I came here for a late night treat and had to try the homemade Golden Milk Latte and it was the best one I've had. Can't wait to go back! read more

Baba Cool - Golden Milk Latte - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This review is from a dining experience last August. Luckily, I took the following notes: Stopped in after an acupuncture appointment. I was intrigued by the cool bowl, a vegetable-forward dish with no rice. I was expecting a larger portion for $13.75, but instead got a bowl with barely-roasted cauliflower (I didn't taste the char/caramelization that's possible if executed correctly and seasoned well); raw carrots (think this was supposed to be roasted as well & not the greatest showcase of knife skills); cabbage (also not cut consistently); and now that I remember, I asked for kale, instead of edamame (which they kindly accommodated for, since I'm allergic to soy), yet it didn't make on the plate. There were mesclun leaves on the plate, some of which were yellow. The saving grace was the avocado & gluten-free bread, which I think was from Everybody Eats, one of my favorites! But those items cost extra, and brought my poorly-executed dish to a whopping $19.25. Why so expensive? Are the vegetables local? Organic? I'd like to see some local, sustainable farm receipts, please. Otherwise, absolutely not worth the price. At least the counter person was nice. A sweet space (although some AC water dripped on me while i was eating). I would also suggest having all components of the dish ready for customer pick-up. Waited a few extra minutes for my gluten-free bread, which the cook kindly brought, yet by that point, I was already dismayed with my food. Should have went with my intuition/craving & used that $20 towards a meal at another restaurant instead. Doesn't beat the close vicinity to my acupuncture place, but definitely worth the trip! Hope they've improved since then. read more

Great spot in Fort Greene with a warm, neighborhood vibe. The Golden Milk Latte is one of the best drinks around on a cold day and the Baba Bowl is perfect for a healthy feast! read more

Strange place with very ordinary food especially for that price. Nothing interesting in the breakfast menu.. A nice yogurt granola dish was suggested but way too expensive for the little portion! It was more of a side dish. The pressed watermelon juice was really nice though, but I can't say the same for the orange juice :/ they said it was fresh from the morning but it didn't taste like it at all..how hard is it to press oranges?! Another downer was the size of the place. It's so small you have to fight for a place :/ Would definitely not go back there next time I'm in Brooklyn. Sorry Baba cool, The name sounded nice but the place is not that cool. read more

Food: quality is good, portion is worth the cost. Neat presentation Venue: Great location. It felt like there was no AC in the place tho. They can seat 2 groups of four around a table. Bar seating for 4. Outdoor bench. Place is clean and nicely decorated, no bathroom FYI. Customer Service: kind cashier, rude and argumentative cook, the cook (she) should stay out of customer interactions. We wished her a good day as we left convinced we would not come back again. read more

What is so impressive about this adorable cafe is that they make everything fresh to order. That means there is a little bit of a wait but it's well worth it. Baba Cool provides gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and dairy free products. They also make their own hot sauce and it's bottled up at every table for you to dab on your sandwich or specialty bowl to give it a little kick. I ordered a fresh lemonade, the avocado toast and the arugula salad because I was on a hot summer day I wanted a meal that was light and refreshing. Well I was completely satisfied. Their fresh lemonade was so, well refreshing! This was my first time trying avocado toast which is surprising because of my guacamole obsession you'd think I would have tried all things avocado but I haven't. I thoroughly enjoyed the combination of avocado and slightly spicy seasoning they added on top. My salad included corn, tomatoes and yes more avocado. I guess I was on a true health kick, and didn't even realize it. Read more on my blog, http://simplypamarie.com/babacoolcafe/ read more

Nice little trendy spot. I had the jerk chicken sandwich and a glass of red wine... very good. Would stop by again for coffee if I was in the area. Very small. Service was great. read more

I liked the place. I sort of felt like a local, eating here on my own, several others came in who were clearly regulars. As other Yelpers have commented, the staff are not very friendly, and one annoying thing I noticed is that they gave disposable cups to customers who were staying, when there were mugs stacked above the coffee maker. That just seemed lazy and uncool to me, I would ask for a mug if I go back. The warm chia pudding was good, the coffee was good. Of course it's expensive, it's a trendy cafe in Brooklyn. read more

I was looking for a place to have breakfast in Ft. Greene and picked this place more or less at random. I ordered the bacon-egg breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee. The sandwich was seasoned with red pepper flakes, but was a bit dry. I was underwhelmed with the food and the cramped seating, especially for the price. Walked out wishing I had gone to the Greek diner down the street. read more

Absolutely the nicest people work there. The pastries look fabulous and a Toby Estates flat white that can compete with anybody's. Will absolutely be back. read more

Went here for the first time on Friday with a friend for breakfast. Nice place but we both ordered the Carny Breakfast Special....not a good idea at all. An hour or so later, I felt so ill and threw up. the same happened to my friend. Not recommended at ALL. read more

Their butternut squash toast is to die for. So good! They also have fresh squeezed orange juice, which was delicious.

$11 bagel sandwich. Bagel, regular cream cheese, shreds of salmon, small chunks of onion. Cherry tomatoes. $11. Not kidding. Ask for a quote before you order. read more

Baba Cool is a great addition to the neighborhood. The decor is modern and clean, the food is fantastic, and the service was friendly. I ordered the vegetarian breakfast sandwich and the avocado toast. The bread on both dishes was delicious, and the ingredients were very fresh. Also, the large windows provided great lighting for me to get some work done on my computer. I highly recommend this spot for a casual lunch or coffee! read more

Baba Cool - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been to Baba Cool a few times over the past couple of years and while the food is pretty good I can't get past the bad attitude of the cook. The layout of the cafe has an open kitchen and every time I have been there one of the cooks has been complaining and generally rude. I was waiting for my food and a few more people came on (it was already pretty crowded) and she loudly proclaimed "I just can't handle this today". I'm not asking that she be all smiles but it really does set a negative tone. It is also very expensive for the size of what you get. read more

I love this place. Super friendly staff, & friendly to all food needs. Great gluten free bread. I've been hooked on the breakfast sammies, so I haven't tried much else. read more

overpriced , food took forever, and way too spicy and salty;( the proportions were small. Half a hero size for 13+

I ordered a veggie breakfast sandwich to-go for dinner today. Spent an additional $1.25 to add avocados on top, bringing the total to $8.98. This sandwich had scrambled eggs, arugula, and avocados. Except when I opened the sandwich to eat it a couple hours later, no avocados to be found! I paid $9 to eat bread, scrambled eggs, and arugula. HUGE disappointment. Wish I could give a better review because the place is very cute and the person at the register was very nice. Guess this is a lesson in ordering food to go... read more

Seamless + Baba Cool Carney Sandwich = good way to start a Saturday

Love doing work here and the happy hour. The food is delicious and healthy and it's super cozy.

Great vibe. Enjoying a delicious iced latte and some light reading in my neighborhood. Well lit classy interior with old school hip hop on in the background. I didn't check out the rocking chairs outside, maybe next time. read more

brisket for breakfast- outstanding! food was awesome, bit crowded but wifi worked and best gluten-free bun in bklyn! read more

Great salads and sandwiches, the toasts are a little basic and I feel like I am overpaying for something I can easily make at home, but its reasonably priced and fairly healthy. They need to work on their service a little bit, but overall really solid lunch place. The guy who took a picture of his hand is exaggerating a bit, my sandwich was large and more than filling, maybe he just has giant hands. read more

Just stumbled upon this adorable place and its incredible avocado toast. Rarely inspired to write a review mid-chew, but the creamy/flavorful/flakey goodness is just too good to not shout out. And the friendly, helpful staff is a wonderful added bonus. Two thumbs way up... only when I'm done eating this awesomeness, though. read more

Never disappointed here! A reliable, flavor-able spot for breakfast, lunch or coffee in the neighborhood. They taught us how to prepare the perfect avocado toast! read more

Baba Cool...perhaps Baba Cold I tried the Carny sandwich, which was explained to be derived from Carnivore...a meat eaters breakfast. The brioche bun was light and airy and toasted well in the convection oven. The bacon was quality and used very sparingly and the eggs prepared mediocre at best. The $7 price tag alluded to something special. I was sorely disappointed. Im always weary of Americanos because the inexperienced barista will quickly dilute the cup to a watery mess. After I was assured that the two shots in the small cup will leave me perked and happy, I hesitantly agreed. Another mistake. The $3.50 coffee was nearly undrinkable. With bag in hand, I quickly exited the store to cross the street and get a bagel sandwich from Le Bagel Delight. Now that's a Brooklyn gem. read more

Super cool and friendly employees, great music, small and intimate (which I love), and most importantly the food is great. What more could I ask for? read more

I am so long overdue to write this review. As it happens, I am a great great lover of egg sandwiches. A dear friend of mine loves them perhaps even more than I do. We vowed one summer to search NYC far and wide, high and low, for the very best. Not surprisingly, the chic high end places most often disappointed due to someone trying too hard. By low, that meant riding from Brooklyn to high praised food carts in midtown or literal holes in the wall ( an unmarked window in a brick wall in the Bronx), and some of the tastiest in that class were foul concoctions of mashed together fast scrambles, shitty burger buns, American cheese, and fried spam in place of bacon. Dominque Ansel's Perfect Little Egg Sandwich was one of the best despite the annoying hordes of tourists flocking for Cronuts. The Carny at Baba Cool, however, is my all time favorite. Gabriella, the owner, must have devised an ingenious way to prepare the eggs because they're excellent every time regardless if the cook has been there a long time or brand new (not saying they're all made perfectly equal though). I've been eating there daily ever since for nearly 6 years, so that's my testament to egg sandwich excellence. Joy to life and high fives to Gabriella and her cooks! (plus the staff are excellent all around too). read more

the turkey apple sandwich with caramelized onions fig jam and manchego is the jammmmmm it's ten bucks (all the sandwiches are) but it's rich and so worth it. read more

Stopped in for tea and a croissant on a lazy Sunday. Cool ambiance. Great music (including a mix of Sam Cooke, Etta James, and Marvin Gaye). Service was just OK. Wasn't blown away. Would stop back in if I happen to be in the area. The rocking chairs in the front add a nice touch. read more

Love this place. I pretty much always get the same things: almond milk cappuccino (short, which balances the coffee and milk much better), veggie sandwich (so, so good and surprisingly filling). I've tried the chocolate croissant, was solid. The owner is very chill and familiar with customers, which is great, and the vibes of the place are relaxed and welcoming. Exactly what you want in a local coffee shop. The only reason to deduct a star is that, if I sit and eat, i invariably leave smelling like bacon, including my hair (apparently they have a very popular pork breakfast sandwich). I am not a pork eater, so it's a bit offensive to my senses. That is, for sure, a personal problem, but some ventilation would be dope! Otherwise, baba cool is my fave local spot. read more

I was disappointed to find out they don't serve regular coffee after 4pm... Only espresso. Additionally they only have one regular vegetarian sandwich on the menu (the squash with pickled veggies) which was okay but kind of small for 10 dollars. I was hoping this would be one of my go to lunch spots but I don't think they have enough to offer me. read more

I feel bad giving 2 stars..... But it was Ungodly slow....slow.... service. Wasn't even crowded and it took 10 minutes for my latte. Cute interior, good latte, but painfully slow (at 1030AM on a weekday). Maybe after they figure out better time management this place will be stellar. read more

Love the vegetarian breakfast sandwich. The chili flakes and arugula give a nice spicy bite to the scrambled eggs

Really cute place. A little small but cozy. I stopped in to charge before I started off on my next adventure and I watched one of the employees (owner) take care of an adorable little girl and her mom. Mom had her hands full and the young lady was about 3. She was so polite and behaving very well for her age. She slipped and my first instinct was to jump up and help but he beat me to it. Very sweet and talked to both her and her mom. (Obviously has experience with kids ) she ended up out in the rocking chairs with a huge grin and a cold drink. Best advertising there is!! read more

I came here for lunch and some lemonade. They were frying mounds of onions when I went in, so this review is written through still-watering eyes. Food: I ordered the Chicken and Prosciutto sandwich, comes with arugula on the side. The sandwich itself was bland, if there was any prosciutto in there I couldn't see or taste it. The focaccia was quite good quality, definitely the best bit of the sandwich. Service: Non existent really. Took unusually long to ring me through, and when my lemonade and food were done they weren't announced, just placed on a counter that was invisible from 6 of the 8 chairs in there. I was also one of two people in there, so it wouldnt have been hard to catch my attention. Decor was the nicest part of it, and the generic indie-pop music was quite pleasant. read more

Scandalous occurrence this morning. Assuming a paying customer that's been coming there almost every morning to work on his computer before visiting and enjoying a vacation in NYC will leave without paying just because he packed his stuff before getting to the register is UNACCEPTABLE. Maybe the SKIN COLOR made the assumption??? Very likely for a hipster spot read more

Had heard great things about Baba Cool and made it a point to try it out when I was in town. The avocado and white bean toasts were great and the homemade hot sauces were delicious (and HOT). The staff was also incredibly warm and friendly. It's not a surprise this place has a stream of regulars after only being open less than a year. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Brooklyn. read more

One of my favorite spots in Fort Greene. It's a great place to work during the day (unlike some other spots in the neighborhood, their wifi doesn't expire so you can stay as long as you like), or just stop in and grab a coffee and go. Everything is delicious, but the butternut squash toast and Baba bowls are exceptionally good. For your sweet tooth, the lemon ricotta biscuits and chocolate chip cookies are amazing! read more

As a local Fort Greene freelancer, I can vouch for the neighborhood's improvement since the opening of Babacool. We Fort-Greeners are hard-pressed to find a pleasant cafe with solid comestibles and wifi--and this place has it all! It even has outlets! The food is generally delicious, with a variety of salads, sandwiches, and excellent breakfast choices like scrambled eggs and carne asada, which comes with ThE BeST brisket, avocado, and arugula salad, lightly dressed. You can sit and work here for hours and though it gets busy, the staff is warm and won't kick you out as long as you consume an appropriate amount of food/drink. They also play great jams. I'm VERY happy to have this place in the hood. read more