A Brooklyn coffee shop has publicly rejected Rep. Dan Goldman, a vocal supporter of Israel, by refunding his purchase and declaring it does not serve “genocide enablers.” The incident unfolded over the weekend at Poetica Coffee’s Park Slope location, where Goldman had stopped briefly with his daughter.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Poetica Coffee revealed the unsolicited $9.82 refund given to Goldman, accompanied by a statement accusing him of supporting what it described as the “genocide” of Palestinians. The post, which included a photo of Goldman inside the shop, stated that the establishment does not serve “racists, fascists, homophobes, genocide enablers, or anyone in between.” It also included a reference to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), suggesting Goldman’s support for Israel was tied to that organization and ending with a message urging Goldman never to return.

The post attracted strong reactions from local Jewish advocacy groups. Mark Goldfeder, director of the National Advocacy Jewish Center, criticized the move, saying the message signaled that many Jewish individuals were being told they were “not welcome.” Mark Treyger, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, called the shop’s action a violation of anti-discrimination laws, describing the targeted refusal of service as “an affront to the law, our values, and every New Yorker who rejects discrimination.”

Attempts to determine whether Poetica Coffee’s actions might have breached local civil rights regulations were unmet, as representatives from the New York State Attorney General’s office, the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, and Mayor Adam Mamdani’s office did not respond to requests for comment.

Some customers and advocates noted the shop’s public refusal appeared inconsistent with its own stated mission on its website, which emphasizes that “the guest is sacred because the act of welcoming is how a community keeps itself intact.” Owner Parviz Mukhamadkulov is listed on the site alongside that statement.

Goldman, who is currently facing a challenging Democratic primary campaign against former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, responded with disappointment. He said he had purchased the coffee as a courtesy after a barista at the shop allowed his 7-year-old daughter to use the restroom. In a statement, he expressed regret over the coffee shop’s public message and said, “The barista could not have been nicer to my 7-year-old daughter and me. I made sure to buy a coffee in return for her kindness. I hope you at least make sure she gets the tip that she deserved.”

On Monday, a Poetica Coffee employee declined further comment, stating simply, “No comment. We stand against genocide.”