Standing for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, DUMBO got it’s name in the 1970s when residents of the then manufacturing district thought a catchy name would attract developers. Home to factories, warehouses and the birthplace of the cardboard box, Dumbo wasn’t considered a bustling neighborhood until the late 1990s, thanks to the development of a strong arts community. Today, over 500 tech and creative companies with more than 10,000 employees occupy a 10 block radius. While what they create has changed over time, this area has always been home to makers, innovators, and dreamers.
To put it simply, you haven’t really been to DUMBO if you haven’t gotten your caffeine fix at Brooklyn Roasting. While the chain has other stores (even a few in Manhattan), their gorgeous headquarters is responsible for keeping DUMBO creatives properly caffeinated. With beans from all over the world, ground on site, their brews are served up alongside an assortment of pastries and sandwiches. Come for the coffee, stay for the conversations with the awesome baristas, and leave with their brilliantly branded swag.
