Kos Kaffe Roasting House
“Excellent coffee in a welcoming, light-filled space.”
“Old Ozzie's space, which has been halved and now shared by Kos Kaffe and Beauty Bar.”
“They also have power outlets, which is a must for coffee shops.”
Kos Kaffe Roasting House
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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There's something about this coffee house that rubs me the wrong way, and I think it's the 15-25 minute wait time for nearly anything. You can't even get a coffee here in under 5 minutes, even if you're the only person in line.
That coupled with their annoying and pointless "lap top" policy, which doesn't allow lap tops at tables, but instead users are shunned to a communal corner of shame, while book readers and tablet users are allowed to sit for hours on end,makes this place far down on my list of go to's.
Came here and despite saying I wasn't going to order food from here again… I did. I got a veggie frittata which I did not like. It was rather bland. I didn't need the butter knife (thank god). It was gross! How could the workers have the right mind to wrap that silverware in a napkin and think it's ok to give it to a customer? As if ANYONE would want to use a knife with someone else's food (and very likely saliva) residue. If the dish washer can't get things clean, I don't want to use their mugs, plates or anything none disposable from here. Very upset.
My fave cafe in the neighborhood and they roast their own coffee beans! The food is upscale organic served in a relaxed cafe atmosphere (order at the counter, get a number, and they bring it to u). I always get the maple latte (hot or iced depending on season). Pancakes are fluffy, frittata is tasty, and avocado toast is delicious and worth it! Fruit bowl is straight from the farmers market. Always my go-to place!
No laptop use at private tables between the hours of noon and 3 pm. SO glad I checked this Kafka-esque policy before ordering! When I walked in, I naïvely assumed that a coffee shop that clearly seems to cater to the laptop crowd would…y'know, cater to the laptop crowd.
I mean, sure, I get if for some places in Manhattan. If you're in the middle of a bustling business district and you have three tables, you probably don't want some jerk lingering with a small coffee and a glass of water all day. But this is Park Slope, and the place is GIANT. More than half the tables were unoccupied when I stopped in at about 12:30, with the poor laptop people crowded onto uncomfortable counters and a meager communal table.
I also get if you're trying to be a place where people meet for lunch, but this wasn't a restaurant that serves coffee: this is a coffee shop with some food. The people sitting at the tables were all alone, and all working—-some on paper, some on iPads (which is different from a laptop how, exactly? yet is apparently tolerated and encouraged).
Anyway, their laptop policy lost them my business that afternoon, and forever (or at least until they adopt something more sensible). I like to hang out at coffee shops and get work done. I usually spend a fair amount of money when I do. You'd think a coffee shop like Kos would understand that.
I've walked past Kos a million times but never bothered to check it out. My colleague suggested meeting there, and I was pleasantly surprised. The prices are fair, and the service was quick and friendly on my visit. The house blend is a good cup of coffee, not too acidic or burnt (like Starbucks). They have those buy 10 get one free cards. There are plenty of tables, packed closely enough that you can poke your neighbor (this is New York, after all). But it still manages to feel comfortable.
The best part is that it's relatively quiet. I'm not sure if there was music playing or not, but it was at a low enough volume that you can concentrate and do work or have a conversation. There was no stroller brigade or screaming toddlers.
The design of the place is functional, not particularly inspired (and probably why I walked by so many times). And the neighborhood still needs a place to meet for coffee or tea that is open past 7 pm. That said, I will happily come here again.
Stopped in to grab a coffee while waiting to meet friends. This place is so cute and def worth checking out. The coffee was good and the staff was friendly. What more can you ask for?
I'm seeing a lot of reviews that have a similar experience to mine. I went here to buy an iced coffee and thinking it was a roasting house, I'd assume it would be on point. I waited over 22 minutes, yes 20 minutes (I timed it), from when we walked in to me getting a black iced coffee. There were 5 individuals in front of us and 2-3 workers. They were moving at a snails pace.
The food selection looked mediocre with an extremely high price tag.
Theres an overly complicated laptop policy with internet use that seems to be the size of an essay. I didnt use a laptop here, but if I did, I swear it would be more complicated than taking the LSATS.
Overall, I got a 'meh' coffee, that took an outrageously long time to order.
I have my cousin and his teenage son with me in tow traveling through Brooklyn.
I need coffee and lots of it. Teenager says, are there any Starbucks close by? I want a Crappachino.
What???
I say, I'm going to order you something that is going to rock your world. After today, you will be a $tarbucks hater.
Two Mocha Lattes please
(And one espresso macchiato)
He took a sip and was like, this is like a hot chocolate but with coffee?! OMG!
Another convert
Kos Kaffe Roasting House is just that, when you walk inside you're facing a huge roaster.
Now I'm not sure if they are in fact roasting coffee beans or its just for show. This is a nice coffee house where they have fresh baked goods and their coffee is ta die for.
The espresso macchiato was made perfectly, with just a touch of cream. Heaven!
The hipster element is high, lotsa folks sitting around with their MacBooks on a rainy Saturday drinking espresso. It's all good, hipsters don't bother me.
A yelper wrote about a maple latte? It sounds a little kookie but I'm willing to try it here.
If you want real coffee from a locally owned coffee house then Kos Kaffe Roasting House is your spot.
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