Topfer Library Cafe
Coffee · Brooklyn
About Topfer Library Cafe
Topfer Library Cafe in Brooklyn offers a cozy café experience with a focus on great coffee, desserts, and a wide tea selection. We're open for breakfast and quick bites Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 4PM. Enjoy your meal with takeout or dine-in options. We strive to be accessible to all, offer...
Topfer Library Cafe in Brooklyn offers a cozy café experience with a focus on great coffee, desserts, and a wide tea selection. We're open for breakfast and quick bites Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 4PM. Enjoy your meal with takeout or dine-in options. We strive to be accessible to all, offering a wheelchair accessible entrance and restroom. With a 3.7-star rating based on 27 reviews, we welcome you to experience our cafe for yourself. Please note we are closed on Sundays.
What Customers Say About Topfer Library Cafe
Topfer Library Cafe offers beautiful views, especially from the rooftop, and is known for its coffee and cheese biscuits. However, some customers have reported rude service, high prices, and issues with cleanliness and food quality.
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Tip: Visit the rooftop on the seventh floor for the views. Be aware that some customers have experienced rude service and cleanliness issues.
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Topfer Library Cafe is located in Brooklyn, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Lord & Taylor Building (A 123m) — edificio comercial en Manhattan, Nueva York Monumentos Históricos de Nueva York
- Edificio Tiffany and Company (A 241m) — edificio histórico en Estados Unidos Hito histórico nacional
Religious Buildings
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (Manhattan) (A 271m) — Episcopal church building in Yorkville, Manhattan, United States of America
- Temple Emanu-El (A 274m) — former synagogue in New York City (1868-1927)
Other Points of Interest
- Biblioteca de la Fundación Stavros Niarchos (A 15m) — public library in Manhattan, New York, USA
- The Bryant (A 114m) — residential building in Manhattan
- Astor Trust Company (A 164m)
- 404 Fifth Avenue (A 237m) — commercial building in Manhattan, New York
- 929 (A 246m) — cocktail bar in New York City
- Crystal Palace (A 255m) — exhibition building in New York City
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Topfer Library Cafe Brooklyn Reviews
Beautiful cafe. Nice stuff and amazing view of NYC
Excelente terraza para hacer un break en tu paseo por la 5th. Combinación perfecta de lectura y café
Buena vista de los edificios
Beautiful cafe. Nice stuff and amazing view of NYC
Excelente terraza para hacer un break en tu paseo por la 5th. Combinación perfecta de lectura y café
Buena vista de los edificios
The cheese biscuits are amazing!!!
Rooftop en la séptima planta para tomar un capuchino y un hot chocolate con preciosas vistas (11,50$)
My experience was with the lady making my coffee. She greeted me with a very sweet greeting something like what can I get for you Love and at the end have a good day love I would hope any management that sees this can let her know I wrote this she should remember I was the guy who only got coffee right after she made someone else a croissant with cream cheese and a coffee it was today Monday November 17th she should recall My hope is that I can get in touch with her and speak with her again personally Your the best and you make that place a better place to go to Thank you God bless you I hope somehow to hear from you
My experience was with the lady making my coffee. She greeted me with a very sweet greeting something like what can I get for you Love and at the end have a good day love I would hope any management that sees this can let her know I wrote this she should remember I was the guy who only got coffee right after she made someone else a croissant with cream cheese and a coffee it was today Monday November 17th she should recall My hope is that I can get in touch with her and speak with her again personally Your the best and you make that place a better place to go to Thank you God bless you I hope somehow to hear from you
Rooftop en la séptima planta para tomar un capuchino y un hot chocolate con preciosas vistas (11,50$)
The cheese biscuits are amazing!!!
Manhattan’da kahve içilcek en keyifli yerlerden biri.
A bit expensive but the ambiance is very nice.
Manhattan’da kahve içilcek en keyifli yerlerden biri.
A bit expensive but the ambiance is very nice.
I had gotten a sandwich and asked for mayo and mustard and the guy just stared at me. It showed mayo and mustard as condiments on the menu and he then said “I’ve never been asked that before and I don’t know how to charge you” “I’m processing” I decided to just say never mind and walk away but I shouldn’t have to pay for condiments or feel guilty for asking for it. Horrible experience.
I had gotten a sandwich and asked for mayo and mustard and the guy just stared at me. It showed mayo and mustard as condiments on the menu and he then said “I’ve never been asked that before and I don’t know how to charge you” “I’m processing” I decided to just say never mind and walk away but I shouldn’t have to pay for condiments or feel guilty for asking for it. Horrible experience.
Not polite
도서관의 모던하고 쾌적한 분위기와 달리 카페는 매우 우울함. 불친절하고 위생관리 안하는지 베이커리류에 벌레 돌아다님. 7층에 루프탑 보러 가지 카페는 안감.
Honestly, this is my first time ever writing a Google review, bc the customer service was so disappointing that I felt I needed to. The staff was extremely rude and had an attitude with nearly everyone in line.
The set up of this cafe needs to change so that napkins, sugar, etc are more accessible. Croissant was great, but my latte was bland and watery. Also, the one guy working here seems like he needs a coffee himself.
the rudest service I've ever had. overpriced and dirty. The cashier guy cut my bagel with bare hands. I believe You guys can do better in our beautiful library.
Security is so dumb and rude lol, literally yells at you for sitting down after you ordered food because they don't think you've ordered yet (I can't magically obtain my food at the same time as ordering it?)
Honestly, this is my first time ever writing a Google review, bc the customer service was so disappointing that I felt I needed to. The staff was extremely rude and had an attitude with nearly everyone in line.
Not polite
도서관의 모던하고 쾌적한 분위기와 달리 카페는 매우 우울함. 불친절하고 위생관리 안하는지 베이커리류에 벌레 돌아다님. 7층에 루프탑 보러 가지 카페는 안감.
Security is so dumb and rude lol, literally yells at you for sitting down after you ordered food because they don't think you've ordered yet (I can't magically obtain my food at the same time as ordering it?)
the rudest service I've ever had. overpriced and dirty. The cashier guy cut my bagel with bare hands. I believe You guys can do better in our beautiful library.
The set up of this cafe needs to change so that napkins, sugar, etc are more accessible. Croissant was great, but my latte was bland and watery. Also, the one guy working here seems like he needs a coffee himself.
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455 5th Ave 5th floor, New York, NY 10016
Brooklyn, NY 10016
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