Vibe is cute, nice customer service, however I did not enjoy the ice latte. I work in coffee and…read moredecided to treat myself but it was not great. The order is completely wrong by ice first- then thick mocha- then pour shot over ice to add a splash of milk..? Eco-friendly by not having straws (cool!) but then offer stir sticks that are too short that it is not possible to mix the bottom. Bitter sweet experience- if the order is store guidelines then please mix for the customer.

I guess you could say we did the full Locals experience: a surf lesson at Locals Surf School…read morefollowed by a meal at Locals Collective, which shares ownership with, and is only a block away from, the surf school location at Beach 69th. Locals Collective is such a sweet l'il cafe. The vibe is relaxed and lovely, with friendly, helpful staff (especially the woman wearing the ramen cat shirt, whose name I didn't get, unfortunately). The menu is small, but includes some healthy options like the breakfast sammy (with two eggs, avocado, sprouts, tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, and spicy aioli on whole grain toast), acai bowls, wraps, overnight oats and that sort of thing. The breakfast sandwich wasn't very big -- or rather it was a normal size, well filled, but made with commercially standard-size sliced bread, not a hero, sub, or roll -- and was perhaps a touch spendy at $12. The Progeny inhaled the sandwich after snarfing down a sushi roll we'd brought -- and still wanted two large protein bars, after. (I guess surfing cultivates a good appetite.) He said he enjoyed it, though. My iced coffee was a touch weak, but serviceable. There's pleasant seating indoors and out, with a few folks working on laptops. There are quite a few dining options on this particular block, including burritos, pizza, ice cream, and a few full-service restaurants -- but in terms of aesthetics and overall look-feel, Locals Collective takes the win. Surf boards (I think soft tops only) are available for rent at Locals Collective, for $35 / 2 hours. Prices are a bit higher than at Breakwater Surf, which rents for a jaw droppingly low price of $5 an hour -- but Locals does offer additional amenities like changing rooms and a shower, which I'm prima-donna enough to think is worth it. You can also rent a wet suit, which you'll probably want if the air temp is anything cooler than 75F. Waves at Beach 68 are fairly small, but reportedly consistent. We'll be back for more, I'm sure.

Cute little beach shack with an eclectic vibe & w changing menu, right by the beach. Had the…read morefake-vocado toast (or something like that) with an egg on top -- beautiful and delicious.

They know exactly what they're doing given how limited the food options are in the vicinity - food…read morehere is very overpriced. Menu is a bunch of fancy homemade-sounding items that end up tasting exactly as they sound, for better or worse. I got the egg pesto on a roll, which was good but also tasted like something I could easily make at home. My friend got the kimchi grilled cheese, which again tasted exactly like it sounds - I personally didn't love it, but he did.

I stopped into this juice bar to get a smoothie. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I…read morewalked in the cute juice bar. I was greeted and ordered: Jamaica Smoothie (Peanut butter, Banana, Nutmeg, Almond Milk, Soursop) Force Field Juice (Carrot, Orange, Lemon, Ginger) Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls Salmon Burger Chicken Tacos Everything was tasty! My fav definitely was the Jamaica Smoothie! Had a good restaurant experience!

I was in Brooklyn looking for a healthy and delicious spot to eat and stumbled upon Good Living…read moreJuice Bar & Eatery and WOW. I had the BEST salmon burger and carrot fries EVER!! Yes... carrot fries. After trying these, you'll never want sweet potato fries again. Absolutely DELICIOUS! I also tried the Good Life smoothie... BOMB!! Fresh, flavorful, and exactly what I needed. Everything tasted healthy without sacrificing flavor. This place is truly a gem in the community. Amazing food, great vibes, and definitely a must-have if you're in Brooklyn!

Really friendly , pretty good tacos even let us place an order right as they were about to shut…read moredown . Two nice ladies worked there. I want to come back with my son for burritos next for sure. But the tacos are a bit small like 2 biter type small. But still worth it for some Z I'll try the burritos soon .

Was craving some tacos and remembered this little gem was close by. It's a small restaurant with…read morelimited space for seating but it has a lot of charm and you can tell it is family owned and run. Walked in to place my order and was met with two chill guys behind the counter who were so patient and helpful while I tried to figure out what I wanted. I ordered a few chicken, steak, and mushroom tacos and an order of Chorizo nachos. Everything is fresh to order so it did take some time for my meal to be ready. Every taco comes with diced onion, cilantro and lime. The chicken taco was well seasoned. The "steak" wasn't steak but rather shredded beef, maybe brisket.. but it was really delish. My favorite was the mushroom taco; it was seasoned so well and had the best texture. The nachos were okay but the cheese that was used solidified quickly so it was difficult to get a good ratio of anything on a chip. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and will stop by again for the mushroom tacos!

Amazing arepa place by the beach quality ingredients and filling portions long lines but it moves…read morefast enough went on a weekend the wait was about 15min great vegan options as well!

Place is so awesome , plenty of shade , near bathrooms and beautiful ocean view …read more They have beer . Wine and great arepas . Let's not forget the amazing vibe , music and dogs haha yea we love dogs .

One of the better breakfast spots in the neighborhood, I've been going here for the past three days…read morefor breakfast and their food is really good especially their pancakes, waffles and French Toast. Definitely try their Pancakes, I like that their pancakes has a hint of vanilla. I've come here for lunch as well and their burgers are really good. I like that their prices are reasonable. I'd only wished that I'd come here sooner.

I grab my breakfast and lunch from here almost daily, and it never disappoints! From the classic…read moreNYC bacon, egg & cheese to their homemade Dominican dishes, everything hits the spot. Today I switched it up with soft scrambled eggs, avocado, and chipotle mayo on sourdough--so good. Definitely a hidden gem in East New York. The team is always friendly, the service is quick, and the space is super clean. If you're in a rush, you can order on Uber Eats, DoorDash, or directly through the Toast app (no extra fees!).

Came in here after the gym and the service was really great. The individual was very helpful with…read moreme picking from the various options they had on the menu. I also appreciated how clean and open the place was. I ended up going with the jungle fever option. It was nice and fruity and the ginger gave it a great kick. I also like how they offered coconut water as a base. I feel that a lot of smoothie places that I go to don't have much priority in this selection. Definitely a great place to check out.

I dislike going to the Blink gym in Canarsie because it feels too compact, and a lot of the…read moreequipment is old. However, one thing I do enjoy about the area is The Love Spread & Juice Café at 9106 Flatlands Avenue. I love their açaí bowls--especially the Cocoa Love and Nutella ones, which are classic Nutella-based bowls and always well-made. It takes about 13 minutes for them to prepare because they make everything from scratch, and the customer service has always been great. Surprisingly, it's never busy there, even though it's located right across from the gym. If you're looking for a smoothie, shake, or bowl, it's a great option. I always go for the bowls, and I've been coming here since around 2021. I highly recommend it--it's one of the best juice spots in Flatlands. I also love the mural on the wall featuring Obama, Biggie, and Maya Angelou. What I appreciate most is that it's Black-owned. The space is colorful, vibrant, and welcoming. Another great thing about this spot is that it's a healthier alternative to most options in the area. They actually have two sections--one for smoothies and açaí bowls, and another with a hot grill and salad bar. If you're looking for a fresh, nutritious meal, this is a solid choice. Expect to spend around $20, but in my opinion, it's worth it.

Bamboo has some of the freshest menu options. Eating at this place will definitely give you a good…read moreclean energy boost. I love the jalapeño chicken sandwich and their mozzarella and spinach sandwich (I can't remember the name) I also LOVE the salads here. I always change goat cheese to feta cheese because I don't like goat cheese. Definitely one of Ridgewood a must try. I will say that the food is a bit more pricy than other local businesses but I think that it's fair due to the quality of ingredients and health benefits of their food

I dig this juice bar in Ridgewood as it has a good variety of juices, smoothies , bowls , salads ,…read moreetc. Sometimes it's better to skip the fast food stuff when on the go and grab some healthy goodness instead .Good amount of seating instead and more outside when weather permits , menu is extensive and simple to read and I ended up ordering a espresso when cuz was running late and not bad at all. A fruit bowl , a medium pineapple smoothie is what I call a no guilt lunch . My only peeve is the prices as it's not cheap compared to what I pay in Manhattan and Astoria but I enjoyed what I ordered so it's a tie . 4 stars is good enough for bamboo tropical in Ridgewood.