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    Café Lakay

    4.7 (9 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Sandy F.

    Hey there....coming to you with a great review of this quaint and lovely coffee shop. I love when my friends recommend a spot for me to visit and this was at the top of my list. A beautiful Tuesday afternoon lead me here and Cafe LaKay with its vibrant yellow decor was like a ray of sunshine. First let me say that it's been just a little over a year since they've opened their doors to the neighborhood and I can tell that they have their stream of regular customers. The owner, Daphne (hope I spelled that right) is very delightful and so is her assistant. I ordered the Passion fruit juice as well as a Matcha Lemonade (it's not in the menu) but my friend says it's to die for. I also bought a red velvet chocolate chip cookie. Let me say this, Daphne made those drinks with love. She took her time to make them and before pouring them into the cups, she poured a little for herself to taste test. I mean...who does that? No one ! This just shows the effort and dedication to satisfying her customers. She made sure I tasted it before I left to make sure it didn't need any adjustments and it didn't. It was perfectly delicious and refreshing. The cookie was delicious as well and I'm a baker so I should know. With all that being said, it's definitely the perfect spot to stop in for a cup of coffee, tea, juice and pair it with the amazing pastries they have for the day. Eat, drink and enjoy!

    Cristall G.

    Absolutely love this neighborhood cafe! The service is always really friendly and welcoming. The staff is legit like talking to your neighbors or family. They have a great variety of drinks both hot and cold. There is definitely something for everyone. The decor is so nice and chic and it is always clean and well kept. This cafe is a small nook in the area but has a big impact. They have seating both inside and outside. Oh, get a Haitian pattie...smoke herring to be exact. Very tasty.

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    Nelle C.

    Such a cute, quiet, and clean café just off the busy-ness of Flatbush Ave. During my first and only visit, I ordered a cinnamon toast chai and a spinach patty. Both were delightful, the spinach pastry so much in fact, that I ordered a second one to share with my Mom. Today, my Mom decided to buy a couple of the same patties for me, but they didn't taste as good as the first time! i was a bit disappointed at the decline in tastiness, but i may give them another try this week. My chai was wonderful, and i feel instantly more peaceful walking in. Overall, Café Lakay is a nice little gem in the neighborhood. i also love the décor!

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    Amazing! The breakfast and matcha are delicious!!! The matcha tastes so good it tastes like cream! So yum!!

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    Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

    Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

    4.0
    (866 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    3.75 It's been a few years since I went here. I remembered…read moregetting a large chocolatey sundae which I needed to share with one of my sons. This time, we took the F train to Carroll St, walked by a quiet residential area and some busier streets. We ordered and paid by the entrance, given a number and looked for seats. Tables for 4, and along the long counter in the front area; small counter for 3, and 2 round tables in the back, where the restroom also is. Got a reg scoop of Coffee bean- small scoop, with specks of coffee; and a Warm brownie sundae - small for the price of almost $17- 1 regular scoop of ice cream, flanked by brownie (was good, soft and warm), covered with fudge. Asked for whipped cream and cherry on the side. Missing the shaved chocolate. Atmosphere is not lively for a soda fountain but I loved the decor/old pharmacy items. Employees were just working, with straight-faces/no smiles.

    We came here on a recent summer Sunday afternoon on a whim after reading some positive reviews of…read morethe place as we were in the neighborhood. We ordered the egg cream (as it was award winning according to their wall), the black and white milk shake and coffee. The black and white milk shake was definitely the best of what we ordered. It was fresh and had a homemade taste. The chocolate had a richness to it. I would definitely come back to try the other items on the menu like the sundae. The place itself has a rather old timey vibe to it, which makes it quaint. The service was fast and friendly. If you're in the area I would definitely recommend checking out Brooklyn Farmacy.

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    Laser Wolf

    Laser Wolf

    4.4
    (523 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$$$

    Honestly worth the hype. I love the premade platter of 10…read moreauthentic goodies with a variety of textures and flavors: there's sour, tangy, soft, crunchy and more! Honestly by the time our entree came we weee already so full. Their pita is so soft and it's free refills. Would highly recommend and you can't go wrong with the view. One negative is that one of the two hostess was a little rude. We stayed at the hotel and came up the hotel elevators to the rooftop which arrived right at the entrance and her first greeting to us was that we were in the way which we couldn't help as that's were the elevator was...

    Laser Wolf Went to…read morean Israeli rooftop skewer restaurant in Brooklyn named after a wealthy butcher, a fictional character in the Tony award winning musical Fiddler on the Roof. Founding chef is a James Beard awardee. Wonderful literary references aside, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The assortment of unlimited salatim, Hebrew for salad, was enjoyable and easily filed me without the guilt of overeating. And the view of the Manhattan skyline from the restaurant is just splendid. And one caveat, this Israeli meal is my small reminder that we should never judge or be judged by the actions of governments or political leaders. Humanity is always bigger than politics. Hatred becomes dangerous when we stop seeing people as individuals and start judging entire groups. History has shown us where that can lead. This is a reminder to myself and to anyone seeking peace and love (Channeling George Harrison and John Lennon, still have a bit of beatlemania from my Liverpool trip ). Let's explore each other's culture to have a better understanding of the wonderful people behind each dish, poem, dance, painting, song, customs, etc... #curious_eater #peaceandlove

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    Platter with dips etc
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    The Chocolate Room

    The Chocolate Room

    4.3
    (702 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    It's never too crowded or empty when I visit. It's 'the chocolate room' but the smell of chocolate…read moredoesn't hit you in the face like a brick when you enter the shop. It's pleasant. The staff are nice, relaxed. It's a nice spot to get something to sip on and catch up with a friend. Get some cupcakes to go if there are any left.

    Cute spot for a sweet break. Coffee, sweets of all kinds, chocolates, and baked goods are on the…read moremenu. Seating space (not a lot of it, so I imagine it can get packed on busy times) and bathrooms on premises. Hot chocolate was delicious. We got the spiced dark chocolate and the spices were overwhelming. Get dark chocolate without spices. The extra dollar for marshmallow made the chocolate even sweeter, so it was overwhelming and I wouldn't recommend. But. The extra dollar for whipped cream would be nice because the their homemade whipped cream isn't sweet, so it will just thicken up the drink and give you that extra texture oooomph that you'll appreciate. Torino cafe is basically coffee added to any hot chocolate of your choice. That was tasty with dark chocolate. You definitely tasted the coffee and it was less thick than regular hot chocolate (which was on a thinner, sippier side). You can sample ice cream to make your selection. It's all very sweet, so if you're looking for a less sweet option go with Belgian dark chocolate flavor. For a $18 banana split you get three scoops of ice cream and a caramelized banana. Not a big portion for such hefty price. The tiny addition of toppings didn't make this banana split come together into a cohesive dish. Would get something else next time. Definitely not a good deal. Young lovely girls at the cashier were super friendly and accommodating. The not so young gentleman with a mustache who brought our order to the table was very dismissive and rude when we asked him to please bring us a correct order (he carried multiple orders and was harried to be done delivering them and barked something incoherent at us when we asked for help).

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    Dark Chocolate Pecan Square. Outstanding
    Dark Chocolate Pecan Square. Outstanding
    Dark Chocolate Pecan Square. Outstanding
    Dark Chocolate Pecan Square. Outstanding
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    Malai

    Malai

    4.3
    (326 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Wow such an unexpected, unique ice cream shop you can only find in New York! Found it while walking…read morein boreum hill, and I was curious about malai ice cream. I was thinking to myself, could it be like Kulfi? Turns out yes! It's even better with the flavor assortment and consistency! They had fun combos like saffron pistacho, rose pistachio, mango and cream etc. we got the saffron pistacho and mango & cream split combo for $8.50 and hmmmm it was so good! Both flavors were distinct. I loved the mango one as it actually tasted like Indian mangoes and the pistacho one actually tasted like kulfi. The consistency is imo so much better than gelato. It's creamy and melts in your mouth. The ambiance is cosy, lots of people just hanging out like at a 3rd space. The attention to decor is really good, the walls and ceilings also have this classy look and feel. The service was great. They let me try 2 flavors, and my husband 1. You could also buy pints, if you'd like. Overall, 10/10 spot. Would 100% recommend!

    This review is super overdue!! But Malai was memorable enough that I want to make a note of this…read moreplace so I remember to visit it for my next NY trip. I had heard of this indian inspired ice cream place and was on my list to try out whenever I am in the area. They have unique and seasonal indian inspired flavors which I typically love.. On this trip I tried the rose cinnamon almond flavor which was really nice and orange fennel which i loved.. it has a right amount of sweetness and creaminess. there were some other flavors that I wanted to try but that will be for my next visit!

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    Vegan Mango and Cardamom Yogurt Soft Serve Swirl (~$6) on Waffle Cone (+$2)
    Vegan Mango and Cardamom Yogurt Soft Serve Swirl (~$6) on Waffle Cone (+$2)
    Mango Lassi soft serve
    Mango Lassi soft serve
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