D’Amico Coffee

This is a great store for buying coffee beans from a local business. They have coffees to suit all tastes. I can’t speak for the foods, but those don’t matter, because this is a coffee store.

So, I came in here because I was drawn to the old school style décor that D’Amico boasts but was really let down by the coffee. The beans are obviously over roasted and almost have a burnt taste to them. I ordered an almond milk latte and my friend ordered a regular coffee. We were both incredibly disappointed. Other than the burnt taste to the coffee, there was no taste to the coffee at all. It fell very flat. There are much better coffee places close by, I suggest going to them. The one thing this place has going for it, and the reason it got 2 stars, are the prices. They are very reasonable. But again, what is reasonable for tasteless terrible coffee?

Since the renovation, coffee prices have increased. Quality has not. Shiny, terribly overroasted beans do not make for a pleasant experience. The flavored coffees are… not good.
I’ve always found the staff really friendly, but I simply cannot justify getting a cup of awful coffee at D’Amico, when I can go to Milk Bar and spend the same amount for Stumptown. Not recommended.

I’v never been to the store but I just picked up a pack of coffee from a fashion show they were sponsoring and I’m glad I did! The smell is AMAZING! The taste is super smooth and fresh! Will be back for more!

Decent coffee, but does not open on time. Came here at 7:10, they open at 7. The place was pitch black and completely shut down. Don’t come here if you want a coffee on your morning commute.

I would go for their White Christmas coffee. Even though I had just had some strong chocolate I could taste all the subtle nodes of spices.

I really wanted to like this old-​school coffee shop. I wandered over from my office, hoping to find something better than the drip joe available there. Sadly, the office brew was better than what D’Amico served — by a long shot.
The old-​school charm of the ambience sadly meant old-​school coffee methods. It’s been awhile since I’ve had that abrasive gasoline-​tinged brown water we used to accept as coffee. Given how much the game has been upped, this sad coffee shop seems stuck in the slow lane, falling further and further behind. They get points for nostalgia — yes coffee did suck that bad back in the 80s!

I was banking on the good reviews. Another let down. Come on, Brooklyn, really!!!
I tried the Red Hook blend, Hazelnut and White Christmas. None of them had any body or robustness whatsoever.
This is the kind of coffee that needs cream and sugar to be drinkable.
I guess if you’re more of a mild, breakfast blend kind of person you would probably like D’Amico’s coffee.
I, on the other hand, will never return.

What a great coffee shop! Came here with a groupon for $ 30 worth of food or drink. Got some fresh beans for grinding at home. There are so many amazing varieties and the staff was so helpful and nice! I also picked up an ice coffee to go while I was there in «White Christmas», so delish! The prices are so reasonable for the two sizes of coffee. They even gave me an awesome reusable tote with my purchase! I love this place and will be sure to come back!

Been here 2 times and thought everything was good but I was wrong. The coffee is lovely but thr customer service sucks. Big time
Came there the first time and they was nice but faking it. They showed there true colors today Aug 28, 2015.
Yesterday some latino looking dude was being very rude and showing he don’t care about his job. His tone was horrible. Also I try to ask him questions about the place and he ignored me like come on now.
Day two was worst I try to be accepting about maybe the worker had a bad day. But no he treated everyone differently than I did. But the worker treated me like garbage. Like I was a lost cost.
So here is the verdict. I am not coming back here again.
To the manager. I really love the coffee. But thr service is horrible.
Also to add more problems. As in walked out the door the Spanish dude Said in Spanish
Me alegro de ese negro negro se fue. su propio culo feo
Thank god for Google translate because that was a big insult so thank you for showing your true colors. And I am not coming back. Good night.

I don’t think I’ve had better coffee…
Their iced coffees are so rich in flavor and there’s always great speculation that coffee is not meant to be served cold. D’Amico proves otherwise.

Good coffee. Nice atmosphere. Minimum BS.
Across the street from Court Pastry Shop. Good iced coffee on a hot day.
Pressed tin ceilings, cute tables, good coffee.
Bathrooms at the back to the left.
Good place. I bought a ceramic mug and they gave me a cool shopping bag. I like free stuff.

Love this place! They recently renovated so everything looks great! If you like coffee, I highly recommend coming here to get it. They have a huge selection of coffee beans and best of all, they roast it themselves, so you’re getting really fresh beans. In fact, unlike some places where their beans are dull looking because it’s been sitting out on a counter for several weeks, when you handle the coffee beans from D’Amico the beans still have a sheen of oil on its surface, and your hands are slick from handling them =)
They also have a café section where you can sit and order sandwiches/​pastries. I haven’t tried that, but will certainly be back soon to get the full experience!

Skipped what seemed like a year-​long Amazon Local deal here, but regretted that because it smells wonderful in here (they grind their own coffee in-​house, which neighbors lodged coffee complaints against).

I work in the neighborhood and love coming here for coffee! They roast their own beans and have a variety of blends. My favorite is the White Christmas one. Not to tot my own horn but I am a coffee connoisseur and D’Amico has some of the best coffee in Brooklyn. If you’re in the neighborhood make sure you pick up a cup. PURE BLISS baby!

I tried the hazelnut coffee, which was yummy with no sugar needed. I didn’t purchase any whole beans coffee since my French press have been packed away back at my parents, but I must say as a first timer this place got the charms of being a good local spot where I can imagine regulars hanging out there all day. I came after work, and arrived half a hour before they close. I managed to get some work done, and even stayed there about 10 minutes over with no one bothering me or telling me anything.
The staff is …(thinking of the right words) most pleasing group of people that you can find in a coffee shop. They are mainly older age Italians which is adorable because even though the store got hipsterized the heart and soul of the shop still remains through the staff.
I was greeted by a lady in the counter that told the other patron to wait a minute so she can serve me because I got there first. She also guided me through the condiment bar and brought out soy milk for me with no complaints. When asked what time the store closes (which is 20 minutes later), she assure me that I can stay until the closing time. (I actually ended up staying later since there were so many locals still in the sitting area while they started cleaning up.)
Overall, this place is far from home but I am definitely glad I visited.

Everything is «nice» about the place. The service is helpful in a noninvasive way, the décor is lovely, the old italian characters are still there, and the coffee is still just as delicious with the same general consistency of quality (that isn’t to say it is impossible to get the occasional under-​roasted or burnt batch). So, no one can say it’s a bad place to be. It’s very nice to sit and have a cheap cup of good coffee or to take your coffee with you.
The only reason I revoke 1 star is because $ 13.50 is a lot. I remember when I paid $ 8.50 before the renovation, but I understand the nature of what happened and they had to make certain alterations to their business and machinery which necessarily increases the cost of business. I’m alright with that. I just need to reserve the 1 star because of the price. No harm meant.

D’Amico may be one of my top five accidental finds in NY since moving here four years ago. Dat scent ya’ll.
I’d been brewing Stumptown or Blue Bottle at home for years and while they’re a mighty fine family of gourmet coffees I started to resent paying almost fifteen bucks for a half pound of beans. I’ve found D’Amico to be just as good for half the price and also a way to support your local caffeine slinger. If you can’t find what you’re lookin for here then it don’t exist my friend. The Gowanus blend pours like motor oil and backs a rich and bitter punch that will make you wince at your office’s k-​cup machine.
Buy whole bean and get a grinder. Biiiiiiiiig difference and worth the extra minute of prep.

D’Amico and Esposito’s are two Carroll Gardens institutions not to be missed (and one of the main reasons I decided to make CG my home over a decade ago).
I didn’t realize how critical DAmico was to my daily life until they closed for renovations for over 2 months earlier this year. It was supposed to be a 2 week closure so I wisely bought 3 weeks of coffee to cover the gap. When my beans ran out and they still hadn’t reopened I panicked and was forced start buying beans Starbucks (oh the horror!), Stumptown (oh so overrated), Gorilla (oh so burned tasting), and Blue Bottle (oh so good but so ridiculously overpriced).
The remaining 6 weeks that they were closed were dark days for me (and anyone who had to deal with me then).
Thankfully D’Amico is back and better than ever (well the best days were when they had their roaster out front, which some anonymous prick filled a complaint and forced them to remove). It looks like their new roaster is ready to be fired up and finally roasting will be back in their actual store.
While prices have gone up slightly they are still incredibly cheap for the quality of coffee you get. I recommend the Vienna beans which are only $ 10 a pound.
Definitely the best coffee in NYC.

I was a little sad walking in recently to see that they’ve «hipsterized» the décor and layout, but thankfully the coffee is still great. I guess I can’t get too sad: I’m a 20something transplant that buys whole bean coffee and writes Unilocal reviews for heavens sake; they hipsterized for me.
That being said, the coffee and the staff are still first rate. The shop smells like heaven, and they’ve got at least 20 different kinds of coffees to choose from. Whether you like something light and blonde or something dark and bitter, they have a range of both single bean and blends. And if you don’t know what you want? The staff is more than willing to help. We stopped by at an off time (a weekday evening) and were able to chat with the employees for about 15 minutes, before walking away with two different kinds of coffee that have both been excellent.
I can’t wait to try every kind (except the light blends because those just aren’t my style), and in the long run, I’d rather have a hipster D’Amico than none at all.