Nako

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About this café

In a city where street art blooms like wildflowers on historic brick walls, you will meet Nako–the new kids on the block yet a fearless spirit at heart. During the day, the smoothness of a subway ride meets the smoothness of delicate Japanese matcha. During the nights, sip on bright red Chilean wine perfectly paired with bite-sized delights.

Location

18 Columbia Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Café of note

This café serves great coffee that stands out in its city. It’s a place worth visiting if you’re nearby or passing through. You’ll find a solid dedication to quality and craft. A dependable choice for anyone who values good coffee.

This café offers excellent coffee that’s worth going out of your way for. The attention to detail is clear in every cup. It’s the kind of place that impresses even seasoned coffee drinkers. A standout experience that rewards the effort to visit.

This café represents world-class coffee at the highest level. It’s more than just a stop—it’s a destination in itself. The quality, consistency, and craft are exceptional, rivaling the best anywhere. A must-visit for anyone serious about coffee.

These cafés may not have earned a Travel Star—yet—but they’re still worth your attention. Many are highlighted for outstanding ambiance, thoughtful roaster curation, warm hospitality, or other qualities that make them memorable. Still very much worth a visit, these cafés reflect care and intention, even if the coffee itself didn’t reach the highest tier this time.

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Other awards

Great Hospitality
Great Roaster Curation

Additional Info

Coffee

Roasters
Rotational; Dak, La Cabra, Thoughtful, Flower Child
Single O-spro?
Coming soon
By-The-Cup?
Yes, Pourover

Café

Café size
Medium
Work friendly?
Yes
Seating
Indoor, Limited outdoor seating
Experience
For here, To go

Menu

Food
Pastries
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