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    Nerd Be Cool

    4.2 (13 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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    12oz cold brew
    Jillian B.

    Cool little spot for coffee and pastries. It's a bit small, a couple tables here and there, but wasn't crowded when we went. I thought the shop had a lot of character and enjoyed the cold brew. The pastries looked and smelled amazing, but since we were on our way to lunch, we didn't end up getting any. Next time for sure!

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    Suri M.

    I love this tiny cafe! Tucked just off Court street, it's usually quiet if you want to sit outside (except when one of the neighbors is renovating). There's no seating indoors, so it's mostly a grab and go place. They make all the espresso drinks and offer extra shots for the same price (for those all nighters?). The matcha is good here. Dairy and non dairy milks. They're the only place in the neighborhood that reliably stocks cake donuts year round (instead of the seemingly ubiquitous yeast donuts elsewhere) and oh my, I guess that's my weakness. Today they had a black and white donut. Like, the actual dough is black and white as is the icing. Delicious and very impressive! Charming friendly staff that are fast and highly skilled. Pay cash, card, Apple, etc. The only thing they're missing is a restroom, but again since there's no indoor seating, I guess they're trying to discourage people from camping out to work on their projects.

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    3 years ago

    Cute! A little bit of indoor seating, plus three tables outside. Gorgeous plants. My freddo cappuccino was delicious. No bathroom.

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    3 years ago

    Great espresso, great tea, awesome pastry selection and a really cool / plant forward vibe. Highly recommend this neighborhood spot

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    4.0(331 reviews)
    1.0 miFort Greene
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    Baba Cool was wonderful! Lovely warm welcome when we arrived and staff remained very attentive and…read morehelpful throughout the evening. The food was delicious ! You must have the Brussels sprouts!! I'd go back for those in a minute! I very much enjoyed my salmon dish. Lovely presentation and preparation but portion a bit small. However, the Brussels sprouts were so generous portion that even after sharing there was "take home" for us. The chocolate mousse was extraordinary! I don't even want to know the calorie count - but worth it!! My one negative was the chill of the Cabernet Yes, I know that's the trend but personally I prefer room temp especially in cold weather The restaurant owner was gracious, staff actually charming and accommodating We are recommending this place to family and friends and plan to return especially when going to BAM ENJOY!!

    Definitely a hip spot to grab drinks and catch up with friends but the food was somewhat of a miss…read morefor us. We came on a Saturday night for an early dinner at 5pm. Walked in and was able to get a seat without reservation, but it definitely filled up by 6/7 pm. The place is dimly lit and the tables are quite small. For the food, we got their Brussel sprouts, shrimp, salmon entree and chicken entree. Our favorite were definitely the shrimp. But everything else when eaten together tasted a bit too greasy and felt monotonous in terms of flavor. Brussel sprouts were fried and held to a decent amount of oil, then the addition of tahini made it even more oily. Pan chicken we expected whole pieces of chicken but it was more like a thin chicken cutlet. The salmon came with a cauliflower puree which tasted so rich (with butter), but I couldn't finish it bc it was so rich.

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    Squarrel Cafe

    4.6(140 reviews)
    0.9 miBoerum Hill
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    I came here with my little cousins and we had a blast! They have dozens and dozens of games…read moreavailable...maybe I've never even heard of before! You pay $8 per person for three hours, which seems absolutely incredible. They have delicious bubble teas and some light bites. They have teas and coffees too. Super shout out to the woman working there today (12/29) because my little cousin is not an adventurous eater and she recommended the lychee boba and gave him a sample. He never tries things but did and really enjoyed it. I am so thankful for everyone's kindness who worked there. A cool atmosphere with lots of meetups and games going on. Huge positive that you can make a reservation. I can't wait to come back!

    Walked in to this semi-coffee shop during late afternoon; Most of the pastries were basically sold…read moreout; clerk asked if I wanted the last of the cheese danish (I was hungry) sitting on display, I decided to purchase that last piece of pastry. The store was pretty emptied at the time, and clerk informed about pricing per hour for game play (board and card games). I decided to skip the games, since all I wanted was some food to-go. Got the pastry and a latte drink. The pastry was a bit off; cheese filling was too sour and the pastry just didn't taste that fresh. The matcha latte drink wasn't good neither; very small amount of Matcha flavor, but plenty of milk. Will probably come back for game play only

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    Textbook - Drinks Menu (as of August 2022)

    Textbook

    4.1(59 reviews)
    1.0 miFort Greene
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    People have left some odd reviews of this place, including a one-star review for the restaurant…read moreapparently being highly politicized--a vibe I neither felt nor could visually identify within or without the establishment. I ordered a single burger and a Sudan spiced peanut butter latte, for ~$15! That's pretty inexpensive for New York City. I note this as some consider it overpriced. I suppose the food is fairly inexpensive, the lattes slightly higher than average. The "burger" comes wrapped in a homemade pita with diced cucumber, onion, and tomato, plus a few crispy, thick-cut fries and a yummy house sauce. It was a cool twist of the traditional burger and had a nice flavor. The sauce was like a slightly Mediterranean version of Big Mac sauce. The girl working as the barista and cashier was very nice and friendly. She had a nice presence and warm smile, made suggestions, and even gave a stranger free utensils when they popped on to ask. I think it's definitely worth checking out, and it's a good place for a cheap & simple meal that's still quirky and fun.

    I have wanted to try this spot for some time, and wound up a bit disappointed with what I tried…read more They feature a tahini cold brew, which features two things I love dearly, but instead of a rich cold brew it was overly sweet and icy--more like a slushie. Perhaps I should have anticipated that, or my mistake in ordering. I also ordered a Moroccan egg salad sandwich which was substantive but surprisingly bland--sparse with the advertised capers and pickled red onions to give it more punch. I've always loved the look of the spot and the vibe--funky decor, outside and indoor facing counters to order, with some outdoor seating for people watching on Dekalb or heading nearby Ft. Greene Park. I see they are renovating and rebranding a bit and adding some burger component. While I didn't love it, I'd definitely give it another shot.

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