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    F Monteleone Bakery & Cafe

    4.3 (218 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Desserts
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Johanna B.

    Feast for your eyes and stomach. I love everything about this bakery/Italian Pastry shop. Can easily be uprooted and planted on a trendy Manhattan neighborhood block. There's so much to love here. Mini pastries--reduced in size for the guilty pleasure of tarts, cannolis, cream puffs, tiramisu and more. Cookies, biscuits, pies, cakes, marzipan and holiday specialty items. Excellent baked goods that draws a line during the holidays. Monteleones has been a fixture in Carroll Gardens for years. It's phenomenal. Come see for yourself.

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    Esmeralda C.

    This bakery smells amazing upon walking in, with the vast array of pastries and sweets available to fulfill your cravings. There were several patrons there on an early mid-week afternoon so you know this place is popular and their treats are good. I tried their cross-bun and for my first time ever trying, it was pretty good, reminded me a bit of a fruitcake. The staff were busy so we waited a few minutes to be serviced which was not bad a all. Since my eyes filled up with so much to view, will return to try some traditional italian pastries.

    Pistachio cookie, pignoli cookie, and one with jam and almond paste- all must orders!
    Christina M.

    If I leaved near Monteleone, I would probably be here every day. This is a true, old school Italian bakery with a fantastic variety of pastries and cookies. We got half a pound of mixed cookies and I wish we had ordered more! All of the cookies were excellent but some of them were truly among the best Italian cookies I've had, especially the pignoli cookie- these were absolutely incredible and I think I could've had half a pound of just these! The pistachio cookie was also delicious and had so much real pistachio flavor. I didn't catch the name, but there was also an oval-shaped cookie with jam and almond paste that was fantastic. You can tell the cookies are made with high quality ingredients and it just feels like a cute, charming neighborhood place. I would make a trip to Brooklyn just for these.

    FoodLover F.

    Fifth stop on our food tour We each got one small Cannoli It was very fresh and tasty. Owners license plate says cannoli and that's about all we were told.

    Gluten free cookies + 1 non GF hazelnut cream puff
    Kaiti M.

    I need to let my fellow gluten free folks know that they have at least 8 different gluten free cookie options and they're all delicious!! FYI-not a gluten free kitchen. Also, there's a non-GF cream puff pictured.

    Tracy K.

    Wow. Second time visiting Monteleone bakery and completely wowed this time. Took another visit to see the amount of amazingly gorgeous specially Italian Bakery items in here. Went with a full Cassata cake and gorgeous pasticiotti. Unbelievable how good looking it all was. Saw real deal Italian chocolate eggs wrapped for Easter. My only regret not leaving with one. Already have a few for the holiday but these looked worth trying. The baker is the owner and his daughter let me pick the most gorgeous cake with no fuss. Even though in the back of the display. Love that. Seems to get the Yelper types with ease. ; ) Definitely bookmark for real Italian bakery items.

    Kenny C.

    I'm not a big dessert guy, but F Monteleone has helped me find my favorite cookie in the world. Of course, they've also got all of your Brooklyn bakery basics, like Italian flag/seven layer cookies, pignoli, butter cookies, thumbprint cookies, almond cookies, fruit tarts, eclairs, etc. But they also have stuff I've never even had before (granted, my bona fides only include growing up in Bensonhurst and going to many, many Italian family dinners). The gamechanger was this half-frollini, half amaretti fusion. My friend bought them for a party, and I just had to go back to buy more for myself and my family. The woman behind the counter said she didn't think they had a special name, so just look at my photos because they're hard to describe. They come in pistachio or almond (both are amazing). If anybody knows what it's called, DM me! Anyway, if you're there, just look in the case for cookie that looks like two cookies in a state of mitosis. And then BUY ALL OF THEM. But save me a few. They also do custom cakes, some of which are hilarious. Like a decapitated snowman head or one that looks like a cheeseburger. Lines can get long around the holidays, but it moves fast. Staff is great!

    Happy 98th birthday,Antonio outdid himself on this beautiful 2 tier cake!  Banana & Strawberry filling which was requested.

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    It's almsot like being back in Italy. The selection of treats is massive, the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly.

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    Incredible cakes and pastries. Beautiful designs and very affordable. Also, everyone is super nice and helpful.

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    excellent almond paste cookies, lots of options, all seemingly fresh, some I hadn't happened upon before in other italian bakeries

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    Laza Dessert Cafe

    4.2
    (45 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    This is such a popular place in the neighborhood I'm glad I finally got to check them out. The…read moresmell of chocolate and waffles hits you as soon as you enter! I got the Triple Chocolate waffle and it was so good, thick style waffle and the chocolate was tasty and the brownie bites were great too. Recommend this spot if you want to treat yourself, it's not overindulgent just right

    Laza Cafe is the place to be for intricate and elaborate desserts. I haven't been here since the…read morename rebrand, but their location on Steinway is always popping, and I had to see for myself what the fuss is about with this joint right in the heart of Bay Ridge Brooklyn. Firstly the rebrand has been phenomenal, I love the care that has obviously gone in to the packaging, transportation and delivery of my order. It really felt like it was delivered straight from the shop with no problems. The lotusella crepe was every biscoff lover's dream come true. The pairing with chocolate and banana and strawberry is a classic hit and I love that they didn't skimp on the chocolate or biscoff here. The layers of crepe were appropriate thickness and not too dense. I hate when they crepe is too thick and feels like you're getting a mouthful of dough. Not with this bad boy. I like the dusting of lotus crumbs and they actually don't go soggy which is nice. I can't wait to try more things of their menu. A true neighborhood gem!!

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    Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain

    4.0
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    3.75 It's been a few years since I went here. I remembered…read moregetting a large chocolatey sundae which I needed to share with one of my sons. This time, we took the F train to Carroll St, walked by a quiet residential area and some busier streets. We ordered and paid by the entrance, given a number and looked for seats. Tables for 4, and along the long counter in the front area; small counter for 3, and 2 round tables in the back, where the restroom also is. Got a reg scoop of Coffee bean- small scoop, with specks of coffee; and a Warm brownie sundae - small for the price of almost $17- 1 regular scoop of ice cream, flanked by brownie (was good, soft and warm), covered with fudge. Asked for whipped cream and cherry on the side. Missing the shaved chocolate. Atmosphere is not lively for a soda fountain but I loved the decor/old pharmacy items. Employees were just working, with straight-faces/no smiles.

    We came here on a recent summer Sunday afternoon on a whim after reading some positive reviews of…read morethe place as we were in the neighborhood. We ordered the egg cream (as it was award winning according to their wall), the black and white milk shake and coffee. The black and white milk shake was definitely the best of what we ordered. It was fresh and had a homemade taste. The chocolate had a richness to it. I would definitely come back to try the other items on the menu like the sundae. The place itself has a rather old timey vibe to it, which makes it quaint. The service was fast and friendly. If you're in the area I would definitely recommend checking out Brooklyn Farmacy.

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    Laser Wolf

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    4.4
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    3.3 mi
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    I failed to make note on our reservation that we would be enjoying dinner here for my birthday, so…read morewhen we arrived, we were shown a less than stellar table without that amazing view. I asked if there was any way to fix this, and right away, the hostess brought us to another table with a much better view of that magnificent manhattan skyline and river. Then the food. Omg the food. We each ordered our main, after which they bring out an enormous tray of all these lovely nibble salads, pickles, dips, and pita. I don't eat wheat, and haven't my entire life, so I usually don't say anything about it if it seems to me the place doesn't cater to that sort of restriction. The server noticed however, and offered sliced cucumbers for the dips. Such a lovely detail, brava. Did I mention how deeeeeeeelicious everything was? Hubby had the steak shishlika which was perfectly tender and charred at once. I had the chicken shishlika which was good, but not the wow of the steak. Each and every salad, dip, pickle etc was perfectly spiced, cooked, presented. The nuances were just right. Nothing too precious or sideways. Just honest, well built yummy food. And the fries. You MUST get the fries. We ordered the tahini ranch along with the tahini catsup. In my opinion, that wasn't necessary. But if you're a ranch lover, go for it. Then the dessert! Soft serve with a cherry reduction and some kind of flourless chocolate brownie... I don't need to say more. The service was excellent. The food delicious. The view was perfect, though no one celebrated the sun going down like I was told they do. We will go back, with four or more so we can finish all the food. We left way too much behind since we were heading out after and not home. Lesson learned: laser wolf is a great celebration/date night venue for all the right reasons. But go with a larger party, not just two.

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    Malai

    Malai

    4.3
    (326 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Wow such an unexpected, unique ice cream shop you can only find in New York! Found it while walking…read morein boreum hill, and I was curious about malai ice cream. I was thinking to myself, could it be like Kulfi? Turns out yes! It's even better with the flavor assortment and consistency! They had fun combos like saffron pistacho, rose pistachio, mango and cream etc. we got the saffron pistacho and mango & cream split combo for $8.50 and hmmmm it was so good! Both flavors were distinct. I loved the mango one as it actually tasted like Indian mangoes and the pistacho one actually tasted like kulfi. The consistency is imo so much better than gelato. It's creamy and melts in your mouth. The ambiance is cosy, lots of people just hanging out like at a 3rd space. The attention to decor is really good, the walls and ceilings also have this classy look and feel. The service was great. They let me try 2 flavors, and my husband 1. You could also buy pints, if you'd like. Overall, 10/10 spot. Would 100% recommend!

    This review is super overdue!! But Malai was memorable enough that I want to make a note of this…read moreplace so I remember to visit it for my next NY trip. I had heard of this indian inspired ice cream place and was on my list to try out whenever I am in the area. They have unique and seasonal indian inspired flavors which I typically love.. On this trip I tried the rose cinnamon almond flavor which was really nice and orange fennel which i loved.. it has a right amount of sweetness and creaminess. there were some other flavors that I wanted to try but that will be for my next visit!

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    Vegan Mango and Cardamom Yogurt Soft Serve Swirl (~$6) on Waffle Cone (+$2)
    Vegan Mango and Cardamom Yogurt Soft Serve Swirl (~$6) on Waffle Cone (+$2)
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    Mango Lassi soft serve
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