Dolly's Coffee Shop

This cozy Bed-Stuy coffee shop’s simple exterior belies what lies inside: an ever-changing, always-surprising assortment of baked goods, out-of-this-world breakfast sandwiches and ice cream sundaes layered with homemade soft serve, gooey swirls and crispy toppings.

The vibe: We’re calling it: it’s only a matter of time before Dolly’s gets harder to get into. You’ll still need to show up early to get the good stuff before it sells out, but for now, you won’t find too long a line. 

The food: Check out Dolly’s IG to stay up-to-date on their daily and weekly drops, from spicy meatball sandwiches with panko-fried mozzarella on sesame milk bread to their viral cheesesteak-and-egg sandwich layered with beef, provolone, housemade Cheese Whiz, grilled onions and steak sauce aioli, served with a crispy hash brown. A few pastry faves like their XL cookies and honey buns keep their spots on the menu, while specials like sour cherry slab cake might take you by (delighted) surprise. 

The drinks: You can get your bakery fix at the coffee counter, too, with latte specials like White Chocolate Macadamia Nut and Thin Mint. 

Time Out tip: They close from 2–3pm to bake fresh focaccia, so come early to grab breakfast or in the late afternoon to score a hot slice of spicy salami or cacio e pepe that’ll carry you over until dinnertime.