This was my first visit to Runner & Stone. It was a Sunday at 12:15pm. After a hearty welcome by the staff, I took a seat at the empty counter although all tables were occupied and there was a wait in the small confines. Strategically placed mirrors make it appear as a larger space than it really is. I ordered the Chef's Omelette for my brunch item which came with potatoes. I enjoyed my meal while listening to music that was drowned out by patron chatter. For $17, the meal was limited in quantity plus I've tasted much better. As a runner, I was hoping for more from those with Runner in the name. read more

Beautiful space, delicious food, awesome bread! Solid 2thumbs up. Great for quick breakfast bite, leisurely brunch/lunch or full course dinner. Definitely check this spot out it's worth the trip over to 3 Ave. read more

I came to Runner and Stone for a romantic dinner with the hubs and we were not disappointed. Upon ordering, we were brought some house-made olive pastries as an amuse bouche, which was a very nice touch in my opinion. It also was nice to have in light of the punch my cocktail was packing. I ordered a South Brooklyn and while the name and the ingredients were a little overplayed, the cocktail itself was delicious. I may have to dust off my bottle of St. Germain and try it out at home. The hubs had a new fashioned, which I found not nearly as interesting, despite the fact that I am so fond of bourbon. There are several local varieties on the drinks list, including several Brooklyn-produced gins. I was tempted to order a second cocktail as the first was so good, but it was one of those times when my sense of propriety surfaced. We shared a roasted squash salad to start, which was so good that we left not the tiniest leaf of lettuce uneaten. It sounds like a sweet dish, but actually, the vinaigrette was quite pleasantly savory. I'd come back just for the salad! The nice thing about Runner & Stone being a bakery during the day is all the bread they bring you with your dinner. The bread was all pretty good, but the butter could've used some salt or seasoning. You'll want to get something with some extra sauce so you can put that bread to good use. I opted for the braided ricotta ravioli while the hubs got the pizzoccheri. I liked the ravioli, which were not really braided so much as tied off at the ends like Christmas crackers. They were beautiful, but the tomato jam seemed a bit overly sweet. The hubs enjoyed the pizzoccheri, which was made with buckwheat noodles. He said the noodles tasted almost like meat, meaning it as a compliment. In order to round out the romantic dinner experience, we decided to share a banana split. It included barley malt ice cream, marshmallow sauce, and, most intriguingly, crunchy bits of caramelized bread! It may sound strange, but it was delicious and a perfect way to end the night. It's a bit shmancy for an everyday dinner, but Runner & Stone is an impressive date spot. read more

The service was really beyond excellent and the bread was amazing but the food was just ok. I expected it to be much more. I had the beet salad and the steak and was a bit disappointed read more

Runner & Stone, where were you when i lived a few blocks away, and there was NOTHING on 3rd Avenue? I guess I'm glad you're here now, even though it's a trek to get to you. And trek I did for lunch one day. The sandwiches are pretty good--fresh, inventive, and flavorful (the squash fritter one almost tasted like a doughnut!)--though I wished they were a bit bigger. As for pastries, the brownie was more like fudge than a brownie--skip it, unless that's your thing--but the lemon poppy cake was fantastic read more

This weekend we decided to venture out of the safety of Fort Greene (we love you, Black Iris!), and we ended up at Runner & Stone. After we got done poking at the interestingly textured wall (determining that it was smooth but not soft), we turned our attention to the menus. I immediately zeroed in on the South Brooklyn on the drink menu (rittenhouse, dry vermouth, maraschino, saint-germain, bitters? um, yes.), and it was even better than I imagined. I like a drink that's strong but doesn't feel as though I'm lighting my esophagus on fire, and this more than fit the bill. We started with the grappa-cured striped bass with fennel, which was delicious. (Actually, we started with the bread basket, which shouldn't get short shrift - this being a bakery and all.) The boyfriend had the campanelle which had duck confit, olives, artichokes, and preserved lemon (and was pretty much fantastic), and I had the fish (which was monkfish that day and also fantastic). We pretty much licked our plates clean. Honestly, I would go back on the strength of that cocktail alone. read more

Delicious food. The chef's specials were delightful, fresh and unique. The bakery was amazing- fresh baked baguettes for $3! I was just disappointed in how long it took for us to get our meals, though the lovely staff gave us many yummy treats, on the house, to hold us over. When they add gluten free options to their bakery, I'll give a fifth star. read more

Runner & Stone is a gem. I came here around noon on a weekday to grab lunch and to catch up with an old friend. Given the lack of hustle and bustle in the neighborhood, the space was fairly empty, with some people on their laptops downstairs, and one or two other parties. What I enjoyed the most here was not the food itself, but the experience. Despite the fact that we had finished our food very early on, the staff never once indicated in any way that they wanted us out of there...not after the second hour, or the third, or the fourth. And maybe they were being polite (or on the flip side, inattentive), but beyond bringing the food to us, none of the staff came by to disturb us. My experience, however, overshadows the actual meal. I tried two of their sandwiches, both of which were tasty, but nothing extraordinary. The grilled cheddar on rye with pickled apples and crispy pancetta is an interesting take on a grilled cheese sandwich. The pickled apples certainly adds an unexpected brininess; however, it overshadowed the pancetta, which was not crispy at all. I think this sandwich wasn't particularly fitting for such a cold day; in fact the pickled applies might have made it taste a little lighter and less hearty than what I might want on a winter's day. I enjoyed the chicken cacciatore sandwich more. The chicken was not dry, and went really well with the mushrooms. Unfortunately, I did not get to try any of the pastries that all the earlier reviews raved about, but I look forward to paying Runner & Stone another visit. read more

The food is excellent! The breads and baked goods are delicious. Great coffee. Warm and friendly service. Comfortable atmosphere. What more could you ask for? read more

Runner & Stone - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Okay, the review is for the croissants. Awesome. Plus, a mind blowing almond croissant. I'll never be able to eat them anywhere else. I've been able to get my fix by walking over to the greenmarket on Sundays nr Pier 6. So I don't have to trek over to this odd location, which luckily for weight management reasons, is not close to home. read more

Coffee...Grrrreat!!!!!!!!! Apple Turnovers... Duh BOMB. Softshell Crab Sandwich...Chesapeake Blues... OFF DUH HOOK!!!! Great food, great service. You can't go wrong. read more

Wow. That almond croissant is really *on point*. Believe the hype! I also had a delicious mackerel sandwich on baguette. And the people who run the place and work here are that perfect combination of efficient and warm. One of my new favorite places. I'm definitely coming back every time I'm in town. read more

Incredible! Food was exquisite. Coursed perfectly. Can't beat the half price wine bottle deal. NATASHA is amazing. Thoughtful, kind, intuitive. Everything you've ever wanted in a server or human. If you encounter her consider yourself #blessed. Truly above and beyond. read more

Super delicious bakery and restaurant (I went for brunch). Absolutely loved the mushroom panzanella, which is more of a green salad with lots of mixed mushrooms and a few crispy bread cubes. All of the pastries I've had has been spectacular. All the breads are "real," made with sourdough starter. The ingredients are thoughtful, ethically-minded. I heard the chicken & biscuits, and the eggs with sausage are tasty as well. read more

Had brunch on the first day they were serving brunch. Their brunch menu is simple but solid. We split their french toast and their eggs with smoked sausage. We cleaned our entire plates, it was so good! Coffee is also nice and strong. The service was a little weird in the beginning as it took a while to get a table even though there were a lot of tables available. We sat at a high two top by the entrance and they actually asked everyone who walked in if they had reservation. No one had reservations and there were lots of tables available, but they still made people wait until they figured out if they could accomodate them. I think they are just figuring out the service part. But once we got seated, our waitress was wonderful and the food was delicious! read more

My review is on their pasteries: Order their almond croissant. It's super crunchy and rich (maybe too much on certain mornings) Great neighborhood bakery to drop in and grab something quick. read more

The service at this place is always bad and they always act like they're making you a favor. Tried several times in different moments of the day. Always the same bad service. There are a few better choices some blocks away. read more

Absolutely tremendous experience. The man who greeted us seemed like an owner, whether he was or not, based on the proprietary care he took of us from the moment we stepped through the door till the moment we left. It's as though we'd been friends for years and he hadn't seen us in a while, and wanted to make sure we knew how much he cared about us. The food was equally fantastic without being fussy or trying too hard to be clever. There were really interesting combinations of flavors and textures, good portions (now a thing for me since we've moved to shareable plates as a standard), and well explained by the staff so we could order based on what we were in the mood for. Beet salad with cumin in the dressing was a large salad rather than just the beets, pea salad was fresh and clean, a hake special was simple and good, the squid bucatini, then the macaron for dessert. All delicious, with the real surprise being the bucatini, which was full of dense flavor without the heaviness that often comes in a dish made with squid ink. The macaron was also a surprise with its light mousse filling--big enough and perfect for two people. And I haven't even mentioned the bread, which is house made and delicious and comes to your table in three varieties and which I could have made an entire meal of. I can't rave enough. It was a birthday dinner and the first time we'd been to Runner & Stone. It turned out to be the best kind of surprise and a perfect celebration--not only of the birthday, but also of what a restaurant can be when the people behind it know what they want it to be. read more

Cool vibe. Great quiche special & cappuccino! I was headed to Royal Palms Shuffleboard, a great stopover for pre-gaming. Lol, no-this place is totally chill and perfect for caffeine & light reading. Brooklyn mid day hangout for people who like to think they are literate, but bring a book instead of a laptop. Or bring a human and have twice the fun!! read more

Delicious freshly baked bread and pastries; the sage croissant was awesome. I really enjoyed my swiss chard appetizer with ramp butter too. The chefs and staff are very friendly and helpful. I look forward to coming back next week with a larger group of fellow foodies. I'm so happy to welcome Runner & Stone to our neighborhood! read more

Go here if you dig: savory croissants, cool vibes, under-the-radar goodness, chicken and dumplings, home cooked goods, an affordable and delish din Order: Chicken and dumplings (mind. totally. blown.) read more

Excelente! Love the food, it was light and hearty. The Flavor was rich and delicate. The almond the croissant was to die for. My only disappointment was the homemade ginger beer which taste a ginger candy dissolved in seltzer water with a dash of squeezed Lemon. However it wasn't enough to take away from the 5 star experience. Everything else I ordered was top notch. Bacon lovers the grilled bacon is a mouth watering experience. read more

Runner & Stone - A mouth watering experience! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great way to start the day with a big selection of absolutely delicious pastries & breads -plus great coffee. Top it off with a friendly, helpful staff and your morning couldn't be better. We ate here several times during our last stay in Brooklyn -wished we could take the place home with us. I was just in Brooklyn again, and stopped by two days in a row for a bag of pastries and coffee for the family. The best! read more

Ahhhhh smells like mom's house when you were a kid coming home from school! This intimate, soft yet concrete-walled spot is chic & homey. The smell of freshly baked bread is warmly intoxicating and makes you feel very comfortable. Coffee is made to perfection. Desserts are mmmm good and ice cream is homemade! If you appreciate natural, homemade fresh anything....then this is your spot! read more

Love this place! Their croissants are some of the best I've had in the city- both almond and chocolate. My husband is even more addicted- he's there every morning! My only sorrow (and reason for 4 stars, not 5) is that the ADDICTIVE pecan financiers they had when they first opened (that I was eventually buying three at a time!) have been replaced by a pistachio-lemon version.. I'm NOT a lemon fan :( Come on Runner & Stone! Give us non-citrus people some other financier choices!!!! read more

I love this place. Lovely staff. Only luscious pastries and coffee for breakfast, but a completely satisfying experience. See you tomorrow. read more

I almost hate to add this review at the expense of making this great local eatery more crowded - but they deserved it. Waited till I ate there twice, just in case the first time was a fluke. The food was perfectly prepared and delicious both times. The apps and sides we devoured included a great beet salad, mushroom risotto, and others. The entrees we ordered were squid ink pasta and amazing gnocchi. Desserts included a delicious coffee panacotta and a brownie sundae with whisky ice cream. Another note, while the beer selection is not huge, it is well selected and carries some great local (like 3 blocks away local) selections. Finally, the service was warm friendly and attentive. Can't wait to go back again- and that will likely be real soon. read more

Great food, lovely atmosphere! Benedict was amazing with an incredibly flavorful hollandaise and salmon smoked in-house! Almond croissant was also a standout. read more

Went there on a Friday evening. Tried the grilled asparagus, the duck pastrami, the fried ravioli, the rabbit ragout pasta (forgot the name of the kind) and the fried chicken. Was disappointed by nothing and amazed by the ragout and the duck. The atmosphere was cozy. Got tempted for desert by a coffee mousse and didn't regret it. I highly recommend this place to anybody who enjoys the pleasures of the table. Prices are a bit high, no lie here, but it is worth it. read more

Everything is delicious. Yelp wants me to write some big ass long review but all I can say is everything is amazing. Get an almond croissant and think of me please. read more

We went on a Sunday morning and got very short and rude service from a woman who seemed upset that we were even there. We decided to get some pastries to go because we didn't feel welcome. They were good but nothing to write home about. We'll try again next time because the brunch menu looked pretty good (small selection but decently creative) Just hope that same woman isn't there. read more

Was so excited for yet another beautiful and delicious looking restaurant to open up in the area, I've really enjoyed both Littleneck and The Pines and am so happy for what they do for the area. I went for lunch with my friend and we ordered the chicken cacciatore sandwich, turkey confit salad, the soup of the day which was white bean with escarole and a red pepper puree, and two coffees + tip = $39. The sandwich I was particularly excited for to see how chicken cacciatore would be interpreted into a sandwich, however, it was a basic chicken sandwich, bland, and was a bit on the small side. The salad while lacking in presentation, sort of looked like salads you make at home was actually really flavorful and tasty. The soup was a bit cold which wasn't helped by the cold temperature of the red pepper puree. It was a bit thick and lacked flavor. In other reviews people seem to be raving about the baked goods which really look pretty amazing. While I will be back to sample the baked goods I'm a bit disappointed by the food service and will definitely not be back for lunch, but may give dinner a fair shot in a few weeks when there has been ample time for kinks to be worked out. In short, the restaurant is beautiful, the people were nice, but food was such a disappointment read more

Amazing bread and pastries!! Duck pastrami was good but portion was small. Loved the pig ear salad and cauliflower risotto side. We also enjoyed the very light cheesecake and the gooey brownie desserts.Service is always friendly. The dinner menu is definitely more appealing than the lunch menu. read more

I've had several wonderful meals here, and the food is always SO good. Every dish is prepared beautifully, and the flavors are balanced and lovely. Last weekend, I had my birthday dinner here with 12 friends. We were treated so graciously, and as always, the dishes were spectacular. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Truly a gem! read more

Taste buds tingling. Umami at first bite. Let's just say, I'll be back.

Review is only as an FYI to WiFi seekers! Stopped in for a cup of coffee and hoped to get some work done. WiFi not available for customers so don't plan to get comfortable. read more

I love this place - at any time of day. Their baked goods and coffee are excellent and it's difficult to choose between them (apple turnover and pretzel are my absolute favourites). Whenever we have visitors to the city we try and squeeze in a dinner here, and it's perfect for date night too. The pasta dishes are amazing and again, it's difficult to make a decision on what to have but the nice thing it's all delicious so there's no bad decision! The service is friendly and helpful and don't forgot to take a loaf of bread home. YUM! read more

Love this place food is great people are great, always nice!! I want to take everyone here and I just learned you can stop by the bakery in the morning for coffee!! blows the places down the block out of the water because of the customer service and quality read more

I would not give them any stars but wanted to leave a review for normal people. Super rude guy with glasses refused to sit our party of 4 unless we guarantee them a full dinner course... plenty of empty tables.. I guess I know why. Good luck staying open. read more

I was ready to give 5 stars for just being able to accomodate our party of 7 on a Saturday morning (apparently no one else in BK takes reservations for brunch??). But even better was after arriving early, they were able to accomodate us before our reservation time. The space is beautiful, we received great service, and all of the brunch foods were amazing - especially the pastry selection. Highly recommend. read more