Caffe Bene

Through my college years this has always been my study spot since it open.
The owner knows me by now. Don’t know if that is a good thing or a bad thing haha.
Sure this café can be a little over price but you also get a place to hangout and study.
I don’t really get anything besides coffee or lattes. The vanilla bean frapp it’s pretty good though. I love the korean spicy chicken sandwich, I always add mushrooms for an additional $ 1. The honey bread is a must here. My all time favorite is the garlic and cheese. Yes it’s not real cheese I know it’s called WIZ: P. None of the drinks here are powder based unless it’s bubble tea. But that’s also how it is at bubble tea shop it’s powder base. If that’s not what you want then don’t order it. I don’t recommend their desserts here though. It’s not worth it. Staff here is very nice.

Great location to do any project or homework. This location has more food options than other café bene’s. The chairs are comfortable to fall back in and before you know it hours would pass by.

Great addition to Brooklyn! Once you get off the N train in 18ave it’s right across form the station!
Been here three times last summer and around last week.
First time I tried the honey bread and the green tea latte (hot). Second time, French Vanilla Ice cream and then the Strawberry Mojito.
The service was fast and efficient. The workers were nice as well. They speak cantonese and english. I didn’t even expect them to give you your food to your table without expecting any tips.
I love how big the café is. Theres a lot of pastries, drinks, ice cream, and etc to get.
There is free wifi in the end of your receipt but I think you have to ask for the bathroom code.
This café isn’t that busy in morning or afternoon but seats are taken at like around 5−6pm.
The honey bread was really good; it made me really full and I couldn’t finish it all. The bread wasn’t hard at all, it was soft and delicious. I personally like the French Vanilla Ice-​cream. Get the single cup, they give you two scoops of it. The Ice-​cream wasn’t overpoweringly sweet.
The strawberry mojito was awesome as well. My go-​to favorite drink in Café bene.
There wifi is pretty fast so that is a a-​plus for me!

The location is near the train so it’s a great spot to meet a friend or to have a small snack before you hope on to the train. It’s spacious and clean with a cozy atmosphere which allows people to sit down and enjoy their time in the café. The staff is super nice, they greet you with a smile and provide you with a fast service. The food is delicious, Caffe Bene concept is based off Korean cafes, thus they have yummy Korean snacks like bingsoo! Great for the summer days when you want to cool off. Their drinks are different, it’s unique and looks pretty. I ordered the Caribbean Mojito and the coffee Mojito which was a different from what I would usually drink, it’s perfect for the summer days because it’s super refreshing! It’s definitely a place where I could bring a bunch of my friends to chat for endless hours. The atmosphere is completely different from the other competitors on the block. I highly suggest if your actually looking for a real café, where you sit down to talk while grabbing a small snack this is the place to go!

Great study spot, decent prices and the barista is super nice. One of the better coffee shops in the neighborhood

Caffe Bene is great! I came here twice but I honestly think the food is amazing. The drinks aren’t too watered-​down and I got the Spicy Chicken sandwich; perfect. I mean, it’s a cute place and if you’re coming here to enjoy yourself, catch up with friends, and/​or study, this is a great place to come to! If you’re in a rush, you should probably tell employees since they usually take their time. I’m sure you wouldn’t mind if you’re going to catch up with friends, etc.

This place is so overpriced for frozen food heated up and powdered drinks mixed into tap water. Their sandwiches have like one slice of meat and drinks basically taste like sugared water. I came here twice to order the bahn mi and a bubble two and another time to get dessert to give them the benefit of the doubt. fool me once, shame on you. fool me twice.
It’s only worth it if you want some place to sit down and read but then that’s what public libraries that your tax dollars paid for are for. Even the Starbucks two blocks down and Dunkin Donuts right next door have more reasonably priced drinks.

I think this location has more choices of food than the one in bay ridge.
Coffee is always good.
I had an English muffin sandwich with sausage which is delish! My bf ordered what he always orders, spicy chicken sandwich. He said the bread in bay ridge one is better than here.

There’s nothing wrong with the setting or the service, but there’s a less than desirable clientele here if you’re looking to study. As I’m sitting here making my outlines, there’s an obnoxious lady having an argument on her phone for the past 15 minutes without giving a shit about everyone else; everyone keeps looking up to see where the annoying banter is coming from, and kind of just sighs and try to return back to their concentration. It’s not only her; there’s always one or two customers that continue that annoying trend after the previous one leaves or stops. Great service and drinks though.

I would say that Café Bene is from the places that you either really love, or think they are just Okay (I find it hard to believe that someone can find such a cute place as bad. The design of the place is very relaxing, and if you want to work in a different atmosphere, Café Bene might be the perfect spot for you.
The place: They have many tables and a lot of space, and I think that whoever planned the place, had in mind a picture of a warm relaxed place where people will be able to work or just to talk over coffee and a sweet.
The staff: Helpful and friendly. Complete the positive atmosphere. They can get slow sometime (Even if the place is not half full) but it will not stop me from coming back.
Dinks and food: Great! Healthy (Most of them LOL), but delicious (All of them!).
This neighborhood is developing. I am convinced we will see more places like this place.

Ive seen several diff locations around and finally tried this one. My bf likes their drinks becos its not too sweet like the other coffee spots such as Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. I tried their vanilla latte and its just the right flavor. My bf likes their caramel macchiato. I never stepped in to order so i wouldnt have much to say abt their décor. But judging from outside, it looks pretty warm and cozy.

I’ve been to this Caffe Bene location quite a few times after I learned from my boyfriend that they have Free WiFi, lots of seating area, not too loud, and they have outlets. I don’t need to trek to Barnes & Noble or sit at the overcrowded Starbucks as much anymore.
They have lots of tables, communal tables, and very spacious. It’s pretty quiet here and they have nice, calm café-​like music. Employees and staff are friendly and nice. Their lattes are pretty good and tasty, definitely different from Starbucks.
I’ve never had any huge problems here except for one afternoon I came and the WiFi was working on my iPhone, but not on my laptop. I inquired about it with the employees, but they couldn’t do anything about it and didn’t even offer a free drink or anything for their broken WiFi. Luckily, my boyfriend is an Optimum customer so he gave me his log in which totally worked.
Overall, this is a good place to get some studying, work done, meet up with friends, and etc. I typically like coming here to catch up on my blogging and etc. So glad they opened up one on this side of Bensonhurst, but now they need to open one near 86^th street.

I came back to this place to see what new items they had since the last time l was here, l was told they were working on adding new items. That was awhile ago. Basically nothing has changed. I just ordered something else because l didn’t like the waffle & «gelato» last time (btw the so-​called gelato was frostbite STILL, like worse than before!). So this time around l got the «Strawberry Honey Bread» & a Single Macchiato which was so bitter it tasted burnt. The Strawberry honey bread was ok. Nothing great. It was presented pretty but basically a thick cut bread with drizzled honey on top with cream cheese & cut strawberries. Both the coffee & «bread» was over priced. I really wish they’d vamp up their desserts! It’s a shame, such a nice cozy interior & nice service but shitty food. I won’t come back:-/.

Finally another coffee shop to compete with the small and overcrowded Starbucks down the street!
This is spacious and has lots of seating. I came here for a coffee and a Portobella sandwich which was really good… although a little on the expensive side. I got to read without being interrupted, which says a lot for a coffee shop!

Super spacious seating here. It’s a bit loud at times, but a great place to hang out with either one person or a big group, with free wifi (posted at the bottom of your receipt) and a bathroom. The employees are patient and friendly.
In love with the chocolate frappé, but that’s pretty much all I’ve tried.
Secret power outlet within the bottom shelf of the bookcase! :)

It’s a struggle to find a study spot in Bensonhurst. until I found this spot!
Not the perfect study spot, but it’ll do for bensonhurst. I love the big tables available to do work, but you might have a hard time finding a plug in certain areas.
Also the coffee is surprisingly good! I THINK the beans are from Europe? but I can definitely tell that it is not American coffee beans. Really good quality coffee for an affordable price.
I havent tried any of the food items yet, but the presentations looks beautiful!

Atmosphere/​lighting which is great for studying alone/​with friends.
Staff also very nice.
VERY against bringing outside food/​drinks in here — will scold you if they see you with it.
Lost a star because, tbh, the food leaves much to be desired. I sat here the whole day studying, drinks here — perfectly fine.
Here is my rant on the food… but I know this is a coffee/​sweets shop, hence the loss of 1 star as opposed to 4.
Food on the other hand…
I ordered this WARM waffle before, strawberry/​banana — it was good except it was about $ 10 dollars which is pretty darn expensive.
Ordered a pistachio/​green tea waffle — approximately $ 6 — it was straight out of the fridge/​display where all the cakes are, thrown on a plate, and… was honestly terrible. I ate about half (because it was so expensive) but I couldn’t take the texture and taste anymore. You can barely cut that thing because it was so frigid. Suggestion: maybe they should warm it up and try that…
Ordered mac and cheese — a DISASTER.
Took about 35 minutes to make. I had to pick it up from the counter… and awkwardly walk to my seat all the way at the end of the store. Though I noticed they will sometimes deliver drinks to a sitting customer. You would think for nearly $ 11, it would be a whole pan baked full of hot mac and cheese and… nope.
First, I don’t think they cook it in the pan. It seems to be cooked separately and then scraped on top of a thick piece of bread. I’m not sure who’s idea that was… but it was NOT a tasty one. The bread was soggy and tasteless from the oil seeping into the bread. I’m gagging at the thought of it now. Some breadcrumbs would have probably been better.
Second it looks like some kraft 99 cent box of mac and cheese. Not even real macaroni elbows. I was really disappointed. The cheese… I don’t know. It’s probably shredded cheddar?
Last, the store was cold, my cheese froze over by the time I was nearly ½ way done. The whole thing was cold. Sigh.
Not really expecting 5-​star mac and cheese here… but it was $ 11 dollars so I expected some halfway decent food.
I don’t think I will be coming here for long-​hour study days again.

Comfortable seating and better lit environment than Starbucks down the block! Wifi is also faster here, but is occasionally splotchy if you choose to stay. There are also books on the bookcase such as Harry Potter or Catching Fire. I ordered a latte and a strawberry nana waffle. Latte tasted like a normal latte, and the waffle didn’t match up to its price of 8.25.
I asked the cashier if the waffle came with any drizzle and she didn’t quite understand me. Would’ve opted out of the whipped cream if I had known, but it’s nice that they bring your food over. You pick up your drinks at the counter.

I come here to do work occasionally on weekday nights and sometimes on weekends. It can get pretty crowded and noisy during busy hours of after work and after school times.
I like how there’s free wifi — password is on the receipt if you buy something. Coffee is coffee. I like the macaroons and waffles. During summertime you must get the patbingsoo!

Loves:
— Great place to meet up with friends and do work/​study.
— Lots of tables and very spacious. Unlike a typical Starbucks, its not over crowded and noisy. — Quiet, not overly distracting music in the background.
— Employees are very friendly and helpful, they see me struggling when deciding what to order and recommended some drinks based on my preferences.
— Open long hours! Free WIFI! Double Woohoo! Password on bottom of receipt
— Good selection of drinks from smoothies, coffee, organic tea to bubble tea. Various desserts and some sandwiches as well.
I had the green tea latte, which was meh, the green tea flavor was a bit over powering and not mixed well in the latte. The tiramisu glass was delicious on the other hand!
Wish there as more outlets to accommodate all the seating, and there is a very clean bathroom, but you have to ask for the key at the counter every time. I would come back just for their dessert, because it seems its what they specialize in.

I have nothing but good things to say about this Caffe Bene. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. The service is great. They take their time to perfect your food and beverages. I heard that Caffe Bene has a FTT system which means ‘Farm to table,’ basically their ingredients are fresh. Just based on the sandwich I ate today and the fruits on the waffles, I can vouch for their fresh ingredients. I had the spicy chicken sandwich and it was so delicious. I usually hate mustard, but it goes very well with the other ingredients. And the bread, I think I liked the bread the most, it was soft yet had a light crunch to it on the outside. I’ll definitely be coming here more often.
They also sell a few more items than other locations such as bubble tea and green tea bingsu (which I’m really looking forward to trying!). I tried their taro bubble tea and it was very unique. It definitely tastes different than all the other bubble teas out there. I think the best way I can describe the taste is like ensure milk, which in my book is really really good. The bubbles however were hard to the point where they would break in half when I tried to chew it. But I also ordered it close to closing time so that would a factor for exception. Otherwise, this would be a great bubble tea.

Nice looking coffee shop. Really like their décor. A lot of tables/​benches. Nice place to hang out or study. They have free wifi with the password on your receipt.
Ordered a strawberryana smoothies and a peach smoothie. Service was really really slow. Took longer than expected for our smoothie to be prepared. Was watching them make the smoothie and was kind of disappointed that most of the ingredients were powder or from concentrate. Kind of pricey for that quality. They did also have a lot of different cakes, shaved ice, and waffles but it appears a little pricey for brooklyn. Almost like midtown manhattan price.
Overall, i was not really too impressed by this place. Flavor of the smoothie was just mediocre and service was moving at a snail pace.

Fresh fruit and very friendly stuff. Clean place to hang out with wifi. The pure Vanilla Green tea frappé
Is perfect mix. Not too sweet and flavor.
They need to put business Hours on Unilocal and other adv