Stopped by Brazmex after getting my bike fixed at a shop a few doors down. We were looking for…read moresomething yummy to eat and how could you say no to brazilian or mexican food? The restaurant is nice and spacious inside and the front window opens up wide enough to make you feel like you're sitting outside. When we got in the waiter was prompt and got us everything we needed and some. He was so friendly and patient and available to answer all the questions we had. We ended up ordering the chicken soup as an app and it was so refreshing and tasty. I love soup and this was exactly what we wanted. My partner ordered the fish taco and loved it so much. The fish was fresh, flavorful and juicy.. It made me wish I ordered it instead - haha. I ordered the taco dorados and it was good but the chicken lacked seasoning and was kinda dry but everything else was good. I would definitely go back and try other things on the menu.. It was a good experience.

Tried the fried shrimp appetizer with chipotle sauce and the shrimp quesadillas and both were…read moredelicious Staff were very kind as well

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.

They probably have a picture of "Big Brother " on the wall and all the shelves full of "1984" as…read morethis place still demands proof of the jab to eat it's overpriced goodies. Walk a few blocks over to the Public Library for free books and to one of a dozen places to eat.

Interesting small selection of new and used books, including authors from the Rockaways. We saw it…read morewas a cafe / bookstore so we stopped in for a bite and browse. OUCH! $26 for two cheese sandwiches? Either the owners have gotten a huge jump on inflation or this is the best darned cheese sandwich you have ever had in your entire life! I never did find out. I chose a Jill Eisenstadt over the cheesier treat and was on my way.

The food here is delicious!! There's no alcohol served but without a doubt you will be leaving here…read morewith a full and happy belly.

Enjoyable after Valentine's dinner. Clean, bright, good service. Guac was enough to put a real dent…read morein your appetite and nicely presented on a lettuce leaf, which is a bonus that you can roll up at the end and eat. Main meal was Peixe Frito (fish & chips), and Chicken Enchilada with rice and beans. Both were fresh, flavorful and filling.

Really nice people and really good omelette. The wait was a bit long but food made with love.read more

This place is delicious and healthy and worth the wait. Great for breakfast or lunch. I like the…read moresalmon and the greens. They also make their own pineapple ginger juice and bbq sauce. Super nice space!

Wow! I was here last summer and did not leave a review. Came back today and had to make sure that I…read moreleft the review this time. The coffee is so good. I got a pistachio latte. It was excellent. I got too many pistachio eclairs and a pair tart. I also got two croissants: a dark chocolate, and a pistachio. Everything was yummy!!! This place has a great vibe. You can sit inside or outside. The staff is amazing. I will definitely be back when I am in Long Beach

A cute little Italian bakery and cafe. They have So many sweet treats to choose from and so many…read moredifferent drinks that anyone could be satisfied. Their specialty croissants are to die for and I would highly recommend trying. I also got a white mocha which I didn't love but that's because I prefer it extra sweet. Service was amazing and the place has seating and is very clean! Only downside is they aren't open super early or late, but worth it to find time to go!

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 love this coffee shop, I come here whenever I'm in Brooklyn early. It's not priced too high and…read morethe coffee is grounded fresh. I've also tried the matcha is also really good. My bf gets a shake since he doesn't like coffee. In the picture was a strawberry shake sometimes he add protein powder. The service is quick you watch them make your coffee. They have outdoor seating but none inside since it's small but we usually pick up and go.

The Suavamente is so good!!! Lovely local small business and staff are always so friendlyread more

Honestly my favorite cafe in the area because it's so girl coded and the drinks are amazing. This…read morecafe is spacious and the seasonal menu always updates with new drinks. They have two different matcha grades to choose from and I always "forest it" so it comes with maple syrup and cinnamon. The matcha is strong and I love the overall vibe in this store. There is usually a line but the line moves quickly. They also have an adorable stamp card and I always visit whenever i'm in the area.

I loved the vibe of this spot, it is so cute with lots of natural light & the items on the menu all…read moresound good. They have a list of year round items & a couple rotating seasonal lattes that you'll have to wait to see on their wall as well. However, It gets extremely busy there -- so if you're wanting to sit and chit chat with a friend, you might find yourself sitting outside or constantly checking for a chair because it gets busyyyyy in here on weekdays despite the abundant seating, while I do love a little coffee & study session, it really sucked that nearly all of the tables inside were taken by customers with laptops! Perhaps it's better on weekends as they have signs that implement no laptops on weekends. Anyways, onto the orders... My sister and I ordered off the seasonal menu and tried the Strawberry latte, Pistachio latte and a Pistachio Waffle. Unfortunately, I just felt like neither of the lattes were really lived up to the hype. The strawberry latte is literally just strawberry jam layered with milk and a shot of espresso & the pistachio drink was not very sweet or pistachio flavor forward, it had a bit of a nutty taste towards the end, but honestly just tasted a majority like milk. I definitely think it could benefit from more pistachio flavoring or some pistachio cream smeared on the side of the cup. Also, not sure if they use two different roasts for the drinks, but the strawberry tastes much more burnt than the other. The pistachio waffle was probably the best part, but even then, you cannot really mess up on a waffle that is smeared with pistachio butter. Not sure if it is house made though. I didn't like it, but my sister really likes this place, so it is definitely a matter of opinions. I would definitely recommend stopping by & trying it out yourself!