This is a lovely restaurant, open airy design wen though we were seated in the basement. We went for dinner on a Saturday. We started with some drinks - The South Brooklyn - ( kind of like an old fashion), The Runner Negroni (very bitter - would not order this again), The Gowanus - a phenomenal dirty martini and the Pear Falls - yum!!! We ordered the following for dinner and desert: - Escarole Salad - fried beans were perfect - The Duck Pastrami - tender and just salty enough. Good mustard and pickled onions - The Lamb Burger - so tasty, nice tart slaw. The bun was a little tougher than I would have liked - The Roasted Chicken - cooked very well and tender but it tasted a bit gamey. - Rye Brownie Sundae - great brownie, great ice cream but wish they heated the brownie up The bread is as advertised awesome. Olive, sour dough an bagguette were perfect. The butter they came with was also very good. The service was friendly - our waitress was losing her voice but was still attentive and helpful. So - the per se chefs breads win out bit the food overall wasn't bad - I did expect better though. - read more

We have been back for dinner on multiple occasions and Runner & Stone does not disappoint. From appetizer to entree to dessert, the food is perfectly prepared and delicious! Most recently we celebrated my birthday here with my family, not only were we treated like "regulars"(my parents were impressed!), the food was the best its been yet! We had the salad special, soup special and duck pastrami to start, followed by lamb burger, the roast chicken, the fish special and a vegetarian special. We had to rush out before dessert(but I've got my eye on the pear tatin for next time!). Thank you Runner & Stone for adding culinary delight to our neighborhood! read more

Came here for my birthday and had the most wonderful time! Was here with my family and we are all foodies, so we made sure to try almost everything!! To start off, I had the Fumado, which reminded me of a spicy margarita. It was so delicious! For the rest of the meal we drank all sorts of wines. Our server/bartender was really well informed of all the wines... As well as the various methods of preparation for each of the dishes. For our first course, we had a roasted beets, duck pastrami and chicken liver pâté. We also had this incredible cauliflower dish that was in a tomato-based sauce. Our second course consisted of the arancini, orecchiette, squid ink paccheri & mushroom ravioli. We split the NY strip steak with fries and a side of mushroom risotto. We couldn't get enough of the delicious fresh bread throughout the meal. For dessert, we had the crème brûlée, banana malt sundae, seasonal ice cream sorbet and some sort of delicious chocolate with salt ice cream. Seriously.... Everything was absolutely amazing. There was not one thing that we ordered that didn't blow our minds. I would give 10+ stars if I could. Would HIGHLY recommend Runner & Stone to anyone who loves quality food, drinks & a comfortable atmosphere. Service was impeccable. Great spot to hang out with friends/family or go out for a date night. Definitely can't wait to go back again! :) read more

Runner & Stone - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a cute space but I was expecting a full scale bakery, which this isn't as they only had a few plates of croissants, brownies, breads and other pastries. I picked up a lemon poppy bread and a palmier. The lemon poppy was flavorful, but tasted a day or so old. The palmier was delicious. Total came to $4. The service behind the counter was also very friendly, and will probably eat in when it's warmer. This place should be listed as a cafe/restaurant, not a bakery. read more

By far the best takeout I've had. Was going here frequently pre-COVID for the amazing dinners and ambiance, and for their world-class chocolate almond croissants, but this was wonderful. Not only are the people fantastic, but they did an amazing job packaging the food, and the flavors were amazing. Generous portions as well. Thanks, Runner and Stone!! We'll be back. Often. read more

Came here for a coffee and a pastry, but they were out of their apple turnovers. Ended up just getting a green tea. A perfect space to sit down for lunch or coffee (or a glass of wine). Great ambience. Not 'coffee-shop-like' but more 'nicer cafe'. I enjoyed sitting at a table by the window and people watching. read more

The best almond croissants I've ever had. They are flaky, perfectly toasted, and there is so much of the delicious almond paste filling -- just look at the photo! Oh if I only lived closer I would eat them every. single. day. read more

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After learning that the former head baker of Per Se and Bouchon Bakery was one of the masterminds behind Runner & Stone, I'd been counting down the days until it opened. My fiance and I thought it was a good idea to trudge through the snow the afternoon after a snowstorm with our dog with our minds set on pastries. Despite only 75% of the sidewalks being plowed and freezing/whipping wind, we really wanted some croissants. I must admit, it seemed like the longest walk I've ever taken-- literally, my fingers were frozen and my dog was covered in dirt/soaking wet- so much so, I knew I would have to carry him into my apartment and give him a bath right away as he would destroy my furniture. Needless to say, at this point, I needed some delicious baked goods and a warm latte ASAP! The space itself is warm and inviting and thanks to the snow, the place was empty and they were fully stocked with pastries. First things first, I ordered a mocha for my guy and a latte for myself. For baked goods, I was a bit overzealous and ordered a chocolate croissant, an almond croissant, a slice of the lemon poppy bread, apple turnover, and a brownie. My latte and the mocha were delicious!! Seriously, the first time in a while (sadly), that I've had a good latte! Unfortunately, all of the baked goods were a bit on the stale side-- I'm not sure if it's just due to the storm and perhaps they were made the day before?? Generally, croissants do have a relatively short shelf life and I did get there around noon. However, my brownie and the lemon poppy loaf had to have been made a good 2+ days ago which was very disappointing. The brownie had major potential-- it was fudgy- but had that cakey/dry consistency that occurs after sitting out for a while. The lemon poppy loaf was so dry, it wasn't enjoyable. 4 stars for my killer latte. Next time, I'll come back when there wasn't just a snowstorm and hope that the baked goods are worth the trek to Gowanus. read more

Awesome carbs. I had dinner at runner and stone before my birthday party and it was a good time. They double as a bakery and it shows in great ways at dinner. Our meal started with complimentary mini croissants and the breadbasket included three types of delicious bread. All of the pasta is made in house and the rabbit ragu lumache was fantastic. Dessert was a chocolate almond tart, which I liked a lot since I don't care for very sweet desserts. The service was also excellent- I had to be at my party at a certain time and they were very attentive to making sure dishes came out promptly. I'd recommend it highly. read more

The best almond croissant ever! We went for a quick breakfast, and everything they bake is unbelievalbe! Can't wait to try dinner!! read more

This review is for the baked items. The BREAD! Holy good god is the bread awesome. This is the bread you want folks; crusty but never burnt, giving way to a chewy, airy, and absolutely delicious interior. I've done low-carb with much success but refuse to refuse their bread ever! In addition I've had several of their other baked items while getting daytime coffee at Crop-to-Cup and they're equally fantastic. The almond croissant looks so dark and frumpy as if someone sat on it but IT'S FREAKING FANTASTIC! I once had a kind of boring and not too flavorful burger here that was a lunch special when they'd just opened but haven't eaten their hot food since. Trusted sources tell me it's good. The bread however is among the very best in the city. read more

Excellent cafe by day and restaurant by night, you will find some of the best breads and pastries in New York here! And while I can't vouch for the rest of their menu, I can only surmise that it is good. Go Gowanus! read more

At the time of this writing, they only make 5 brioches a day. This brioche is illegally fantastic. You have to go in the morning before they sell out!! I was also there around dinner time and the chef gave me a delicious and beautiful fennel soup to try, just 'cause. The bartender that night, Bill, and the other staff I talked to were all very friendly. read more

What a lovely place. Went with a group for dinner and couldn't have been more welcomed by the owner. The Squid Ink Bucatini with Lobster was worth wanting as an appetizer, entree and the dessert. I didn't just want more... I needed more! The ice cream selection was yummy with the Sour Cream being my favorite. Next time I'm in Brooklyn, I'm definitely coming back! read more

Well, a bit disappointed with this place. Nice appearance, nice atmosphere on a Saturday morning. Stopped in for a baked good and a coffee. Based on Yelp reviews I went with the almond croissant...which was burnt. The inside of the croissant was very dense and flavorful, but could not shake the char taste that coated both the bottom of the pastry and my tongue. Willing to give them another try, but can't give higher than a 3 until then read more

Party of 4 on a Saturday night and the place was full! Yet, it never felt that way. The staff made sure to treat us all really warmly. From the host to Jeremy, the waiter, to the music, the atmosphere was just really fun and friendly. Not to mention the food! Seriously delicious. The hummus app could totally just have been a regular hummus app, but instead had some kind of spice flavor that just made it shine. The bread was fresh as can be. The rainbow radish side was mouthwatering. Should I go on? Everyone loved their meals and the desserts were stellar. AND at the end, because it was closing time, Jeremy gave us extra tastings of some of the pastries. Please go here, bring your friends and order just about everything on the menu. Boom. read more

Good Food but you pay for it! I really liked that you could choose to order a small or a large platter for each entree. It allowed us to try several dishes! The service was spectacular. Our waitress allowed sampling of wine before ordering a glass. I would prefer if they offered more wine by the glass though as I like to sample a variety of wines. (large selection of wine for purchase by the bottle). The night we went they had a swordfish special which was delicious! My only complaint was that it was small! Maybe 2x2 in. and I could have eaten at least another portion! lol I would like to try out the brunch! read more

Oh Runner & Stone, I wanted to like you so much more...I love the way the restaurant looks, the story behind the furniture in the restaurant, the olive pastry that was served at the beginning, and even the beer choices. For food, we went with a large assortment, some duck pastrami, both risottos (cauliflower and mushroom), orechiette, and the lamb merguez for myself. First, the duck pastrami was good, but not memorable in the way that duck can be. I would definitely recommend both risottos and skipping the other apps actually. Now the lamb merguez was okay, but the combination with the three bean salad just seemed off and actually ruined the dish I think, there could definitely be a better pairing. The orechiette was a little on the flavorless side I thought, good pork sausage should've made a stronger impression in the dish I thought. To summarize...is this a bad place? No...but I do hope they continue to experiment with the menu. Just don't take off the risottos! read more

Came back for dinner per Shar K's advice. It was significantly better than brunch. For 2 ppl, we shared the baby beet salad, duck pastrami, the chicken w dumplings, and orrechiate. The chicken was delicious, possibly the best I've had at a restaurant. I can't even describe it. Duck pastrami was interesting to try. We had a few desserts. They were pretty but we couldn't finish them. read more

Best. Croissant. Ever. This is my neighborhood coffee spot, I usually only pop in for a coffee on the weekends but had a hankering for a croissant one day and remembered they always have a few pastries on the counter and picked one up. WOW. Just WOW. Perfect croissant, just flakey enough, amazing texture. I could eat 3 at a time, but of course I don't. read more

The store front of Runner and Stone is unremarkable but once inside, it is a geode in the ruff. Unbelievable food and LA-style decore (clean and minimal like in the 80's). Brunch gets super $$$, although good, not really worth $80 for two people. Granted the mimosas are toooooo-die-for (fresh squeezed oj). read more

Had a great meal here on Saturday: - fried brussel sprouts were excellent, perfectly flaky without being greasy, and not oversalted or too chewey - mushroom salad was great too, maybe a touch on the sweet side but the texture was appealing and it was very refreshing - our two cocktails were both excellent, really bold and flavorful without too much sugar and just the right strength - squid ink paccheri was delicious! I'm a sucker for squid ink pastas generally, but this was really delicious, perfect texture and the right portion size. I found myself getting full right as I took the last bite. The spice and chili oil would probably be too far the strong side for some, but I was really happy with it. To top it off, the service was great, the complimentary bread from their bakery was delicious, and they filled our water frequently. I really can't wait to go back! read more

Only came here once recently and already want to go back! Very cute and chill cafe, with good coffee and sandwiches. I highly recommend the tuna melt, which was what I ordered, and you will not regret it. The bread it came on was fresh and the tuna blended so well with the melted cheese. Besides the delicious foods, the staff is super friendly and provided ample attention to us. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area again. read more

From the moment we walked it it was service, service service! I am not sure how the staff worked so in sync with each other, never tripping up and never forgetting anything, but they kept all the tables so happy! The food was innovative and fresh we started with a specialty of the day, a rice ball. This was not your ordinary one though. With duck confit and currants it rocked!! Entrees were also super tasty from fresh pastas to the steak. The roasted cauliflower risotto was awesome! Breads at this place , where there is a bakery in back are so Delicious you will crave them. read more

Came here for brunch with friends and our toddlers ( 2 almost 17 month olds) ....because if you have kids you know that dinning with toddlers is it's own form of torture...but Runner & Stone was MORE than accommodating. We may have just gotten extremely lucky (even the bar staff was surprised at how empty it was the day after Thanksgiving)... We were seated quickly downstairs in what seemed to be a more "private" area (only 2 or 3 tables) which allowed for a great amount of freedom for the babes - a reason (right or wrong) I added a star. The baguette and butter was fresh and tasty, as expected at a Bakery. The croissant was also everything it's made out to be (got the almond AND the chocolate-almond, both great but I'd go with just almond as a recommendation because the chocolate version was a bit too sweet. Some more of what we ordered: French fries and Hollandaise (VERY yummy, I don't love Hollandaise but enjoyed it as a topper on the crispy fries), French Toast (good size portion for 3 people, would've preferred more fruit, but it was tasty as is), and majority of the other meals were some form of eggs (hello brunch...). Overall, everyone was very happy with their meals and coffee/mimosas were a hit as well. I think if we had to wait to be seated more than 20-30 minutes - it may not be worth it, but if you are able to do a run in and eat version (as we did), it's a solid yummy meal/experience. read more

We tried Runner & Stone at their Brooklyn farmers market stand, and they're some of the best bakery items I've ever tasted. Best baguette I've ever had and the best croissant as well. Perfect structure and texture on the baguette and the flavor was spot on. Croissant was flakey and the butter was super flavorful. I wish they would open up some more locations that were more convenient to get to! This would be my go-to bakery. read more

I have been here twice this week, first for dinner and then for a takeout lunch. The food and service are both exquisite. The staff is friendly and attentive, and I found the dishes to be creative and reasonably priced (which is not always a given in oh-so-trendy Brooklyn restaurants). For dinner, we shared the fettucine with duck sausage and mushrooms, and the pancetta-wrapped hake. We also had a side of the rainbow chard and an appetizer of fish (I think it was sable) and fennel. For dessert, we had the brownie soaked in rye. Our server, Bill, also recommended a nice bottle of dolcetto, which paired nicely with all the food. The meal started with an amuse-bouche of olive puff pastry, which was a great way to whet the appetite (and would be great as a full-size croissant for breakfast for us savory fans -- note to the baker!). This place is a bakery first and foremost and the assortment of breads was very fresh, as was the olive oil and the house-made butter. We especially liked the miche, but they were all good. The hake was our favorite of all the dishes. The pancetta was slightly smoky but not too salty and perfectly complemented the fish, which also came with a bit of cauliflower risotto. The fettucine with sausage was a solid, rib-sticking winter dish. The only off note of the evening was the rye in the brownie, which didn't really complement the chocolate. Dinner was relaxed, although that might have been because they were few diners on a winter weeknight. A jazz mix played over the loudspeakers. The manager, Elias, stopped by to see how everything was and answer our questions about the restaurant. I enjoyed the meal so much that I came back the next day to check out their lunch options, which are meager -- just a few sandwiches, salads and a soup of the day. I got the $9 mackerel banh mi (tomato, onion, cucumber, daikon, etc.) to go.. It was delicious -- great smoky flavor. The coffee was nothing special but the array of breads was quite impressive. I tried a sample of the poppyseed cake, which was appropriately moist, unlike most such cakes I have eaten in the past. Alex and Natalie, who were working the lunch shift, were both friendly and even let me peek into the bakery. Overall, this is a fabulous addition to the neighborhood and I can easily envision becoming a regular visitor, Looking forward to how the menu changes with the seasons (and they will win me over for life if they start baking sourdough baguettes). read more

Great baked goods, great dinners, killer butter, nice people. Very excited to have this place nearby now. The butter is incredible. I don't know what could make it so good, but it is by far the best I've ever had. And that goes into the croissants, which are also the best I've ever had. The bread? Outstanding too. I've also been in for dinner, and it's a mighty fine dinner at a decent price. We had the chicken (very juicy and delicious), lamb (also awesome), and duck pasta (rich and delicious). The staff has always been really friendly and great to be around. I hope they're successful in this new place - though not so successful I can't get in. read more

Wow. #amaze Staff and service was top notch, especially for my party of 8 (and were able to make res-y!). Food was tastier than the common bland brunch foods in New York. Pastries are stellar. They even brought out a gluten free dessert for my wife's birthday. still in shock by the staff and food. will return for sure. read more

This is an amazing place to take a date. The food is incredible and the atmosphere is perfect. Very friendly, helpful staff and the chef has really inspiring dishes. Best spot in the neighborhood! read more

This review is just for the bread, which is among the best I've had from any artisan bakery in Brooklyn or elsewhere. Baguettes, buckwheat baguettes, Bolzano miche (a giant sourdough round with some seasonings)--all are amazing and affordable, perhaps unsurprising given that the guy in charge of the bread program used to work at Thomas Keller's Bouchon. $2.50 for a baguette; these guys, like the French, understand that bread is a basic human right. Okay, I'm joking a bit, but seriously... buy a loaf. Oh: and they bake multiple times a day, so it's usually fresh. Unbelievable. read more

Great croissant ! coffee is good and sandwiches they serve for lunch are ever changing. Fun neighborhood spot

I keep going back and I continue to be impressed! This time we took my brother, mother and father in law and they all agreed. The spaghetti with duck ragu was delicious, the fried chicken was better than blue ribbon and the chicken liver pate was excellent. Plus, the service is amazing - Julio has been legendary every time we've visited. read more

I was here for breakfast, so I can only speak for the insanity that is the baguette with homemade butter. And the coffee is fantastic. The baguette is best eaten when you cram as much bread and butter into your mouth as possible at one time. Lightly bite down on the baguette and let the butter squish out. Then really go for it. Best done on your birthday when you don't feel so bad about eating your future thunder thighs. read more

Sampled a few items here on a recent afternoon. The place was mostly empty, so we got the friendly staff's full attention - not that we required much. Runner & Stone is a very new addition to the Gowanus neighborhood and it looks it (in a good way). They have several wines on the menu including an orange(!) wine, which I felt I had to try since I had never seen -- or even heard of -- an orange wine before. It was very good (and, yes, orange colored). My friend got a cocktail, which was nicely presented and tasty to boot. If you order food, they give you a sampler of their breads and some of their house-churned butter. The breads were all good, with one particular standout whose name I forget, alas. The duck pastrami -- served with mustard and onions -- was delicious, though the portion was somewhat small. The whiskey ice cream part of the dessert was yummy, but the brownie on which it was served was dryish and unimpressive. Luckily, there are additional interesting sounding items on the menu to try. read more

Dear Runner and Stone, What a wonderful addition you have been to the neighborhood. I really enjoy having a perfect cup of coffee and probably the best croissant I've had outside of Paris. I've gotten thanksgiving rolls for family, croissants for co-workers, and loaves as Christmas gifts for friends and they are always well received. My favorite dinner dish is the Chicken and Buckwheat Dumplings! Thank you R&S! Best, Penni read more

Heard good things, so while I was in the area I decided to pop-in and see what's what. First off, the layout is a bit odd...I thought this was a place that had pastry and also served meals, but I only saw maybe two tables. There appeared to be a 'sunroom' or something further back but it wasn't clear if that was an empty storage room back there or if there were actual seats back there. The layout isn't exactly inviting enough that I felt inclined to just walk back there (this, on a very quite Saturday around 400p when I just saw a person at the bar and two people at a table in back). The pastries behind the bar is also a bit odd feeling...to order pastry from over a 'bar' versus from behind a traditional pastry counter. The person behind the bar ...not sure if they were just distracted or what...but not super friendly service...a bit 'cool'... I got an almond croissant. It was good. Wouldn't say it was stellar. read more

Problem 1. The special fish of the day .... 3/4 of it was raw, and no one seemed to think too much that it was a problem... we actually asked them to take it back and cook it. We did get a 'sorry' but that was it...I guess it was actually 'sorry-worthy'.... we realized at that point what we were dealing with. Problem 2. That raw fish was served to a James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef and columnist. Problem 3. The chicken was rubber (very over-marinated) and the objects it was sitting were also rubber. In that way the dish was consistent. Problem 4. The chicken dish was served to me. We shared a serving of blueberry sorbet..... it was nice. In the end, it was quite an expensive meal ($175) and overall it left a bad taste in our mouths. read more

I came to Runner and Stone for a romantic dinner with the hubs and we were not disappointed. Upon ordering, we were brought some house-made olive pastries as an amuse bouche, which was a very nice touch in my opinion. It also was nice to have in light of the punch my cocktail was packing. I ordered a South Brooklyn and while the name and the ingredients were a little overplayed, the cocktail itself was delicious. I may have to dust off my bottle of St. Germain and try it out at home. The hubs had a new fashioned, which I found not nearly as interesting, despite the fact that I am so fond of bourbon. There are several local varieties on the drinks list, including several Brooklyn-produced gins. I was tempted to order a second cocktail as the first was so good, but it was one of those times when my sense of propriety surfaced. We shared a roasted squash salad to start, which was so good that we left not the tiniest leaf of lettuce uneaten. It sounds like a sweet dish, but actually, the vinaigrette was quite pleasantly savory. I'd come back just for the salad! The nice thing about Runner & Stone being a bakery during the day is all the bread they bring you with your dinner. The bread was all pretty good, but the butter could've used some salt or seasoning. You'll want to get something with some extra sauce so you can put that bread to good use. I opted for the braided ricotta ravioli while the hubs got the pizzoccheri. I liked the ravioli, which were not really braided so much as tied off at the ends like Christmas crackers. They were beautiful, but the tomato jam seemed a bit overly sweet. The hubs enjoyed the pizzoccheri, which was made with buckwheat noodles. He said the noodles tasted almost like meat, meaning it as a compliment. In order to round out the romantic dinner experience, we decided to share a banana split. It included barley malt ice cream, marshmallow sauce, and, most intriguingly, crunchy bits of caramelized bread! It may sound strange, but it was delicious and a perfect way to end the night. It's a bit shmancy for an everyday dinner, but Runner & Stone is an impressive date spot. read more

Went for a light dinner, we ended up sharing some small plates instead of ordering mains. Everything was good, notably the house- cured ham and the arugula and fig salad. Both were great. The duck pastrami was, I dunno, just ok. Not bad, just wasn't as memorable as hoped. My one complaint... The "heirloom" tomato salad over ricotta did not, I'm 98% sure, actually include heirloom tomatoes. They were field tomatoes, four measly wedges at that (three red, one yellow). I found it really disappointing to be sold "heirloom" tomatoes on the menu and get a product that's about half the cost. The cost of the dish was $12, which is pretty steep for such a small allotment of a lesser product. We ate at the bar and our server (the bartender) was excellent. I'd go back because the food the nicely done and it's a good "datey" kind of spot. read more