In Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, Talea’s brewery and taproom practically shines on its corner, painted white on the bottom floor of an otherwise red-brick building. The interior is bright, too, with tables and benches of pale wood surrounded by picture windows and a smattering of thriving houseplants.
Really, it looks more like a café than a brewery—and it opens at 9 a.m., with coffee, tea, and pastries. On weekdays, people with laptops tend to hang around and work, use the wifi, have an occasional snack, and transition at some point from coffee to beer before heading home or out for the evening.
On Sunday mornings there’s an event called Jazz Baby, where a musician works with toddlers to interact with, play, and dance around to jazz music. The brewery boasts plenty of stroller parking, and there are even “stroller specials” on Tuesdays, with discounts on snacks and flights—but only if you’re pushing a wee one around.