As an avid visitor to Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park, I'm always looking to dine…read moresomewhere new and don't mind walking off the beaten path. When I do this; I usually find " buried restaurant treasure". On a recent visit to Prospect Park, I decided to try a different place and got off the B16 at Caton and Coney Island Avenue. The place: Lark Cafe. I was in a mood to cheat and have a toasted wheat bagel with scallion cream cheese and a Chai. I got almost everything, except, wheat was sold out and chose sesame bagel. As I waited, I wanted to check out the adjoining ice cream shop that sells Jane's ice cream, made in the heart of the Hudson Valley. I will return for a future cheat. Jane's is known for popular flavors as Killer Chocolate, Blue Zoo, Unicorn Cake. My order was ready and one bite of the bagel: heaven! The bagel was toasted to perfection and the scallion cc was delicious. And what a generous schmear! The Chai was light and frothy. As I devoured, patrons around me were typing on their computers enjoying Stumptown coffee and iced tea. LC offers a variety of tasty options: whitefish on a bagel, smoked salmon, cheddar chive biscuits, tea bread, croissants, doughnuts.. The ambience is relaxed and there is a book nook if you need a good read. Lark also hosts private events and for families there are sing along and story times. The service is kind and my bagel was absolutely made with TLC. I left Lark happy and walked straight to Prospect Park. Off the beaten path is always full of nice surprises! "We believe in the power of kindness and of little deeds that make a person's day. We believe in community and creativity. We believe in indulgence and enjoyment. We believe in relaxing and reviving. We believe in good business and good people."- Lark Take B16 Lefferts Garden Bound and get off on Caton Avenue and Coney Island Avenue, @5 minute walk.

I didn't go to Lark Cafe physically but instead ordered from UberEats & was not disappointed. I…read moreordered the lox bagel & it was great- enough lox at a solid price as well. I also got the kale salad & was pleasantly surprised with it- it is hard to make kale taste good but this place successfully managed to do so. The roasted chickpeas & feta was a nice touch. On top of that, the tahini dressing complemented it well. I'd definitely go to this place again.

Everything continues to be amazing here. Drip Coffee, Cappucino, Flat White, croissants, danishes,…read morechocolate chip cookies. You name it and it's always fantastic. Staff are super friendly and accommodating, and I'm happy to say coming here is now part of my daily routine.

The chocolate chip cookie was amazing and so was the barista service. The interior is spacious and…read morehas lot of tables and chairs. But the matcha was watery and bad with no flavor and the ice americano was tangy and not very yummy. The spanish latte tasted good to my man but he like sweet drinks and there's barely coffee coming thru.

That damn iced lavender matcha was so good omg. Staff friendly ... it may have been the owner not…read moresure but I will definitely be back. I've always wanted a coffee shop in this neighborhood, it's so refreshing. Very much worth a try. Will be back for the pastries/sandwiches!

Got the cinnamon roll latte and white chocolate mocha latte and they were both DELICIOUS. Highly…read morerecommend stopping in here!! The owner is so kind and the service is super efficient. Great vibes here!

Hello, I enjoy…read morevisiting Miski Cafe and appreciate the atmosphere and service. I wanted to make a small suggestion. With the recent hot weather, the café has felt quite warm during my visits. Would it be possible to lower the air conditioning or add additional cooling? I think it would make the space more comfortable for customers during the summer months. Thank you for your time and consideration. best regards, N Silva

I absolutely love this little coffee shop! Ive been coming here for a month so far and enjoyed all…read morethe coffees and pastries that I've been trying. I love supporting small businesses especially BIPOC ones and a couple owns this place and they're super nice and welcomes everyone in and makes the place feel super warm and inviting. Their coffee taste like a Puerto Rican coffee with notes of cinnamon and have a lot of good flavor especially during Christmas I was going back for their drip. In terms of pastries my faves are definitely the mitski cake and the brownie. The mitski cake is so moist and fluffy sort of like a carrot cake but softer and fluffier with flavor. The brownie is dense and flavorful of chocolate and it's definitely a chunky one but it's really addicting. I also tried their new Puerto Rican sandwich for breakfast and I tried it with the pork belly and that was so good. I'm glad they started selling more savory stuff too but all their food is made in house which I feel is super special to their culture and how they want to bring back to the community. I am so happy this place opened and I'll be coming back often!

A super cute hidden gem in Park Slope! All of the staff is very friendly and welcoming. The food…read moreand drinks are great, and arrive very quickly. It is a great place to go for a quick, delicious breakfast or lunch.

Breakfast burrito and sandwiches were absolutely delicious and the mocha is one of the best I have…read morehad! Employees were super freindly and the place was cozy and adorable.

Street parking in BK…read more The name got me, then I walked in and the sign got me. Then I spoke with Gael, the owner's son-- he got me. This place is fantastic. Everything ordered was a 10/10. The Abuelita and the matcha lemonade -- so refreshing. The burrito ooof it's so good. Come hungry! Also the pistachio pastry was delicious. I couldn't resist Chismosas, this spot is for you

First time going to coffee & chisme, my boyfriend and I went on a Saturday morning. The staff were…read moreall incredibly friendly and inside is nice and spacious, with a lot of seating options (sometimes hard to find at a coffee shop in the area). I got a cold brew & my bf had an iced latte, they were both delicious. The real showstopper was the breakfast sandwich with a hash brown on top! Great value and really good.

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!

Great coffee, a good selection of gluten free pastries. I had the egg sandwich and the eggs where…read morereally good.

Root Hill Cafe was near our hotel -- lucky us! It's in a cozy neighborhood setting, offering good…read moreoptions with delicious lattes and coffee, and a good assortment of gluten-free and vegan baked goods. The food was very tasty, service is excellent and everyone who works there is very welcoming. We stopped in to grab a small snack, and picked out the Grassroots Bar and a chocolate chip banana bread slice to share. Our consensus was that the Grassroots Bar was incredible and the banana bread was OK, a bit on the dry side. We loved the ambiance and Grassroots Bar so much we made one more stop -- our last stop -- before heading out of town. Yummers.