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Circo's Pastry Shop

312 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
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Circo's Pastry Shop in New York City, specialty coffee cafe

the regulars at circo's pastry shop know something good when they taste it. on knickerbocker avenue in brooklyn, this spot pulls shots with the kind of care that keeps 850 google reviewers happy enough to give it 4.6 stars. not bad for an independent shop competing against every chain in the city. what brings people back isn't just the coffee, though the beans get treated right here. it's the way your barista actually listens when you order. the steam wand hisses at just the right pitch, milk warming to that temperature where ceramic feels good in your hands even on cold brooklyn mornings. the name hints at something playful, and there's truth in that. this isn't coffee as performance art or instagram theater. just solid espresso, pastries that don't disappoint, and the kind of neighborhood rhythm that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. some places try too…

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curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 21 May 2026

nri score83
buzz0
local cred96%

phone

(718) 381-2292

website

www.circospastryshop.com/

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google reviews

850

avg rating

4.6

local cred

96%

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