Why should you travel? -It expands your horizons. -You learn how to avoid prejudices. -You get a better world view on issues and people. -It is healthy for you. -It expands your imagination. Why do I travel? -To try new food. -To go somewhere I have never been before. -To see a world you cannot see from the air. -To see amazing sights. -To make new memories. Why does this matter at all to a Yelp review? Well, it does. Because thanks to my travels, restaurants and cafes like this one make me prepared and ready for what is to come. Two trips to Canada and a trip to Paris prepare you for what you could expect at a creperie that also happens to sell waffles and frozen yogurt, and a few other things, but mostly dessert. Vancouver prepped me for the waffles. Quebec and Montreal prepped me for the crepes. The US has prepped me for the frozen yogurt. All this prepped me well when I ordered a sweet crepe and got a superb symphony of sweet flavors. Fantastic and fresh banana and strawberries, a very fresh Nutella topping, and a binding agent in a crepe! Next time I will order a savory and a sweet to see how it all goes, and maybe a waffle or two for good measure. Of course this is all putting it back, back in the New York groove, which this carries so well. I will be back here, which thankfully requires little travel on my part. read more

Arbuz Cafe - Strawberry, Banana, and Nutella Sweet Crepe - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered delivery: two paninis and two bowls--one with mixed berries and one with strawberries and bananas. The paninis were delicious, and the berries were fresh and sweet, but the açaí itself had clearly gone bad. It tasted fermented, like spoiled berries, and it was obvious that it was no longer fresh. I only ate about three spoonfuls before I started feeling sick. read more

Who knew such an incredible place was right here all along? This restaurant's team performed beyond all standards. Their cooking produces great results. I plan to inform family members about this restaurant with its rare good food and good service. I'd visit again and tell people they should try it. read more

Cute decor, not crowded when I went. Ordered a crepe with tomato, goat cheese, and mushroom -loved it! Also ordered a create your own waffle (Oreos, speculoos, m&ms, banana and whipped cream for toppings) absolutely loved it! But really sweet though (that's my own doing though). Staff was nice, no issues there. I'd recommend! read more

Arbuz Cafe - Create your own waffle - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Haven't been here in such a long time! Love the decor they added! My husband and I came here for some dessert. Unfortunately, there was no frozen yogurt so we just got cookies. I've been to Arbuz so many times and they have such a great selection of sweet treats. The crepes are delish. Casual place to come with your partner or a friend to enjoy dessert. There's a 5% off coupon when you check in on Yelp too! I'd like to visit their new location in Bay Ridge soon too! read more

Arbuz Cafe - a heart made of flowers on a wall - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I remember when Arbuz first opened as a froyo spot. I haven't been there in 11 years but needed a good coffee and know they've elaborated their offerings since my last visit. Now they have waffles, crepes, donuts, etc. But...I'm most excited about their coffee bar. LEGIT. I got an iced soy latte and it was excellent. Decently priced too. Looking forward to exploring more! read more

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I haven't eaten inside yet but I have now three times ordered the açaí bowl with the berries. I usually order via Yelp and the turn around time is very quick. I always get the açaí bowl triple berry with coconut shavings and peanut butter. It's a great sized portion, perfect for a good breakfast or post exercise. And it's a great price! read more

Arbuz Cafe in Sheepshead Bay exudes all the casual vibes a simple eatery could give. Meaning "watermelon" in a number of Eastern European languages (but in this case, Russian), they specialize in light foods ranging from crepes to waffles to desserts. The narrow interior is filled with two person table seaters and a long counter. Usually it's a number of young folks hustling to make coffee, cook breakfast, or arranging cake slices and/or crepes. It has a diner feel in a way but also like a cafe with WiFi and outlets to boot. Their pastries and simple breakfast foods are fine, but I think their crepes is where they shine (#1). The variety is pretty impressive with selections ranging from sweet to savory. I think their egg, cream cheese, and smoked salmon is personal favorite, even if it's practically $11. My second go-to would be the turkey, goat cheese, and baby spinach, followed by the classic egg, ham, and swiss. Aside from crepes, their waffles are incredibly popular. Folks are into the cream cheese and berries, or the nutella and berries, but I personally think their "Russian Caramel" with berries is the best one of the bunch. The secret weapon is condensed milk, which is damn good on a waffle. I would even go the extra mile and build my own, by adding peanut butter to it. For the uninhibited, this is a must try. They also offer acai bowls, froyo, paninis, and croissant sandwiches. I would heed caution to any of their bubble tea selection, try going for a milkshake or a smoothie instead. I realize it's a lot more costly, but the reward is a heartier drink made of actual fruit and not powder and sad tapioca balls. Service for the most part is good. They also offer delivery and from what I understand is a big part of their customer base. If I lived in Sheepshead Bay, I wouldn't put it past me to order from here occasionally. Don't come here expecting to be wow'd but do come here to enjoy something simple, casual, and "light" hearted. (#2) ___________ (#1) Another unintended rhyme. #PoetButDidntKnowIt (#2) Punny, yes. Lame, also yes. read more

Really sad that the seating is limited to 30 minutes, would have been a nice place to sit down and use a laptop. Bought an iced mocha for $7, it was pretty expensive. Tasted decent but had me on the toilet for hours afterwards. read more

Arbuz Cafe - Iced Mocha - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

3.5 stars but I'm rounding up rather than down. This cafe is a perfect setting for a quick, casual bite to eat. Came here with a friend. We both ordered a cappuccino and they were delicious. We also ordered a berry crepe to share that was excellent. Order at the counter and grab a seat. Service is friendly and everything was made fast. They will call you to the counter to pick up your order when it's ready. Metered, one hour parking on the street in front or there are two nearby municipal lots. read more

Arbuz Cafe - Cappuccino and berry crepe - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not something I expect to find in this area. This place is definitely a gem. Been here a few times and I've mostly had good experiences. You can get sweet and savory crepes, waffles, bubble tea, smoothies, froyo and other drinks! My nutella banana and strawberry crepe was good. They didn't put too much nutella so it was just right on the sweet level I like. Good amount of fruit in the middle. Tons of combos to work with the crepes as well. Frozen yogurt is excellent. Reasonable pricing. Their original is my favorite. Good tart level (like Pinkberry). Milk tea is okay. Tastes watered down. Bottom line: a great stop for dessert and hanging out with friends read more

Arbuz Cafe - Nutella banana and strawberry crepe - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time coming here for dessert after dinner in the neighborhood and noticed there were 'Liege' waffles on the menu. I was in Belgium 2 months ago and ever since returning, I've been missing Belgian waffles insanely and had unsatisfied cravings so I definitely had to try the waffles here. Suprisingly, they were actually quite similar to the waffles I had in Belgium. In fact, they were probably the closest amongst all the waffles I attempted during my quest to curb my cravings since returning. The biggest difference between the two would probably be that the exterior of the waffles in Belgium tend to be more crispy, giving off more crunch when bitten into, and also has a more caramelized sugar coating. However, if you want a fair taste of what actual Belgian waffles are like, give the ones here a shot. Would likely return in the future to satiate my waffle cravings. read more

Arbuz Cafe - Regular Liege Waffle - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Super delish taro bubble tea!!! I love it so much here I come in and pick one up per week :)) The crepes are okay but I don't really feel they are worth the prices. Def come for bubble tea! read more

Arbuz OVERALL: 7.3/10 Look at the tomato, you can tell it's not fresh. FOOD: 7.3/10 I got the turkey, mozzarella and Basil crepe with an egg added to it. It was alright. The crepe ain't fully crunchy, maybe like 20% of it was crunchy. The taste was good, crepe had a subtle hint of sweetness to it. The white chocolate was pretty good. SERVICE: not a service place. CLEANLINESS: 5.7/10 The tables aren't clean. I don't think they wipe them. ATMOSPHERE: 10/10 It looks nice. WILL I COME BACK AGAIN? Yes maybe more dessert though. #foodie #food #yummy #yelp #reviews #nofilter read more

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The workers are rude, this place is unnecessarily expensive I payed $10 for a panini and it is super tiny!!! Not only is it tiny, it's not even good. My friend also payed $10 for a crepe and it is incredibly tiny. Do not go to this place it is horrible. read more

Arbuz Cafe - The small panini - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

These guys are awesome!!! Best coffee in sheepshead bay!! The waffles are on point as well!! read more

Arbuz Cafe - Their cream cheese and berries waffle is the best. So chewy and sweet and always made to order!!! - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

OHHHH my goodness is this place good! Its not often I venture into Brooklyn but on a hot summers day and a check with my yelp iphone app and here I was trying to find parking. there is some street parking but I am not going to say its always easy to find a spot. so hot summers day I am wanting to order everything first my salted caramel pretzel yogurt is done which I start and just about lapping up...either I was so hungry or thirsty but this was like the best frozen yogurt I had ever eaten. tasty fresh crepe filled with cheese yes this is good stuff PS YES it really is so good here not just a fluke on a hot summers day... I came back on a cool fall evening and yes as yummy as I believed go here read more

Arbuz Cafe - Salted caramel yogurt parfait - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Arbuz is what this neighborhood needs. fantastic froyo for a decent price, toppings are plentiful and are mainly fresh fruit and mochi which are gummy like jellies. coffee and waffles as well as crepes are served here. the setting is a modern twist on a candy store but the tables and chairs aren't really for lounging. i'm pretty sure they have wifi as i've seen people playing around on the internet. nice store to visit if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Arbuz Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Arbuz needs to get back to how they used to once be. Crepes, coffee, and smoothies are too mediocre in taste and presentation. Used to be a great spot got desserts but given my last two visits seriously lacking in taste, I'm not sure if I would want to return. I hope they can improve! read more

Probably my 15th time ordering/picking up from this place. Their food is so consistently BOMB it's not even funny and I seriously don't think any cafe in a 1 mile radius comes close. I love that they include a salad with any crepe/panini/omelette etc and they honestly make crazy healthy food with great macros that don't leave you feeling slumped. Their packaging for everything is always A1 too - especially the drinks are really well done to make sure it's impossible to spill read more

Arbuz is the Russian word for Watermelon. Like it's namesake Arbuz is about light and refreshing dessert that doesn't leave you full and heavy. Their motto is "Frozen Desserts from A to Z". Inside you'll find a selection of Gourmet Tea's and Desserts like Chocolate Mousse and Tiramisu, or you can get a fruit smoothie, but the real star of the show is their Frozen Yogurt. They currently offer four flavors. Raspberry, Watermelon, Pomegranate and Acai Berry, and Original. You can eat them as is or mix in a selection of Fresh Fruit (Mango, Kiwi, Blueberries, Cherries, Strawberries), or Dry Ingredients (Fruity Pebbles, Chocolate Chips, Mini Marshmallows and others). While I was there I heard a few people comparing it to Pink Berry but I've never been so I can't comment on that. The place is aesthetically pleasing and best of all FREE WIFI! Each receipt comes with that days password. If it doesn't work ask the cashier or manager and they'll help you out. read more

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The place to go for crepes and frozen yogurt. They have a big selection of both sweet and savory crepes (my favorite is the sweet nutella with berries crepe) and several flavors of frozen yogurt (I believe at least four... my favorite being the coconut one) with lots of toppings to chose from. The decore is also very clean, neat, and modern looking. There are cute little tables, two of which are outside in the front. The whole place is very colorful. And you get to watch them make the crepes. Arbuz means Watermelon in Russian. read more

Arbuz Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yum yum yum nothing like fresh tasty crepes! Found this place on yelp and I was happy I did. Had the tomato/basil/mozzarella crepe, the brie/apple crepe, and the gingerbread berry crepe. All came with a iced tea or iced coffee. The two savory crepes also came with a fresh little side salad. It was fun to watch the crepe maker at work. He cooked them perfectly. Just yum. Also had the salted caramel pretzel fro yo. It was awesome. read more

Arbuz Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

it's Russian for watermelon. Why watermelons in a fro-yo place I don't know. But we were in a Russian dominant place @ Bklyn so that part made sense. They have a wide variety of desserts. There's fro-yo, coffee, smoothies, pastries and CREPES. We got a nutella + strawberry crepe & tomato + baby spinach + mozarella crepe. Although they were pricey, they were delicious. It's a great place to stop by once in awhile to curb your sweet tooth (why couldn't it be in my area?!). They have free wi-fi too although I didn't get to use it. The boss was polite & ambience was good. read more

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I've been wanting to come here for awhile, but it was never convenient because there is no where to park, let alone stop on Sheepshead Bay Road! Came here on Valentine's Day for a small treat and we sure got it! I ordered a petite strawberry banana frozen yogurt and this size came with 4 toppings for an additional like $1.50 on top of the 2.95 AND we ended up getting an ADDITIONAL order FREE! It just so happened to be a promotion for V-Day! I will definitely be back to try the waffles! The girl behind the counter was also so so nice! Thanks for the V-Day treat Arbuz! :) read more

One of my favorite Froyo places The froyo is always good and not to tart (Pomegranate is my favorite flavor here), they never skimp on the toppings and the staff is always very friendly. The interior seats a good amount of people and is very nice and modern. They also have good crepes and Belgium waffles! read more

Arbuz Cafe - soo good - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I worked in the area a while back and i've had their frozen yogurts a few times. Delicious! My favorite is the Watermelon! Yumm. Perfect for a hot summer day. The staff is friendly, the service is great and the establishment is always clean. read more

How can you screw up a milkshake? I got there and in a second I knew I made a mistake. The place is very dark which gives it the appearance of it being closed. My wife and I looked at the menu at their "desserts" it was a variety of croissants and a brownie. Not sure why they just didn't just call it he croissants menu. They didn't have much flavors of gelato. When my wife asked if they could use yogurt instead of gelato for a milkshake the girl looked at her like she grew a second head. It was quite frankly a little rude. My wife decided to not order anything since she was upset. Since I didn't want to waste the cost of the Uber I took, I decided on a milkshake. Cookies and cream to be exact. But the girl used too much milk and very little gelato so my "milkshake" was really a shaker milk. In the end I would recommend you skip this place. It's really not worth your time or money. read more

Look at your receipts! They charge you an extra hidden fee for using a credit card, which isn't disclosed anywhere and you're surprised much later after you already paid. I disputed the fee promptly and will never go there again read more

No night is complete without digesting some sweets. So no one can avoid "Arbuz." It's a nice shop in the right up and coming area. "Arbuz" is your one stop shop for any sweet tooth. When I walked in I immediately noticed this isn't a fro-yo shop. "Arbuz" has it all. I was amazed with the selection and the build your own cup style of service they offer. I was at heavens door, but was not allowed to pass, I saw all the beauty behind the glass, but it wasn't a cheat day. That's right, I was at the mercy of my diet. I can look but not touch. I mustard enough strength to get a milkshake however, "Arbuz" help me stick to my diet. The milkshake, cookies and cream, had no strong flavor! Was it organic? Was it sugar free? I don't know. But I figured, this could work for me. The staff was nice. A guy and girl with great social skills spoke to all the customers and help. They definitely made the visit pleasant. Also with the "L" shaped design, if you wanted to disappear for a few, you could just hide away in the back. I liked the place, just next time I know to go on Sunday, that way I can try more choices, that actually taste like they use sugar. read more

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This place is pretty crappy and nothing tastes as good as they look here. Their acai bowl is terrible and priced like it's in Williamsburg. Their frozen yogurt always tastes off. Well, their nutella crepes are ok. read more

Tried this place out again because the Nutella cheesecake smoothie caught my eye. It's alright, not super crazy good. The only issue I had was that I didn't ask for plastic to be included into the smoothie.... read more

Arbuz Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cappuccino is a must have! We come here 4-5 times a week for cappuccino. Best foam i could find around. Also try their Red Velvet frozen yogurt. Surprisingly good flavor! read more

Arbuz Cafe - Great Cappuccino! - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food is always delicious here, generally atmosphere is friendly and fun, easygoing and inviting. top 5 delicious foods to try here: A savory crepe on a whole wheat (followed by a sweet crepe) Simply the best coffee in the area (espresso, latte, iced coffee etc.) The gelato bar (9 shades of authentic Italian taste) A fresh squeezed juice (apple/carrot/orange/grapefruit) A frozen yogurt with toppings (strawberry-banana,chocolate,and raspberry became all time hits) This little place would fairly deserve all five stars if not for a minor detail - a spoiled but hard working boy who deals with almost everything that has to do with placing and getting any order, his name is Bryan (or Ryan - he refused to spell it). Bryan transparently fails to recognize the essential difference between business and personal relationships. The boy is unaware that he lets his personal issues to be projected on those of Arbuz customers who he happens to dislike. He even went as far as publicly calling names and refusing to take the order on Thursday June 6, 2013. Meanwhile Bryan thinks of himself as of a nice guy (watch Adam Sandler in "Anger Management"). read more

This review is just based on the bubble tea. I bought the lychee bubble tea and when I took the first sip, it tasted all right. It had the artificial lychee flavor (which I like). The "tapioca" was not like the tapioca pearls I had in other bubble tea places. Usually the tapioca pearls that i've had in the past are soft and chewy, but this tapioca pearls tasted like hard jello with sugar. It would just break apart when I chew on them. It was such a weird texture. When I got half way through my bubble tea, it started to taste like watered down tea. it was so watered down that it started to lose the lychee flavor. It was almost like 90% water and 10% flavor. ps. this drink gave me an upset stomach at work. that was fun. read more

I was in desperate need of a cup of coffee and stopped by Arbuz (thanks to Yelp and a nearby search). It's not a traditional coffee shop - they serve crepes, gelato, froyo. I was a bit skeptical if a place that serves so many things can deliver a good latte. Skepticism smashed! The latte was great! Good taste, fantastic microfoam - the type you would get at Blue Bottle, Gregory's, the like. I would recommend to anyone in the neighborhood! read more

Arbuz Cafe - Small latte, made with love - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great service! The beau and I happened to walk by on a scorching hot day and decided to get some boba to cool down. He got the jasmine green tea with bubbles, I ordered lychee with no bubbles. The server made a mistake and brought both of ours out with bubbles. No biggie though, I love tapioca but wasn't feelin it that day for some particular reason. Anyways, I took a sip of my lychee and noticed that the tapioca balls weren't the ones that I was used to. The texture wasn't chewy.. It had this jelly-like texture that broke off in your mouth each time you bit on them and they tasted.. brown sugary if that makes any sense. Brown sugar has a different flavor compared to the white ones and if you know what I'm talking about that's what it tasted like! So I made this hehhh-da-heck-is-this face as I took my first few sips. But I eventually got used to it and realized that I liked it! I think one of the girls behind the counter noticed me making that hehhh-da-heck-is-this face and later asked if I wanted some lychee balls--you know, the small transparent looking balls that pop in your mouth and dispenses some sweet gooey liquid. I did not intend to make this sound so sexual but let's just all be adults ok? Anyways, so she asked and then brought them out in this little cup saying that mine would taste better with it. Now mind you, I didn't order any extra toppings with my drink but she offered after noticing that I wasn't used to the taste/texture of the tapioca balls that they use. So nice and thoughtful of her! Overall, I loved the lychee flavor. It was refreshing and had the right amount of sweetness to it. I also got used to their balls and ended up liking it lololls. I also got a few sips of the jasmine green tea--it wasn't as sweet as the lychee but just as good. Also, take advantage of the 5% off your total bill by checking-in! I'll definitely come back the next time around. read more

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First time here and the experience wasn't what I was expecting it to be like. I came here cause of the pictures. Everything looked so nice and good until my order came. I ordered a Nutella and banana crepe and it looked pretty normal. The taste was average. I also ordered a caramel macchiato. It didn't look like the ones in the picture at all. I didn't even taste the caramel... When I go to a cafe or any place that serves coffee, caramel macchiato is always my first choice. This was a huge disappointment. The cup wasn't even filled up. My boyfriend suggested adding milk because he thought it was just a regular espresso shot. I added milk and I don't know... It just didn't taste like coffee at all. The decor was very dull as well. The guy that took our order was polite though. read more

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This is my first experience, first off I have to say I ordered delivery, it was delivered earlier than promised, definitely a plus, and I have to say the fruit is very fresh. I ordered the 3 berry bowl with graham dust and granola, and although it was a bit pricey, it is very good. As for the coffee I ordered a white mocha, and I am pleasantly surprised. Overall a good experience and I will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Arbuz Cafe - Creperies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is super cute for breakfast and their crepes are really good. One of my favorites is the nutella strawberry crepe. The crepe was super thin and fresh because they make it right in front of you. They give a generous amount of nutella and they put cut strawberries on top of the nutella before they fold it up. However their froyo was really lack luster. It was too tart and the flavors were really boring. Their coffee wasn't all too great either. It was too acidic even with copious amounts of milk in it. Other than the crepes, this place is sub-par and there a bunch of other places that you can go to in the area to get better breakfast. However, the service here is great because the people are always super helpful. read more