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

Had an awesome healthy breakfast the other day at Locals Collective over by Rockaway Beach. I got…read morethe breakfast sammy for $12, which consisted of 2 eggs, avocado smash, sprout, tomato, monterey jack cheese and spicy aioli on whole grain toast. I love the surf vibe here. They even rent surf boards, $35 for 2 hours and $60 for 4 hours. How cool is that!? I'll definitely be coming here throughout the summer when hanging out with friends at the beach.

A great place for drinks and food on your way too or from the beach!…read more Our group of 4 went in on a Saturday morning around 11 to grab food and drinks to go. I got the watermelon juice and wrap. The juice was yummy and the wrap was okay but didn't blow me away. I will say that it did come out very quickly despite there being several orders in front of us! The space has plenty of room to sit both inside and out. The workers were also very friendly despite the rush. They also have a bathroom to use if you are a customer. Would recommend!

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!

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!

Sunday morning, I tried pistachio croissant. Wow! It's huge, full of filling, not so sweet &…read moreperfect for my coffee. I will be back to order again pistachio croissant with pistachio latte.

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!

Right on the corner of a busy street with good pastries to offer but just ok coffee. I did finish…read moreit but it was a tad bit watery. Nice seatings inside and friendly staff.

Such a cute, small cafe in Bergen Beach!…read more We were in search of a new local coffee spot and decided to give Highly Grounded a try. We loved their house made syrups - they tasted fresh & you're definitely able to tell it isn't the cheap store bought stuff. During this visit we tried the Suavemente Latte & Raspberry Mocha - both had the perfect amount of sweetness and were the perfect morning pick-me-up. For the price, it's comparable to a large chain coffee shop like Starbucks, but I would much rather support local (like this one!)

Without a doubt, this has to be one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had at a coffee bar ever…read moreand I am not exaggerating. The vibe was chill and barista/owner could not have been nicer. He was giving me little coffee samples along with telling me about the different types of coffee they offered. He literally could teach a master class in coffee. Such a wonderful human being. I ended up getting a lightly iced Suave Mente, which was 2 shots of espresso, a heaping spoonful of Nutella and steamed milk of your choice. I chose oat milk. The texture was perfectly frothy, just the way I like it and the taste was smooth, sweet and sublime. I plan on returning to buy a bag of the local coffee beans to French press at home and try a slice of the lemon almond cake that looked wonderful. Great experience here today.

Brown Butter Banana (Kago) Matcha Latte - 10/10! The banana flavor really complements the rest of…read morethe drink well and doesn't feel too sweet either. Line was almost to the door when I came in Sunday afternoon but they move fastttt - definitely looked more of a wait than it was! Looking forward to trying more specialty drinks

A slight walk, further from Austin street, is totally worth it. Unique selections and a comfortable…read moreindoor space with books for reading. The line was fairly long for a Sunday afternoon! I got the pistachio hojiacha latte, while my friend got the black sesame latte. Personally, i would stick to a standard hojicha but I do enjoy a daring combo. Overall an enjoyable experience.