Villager

Ben and Courtney opened Villager in late 2021 a few blocks from the Brooklyn Museum, after moving to Brooklyn from Australia, and built the room around a rotating, multi roaster program rather than a single house blend. Roasters such as La Cabra, DAK, Duck Rabbit and Little Wolf have run through the lineup, part of a philosophy that treats hospitality and a genuine welcome as more important than any one signature bean.

The small Classon Avenue room has pale wood, hanging plants and small bouquets on the tables, with a rotating espresso and a slow bar of pour overs and iced coffees made with tailored water, each drink brought to you by the barista. Retail bags from the guest roasters line the shelf, and both indoor and outdoor seating keep the room flexible for a quick espresso or a slower stay.