Boca Del Cielo - Bay Ridge Brunch Gem…read more I stopped by Boca de Cielo in the Bay Ridge area for brunch with the kids, and it turned out to be such a cozy and welcoming spot. You order your food at the front counter, and while we waited, the owner surprised us with a complimentary almond croissant since it was our first visit. It was absolutely delicious -- flaky, fresh, and easily one of the best almond croissants I've ever had. The menu has a great variety of options. We went with the steak and eggs and buttermilk street pancakes. The steak was tender and full of flavor, the home fries were seasoned perfectly, and the pancakes were fluffy and delicious. We also tried the Tropical Bliss Juice, a refreshing blend of pineapple, mango, and orange that's freshly pressed to order. From the warm decor to the amazing food and friendly service, everything about this place was fantastic. I can't wait to come back and try more items on their menu!

I was excited to go Thursday evening for a quick bite and to my surprise it was closed. Tried…read morecalling but no answer with a voicemail explaining why they were closed

Ubani has replaced Georgian Cuisine at 8309 Third Avenue. Funny enough, we ordered pretty…read moresimilarly. We started with the eggplant rolls again and added the beet salad with goat cheese. Beet salad was a hit served with big chunks of tender beets. I'm not sure if they boiled and chilled the beets or used another technique to soften them up, but it came out nicely. This time we opted for the khachapuri imeruli. It was delicious. I've yet to come across a khachapuri that I've disliked. Dough was crispy and flakey. Cheese was melty and gooey. Always such a cozy delight. We had the khinkali again - this time with cheese filling. It's a nice vegetarian friendly option, but I prefer the meat or vegetable blend fillings. Cheese in the khinkali was similar to the khachapuri, so it was redundant to order the two together. Would definitely recommend the khinkali but would pick a different filling if you're getting khachapuri. For the main course, we shared the shkmeruli - a roasted chicken in a creamy garlic sauce. I've seen this listed as chicken tabaka elsewhere. It was excellent! Less garlicky than the one I had a Saperavi earlier in the week. Chicken was juicy but the sauce was the star. We dipped the nipples of the khinkali in the sauce to maximize usage. Good list of Georgian wines. Full bar plus some beers including a Georgian one. Service brought out the dishes in a well paced manner. They were very patient as we lounged in their backyard. It was a very comfortable outdoor dining set up. There is one, spacious single occupancy restroom.

For an early Mother's Day celebration, my Mom requested Georgian food, and my sister found Ubani in…read moreher neighborhood. It was a rainy Saturday at around 1, so it wasn't too busy at the time. We ordered: -Eggplant rolls (eggplant with walnut, fenugreek, garlic paste, and pomegranates) -Megruli Kachapuri (classic kachapuri with extra cheese) - basically cheese bread and I mean, can you really go wrong with extra cheese? -Beef Khinkali - I would say this might only be the second time I've had Khinkali before and I don't think I'm a fan of the super thick skin. I did like that it was kind of like a hand-held soup dumpling though -Lula Kebab (ground lamb wrapped in lavash) - this was my favorite dish. They do not skimp on the meat! It's a ground meat skewer, which was very tender and flavorful (though a BIT too salty), and I loved the homemade tomato sauce it was served with. I ended up putting the sauce on everything -Kupati (Georgian-style sausage) - I liked the meat itself, but the casing was on the thicker side -Chicken in Bazhe (pan roasted Cornish hen in walnut sauce) - the chicken was a little dry, and I didn't love the walnut sauce If I were to come back, I think the only thing I would order again would be the kachapuri (or perhaps try a different variation), and definitely the kebab.

Just stopped in for a sweet treat iced latte! I got the biscoff cookie butter iced latte and my…read morefriend got the smores latte! Both were so good and the guy making our drinks was so nice and helpful. Whenever I'm back in Brooklyn I will definitely come back to try more of their 33 flavors!

I stopped by Brooklyn Brew Cafe for the first time while accompanying a friend's daughter who was…read moremeeting her mother there. I had no intention of staying--my plan was simply to walk her in and leave--but she insisted I try one of their cookies and sit for a moment. Unfortunately, that brief visit was more than enough to confirm that this is a place I would not willingly return to. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt unwelcoming. Instead of a basic greeting or even neutral acknowledgment, the woman behind the counter looked me up and down with a visible scowl, as though my presence was somehow offensive. First impressions matter in hospitality, and this one could not have been worse. A coffee shop should feel warm and inviting; this one felt the opposite. The environment itself did little to redeem the experience. The overall vibe was dull and unappealing, lacking the comfort and energy that usually make neighborhood cafés enjoyable places to spend time. Rather than feeling like a community space, it felt tense and awkward. Service and atmosphere are the bare minimum for any café. When both are lacking, it raises serious questions about how the business expects to retain customers. Based on this visit alone, Brooklyn Brew Cafe left the impression of a place that has forgotten the most basic principle of hospitality: treat people like they are welcome. Needless to say, I would not recommend this café to anyone looking for a pleasant place to grab coffee or spend time.

Newer cafe in the bay ridge area that I just found out about. Tons of space and seating, and many…read morefood and drink offerings. The cafe is quite dark, not super inviting. Service was polite. I ordered a hot matcha latte with almond milk to stay. I was given my latte, well steamed and the perfect temperature, albeit in a to go cup. They use ceremonial matcha, no added sweeteners, so it was perfect.

Tried this place yesterday. You can tell the spot is new. And They are still settling in, but the…read morecoffee was pretty good and my Matcha latte was excellent. Prices were very reasonable. Service was good inside was nicely decorated, but still seemed a bit unfinished. I will be coming back. My usual spot milk and honey was $7.25 !!!!!(vs $4 here ) for a Matcha latte and didn't taste as good.

I love coffee, so I had to try Milk & Honey! I'm writing this review based only on the coffee,…read moreservice, and decor because I arrived really early, and the pastries were still being put out. I ordered a large iced oat milk latte, and it was good. The iced latte was exactly what I was hoping for. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and made my drink quickly. I enjoyed the decor. It has a comfortable atmosphere, and I can definitely see myself coming back, grabbing a coffee, trying some of the food, and staying awhile to get some work done. If you're in the area or looking for a new coffee spot, I recommend checking out Milk & Honey!

I love the OG Milk & Honey so decided to try the new spot in Bay Ridge. Decor here is super cute,…read moremodern fresh vibes. We were able to find a seat right away, you chose your own seat and order at the counter like the OG spot. When asking for their speciality drinks they were out of almost every ingredient, but they did allow me to create my own speciality drink. I got the Buddha bowl which was amazing!! Perfect fall salad- I loved the roasted chickpeas and sweet potatoes. The farro also made it very filling.

Great coffee and food! Everything is always fresh and…read moredelicious! It's so convenient being in the lobby of my Urby apt. They also have a nice seating area to enjoy your food!

I wanted to take a morning power walk along the staten waterfront. This development of apartments…read moreis called Urby. It's a really cool spot that I've frequented with their variety of restaurants. This particular day I wanted to take a power walk and enjoy a protein packed breakfast. So I headed down to the Americano cafe. It was my first time visiting This restaurant and I couldn't understand why?? lol. This place has such a cool laid back vibe. Reminded me of a cafe in Puerto Rico in isla verde. There are comfy chairs to sit and perhaps do some flex work. It has an outdoor and indoor area. And the food was really good. I had the bacon and eggs with avocado and small salad on the side. I also had the macha lata lata. So good. I will for sure be back to chill and grab a wrap! You should too!!

Walked past and I love a good coffee shop, so I walked in. The ambience was really nice in here…read more Looks like a great place to sit down and enjoy a great drink. They have a lot of cool pastries and things in the menu. The guy behind the counter was also very kind and helped me make a great choice. I decided to try an iced blue raspberry latte it was delicious. If I am ever back in the area will stop in again for sure!

I had to return something to Optimum and discovered this coffee shop. The workers are so nice and…read morepatience with us as we asked several questions about the coffee and the pastries they had. The food is super fresh, and coffee hit the spot everytime! There's plenty of metered parking, but if you want free parking, you need to park a few blocks off the main area. It's cozy cute spot to sit in and enjoy, I'll have to try that when I return because I was in a rush so had to be in and out so the service was top notch speedy, which is definitely a huge plus and the Brooklyn way!

I tried their seasonal special today (peanut butter sesame latte) not going to lie I was…read moredisappointed. The peanut butter wasn't like mixed into the drink it was just peanut butter spread about the cup. An their cold cups and straws are soooo fragile . I had to wait to go home pour my coffee into a mug the scrap the peanut butter off the cup. It's not worth the $9. However, if you need a place to study or get your work done this is the place for you. It's super quit and you see everyone on their laptops as well. Maybe I come back for another seasonal drink, but for now their winter drink didn't hit the spot for me.

I am so late to knowing of this spot. Great pastries and ambiance. Service was good. Will…read moredefinitely be back. On this visit I had the croissant which was a delight.