Qathra
“Looking forward to a proper brunch in the backyard of this cozy neighborhood cafe once the weather becomes more agreeable.”
“qathra is everything connecticut muffin is not – a real neighborhood place (with really good, consistent coffee and food).”
“I like this place far better than Cafe Madeline.”
Qathra
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Caters: Yes
Good for Working: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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A nice spot for breakfast! My latte was the perfect temperature. Hot but still drinkable!
The asked salmon bagel was tall and hard to keep together when eating. There was also way too much red onion, but overall it was good. The egg sandwich was simple and did it's job.
The servers were overall friendly and there is a good amount of seating. There were plenty of seats when we were there.
I hate you, then I love you. Then I love you, then I hate you.
This is how I feel about Qathra. Celine always knows how to sum it up in a song, ay.
Qathra is this cute little hipster spot on Cortelyou and it fits right in with the attitude and vibe of the neighborhood. My first hate is because it's cash only. (It makes me rage… )
I have a love hate relationship with the food. Some dishes are truly sexy, comforting and hearty while others are super meh, bland and you know, nothing to write home about. Like this morning, my Mediterranean eggs with Zaatar were delicious but my friends egg dish had frozen portobello mushrooms. (As if they forgot to defrost it and just dumped it on the plate) who does that?
They do have outdoor seating which is awesome when the weather is nice. And the price to portion ratio is perfect.
So yes Qathra. I hate you, then I love you. Then I love you, then I hate you.
I came here recently wanting to check out some spots on coutelyou road – it's suppose to be a hot spot now.
I came here cause they offer lattes which is my fav drink. I walked in and saw non-hipsters inside. Okay we are off to a good start, tired of seeing hipster coffee shops.
I ordered at counter and got food. The counter to sit down ratio is weird but I get it cause slot of coffee shops that sell food have an Awkward set up.
I ordered Egyptian poached eggs and latte. The poached eggs were good but I hated the arugula. Plus not sure how authentic this is because my Egyptian friends never heard of it. I digress as the eggs were good, after taking off the arugula it came together better. Bread was soggy though.
Latte was solid though. I would come back for another latte.
Update – 3/20/16 – I just recently came back and the service is way better, music is from the 90s – love the music and the food is off the hook good. I really love that they don't sell pork products, from a Muslim prospective that's A+.
I'm definitely coming back more often.
Lovely cafe on Courtelyou. Came here on a wonderful spring morning with my partner for brunch on a Saturday. We sat in the courtyard patio outside. The service was efficient, speedy, and excellent. I had the breakfast sammich and it was great. The coffee was good, too. I'm not surprised to hear that this business is related to Milk & Honey down the road. I think Qathra wins out in the end, perhaps because it has more staff, which makes the service better. Great local spot.
Qathra is the hipster outpost of Ditmas Park. It's the quintessential artisanal New York City coffee shop/cafe. What could better convey the transitional period of the neighborhood? (Mimi's Humus perhaps?) There is some good food here but it is most definitely double $$, pushing on $$$ dollar sign. It use to be cash only and there is still an ATM on-site. The coffee-obsessed barista has both soy and almond milk for that expresso or Caffè Americano (god forbid you call it anything else). Portions are small so be warned if you think this could be a suitable spot for a hearty dinner. I've had a few different dishes here plus coffee, tea, hot coco and some pastries. The humus plate and chipotle egg dishes are tasty and the coffee is very good (though I am not picky about my hot bean water). The pastries are good too, although expensive. Outdoor seating is an added bonus and service usually runs between a little slow and kinda fast. If you prefer a less yuppie coffee stop you can always head to the Connecticut Muffin just three doors down or Catskill Bagel only a few blocks East.
Love this place for the vibes, staff, and food/coffee.
Way more affordable and visually pleasing than Cafe Madeline…
Has become my new favorite place for a hot drink, a snack, and some reading time.
Plus in warmer weather they have an adorable backyard!
I love this spot and the sister spot Milk and Honey. The eggs with the chipotle sauce are to die for! My only disappointment is caused by them not accepting credit cards. Having to use a non bank ATM is not always fun. The deco makes this a must visit eatery all the same 🙂 FYI there is an outdoor space be sure to visit when the weather is pleasant.
This is my coffee spot. Even when I used to live in Clinton Hill, I always made sure to drop by on weekends to get my fix. Their lattes are delicious! Iced or hot- you can't go wrong.
They also have a hot food menu which is great during weekends if you don't want to spend too much money on brunch. Summer brunches on the back yard is a must. Love the arabic writings on the garden walls, the tiny little gurgling fountain, and the colorful chairs.
The baristas in the morning are cheerful and lovely. The guy in the afternoons is surly and curt (he's hilarious to watch when he works). My bf and I made the mistake of coming in 5 mins before closing and he gave us a death stare. If I were a producer, I'd give this guy his own show.