"Walked into this place not knowing about the hype. Seemed really nice and I was intrigued by the coquito latte. Regardless of the hype I think this coffee was tasty. Never had a latte like that before. The reviews that say the coffee is bad are really extreme. It may not be the best coffee some people have ever had but it's not too the levels others are saying. Just judge for yourself. It's small inside so you might need to wait a bit. There are a few tables outside on the curb."

"Support local business! If you’re in Williamsburg and want actually decent coffee, add this spot to your list. Coquito latte is absolutely worth the wait! Super quick service and lovely staff. They also roast and sell their own beans! Can’t wait to try both the daily blend and espresso 😍☕️ Also, for fun: check out the sculpture by John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres installed near their entrance. 😊 We love you Buddies!!!"

"If you are looking for the best coffee, tea, sweet treats in the best neighborhood in NYC, Williamsburg Brooklyn, look no further than Buddies Coffee. I love their coffee here and their speciality drinks like the coquito latte and matcha Thai tea lattes. They offer alternative milks like oat milk too. It’s good to venture over to Grand street because after your drink you can browse all the vintage stores in the neighborhood for unique gifts for yourself or others. Don’t regret not picking up a bag of coffee beans that are roasted by Rachel the owner herself!! 🫶🫶 I hope they expand to more locations because they will be successful in wherever they go! There’s normally long lines on the weekends so go early and patiently wait. ♥️♥️"

"The hype is real and all of the TikTok fame the shop is getting is absolutely deserved! Rachel, the owner, is one of the most genuine and authentic business owners I’ve ever interacted with. There is heart in everything from the coffee to the floorboards to the front door. The drip coffee rivals the best that you can find in NYC and it’s only made better to know that the person running the shop is also the person who roasted the beans. Plus, the classic and iconic NYC cups are just the icing on the cake for me. I got a 2lb bag of beans and cannot wait to make this a dedicated part of my morning routine. Opening the bag, the aroma of the beans is unlike any other bean I’ve ever smelled!! Stay in line, the wait is more than worth it!"

"Adorable little coffee shop. The owners are incredibly friendly and the interior is small but stylish. Not much spacing inside. Only a couple small tables with chairs. The order line moves quickly and the coffee is delicious. I tried the hot coquito and it was very good. Very much recommended as a coffee visit. :)"