Mike’s Coffee Shop
“So if you are near Pratt, or around Dekalb and St. James Pl and you are looking for a cozy inexpensive place to eat, I recommend MIKES.”
“My friend ordered OJ, hot tea, french toast topped with cinnamon sugar, and also a side of scrambled eggs.”
“I'll definitely be back to Mike's. Next up I want to try the corn beef hash as another friend recommended it.”
Mike’s Coffee Shop
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Whoa, what a classic Brooklyn diner. Booths and speedy service and all the basic sandwiches and egg things you could want in a place like that. Classic prices too if you know what I mean.
I would come here for breakfast or lunch after a long and tiring allnighter at school nearby or after a lecture/class before the next one starts. It can get really busy and crowded and it's not the biggest of spaces in there. However, they try to seat you quickly. The waiters are considered nice compared to the ones at nearby places. The food comes out quickly after ordering despite the amount of people ordering to eat there and to go. The food here is fairly priced and definitely worth it for what you're getting. Would recommend this if you're in it for some quick, cheap and decent diner breakfast/food.
Classic neighborhood diner! Yummy pancakes, delicious corn beef hash, crispy (but not too crispy) home fries, friendly service (+ includes coffee refills). Convenient for me since it's right around the corner. Ideal Sunday breakfast for two!
This is a typical NYC old school diner. It's older than dirt, has no cell phone service, laminated menus, and is a cash only joint.
Diner was clean, staff were friendly, and the food was good. That's what I like to call, the restaurant trifecta.
I ordered breakfast and it came out fast and piping hot. My waitress was professional and friendly and made sure everything was ok.
One thing that upset me was that they don't have espresso. That's the only thing that can keep me going in the morning. Other than that this place is ok in my book.
We came here right before the late Saturday lunch crowd and snagged a booth. We had the chicken parm & spaghetti as well as the triple decker pastrami sandwich and both were quite good and just the right amount of food if you're hungry. This place is small but not cramped (just don't bring a big group), and you can people watch from anywhere you're sitting. Prices are fairly low for the the area and proximity to Pratt and fancy brownstones (many of the plates were below $10)
The bonus? Everyone here was super pleasant; the people waiting for tables didn't seem grumpy about it, the staff didn't have the surly attitude you'd expect for an old-school (cash only) Brooklyn diner, and a lady who had water accidentally spilled on her jacket was good natured about it all. I suppose a place like Mike's just brings it out in everyone. Be nice and enjoy your meal.
Was so excited to try this when I walked by and saw the menu and the food!
Was a surprising let down for the following reasons:
They didn't serve chicken n waffles at the time I went. Instead I ordered the fried chicken.
The fried chicken was only four pieces. We couldn't have a half order even after asking.
The chicken was dry. The fried skin was ok. I've had better.
The Ruben sandwich was soggy and not the best I've had. It was served open faced and topped with cheese, which I couldn't taste.
The service was mediocre.
I really wanted to like this place but wasn't worth it. The place was nice too, just didn't get a great vibe or experience.
Been here a few times recently and always been solid. Great prices, casual diner environment. Quick service. Not much else to say. If you're craving a diner this is it.
I love Mikes! Small, greasy, and a diner the way they used to make 'em!
Don't be mislead by the word "coffee shop", this isn't your Williamsburg hipster coffee joint. In fact, I'm not sure they even have a latte on the menu! Instead, they serve, good, wholesome diner fare, great coffee, and in a real diner environment.
Their eggs are good, their bacon better, their bran muffin even better than that, their pancakes legendary, and their French toast is officially on the menu for my last meal on this Earth! Absolutely nothing fancy, but oh, so tasty!
The service is prompt and good, without being gushy. Even why I accidentally ordered something that I didn't like (totally my fault), they exchanged at no cost, without making a lot of fuss about it.
This is my regular Clinton Hills spot for breakfast, and I recommended it with passion to anyone going here. Do expect to be busy, on weekdays and weekends alike, but again, service is fast and most people here have places to be (it's not a brunch place, after all), so you won't have to wait too long for a table. Do note that they have a "2 guests minimum" rule on their booths.
And seriously, try the French toast!