ZipPicks Awards
Best Breakfast in Bushwick
Master Critic Review
IC Brooklyn Cafe
8.1
A calm, seating-friendly cafe that’s strongest for a real breakfast run: bagel builds, smoothies, and coffee you can settle in with. Order like a regular—one bagel sandwich plus one lighter item—so it stays crisp and balanced instead of turning into an all-menu crawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked salmon bagel, Açaí bowl, Almond croissant
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.2
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 8.5
Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: A true cafe breakfast with bagels, bowls, and stay-a-while seating.
Who should go: Remote workers and quiet-breakfast seekers
When to visit: Weekday mornings for calm seating
What to order: Smoked salmon bagel, açaí bowl, almond croissant
Insider tip: Do one savory + one sweet item instead of stacking multiple sandwiches.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking only; generally manageable on weekday mornings, tighter on weekends.
Dress code: Casual and comfortable—athleisure, jeans, or work-from-cafe attire all fit.
Noise level: Low to moderate—easy conversation and laptop-friendly.
Weekend wait: N/A (breakfast and daytime cafe focus)
Weekday lunch: No wait to 10 minutes typically
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—multiple bagel builds, bowls, pastries, and smoothies.
Vegan options: Limited but workable—plant-based smoothies, select bowls, and custom bagels without spreads.
Gluten-free options: Limited—no dedicated GF bagels; bowls and smoothies are the safest options.
Best For
Better for: Lingering breakfasts, solo work sessions, and balanced orders that feel calm and intentional.
Skip if: You want a buzzy brunch scene, heavy hot entrees, or a fast grab-and-go bagel counter.