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    Brooklyn Bridge Bistro

    3.1 (94 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Nia G.

    Had to make a quick pitstop here before the walk on the bridge, for restroom and opted for sparkling lemonade with iced tea. The people were very gracious and allow me to use the restroom with a minimum purchase. Although the tea cost eight dollars, which is pretty steep. It was worth not holding over the bridge. lol- the place was clean and cool, the atmosphere was open and the host was welcoming understanding my flight. However, the bathroom did not have tissue :/ - almost a fail if I didn't have some in my pocket

    Isao S.

    From New York City hall, I crossed the Brooklyn Bridge on my foot. This cafe is located at the exit of the bridge on a side of Brooklyn. I was thirsty as I walked across the bridge. As the exit gradually approached, the cafe Jumped into my eyes. I decided to come in it. Though Brooklyn Bridge Bistro was Brooklyn Bridge Cafe before, now the name become Brooklyn Bridge Bistro. I suddenly think the cafe and searched on the internet. The location matched with my old photo but the name of it didn't matched with the name in my photo. So I watched the Website of Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, managing local business. As a result, I found that Brooklyn Bridge Bistro is the same cafe, Brooklyn Bridge Bistro. The Brooklyn Bridge Bistro has been open the same place for a long time. Maybe, local people in Brooklyn rarely visit the cafe, but tourists of Brooklyn Bridge usually visit it. So so many reviews evaluate high quality and services, especially the prices. According to my research, it is very famous for tourists who visited Brooklyn Bridge, but local people hardly ever visit it.

    "The Usual" with Turkey Sausage.
    Trinaka B.

    Food was freshly prepared and very good. They have a nice variety of food to choose from. Good service.

    Cafe Latte
    Rani Z.

    Time & Date: Friday, 7/30/21 @ 6:30pm Crowd: only 2 parties Ordered: Iced Cafe Latte w/ Almond Milk ($7.25) Needed some energy before walking the Brooklyn Bridge, and this restaurant was conveniently located at the bridge entrance. This is a sit down restaurant, but I just ordered a latte from the menu to go. The espresso was decently strong & there was a slight sweetness from the almond milk. Solid latte, but for $7.25? Big Yikes!

    Araceli C.

    Before walking the Brooklyn bridge I stop here for lunch Small menu not much to choose from I order cappuchino and salad bowl I think they added the tip on the bill and I leave $5 dlls more Wherever my lunch was good

    I was enjoying the egg white omelette until I noticed the pool of oil underneath
    Brett B.

    I haven't waited this long for anything since Space Mountain. The service was surely lacking this AM, but the food was ok until I noticed the pool of oil my egg white omelette was basking in. Probably a must-miss

    Buffalo Wings
    Stacie W.

    What a nice place! We were hoping to make it in for breakfast, but we just missed the cut off time and had lunch instead. I ordered the mac n cheese and buffalo wings. Both were really good. The mac n cheese was really saucy, which was nice, but could have used some more seasoning. The dressing that came with the wings was a little vinegary, but the wings themselves were good. I was able to try the margarita pizza, artichoke dip, and grits. The grits were rich and creamy and although the crust on the pizza was a little doughy, it had good flavor. The artichoke dip was REALLY good. It was a hit with the group for sure. The staff was really nice and welcoming.

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    Charging 20 percent gratuity just for coffee order . Price , service and quality of food not worth it

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    Best burger in town and staff is super sweet and kind. highly recommend trying their lemonade as well.

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    I had a great experience as always ,amazing food ,service, and welcoming bibes, i will definitely come back .

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    Pricey but good. I have had everything on the menu now. The Caesar salad made with Kayla is the only disappointment.

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