Boca Del Cielo - Bay Ridge Brunch Gem…read more I stopped by Boca de Cielo in the Bay Ridge area for brunch with the kids, and it turned out to be such a cozy and welcoming spot. You order your food at the front counter, and while we waited, the owner surprised us with a complimentary almond croissant since it was our first visit. It was absolutely delicious -- flaky, fresh, and easily one of the best almond croissants I've ever had. The menu has a great variety of options. We went with the steak and eggs and buttermilk street pancakes. The steak was tender and full of flavor, the home fries were seasoned perfectly, and the pancakes were fluffy and delicious. We also tried the Tropical Bliss Juice, a refreshing blend of pineapple, mango, and orange that's freshly pressed to order. From the warm decor to the amazing food and friendly service, everything about this place was fantastic. I can't wait to come back and try more items on their menu!

This place never misses. It's been a while since I have stopped by but finally had a chance today…read more Although the cooks are different the quality and taste of the food hasn't changed - still good, y'all! Today, I deviated from my norm and got the beet boost (the ginger shined through - which I loved); I got the steak wrap w/o tomatoes - definitely good. This came w/a salad (but your cheapy iceberg lettuce ;) and balsamic drizzle - all in all, a delicious meal. The seating has definitely changed the quality of the food and dranks are still fire

Wonderful cafe! I…read morestopped in to catch up with a friend and it had the perfect atmosphere for doing so. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly - offering suggestions for their vast options. There are comfy couches as well as many tables for those who need a place to catch up on a little work. I was overwhelmed with the options and panic ordered a berry & mint lemonade. It was absolutely delicious. My only regret was not getting a sweet treat on my way out!

Bilqis Coffee is such a welcome new gem in the neighborhood! I have passed by this place a few…read moretimes and decided to try it, especially since I always wanted to try Yemeni coffee! The atmosphere is very cozy and chic. The space's design features a lot of plush seating and nice gold accents. I was greeted by a kind, knowledgeable server. He gave thorough recommendations for the different brews available. I opted to try the Bythani Qahwah, since it sounded like something I would enjoy. Bythani is brewed with almonds and spices. It was very flavorful and delicious! Each order is brewed to perfection and was served at our table. I also ordered a chocolate croissant and a slice of pistachio tres leches cake. The food and coffee were wonderful, and the atmosphere was the cherry on top!

Ubani has replaced Georgian Cuisine at 8309 Third Avenue. Funny enough, we ordered pretty…read moresimilarly. We started with the eggplant rolls again and added the beet salad with goat cheese. Beet salad was a hit served with big chunks of tender beets. I'm not sure if they boiled and chilled the beets or used another technique to soften them up, but it came out nicely. This time we opted for the khachapuri imeruli. It was delicious. I've yet to come across a khachapuri that I've disliked. Dough was crispy and flakey. Cheese was melty and gooey. Always such a cozy delight. We had the khinkali again - this time with cheese filling. It's a nice vegetarian friendly option, but I prefer the meat or vegetable blend fillings. Cheese in the khinkali was similar to the khachapuri, so it was redundant to order the two together. Would definitely recommend the khinkali but would pick a different filling if you're getting khachapuri. For the main course, we shared the shkmeruli - a roasted chicken in a creamy garlic sauce. I've seen this listed as chicken tabaka elsewhere. It was excellent! Less garlicky than the one I had a Saperavi earlier in the week. Chicken was juicy but the sauce was the star. We dipped the nipples of the khinkali in the sauce to maximize usage. Good list of Georgian wines. Full bar plus some beers including a Georgian one. Service brought out the dishes in a well paced manner. They were very patient as we lounged in their backyard. It was a very comfortable outdoor dining set up. There is one, spacious single occupancy restroom.

10/10. Amazing. No notes. I would sell a limb to come here again if I had to. Large portions (we…read moregot the imeruli khachapuri, khinkali, pkali trio, and the mtsvadi) that were all delicious! We had to take some stuff home. Our impressively friendly waitress packaged that up like a military operation. It was AMAZING!!! The interior? Meh. Cool art but nothing too special -- but you won't even care because you'll be too busy slurping down the heavenly food that was blessed by the Georgian mountains or something!! It's comfy enough. I loved it so much! I will come again. I didn't take any food pictures because I don't believe in food bloggers and my sausage fingers frequently prevent me from taking decent pictures. But I did snap a shot of the lemonade which looked a little radioactive but was absolutely delicious. If you're thinking about it, just go! Rip the band aid off and ascend to food enlightenment.

Just stopped in for a sweet treat iced latte! I got the biscoff cookie butter iced latte and my…read morefriend got the smores latte! Both were so good and the guy making our drinks was so nice and helpful. Whenever I'm back in Brooklyn I will definitely come back to try more of their 33 flavors!

I stopped by Brooklyn Brew Cafe for the first time while accompanying a friend's daughter who was…read moremeeting her mother there. I had no intention of staying--my plan was simply to walk her in and leave--but she insisted I try one of their cookies and sit for a moment. Unfortunately, that brief visit was more than enough to confirm that this is a place I would not willingly return to. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt unwelcoming. Instead of a basic greeting or even neutral acknowledgment, the woman behind the counter looked me up and down with a visible scowl, as though my presence was somehow offensive. First impressions matter in hospitality, and this one could not have been worse. A coffee shop should feel warm and inviting; this one felt the opposite. The environment itself did little to redeem the experience. The overall vibe was dull and unappealing, lacking the comfort and energy that usually make neighborhood cafés enjoyable places to spend time. Rather than feeling like a community space, it felt tense and awkward. Service and atmosphere are the bare minimum for any café. When both are lacking, it raises serious questions about how the business expects to retain customers. Based on this visit alone, Brooklyn Brew Cafe left the impression of a place that has forgotten the most basic principle of hospitality: treat people like they are welcome. Needless to say, I would not recommend this café to anyone looking for a pleasant place to grab coffee or spend time.

Newer cafe in the bay ridge area that I just found out about. Tons of space and seating, and many…read morefood and drink offerings. The cafe is quite dark, not super inviting. Service was polite. I ordered a hot matcha latte with almond milk to stay. I was given my latte, well steamed and the perfect temperature, albeit in a to go cup. They use ceremonial matcha, no added sweeteners, so it was perfect.

Tried this place yesterday. You can tell the spot is new. And They are still settling in, but the…read morecoffee was pretty good and my Matcha latte was excellent. Prices were very reasonable. Service was good inside was nicely decorated, but still seemed a bit unfinished. I will be coming back. My usual spot milk and honey was $7.25 !!!!!(vs $4 here ) for a Matcha latte and didn't taste as good.

Quick service, clean tables, very nice vibe on the inside. Ordered the lamb flatbread, pastrami…read morestack, yogurt and a pot of the mango turmeric tea. Greatly enjoyed all of our items, definitely recommend the tea!

The food is okay and that's the only reason I'm rating it a two, otherwise, the seating is…read moreextremely uncomfortable, the place is always dirty and messy, and the service is average for the money you pay. I couldn't even substitute roasted potatoes for sweet potato fries which is ridiculously funny! Back will be aching by the end of your dining experience.

Great coffee and food! Everything is always fresh and…read moredelicious! It's so convenient being in the lobby of my Urby apt. They also have a nice seating area to enjoy your food!

I wanted to take a morning power walk along the staten waterfront. This development of apartments…read moreis called Urby. It's a really cool spot that I've frequented with their variety of restaurants. This particular day I wanted to take a power walk and enjoy a protein packed breakfast. So I headed down to the Americano cafe. It was my first time visiting This restaurant and I couldn't understand why?? lol. This place has such a cool laid back vibe. Reminded me of a cafe in Puerto Rico in isla verde. There are comfy chairs to sit and perhaps do some flex work. It has an outdoor and indoor area. And the food was really good. I had the bacon and eggs with avocado and small salad on the side. I also had the macha lata lata. So good. I will for sure be back to chill and grab a wrap! You should too!!

Walked past and I love a good coffee shop, so I walked in. The ambience was really nice in here…read more Looks like a great place to sit down and enjoy a great drink. They have a lot of cool pastries and things in the menu. The guy behind the counter was also very kind and helped me make a great choice. I decided to try an iced blue raspberry latte it was delicious. If I am ever back in the area will stop in again for sure!

I had to return something to Optimum and discovered this coffee shop. The workers are so nice and…read morepatience with us as we asked several questions about the coffee and the pastries they had. The food is super fresh, and coffee hit the spot everytime! There's plenty of metered parking, but if you want free parking, you need to park a few blocks off the main area. It's cozy cute spot to sit in and enjoy, I'll have to try that when I return because I was in a rush so had to be in and out so the service was top notch speedy, which is definitely a huge plus and the Brooklyn way!