Christopher Houze

Good food and a nice laid back atmosphere. We ate in the covered patio in the back, which was warm enough to be tolerable even though the weather was well below freezing. The food was on the pricier side for the amount that you get, but the ingredients seem to be high quality. The picture here is the Manzoni sandwich.

derrick g

Have come here a few times because the espresso it’s top tier and fairly priced. First time ordering food, it is definitely slightly overpriced when you can get a sandwich at the deli next store. But quality of items is extremely good. I will say my focaccia breakfast sandwich was tasty, but $2 extra for like 1 piece of ham was crazy ridiculous. Also my partner was trying to ask the barista for something and the guy just ignored her and a woman came to ask what was needed. I will say whoever is making that food is a great guy and even checked up on the quality. Owner is also very friendly and i get a kick out of his responses to entitled customers! Overall a very decent coffee and lunch spot in brooklyn

Julia H

Stepped in around early afternoon. Really chill spot for a light meal and coffee. Stylish and cool ppl. The only thing was that the air indoor was smelly since they make sandwiches. I recommend seats at their yard, warm and bright! 🍯🍰Honey spiced cake recommended by the staff was delightful. Moist texture but crumbly. Light flavor but rich spiced! Can’t remember the name of my coffee but was neat! Taste was great. Like an espresso shot but with some foamed milk.

Keisha B

Sandwiches are good albeit a bit overpriced. I’d recommend this place for the sandwiches and scenery / vibe, but not the coffee. Their coffee drinks are quite bad, actually. Either the baristas need better training or the drinks are rushed. My cappuccino is always cold and often does not contain any foam. Also, if you order a latte, you must pay for the second shot of espresso, which is odd here in the states.

Hugo Tam

Love this cafe. Asked for a coffee to stay and it was in a to-go cup with a lid on. Its not their best day.

Lauren

They got the fancy Italian espresso machine but the coffee doesn't taste that good, which was kinda disappointing, especially for the price. Servers aren't the nicest also. :) But well what do you expect. However, decor-wise, it is beautiful inside and outside so that's kinda nice.. Overall not bad but there's def better coffee in the neighborhood.

studio gew

I want to reiterate concerns about to-go cups. There are so many staff at this cafe and the prices are high- why isn’t there a dishwasher working full time? It’s just lazy and cultural to have these constant to-go cups. Why are we tipping? It’s not like the staff are bussing tables. Also I have asked for a ceramic cup and been ignored, at least twice. The quality of the coffee is average. A latte should not be so big, and the milk is frothed with little effort. The americanos are disgusting! I wish it was much less water, with the shot poured on after to preserve the crema. The only reason I get coffee with milk here is because the black coffee is so bad. I do love the food- the severini is the best sandwich I’ve had at a cafe in New York. And the cafe itself is beautiful. The owner is great. The staff could be a bit more assertive and friendly around the register. The main issue is the quality of the coffee and the sheer amount of waste

S Lall

Panini sandwich was fine, ambience is nice but coffee was a big disappointment. Forget latte art, it was poorly frothed, luke warm average quality beens. “Barista” was making coffee one minute and cleaning tables the next. Recommended getting a dedicated trained barista who can do justice to ambiance, the good food and cost.

Sheila

This review is about sustainability only! By 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. Over 95% of the plastic that we produce and consume does not actually get recycled, but rather ends up in landfills, incinerators, in our oceans, and in our bodies as microplastics. While I am happy to see that your shop offers for-here, reusable mugs and plate ware and cutlery to customers, it seems that no one knows to ask for them. Not one person in your coffee shop the other day was drinking out of a multi-use, real cup. Instead, those who were there to work, meet a friend, or read a book, were drinking out of cups made from fossil fuels. Even when ordering a drink in a mug for here, I still got my drink in a throwaway plastic cup. I think there would be some simple fixes like being clear with your customers to see if they are staying for their beverage. And then making sure they get the reusable. Or perhaps, at least you can promote the availability of real mugs, or incentivize people to bring their own, on your socials. Because I see that you offer real plates for people eating a snack here, I can assume that you would have the capacity to offer and clean real mugs. But we can’t continue to normalize such a rampant and reckless use of plastic every single day. Especially here in this waterfront city. Thank you for listening to my concerns, and thinking about how both the customer and the purveyor can work together toward a healthier Brooklyn. The plastic waste crisis will not solve itself, and we need businesses and customers on board to mitigate it.

+5

Ellie MacQueen

I’ve probably spent over $100 at Corto over this year and I just got banned from the shop by the owner. My friend and I met to catch up and each ordered a croissant. We paid and I asked the barista for some hot water. The guy wants to charge me 1.50 for hot water. I’m a little surprised and in jest say 1.50 for water? The guy doubles down. And I explain that’s kinda an unreasonable charge and casually mention that we ordered pastries and Im a repeat customer. The guy begrudgingly gives me the water. So I sit down with my friend and the guy eventually brings out the croissant and gruffly puts it on the table. On my way out, this dude is standing outside by the door waiting for me. I’m leaving with my friend and am shocked to learn this guy is the owner. He tells me I disrespected him and his shop and bans me from ever coming back. Is that really all it takes to “disrespect” someone? I’ve never been banned from anywhere in my life lol Some truly loser machismo behavior. It must be hard to be so petty and sensitive living in Brooklyn.