The Little Bird Bakery & Coffeehouse on Avenue B in East Village

Avenue B in the East Village has recently been blessed by The Little Bird Bakery & Coffeehouse.  This three-week-old coffee shop offering Counter Culture coffee, JoJo’s Vegan Goodies and free Wi-Fi, is owned by the native New Yorker from Queens, Joanna Troccoli (the baker of the vegan treats) and family (her sister Jennifer and brother in law, Robert Baschnagel).  One would think that this might not be a good location for a coffee business because it is only blocks away from the B Cup Cafe and Ninth Street Espresso (the folks who are known for making amazing coffee) but the place adds to the mix nicely and fills the slim gap in the coffee world of Alphabet City.  

The bakery and coffeehouse, although brand new, has a rustic feel to it with garden touches, tarnished barrels and tricycles.   A long thin coffee bar made out of talavera style tiles invites you to stay enjoy your food, but not for too long.   There is limited seating at the bar so one should be conscious and not get too comfortable with a Mac.   

Joanna and friends serve a crunchy but refreshing morning sandwich of grainy bread, apple butter, crumbled walnuts, and sliced banana along with healthy baked goods made with raw sugar and goodness.  She recommends the banana cacao macaroon.  Also, don’t come here expecting cupcakes with frosting, the treats are all made with earth’s natural ingredients.  The nice thing is that even though they are plentiful and rich, you still don’t feel too guilty eating them.  

The Little Bird Bakery & Coffeehouse is located at 182 Avenue B between 11^th & 12^th Street in the East Village.  Take the L Train to 1^st Avenue.
Atmosphere: 5 Stars

Vegan Treats: 4 Stars (The morning and afternoon sandwich get 5 Stars!) 

Coffee: 5 Stars

Service: Welcoming
Price: $$