Came here with some friends and was really pleasantly surprised by the service and savory dishes. I tried the lamb burger, tuna melt, and the ricotta toast. I really enjoyed the tuna melt, and the arugula salad was a great zesty pairing to cut through the richness of tuna melt. The ricotta toast was a bit too sweet for my liking, and the bread crust was a bit too hard. I also really liked the coffee and fresh orange juice! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Ricotta toast - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I heard lots of great things about this place so may have had too high of expectations and ordered the wrong thing but thought this was a pretty standard breakfast. I got the blueberry pancakes which I truely feel I could have made myself at home, eggs and bacon. The eggs were a huge portion. Everything was good and the service was good but nothing special. Honestly, my favorite thing was my Arnold Palmer. The vibes are super cute and you can tell it's a staple in the neighborhood but I wouldn't go out of my way or wait in line for the pancakes here. Next time I would go for the banana bread and the breakfast potatoes, think that would have been more unique. read more

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I've attempted to go here three times - first time 2 hour wait, 2nd time they weren't taking any more walk-ins, third time is the charm!! Came a Saturday morning and wait time was only 30 mins. Wait time was shorter for outside vs. inside. Got the pancakes (ofc) to split, but would maybe request some whipped cream next time. Was craving a tuna melt that day & this hit the spot. Friends got the chicken club and sausage egg & cheese. Tuna melt & chicken club were my faves! Friendly waiter as well. Next time I go back I will wait extra for inside. Cute diner vibe! read more

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Just wow, seriously incredible!! My friend loves this place and brought me here to try. We shared the Banana Baklava Babycakes, Kalimera (watermelon) Salad and I think this last one was a special (I'll Have What Kareem's Having). Everything was seriously so so good, but the watermelon salad was to die for. So refreshing and definitely the best watermelon salad I've ever had. The interior is cute and service is great. Definitely would love to come back here when I'm in the city. read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We came here on a busy Saturday morning and managed to get a table about 15 minutes after putting our name down, but expect a wait! We split the blueberries and cream babycakes and the zorba plate. The babycakes are a must, so fluffy and the perfect amount of cream and fruit. The plate was yummy as well, the potatoes were so flavorful and the whole plate worked well together. The inside is full of colorful retro memorabilia which is really fun, it's generally a cute hoppin spot. But for what we spent I was expecting to be a little more full... I needed another meal pretty soon after. Otherwise, fantastic brunch. read more

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this is my go to solo brunch a lot or a spot for a comforting meal. I all their breakfast options and i always have to end my brunch with something sweet and their blueberry baby cakes is my favorite! The decor in there is all nostalgic and baby blue themed (of course) only downside is that there is no reservations and sometimes a wait could be up to 2 hours on a weekend but totally worth it. If you really want to try, come on a weekday but if not, expect a wait! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - blueberries and cream babycakes - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I arrived here about 9 minutes before opening on a Saturday morning and there was no one in line so I grabbed coffee next door with my bf and by the time we were done, around 3 minutes before opening, there were 4 groups in line. We all got seated immediately! I ordered zorba's plate - the halloumi was salty but great paired with the tomato, tzatziki and eggs. The potatoes were really good! But I'm more of a crispy potato lover He ordered the big boy breakfast which had sausage that was delicious and came with blueberry baby cakes which were so good! We also shared the baklava banana bread with the walnut crumble on the side since I don't like walnuts and it was legitimately so good! The ricotta paired with the baby cakes took it to another level as well. I'll definitely be back! read more

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This brunch place is always so busy. Both times I have stopped by there has been a wait. It is a cozy little brunch place that serves great food. My friend and I got the Zorba plate and the Plato's plate and we both really enjoyed them. But the highlight on our table for me was the freshly squeezed orange juice (is a little pricey) and the babycakes which had a nice char flavor to them. I definitely will be back to try more of their brunch items in the future and most likely another flavor of babycakes! read more

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Really cool spot for a brunch! But I do not think it is worth a very long wait so my recommendation would be to come on a weekday. Really great lighting and fun decor. Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Has been on my list for a while and decided to take advantage of going on a weekday for lunch. Frappe: not as sweet as I thought. Still has that slight bitterness you may want out of your coffee. Greek potatoes: doesn't matter what dish you get. Make sure you get these potatoes! Seasoning is perfect and has the taste of perfect hash. The surface area of every mandolin-thin potato maximizes the flavor. Every little bit is browned and it is a mix of light crisp and a parboiled softness. Sausage egg and cheese sandwich: perfectly soft scrambled eggs and picture perfect American cheese peeking out and covering breakfast sausage on a soft brioche bun. read more

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Returned on a Thursday at 12:30 pm for lunch and there was no wait - weekdays are definitely the move here. I ordered the banana date shake, which was amazing (love that it's vegan - I'm dairy-sensitive). Pumpkin pancakes (special) and pita and halloumi plate were both fantastic. The winner, though, was the side of Greek potatoes and tzatziki. Sooo good. Will try the HLT next time! read more

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Stopped by on a random weekday and waited for about 15 minutes. The restaurant has cute retro diner vibes, it's a small space, and our server was friendly. There are a lot of healthy options to choose from. We ordered the Zorba Plate, Like a Greek Bagel, Lamb Burger, Blueberry Baby Cakes, and a Greek frappe. Zorba Plate - Loved the variety, but the potatoes took up the majority of the plate. Still, everything was really good and well-seasoned. I just wish it came with more pieces of halloumi. Like a Greek Bagel - Came with a long piece of crispy sourdough instead of an actual bagel. It was creamy and zesty, served with a side of smoked salmon. Blueberry Baby Cakes - Fluffy and amazing; no syrup needed. So good! Will be back if I venture out to Williamsburg again. read more

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Great spot for breakfast or brunch. We came during the week and waited about 15 mins for a table - we arrived around 12.30 which I think was peak time as it started to empty out by one so it may be worth coming a later than midday or booking. Staff are great, very sweet and friendly. The room is lovely, nice and bright with whimsical decorations and the tables are well sized. We ate a Greek salad and one of their breakfast plates the ingredients were good quality and very fresh. It was simple but tasty food. There's plenty to choose from so everyone should be able to find something they like. Prices are reasonable. BBL is like a typical Greek diner mixed up with a good sprinkle of Brooklyn cool and we will definitely come back if we are in the area. read more

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This place came up on our instagram feed and the food was delicious just as the video showed it. The frappes had a great flavor and not too sweet. We really loved the zobra plate with the halloumi and tzatziki sauce, fried eggs and a runny yoke. If you like sweet the banana bread was a soft, moist texture topped with some crunchy sweet baklava. Overall amazing and service was so sweet. The weekday mornings were not busy at all and we got seated right away. read more

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My friend decided on a new lunch spot that she saw go viral on social media - we came in around 12 on a Tuesday & it was pretty packed. I may be bias because my favorite color is blue but the interior design was so pretty! I ordered the "Zorba Plate" & she got the classic chicken club, alongside frappes - if you know me, you know I LOVE CINNAMON so I appreciated the amount of cinnamon on my coffee hehe. Our food had a lot of flavor & was tasty. The only thing that I'd recommend is potentially adding more dishes with protein? .. but I do understand it's more of a breakfast / brunch spot. I'm looking forward to coming back & trying the baklava banana pancakes, they looked soooo good! read more

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Greek brunch, super unique and flavorful - Zorba Plate was very filling, great spread of items. I love Halloumi and Potatoes, some of the freshest tomatoes and eggs ever. Banana Date Shake is delish! I'd recommend coming early, wait can be long. read more

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Really cute, cozy, Cozy American dinner for sure but really tasty! Is always packed but after 2pm you can squeeze in. All the menus are great and be served in fresh and flavorful. The table offers you to explore with some seasonings. Must try the hot sauce with cucumber and lemon salad which I love to have on the side of Sparta plate! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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we came on a Sunday morning around 10am and honestly it was not bad. we waited around 20 mins before getting seated. it's quite lively and love the way it's decorated inside. feels like you stepped into someone's room with all the nostalgic memorabilia. we got the zorba plate and was soooo delicious. i could lick the plate. same to the banana bread. super moist and soft. would love to come again to try more of their menu!!! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - zorba plate - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Baby Blue's Luncheonette is a modern day Greek inspired, New Yorker breakfast spot that knows what they are doing. I can't stand the crazy crowds that the internet brings to restaurants but I do love great food. So to be less stressed, I go during the week and avoid those weekend warriors. I could not recommend this more. I have a staycation and that meant crossing off something my food to do list. Tons of people talk about breakfast here. The pictures are great. My only concern was if my boyfriend (New Yorker) would enjoy the portion and the food. We had a 10 out of 10 experience. We arrived before opening. There was a family before us. Everyone was calm and sat down. And the waitstaff took care of people in the order they came in. I loved having time to really review the menu. We both decided on the Frappe with whole milk. I was obsessed with the cinnamon dust on top of this frothy, caffeinated concoction. We loved every sip. We decided on splitting the baby cakes with baclava and bananas. I'm the pickiest when it comes to pancakes. These were so fluffy and the toppings took it to the next level! Absolutely in love! I decided on the Zorba plate. My egg yolks were bright orange, yellow which is always a sign of flavor and quality. The tzatziki was the right sauce to dip my potatoes in. Having the juicy eggs and a nibble of halloumi for the perfect bite. The potatoes really helped soak up sauce in lieu of bread. My boyfriend got the lamb burger with an egg and he was in heaven! He said it was decadent but didn't make him feel heavy. The food was all fantastic, the service was top notch. And I loved the decor with strong New Yorker and Greek elements!! It's like the place is a person and you walked into their home. Very happy to finally make it here. Can't wait to return! So nice to see so many options for me. read more

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A happy and welcoming ambience with plenty of seating, a clean bathroom, wonderful service, and delicious food, perfect for Breakfast and Lunch. Mr. Costa, the owner, saw we did not look familiar and approached us to ask where we were from. He was super friendly and gave us coffee samples. Overall, eating here was a great experience! read more

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I thought this would be a low key neighborhood diner, but it is actually a viral NYC hit with rave reviews. They don't take reservations. The first time I tried to go, the wait was over an hour. The second time, the wait just to get on the waitlist was also crazy. This time, we came first thing in the morning, waiting twenty minutes before they opened at 9am, and we were able to get a table. The decor is fairly unassuming. They have two seaters with couches against one wall, several other tables inside, and larger tables with benches outside. NYC memorabilia and photos fill the walls. To drink, I had the watermelon juice. It was heavier than I was expecting, but very flavorful. I diluted it with water so that it was a little less sweet. To eat, I got the zorba plate and added avocado. It was a good portion size and very tasty. The potatoes were slightly crisp and well-seasoned. The fried eggs were on the runnier side. The tomato was fresh. I expected a bit more halloumi and tzatziki. There was only one fairly small piece of halloumi, which was a bummer since that's actually what enticed me to the restaurant in the first place. We also shared the blueberries and cream waffle. It was perfectly sweet from the blueberry compote and the cream was fresh and fluffy. Service was fast. They provided a bottle of tap water for the table and refilled ours quickly when we were running low. The food was certainly satisfying, but I wouldn't say the ridiculously long lines are worth it. Coming on a week day might be a better option. read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Menu - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Came at a 10AM on a Sunday and only waited 15 min! Cute retro diner vibes and really delicious food. - Frappe (5/5): was honestly surprised by how good this was. It was so fluffy and refreshing without being overly sweet. - Zorba plate (4.5/5): swapped for scrambled eggs. Only one piece of halloumi is criminal but the potatoes were so good! Although it was the majority of the plate. Wish it came with more halloumi and tomatoes. The scrambled eggs were good but nothing to write home about. - The dips (5/5): now this is a must get. The pita bread is perfection - comes out warm and fluffy, and every dip hit! I honestly loved all of them and also loved that it came with a side of pickles for a refreshing and healthy bite read more

Still my favorite place to brunch ever. Food 10/10, ambiance 10/10, s&p shakers 10/10. You will be sitting close to your neighbor. You MUST order the baklava banana bread, pancakes, or waffles - do not leave without it!! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Baklava banana bread - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Cute and yummy breakfast spot! It's was very busy for a weekend brunch, we arrived around 10am to put our names down and were finally seated around 12pm. There is a cute vintage shop and a good matcha place next door if you're looking to kill some time. FYI they closed the waitlist from 10:30am until 12:30pm. I could skip the Frappe next time, it was quite small and unremarkable for its price. The Zorba Plate was delicious- the runny egg yolks were so good with the Greek potatoes and Fried Halloumi is always a winner for me. Service was quick except for getting the check- you'd think they would want a quicker turnaround on these limited tables! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Zorba Plate - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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great service!! cool brunch spot and the food was amazingg. 20 min wait for a saturday 2pm brunch (but it was drizzling) get the smash burger!! read more

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Horrible. I've heard great things about this place. Unfortunately never even got to try. The hostess was so rude when I ask if they could clean an outdoor table for us to sit. She put a finger in my face and said "why don't you just give me a second" in the rudest tone. Looked her straight in the face and said "we'll find some where else to eat." It blew my mind how rude she was. Not sure if she was having a bad day or what, but they lost 2 potential hungry customers immediately. read more

Not a place i think u have to wait for (i.e., there are many other similarly yummy brunch places in bk) but delicious nonetheless. Really enjoyed the sparta plate and my frappe coffee! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Spart Plate, Biggest Hits - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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After seeing crowds form outside of this place from brunch for months and they extended their hours i decided to stop in for lunch with my husband on a weekday. It was moderately busy but we were seated within minutes. I ordered the lamb burger with crispy greek potatoes, a salad and tzatziki sauce. I also ordered their frappe. The food came out quickly. The burger was perfectly cooked and the potatoes were delicious. I covered everything with that tzatziki sauce! The frappe was also divine. The service was great and I love the old school new york themed decor. Very nostalgic. Can't wait to come back for breakfast and also try a milkshake! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Fantastic breakfast/brunch/luncheonette with a cool vibe and amazing food! The service is quick and friendly but they give you room to relax and enjoy the ordering process. The tables all around us were having a great time and this speaks to the culture of the clientele that is fostered by the onsite owner/chef and his team. The chef and kitchen team are creative and appear to be dialed into their food product sources because everything is high quality and fresh. We had four in our party and we all ordered something different and shared, amazing presentation and delicious. My wife is still raving about the amazing tomato soup and grill cheese and what more could be said about the baklava banana bread, sunny side up eggs, and breakfast potatoes, wow! I highly recommend this establishment. read more

Amazing brunch here! Came on a Sunday before 10 am and the wait was 30 min for 2 people which surprised me as I was expecting it to be 1-2 hours. The interior reminds me of a retro dinner, covered in baby blue and had lots of little touches that gave it so much character, like the unique salt shakers for each table. I had the Zorba plate and the potatoes were to die for! Everything else in the plate came together beautifully as well. I also got the date shake (which was blue!!). It was good but I probably wouldn't get it again, reminded me of a banana shake. The service was good and our food came out pretty quickly after we ordered. I think we were in and out in about 40 minutes. Love the vibes and food of this place. Recommend coming early to beat the wait! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Date shake - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Let me preface this by saying that I came here on a random weekday afternoon for lunch. It was busy but I was seated right away. I ordered the frappe and the blueberry pancakes. The drink wasn't sweet enough for me but it was still a good coffee. The pancakes were absolutely perfect. The service was great. It is really tiny inside with limited seating so I don't think I'd try to come back on a weekend because of how long the wait is usually, but for a midweek lunch it's a great spot. read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Blueberry pancakes and Greek frappe - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a cute diner-style with a Greek menu. My friend and I came here around 10 AM on Sunday and put our name on the list. The girl in the front taking names seemed annoyed to be there (maybe she didn't want to be standing outside taking phone numbers) which made me feel a little uncomfortable, but it wasn't the worst thing. I would recommend coming early because they close the waitlist after a certain time (they reopen it later but I wish there was a way to check online if the waitlist is open to save some travel time). I think a little more organization could make the waiting experience better for both the customers and staff. Our wait time was an hour, so we walked around the area to get a quick drink and check out the nearby shops/parks. After an hour, we were messaged that our table was ready. The inside is super cute with vintage baby blue style decorations. I loved all the wall decorations and there was so much beautiful sunlight inside. We ordered the zorba plate ($22) & H.L.T. ($16) (added egg + $3) to share. The food came out super quickly (max 10 minutes). Zorba plate: I wouldn't recommend this dish. The ratio for tzatziki/potatoes was pretty off. Half the plate was potatoes & it didn't really have much flavor. The eggs/tomato mix was good, but this dish just felt like it was missing something. It was super salty but that's it. There was also barely any tzatziki which is the best part. This was not worth the price for me. H.L.T. (with egg): We really enjoyed this dish. The bread was the best part and somehow had so much flavor. I would really recommend adding the egg as it added the flavor that we didn't get from the halloumi. I would defiantly order this dish again. The pickle it came with was also one of the best pickles I've had (and I love pickles). When we asked for the check after eating, it seemed like he forgot about us because we waited quite some time. He apologized for the delay. I probably would not come back here (unless if the waiting system is upgraded), but it is worth checking out once. read more

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Baby blues is such a gem of a restaurant! A friend told me about this place tucked away in Williamsburg and it looked so tempting we had to come try it. They serve lunch and breakfast options here so we came around 1pm and though they close at 2:30 we were able to secure a big table for our party. We got a couple of items so we got to try and assortment of platters but my absolute favorite was the Zorba plate. The potatoes here are mind blowing and ones that you might never have had before. They were so good. The frappès here are also so beautiful and yummy. It's your classic instant coffee frothed up but still completely worth it! Don't skip on the pancakes either, we got the berries and cream ones and they were the perfect little treat to end the meal! Egg inflation is real and we were charged for that and a service charge was tacked on for a bigger party but absolutely worth it for this brunch and these baby blue vibes! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Zorba plate avo toast - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Baby Blues was delicious! Came here for brunch on my last day in New York with my boyfriend. The location was super convenient, just a block from where we were staying. We arrived around 10 a.m. on a Tuesday and were lucky to get seated within five minutes of checking in with the host. The decor had a fun retro vibe, mixed with a cozy, mom-and-pop feel. I ordered the banana baklava baby cakes with a side of bacon and scrambled eggs to share, while my boyfriend went with the Zobra plate. The baby cakes were light and fluffy, and I loved the bits of banana baklava on top. My boyfriend's plate was also delicious. The potatoes especially stood out, definitely some of the best breakfast potatoes I've had. I'd definitely come back here for brunch next time I'm in the area. The food was great, the presentation was cute, and the decor made the whole experience even better. read more

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What a phenomenal brunch spot with an amazing ambiance. Retro vibes here are great. Best GF banana bread/pancakes I've ever had and such fast service. Special thank you to Jules, our server, for great recommendations, conversation and kindness to start off our day. read more

Wow, this was totally worth the trip to Brooklyn! I've had this place bookmarked for a while, but had always been too lazy to go. My friend and I snagged a seat at the bar, and the food came out pretty quickly. Here's what we ordered: - Greek frappe: It's more of latte with a whipped foam topping. It doesn't have the consistency you'd expect for a frappe, but it was really tasty and surprisingly not too sweet! - Watermelon salad: This is something I probably wouldn't order, but because it was so hot, we wanted something light and refreshing and this definitely hit the spot. - Zorba plate: There's a little bit of everything in this plate, and split between two people was the perfect amount. I do wish there was a little more tzatziki sauce though. The potatoes were cooked nicely, and I usually am not a huge breakfast potato gal. - Banana baklava bread: The first couple bites tasted great, and then it became too sweet too quickly. It's probably worth trying at least once, but I probably won't be ordering this next time. I packed the rest of it home and nibbled on it throughout the next couple days but it's very very sweet. It's very cute inside, and I love all the decor! Service was attentive and efficient. read more

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I went for the blueberry pancakes--I'm trying to get to as many top rated pancake places as possible. Are these must have pancakes? If you like blueberry pancakes, the answer is yes, asbsoltely; otherwise, I am not sure. They were very good. Maybe even excellent. No notes, not complaints. Some specific details on the pancakes: -I think there were 2, good size, but not huge -Blueberries were baked in, on top, and there is the compote you can see in pictures -I never use syrup or butter, but a little butter was very nice on these -$14, which I thought was a fine value I sat outside, which was nice. They had a few tables out there. Never went inside so can't say more. Service was very nice. read more

Tasty food, but a bit too pricey. I had the egg salad sandwich, which came with salad and a pickle. The egg salad was creamy and flavorful, and the bright salad and tart pickle worked well to balance. The bread was perfectly toasted. The total cost came to $21 with tax and tip, which feels pretty steep. read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Egg Salad Sandwich - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Found my new favorite breakfast/brunch place! There seems to always be a line but I didn't have to wait too long thankfully. Their zorba plate is my favorite and I love the variety! Also tried the banana baklava waffles which was good but wondering if I should have gotten the pancakes instead. I wasn't able to try their coffee frappe but need to try it next time! read more

Baby Blues Luncheonette - Zorba Plate - Greek Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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If you want a unique, charming brunch spot, this is the place to go. They have one of those menus that made me incredibly indecisive because everything looked so good. The frappes are as good as they look and can be made with any milk, which I appreciate. Their plates each have a nice variety and the haloumi is addicting. The decor is eclectic and everything about the vibe is very cohesive. The only real downside is that you may be waiting a long time to get a table. We waited almost 2 hours on a Saturday morning but when we came again on a Thursday, the wait was not even 10 minutes. If it's a nice day, I recommend putting your name in early and sitting at a park nearby or dipping into the nearby stores. read more