You walk in for coffee and leave with a new favorite artist. That’s what happens when you combine DUMBO’s thriving art scene with serious coffee craft.
Every month brings fresh exhibitions featuring local Brooklyn artists alongside rotating spotlights on emerging talent. You’re not just buying coffee—you’re directly supporting the creative community that makes this neighborhood pulse with energy.
The space transforms throughout the day. Morning brings focused work sessions surrounded by inspiring art. Afternoon shifts to casual conversations about the pieces on display. Evening becomes a gathering place for art enthusiasts exploring DUMBO’s famous First Thursday gallery walks.
We emerged from a simple observation: DUMBO has incredible artists and incredible coffee culture, but rarely do they meet in one authentic space.
We’ve been part of this neighborhood’s artistic evolution, watching warehouses become studios and cobblestone streets become gathering places for creatives from around the world. Our commitment goes beyond serving great coffee—we’re actively invested in showcasing the talent that makes DUMBO Brooklyn’s creative capital.
Located in the heart of a neighborhood where 20% of residents work in the arts, we understand what this community values: authenticity, quality, and genuine connection to the creative process.
Start with coffee, end with inspiration. It’s that straightforward.
You order your drink from our carefully curated menu of specialty coffees and locally-sourced pastries. While it’s being prepared, you naturally begin exploring the current exhibition—maybe it’s a solo show from a DUMBO studio artist, or a group exhibition featuring work from the neighborhood’s emerging talent.
Each piece includes artist information and pricing, so if something speaks to you, connecting with the artist is simple. We facilitate those relationships because that’s how real art discovery happens—through genuine connection, not intimidating gallery protocols.
Monthly, we refresh the exhibition during DUMBO’s First Thursday events, when galleries throughout the neighborhood host special receptions and the entire area becomes an art lover’s playground.
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Your experience includes access to rotating exhibitions featuring 15-20 pieces from local and emerging artists, with new shows launching monthly to coincide with DUMBO’s First Thursday gallery events.
Our café space accommodates both quiet work sessions and social gatherings, with seating designed around optimal art viewing. Free WiFi and laptop-friendly tables make this a productive workspace for DUMBO’s creative professionals and remote workers.
DUMBO’s unique position offers unmatched access to Brooklyn’s art scene. You’re walking distance from over 140 artist studios, dozens of established galleries, and the neighborhood’s famous Open Studios events twice yearly. The Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges provide iconic backdrops, while Brooklyn Bridge Park offers waterfront views that make this location genuinely special.
We source coffee from roasters who share our commitment to craft and community, ensuring every cup meets the standards of DUMBO’s discerning coffee culture.
We focus primarily on contemporary work from Brooklyn-based artists, with special emphasis on DUMBO creators and emerging talent from the broader NYC area. You’ll find paintings, photography, mixed media, and smaller sculptural pieces that work well in our café environment.
Our monthly rotating exhibitions typically feature 15-20 pieces, ranging from solo artist spotlights to themed group shows. We intentionally curate work that’s accessible to new collectors while maintaining the quality standards that serious art enthusiasts expect.
Each exhibition connects to DUMBO’s creative community in some way—whether featuring artists with studios in the neighborhood, work that reflects Brooklyn themes, or pieces that engage with the industrial-to-artistic transformation that defines this area.
Absolutely. Every piece displayed is available for purchase, with pricing clearly marked and artist contact information readily available. We facilitate connections between visitors and artists, but the transaction happens directly between you and the creator.
This approach keeps costs reasonable for buyers while ensuring artists receive fair compensation for their work. We’re not taking gallery commissions—we’re simply providing the platform for discovery and connection.
If you’re interested in a piece, we can arrange meetings with the artist, provide additional information about their work, or help coordinate delivery for larger pieces. Many of our featured artists also offer studio visits, which we’re happy to help arrange.
We participate actively in DUMBO’s First Thursday events, which happen monthly when galleries throughout the neighborhood host special receptions and stay open late. These evenings often feature artist talks, informal discussions about the current exhibition, and opportunities to meet the creators behind the work.
Beyond First Thursdays, we host occasional artist spotlights, coffee cuppings with featured roasters, and community gatherings that bring together DUMBO’s creative residents. The intimate scale of our space makes these events feel more like conversations than formal presentations.
During DUMBO’s biannual Open Studios events, we serve as an unofficial gathering point for visitors exploring the neighborhood’s artist workspaces. These weekends are particularly exciting times to experience the full scope of creativity that makes this area special.
We work with roasters who understand that coffee is craft, not commodity. Our selection changes seasonally but always emphasizes beans that tell a story—whether that’s about origin, processing method, or the roaster’s approach to their craft.
The brewing methods we use are chosen to highlight each coffee’s unique characteristics. We’re not trying to be the fastest service in DUMBO; we’re focused on preparing each cup properly so it matches the care that goes into the art surrounding you.
Our pastries and light food items come from local Brooklyn producers who share our commitment to quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Everything is chosen to complement rather than compete with both the coffee and the art viewing experience.
Our café is designed to accommodate different needs throughout the day. Morning hours tend to be quieter, making it ideal for focused work sessions or small meetings. We have reliable WiFi, comfortable seating, and power outlets positioned conveniently for laptop users.
The art provides natural conversation starters for business meetings, while the overall atmosphere encourages creativity and thoughtful discussion. Many of DUMBO’s creative professionals use us as an alternative office space or meeting location.
Later in the day, the energy shifts toward more social interactions as people discover the current exhibition and engage in conversations about the art. Both dynamics work well—it just depends on what kind of environment you’re seeking for your particular needs.
Our selection process prioritizes artists with genuine connections to Brooklyn’s creative community, particularly those working in or around DUMBO. We look for work that’s technically accomplished but also accessible to viewers who might be discovering contemporary art for the first time.
Quality matters more than recognition. We’re more interested in featuring an emerging artist creating compelling work than an established name producing pieces that don’t engage our community. The goal is discovery—both for visitors and for the artists themselves.
We also consider how work will function in our café environment. Pieces need to be appropriately scaled for the space and durable enough to withstand the daily activity of a working café. This practical consideration actually leads to interesting creative solutions from participating artists.
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