We only came for some cocktails and a lil snack and we're met by some very unfriendly staff. We waited around as servers and staff stared at us and gave us no direction. I saw a table open up and asked if we could take it and was met with some attitude. I had the espresso martini and it was well balanced and frothy. The fries were also crispy and not too oily. The service, however, continued to be terrible as our staff never really came to us and I had to physically flag and find staff to get our bill then subsequently flag to pay... read more

AMAZING brunch! I came here with 3 friends on a Sunday mid-day and the place was packed! They have both indoor and outdoor seating available; luckily we did not have to wait! We ordered the fruit salad and ricotta pancakes to share, along with the Moroccan scramble and steamed mussels. Everything was super fresh and delicious. I had the crop top cocktail which was amazing! The service was fantastic! Kevin was our waiter and he was able to give us recommendations on popular dishes. Our food came out super quickly and piping hot. Sometimes, with popular restaurants, I feel rushed through my meal, however this was not the case here. We were able to enjoy our meal and linger after our meal was over without being pushed out. Check this place out for a quality brunch! Make sure to get there early and beat the lines as they don't take reservation and it gets crowded. read more

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Five leaves is my place to indulge! The food is scrumptious. The energy is lively and the service is always on point! It's a quaint place and filled with warmth. read more

Honestly a little disappointed by my visit here today. I was really excited to try this spot for brunch so I made the trip to give it a try. It opens at 10am. I was the second person in line to order at the coffee window. You then go seat yourself, so it's first come first serve. I ordered a coffee and the ricotta pancakes. Even though I was the 2nd person to order for the day, it took a solid 30 minutes to get my food? Not sure why it took so long. The pancakes themselves were also a bit disappointing unfortunately. Pretty tasteless. The only saving grace was the syrup (which I wish they gave more of). Oh well. Maybe the other food items are better and they were just having a rough morning for service. read more

Five Leaves - Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely delicious!!! Definitely worth every single delicious bite!! Must have the Moroccan Scramble. All the flavors was executed perfectly. Excellent menu!! I ate the entire portion. Loved it all!! Mint green tea was great. Didn't clash with my phenomenal dish. Hats off to the chef and this establishment. Bravo!! Clapping uncontrollably!! This should be a must go to place when in Brooklyn. I will be returning when I'm in the area!!! read more

Five Leaves - Delicious Moroccan scramble - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been meaning to try Five Leaves for the longest time (perhaps YEARS) and now I have finally fulfilled my goal! I must thank my dearest sister for highly recommending this place. The location is somewhat out of my way BUT it is worth the travel. We love the atmosphere and vibe here! The food and drinks are delicious! The staff is welcoming! My husband and I couldn't have been more pleased with everything during our brunch here. I ordered the Ricotta Pancakes and a Latte. Loved the fluffy and tasty pancakes and loved the design on the Latte!! It is a win win situation hehe The fruits are super fresh too! My husband enjoyed his Tuna Banh Mi with Truffle Fries (additional cost). Wish Five Leaves can be my everyday go-to brunch spot. But too bad for my busy life with work and kids. *shrugs* What needs improvement? The service could be faster. The food took a while to be served and we were both very hungry BUT IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT THOUGH! TIP: Make sure you arrive earlier than your expected arrival time because it gets packed very quickly on weekends. Only complaint is the flys inside! #dislike read more

One of my favorite brunch spot in Brooklyn. It is a nice and cozy restaurant that has endless people waiting to snag a seat because you cannot reserve a table in advance . Though I have not visited during COVID - my experience is solely based on pre-COVID brunch outings. I always order the ricotta pancakes with honeycomb butter. The pancakes are fluffy and delicious. Whenever I crave pancakes, this is my go to spot. I have also tried the Moroccan scramble - it's okay not as memorable. read more

Five Leaves - Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food is delicious the service is good, The only issue is how tight the space is it feels like you'll elbow people at the next table when cutting your food... read more

Five Leaves got me missin' my study abroad days in Melbourne! Aussie brekkie, oi oi oi. We started out with turmeric lattes (milk options: almond and whole) and ordered the coconut milk mussels to whet our appetites. That dish was definitely our favorite--I would get that dish again. The curry was sweet with a hint of sour, which made for a very satisfying flavor. The chopped up sourdough chunks and beautiful garnishing really accentuated all of the flavors that left us salivating for more. I got the grain bowl which came with two poached eggs and radishes, whereas the bf got their burger and added an egg to it. He really liked the burger and said it was juicy and perfectly made. Their fries are crisp and tasty too. I was not too fond of the grain bowl, as I felt that there should have been more yummy veggies and things going on. It was filling, but left me wanting more of it. They used chimichanga sauce for the grain bowl--very tasty and delicious! In all, the food was outstanding and definitely the best part. However, the too-close-for-comfort proximity of seating and my lackluster grain bowl left me feeling slightly disappointed. The servers were all very busy all the time, and our gal was sweet and non-imposing. I love how everyone working here looks like an ad for a farm-to-table magazine or something. Luckily, we came during lunch and didn't have to deal with any wait, so I thought the entire experience was well worth it. However, I can see that having to wait 1+ hours would definitely change the entire experience. This is definitely a great place to go for a "nicer breakfast/brunch" with your friends or guests. The food selections are wide and because they are on the pricier side, more fresh and flavorful. read more

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Five Leaves was an amazing brunch place. The Moroccan Scramble had such a unique flavor and was so filling. I can't wait to go back to try their sticky date pudding. read more

Five Leaves - Moroccan Scramble & Crispy Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was good but some waitress was attitude and forgot the order. We did not stay long and less than 3 minutes after we finished eating, the waitress immediately billed us without even finishing our drinks. read more

So freaking good. The ricotta pancakes, the cocktails, and the endive salad was great. Love the interior style and flower bouquets inside. Such a bomb little joint! read more

Five Leaves - Ricotta pancakes!!! - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've never written a bad review for any restaurant but my experience at Five Leaves today is among the worst I've ever had. I had 2 bites of the Ricotta Pancakes when I felt a sharp cut on the inside of my mouth. I spit out the food and fished a long piece of rigid plastic out of my throat. I ran to the bathroom (my mouth was bleeding). When we finally got the attention of the waitstaff, they were very cavalier about it. "Oh yeah looks like plastic or glass". They offered to re-make the pancakes, which I declined. I was startled and grateful that it didn't become fully lodged in my throat. They took the pancakes off of the bill at least read more

Five Leaves - Rigid plastic in pancakes - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food is good....need another restroom though. People taking to long and managers kept knocking on door. Annoying but if you feel like waiting 20 minutes for a stall by all means this is your place. read more

Mussels were great. Brussel sprouts. Done well Broccoli rabe were excellent. Not bitter. Seared tuna w tabule w Meyer lemons was amazing. Cracked Black rice egg was awesome. I love that! read more

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Always very packed for brunch unless you go before 11am. Recommended by a friend and came here for their pretty pancakes. It was a bit dry but overall not bad. Good for sharing read more

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I've eaten here a few times and the food is expensive and mediocre with long waits. I actually had one of the worst NYC dining experiences here when a giant and I mean GIANT cockroach wondered onto the booth where my friend and I were sitting. Being understanding New Yorkers, we alerted the wait staff about its presence. It must have been poisoned or something because it wouldn't move. A waitress calmly asked us to get up and she smashed the massive bug in front of us, then we sat back down throughly disgusted. We thought that we'd get our meal comped or at least our cocktails for being discreet during the ordeal but we got nothing! Not even a sorry. This place is pathetic. read more

I ordered the kale salad, which really impressed me both with flavor and size. The interior was cute, but I felt like the music was one notch too loud, for a restaurant at least. Our server was very nice, but our food (2 plates) took ~45 minutes. It seemed the kitchen was backed up from takeout orders, but I still found it frustrating, especially without having received any communication on the delay. read more

We were def looking forward to coming here for brunch. When walking up to Five Leaves it was extremely packed inside and out. The music was pumping. We were super lucky and scored the only empty table in the place! The brunch gods are on our side! When walking into FL they have a huge bar on the right and seats on the left. The atmosphere is relaxed and the decor is boat like, old maps and such on the wall. They have a large menu. We ordered cold brew to start. They have simple syrup to make it easy to sweeten our cold coffee. For Brunch, we started as an app with ricotta with fresh honey comb, fig and toasted raisin bread. This was fresh but rather plain and basic. It was a good start. For breakfast I ordered the breakkie two eggs with mushrooms, hash browns, bacon and toast. I must say this was amazing. The hash browns were deep fried and crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Seasoned perfectly. Mushrooms were delicious. Eggs were amazing! We ordered ricotta pancakes with fruit. The pancakes were super fluffy and delicious. Perfectly cooked! The butter is flavored and the syrup is real. You can't ask for anything more! Five Leaves is a def great brunch spot. A must try. Parking is some what difficult (316) read more

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I love this place! The food is really good and never disappoints. I can be a bit of a wait, especially on the weekends, but I think it's worth it. It's nice to sit outside on the corner and people watch. The only thing I will say is the staff is nice but def I truly rush you to get out of there. I've had the same waitress a few times and she is constantly coming to the table to try and move you along. It feels rushed and unenjoyable. I feel like I need to keep ordering things just to be able to sit there and take my time. I understand because the restaurant is busy and they want to turn over tables, but it makes the dining experience feel rushed. read more

Five Leaves - Chopped Black Kale Salad, Truffle Fries - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I used to love this place. I came back to visit the first time since COVID-19 hit, and brought my daughter with me. When I asked the server what bread I could get, he told me only sourdough and 7 grain. Later on I found from another waiter that there was also a cranberry pecan option, so I asked if I could switch to the sweet toast and the lady kindly agreed. When my dish came, it looked yummy but the toast wasn't cranberry pecan so I politely asked whether I could still switch. They brought the dish back, and it came back with this burned toast that is cover in black. Though I understand that there were some back and forth and not ideal on a busy Sunday, I don't think this burned bread should have been serve to any customer... I have to say that I was completely surprised and disappointed... the waiter already looked impatient so I didn't ask to have the bread replaced. I gave my daughter everything else other than this toast, and she liked the food and wanted us to revisit. I just hope that they will not serve this bread like this again. I have to give 2 star for this visit, though I still hope next time it will be a better experience read more

Five Leaves - Cranberry pecan bread - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yummmy yummy yummyyyy! Came here for breakfast, and loved it! Ordered an almond milk cappuccino and it was divine. My only critique is there was no available cinnamon. My boyfriend and I sat outside (even though it's December) I got the Breakiiee with avocado & grilled chorizo DELICIOUS doesn't even cut it. My boyfriend got the Ricotta Pancakes with a side of THICK cut bacon, let me tell you this bacon was THICK! His pancakes were fluffy and light, topped with strawberries and bananas. This was a lovely way to start the day, thank you Five Leaves! read more

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Don't plan to work remotely here. I've gone to Five Leaves for drinks a couple of times. The watermelon margarita that they only seem to have 4 months out of the year is one of the best. I haven't had a meal here and figured today would be a good time to sit down for a bit. I went to do some work out of this place at **11 in the morning** and was told they have a "no laptop policy." I was sat next to a woman who was reading a book by herself and don't really see the difference, but they can have whatever policy they'd like and I was in the middle of my work day, so I left. I can understand this if it's approaching dinner rush and/or there's a line of people waiting, but they had plenty of open seats. It's really quite insane from a business perspective and makes me not want to return going forward -- disappointing. read more

Love it here . Simple, comfort food and ricotta pancakes are always on their menu . Been coming here for quite a while and still have not been disappointed . Thanks guys read more

Loud and imposible to see the menu and we felt unwelcome. Maybe because it was a Friday but we will not return.

This is a nice spot for brunch. The service was good as well as the food. Our orders had us stuffed and satisfied. The table could have been a bit more spacious but all was well. read more

Five Leaves - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Standard brunch with a twist. I'm tired of brunch places that serve the usual stuff with small variations, but this is one of the better places and had some standout dishes. First, I have to say the tumeric latte was INCREDIBLE. One of the best breakfast beverages I've ever had. I think they must use fresh tumeric - I've tried replicating it home since it was so good. For dishes, the Moroccan Scramble was definitely the standout. The middle-eastern toppings made this absolutely delicious, without being overpowering. The frittata and hash browns were also well-made, but the Scramble was my favorite. Also as a side note, they're also also taking part in a beautiful initiative (https://www.familymeal.recipes/) that's raising money for NYC restaurant employees. Another plus for restaurants looking out for workers. read more

This is the first time since COVID, we went to my favorite brunch place in Brooklyn. They only have outdoor seating, some seats with tent have heating lamp. Everything is take out, you order from the coffee window. The truffle fries is soooo good, it is a must. The avocado toast with a bit citrus twist is very refreshing. We added a scrambled egg on the side, buttery fluffy egg is amazing as always! read more

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It's on a nice location, right near a subway station. The restaurant is a little small, and it was pretty packed. However, the wait was fair. And there are some stores to check out while waiting. The food quality was good. Friends and I loved the breakfast set and mushroom toast that we ordered. I personally love the mushroom toast. It was well moisturized and served with spinach. It is a good veggiterian breakfast option. We shared the ricotta pancakes. The portion was too much for us for only one person I finish the entire place. I personally feel it would be a good dessert option for 2-4 people to share together. read more

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I got the VG burger and it tasted amazing. Everything about it was good! Service was okay but the place was very busy so that's probably why. About that it might be a little bit of a wait to get seated. read more

I been there two times because I just move in to the neighborhood and I have seen enough they just don't care at all they racist too because I'm Latino I'm not white I set at the bar. I'm a bartender I work in the industry and I work for the best chef in the world I know what service and hospitality means two bartenders females having a conversation without paying attention to the guest I set at the bar it's was two more people empty restaurant but they ignore you they more focused touching they hair and focus in the conversation they having I ask for the five lives burger medium and I'm waiting and waiting and waiting and nobody go to the kitchen and check on your food at all they keep talking and touching they long hairs so nasty finally after 30 or 40 minutes waiting for my food my food arrived and guess what she order the wrong burger I ask for the manager to complain and the avoid my request I left and they say ok thank you for the horrible experience I left hungry and very disappointed I will call help department on them for touching they hair and serve food like this so disgusting read more

I came to Five Leaves for brunch at around 11:30am because I heard the Ricotta Pancakes were good. When we got here, it was really packed and it reminded me of Ruby's Cafe. The wait time to brunch indoors was around 45 minutes to an hour which was very long. However, there was no wait time to brunch outdoors so we opted for that and there was great natural lighting. It was quite cold, but the "cold didn't bother us anyways." There was another group that dined outdoors as well, so we braved the cold together. We ordered the Ricotta Pancakes ($16) which was filled with pancakes with honeycomb butter, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and a small cup of 100% pure maple syrup; and the Big Breakkie ($16) which came with two eggs of any style, hash browns, whole wheat toast, and a choice of two sides such as avocado, fried tomatoes, sautéed kale, sautéed mushrooms, hash browns, grilled chorizo, housemade baked beans, and thick cut bacon. Our food took a while to come. The service wasn't that great here, but the staffs were friendly. I got the Ricotta Pancakes and the pancakes were huge. I could only finish 3/4 of it. The dish was presented very nicely. The fruits that accompanied the dish were fresh. The pancakes, however, was quite a disappointment. The pancakes were dry and even with syrup, it was still dry. The honey comb butter at the top of the pancakes didn't help much. My brother got the Big Breakkie. He chose to have sunny-side up eggs and chose housemade baked beans and grilled chorizo as sides. He said that the plate was pretty good. The eggs were perfect to his liking, the hash browns were crispy, the toast was buttery, grilled chorizo was tasty, and the housemade baked beans were not that bad. It was very filling for him. Overall, I don't think I would wait for a long time just to brunch at this place. The dishes were quite expensive for the taste of it. I have had better with reasonable priced, tasty food for brunch. read more

Five Leaves - Top: Big Breakkie ($16) & Bottom: Ricotta Pancakes ($16) - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Five Leaves is an adorable spot for brunch in Brooklyn. The hustle and bustle of this cafe type restaurant makes one nostalgic when people watching from the outdoor seating. My friends and I enjoyed our cute brunch here, as well as the yummy food. The service was decently quick too considering how busy the restaurant was on this Saturday afternoon. I got the Moroccan scramble with a nice cup of coffee and was very satisfied with my meal. The dish was indeed flavorful for brunch, and the toast underneath the eggs was scrumptious. Coffee was easily downed too. Overall, a great brunch experience in Brooklyn on such a nice beautiful day! read more

Five Leaves - Moroccan scramble - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow! My first time at Five Leaves and the food was so good! My friend and I shared the French dip sandwich and the big breakkie with mushrooms and bacon. The French dip was my favorite. The broth almost tasted like pho which was such a good combination. Everyone that worked there was so friendly, especially the folks behind the bar. Such a cozy atmosphere and delicious coffee. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

Five Leaves - French Dip - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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One of the first places to get an amazing hamburger in Greenpoint. Nice because it's just off the park. I'm sick of truffle flavor, but the truffle fries are delicious if you love truffle oil. (Sidenote.: Heath ledger used to be a partner.) read more

I went for the ricotta pancakes & they don't disappoint. The service is also really good staff is friendly & attentive. I've had eggs & their mushrooms which I loveeeee. It's been years and the place still remains popular for a reason. Always lovely. read more

Let me start by saying this is in a part of Brooklyn that I'm not convinced is really New York. The native NYer population here is like 4.8%. Felt like I was on another planet tbh. I had to hop on like three trains to get here, all to catch a graffiti exhibit that wasn't even open. To say I was hangry is an understatement. All I kept reading about on the reviews was the GD pancakes. So eff it, bring on the pancakes. They def weren't the standard pancakes. Super fluffy and filling. And whatever butter that was on top, give me like six more scoops of that. They gave me this thimble of syrup that soaked up like half a pancake so that wasn't ideal. But I wasn't disappointed. If the bananas were sautéed, it would've made the dish next level. Basically gimme more sugar. Side note: I am not easily impressed musically but I have to give a tip of the cap to whoever designed the playlist. Never thought I'd hear Ill Al Skratch & Masta Ace during brunch. Kudos! read more

Five Leaves - Ricotta Pancakes - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pet friendly restaurant and open for breakfast. My friend and I walk my dog to GreenPoint and my friend is hungry so I bring her to five leaves because I know they have a seat outside and my dog can sit with us. We share breakfast with two eggs over easy, hash browns, sautéed kale and medium rare steak. Of course! We also have couple morning drinks mimosa and bloody marry. Service is super friendly and my dog enjoy sitting next to us with some treats. read more

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We ordered as a group of three, only one of the dishes arrived, it was good and well prepared. We waited an hour and twenty minutes for the other two dishes and nothing. When we had already given up, I asked for the check and they charged all the dishes. When I asked them to remove the two (which had never arrived) they took the bill and brought the two dishes (already cold and one of the sandwiches with the salad, bread and fries wilted). Honestly it wasn't what I expected, paying $25 for a hamburger and it to take an hour and a half to arrive like that, it's not worth it. There are places with the same price where the quality of the food is as good or better and you will still get good service. read more

Food was great, nice atmosphere, unique style of hasbrowns which were delicious. Their turmeric latte was very tasty my wife enjoyed the mint tea a lot! read more

Five Leaves - Turmeric latte Mint Green tea - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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