Cafe Opens for a Few Weeks on Grand Street and Lorimer in Williamsburg

We noticed some paper up in the window of a recently redone corner space at 572 Grand Street in Williamsburg when we passed by Thursday. A peek inside revealed what appeared to be a setup for a cafe, with an l-shaped counter, shelves for pastries, and an espresso machine. A sign inside says “Bustle & Flow Cafe & Bistro.”

We’re not sure if it’s coming or going: It opened December 4, according to the cafe’s Facebook page, but then shut down a month or two later, according to reviews on Yelp. Was this a test run? A sign on the front door says “Grand Opening Coming Soon.”

Menu items include waffles, grilled cheese, soup, salad, and pastries, according to Facebook. Click through to see the interior through the window and a closeup of the sign on the door. GMAP