As an avid visitor to Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park, I'm always looking to dine…read moresomewhere new and don't mind walking off the beaten path. When I do this; I usually find " buried restaurant treasure". On a recent visit to Prospect Park, I decided to try a different place and got off the B16 at Caton and Coney Island Avenue. The place: Lark Cafe. I was in a mood to cheat and have a toasted wheat bagel with scallion cream cheese and a Chai. I got almost everything, except, wheat was sold out and chose sesame bagel. As I waited, I wanted to check out the adjoining ice cream shop that sells Jane's ice cream, made in the heart of the Hudson Valley. I will return for a future cheat. Jane's is known for popular flavors as Killer Chocolate, Blue Zoo, Unicorn Cake. My order was ready and one bite of the bagel: heaven! The bagel was toasted to perfection and the scallion cc was delicious. And what a generous schmear! The Chai was light and frothy. As I devoured, patrons around me were typing on their computers enjoying Stumptown coffee and iced tea. LC offers a variety of tasty options: whitefish on a bagel, smoked salmon, cheddar chive biscuits, tea bread, croissants, doughnuts.. The ambience is relaxed and there is a book nook if you need a good read. Lark also hosts private events and for families there are sing along and story times. The service is kind and my bagel was absolutely made with TLC. I left Lark happy and walked straight to Prospect Park. Off the beaten path is always full of nice surprises! "We believe in the power of kindness and of little deeds that make a person's day. We believe in community and creativity. We believe in indulgence and enjoyment. We believe in relaxing and reviving. We believe in good business and good people."- Lark Take B16 Lefferts Garden Bound and get off on Caton Avenue and Coney Island Avenue, @5 minute walk.

I didn't go to Lark Cafe physically but instead ordered from UberEats & was not disappointed. I…read moreordered the lox bagel & it was great- enough lox at a solid price as well. I also got the kale salad & was pleasantly surprised with it- it is hard to make kale taste good but this place successfully managed to do so. The roasted chickpeas & feta was a nice touch. On top of that, the tahini dressing complemented it well. I'd definitely go to this place again.

One of the best oat milk honey lavender iced lattes I've had in a while!…read more This place is beautiful, looks like a new gentrified spot in Brooklyn but can't complain when the latte was quite literally perfect. Nice spot for work from home, quiet yet populated ambiance. I'd go back to try some of the lunch dishes.

It's a very nice cafe that is close by me. I love the decor. It is also clean and has a good amount…read moreof space to sit with friend or alone. It's a good place to grab a bite & coffee. I like that it is open early in the morning. It's also seems like a nice cafe to come and study or use your laptop. I honestly do find this spot to be on the pricey side. For a muffin and a small Latte I paid more than $10 bucks. I don't see myself going there often, but I'll definitely stop by some mornings for breakfast.

That damn iced lavender matcha was so good omg. Staff friendly ... it may have been the owner not…read moresure but I will definitely be back. I've always wanted a coffee shop in this neighborhood, it's so refreshing. Very much worth a try. Will be back for the pastries/sandwiches!

Got the cinnamon roll latte and white chocolate mocha latte and they were both DELICIOUS. Highly…read morerecommend stopping in here!! The owner is so kind and the service is super efficient. Great vibes here!

can't go wrong here, great snacks, close to home for me and everyone is friendly and helpful…read more service is quick and it's laptop friendly.

The oat berry bars here are terrific! Located not too far from Prospect Park this pasty and coffee…read moreshop serves up delicious baked goods. I recently had a few of those oat bars after a race in the park and loved them! The bars feature a chewy, hearty oat base layered with seasonal, house-made fruit jam (like blueberry or mixed berry) and topped with a crunchy oat crumble. Was a perfectly healthy treat after a warm sweaty 5K race. Will go back and check out what else they offer.

THE actual * B O M B * A not-to-be-missed sliver of a spot w…read moreexcellent caffeinated bevvies + a tasty selection of freshly made baked goods. Considered ordering one of the deliciously fragrant rose / lavender lattes, but ended up w an Island Breeze - a creamy dreamy espresso float over chilled coconut water. Initially thought, hmmm, this could go so wrong, but to my delight was perhaps the tastiest beverage I have ever consumed.. Am finding myself drawn back every day this week... Anticipating withdrawl this wknd when it's time to go back home. Bonus!: Secret nook hangout w games & pillows also delightful. Each server I encountered was fabulous. This place is A TOTAL GEM!

The sign got me! I was running to find a matcha latte before heading to the train station. There…read morewas a sign outside the store promoting a cherry blossom matcha latte and I was a sucker for it. The place is narrow with a few seats in the front near the door. I was told by another customer that the stairs lead to a nook upstairs where one can work or study. You couldn't tell from outside. The person working the counter is was so sweet. The special drink wasn't on their general menus but they had it prepared plus it already comes with oat milk. The drink was actually fruity plus it had actual flowers in it. It was a nice balance of sweet and floral. This could be a nice cozy place to work in the future.

Root Hill Cafe was near our hotel -- lucky us! It's in a cozy neighborhood setting, offering good…read moreoptions with delicious lattes and coffee, and a good assortment of gluten-free and vegan baked goods. The food was very tasty, service is excellent and everyone who works there is very welcoming. We stopped in to grab a small snack, and picked out the Grassroots Bar and a chocolate chip banana bread slice to share. Our consensus was that the Grassroots Bar was incredible and the banana bread was OK, a bit on the dry side. We loved the ambiance and Grassroots Bar so much we made one more stop -- our last stop -- before heading out of town. Yummers.

Wonderful staff! Gluten free and vegetarian options, toys for kids. Good coffee! Really enjoyed our…read moretime here.

There's a carwash a couple blocks away where I pay some nice guys to clean out the disaster my…read morechildren create in the back seat, and while that's being done, I like to come to Tin Cup. It's a clean, bright cafe with fast wifi, good music, nice art and murals on the walls, and many nice places to sit (including some tables outside). The people running this place are super nice, quite helpful, and eager to chat about all the great sandwiches they have (I saw a really good-looking bagel with lox walk past me). The lucky dude who ordered it ate it in about five seconds flat, and looked quite pleased. I've yet to get any of them, but the iced green tea is stellar, and it's a perfect cafe to sit and work, or just sit, which is better than working. I'm looking forward to coming back, and next time I'm coming hungry.

Got a lavender latte for sunny, but cold day! I visited as my partner and I were getting our…read morewindshield fixed in a near by auto shop. Short line to order, but once you order, they make your drink then and there before they service the next guest. There were people sitting inside and outside. They also have free wifi for co-working/working and plenty of seating available. Cute and cozy spot for a quick drink or a light snack!

Street parking in BK…read more The name got me, then I walked in and the sign got me. Then I spoke with Gael, the owner's son-- he got me. This place is fantastic. Everything ordered was a 10/10. The Abuelita and the matcha lemonade -- so refreshing. The burrito ooof it's so good. Come hungry! Also the pistachio pastry was delicious. I couldn't resist Chismosas, this spot is for you

First time going to coffee & chisme, my boyfriend and I went on a Saturday morning. The staff were…read moreall incredibly friendly and inside is nice and spacious, with a lot of seating options (sometimes hard to find at a coffee shop in the area). I got a cold brew & my bf had an iced latte, they were both delicious. The real showstopper was the breakfast sandwich with a hash brown on top! Great value and really good.