Little Skips
“Grabbed a table at 8:45 and wasn't overcrowded but definitely popular among native and transient hipsters alike.”
“Great Counter Culture iced coffee and the vegan BLT was way better than it should be.”
“I usually order a hazelnut latte and their Turkey Brie sandwich (alternating between their default Mustard or my own custom Pesto variety).”
Little Skips
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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Cozy little cafe with great coffee. For $3-$4 you can get a hand-crafted latte and they have tons of options to try. The atmosphere is warm and inviting – a nice place for an intimate conversation away from the busy city scene.
Only downside is it's packed on the weekends! We ended up sitting on one of their outside benches because every chair/table was taken by people doing work while they drink. But I'd definitely return next time I'm in the area.
Order the Jake & Taylor — it's a maple latte and one of my most favorite coffee drinks in NYC (or anywhere, for that matter).
I usually only drop in for coffee, but I've eaten lunch here once. Love that they have vegetarian options (but I'd honestly be more surprised if a restaurant in Bushwick *didn't*) and the sandwiches are delicious. The bread is toasty and crunchy — maybe a little too crunchy, as I always feel like I'm scraping the top of my mouth, but that's also a testament to how high they pile the ingredients. I think this place is priced fairly and definitely is a neighborhood staple.
Got the iced bomb latte and it was delicious! I wish it was a tad less sweet, but given there's condensed milk, I realize that's unlikely.
The staff was friendly, the space good for working independently, and food decent.
If I lived in the neighborhood, I could see myself visit quite frequently.
Yummy sandwiches. Ultra hipster crowd. Great place to do work! Bread is fresh daily from Balthazar. Get the grilled cheese! They're so delicious.
I have fond first memories of Little Skips, mostly because this was the first place I came to in Bushwick after stumbling, bewildered and quite lost, off the M train. Little did I know, I'd end up signing a lease on an apartment a few blocks away and come to Little Skips frequently during the fall.
As others have noted, Little Skips is seriously a hipster haven. Graffiti everywhere, rotating artwork by local artists inside, vegan options, mismatching furniture- the list goes on and on. Good luck getting a seat inside if you visit during prime weekend hours- people tend to hunker down with laptops for hours here, and the lines can get pretty long.
While I really don't like their coffee (it always just seems extremely bitter and gives me stomachaches), their sandwiches are great. Fittingly, the "M Train" is my favorite ($10), with goat cheese, pesto, turkey, greens, honey, red onion and hard boiled egg. The honey goes perfectly with the goat cheese and gives it a great hint of sweetness.
I don't come back here very often nowadays, as it's just too crowded most days, has a credit card minimum, and the crowd can be pretty pretentious at times. It's definitely a Bushwick-essential, but just remember that there are plenty of other great local cafes located nearby.
Drinks are good haven't ever had the food other than bagels which are delicious but expensive. The service is really pretty bad most of the time but it's expected when in Buschwick. I won't lie occasionally you get really nice baristas like today for example the two lovely people who helped when I came in and ordered 2 thai teas.
I come in when I am near a homie that lives on the block. I would recommend it if you could look past the inconsistency in customer service and prices cause the drinks are usually quite good and the bagels too.
super cute coffee shop, with a good selection of food/snacks. We were there around 11am on a rainy Thursday morning, and the place was packed with people on their laptops.
service was great, and I will definitely stop there again!
Little Skips was one of the first coffee shops I visited in NYC, when I still lived outside the city. Little did I know this endearingly grungy hangout would one day become my neighborhood gem.
Pros:
+ A++++ espresso (and I'm a 4.0 student, so I know what an A+ looks like) 😉
+ adding on to above, the espresso is served with sparkling water. YES. They recently invested in a soda stream, which is economically and environmentally SUPER!
+ numerous vegan options: tofutti cream cheese, vegan grilled cheese, vegan cookies and pastries, and most importantly…
+ THAT VEGAN BLT. Add avocado.
+ local art dresses the walls and changes periodically
+ mismatched vintage chairs and tables create a feast for the eyes
+ latte art ranges from incredible to "average," but never less. Depends on who's working.
+ they use locally made almond milk. It's thick and nutty
+ my roommate (and many other regulars) go nuts for the Thai iced tea
+ very flexible menu that allows you to add or adapt (already spectacular) sandwiches and salads to fit your dietary preferences or restrictions. (Examples include opting for a gluten-free wrap instead of sandwich bread, subbing [unbelievably good] vegan cheese in the grilled cheese, or adding in any of the many extras they have to choose from: hard-boiled eggs, avocado, jalapeños, etc.)
+ extensive tea menu, and there are always a couple that are already iced and ready to go (but you could ask for any tea iced)
+ cool, friendly, knowledgable staff
+ great spot for people-watching. You'll see the most interesting haircuts, mesmerizing fashion styles, etc. You'll see students researching or preparing an essay, and you'll see people sitting and sketching in moleskin notebooks.
+ variety of seating options
Cons:
– very cramped, but the opening of the outpost definitely helped with the flow of customers.
– charging for ice is a thing that needs to goooooo.
– some of the chairs have far passed their prime and are ready to be replaced (holes in the seat???)
– there are only three outlets available and the seats surrounding them are usually snatched up quickly–bring a fully-charged device when possible!
Tip for optimal happiness: You have to learn where the best seats are to receive (or avoid) the drafts from the air conditioner. If you're hot, position yourself across from one of the two ACs or you will burn. If you're cold, sit directly beneath the ACs or by the window to avoid the draft.