My favorite neighborhood wine bar, complete with a lovely outdoor patio. HH menu is solid, enjoyed both the white and orange wines. Whipped Ricotta is delish, super crusty bread and fennel pollen is so good. read more

This is a really fun bar with a great backyard. The servers are super nice & the fries are delicious read more

BABA on Withers - Backyard - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was incredibly delicious. My friend and I got an assortment of items: Brussels sprouts, duck leg, fries and their chocolate mousse. The sprouts came in a pile which was a surprise! They were perfectly roasted and hit just the spot. The duck leg was beyond tender. I don't think I had duck that tender before and it was on a bed of mint and fairy eggplant puree. I've never had eggplant in this format and it was a dream. Definitely a unique dish. I'm not much of a chocolate person nor a big dessert person in general......however I absolutely crushed my portion of the mousse cup and clearly it was big enough to share with 2 people! The draft wine was surprisingly delicious. Our server was incredibly sweet. The patio was very very cute. I would definitely return for future casual hangouts. read more

BABA on Withers - Chocolate mousse with sea salt and olive oil. Accompanied with one of the red wines on draft - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

If you're contemplating this spot- stop and get over here. Visiting from LA and wanted a cool brunch spot with some natural wines and this place is 10/10. First off staff is SO friendly- genuinely kind. The wines were fantastic especially if you love a natural wine. My fav was Couples Goals. The breakfast was delicious and balanced- highly recommend the merguez and eggs- tasty earthy sausage, creamy scrambled eggs, tangy kale salad, and a delicious avocado. Good vibes. Indoor and outdoor space. Highly recommend! read more

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Great casual spot with good breakfast portion and prices. 1. Reservations are available on Resy 2. Good and friendly service 3. Good cocktail menu with more unique offerings 4. Brunch is very solid and a great option in the area 5. There's an outdoor patio for warmer weather read more

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It was our first time coming here for brunch. We had a great time the food and service were fantastic. The place is pretty cool too. They have a patio in the back unfortunately, it was raining the day we came so we had to sat inside which was nice as well. Now I know why this place has so many hype I will definitely be considering coming back again for happy hour. read more

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Quite disappointed with the breakfast dishes as this isn't the first time I've dined here. Came with few friends from out of town, ordered whipped ricotta and fries to share, then chicken sando, avocado toast and BEC (bacon egg chili) along with chai & matcha latte. The food quality has gone down - smaller, less vegetable. You could tell by quality matcha, this wasn't it. Tasted mostly milky, less tea. My partner got the chicken sando because she loved it the first time, but the chicken was half the size and no lettuce/vegetable included with the sandwich. It's overpriced for the size and quality. The backyard was enclosed and heated, so that was nice and server was attentive with water and taking dishes away. Really disappointed because we really liked this place. Maybe dinner menu may not be as disappointing. read more

BABA on Withers - Chicken sando - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Fun brunch spot with a lovely outdoor seating area in the back! The plates are a little small, but the food is very flavorful and still filling! The eggs were perfectly fluffy and moist and the brioche bread is actually incredible - it melts in your mouth! read more

BABA on Withers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Such a cute hidden patio! Was not sure what to expect from the street but the inside and back were lovely. Great service and great food! read more

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I came here for the New Year's Eve pre fix dinner. It was $62 a person (tax/tip not included). I found out this was the first time they had ever done this. They sold out completely and all 74 spots were booked. The restaurant is not that big but I loved the ambiance. It was super warm and cozy with the lighting. There's a single stall bathroom in the back. My friend and I were seated at the bar. It was kinda cold to be sitting right by the door but what can you do? Food - Brussel sprouts - this was so good. Not too crunchy/crispy. - whipped ricotta - the ricotta was TO DIE for. It was so light and we definitely could have had more bread to finish it all. - salad - mine did not have cashews because I have a nut allergy! We were sent an email/text a couple days early to confirm what 3 mains we wanted: - crispy chicken: this was my least favorite of the mains. It came with 2 pieces of chicken and had roasted vegetables. I liked the sauce and roasted vegetables it came with. The chicken wasn't dry - to my surprise but didn't have much of a flavor. - Drunken Gabi Noodles: the BEST THING I ate all night. - Bar Salmon: I was looking forward to this dish the most because I love salmon. It was good but I loved the noodles more! The cauliflower puree was to die for though. - Olive Oil Chocolate Mousse: this was so good. The salt at the bottom/end was such a nice touch. Shoutout to the amazing staff for all their hard work. They were cranking out dishes all night. Again, this was their first time doing something like this and I think they did a good job. The timing was off though. My friend and I received dishes much later than some other tables. And then there were times when we would finish a dish and another table would receive the same dish. The dinner was scheduled 7-9 pm. We didn't revive our first dish until 7:30 and we left at 9:30. However we asked to pay early and got our desserts to go. Shoutout to Gabi for doing that for us!!! The bartender was making drinks non stop the entire night. read more

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Taste wise, Baba's food is delicious. Small portions and pricey, but tasty. From a policy, ease and management perspective there's a lot to be desired. We only discovered the restaurant a month or so ago, but really enjoyed the food and vibes. Service in the restaurant is friendly, but any communications outside of the actual dining experience are AWFUL. They have a phone #, but nobody picks it up. Their reservations are managed through Opentable, which is totally fine but their own management and policies are total BS. We had a reservation for Sunday brunch at 1pm. I texted them (finally got their cell # so we could communicate with them) at 1:32pm on Saturday asking them to cancel the reservation and could they possibly not charge us the $10 per person for canceling within 24 hours. Not only did they say no, as in they'd be charging us $60 even through we've been in every single weekend since our discovery of the place - because we were 32 minutes late. Text was total snark. We'll never go back there again. There's far too much amazing food in Brooklyn, which also offer massively better value. Adding post Gabriela's response: we had a reservation for 6people (not 8), and the other reservation (again for 6) had been cancelled several days prior. If your restaurant is that good, you should have had no problem filling the spot. AND, we tried to cancel the one outstanding reservation 23 HOURS and 28 minutes ahead of your policy. Best of luck. read more

BABA on Withers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute wine bar with intimate seating and ample cocktails. They turn up at night with a DJ, Atleast last Thursday. Good vibes for a date night or coming with a small group of friends. Service was great, very kind, willing to explain and provide samples. read more

Came here for brunch on a Saturday and sat outdoors. They have a beautiful courtyard but it's not for the weak in a hot day. We got the whipped ricotta to share which was AMAZING! So light and flavor ful and I loved the fennel and honey combination. The bread they give with it is also really really good. My main however was just ok. I got the vegetarian breakfast sandwich and found it to be bland and soggy. Overall, really cute place for brunch in the area! read more

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Came here for the first time for lunch this week and will definitely be back! A cute, relaxed cafe with super fresh, delicious and healthy (well at least healthy-ish, ha) menu. I had the Gabi bowl, which had perfectly soft scrambled eggs, a perfect half avocado, roasted Brussels and butternut squash -- pretty much perfect lunch. The Ft Greene Fog tea latte was yummy as well. read more

BABA on Withers - Gabi bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Visited on a Monday night during Happy Hour and was so happy I did. I tried the server's suggestion of her favorite 'yesterday's wine,' which was a wonderful sparkling red that hit the spot and then went on to share Brussels Sprouts (which were addictive) and the Boulliabaise Toast with rock shrimp on top that was a yummy take on the French classic. The secret garden in the back was so pretty - I want to come up with an excuse to throw a party back there. Needless to say I'll be back very soon. read more

BABA on Withers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Baba Cool slips under the radar of all the restaurant buzz and top lists, but they deserve a place among Brooklyn's coolest places to while away the hours. It's a bit of a chameleon of a cafe, adapting to whatever environment you need for it to be. Maybe you want diner grub, and can opt to try their little gem wedges, crispy chicken wings, and baba fries. If it's a healthy cafe vibe you're going for, their healthy menu of salads, grain bowls, and chia seed puddings will suit you just fine. During my recent visit I was looking for a relaxed place to get a good cocktail, and their full bar and inventive drink list was just what the doctor ordered. Since they aren't all over social media or restaurant press, you'll generally be able to waltz right in and find a seat, which is surprising for a place this cute. Have you checked out their backyard? It's replete with a hanging disco ball, plants, and plush seating, making for the coziest place to hang with a drink or two. I could easily spend a low key afternoon or evening here with one of their pastries, lattes, and cocktails. read more

BABA on Withers - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Became my city-dwelling friend's new favorite brunch/lunch spot! Can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Nothing too crazy, but interesting feel-good food~ We got their: Fort Greene Fog $5.25 - subtle lavender, earl grey, vanilla flavors Chai $5.25 - regular chai, nothing too crazy... menu mentioned cinnamon sticks, so was looking forward to it, but it had none :( Asada Bowl $18.50 - safe choice; nothing too crazy Jerk Chicken Sandwich $18 - no spicy kick you'd expect from jerk chicken... veryyyy subtle banana -- glad it doesn't overpower the sandwich; it's a unique mix to jerk chicken! The only downside was the heat blasting down on our faces in the extra seatings in the back... Out waitress kept forgetting to turn it down, haha... But she was super nice otherwise! read more

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Lentil pate was very good for sharing, but I didn't really like anything else on their brunch menu. They have an outdoor patio that is spacious and covered. Not sure if it is heater though. The service was ok. read more

BABA on Withers - Lentil pate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Loved Baba Cool! Will definitely be back. I needed a bite after yoga, as well as a place with wifi to take a call. I ordered their bar salmon and a mocktail. I'm eager to try their shareable plates and wine next time. The service and ambiance did it for me :) check it out read more

BABA on Withers - Seating - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Beautiful backyard and health-forward food (and wifi!) makes this the perfect place to get light work done or chill with a friend. We got the Jo Bowl with jerk chicken (an extra $5) along with the Oven Roasted Turkey sandwich to share. The food was quite slow to come out (~20 minutes), but both items were outstanding so it felt worth the wait. Adding the jerk chicken was quite expensive but it definitely elevated the bowl and complemented the plantains well. We also really enjoyed the thinly sliced apple and fig jam on the turkey sandwich. For drinks we got the chai latte and an iced americano--both were pretty standard. Though our food was really good, the prices were on the higher end so I wouldn't come here for a grab-and-go meal. The ambience and backyard seating is a big part of this place's charm, so I'd recommend you take advantage! read more

BABA on Withers - Jo Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food was (really) good. Kind of pricey tho for its serving size. Carrots were good but overpriced in my opinion. The Whipped Ricotta was actually really really good. It's worth the price. The bread it came with was also good if not burnt. (Asked for another order of it but it was kind of burnt which wasn't as enjoyable as the first order) & Salmon could've been bigger in size given the price but to be fair, the salmon was cooked very well! Crispy skin, soft and juicy fish meat nicely salted too. The beans that came with the salmon was GREAT I loved it lol Ambiance was cute but not enjoyable during the evening because the lighting was really bad. I could barely see my food. The lamps they provided did little to no help to provide light. I actually ate something bitter towards the end of my meal when I scooped out some whipped ricotta on to my bread. My suspicion is that maybe a bug flew right in and got stuck somewhere but since the lighting was horrible, I couldn't really see. So anyway, that part wasn't enjoyable. Ample lighting would've helped. Service was ok- good. Nothing great. Just being honest. They were nice but maybe understaffed? Not sure. But I'm saying this cause I felt like I had to follow up stuff. Overall 7/ 10 could've been better if the outdoor area had better lighting, and if portions were just a little bit kind of bigger for its price :) but the food in terms of taste alone is good, 10/10 imo. Simple but good. But maybe go during the day not the evenings to appreciate everything better in general read more

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Loud music trying to compensate for mediocre food. Improve the quality of the food and maybe a more consistent following will happen. read more

I am already looking forward to the next time(s) I am in the neighborhood to visit my daughter. I had the brisket sandwich with fries, my kids had the vegetarian breakfast sandwich, and carny breakfast sandwich, all of which were very delicious. Great ambiance, too! I am definitely going to make a reservation next time and request garden seating when I bring my husband. read more

BABA on Withers - Inside seating near the back - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for brunch on a Sunday, and sat in the covered patio. The area is heated and really cute, super nice on a sunny day. We got the Asada Bowl and Whipped Ricotta, both of which were excellent. The Asada Bowl was our favorite, would definitely recommend. The only thing is that while super friendly, the service was a bit slow, so I wouldn't come here if time might be an issue. Otherwise I would definitely recommend and return here! read more

BABA on Withers - Asada Bowl, Whipped Ricotta, Fort Greene Fog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Obsessed with this spot! Everything from the flavorful food, to the well designed layout, to the service was spot on. My friend said the chicken salad sandwich was one of the best sandwiches he's ever had, and I personally really liked the Choux bowl. It had a lot of nice spices without being overbearing. The matcha was great too! Definitely recommend. read more

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Perfect multi-purpose hangout spot with a menu full of hearty, healthy dishes and great beverages. Great for brunch, casual coffee, laptop work, dinner, cocktails, and even a game of bocce. Check out my full review at: https://www.majorleaguemoments.com/new-york-city-reviews/baba-cool-williamsburg The egg plate and the bowls are my favorite. The veggies are so fresh, the smoked salmon is delish, and the eggs are cooked perfectly. I'm also obsessed with the sweet plantains! For drinks, both the turmeric latte and chai latte are top notch. The Bloody Mary is amazing too and perfect for weekend brunch. p.s. the outdoor area in the back is full of low to the ground couch-style seating next to the bocce court. Such a cool touch. read more

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This place is solidly mediocre. Staff is cranky, and the food was underwhelming. I tried the vegetarian breakfast sandwich, and the mushrooms felt flavorless, and for eggs being advertised as having cheddar, I couldn't taste it. I will say my whole thing was $8.75, before tax and tip, and that is on the cheaper side for the Williamsburg area. But honestly, not sure it's much better than whatever your go-to at your nearby bodega is. (from @tastessky) read more

BABA on Withers - vegetarian breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great new neighborhood spot! We popped in last night and hung out in their beautiful lounge space. We came early and had it all to ourselves. Our server Vincent and the owner Jeanine were both so nice and welcoming. The baba cool fries with brisket were so good as were the non-alcoholic drinks we ordered (watermelon juice and rose lemonade). They have a lot of fun looking cocktails and yummy tapas style dishes on their menu. Indoor section is really cute, but outdoor has an awesome vibe and even a mini bocce court. read more

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The server was such a vibe - you can tell that she's the cool girl of her friends and very friendly. In terms of the food, i loved the Drunken Gabi Noodles they were very flavorful and filling. read more

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Best breakfast in greenpoint. I dream of the asada bowl. Staff is so lovely and attentive. Highly recommend 10/10 read more

BABA on Withers - Asada Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great ambiance and service. These bowl were amazing. Next time I wanna try the vegetarian breakfast sandy read more

BABA on Withers - Choux Bowl and the Gabi - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I told the person who took our check that we had a great dinner, but that I wouldn't leave an online review because "only crazy people leave online reviews." Well call me a crazy person because here I am leaving an online review. I had a super fun dinner at Baba Cool and I think everyone should know about it. Good drinks, good food, good atmosphere. read more

Quite disappointing as this might have been good and I wish it were. I went back twice to see if the first was a fluke and sadly both times despite a number of open tables the service was leaving a lot to be desired. The orders were not placed for drinks or food and we had to remind the server of at least part of our order multiple times and the wait was significant. Once the food did arrive it was lacking and none of the $6-9 protein add ons (roasted salmon, brisket, and jerked chicken) were desirable. The steak looked promising but wasn't available. Biggest concern was the seasoning on the jerked chicken was very limited and soggy. The salmon would be my recommendation if forced to give one but stay far away from the "cool" bowl. They charge between $12-14 for bowls but with any sort of substance the price jumps to roughly $18-20. Simply put this place is way over priced, a bit overtly pretentious, and poorly managed. I will not be going back any time soon. read more

This place gets points for being a spacious and (somewhat) affordable restaurant in Williamsburg. The food quality is... fine. Hit or miss depending on how busy they are, but usually fine. HOWEVER, the staff at this place is cranky! The Sunday waiter (average height, dark hair, bit of an accent) is super glib and very much gives the impression that he doesn't want to be there. Same can be said of the barista / bartender with the ear length hair and the tattoos. Like dude, if serving guests is such a burden, then maybe find another job? I avoid this place whenever they're there. read more

Recently had our engagement party at this location. The event coordinator, Gabi, was very responsive and took care of all our needs. We had last minute issues with the area we originally reserved and they did everything to accommodate our party. Our guests were so impressed with the food & cocktails. We'll be returning regularly to support this amazing small business! read more

This place was well decorated and a great place for brunch. The service was excellent and most foods were good. However, order the expresso liquor only if you're very interested in strong coffee flavor drinks. Also, the beef broth comes in a coffee mug and tastes like medicine my grandma used to make. Be warned! read more

BABA on Withers - Espresso and oatmeal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came here for a friends birthday and it was such a cute spot! Very nice layout and ambiance, has a cafe feel. Has cute bites that were pretty good. They had a beer bases spread that was surprisingly good. The wait staff was ok, a little delayed in orders and not the best attitude but it could've been because of the large party. Would come here again just for a relaxing bite to eat. read more

Great food - super original taste combinations with vegan options - jerk sandwich and brisket sandwich and breakfast sandwich all amazing - avocado toast and bowls are all great - haven't had dinner since they changed the menu, but looking forward to it - service always good and the ambiance is great with a super backyard for outdoor dining. read more

Chill hangout/brunch/study place with quality, fresh food at a really good price! This place is totally a hidden gem. We got the Asada Bowl and Carny Breakfast, both were incredibly yummy, healthy, and filling. The interior was aesthetic and had cool art that was great for insta pics, and the backyard had a game called Pétanque that would be fun to play with friends. Will definitely be coming back often for the chill vibes and cheap food! read more

BABA on Withers - Asada Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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You won't regret visiting baba cool. The staff is welcoming and friendly and the menu is full of flavor. The unique drink selection and overall ambiance make for an awesome experience, day and night. Highly recommend! read more