Hungry Ghost

I love Russo's. Their sandwiches always hit. I typically get the Italian combo cause why not? You…read morereally can't go wrong with any of their options. I always opt in for hot peppers and man do they taste great. The service is always fast and kind. Inside, it's your typical deli counter, keep it moving.

Ok everyone in Beautiful Parkslope or anywhere else I love this old school Italian deli. The food…read morehere is phenomenal, fresh, flavorful just old school. I love the seafood salad oh gosh so fresh what party in my mouth. There is a large selection of fresh cheese, meats, salads (artichoke salad is so delicious) etc. just go there is an amazing vibe

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Simple Loaf Bakehouse

4.6(117 reviews)

The breakfast sandwich was so good - one of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. The ambiance…read moreof the place is top notch. There are so many seats out back, including an outdoor patio area. In addition, there is a restroom for customers. I can't wait to come back and try their pastries which all looked so good.

Cute bakery in Park Slope located right off 5th Ave and near JJ Byrne Playground…read more Loves: + Good selection of pastries: croissants ($5+), kouign amann ($5.75), trip choc muffins ($4.75), biscuits, cookies, babka, and more! + Good meal options too (eg. sandwiches, quiche, salads, etc) + Nice location + Indoor, backyard, and front patio seating + Friendly and chill staff This place is popular and they do sell out of items, so the earlier you arrive (before 11am), the more options you will have. :)

Kouign Amann, Pasteis de Nata, Traditional Croissant, Lemon Poppy Seeds Muffin

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Sourdough Boule

1 of 1 Sandwich

4.5(16 reviews)

0.4 mi•Park Slope

Went in. Found a sandwich that sounded great (well, found more than one, but had to make a single…read morechoice for lunch). Damn it was good. I mean -- juicy, meaty, spicy, huge. Bread with perfect heft. Proportions just right. But the best part? In the paper roll-up, which one always uses to walk away with a sandwich, these crazy bastards wrapped a plate! Talk about thinking of everything to make this log of flavor the perfect midday meal. It ain't cheap -- what is today under the current regime? -- but with all that homemade and well-selected content -- it's terrific.

Very good bread. Good vibes and a good atmosphere in the store. Service was fast and friendlyread more

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Dr. Browns lineup

5th Avenue Market & Deli

4.4(141 reviews)

0.7 mi•Park Slope

Great bodega on 5th and sackett. Reasonable prices and…read moreselections. Decent deli/grill . Fast service. Tightly packed conv. Store.

Consistently the best…read more Best delivery time Best 24/7 Best Fries Best Service Quality

Say hello to "The Godfather"! It's a solid hero!

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La Villa Pizza

3.9(646 reviews)

0.9 mi•Park Slope

My family and I are here at least once a week, sometimes more. All of the waiters and staff are…read morewonderful, and the food is consistently amazing. I bring everyone here that comes to visit us! My son can make a meal of the table bread on its own. We had Freddie today as our waiter, and he did a great job as always! They are always so kind to my young son and so accommodating. So lucky to have this wonderful restaurant in our neighborhood!

Establishment is very modern although staff seems somewhat bothered to service its customers. It's…read moreway pricey and food is not that tasty. Your regular pizza shop will do much better. Sadly new management doesn't always equate to better service.

Brick oven! Actually, there are 2 of them!

Focaccia Bread

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Brooklyn DOP

4.3(113 reviews)

0.8 mi•Park Slope

Got a TGTG order here. 11/10 I'd do it again…read more Brooklyn DOP actually originated as a pandemic business where my friend's personal trainer started baking pizzas outside of his Greenwood Heights apartment. When the hype got large enough, the owner decided to start a pizzeria and the rest is not history. This is one of the more worthwhile TGTG orders to me. Their pizza is SOOO perfectly crisp and charred, and actually is one of the closest pizzas that reminds me of the famous originals in Napoli.

Brooklyn DOP is a prime example of what happens when a pandemic lockdown, a dough obsession, and an…read moreinability to sit still all collide. We visited as a stop on Scott's Pizza Bus Tour, which meant we were actively evaluating it against some of the best pizza in the city. Evaluating pizza on a tour is tricky because excellence becomes relative when you are eating multiple high-end pies in a single afternoon. According to Scott, Brooklyn DOP began in founder Thomas Ardito's apartment during the 2020 lockdowns. With his primary work on pause, he started baking pizza and selling pies through Instagram to pay his rent. People kept ordering. His friend Jason D'Amelio joined the effort, and what started as an apartment project turned into pop-ups and eventually a brick-and-mortar shop on 5th Avenue in Park Slope. That is a considerably more compelling origin story than a corporate franchise business plan. The setup in Park Slope includes a quiet back courtyard, which offered a comfortable spot for our group to sit, eat, and recover between stops. It feels relaxed and distinctly Brooklyn without trying too hard to remind you where you are. The pizza itself is very good. The crust strikes a proper balance between a crisp bottom and a chewy interior. The toppings are handled with care, from the crushed tomatoes to the fresh mozzarella. This is dough crafted by people who take fermentation seriously rather than relying on pre-packaged shortcuts. On its own merits, the pizza is a solid 4.5 stars. Unfortunately for Brooklyn DOP, it was competing on a tour against places operating on another plane. It is an excellent pie, but it was not the single slice that caused the entire tour to fall silent in collective awe. Still, that is an aggressive standard to hold against any local shop. Brooklyn DOP offers a great courtyard, a serious approach to dough, and a standout product. Landing just shy of five stars says far more about the sheer volume of elite pizza we ate that day than it does about the shop itself. Four stars. And if you are not spending the afternoon riding around New York with Scott Wiener eating pizza at some of the finest pizza joints the 5 boroughs have to offer, you can probably bump that half-star back up.

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Nona Mena (grandma) and DOP Sicicilian

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Lotus Vietnamese Sandwiches

3.9(290 reviews)

0.8 mi•Park Slope

Lotus Vietnamese - good prices, portions and overall quality. I tried their shrimp rolls and…read morevermicelli salad with a bubble tea. They offer tea without added sugar if you request it. I like the way they prepare the food - very neat and clean. Their large bubble tea is large! Lots of tapioca too, they don't skimp on the extras.

I've only gotten takeout from this place, but the food is pretty decent. I like their classic bánh…read moremì, and the boba is surprisingly good too for a bánh mì spot!

1.3 mi•Gowanus, Park Slope

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Grilled pork banh mi, spicy

Room 205

4.5(33 reviews)

This a cute place in parkslope Brooklyn to have coffee or tea. Today this coffee lady had ice…read morestrawberry hibiscus ice tea. It was so refreshing plus they served in a beautiful glass. Next time ice coffee

Stopped in here quick for a bite and I decided to try the mushroom and parmesan quiche. It was out…read moreof this world. Definitely stop by here when in Brooklyn for tasty food and great ambiance. Also, Ovie who was working the counter when I went was so nice and fun to talk to.

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Velvette Brew

4.3(84 reviews)

"Velvette Brew is a beloved neighborhood cafe roaster where quality craftsmanship meets genuine…read morecommunity connection specializing in thoughtfully roasted coffee and tea paired with fresh pastries" Here's the thing.. coffee places are not just coffee places.. they are gatherings where we purchase coffee but there is a human connection. We come to sit, talk, share stories, our personal experiences and of course sip a fabulous beverage. I'm seeing this more and more as I visit fabulous coffee places.. Konditori, Villager, Bakeri, Hidden Grounds, and now Velvette Brew. First, the space: light, airy and I can imagine with their big windows, a sun soaked place on a sunny day. There are plenty of seats: tables and high top tables. Their menu offers a bit of everything from soup, sandwiches, quiche and pastries. There is a nice option of beverages hot/cold. Today, was a bit damp so I ordered a hot chai with bite size checkerboard cookies to dip. The barista was very pleasant and I found a seat while waiting for my chai. I see a lot of patrons working in laptops, some meeting up to talk and sip and even the barista chatted with a local patron. Love it! My chai was piping hot and absolutely delicious. The chai was frothy, rich, the black tea leaves infused with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, sweetener, and milk. I savored every sip and complimented the barista. It is always great to find a new coffee place. I expect to be a loyal local at Velvette Brew. They also host music events and have a collaboration with Cry Baby Ice Cream. It is located in the heart of Park Slope. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. Velvette Brew 279 5th Avenue B63 to 3rd and 5th or R to Union Street, 10 minute walk.

Great little coffee shop. I got the cold brew, it was really smooth and had a chocolatey flavor to…read moreit, right up my alley. They have a good amount of tables and chairs in the shop so a good place to grab a seat and chit chat with a friend. They offer a few bites to eat but nothing gluten free for this celiac girlie. But I got a croissant for my nephew. There's also a bathroom here! Huge bonus. Good little shop.

Light, airy, cozy space

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Miatzil

4.4(38 reviews)

This place is honestly the bomb. Every single thing is absolutely delicious. I had this amazing…read morepineapple and chipotle-infused mezcal cocktail. A really deep, richly flavored octopus starter. And the molcajete entree was just out of this world. Everyone is so nice who works here. I don't get how there isn't a line around the block. Undiscovered gem. 11/10

Tried this on a rainy Thursday night and was not disappointed! The cocktails were well made. We…read moreshared the shrimp tacos and cochinita pibill tacos, along with the birrio nachos, and then the churros for desert. Everything was really tasty! The dining room has a nice vibe too. Definitely recommend!

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MIATZIL SALAD

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Eek N.

7 years ago

If you want any more proof that Brooklyn has jumped the shark, look no further than Hungry Ghost - a coffee shop manned by walking caricatures of what "hip" human beings resemble nowadays. Come pay $3.75 for a muffin that wouldn't feed a toddler or enjoy some very overpriced "exotic" coffee that 90% of people wouldn't be able to distinguish from your average bodega's offering. This neighborhood was better off back when this was a tire shop. Once all the native establishments are replaced by stores that just price gouge for mediocre product in exchange for a naive, clown-like interpretation of what is cool, Brooklyn will be lost forever. read more

Kateria N.

Elite 21

200

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137

10 years ago

I can't believe I just started going to this place. I was off of coffee for a bit and now that I have to be up so early... Anyway this is some of the best coffee out there. Did the cold brew in the Summer and not that it's getting chilly I am hooked on their large red eye. I love the fact that they're consistent which means that it doesn't matter who makes the coffee, it's amazeballs. The staff is almost too cheerful. I love it. Always a smile. Now let's move on to the selection of pastries...Dough donuts and then an awesome selection of other goodies. I have to try their breakfast and stay in there one day... read more

Jessica H.

9 years ago

This is a cute coffee shop with benches placed outside. The staff is very welcoming and the establishment is kept clean. It's a perfect place to either chat with friends or work on your laptop because they do have wifi. Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious but is a bit pricey from your average coffee shop. read more

Jerry W.

9 months ago

I had a nice experience at Hungry Ghost. The coffee was smooth and well made, and the pastries were fresh and tasty. The space has a cozy neighborhood vibe, making it a good place to sit and relax. Service was friendly, though a bit slow during busy hours. Overall, a solid café that I'd happily visit again!!! read more

Maria C.

8 years ago

Really enjoyed my iced mocha, staff were very friendly. There were several sweets available that looked great. Not much seating and not much to offer on food menu, but great quick place for any coffee you want. And quick service! read more

Gabriel L.

9 years ago

Super friendly cafe with a healthy flow of people in and out. The vibe of the hood is strong here! Enjoy the friendly staff, great pastries and all the necessities of the good life! read more

Kensley M.

9 years ago

Super friendly cafe with a healthy flow of people in and out. The vibe of the hood is strong here! Pretty good pastries. Big windows let in a lot of light. read more

K T.

8 years ago

Yes! Opens early and offers what you need: stumptown, biscuits and unfussy decor. They have other baked goods also. A Sunday morning win!

Annie Y.

11 years ago

Omg this coffee is so good. Its so good. If you like dark roasty coffee, come here. ITS SO GOOD read more

Bob W.

7 years ago

Poor service as usual Overpriced coffee Rude staff Great location wish something else was here read more

Alex L.

12 years ago

No wifi??? - how's it possible that a place which charges $6 for a latte does not have wifi.

John C.

175

11 years ago

Great stop for a late night beer with friends and family!!! Friendly closing staff too!

matt l.

181

305

5 years ago

Overpriced for what it is. I like to avoid the chains but this place is avoidable too.

Bryan L.

7 years ago

Basic american coffee place. Good pastries but the coffee is not amazing

Glenna G.

10 years ago

My favorite spot in the hood. Lovely cappuccinos every time.

John B.

12 years ago

great coffee and baked goods! def. one of my go to spots

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