"I love this coffee place. It is a little rough, payment in cash is required and prices are not cheap. But the coffee drinks are delicious, the staff very nice. And spending an hour there reading and writing on those industrial tables and benches is very enjoyable."

"Swallow Cafe Layout/atmosphere *Tables, chairs, benches (all wooden); plants; cash only (ATM on site) Food/drink *Iced Vanilla Latte - solid"

"EAST WILLIAMSBURG, NY - The Swallow Cafe on Bogart Street it’s a local hangout and a morning stop for everyone who lives in the neighborhood to get their shot of caffeine and a place to relax, and everyone has a mellow and chill attitude. The staff, even though they may be stressed, are always polite. Their cold brews are quite nice. Their coffee is a hit-or-miss. Some have ordered a specialty coffee and said it tasted like regular coffee, without noticing the difference. However, any coffee served here will keep you energized without the jitters. The only downside: it's cash only. Not sure why. (Follow me on FB/IG/TIK @davegarcia.x)"

"Perfect atmosphere and hibiscus tea, but cash only!"

"Simply put, I was coming here to wait for someone and the barista was extremely rude. He asked me if I wanted anything to drink and I declined as I wasn't in the mood for anything yet. Then the barista replied with "If you're not buying anything then get out." I'm understanding for a policy that's customer's only, but the interaction was extremely unprofessional as a first timer."