Had a terrific brunch here this afternoon for Saturday brunch with friends- the space is narrow and cozy. We sat outside. Terrific service. My tuna melt was the bomb!! So much fresh dill and side pickled treats. Also had the soup which was a broth with LOTS of dill and tiny dumplings- it was alright, but the tuna melt was the star. Also loved the paprika sausage dish. Can't wait to return and try more dishes! read more

Absolutely loved this place in Crown Heights! It's too bad I went a day before I moved to Williamsburg smh. A friend and I went on a night where it was raining, which added a nice element of coziness when we sat down to eat near the window. We walked in without a reservation and thankfully were seated promptly. We ordered orange wine and the dips and chips to start. Kind of like a beef tartare but with beets. This was super delicious, the trout roe on top added a nice element of texture along with the chips which were thin, delicate, and fresh. I had the semolina dumplings. It wasn't a lot to eat but they were still incredible. The dumplings are in a chicken broth, with escarole and crispy chicken skin. The textures here were also great, with the firm yet mushiness of the dumplings to the crisp of the chicken skin and escarole. It would be cool if there was another element together with it to dip in the chicken broth so it's more filling. My friend had the Bo Bo chicken paprikas. Another chicken served with the foot attached! Just like at the Four Horsemen. My friend enjoyed it but said he wished there was some sort of side that went with it. An elegant yet comforting meal is to be had here. Great wine selection as well. read more

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This place is my top current food obsession. Magnificent and wonderfully original, it's nothing less than one of the greatest restaurants in the city and one of the best breakfasts or lunch in it. (It's very important to note but I wistfully look forward and dream about the first chance to get here for it). This chef is a certified wunderkind genius, still I believe shy of 30, WTF man. It's nominally "Hungarian and Jewish inspired " but uses that as a jumping off point to wild other dimensions of deliciousness never before seen or tasted anywhere before. I'm pretty certain the widely and justifiable lauded pogacsa- (Hungarian homemade biscuit) stuffed with a perfectly Fried Egg, Dill, unctuous Alpine Cheddar, house made Mayo,with the must add addition of crispy speck, is the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. If your'e expecting anything close to the down home southern style biscuits you'll instead encounter a wholly different and delightful texture, less flakier and more dense. It's nearly matched in it's acclaim and greatness by the confit tuna sandwich which features impossibly creamy and light tuna salad of confit tune mingling delightfully with fresh bits of celery and more dill, stuffed between and arguably even upstaged by the another of the houses incredible calling cards, the thick, fluffy yet crisply griddled potato pullman bread topped served with a small but potent little cup of wonderfully pungent and bracing house made mustard on the side for your dipping or smearing pleasure. On another occasion I was lucky enough to be there on one of the very few days of Soft Shell crab season and was able to procure the daily special of a perfectly fried specimen of the crustacean served with some wonderfully fresh and light coleslaw on top of that same bread which proved to be the most delicious bed imaginable for the crab. Another absolutely delicious regular menu item that also approaches the greatness of the pogacsa would be the incredibly juicy and aggressively and vibrantly flavored Paprika infused sausage that bursts with juicy goodness upon popping served atop two perfect Sunnyside eggs, a massive amount of chopped fresh chives, some magical roasted butter and cumin onions which were again unlike anything I've ever encountered anywhere and more fresh dill. Yeah, you can see they have a big thing for dill here, and the results are uniformly delicious . You'll want to take that side of house made toast the server suggests for you to help sop up all that messy oniony goodness. Cannot wait to keep making my way through the rest of the menu here on many more dill-filled future visits. All this culinary brilliance is served in a delightfully and whimsically appointed, charming, typically tight and narrow Brooklyn space that channels a more chic version of the decor of a Central European Grandma of the type who inspired the place. The space previously housed beloved cult favorite boozy bakery Butter and Scotch, and it honors the legacy and memory of that space by having a wonderfully thoughtful and unique beer and wine selection to go along with all this goodness, should you choose to have some libations to go along with the incredible cuisine. The place is proudly LGBT owned and occupied and the staff has been uniformly lovely and professional and obviously very well aware a proud to be a part of something so special. Really an amazing place indeed and proof that Brooklyn is still capable of culinary and cultural brilliance and radical innovation. read more

Agi's Counter - Side of Toast - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this restaurant! All the dishes we got were delicious. The deviled eggs. The spanakopita babka was heavenly. The fish plate was also great. Can't wait to go back! read more

Overall rating: 4.6 The place is self-service, so hard to rate service. The staff seemed nice! I went in starving for a BLT. It was good & quick. I like the cafe style of the place especially in the Crown-Heights neighborhood. I definitely want to come back and try actual Hungarian food. Seems like a great place to just come with a book and chill. Would recommend giving it a try! read more

Agi's Counter - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had such a great breakfast at Agi's Counter last month when were in the city for a long weekend. We both enjoyed Dirty Ovaltines, which were great. Then we shared the Hungarian donuts (only available on Sundays), which were - I'm not exaggerating - the best donuts I've ever had in my entire life. They were perfectly fried, covered in powdered sugar, and served with honey butter on the side. TO DIE FOR. But that isn't all they do well. I couldn't resist a bowl of Nokedli Soup (grated dumplings swimming in chicken broth with tons of dill), which was so warming and homey and delicious. Then my husband had the paprika sausage over buttered grits and two sunny side eggs (which he enjoyed), and I love country club plate (house-cured salmon, smoked trout salad, tomato, cucumber, parsley-shallot salad, whipped farmers cheese, and caraway rye). Did we eat too much? YES. But we couldn't resist this amazing breakfast menu! I wanted everything. The service was great, and the restaurant is tiny but so charming and cozy. I would absolutely come back for breakfast. But I also want to visit for dinner (chicken paprikash? lamb stuffed cabbage?). Basically, I just can't wait to come back. A gem. read more

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Amazing! The food is amazing and the ambiance is so comforting. Make sure you check them out

Came here for lunch with some friends. They got the tuna melt, while I had the palacsinta, traditional Hungarian crepes covered in strawberry black pepper jam, fresh strawberries, soft cream, and sweet butter! At first, they seem like regular crepes with maybe too much cream on top, but the mixture worked really well with the black pepper jam, and it honestly brought out a flavor I really liked. The plates were really small, but the food was extremely filling. The ambiance was good and the atmosphere felt like I was at a local cafe that people who lived in Park slope went. Next time I come here, I'd probably try the tuna melt. read more

Agi's Counter - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had a dog walk at the corner yesterday The space was really busy, and didn't want to run late. Came earlier today, to have my breakfast. Latte was very good and nicely presented Got the melted Tuna with sunny egg Everything was delicious ( The table next to me had a great selection will go back with friends to try more dishes ) Service was friendly and efficient. Really cute dinning space and decor read more

Agi's Counter - Latte - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The staff was very nice and patient. I love the set up and decor. The cart in the bathroom is very cool and chic. The chicken liver mousse is one of the best I've had. The eggs is always a must and order it with the hot sauce and anchovy! read more

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We came back to Agi's after coming months ago because we absolutely loved it! And while the food was pretty good this time around (the #1 standout dish both times was the Hungarian Crepe!) they changed the recipes/preparations of some dishes in ways we weren't a fan of; The Caraway Caesar is now smaller and made with radicchio only (used to be romaine and radicchio) which is a really bitter lettuce and we couldn't finish it because of that. The Hasbrowns used to be a big, ultra crispy plate sized hashbrown and now it comes as a single, small "McDonalds-style" hashbrown which is still great flavor and texture wise, but a tiny portion for the price and a little less interesting and exciting. Overall had a good experience but preferred the food we had pre recent updates! Definitely interested in coming back and trying dinner since we really liked previous meals here. read more

Agi's Counter - Hungarian Crepes - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place gets MOBBED on the weekend, so best believe that you need to either make or reservation or get here before 9:45am. But the food is so worth it. It's delicious, creative Hungarian, Jewish, and Eastern European pastries and bites. What more can you want on a Saturday morning? I especially enjoyed the crepes and their biscuits (so cheddary!). The space is also cute and warm, if a bit tight. Overall a great addition to Prospect Heights. read more

wow, agi's is so great! my friend chose this spot and i honestly didn't really know what to expect so i was blooownnn away by how freakin delicious everything was. also, our server, whose name i didn't get, was funny, super sweet and helpful! i recently have started to eat gluten free due to health reasons and while their menu doesn't list what's gf or not, our server kindly pointed out could be slightly modified to accommodate. i really appreciated that! we ordered the green devil (with ANCHOVIEEEESS duh), pork chop, leeks and the swiss chard. everything was so. good. green devils (5/5): i really appreciated the fact that the eggs were actually soft boiled with the deviled egg mixture on top, small detail that made yuge difference. also if there's an option to add ANCHOVIEEEESS, i will always order ANCHOVIEEEESS. pork chop (20/5): this is one of the best pork chops i've ever had. and i've had my fair share of great pork chops. my friend and i ate family style and i had to restrain myself from finishing the whole thing myself. we were literally picking at the bone to get all the meat! it comes with this great buttery green thing on top that just adds so much flavor. leeks (4.5/5): deeeelish and super flavorful but i found it a lee (wee) bit oily swiss chard (5/5): i've never had raw chard like this but it was light, umami-y the spot is small and cozy with mostly counter seats near the front which also serves as a bakery type situation and they also have outdoor seating. they might have a back seating area but i didnt get a chance to look. my friend had come here for brunch previously and said it was amazing - which i do not doubt at all - and can't wait to come try that!! omg i can't wait to go back here and bring my bf!! read more

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All very tasty but PRIIIIIICEY for what it is. We spent $160 for BREAKFAST, people. Nothing alcoholic, I assure you. 2 adults, 2 kids, so yes, we were strong-armed into getting both the ridiculously expensive but delicious $8 hot chocolate. Everything was very tasty but overpriced. Service was warm, friendly, but slow (they were busy, but we waited a solid 40 minutes after ordering for our food). Many of the dishes seemed like partial options. Sausage and eggs but you had to pay separately for toast. A biscuit with eggs but pay to add ham, and so on (served on a dinner roll plate, so it's hard to believe it was intended as a full meal). I really don't like to harp on pricing but when you end up spending that much for breakfast, it just feels like a lot for relatively ungenerously presented offerings (natural pairings requiring significant upcharging). They should take reservations for lunch/brunch. We were lucky to score some seats but it wasn't a gimme. Definitely will work to recreate some of the dishes at home but I'd be hard pressed to shell out that much for the same meal again in the future. read more

Our (dinner) party of 4 tried to cover as much of the menu as we could, and we were all delighted. A beet appetizer with roe, served with chips, was a wonderful surprise. The chicken and pork entrees were so well crafted. Greatly enjoyed the Tokaj with Palacsinta and cheesecake. Just a bang-up dinner. The staff are delightful. read more

A friend recommended I come here on a Sunday to try their Bulgarian donuts and they did not disappoint. I got them to go because there was a 1 hour wait when I got there at 11am. The donuts were light and fluffy with a jelly type filling inside. Very good! Would recommend this place, haven't tried anything else on their menu but I'll be back! read more

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Neat spot. Good tuna melt and hash brown. Though I don't know that I really feel like the tuna melt benefitted from the confit treatment since the tuna was shredded pretty finely. In SF Pal's takeaway does a similar tuna sandwich but the tuna flakes are a lot bigger and I think you can taste the difference. The hasbrown is kind of hard to describe. It's like a potato pillow in a good way. My wife got the biscuit sandwich and she seemed to like it quite a bit too. The house hot sauce tastes pretty good but it's pretty mild in terms of heat. read more

This place was GOOD-- one of the best meals I've had in New York in a while. I bookmarked it on Yelp when I saw it was on Bon Appétit's top places to eat in 2022, and got a last- minute reservation there Friday night. We were seated at a counter table facing the window and would definitely recommend that area - it was a little quieter than the main dining area. We shared the Chips and dip (beautiful presentation, and I'm a sucker for anything with beets), chicken liver mousse (so so good), squash (also surprisingly interesting flavors), and the pork chop (cooked perfectly). Everything was great, and we are a little picky. The service was a little rushed but good. Overall definitely recommend for a date night! read more

They are all super light and delicious. The atmosphere is causal and relax. Staff are super friendly read more

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An exciting food experience for me. Different and interesting flavours. I would definitely encourage you to try whatever seems interesting. Side note; they really do like dill. So maybe if you're not a fan let them know. But overall I enjoyed it, very different and would recommend. read more

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A great find if you're in the area of the Brooklyn museum. It's only a five minute walk away. Service is excellent and it's a cute little room with seating and counter space. Good- Eastern European meets Comfort food. I had a fabulous tuna salad On homemade potato toast served with a side of pickles and cabbage salad. A very filling dish -but hey I can go work it off with a great walk. My only minor suggestion is the Plate that the sandwich is served on is tiny and the sandwich is too big for the plate-I kept on thinking I would get parts of the sandwich on the counter. but , that being said-I would come again-to try the other dishes. Apparently there are alot of repeat customers! read more

Ordered two desserts: 1) Fank (Hungarian Doughnuts with Seasonal Jam and Sweet Butter) was made-to-order, taking about 6 minutes. The doughnut itself is well-executed, with a bit of crunch on the exterior, and a light interior texture. Your order comes with a seasonal jam and sweet butter in separate containers. Both components complemented the doughnut very well, and it reminded me of a deconstructed jelly doughnut. 2) Black Cardamom Upside Down Pineapple Cake - This tasted fine, but at $5, it didn't bring enough to the table. I prefer my cakes to be more moist, but the flavors were balanced well. Would choose the hungarian doughnuts over this if i came back. read more

Agi's Counter - Black Cardamom Upside Down Pineapple Cake - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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SO FREAKING GOOD. Unexpectedly amazing. We split the Ritzy-Titzy (poached chicken with herbs) and the Confit Tuna (horseradish herbs and crispy potatoes), both served on toasted thick potato bread. I was skeptical of the poached chicken but MY GOD IT WORKED SO WELL. The bread was just the icing on the cake. The inside of the restaurant is so cute and cozy, the ambiance is just what you'd expect but didn't get any pics. read more

Agi's Counter - Ritzy-Titzy: poached chicken, buttermilk, valdeon cheese, Herbs on toasted potato bread - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Americans ! You love your cheesecake, don't you ?! After trying Agis's cheesecake, You will never eat other cheesecake. Never. read more

New addition to the neighborhood! Learned about this place on Monday, came by for a coffee on Tuesday, and lunch on Wednesday. I'm intrigued by the influences that go into the dishes! Let's start with the coffee, which was a Guatemalan blend. I'm a no sugar kinda gal and the drip was just right. Not too bitter or sour. I did have their cinnamon, walnut, twist bread and perhaps it was the afternoon but I found it a bit dry. Took this opportunity to dip it in my coffee. My lunch was the Ritzy Titzy, open faced sandwich with poach chicken and valdeon cheese. I highly recommend eating the cheese and chicken together. The combined flavor is where it is. It might be difficult given the cheese is served in slices on top instead of mixed in. Very enjoyable space and great for lunch. Hoping they will expand to dinner soon! read more

Overall, a good experience. The food was great. We ordered the tuna melt and the Hungarian crepe which were both tasty and hit the spot. The coffee was alright. You definitely need to order the fried egg with the tuna melt sandwich to complete the experience. The wine list was very true to its Hungarian roots and the ambiance was chill and fun. Our server was trying to be attentive and he was really sweet. There were six parties and he was the sole server so I get it. The wallpaper really completed the experience. read more

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I live in the neighborhood and just had an impulse to stop by today as I had heard about Agi's and had never been. I am not a big review-writer and had no intent of doing so. So keep this to yourself. If all your friends show up I'm going to have to come after you if they take my seat next time. I love the sweet, cozy atmosphere - counter in the front lit by the sun today, counter on the side, and a few cozy tables in the back. I was a single so I sat at the lovely counter on the side. Not sure what material the counter is constructed of, but I thought it was very attractive and a pleasant surface to dine on. Everybody there was super-friendly and accommodating. I am a crêpe lover, but rarely order them. The Palacsinta (rolled Hungarian crêpes) with lemon curd and warm brown butter was a home run. They are spongier and fluffier than a French crêpe, perfectly browned. It didn't look like a lot of food at first, but they were totally filling and incredibly satisfying - not too sweet. The butter, crème and a dusting of powdered sugar did the job! I had worried that crepes might be too carb-y for me so my server suggested a side of the thick cut bacon - OMG! This was not what I expected. This is not your typical thick-cut bacon. It was about a third of an inch thick, perfectly caramelized.This mouth-explosion of pork and fat perfectly complemented the crepes. This is a specialty bacon that I have not seen served any place else. The coffee was great as well. I also enjoyed their plates and tableware. And again, all of the staff were so friendly and happy to explain things and enjoyed how much I enjoyed the food. I'll definitely be back. Just don't take my seat. I normally would post a photo before digging in, but it just didn't dawn on me. I wasn't planning on posting anything about this. read more

Agi's Counter - Palascinta and thick-cut bacon after realizing that this was a post-worthy meal. - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Agi's Counter features Hungarian inspired food. What I loved most about it is that it takes traditional dishes and puts a little twist to it. Between 4 people, we ordered: - Palacsinta - Pogacsa - Hash browns - Tuna melt - Pork sausage The pogacsa had egg and more cheese in it, which is quite fun in contrast to the pogacsa found in Hungary, where it will just be the pastry itself without the filling. It's also really big in portion, enough to share between 4! The palacsinta we got was more "open" spread with the maple glaze and fruits scattered over it, versus it being rolled up if this was in Hungary. In no way did that affect the taste though, and brought back memories of a childhood staple I had. They are a small restaurant and store serving baked goods over the counter, so I would advise to go there earlier because by the time it was our reservation (1pm), they were already out of the fank (donuts) and babka! Seems like I will have to make 2 more trips, one even earlier for breakfast, and another for dinner as the wine list (all wines from Hungary) are impressive too. read more

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Just left, wanted to buy a pastry. Also have been making efforts to support small businesses around my neighborhood because they're all having a hard time right now and I saw on IG the owner wanted more support. I've been ordering food and grabbed pastries from here since they've opened. I literally just opened the door for the waitress because her hands were full, she smiles and says thank you. There were three other servers who were standing around at the front counter. None of them welcomed me although they were all at the counter. I waited as I stared at the last bit of pastries. I then open the door for the server once again. The three servers nor the one server I opened the door for greeted me. At this point my literally looking at all of them joke around. Then finally a server says nonchalant "did someone help this person" as if I wasn't standing in front of her. I then said "no, don't worry about it" and walked out. Clearly my black dollars aren't needed. Very disappointed. Yikes. read more

This place is awesome!! The service was lovely, we ordered coffee and got boundless free refills. We split the tuna melt, the chicken dumpling soup, green devils, and the decadent cheesz cake. Felt so at home, the ambiance is cozy and warm -- A+ for music. This would be a great spot for a low key date night, or just a private, quiet little lunch. Cannot recommend more, you'll leave feeling like you just got a hug!! read more

Agi's Counter - Green devils, tuna melt, chicken dumpling soup mmm mmm - Hungarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had brunch at Agi's Counter on Saturday morning. The menu is filled with twists on standard brunch dishes with bakery focus. However, I did not love that almost every dish had add-on fees, including for sauce, when they were already pricey for the size. Quality: Agi's Counter offers some unique dishes that feel familiar, but offer different elements. Our first item was the Green Devils, deviled eggs with a dill marinade. We did not get add-ons, but would be intrigued by the anchovy version. The Pogasca with added speck was a good breakfast sandwich, though I could have used more sauce. The Confit Tuna Melt was okay, I think more cheese would have helped. The Palacsinta was the highlight by far, delicious crepes covered in blueberry compote and butter. I also went for the Coffee Egg Cream Fizz, a fun beverage, but not something I would order again. Quantity: Small portions and lots of necessary add-ons. Value: $8 for the Coffee Egg Cream Fizz. $5 for the Green Devils. $17 for the Pogasca. $17 for the Confit Tuna Melt. $14 for the Palacsinta. Ambiance: Agi's Counter is a Hungarian spot, which has a focus on breakfast and brunch. It is a bright and cheerful restaurant with bakery and cafe vibes. They have two different counters of seating, as well as tables at the front and in a cove towards the back. Decor is simple throughout. They seemed to do quite a bit of take-out business. Music was either very quiet or not on at all. Crowd: Reservations for brunch fill up quick, counter seating may require a wait. Service: Everyone was extremely pleasant and accommodating. Parking: Need to go a block or two away to find parking. read more

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I watched a reel of a food blogger who was saying that it's a great spot, but they are having a hard time so please go and support a local business. And that was my intention. I went all the way from Queens to Brooklyn, spent over an hour on a commute one way. I arrived there a little after 4PM and was told by a host since their kitchen was previously busy, they resume serving the menu at 5:30PM and for now I can only get a slice of a cheesecake basically turning a paying customer away. Nowhere on their website does it say that our kitchen is of a limited capacity and you might not be served menu food at certain hours. I worked in hospitality for over a decade and unless your website has hours for a break you never turn a paying customer away, you make it happen. No wonder they have fallen on hard times with such lame attitude. I waste over 3 hours of my life in attempt to support these idiots. read more

The food here is absolutely sensational. I couldn't even begin to tell you the vibrancy of flavors I experienced in each and every dish that hit the table. I can't believe the chef responsible for these incredible dishes is so young and gifted. Moreover, the ambiance is simple and stunning. The staff, like Ian and Jimmie, are kind, warm and informative. I had an amazing time at Agi's Counter. I feel so lucky to live so close to it and will be going back again and again and again. read more

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Agi's was jammed on this Sunday, yet the cordial staff managed to find a table for us. It was our first time....the food was unique, made to order and delicious. Great service and energetic vibe. Awesome, brunch, lunch choice. read more

It's as if your Jewish Hungarian grandmother ran a small, hip diner. I'm still thinking about the nokedli soup- normally I am not a fan of dill but the soup was so flavorful. We also enjoyed the duran (which my wife found a little salty) and the crepes. The Andes mints were a nice touch particularly as my wife's Hungarian grandmother had a bowl of them in her house. This place is such a treasure. read more

This place has been on my list forever. It exceeded my best expectations. We loved the crepes and the latkes. Don't sleep on the Ferdinand buns either! read more

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We absolutely love Agi's. The spinach babka is my favorite and the beet salad is loaded with dill. In fact pretty much everything is dilly, which is fine with me. Our interior designer said it as authentic Hungarian and very good. We like to bring guests who are nervous about venturing out to Brooklyn...why nervous? Why miss out?! Some of the best eats in the world are here! read more

This is my new favorite brunch spot!! Delicious food, great staff and service, and a nice ambiance. The breakfast sandwich on a biscuit is perfection. I need to come in to try dinner sometime. read more

Went for a mid-week lunch. Excellent tuna melt, chicken liver mousse and deviled eggs. Got the cheesecake special too which had great consistency and macerated blueberries. The ding overall in stars is for service. Perhaps it's different at night since it's a cafe during the day. We sat in the back and it felt like we were forgotten and had to consistently flag down our server. When we ordered, we let them know we would be sharing everything, yet they didn't bring sharing plates when the food arrived. It also took one reminder as they got busy/distracted. read more

Stopped by after the NYCRR's third attempt at the Brooklyn marathon, so needless to say the commute around prospect park was death- still, the brunch was truly to die for. I was skeptical based on the size of the space (cramped, behind a brownstone and minimal furnishings and decor), but every single dish that we ordered was worth the sweaty bike ride + walk + wait in the sun. Many country plates were ordered based on value alone but the hash browns, tuna melt, and biscuit shouldn't be missed. Waiter also made it a point to remember all of our multi part, complicated orders so props for that! read more