I always enjoy coming to the Secret Garden. I don't get to come here enough. I will make it my…read moremission to try to visit a little more often. I enjoy the service. The ambience is cool to sit inside, but I do mostly takeout. And the food is always on point and I like how they keep evolving in their menu.

I absolutely love this place. I first came here for a Yelp event week, where I tried the Hood…read moreHealer and their vegan lentil soup. Both were incredible and I felt immensely better afterwards. I later returned on several occasions and tried their Moon Milk, which is a delicious mixture of turmeric, cardamom, coconut and ashwahganda, the Key to the Garden drink (coconut, nutmeg, cacao, cinnamon and maple), their vanilla chocolate chip cookies and regular chocolate chip cookies. You can get these drinks hot or iced. I had all of them iced! I also had one of the best iced matcha lattes ever from here with sweet coconut milk. WOW. From what I've seen, baked goods change daily and their drink menus change semi often as well, which is exciting!! Outside, there is some seating, lovely items and books for purchase and a window to order, as well as the menu items displayed on boards and items around the space. Inside is quite similar, but with more items for sale and more seating. The vibes are immaculate and this seems to be a space that's community centered and has an emphasis on carrying items made by local artists. Remember to bring cash to tip. I cannot wait until my next visit here!!

Ordered: Iced Strawberry Rhubarb Matcha Latte (~$8):…read moreceremonial-grade matcha paired with housemade jam Aya's take: We actually intended to go to a different cafe but accidentally ended up at Ouma. This Iced Strawberry Rhubarb Matcha Latte was pretty disappointing. There's no way they use ceremonial-grade matcha, and if they do, it must be such a small amount. The menu describes it as "bright, layered, and thoughtfully crafted." In reality, it was watery, no layers at all but slight sweetness from the jam, and overall wasn't as cohesive as other matcha lattes I've had. I don't know if the espresso drinks would've been better either. They sell La Cabra which is a good sign but it seems like they use different beans in their drinks. For ~$8, there are way better cafes in the area that will do it justice.

The maple sausage egg and cheese was delicious! The biscuit was so soft and my sandwich wasn't…read morefalling all over the place. The staff is very friendly and my coffee tasted freshly prepared. I really wasn't a fan of the olive oil cake because it tasted a little wet / like batter. The olive oil cake was missing some texture to it and didn't taste like much of anything. This place still has my yes!

my go to in bed stuy! try the apricot cornetto! it gets quite busy on the weekends, but the line…read morealways moves super fast

Saraghina has a rotating assortment of daily baked goods, and they also even sell olive oil by…read moreweight, and other curated specialty food items. The standout item is definitely the focaccia. The olive focaccia in particular was excellent: crispy on the outside, soft and airy inside, and packed with flavor. They also rotate other flavored foccacias that come out closer to lunch, which honestly gives you a reason to come back later in the day. The almond croissant was solid too, flaky and well-balanced without being overly sweet. They also sell giant chocolate chip cookies the size of your face- cool for the wow factor, and it's a 3.5/5 for flavor and texture- I wouldn't get again. The "raisin croissant" was a letdown. It's really more like soft swirled bread than an actual croissant, so adjust expectations accordingly. They also have a raspberry-filled croissant if you like filled breads. Seating inside is very limited- basically just a tiny high-top situation. Warning, it gets pretty busy on weekend mornings (line crawls down the block sometimes!).

The highlight for me was the Really Good Grilled Cheese. It absolutely lives up to the name. It was…read moreperfectly cheesy, and the pepper relish (and whatever else they add) made it super flavorful and delicious. I wasn't a fan of the chai, though. It reminded me of the chai at certain donut chains that has a BBQ sauce taste. I even went back to the counter to see if I could adjust it somehow, but ended up just drinking it as-is, hoping it would grow on me. I was disappointed. The space itself is airy, stylish, and has a great vibe. They also offer a solid menu with options for both vegetarians and meat eaters, which is a plus. Service was a bit slow, but since I was there during an event, I understand they may not have been fully prepared for a full house. That said, improving service during larger events would definitely elevate the experience. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely come back for the grilled cheese but I'd try a different drink next time.

I've been dying for a solid coffee shop in our neighborhood and we finally got it! The breakfast…read moresandwiches are delicious, but it's impossible to walk out without one of their treats in the box- from sweet and savory breads, to cookies that my son asks for every weekend you can't go wrong! And the drinks are amazing--cardamom dirty chai I see you.

Quick stop here for some bread a friend recommended . She knew I loved Miche and said the loaves…read morehere were fantastic. I like that you xan buy half loaves /boules if you don't need the while thing. I scoped out some pretty good looking pastries and sandwiches. Good prices for coffee and specialty drinks. I noticed an adorable backyard as well. A great place to hunker down with a good book and indulge in some bakery items. I loved the miche and baguette I got . Service was friendly, I wasn't there for long but it was welcoming. I'll retun for bread and more. They have a good selection of pantry staples as well.

UPDATE - I just had some of my leftover apple cardamom pastry this morning and definitely got more…read moreof the apple flavor. Absolutely delicious! This review is for delivery only. After having quite a rough day yesterday, I decided to break my diet and treat myself. I ordered the apple cardamom pastry and the chocolate almond croissant. The apple cardamom had good flavor, but there was barely any apple filling inside. More like a smattering or apple essence if you will. I was slightly bummed out as it wasn't cheap, but it's OK. The star of the show and what made this all worthwhile was the chocolate almond croissant. Hands-down the best chocolate almond croissant I've ever had the pleasure of gracing my taste buds and dare I say life-changing. This croissant was perfectly crisp and flaky on the outside with a generous and satisfying amount of chocolate and almond paste filling on the inside. I love the fact that they make their pastries in house and you can really tell that it was made fresh. Next time I will double up on the almond chocolate croissants. Well done!

This place is such a neighborhood gem, with a really chill unassuming energy you don't always get…read morein bk coffee shops. Great crepes--I tried the chicken and the crepe itself is so pillowy with a little bit of sweetness that works really well with the savory filling, and the sauce has a lovely citrus note that completes the dish. I'd recommend eating in, they have a few nice tables inside and some outside as well, it'll take a little while to prepare your food. They have some fun drinks too, which I'll have to try.

Cute cafe by the Brooklyn children's museum. It was packed for a Saturday! We got an assortment of…read morefood but somehow no crepes! There was the empanada, salad, and a salmon avocado toast in a baguette. Food was tasty, and my drink (dragonfruit lemonade) was super refreshing.

Bagels had some bold flavors and the hospitality is great! They also have some really cool merch…read moreand books. Nice and cozy shop

Food so bad I'm left wondering if it's a money laundering scheme…read more Perfect if you need a cute space to work with no one to bother you, given it's chronically empty. (Service was good, just issues with menu)

Excellent crepes, iced teas, and service. The staff was really kind, very helpful, and personable…read more Pleasant place to sit and enjoy your morning. Really really loved this spot

Not gate-keeping this one!! It's not hyperbole when I say that this place makes the BEST crepes…read moreever!! Picture this: Friday afternoon, after traipsing from Uptown to BedStuy to get a color correction (thank you, Judith Essien!), I take a stroll along Macon and find this gem of a place. The literal definition of shabby chic in the interior, and just warm and cozy the minute you walk in. I am greeted by the most lovely server (Aziz? I tried looking for him later to get his name, but I'm sure he's West African like me). I ordered Crepe 31 (Smoked salmon, spinach, tomatoes, Swiss cheese and bechamel sauce) of the SPICY variety (they will ask you how spicy you want it); listen I was raised to love scotch bonnets, so I wanted this thing spicy and it was the best!!! What a great balance of creamy, spicy and savory! There's a plethora of crepe options, so I will definitely be back to try the other flavors! Also ordered the Bissap (shout out to the diaspora because this is Zobo in Naija, Sobolo in Ghana, and Sorrel in Jamaica) and it was everything!!! The right amount of tartness and spice. I also highly recommend the turmeric smoothie and the raisin croissant (they warmed it so it was lovely)!!!! I'm coming back next week to try their matcha options and more crepes!