Brooklyn cafe refuses service to Congressman Dan Goldman
PUBLISHED Jun 22, 2026, 4:32 PM ET
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New York City. A Brooklyn cafe posted on social media Sunday that it would not serve US Rep. Dan Goldman, published a photo of him at the counter and said it refunded his $9.82 purchase, calling him a 'genocide enabler' under a policy of not serving people the shop labeled as such. The post prompted national coverage this week; Goldman issued a statement saying he stopped because his young daughter needed to use the restroom and that the barista had been accommodating. The incident comes as Goldman faces a primary challenge from Brad Lander, and media outlets cited the cafe's post and Goldman's prior criticism of the Israeli government.
By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Last year: Goldman called the Gaza war a 'humanitarian catastrophe' and criticized Israel's government.
- In the lead-up to the primary: Goldman is challenged by Brad Lander.
- Sunday: Poetica Coffee posted a photo of Goldman and announced a refund, calling him a 'genocide enabler.'
- Goldman released a statement saying he stopped so his child could use the restroom and regretted the post.
- This week: Multiple outlets covered the exchange ahead of the primary election.
- Articles Published:
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- Right Leaning:
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- Left Leaning:
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- Neutral:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 50%, Right 50%
Poetica Coffee received heightened public attention and media coverage after posting the refund and its policy statement.
Rep. Dan Goldman experienced a public rebuke on social media and had his purchase refunded ahead of his primary election.
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Brooklyn cafe refuses service to Congressman Dan Goldman
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NYC coffee shop bans pro-Israel politician in hostile social post: 'We don't serve... genocide enablers'
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