Principles Gi Coffee House
Principles Gi Coffee House is an independent coffee shop at 139 9th Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The closest subway stop is Smith-9 Sts (F, G), about 4 min away on foot. There are 3 other coffee shops within a five-minute walk. The NYC Health Department last inspected it on July 24, 2026.
What to expect
Community café and event space modeled on Vietnam War-era GI coffeehouses, with pay-what-you-wish small coffee, tips built into prices and a bike-friendly, sober events space.
Why go
- Pay what you want for a small coffee and stay for a board game night or market.
- Wi-Fi for getting some work done
- Open late, until 10PM on its latest night
Sources: principlesbk.nyc, www.atly.com
- Address
- 139 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Phone
- (347) 218-4290
- Neighborhood
- Gowanus, Brooklyn 11215
- Subway
- FG Smith-9 Sts, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)FGR 4 Av-9 St, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
- Last city inspection
- July 24, 2026
- Opening hours
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked October 2026.Monday 8AM – 8PM Tuesday 8AM – 6PM Wednesday 8AM – 6PM Thursday 8AM – 6PM Friday 8AM – 6PM Saturday 8AM – 10PM Sunday 9AM – 5PM - Website
- principlesbk.nyc
- Wi-Fi and seating
- Free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating (from OpenStreetMap)
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Listing data: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection records (NYC Open Data). Subway stations: MTA. Shops change hours and close without notice, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.