Mar 9, 2012

Sunny afternoon at toby's estate coffee

Toby's Estate Coffee in Williamsburg looks like it's the new hip place to "coffice" it up. I finally managed to pop in on a crazy sunny afternoon. It was almost a little too warm to sit in the direct sun there - I should have opted for an iced drink! The cafe is spacious and has better light than any coffee shop I can really think of. Well-decorated but maintaining a clean aesthetic, it is a fantastic place to shoot in. I was already scheming up plans to take a coffee-loving couple here some day for their engagement portraits...

Besides being just a great cafe to linger in, Toby's offers free cupping classes and they roast on premise. Nicole recently did an awesome post on their roasting process here.


Not to be confused with the above Nicole, this Nicole (pictured here in a hat made from coffee sacks!) is part of Toby's management team. I met her she ran Dora down in the Lower East Side. It was nice to see her again!

After a bit of a health scare Wednesday night, I think I'm gonna seek some TLC and R&R in the suburbs this weekend. Despite it being only 45 mins away, I haven't been home to my parents since Thanksgiving. I'm definitely overdue for a visit. Hope your weekends are swell - hey, pay a visit to Toby's if you can!

11 comments :

  1. This cafe looks too good to be true! The light is stunning as usual, it must be a NYC thing! ;) Love the old books detail!

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  2. youre home this weekend! can I come over and hang out. I do miss you a little. :P

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  3. wow, the best looking coffee shop ever...

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  4. I went here a couple weekends ago - love the space. The coffee was great, but I definitely want to try the food next time, too.

    I hope everything is okay! Enjoy your time at home.

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  5. gorgeous & that light is awesome.

    enjoy your visit home :)

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  6. Oh wow, I love it. So much glorious light!

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  7. I think your coffee posts are my favourite! I love the light and the style of decor in this shop <3 Definitely adding it to my places to go while visiting New York.

    Ps: hope you're feeling better! :)

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  8. stunning cafe, i love the interior. so beautiful. You did a great job. Is this shot with 85mm lens btw? :P

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  9. oh i wish i could have visited toby's while in brooklyn! this place seems to be so charming and inviting! amazing details and light as always! twiggs

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  10. I can't believe how spacious these cafes are. Over here, they try to squeeze as many tables into a tiny space. It's a nightmare just trying to maneuver in between the furniture.

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  11. The bacon and egg sandwich is Fantastic!! The bacon is lacquered in coffee and produces a delightful flavour combo!
    Love the aesthetic too!

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