If you take the L into Bushwick, Café Mia is the destination cafe at the end of a calm walk down Jefferson Avenue.
Jefferson Avenue is the L stop most Williamsburg-and-Manhattan-bound commuters use to reach Bushwick. Coming off the train, the walk to Café Mia is straight, calm, and 10 minutes long.
Walking directions from Jefferson Ave L
Exit Jefferson Avenue station onto Wyckoff or Starr.
Walk south on Wyckoff Avenue (or southeast through the residential streets).
Turn left on Halsey Street, then right on Broadway.
Café Mia is at 1128 Broadway, between Halsey and Hancock.
Total walking time: 10 minutes.
What's on the walk
The route from Jefferson to our door isn't an obvious one — it's a calm residential walk past one of Bushwick's quieter zones. You'll pass:
Vintage and thrift shops on Wyckoff Avenue.
Independent restaurants and bars along the corridor.
Some of the better preserved row houses in central Bushwick.
Why L-train customers come
Destination cafe. Worth a 10-minute walk because the room and the menu are above the standard L-corridor cafe.
Workspace. Free Wi-Fi, plenty of outlets, no time limits.
Matcha. The menu has the most developed ceremonial-grade matcha program in Bushwick.
The Bushwick Collective is on the way back. Loop the murals on your way back to the L.
Address and hours
Café Mia · 1128 Broadway · Brooklyn, NY 11221. 10-minute walk from Jefferson Avenue L. Open daily 8 AM – 5 PM. View on Google Maps.
Frequently asked questions
Is Café Mia close to the L train?
Yes — Café Mia is a 10-minute walk from Jefferson Avenue L station. The J/M/Z at Kosciuszko Street is closer (2 minutes).
Should I take the L or the J to Café Mia?
The J is faster (2-minute walk), the L is also fine (10-minute walk). Pick whichever line gets you closest from your origin.
Is the walk from the L safe?
Yes — central Bushwick is well-trafficked and well-lit. Standard NYC awareness applies.
Can I do murals + Café Mia in one trip from the L?
Yes — the Bushwick Collective murals are on the route. Many customers walk through them on the way back to the L.
