Noella Brew Bar

The mocha is also just as delicious! It’s too bad that Noella is closing down in a few weeks! You will be missed!

I love to go to independent stores whenever possible. When I saw this coffee shop, I had to go in. I was disappointed. The price was expensive for the size you get (even compared to other coffee shops in NYC). I was not a fan of the coffee either, though this could just be the coffee and roast that could change from day to day. I will probably bypass this store then next time I am in the Slope.

Really weird. Walked in with a friend, everyone behind the counter just stares at us, no hello, no can I help you, no nothing. Tried to order a chai, and they were out. Asked where I could get a cup of water and was given super not clear instructions, and when I was walking around confused, no one made a move to help. Back seating area full of pretentious Park Slopers on their laptops, every single seat. My friend and I (who actually came here to chat, how novel), took a seat near the front, where some woman apparently rents some space to sell her knitwork? Anyway, she chastised us for putting our drinks down, because my water was just too close to her «product» (it was probably 2 feet away, but ok). Overall strange — we both felt awkward and uncomfortable.

Service here is great, everyone is very friendly. Don’t miss the chai latte, it’s delish!

DON’T order a latte, the beans were burned and the staff seemed to think it was just my taste. I’m pretty sure I’ve been an espresso drinker for years and you don’t know me.
I will say however, that they readily converted my burned latte to a cup of regular coffee and «free» cookie (free being relative because I had paid $ 4 for a latte that was undrinkable by anyone’s standards), so while they blamed ME they then at least tried to make me happy.
Also the place is cute inside and it’d be nice to be able to work in there while people sit around and enjoy coffee on the laptops, at small tables, at the coffee bar… but oddly enough the staff was the loudest part of the place, take a cue guys: we’re trying to enjoy our day NOT your stories…

Terrible service of terrible coffee. Small Americano is 12 ounces of pure poo water. Americanos should be 8 ounces… and not taste like the sink. The barista was too busy chatting with her friends about her recent weight loss (congrats!) to pull a proper shot (opposite of congrats!). The space itself is really nice. Such a waste.

Coffee is OK. I like the seating in the back but I don’t feel like its a good place to get a cup of coffee and get some homework done and that’s really what I’m looking for.

If you’re looking for a coffee shop to serve as an office/​study room, go here. I went there with a friend and everyone was glued to their computer or study material and completely silent. I’m sure we annoyed the hell out of all those people with empty coffee cups sitting and taking up all the tables, since we were actually having a conversation. I got the Iced Chai Latte. It was fine, but no big whoop. Go across the street and get your coffee at Café Dada.

After a long hot humid day of apartment hunting, we decided to come in here for an iced chai latte. Very good. Not the best but also definitely not the worst.
Very trendy décor. Free Wi-​Fi. Nice restroom. Decent amount of seats. Super friendly staff. Couldn’t really ask for more.

Piss poor establishment with a largely incompetent staff most of the time.
Pretty inside. Kind of sexy even. Nice upper level with a good décor. Great restroom.
The competent staff don’t seem to be around much and I don’t understand why. One dude who was awesome left.
Wifi works fine.
First day open they couldn’t answer basic questions about their business. Weeks later, still can’t. And they always fail to have something you want on hand. Tonight it was that no one knew how to administer the pour over. Fails abound.
There’s always some kind of stock that they can’t find. Lousy place.
One worker told me that business rocked the first few weeks. Then people slowly stopped coming.
Of course they did.

Its like the universe heard my call and answered with Noella. This streach of 7^th avenue wassorely lacking in quality coffee options. We had to make do with either the grungy dark cave on Union Street or Starbucks if we needed some caffinated goodness until one day, like a desert oasis Noella appeared. And it was good so good.
I am a huge fan of everything Noella from the counter staff to the yummy housemade treats and of course the coffee! The people working there are so sweet, it feels like visiting with friends each time I go. The scones, frittatas, cookies, baked mac and cheese (yeah — mac & cheese) are all so scrumptious. I have yet to try something I do not like and I am quickly working my way through thier menu.
TRY: the ICED CHAI LATTE! Its the best thing ever.
Its a nice space, a few tables in the front windows with more seating in the back. It feels bright and clean and has been an excellent place to meet friends and chat or read.
Despite Noella’s perfection, I was wishing for one improvement — that they were open later — BOOM! They extended thier hours! The universe heard me yet again!

i’ve only tried their iced tea which was up to par with any other iced tea around town.
the seating was plenty. the music was just the right volume. friendly staff. they have a sign that asks customers to keep seating to an hour (?) when they are busy which i think is a reasonable request.

Great coffee, especially the pour-​overs! Extremely knowledgeable and pleasant staff. A great place to work, study, and enjoy a cup of joe. Best in the neighborhood — hands down!

A much needed alternative to Starbucks, especially for the student/​work from «home» crowd. Plenty of tables, seating, and OUTLETS!!!
Prices aren’t too outrageous and the staff brings your beverage to your table on a lovely melamine tray. Soy milk is available and the coffee is pretty good (I’m not a connoisseur, but it tastes better and stronger than your average coffee shop brew).
Bathroom is nice, A/​C isn’t too loud or too cold, good air circulation, okay music selection, friendly staff… Noella is a keeper.

I just love this café. I agree with the other reviewers that it’s probably the best café in the neighborhood, no matter how much I love Gorilla: Free wifi (and outlets! the only place in the neighborhood!), a beautiful space, and a variety of food (the brie sandwich in particular) and drinks (I love a place that does a soy chai latte) to keep someone happy for hours. The staff are friendly and happy, though they vary in their speed, which can be a pain in the morning when you’re trying to get to work. On occasion, though, they really strike out with the food — including the worst muffin I may have ever had: $ 3 for something that was burnt, flavorless, and which tasted like it was baked in a dirty pan. It doesn’t fit with the rest of the place, so I’m hoping they change their muffin M.O. soon. I’ll be going back to the scones tout de suit.

*** Best on the Slope ***
Damn good flavorful hot perfectly prepared coffee, fresh baked goods – some of them exceptionally pleasant, lovely ambiance, and blow-​the-​competition-​out-​of-​the-​water (or off the Slope) service makes this the BEST CAFE IN PARK SLOPE.
Items of note:
* Raphael is an absolute gem. Daniela is a sweetheart. I didn’t have a chance to talk to the other staff, but they’re all warm, friendly folks.
* WiFi + electrical sockets (tons of them)
* A clean bathroom
* Good air circulation — might seem trivial, but try Tea Lounge around the corner and you’ll appreciate Noella’s oxygen!
* Content customers — good vibes resonate
* Good music mixes
* Solid wood chairs and benches, and lovely, clean wood tables
* The «right» noise level, if that can be said
Enjoy!

Noella is my new favorite coffee shop in the Slope! Every time I come, the staff is super friendly and welcoming, the coffee is delish, and the atmosphere is comfy and cozy! I really enjoyed the Tahitian Vanilla Latte and Café Mocha I had here. I’ve also gotten the soup which was fresh and outstanding (…and dare I say it? Healthy!)! The cookies are also great — freshly baked and sometimes still hot!
It’s a REALLY nice touch to order a coffee and/​or snack or meal and have it brought to your table on a little tray instead of having to wait around at the counter.
Best of all, this is a great place to hang out with a friend, or a laptop, or both! I spent a lot of time here hanging out with my buddy Aly W., enjoying the yummy treats, and using the wifi. Noella’s definitely a great addition to the neighborhood!

SILENCE HUMANS! I will now provide a tactical report on your pathetic human coffee shop «Noella.» On approach Noella is crawling with tiny, larval humans begging their caregivers for muffins and bagels, making it difficult to get to the precious black mud that keeps our bio-​functions lubricated. The adult human at the register engaged me in what you humans call «banter» and I responded by splaying my mandibles and vibrating my thorax in the way my species expresses humor.
The black mud was brewed from «Counter Culture» brand mud hulls or «beans» and brought my bio-​functions up to 75% efficacy, a greater increase than mud from the proximate «Café Regular Du Nord,» but less than that of «Café Grumpy» or «Sit and Wonder.» I will relish returning to «Noella» to destroy them utterly and claim their beans in the name of the Rygillian Star Empire.

As a freelance writer, I am the stereotypical Park Sloper — spend many of my days loitering in cafes. I’ve tried them all — from Starbucks to the carb-​factory local bagel stop — all in search of a place to be comfortable and get free wifi and snacks while I do my work.
At first, I didn’t WANT to like Noella’s — though it’s right on my corner, it’s in the same spot where La Taqueria, my favorite bar/​restaurant — once stood, and I (perhaps irrationally) blamed Noella, even though she came a long way later — in the way a child may blame their parent’s new spouse post-​divorce.
But I gave it a chance last week. And am back now. (Am writing FROM there, now, how META) — and it is fabulous. Strong wifi, clean bathrooms, they deliver your coffee and food to your seat — and the bean brews are delicious — amazing counter cultur coffee, and a crazy awesome menu of offerings (best cortado I’ve ever had outside of South America!)

If their mocha coffee is any guide to go by Noella’s a pretty nice place. They make their own chocolate gnache, which is a tad sweet & sour, and use steamed milk as the base. The baristas are very polite and cook frittatas and soups from scratch. The interior is pleasing with its bare brick wall, not too bright lighting and cleanliness.