OS Cafe — Restaurant in New York

Yesterday, March 24th, 2024 I had called and left a message for the OS café, inquiring if they hosted “Book Events.” I am a published author and have a new book coming out very soon. My intention was to promote some of my older works to make people familiar with my work and pave the way for my newest release. A young lady named Tasnin returned my call a short while later and told me that OS Café would definitely be open to hosting a book signing. Needless to say I was elated. We set up an appointment for me to come in and meet with her the following day. I told her I would bring samples of my books and she said she would show me the space where they host book signings.

This morning, March 25th, 2024, I received a text from someone at OS café, which read, “We are not interested in book signing events.” I found this to be most shocking, disappointing and maddening, seeing as there wasn’t even an apology included.

I explained to whoever it was that was texting me that I had set up an appointment yesterday with a young lady named Tasnin who had told me that they do host book signings and that I had told her I would be there at lunch time.

The cold response I received to this was, “Yes, we are not doing any events. Sorry for the confusion.” At least this time they said they were sorry.

As an author the desire to share one’s work with the public is immense and yesterday I felt as if OS café was giving me that gift, where I would have been able to share my work, only to have that dashed to pieces.

In my professional opinion OS café needs to work on their...

I had a thoroughly average experience here on a Saturday morning. The one employee working appeared extremely frazzled, doing the work of at least two people. The texture of the almond croissant I ordered was not right at all- very chewy on the ends to the extent that it sort of hurt my mouth to chew (odd, considering the rest of the reviews lauding this place’s pastries).

I carried my small dog inside, which is sort of the unspoken rule of the Park Slope area. The barista told me dogs weren’t allowed inside, okay, fine, yes- but upon further observance, there weren’t any signs stating such.

The outdoor seating is very nice, but the overall experience was...

My husband and I have been going here most weekends throughout the summer, it's a hidden gem in the neighborhood with great coffee and a nice atmosphere. Recently I went in by myself with my small dog in a tote bag, and was told there are no dogs allowed inside, which is pretty odd for the neighborhood and there is no sign stating this. I understand it's completely up to the business if they allow dogs or not, but it was a very awkward and almost punitive interaction and I was made to stand outside while waiting the 2 minutes for my coffee to be made. I do not feel welcome back to this cafe unfortunately, so I probably won't...