Very nice, comfortable coffee shop with good coffee and pastries. A real gem! They let us bring the…read morepooch inside also. A+

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.

Conveniently located near several workout/yoga studios I go to, this cute little spot is perfect…read morefor a pick me up! Friendly staff and fast service, everything I've tried here is amazing. Some of my favorites have been their Berry Buzz, Gold Coast and Pink Drink smoothies, as well as their Mr. Clean and Cold Buster fresh juices. My only feedback would be to have the cups used for fresh juice chilled so that the juice itself can get a bit cold when served. They don't add in ice, which I do appreciate because you get more juice and bang for your buck!

Came here randomly while walking by. Got the banana bread protein shake! If you like something…read morenutty, this shake is for you. Staff were kind and service was fairly fast for a midday on Sunday.

Excellent, excellent and just excellent. Food, service and atmosphere. Love it. Thank you. I had…read morethe spinach and Cheese crepe. With a chai latte.

I walked in there 5 months pregnant needing to use the restroom. I made it know to the guy that I…read morewas there to indeed get food which is my main reason for even stopping by. He was extremely rude and told me that I could only use the bathroom if I payed for something. As someone who's pregnant this was very disheartening as I couldn't even order what I truly wanted from the menu being rushed to pay for something! Terrible customer service. Not to mention I grew up in Dakar so the interaction was over all very heartbreaking!

A surprisingly cute cafe in an unexpected spot, offering a solid selection of espresso drinks. The…read morecoffee was tasty, and I appreciated that the almond milk is unsweetened. Prices are a bit higher than I'd like, which makes it hard to see this becoming a sustainable daily coffee stop. As others have mentioned, it could use more seating to feel like a place you'd linger, though I'm not sure how much of a coworking-style space the neighborhood really needs yet. I haven't seen it very busy, and while it is on the pricey side, I hope it manages to stick around.

I really enjoy walking here to get my Matcha or a coffee. They have a delicious assortment of…read morepastries that I enjoy thoroughly. I recommend trying one of their donuts or the Belgian waffle

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.

5 Stars because the coffee is bangin', the sandwiches are perfect (get them on a croissant when you…read morecan,) location divine, etc. But the service makes me not want to go. I've been a regular here for 5 years and they've never once been friendly to me. My friends from LA comment on it every time they're here, and that's saying something. Also there's a certain barista who when I request milk for my cold brew they hand me the entire gallon jug to pour myself. It's hella weird and I simply stopped ordering milk. I get that this area has a slightly higher population of entitled assholes and you probably get a lot of them being a cute neighborhood coffee shop but I do wish there was more of a cute neighborly vibe actually occurring during interactions with the staff. Would be remiss not to mention the fig jam blondie, she's decadent perfection. One of said LA friends is also obsessed w/ the sesame butterscotch cookies and I always bring him one when I pick him up from the airport!!!

The food and coffee are some of the best I've had, and the coffee is easily the best in the Windsor…read moreTerrace area. Fairly priced as well. Here's my issue: The baristas are rude as hell and actively ignore you even when you are attempting *politely* to get their attention (e.g. quiet eye contact, not "HEY EXCUSE ME"). Even during off-hours while people aren't lining up out the door, they act as if you are an imposition. Baristas: get a grip. I work a counter service food job (for over five years) where I am cashier, cook and porter making less than minimum wage and I still don't act like y'all. Did I mention I am burnt-out beyond belief? Either I'm a superhero or y'all need an attitude adjustment - I think I know the answer. I tip $2 on a $6 coffee (33%!), be cordial. The five stars are to help negate the reviews the conservative snowflakes are posting about the gender-neutral language sign. If you are one of said snowflakes: please throw yourself into the closest DSNY wood chipper.

Cute little place together grab a coffee or a drink. Loved…read morethat they have tables that have signs that say "No Laptops." That keeps people from overstaying and helps those that want to grab a coffee and chat for a bit. CA should definitely start doing that. Most coffee shops have no tables due to everyone staying for an extended time. I got the basil lemonade that is seasonal. It was interesting to say the least. Wasn't a huge fan but was refreshing. Sad that we went after having a meal. Their food looked delicious. Next time when in NY, going to try and stop by to get some of their food.

We were walking around looking for a cafe with food options to dine in. Someone overheard us and…read morerecommended this place and said it was only a few blocks away. Unfortunately we should have not listened to them. What we ordered: - 2 matcha lattes with vanilla syrup - 1 chai latte - Avocado toast (whole order) - Roast Chicken Sandwich The matcha lattes were purely just milk. You can tell by the photo that the "matcha" was not very concentrated at all. Honestly the vanilla couldn't even help it. I did not finish my drink even though I tried. In one of the matchas they left a piece of the bamboo matcha whisk. The toast for the avocado toast was very tough to eat and cut, especially the crust area. The chicken sandwich was their one redeeming item, very tasty and fresh. I will not return and won't be recommending.

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.

Great Local Pastry Spot! Love all their seasonal pastries! Great to have a dessert/pastry shop in…read morethe area. Everyone who works here is always so friendly and so helpful!