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319 S James St, Rome, NY, 13440
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319 S James St
Rome, NY, 13440 - Phone (315) 337-3811
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L. H.
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 cafe 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!
(5)Rondell T.
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.
(1)Paul W.
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.
(4)Jenny L.
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.
(4)Lauren L.
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!
(5)Raphael D.
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.
(5)Eric G.
Solid coffee shop. I got a small iced coffee and it was good. I also got an oatmeal raisin cookie, which really hit the spot. Altogether it came to a little more than $3. Not bad!
(4)Shveta D.
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.
(5)Cynthia C.
I was a little sad walking in recently to see that they've "hipsterized" the decor 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 Yelp 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.
(4)Simone B.
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!
(5)Valentino G.
Everything is "nice" about the place. The service is helpful in a noninvasive way, the decor 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.
(4)Jonathan H.
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.
(5)Dylan K.
After going there, all I can say is this--the Zagat declaration of them having the best coffee in the city has to be at least 10 years old. 3 stars for halfway-decent coffee at cheaper-than-7-11 prices. The coffee there is neither good or bad. It's simply okay. They aren't remotely close to the high level stuff being produced by Stumptown, Blue Bottle, or Counter Culture. It's well-priced, but is nothing out of the ordinary. An average rating for average coffee.
(3)Harry H.
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).
(4)Marc E.
D'Amico's "Red Hook" blend is my new favorite for drip coffee. We like to buy a variety of freshly roasted beans every Christmas for our friends and family who live outside the city, and they LOVE it. They roast beans all the time so everything smells wonderful. When you buy beans here, they are scooped fresh from the metal bin and weighed on the spot. It is not pre-packaged. The people at the store have also got to be the nicest people on the planet. They seem to know everyone, from the old folks to the new folks, and they say hi to the kids who come in with their parents.
(5)Megan Q.
D'Amico has reopened after a long renovation, and it is as amazing as ever! This is the best coffee in South Brooklyn, if not the entire city. (Try the Red Hook blend.)
(5)Myrna M.
It's definitely a great atmosphere and friendly service. Unfortunately the $3.00 iced coffee tasted like water and had almost no ice in it which would be great if I ordered warm water but I ordered iced coffee.
(2)Laura W.
D'Amico has a very interesting and eclectic mix of inexpensive drip coffees and other coffees by the pound to choose from. It's clearly a place with a history and not just a passing-by hip coffee place. The guy at the register was very nice, but the owner seemed angry and pissed for no reason. Also the music was way too loud for studying. I liked all the coffee flavors, hot chocolate options, etc - very cheap, too - but I felt kind of unwanted, so I wouldn't come back.
(3)Peter D.
Do you drink coffee and/or know people who drink coffee? Then you should know about D'Amico. I was eating brunch with a friend down the street, and she mentioned that she needed to buy some coffee, and that she'd probably just go to the Starbucks on Smith. Absolutely not. Not while we're in Carroll Gardens. Not on my watch. Not while D'Amico exists. I brought her over, and watched as her eyes widened in wonder. I watched her marvel over the machine mixing and roasting beans right in the front of the shop. I watched her peruse all the options, finally picking a blend (organic, fair trade Sumatra). I listened as her and the helpful coffee guy discussed the type of coffee machine she had, and watched him grind the beans into a bag. I watched her pay, and smiled when she said that while not cheap, it was a better price per pound than Starbucks. And then I allowed her to kiss my ring for showing her where she SHOULD be buying coffee.
(5)Elizabeth L.
Family-oriented shop that's very charming and has a wondrous coffee smell. The owner's incredibly friendly and the place seems to go way back in the neighborhood. A little gem worth visiting.
(4)Meaghan F.
I love this place. Friendly staff and amazingly coffee. My go to stop on my way home from the gym
(5)Alixandra E.
The best coffee in Brooklyn!
(5)Andrew G.
Used to be 5 stars, best coffee in town without question. And used to be a great deal. I don't know if they lost their stride after the renovation, but the last two bags of beans I've gotten were really burnt or under-roasted. And prices are now quite a bit higher too. Beans would be worth it if they get their roasting mojo back.
(2)Kayla C.
I can't walk by D'Amico and not stop for coffee, as there is always the scent of freshly roasting beans that always draws me in! They are a neighborhood staple and serve the best coffee ! There is an abundance of different roasts/blends of beans so you are sure to find one you like! I also frequently bring a lb of beans home for holidays, etc and my family always looks forward to it! All of the staff are so nice and very helpful. As far as price, it is beyond reasonable for the quality of coffee!
(5)Lisa A.
Walking into D'Amico makes me wish I grew up in Carroll Gardens. It has that family/home-y feel to it, that's harder to find now a days. I prefer to buy my coffee here, rather than at a chain market. Why, you ask? Because they roast their beans every day, on site* and have been doing so since 1948. Every time I go here to buy a pound or so of coffee I am warmly greeted and the staff are always so nice and friendly. I love walking home with a bag of freshly ground coffee and can't wait to brew a pot. I haven't yet had any sandwiches, but I hear they're pretty tasty. Ah, next time for sure. D'Amico, please don't ever change. Thank you. *Yea, I know there's a self-entitled yuppie/hipster uproar over the coffee roasting. My message to those who passive-aggressively called 311 and complained about the smell of coffee: Get a life and get over yourselves.
(5)Andre P.
Had an awesome homemade sandwich that I enjoyed outside with what is left of the old Italians from the neighborhood sharing their opinions on everything ("now I see lots of people with tattoo's"; yes and thank you for that observation Mr. 75 year old wrinkled Italian guy). Fantastic!
(4)Andrew J.
this is where i buy my coffee. their house and red hook blends are great. the people there are very friendly and helpful and willing to offer advice when picking from their nice selection. also fun to sit and have a sandwich and a cup of coffee. nothing fancy but a local gem.
(5)Joey S.
This is one of the few 'old school' Carroll Gardens places left in the neighborhood. Walk past what is left of the old-time Italians sitting out front no matter what the weather* and walk into coffee heaven. I'm not a coffee drinker though, so what I really come to D'Amicos for is the sandwiches. Yes, this coffee shop makes sandwiches, and they're amazing. Sure, Carroll Gardens is a great place to live, and gentrification has brought some cool places to the neighborhood. BUT it has also taken away some great ones, specifically Italian sandwich shops. There is nowhere else around that you can get real imported prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, and bakery fresh bread** If you're looking for a great sandwich this is the place to go. *At least one of them is an Uncle of mine **for only 6.50, yes 6.50
(5)Melissa H.
I love coffee and can I just say - Red Hook Blend is the best I've had. Can't wait to order more. I stopped in with a food tour and loved it. The owners were amazing and very personable. Love it!
(5)Sammi L.
I brought in a bag of coffee beans from Blue Bottle once and shamelessly asked if they could grind them. Guy glanced at the bag (with Blue Bottle's logo imprinted on it), shrugged, and asked, "Espresso grind?" I offered to pay, but he waved me away. Later, I realized it had been kind of a dick move. So days later, I came back to actually buy something. You wouldn't think it from peering in, but the cappuccino is literally the best I've had in Carroll Gardens, which is saying a lot for a neighborhood peppered with good coffee places. It was delightfully creamy with a generous amount of tickly foam. The olive loaf (cured meat studded with green olive slices) on a roll tasted like Italy! It was all I could do to prevent myself from belting out "That's Amore!" Granted, the place is a bit dingy, but it's not unhygienic - just old. In fact, the homey space really grows on you. I couldn't help overhearing one of the owners lamenting about how to spruce up the interior. I wanted to tell her, "Don't! It's great the way it is." I do hope she sees this.
(5)Sharon P.
I love this place for the following reasons: - takes credit card - delicious sandwiches (uses boars head meats) - tiramisu flavored coffee - park slope blend coffee mmm - they have a coffee handbook that explains all their coffees in great detail - friendly and helpful staff
(5)Carl J.
awesome
(5)Agnes K.
Joanny D'Amico is that crazy Italian Aunt with pink hair, I never had. Love her. I don't drink coffee, but I shop here for lunch (if in the mood for a little sandwich), and I stuffed many of my friends' stockings this year with hand-packed brown bags of coffee - from Sumatra to Red Hook, and everything in-between. Now they all love me!
(4)Elyssa R.
Very friendly staff, decent price for fresh and always yummy never burnt coffee. They have grinders there or you can get whole beans and bring them home. It's a hike but they have the best coffee I've had so it's always worth the trip. I've always paid cash but I believe they also take credit cards.
(5)Sera A.
It aches my heart that someone will actually complain about the smell of coffee this place produces.. really people? really? This place roasted it's coffee the old fashion way and the beans are always fresh and smell amazing! In the warm heat of summer I was always going in and getting the hazelnut cold coffee with some cream, it tastes almost sweet so need for sugar. Never had a better cup of coffee
(5)Fez K.
This is the place to be in the beautiful neighborhood of Carroll Gardens. As a Brooklynite it feels good to see some life of the old neighborhood in this landmark coffee shop. Yeah people may be yelling across the room at times in their heavy Brooklyn accents saying "fugetttabout it Jimmy!!" , yeah some might say its not professional or whatnot but I really don't care what anyone else thinks. Its that raw nostalgic Brooklyn feel that I get every time I go in that coffee shop that brings me back to when I was growing up. And those people are real people who know their customers by name and love what they do. Its that "Barbershop" feel where you know everyone in there.You get the true neighborhood feel, very informal , and everyone is themselves and I love that. I know I should be talking about their product and service, but in todays day and age , its hard to find places like this that still exist and I really feel that I should stress on that. Anyways, D'amicos coffee has been around for decades and their product is a reflection of that where it is a recognized brand and if you haven't tried their coffee then I don't know why your even drinking it because you haven't tasted the real deal, simple as that. They have a plethora of different types of coffee, i suggest you go to the back and of the shop and see for yourself. This shop is a great place to grab lunch as well, with your meal coming out to less than 8 dollars which is also a huge plus. Most of these other sandwich spots pretty much rape you when it comes to pricing and the quantity. Long live D'amicos!
(5)Andrew S.
Nice little place. They have no menu posted so it was interesting having someone name off several different options. The staff was very friendly and you could tell many of the guests who visited were true regulars. Atmosphere wasn't super great, but from what I gather its not so much a coffee shop as a bulk coffee stop. They do have food, I ended up getting a bacon, egg and cheese on a toasted 'everything' bagel. It was good. The vanilla latte I got was just ok. I don't know that specialty beverages are their thing, I'm sure a black cup of coffee would have been great. I'd visit again.
(4)Logovo L.
Old school coffee place, as in bitter espresso, extensive flavored coffee selection and milky cappuccinos.
(2)Eli G.
I miss this coffee! My parents bought their beans here and I continued to be a customer until I moved from the area. Maybe nostalgia prevents me from being more objective but all the coffee I've purchased anywhere since seems inferior by comparison. I am only commenting about the coffee here because I have no other fond memories of the place. The family was cranky and the then regulars always hanging around the place were obtuse, unpleasant, and unattractive. I am sympathetic to the complaints about the roasting smell permeating the neighborhood. To me it smelled like brewed coffee on the burner way too long. It gave me heartburn just the same. Luckily I lived in BH and the stink didn't reach that far.
(4)Jon S.
The people who work here have THE WORST attitude and personality of almost any old-school store in the Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens area. I want to patronize the place to support local business but it is nearly too difficult to deal with. Unfortunately they do have good coffee beans. Maybe they relish this dubious distinction?
(1)Donna F.
There is a feeling one gets when they've been hit by a brick reading the sentence ''Yeah, this was right under your nose the whole time... you schmuk.' I know this feeling intimately, especially after stepping into D'Amico's. I walked into D'Amico after using the last dregs of my Lavazza reserves (I know, I know...) as I haven't had time to pass by Stumptown. I had seen the reviews for D'Amico's and decided, why not? Thank god I was in a trying mood. After browsing the wall of amazing smelling beans the owner asked me some questions. I felt like I was at a beauty counter getting my personal fragrance. Then he told me 'Vienna' with absolutely no reservations. Vienna. Like I was being told the whole of my life's future in one word. I bought a bag and left with a quizzical grin. Immediately upon entering my kitchen I got my stovetop coffee-maker out and started a-brewing. I am now sitting, writing one sentence and taking one sip in turn as I cannot put it down. I don't know if this means I am easy to read or if the owners are just that good but, I can honestly say I don't give a damn. This is the best cup of coffee I have had this side of the Arno or Hudson. I love my Stumptown but, for the prices and the amazing service, D'Amico, you have a new addict to supply.
(5)Daniele D.
The expectations are high. The competition for good espresso in this city is getting fierce and 'amanti di un buon espresso' (espresso lovers) rejoice! So is it the best? No Is it good. Yes, very good. Unfortunately we are in 2011 and sleek looking, with fully trained baristi, highly technical process, and freshly trucked in - perfectly roasted beans are not missing from the city. Where does this leave D'Amico? A little behind. You taste an espresso at Culture Espresso on 37th and its thick and fruity, yummy. This is America at its best. It takes something done forever and it improves it to make a better product by applying technique and carefully managed process. D'Amico is a quaint old establishment, full of dust and old jars, representative of a by-gone era where you can get still get an old school espresso, made from good fresh beans. Should they clean up, blow the dust off their shelf and off their espresso making process? Damn sure they should, and that would bring them to truly be the best espresso on the east coast, one where history and tradition marries modern espresso making techniques. The opportunity is there.
(3)mi m.
I went to this coffee shop because of the great yelp reviews. I did not drink my coffee. The milk was sour and it was not fit to be consumed. Being a lover of coffee it takes a lot for me not to drink a cup of coffee. i paid and left. I wanted to like this place, but really, if you can not drink the coffee it is not worth going to.
(1)Fuzzy L.
While I realize this quirky old place must be special for many people, I'm sorry: I must join the legions of people complaining about the roasting. Terrible cloud when they roast stinks up the block for years and years now. So sick of it. If you're going to roast coffee, fine: just don't stink up the block. It's like burnt toast and Lucky Strike cigs. EVERYWHERE. That, and the beans are mediocre crap. Sorry: admit it.
(1)T H.
I went to this coffee shop because of the yelp reviews, wanting to like it as well as to have a good cup of coffee. I received one of the worst cups of coffee I have ever had. The milk was sour. Although I paid for the coffee, I could not drink it. I did not find the service pleasant at all. Enough said.
(1)Jessica Z.
I've lived in the neighborhood for 7 months and have walked past D'Amico several times, always loving the small talk I overhear from the men outside. Finally stopped in today and had the nicest conversations, helpful recommendations and sincere smiles- I walked out, sipped my first sip and said out-loud, "wow, now that's good coffee"! Thanks, D'Amico- just one more reason to love Carroll Gardens!
(5)Natalie F.
Last time I was in Brooklyn, I stopped in here to pick up some coffee to bring home and a few bags of beans for gifts. There is an abundance of different types of beans to choose from and the staff is very helpful, I chose my beans and specified if I wanted them ground or whole bean. It smells absolutely intoxicating in here. The coffee is truly from heaven. The prices are a little high but you get what you pay for. They also have other food items and drinks but every time I am in here I am instantly drawn to the amazing wall of coffee beans. If I lived in NY, I would always get my coffee from here.
(5)Alex M.
Awesome coffee, roasted on site. The house roast, at $8.50 per pound, is a great deal.
(5)Chauncey H.
I have a complicated relationship with coffee. Regular drinking of it makes my chest and back break out in blotches and pimples. More than 2 cups a day turns me into one of the tweakers from "Breaking Bad." So when I indulge, it's gotta be worth the hassle. Stumptown? Too expensive and acidic. Gorilla? Makes me feel like I'm coming down off that bad batch of Ecstasy that was going around Detroit in '98. Intelligentsia? Not bad. But D'amico is my all-time fav...so many distinct and flavorful varieties. Honest prices. And there's always that group of old, Italian men hanging out in the back, probably reminiscing about past hit jobs they did for John Gotti. Don't piss them off.
(5)Yann B.
Where's the best coffee in NY you ask? In my kitchen... Why? Because I get my beans from D'Amico. The "dark house blend" to be specific. And I use a French press to make it. They roast their beans themselves (not all of them though, so might want to check), in small batches, so it's always super fresh. The coffee you get out of those beans kicks Gimme, Joe, and all those supposedly "bests" in the rear... big time... every time. By the way, If you believe Frappuccinos® have anything to do with coffee, forget everything you just read.
(5)Jane C.
Just the best. While the renovation moved the roasters (and the overwhelming smell of fresh roasting beans) to the back, it is still my go-to place for light roast beans in Brooklyn.
(5)Ali F.
Its as if they grow the coffee themselves. The best part of these guys, is when they are making fresh coffee, no lie, a 2 block radius around them smells the fresh coffee being made. ( live 4 doors down). awsome people. Awsome coffee.
(5)Mike P.
No need to repeat all reviews below. Everything said is perfect. Wonderful coffee. I've only tried the Red Hook blend, but will be spending the next 12 months exploring all the different verities. Love this neighborhood.
(5)Rich D.
History and charm, love popping in for a $2 ice coffee on a hot summer day. Friendly Carroll Gardens old timer loves to chat and give you a view of what the neighborhood was like back in the day.
(5)Amber B.
Every single time I go back to my parents' house to visit, I have to smuggle this stuff across state lines. Their drug of choice? Hazelnut Cream- whole bean, not ground. I love doing them the favor- the place just IS Brooklyn. It smells like Brooklyn, it sounds like Brooklyn, and it sure as hell tastes like Brooklyn. My drug of choice is an Italian sub with peppers and fresh mozarella. It's huge and delicious and only $6 for the whole thing! People seriously still go to Subway and Dunkin's? I just don't understand...
(5)Joanne L.
I went searching for good espresso in Brooklyn, and saw all the rave reviews for D'Amico Foods. I walked a mile over there, got a cappuccino and . . . took a few sips, and threw it in the trash. Way too much milk, could hardly taste the espresso, and it was scalding hot. It looks like a great, family-run place, and I'm sure they have foods to rave about. But their cappuccino isn't one of them. I walked back to Leeuwen on Bergen and bought a real cappuccino. I would not go back to D'Amico Foods for coffee.
(1)Fyza H.
Don't need to say more than I walked in here, stayed for a couple of hours doing some work and walked out smelling like heaven! Read the other reviews for more helpful stuff. (:
(4)Mae S.
I have been doing business with D"Amico foods since the 1980's and I love them. When I moved away from Brooklyn (sorrowfully) I began to have my coffee sent. Now a full 20 years later, I still get my Brazilian Santos Dark. It is a pleasure to do business with an authentic family business.
(5)Abigail S.
This place is awesome. There's no basket of corny world music CD's by the register, no bespectacled wannabes blogging by the front window, no self-congratulatory display of "fair trade" coffees complete with long-winded, patronizing explanatory pamphlets about how we can all "get green". Ask for some sickly sweet fake coffee drink and you're likely to get laughed out of the store. And that's as it should be, nancy boy! D'Amico is an old school, unapologetically un-PC place. The owners are serious about coffee and it shows. Huge open burlap sacks of coffee beans, white aprons on the staff, decor that doesn't seem to have changed much in thirty years, unsmiling patrons--it's all there. Be ready to order and don't give anybody any guff, okay? The smell when you walk in is incredible, perfect, exactly what you hoped it would be--roasting beans, tasty baked goods, a faint hint of smoke. These guys know their coffee and but good. Don't think you can bullshit your way through a coffee conversation with the staff like I saw some random douchebag try to do on my first visit there; he left the store in abject shame after getting schooled about the difference between some particular roast he wanted and "regular beans". Fool! You cannot dupe the coffee man. Not only do we buy our beans here and I stop in frequently for the best cup in the neighborhood, but they even put a gift basket together for us by special request and delivered it to my midwife in Windsor Terrace--no extra charge. That's great service. That's D'Amico. It's a Brooklyn institution for some very good reasons. Go.
(5)Focci L.
The nicest people....they really take care of you and your needs. Great coffee!!
(5)John E.
I recently moved to the neighborhood and I have been trying to find a good coffee shop. As I walked by D'Amico I could smell pure caffeine emanating from the coffee roaster in the window and I heard an old man out front swearing in Italian... I decided to go inside. It was like stepping back in time one whole wall is filled with containers of coffee beans for sale, which I assume they roast themselves (see reference to roaster above) and across from that is a deli counter full of fantastic looking Italian meats. Oh yeah and you can buy a cup of coffee too, 16oz is only $1.75, it's sad how exciting that is. So far I've tried the House Light Blend which was a good everyday roast, the Copenhagen which is of a similar strength with a really interesting flavor to it, nothing over the top just really rich. Today, I had the Red Hook Blend which is their dark roast and is fantastic... It's still rich and tasty and doesn't have that charcoal taste that dark roasts sometimes get, but its got all the kick you could ever want. As soon as I unpack the coffee pot I will definitely be buying my beans there... their prices were fantastic and its such a satisfyingly old school place.
(5)jacques w.
Best coffee! I buy the Columbian light and dark (mixed) every time I'm in town and bring it back home to MA. Get panicky when the supply gets low!
(5)Julia W.
The aroma of freshly roasted coffee warrants five stars on its own. The small, mom-and-pop feel of the joint (complete with requisite old men shootin' the breeze on a bench outside or at the tables in the back) make this place so much more appealing than any high-falutin' coffee house. Add to that the coffee is wicked good and we have a winner, folks. Maybe I shouldn't mention this 'cause it might damage my credibility, but I've never liked black coffee. I like it light and sweet. The Copenhagen blend at D'Amico, however, might just change my cream and sugar ways. Smooth and delicious with nary a hint of burnt bitterness, this black coffee is life-changing. For me, anyway. And just when I thought it couldn't get better than a wink and a thick Brooklyn-accented "Take care" from the guy working the counter, I hear the older Italian guy telling someone he's "the lover." I have no idea what he was talking about, but I'm a lover, too--of this little coffee roaster.
(5)Rhubarb M.
You know the 50's Hollywood version of Brooklyn you think of? Go to this place (and the whole surrounding area basically) and you get the real life version. Walking into D'Amicos is like walking into the past, a really charming past. If you LOVE coffee you'll love a lot about this place. You can smell the coffee a'roasting from at least a block away. The sandwiches are great. The older Italian guys who hang out in front are keepers. Love This Place!
(5)Michelle L.
Go directly to D'amico's for coffee. Do not pass go. There is no better coffee with less hullaballoo than D'amico's. Anywhere. Walk in, pour your own from the selection of 5-6 blends in the back or iced coffee, and up to the register at the front you go. P.S. I like to think it's the guys who work at the 3 (three!) local funeral homes who are yakking in serious Brooklyn accents at the cafe tables in the back. Gives neighborhood newbies like me a small thrill.
(5)Chowhundius I.
I love this place: a slice of old Carroll Gardens. Great beans, freshly roasted, from all over the place. Also, great sandwiches. You can get fresh Italian [fill in meat of choice], w/ cheese and roasted peppers (!) on a roll for about $4. Just to correct a couple of misconceptions in other reviews: 1) they are now open Sundays, until around 3 PM, and 2) you can get a cappuccino or latte, in the back.
(5)Shelly F.
I order their HOUSE LITE and the COLOMBIAN LITE and mix the beans together. It all makes for a great cup of coffee. Its always fresh in this place. They have many different types of fresh coffee beans, even decaf. You can take the beans or they'll grind it to your specs.
(4)Risa G.
This is the basicly not even worth thinking about. It is just the best place to buy coffee beans, hands down. The people are local and I think have each been working there since the begining of time. I have tried a few Colombian and Kenyan blends that were good, the carroll gardens blend that was a little to light for my perticular brand, the red hook blend which was good and little darker, and the house blend. I like the house blend for drip but my beau got it esspresso ground and WOOOO! So damn good. The pounds range from $8 to $14ish? So its not like you are spending more than you would at the grocery. Another great little specialty spot in Carroll Gardens!
(5)Sadie S.
I love me some d'Amico. It's well-nigh impossible to pass by its ancient storefront without being seduced by the aroma of roasting coffee beans (a process which, by the way, makes the shop VERY cozy in the summer, AC notwithstanding.) And be seduced! Both by the ground-to-order beans (I like the dark-roasted Red Hook blend) and a cup from the self-service station in the back of the store. (NB: If you are getting iced coffee, ask for ice from the guy behind the little coffee counter.) The scene here is the real deal. Carroll Gardens old-timers while the day away at the back tables, winter and summer, joking with the owner and the highly competent and knowledgable Chris. In fact, when d'Amico goes on summer vacation, the guys still hang out on the benches out front! They make sandwiches here and have baked goods (some of them from nearby Margaret Palca) but personally I go for the coffee and the ambiance. Please note my impartiality. I still bestow a glowing review, even after failing to win the naming contest for a new, South American blend. "Mambo Italiano", people! The winning name can't have been as brilliant.
(4)Mike B.
Best coffee in town....Period. The atmosphere in there makes you feel like you are in a wise guy's kitchen which I LOVE.....
(4)Taj M.
A beloved friend and foodie sent me some "Red Hook" which one whiff from the bag and I was in love...... I have a method of dry rubbing meat for BBQ here in the Rockies and tonight I did a 1-2" thick ribeye and blended 2-3T of the 'Red Hook' into the rub.....the family is now sitting about like a bunch of gorged lions, rubbing their bellies and polishing off a spanish granache...which offset the flavors of the coffee in the rub.....this is beyond mere mortals' coffee...this is the java of the gods. Next I visit NYC and Brooklyn, you know I'm going to be spending my time and foodie budget in here. Kudos to D'Amico and my beloved friend for sharing!
(5)Ben C.
This the best cup of coffee I've have ever had. Its not an artsy starbuck-sy cup of high end overpriced coffee - its a regular cup of coffee perfectly made. Very fresh, very strong (not too strong) and very good. Imagine the best cup of coffee you ever had - It's like that. I can't go anywhere else, once you go there you can't go anywhere else.
(5)Ethan M.
I know this place is all about coffee so take this review with a grain of salt: I ordered a simple takeout sandwich here and it took ten mins for them to make it (I was the only one there) and it was really bland. I guess I'll try a bag of beans next time.
(2)Matthew S.
The smell is utterly intoxicating. When I ask friends to smell the freshly ground coffee I've just purchased, one whiff is all it takes... they start to swoon. I now purchase this coffee also as gifts for friends and family. This place is a gem.
(5)Jill F.
Hands-down the best coffee in the neighborhood, without any pretense. Bonus: The old Italian guys sitting in the back, chatting all day long.
(5)A. W.
Smells awful from the street, like something is on fire. I wish they would filter the smell before unloading on everyone in the neighborhood.
(2)Keylime S.
What better time to say something about the folks at D'Amico than now, as I just sat down to a cup of fresh ground, fresh brewed coffee purchased from them. First thing that hits you when you enter is the roaster (I miss the old one) and the smell that comes from it. Any caffeine jones is you might be having could be satisfied by that alone, but taking the bag home is the treat. Prepared self-serve coffees in the back are always fresh (try the Red Hook blend if you like strong coffee), and in the summer they have a ice-coffee frozen slushy type drink that -while a bit on the sweet side for me- is perfect when you feel like having your caffeine but don't want to ingest anything warmer than body-temperature. Brewing tools and utensils are along the shelves, usually whatever you're looking for they've got. Behind the counter are Italian cold-cuts, a fresh roast of beef daily for sandwiches. I think bottom line with D'Amico is the very character of the place. They're not modeled after a corporate guideline or stringent rules of behavior, this is a family business with enough charm and character to develop a sitcom around. There's a certain comfort in seeing the same faces, always affable and welcoming, and knowing that they understand I am there for my two-pounds; Columbia-light House-dark blend, whole bean. Ready for my second cup!
(5)Nat J.
As other reviewers have pointed out, this is a store that time forgot... Which means incredible quality of ingredients. The store is laid out in an amusingly inefficient way, and has a "we've done it this way for 80 years, so why would we change now?" vibe to it. Service can really slow, especially if you ask for sandwiches which are amazing. The first time I asked for a sandwich the woman left to the store to go buy more bread from the bakery down the street. Worth the wait! If your in a rush take your blackberry and bluetooth headset and head elsewhere :)
(5)Sam P.
It's not often that I find myself in Brooklyn, but I recently got to know some of it's charms, and D'Amico is definitely one of them. It reminds me of my beloved Empire back in Hell's Kitchen as a shabby yet cozy place to get a cup or a pound of what you know is going to be amazing coffee. Stick with the beans as the pastries are pretty lackluster, as are the surroundings. But what it lacks in presentation it makes up for in charm and coffee roasting skills. This place has been around for 80 years, and I bet it'll be around 80 more. If I ever make the move to Brooklyn, I have a feeling this is where I'll get my grounds.
(4)Mark T.
Great coffee. Great peeps. Love coming to this neighborhood shop for my coffee beans!
(5)Sarah F.
The coffee is wonderful and the store smells heavenly. Wouldn't get my beans anywhere else!
(5)Melissa S.
This place put me in the BEST mood today. I walked in after I had been waiting in the cold for 45 minutes, and needed a quick coffee and bite to eat. I went on someone's recommendation in the neighborhood, and it was really exactly what I needed. It was cozy inside, and I immediately felt comfortable with the older Italian gentleman behind the counter and an older lady who took my order. I felt like I was with my polish grandparents back in Connecticut in the old-world neighborhood coffee shop. It was classic, casual, and politically incorrect, (just how I like it due to my Slavic upbringing), and he remarked how some places still don't take credit cards but they do, and how things "change too fast nowadays", to which I agreed. I got the Copenhagen blend which was described as Medium roast, and it was self serve. I put some half n half, and nothing more. It was delicious and flavorful, and really warmed me up. They had no croissants so I asked for something soft for my sandwich bread, and the lady put my ham/eggwhites/cheese on this amazingly fluffy, soft, fresh roll. Just as ordered. I had the warmest and best mood for the remainder of the afternoon. I would definitely go back just to cheer up on a cold winter's day. Recommended!
(5)Ezra S.
I haven't actually had any of the coffe (gillhhh) but I did have a lovely encounter with a guy working at the store. My friend and I were looking for a place to sit down and have some coffee/espresso with the pastries I just bought from Court St. Pastry (where the girl ringing me up suggested I try this place for coffee). There was a guy sweeping the front, and we noticed the chairs were packed on the tables. We asked if they were still open, and the guy said "Well....what do you want?" in a very nice way, like he was going to say they were closed, but he was willing to get us something quick. We told him we wanted to sit down and drink, so we would find somewhere else. Before we left, though, we asked him about any other places he knew to go to. He kindly told us to the way to The Chocolate Room (where did end up, and enjoyed immensely), and gave us directions (even though it was a few blocks down, not hard to find). Standing in the doorway, we could smell the heavenly roasted coffee. This place seemed super Mom'n'Pop Shop. I definitely want to come back and try their coffee, and I may perhaps even buy one of their coffee sampler packs online (four or five 1/2 lb. bags of different coffees to try, and a mug for $20!)
(5)Alicia K.
Awesome place to pick up coffee. I love the atmosphere. It feels very homey.
(5)James V.
Old World coffee place. Once you walk through the door you are greeted with the aroma of coffee. I remember going to this place with my parent when I was 4 years old. That was a time when most people were still using percolators. It's a nice place to stop and have a freshly made expresso.
(3)S. M. S.
It is what it is..and what it is is great coffee, old school atmosphere, a real find.
(5)Joe M.
A coffee fanatic's wet dream. I set out upon regular pilgrimages to this Caroll Gardens caffeine cathedral, and it's become the only place from which I buy coffee. The "Red Hook Blend" and Brazil "Santos" dark roast make espresso that motivate me into utterances rivaling the diner scene in "When Harry Met Sally". NBC ranked D'Amico's "Best Coffee Roaster in NYC", a title they well deserve.
(5)Brian T.
i give the owners of d'amico a zillion points for either resisting or ignoring coffee culture of the last 20 years. i mean, you walk in and they are roasting coffee beans in your face. like, if you are not careful you will fall into the roaster. then you navigate past the bags and barrels of beans, but not in a zabars yuppie sort of way - i think they just dont have room so they throw all this crap on the floor. and then, finally, if you want a cup of the freshly roasted organic free trade whatever, you have to get it yourself from a thermus in the univiting back of the store(!). like in a 7-11. needless to say, i think they cater more to the wholesale market or to regulars who could care less about coffee crema. with that said, i get my coffee beans from there because they are awesome and inexpensive (the regular blends are somewhere around $8/lb).
(4)Christina R.
I am giving this place 5 stars exclusively for the price and quality of the coffee. I do not speak to the food or the ambiance in my rating, but ONLY to the amazing coffee. Seriously, the had a coffee roaster on site, and a cup of 16 oz. cup of coffee was like $1.25, but it was amazingly delicious coffee in a number of different varieties. They sell it by the pound, whole and ground. Plus, it appears to be a little family run joint, because when we were there some old lady with a thick Brooklyn accent was shouting orders from the corner where she was sorting through some business related stuff. The place is a little cluttered and it isn't terribly attractive, plus you better not be looking for a latte here people, but if you want a regular and delicious cup of coffee, this would be the place to do it!
(5)Nancy S.
Really enjoyed the aroma and atmosphere in this old school coffee shop. As a decaffeinated coffee drinker, I was disappointed with only one choice/"Light Columbian". Although it wasn't as robust as I was hoping for, it was definitely better than the decaf at Henry's, Ozzie's, and Dunkin Donuts. Dunkin Donuts offers soy milk however -- which is an extra bonus. Still, this was a very nice cup of joe.
(3)Tina E.
This is my neighborhood shop for acquiring the coffee bean that I love so much. The atmosphere is old school and the service is speedy. The other day when I went to buy my french roast and mocha java, there were a group of neighborhood gentlemen reminiscing about days gone by, family friends and local business. I felt like I had popped into a bit of a time warp, a time before the neighborhood was full of young professionals pushing strollers. Though not pushing a stroller, and currently unemployed, I felt like a bit of a outsider. The days of the Brooklyn social clubs has faded (the real ones, not the trendy Smith Street bar), but this place has an air of that old community. The local flavor is in the beans.
(4)Valentina P.
We make trips to D'Amico's to buy their dark roast coffee mocha style for our morning stove-top espresso. Amazing selection of coffee's and teas at non-yuppy prices. But remember, it's closed on Sunday's!
(5)Heath R.
For more than 50 years, this coffee roaster has served Carroll Gardens. They run a mail order business, as well, but on this site, you can buy whole bean or ground coffee roasted by the proprietors -- or hang out in the small cafe and seating area in the back of the store. C. and I stopped by for a pound of beans the other evening. She described what kind of roast she liked -- and specified that she preferred organic. The young man working there recommended a bean, and away we went. Not as jam packed or hectic as the beanery I've been to on the lower east side -- I forget its name! -- but still an experience.
(5)L D.
The best. We get all of our coffee here. My folks come here every morning when they visit, because they get to talk to the regulars. They really take care of you here.
(5)Uncle B.
Another terrific small family run business that makes the neighbor. They roast their own coffees. The prices are excellent considering the quality and freshness. In the back of the shop, you can buy a cup of their custom blends. It is a very authentic old school place unlike the Starbucks and other chain stores that are invading Brooklyn. Highly recommended. ps I never tried the appetizing. The coffee is their thing.
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