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Early

Early

Café, Sandwich Spot, and Coffee Shop$$$$
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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8.6/10
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    Varun
    "kwason breakfast sandwich and the chichi or zappie lunch sandwiches!"(3 Tips)
    KW
    "Kwason is a perfect hangover cure."(3 Tips)
    Aaron E.
    "I love their delicious sandwiches and great coffee."(2 Tips)
    T
    "Chichi sandwich is awesome!"(2 Tips)
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  • Stina P.
    Stina P.April 23, 2016
    Get the BEC for breakfast with a side of cholula and sit in the backyard with a flat white. Zappie is also a must try anytime. This is a staple neighborhood spot
  • PureWow
    PureWowApril 9, 2015
    At Early, they’re bringing truffle oil back down to earth in the form of the Zappie. Caramelized onions, mushrooms, garlic, fontina cheese and truffle oil combine in your new favorite sandwich. Read more
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    Christian BrummNovember 27, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Very nice staff! Love the chichi sandwich. Not all of their sandwiches are great. For example the mozzarella (on caprese sandwich) they use isn't good (fatty but still not very tasty).
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    Michael AnthonyAugust 31, 2021
    Coffee and BEC were both very good. Great local cafe
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    Gregory FisherOctober 14, 2018
    Cider pork and Cuban are both good sandwich choices when you’re in the mood for something meaty
  • Cole K.heart icon on user image
    Cole KennedyNovember 2, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Awesome sandwiches, especially the Chichi, which comes out warm on a super soft hunk of bread and oozes with hot, melty cheese.
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WilliamsMay 28, 2016
    High quality cold brew, sandwiches, staff, and music selection.
  • Will M.heart icon on user image
    Will MahonyNovember 2, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Simple: Great sandwiches and great coffee. Steak and egg sandwich and the Chi Chi are my favorites.
  • Drew D.heart icon on user image
    Drew DiverOctober 10, 2015
    Drip coffee (free refills) and the bacon egg and cheese!
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    VarunMay 31, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Great sandwiches! Try the kwason breakfast sandwich and the chichi or zappie lunch sandwiches!
  • Tara T.
    Tara TaraFebruary 27, 2015
    Very nice staff & atmosphere for relaxing. Great addition to the neighborhood.
  • Jill M.heart icon on user image
    Jill MulliganJuly 15, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Cold brew is awesome and a dollar less than champion coffee up the street 👍🏻👍🏻
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    KWFebruary 9, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Friendliest staff in Greenpoint. Espresso is 💯. Kwason is a perfect hangover cure.
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    Saarim ZamanFebruary 6, 2017
    Really delicious sandwiches, my too expensive either. Try the chipotle chicken one.
  • Aaron E.
    Aaron EastonNovember 26, 2020
    I love their delicious sandwiches and great coffee. The workers are very nice.
  • Dean W.heart icon on user image
    Dean Woodley BallMay 13, 2018
    Bacon egg and cheese, sandwiches
  • Julia V.heart icon on user image
    Julia VasindaSeptember 2, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Best cold brew in Greenpoint, amazing backyard
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    TJuly 4, 2015
    Chichi sandwich is awesome! Take it to go and eat it by the river!
  • Marie L.heart icon on user image
    Marie La RueFebruary 11, 2017
    Great coffee. Staff is very welcoming
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    stephen friasOctober 16, 2018
    amazing coffee, really tasty sandwiches
  • Peter B.heart icon on user image
    Peter BoyceAugust 3, 2019
    Good iced coffee and backyard seating
  • Chris V.heart icon on user image
    Chris VAugust 8, 2016
    Nice selections of teas...
  • Khristian O.heart icon on user image
    Khristian OlivaresApril 29, 2019
    Really nice coffee
  • Matt L.heart icon on user image
    Matt LaszukJuly 28, 2015
    Great sandwiches, pleasant backyard
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    سليمانAugust 24, 2017
    Fluffiest eggs, butteriest croissants, but SLOW. Def not the place to go if you're rushing to work in the morning
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    ALIAugust 10, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    wifi password: bestcoffee967
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    Margot MazurApril 26, 2015
    They have Vegan Divas cookies! My mind is blown.
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    Tabitha JohnsonJuly 20, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great coffee.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HilgendorfJuly 11, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Breakfast sandwiches and espresso
  • Morgan P.heart icon on user image
    Morgan PolotanJanuary 18, 2017
    Good lattes.
  • Victoria H.heart icon on user image
    Victoria H.July 24, 2016
    Kwason and cold brew
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    Abner AcevesJanuary 22, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    nice coffee shop. not much seating but great to go spot. Right by the subway entrance
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