The food was fresh,the fresh juice was so good I had to spin the block before I headed to the…read moreairport the next day! I love the healthier choices in a bodega setting. If I'm back in Brooklyn again I will stop by especially for the fresh juices and to try a salad because all the produce looked really good. My egg & cheese sandwich hit the spot and the chopped cheese sandwich I grabbed before my flight was tasty even cold! One note is that you can customize your sandwiches to your liking with different bread and cheese options. So going in and checking out the menu is best. Oh and the price was right!!

My sister is surrounded by these gems, she's so lucky! On the outside, it just looks like your…read moretypical corner bodega, but inside... they have some fantastic selections of juices, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, lunch & dinner sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more! On top of that they have a bunch of vegan and vegetarian selections or alternatives, and are a full snack shop too. On my last visit to NY, the smoothies were so good that's all I had. The other food looks fantastic (salmon quesadilla please??), but I haven't had any yet. The Power Up is a banana / peanut butter / avocado smoothie. The The Chunky Monkey is banana / peanut butter / blackberries / cashews... yes, the first two ingredients are among my favorite things, haha. I got a large (20 oz) for both of those orders, and I finished them so fast, I was mad! But they were so refreshing. If their other food is as enjoyable as those two smoothies, I cannot wait to return and try them whenever I'm in the city.

Cute little beach shack with an eclectic vibe & w changing menu, right by the beach. Had the…read morefake-vocado toast (or something like that) with an egg on top -- beautiful and delicious.

Fun beach spot for some sandwiches, juices, and smoothie. The fish toast was pretty solid.read more

The place to go to get your tropical fruit fix. Juan has been at this Brooklyn corner for thirteen…read moreyears serving the multitudes of passersby, hospital workers and civil service workers. There's always a great selection and the mixed fruit salad tastes like it made with love!

In an environment where overpriced smoothies and juices have become prevalent, it's refreshing to…read morefind a shop that's serving quality beverages with fresh ingredients. Each time I've stopped by, I'm impressed with the array of fruits and vegetables that are visible as my smoothie is being prepared and not hidden in a back kitchen. Most notably, the value this place provides is hard to beat. I usually opt for the medium size which is typically $8 and each size upgrade is about $1 more. The only variation in my experience usually depends on who's working on that particular day. Sometimes the staff is helpful and ready to answer questions, other times they can be a bit terse. Nevertheless, I always enjoy getting my smoothie fix here without breaking the bank.

Veggies is a small neighborhood smoothie/juice bar with a huge menu, friendly and quick service,…read moreand apparently every combination of fruits and veggies under the sun. I kept it simple and ordered a Goodness smoothie: orange, mango, and pineapple. There was a bit of a wait, it being busy and only a 1-2 person operation at a given time. But once I got my drink, it was delicious and refreshing. There isn't much seating, so plan on taking your drink to go. There's a small cash discount, although card and Apple Pay are accepted.

Mr. Melon always comes through in a clutch, whether day or night for me. Anytime those late-night…read morecravings hit, whether it's chocolate or granola, they've got me covered. Funny enough, I don't think I've ever been there during the day. It just feels like my go-to spot after hours. It's definitely a staple in the neighborhood. Also, thanks to the guy who usually works there. I don't know his name but he's always really friendly.

This was at one time the place to get your produce and a great discounted rate, however in the last…read moreyear or so, their produce stock has diminished tremendously, and all of a sudden bouquets of flowers now trump the area at the entrance that was once filled with, mass produce. Prices are still decent for what they may have, but it's not what it once was. Watch what your grabbing as some stuff may be rotting, at times, but overall, it's not my go to stop to get my produce, any more.

I have not yet eaten here but I intend to soon! The menu looks great and they provide free culinary…read moretraining to youth in the community. Hours are currently M-F from 7am-3pm. In their own words: "The BCCC neighborhood eatery and café are designed to provide a quality, comfortable dining experience for Brownsville residents. Our cuisine is inspired by the history of the African Diaspora; dishes are frequently prepared from produce grown in Brownsville. The eatery and the cafe is operated entirely by culinary-career training program participants under the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and General Manager. The BCCC offers a 50% discount for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program."

I absolutely loved this place. Being from East NY Brooklyn it was great to see something like this…read morein Brownsville. The place is set up on a very trendy way with a hipster vibe. It's very spacious and clean. To my understanding it's a non profit ran culinary arts program that plays a duel role as a restaurant . The chaos one is inspired by the African diaspora and the meal I had was absolutely delicious. I had the fish grits and greens. The combination of flavors were perfect and the fish was prepared wonderfully. The staff was very friendly and helpful and they all had a friendly attitude. All of the meals are very reasonably price and I believe they offer 50% discount to residents of the community that are on supplementary benefits. I think a place like this is a gem in this type of community. I believe that having beautiful spaces like this to eat and relax offer a new experience to people who may not be able to provide fine dining experiences outside of their community at the moment. I was very pleased with my experience and everything else about this place. I will definitely be returning and I hope to see more places like this in the future. One more thing they don't accept tips for personal gain. Any tips they receive go as a donation to the organization so tip well! Lol

Open 24/7 with friendly guys out front prepping fresh veggies at all odd times of the night. Not…read moreonly is their selection of produce well curated and interesting, those guys are working out front constantly, even at 4am on a rainy cold winter night and make the sidewalk both friendlier and safer. There's one kinda jerky guy who works here, I think he's the owner, and everyone else is almost suspiciously nice. You'll find a few little gems in here you wouldn't expect. I came in at around 2am with a toothache not too long ago and got a decent sized bottle of clove oil hidden behind the counter for 4$. They also carry coconut oil, and other asian foods as translated through the West Indies. Neither of which implies dairy foods, mexican foods, or organics, though there are some nods to the 'changing neighborhood' with some cheese, kombucha, and fancy juices in the cooler. There's some good spices, hot sauces, and those little pouches of instant indian food for pretty cheap. The terrible fish smell gets stronger in the front of the store. My friend swears that the salted cod is really good, it's a delicacy?? It's salted so it stays good forever?? I don't know, I don't eat such things.

I love local stores. I particularly love local stores that are practically underneath my apartment,…read moreso allow me to wax eloquent on the glory that is this fruit and vegetable stand. First of all: it is a fruit and vegetable stand. They have a few other things, among them an assortment of spices and sauces that incorporates the tastes of most of Asia, the Middle East, and South America (possibly Africa, too, but I have unfortunately cooked far too little African cuisine to confirm this), but for the most part, they sell fruit. And vegetables. And they're really delicious. Pineapples and mangoes. Fresh coconut. A small green vegetable as yet to be identified (I suspect it is the sort of pepper that makes you hallucinate if swallowed whole. I got one of those in some Texas chili. Bad news bears. But then I had a whole dream about the end of the world, so only half bad news bears. A single bad news bear. Just chilling by himself). And salted codfish, for reasons which elude me. They also have a whole assortment of drugstore items behind the counter at the back, and these really friendly guys who unpack everything and hang around at curb-side most of the day. Everything in the store is also cheap as a West-Oakland hooker. But way more enticing. They appear to never close. I drove into town at five in the morning, all sketched out by driving into Brooklyn at five in the morning, and the guy with a cut on his hand asking for money (which scam I have seen so many times, it's made me cynical, which in turn makes me sad for my wounded romanticism) but the fruit and vegetable stand was open, and how sketched out can you be when you're moving into an apartment with tangelos and yams overflowing onto the sidewalk right next door? Only downside; they do not appear to have any dairy or meat products, excepting a randomly varied selection of cheeses, which are all small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. They have five different brands of soymilk, but no actual milk. They have two brands of COCONUT BUTTER, and lots of magarine, but no actual butter. Which is great if you're lactose intolerant, like my housemate, but not so much if you're a fiend for the cow juice, like me. They're still awesome. And I love them.

You get proper value here. Each dish was properly executed. Bonbon Lakay immediately grabbed my…read moreinterest. The restaurant combines quality, affordability, and speed. We're committed to returning soon.

Stopped by since I was in park slope. I'm always eating/giving my money towards Thai food, why not…read morea black business!! Anyways I purchased 3 things for $17. Pricy af to me but hey. The baked Pattie with chicken wasn't baked/cooked completely. Had my mother gagging. We literally had to put it in the toaster to brown up & cook. After it was toasted she stated she didn't like it. Bland. I think for the price make the baked Pattie's slightly bigger to stand out from other pattie shops. Idk. The fried herring pattie which is basically pate kode was delicious. Oily. But delicious. I would of thought the lady at register tell me there's egg in it. She described it as a regular patty but fried. Luckily! I'm NOT ALLERGIC to egg. Literally on the first bite there was an boiled egg. The size is massive and the Pattie was filled to the brim with herring. As I bit down into it, sausage and cabbage were towards the bottom. Surprisingly it all came together. Nice taste. The Haitian fudge wasn't authentic. Tasted purely sugar and artificial. Sucks because it's so expensive for a small a$$ piece and I was craving it. Also BTW. Cremas ice cream is discontinued according to lady at register. I wanted to try. Welp