Hey Readers,
This week, we’re in Fort Greene, one of my very favorite neighborhoods in Brooklyn. This time, I’m trying out Textbook. I’ve been here once before, but not for work. When my brother Teddy was in town for Thanksgiving last year, we stopped by to grab a cup of coffee while strolling through neighboring Fort Greene Park. The outside is stunning, so naturally, I had to include a picture.
Without further ado, here’s the lowdown:
Neighborhood: Fort Greene
Address: 118 DeKalb Ave.
Seating:
One long, slim table for two people (though you can only face one direction)
Four sets of two-person tables
Four bar stools
One round table for three people
Plugs: There are plenty of plugs — at least along the bar (I counted 12). There's also one near the round table, but the other areas are fairly sparse.
Wi-Fi: No complaints; it works well.
Bathroom: Yes, there's a single-occupancy bathroom for customers, with no code required.
Food: A variety of pastries and sandwiches, along with a fairly standard selection of coffees and teas. They really get experimental with their flavored beverages if you want to venture out, such as a frozen Tahini cold brew, a campfire s’mores latte in the fall, and a rose bouquet cappuccino in the spring months. While that kind of thing isn’t for me personally, they do have decaf drip coffee, which, as a decaf drinker, is unusual since I usually find decaf espresso to be the standard.
Noise Level: Quiet, with a comfortable amount of background noise.
Lighting: Plenty of natural light, but there’s also some artificial lighting.Overall: I highly recommend this place. It’s smaller, but there’s enough space to be comfortable, and it never seems too busy for indoor seating — it seems to cater more to the grab-and-go crowd. With adventurous flavors, you won’t get bored. The space is welcoming, and the art — from the exterior of the building to the menu and even the cups themselves — makes this place a must-visit.
