BBF

"I had the tiramisu latte which has been a huge hit with my family. I also had the salmon onigiri and miso soup and I can't recommend them enough. Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced."

"Ludlow Street offers BBF as a Japanese cafe that moonlights as sake bar with food in the evening or perhaps BBF is a sake bar that "sunlights" as a Japanese cafe from morning to late afternoon . either way, it's a fine addition to the Lower East Side--warm inviting modern ambiance, clean to the eye, lots of sunlight /light, and very chill quiet vibe during the day. seating options stretch from the long counter bar to a few tables in the front area to a more substantial seating / dining room area in the back of the interior. the space is well-maintained by staff...Marie Kondo wb proud. the coffee options--very good. my last two stops at BBF, got a drip and Americano to go, respectively. both fine hot brews completed the mission of kicking up my energy and alertness and warmed me up as winter weather failed to oppress me with coldness...and the coffee is quality as it tastes so smooth. there's a variety of seasonal coffee and tea drinks as well as a small menu of pastry and sandwich options. last time, i got a croissant--it was such simple buttery flaky richness. have yet to enjoy BBF for an adult beverage or a dinner bite when it flips to a nighttime spot but it's on my mental list. the service is hospitable and efficient...the dedication to what's being served shows in the authenticity of the staff in serving guests--even in things as basic as a drip coffee or a plain croissant. places like BBF subtly remind you: the most important time is always the present...be in that moment"

"BBF is a wonderful Japanese café in the lower east side to hang out in and have a coffee—it’s my new go-to spot for weekend mornings. For the soft opening, they’re doing a free drip coffee with a pastry purchase! I got a delicious, perfectly flakey croissant and excellent drip coffee (with steamed milk!) for less than $5. They heat the croissant for you too which I love. I keep coming back because of the ambiance and ample seating available. It’s pretty empty in the mornings, so it’s a great spot for reading and relaxing. The service is also excellent, and they always play great music, usually jazz and 70s soul. This place is a gem."

"We got a free drip coffee for ordering a French toast. We asked milk on the side and the barista actually steamed it for us. The drip coffee tasted fruity, really good even without milk. I had their flat white. Strong and smooth. The French toast was warm with fresh cream on top. The edges were crunchy with light sugar crusts. The staff was extremely friendly."