sandwich, are crafted with love and care, using only the freshest ingredients. Our baristas are always ready to brew a great cup of coffee or pour a perfect cup of tea, and we're proud to offer an impressive selection of both. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, a quiet spot to work, or just a cozy place to relax, we've got you covered. From our spacious interior to our friendly staff, every aspect of The Bureau is designed to make you feel right at home.
What Customers Say About The Bureau
The Bureau is a local cafe known for its friendly staff, good coffee, and inviting atmosphere, making it a great spot for work or socializing. The egg sandwich and vegan sandwich are highly praised, but some find the sandwiches overpriced and inconsistent. Some customers have had negative experiences with specific orders and staff.
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Tip: The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is great for working, but be aware of potential inconsistencies in sandwich quality and ingredients.
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The Bureau Brooklyn Reviews
This cookie was so good. Great staff
This cookie was so good. Great staff
I quite like this place! The baristas are always so friendly, espresso is good, and there’s usually space to grab a seat to work or socialize. Love a cafe that delivers on expectations!
Good coffee, pleasant staff, clean and spacious, not at all pretentious. Speakers playing easy and relaxing jazz, nice to start or end the day with. Happy to give them my business and look forward to stopping by again.
Baristas are pleasant and coffee is good! A nice place to spend a few hours working from. Haven’t had food, aside from bagels, which have been good!
The staff is so friendly, and it’s always a great place to grab a coffee to go or sit and work for a bit. Highly recommend the avocado toast!
Great local coffee shop. If you want to go where the locals go its here. Best egg sandwich I have EVER had! awesome coffee and vibes. Good place to work
I had the vegan sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I have had in a long time. Love the menu, the quiet space and the location.
Solid spot. Inviting, friendly, good coffee, with plenty of natural light. I like that it’s literally across the street from where I live.
Justin is an amazing barista! The drip coffee is excellent and the vibes are great.
Great coffee!! Gonna come back for a sandwich soon!
The staff is so friendly, and it’s always a great place to grab a coffee to go or sit and work for a bit. Highly recommend the avocado toast!
I quite like this place! The baristas are always so friendly, espresso is good, and there’s usually space to grab a seat to work or socialize. Love a cafe that delivers on expectations!
Baristas are pleasant and coffee is good! A nice place to spend a few hours working from. Haven’t had food, aside from bagels, which have been good!
Solid spot. Inviting, friendly, good coffee, with plenty of natural light. I like that it’s literally across the street from where I live.
Good coffee, pleasant staff, clean and spacious, not at all pretentious. Speakers playing easy and relaxing jazz, nice to start or end the day with. Happy to give them my business and look forward to stopping by again.
I had the vegan sandwich and it was one of the best sandwiches I have had in a long time. Love the menu, the quiet space and the location.
Justin is an amazing barista! The drip coffee is excellent and the vibes are great.
Great local coffee shop. If you want to go where the locals go its here. Best egg sandwich I have EVER had! awesome coffee and vibes. Good place to work
Great coffee!! Gonna come back for a sandwich soon!
The Bureau Layout/atmosphere *Three seat counter; tables Food/drink *Puff Puff (Nigerian style donuts with powdered sugar) - Good; almost a sweet zeppole *The Works (avocado, NY cheddar, two scrambled eggs, spicy chicken sausage & obe sauce on toasted bread) - solid; sausage was spicy *Dirty Chai Latte - OK
Lovely shop, good coffee and friendly staff. I do think that the sandwiches are overpriced for what it is but I guess this is mainly a coffee shop! Still love this cafe overall and will come back.
The Bureau Layout/atmosphere *Three seat counter; tables Food/drink *Puff Puff (Nigerian style donuts with powdered sugar) - Good; almost a sweet zeppole *The Works (avocado, NY cheddar, two scrambled eggs, spicy chicken sausage & obe sauce on toasted bread) - solid; sausage was spicy *Dirty Chai Latte - OK
Lovely shop, good coffee and friendly staff. I do think that the sandwiches are overpriced for what it is but I guess this is mainly a coffee shop! Still love this cafe overall and will come back.
Great places to get some writing done and hang with friends. Decor and ambiance could be better. Super minimalist.
Great places to get some writing done and hang with friends. Decor and ambiance could be better. Super minimalist.
Okay let me preface this with: I really like this cafe and the staff is always SO nice and friendly. However, lately, my absolute favorite breakfast sandwich has been suffering from major shrinkflation. This sandwich was SO good and lately they’ve really been skimping on toppings and for $10, this is embarrassing (for them and for those of us who pay $10 for this). I beg you, Bureau, please return this sandwich to its former glory.
Okay let me preface this with: I really like this cafe and the staff is always SO nice and friendly. However, lately, my absolute favorite breakfast sandwich has been suffering from major shrinkflation. This sandwich was SO good and lately they’ve really been skimping on toppings and for $10, this is embarrassing (for them and for those of us who pay $10 for this). I beg you, Bureau, please return this sandwich to its former glory.
unfortunately, I was unable to enjoy my sandwich. I ordered The Works specifically because, unless I am losing my vision, it did not list cheese as an ingredient. To my surprise, my first bite was full of melted cheddar. As a lactose intolerant, this did not end well for me. I will give this place another shot because the bread itself was tasty but I couldn’t eat anything else as it was smothered in dairy.
$9.50 for a subpar bagel and cream cheese with tomato. (With barely any cream cheese on it. ) Come on people knock it off.
$9.50 for a subpar bagel and cream cheese with tomato. (With barely any cream cheese on it. ) Come on people knock it off.
unfortunately, I was unable to enjoy my sandwich. I ordered The Works specifically because, unless I am losing my vision, it did not list cheese as an ingredient. To my surprise, my first bite was full of melted cheddar. As a lactose intolerant, this did not end well for me. I will give this place another shot because the bread itself was tasty but I couldn’t eat anything else as it was smothered in dairy.
How do you make eggs taste bad?
the food is SO BAD and rather expensive. don't come hungry
Coffee is ok, chai and matcha are terrible omg specially the matcha tastes like dirt chalky water. Worst color and the milk ratio is not it.
Came in politely to order a coffee. Rudely escorted out by a staff member who was physically imposing. Don’t patronize this establishment.
The worst barista I’ve ever met. Completely wrong order, didn’t apologize, super rude. My chai was all milk, it wasn’t even the right kind.
Coffee is ok, chai and matcha are terrible omg specially the matcha tastes like dirt chalky water. Worst color and the milk ratio is not it.
Came in politely to order a coffee. Rudely escorted out by a staff member who was physically imposing. Don’t patronize this establishment.
The worst barista I’ve ever met. Completely wrong order, didn’t apologize, super rude. My chai was all milk, it wasn’t even the right kind.
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279 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
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