Service is always great. Whomever takes orders always has a smile on their face. Desserts always a…read more10/10

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!!

I have come here every time I crossed over into Williamsburg..it's a ritual at this point…read more Matcha is insanely good! So is Hojicha! I love that there's a kiosk so you can order your drink and customize sweetness/add ons, etc. Your order comes out quick too. Honestly just perfect set up. Easy smooth and delicious

Small little matcha shop with quick kiosk ordering. Some matcha available for retail sale and some…read morelimited indoor and outdoor seating. Got the strawberry matcha size large and it surprised me by how large it actually was. Tasted decent and was refreshing on a hot day but wasn't my favorite matcha spot in the area.

I wanted to try this bakery since it got great reviews. There's other locations in Manhattan but I…read morewent to the one on Bushwick. There is a lot of options to choose from in this bakery. Sweet and savory. From noodles to ongiris to dessert to cookies this place is amazing. I can't imagine you couldn't find something in here to eat. I got a beef curry bun, beef yakiniku roll, Kinpira (burdock root), sesame tuile cookie and a tiramisu coffee roll. Everything looked fresh and everything did taste good. The sesame cookie was delicious. I would definitely go back again if I'm in the area or try the other location in Manhattan.

I'm a longtime fan of the Tribeca location of Takahachi and it's nice that they opened one up in…read moreBrooklyn. Needed a treat after a spicy dinner nearby and this did the trick. Ube soft serve with thin crispy almond cookie topping was fantastic. Also grabbed some cookies to consume the next day (Miso almond cookie and diamond butter cookie). The diamond butter cookie was the better of the two, but neither were super memorable so I'd try something else next time. Get that soft serve!!

Located inside a little Japanese shopping center food court. We came on a Sunday evening, and it…read morewasn't busy! Service was quick. In another world had we not consumed 3 matcha lattes today already, we would've tried the matcha mochi ice cream. Instead, we got the hojicha mochi ice cream. It was still super yummy, the mochi was so stretchy and soft and the hojicha tea taste was strong! There were jellies and red bean at the bottom too which I wasn't expecting, so it was a pleasant surprise! Only downside is that it was super messy and difficult to eat.

Delicious shaved ice and mochi ice cream. The hojicha was so rich and the thin mochi dough they put…read moreon top was just the right amount. The shaved ice is fluffy and the flavors are amazing! Pricey but great quality.

Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain is a restored 1920s apothecary-turned-classic-soda-fountain…read morelocated in Carroll Gardens. Opened in May 2010 by siblings Peter "Petey" Freeman and Gia Giasullo (with the renovation famously featured on the reality show Construction Intervention), the shop revived the former Longo's Pharmacy space, preserving its original wooden medicine drawers, pressed-tin ceilings, and penny-tile floors. Using their exact menu preparations, all sundaes and milkshakes are proudly scooped using locally sourced ice cream from Adirondack Creamery: Egg Cream: A traditional, vintage New York soda fountain beverage made without eggs or cream--consisting of ice-cold Fox's U-Bet chocolate syrup (or vanilla), whole milk, and seltzer, whipped up froth-topped at the counter. Sundaes: Multi-scoop signature builds built on rich Adirondack Creamery ice cream, including popular favorites like the Mr. Potato Head (vanilla ice cream, peanut butter, warm caramel, and salted potato chips) and Sundae School (classic hot fudge with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry). Milkshakes & Malts: Hand-scooped Adirondack Creamery ice cream blended thick with whole milk, available in traditional standard flavors or served as a malted shake. Warm Biscuits & Savory Options: Beyond ice cream, the counter serves baked goods like house-made warm biscuits with butter and jam, alongside light café items like grilled cheese. Service is friendly, nostalgic, and quick at the counter. It remains a standout destination for classic ice cream treats and historic Brooklyn soda fountain culture.

I have had Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain bookmarked for ages - I can't even remember when it…read morelanded in there. Anyway, I was in Brooklyn with my brother to see a concert and had just finished dinner. We had some time before doors opened so we decided to grab a little ice cream before heading over to the venue. Farmacy was steps away - it all seemed like it was meant to be, so off we went. Farmacy aims to capture the nostalgia of an old fashioned soda shop and ice cream parlor. Immediately upon walking in we were greeted by aesthetics - the tile, fixtures, and decor totally give off that vibe. There are a few tables to sit as well as a large bar area with stools; I also noticed a few tables set up outside as well. The traffic flow is set up so that you order first and then have it served to you after sitting. Browsing the menu, I noticed they have a selection of ice cream scoops, shakes, egg creams, specialty sodas, hot chocolates, and a large variety of sundae creations. Since we were there for ice cream, we decided to split a sundae -specifically the Sir Twix-a-Lot. This was chunks for shortcake tossed in caramel and topped with vanilla ice cream that was coated in a chocolate shell. Overall I thought the sundae was solid - but the combinations of textures weren't my favorite to be honest, mostly with how the shortcake played with the ice cream. It wasn't bad though - the flavors definitely gave the Twix aesthetic. My only other issue with the dish was that because chocolate shell was used, any residue at the bottom was hard so you have to chisel it if you want to savor any last spoonfuls; I guess that comes with the territory. Service was good - everyone was friendly. It wasn't too busy when we were there so we had our selection of seats and our ice cream was ready pretty quickly. Overall, I'm glad I finally tried Brooklyn Farmacy out - they have a large selection so I would definitely return when I'm in the area again.

Excellent Spring Day!…read more Lunch with Female friends from Finland today! I had the 2 Vegetable Sambosa's and 1 Cheese Sambosa ( see photo ) for Lunch in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Food = 8.5 Delicious.., however very small size portions.., I've tasted larger Middle Eastern Sambosa's in my hometown Chicago. Also, they don't serve sandwiches.., Muffins., Danish's.., or Cookies..,typical Cafe foods. Service = 9.5 Staff speak broken english.., however their very helpful, and professional. Ambience = 10. Quiet Arabic music plays in background.., NOT LOUD at all. You can have a corporate meeting, with 5 or 8 people.., and DON'T HAVE to raise your voice. Very spacious Cafe with over 15 tables for labtop.., and working on the go......, with FREE WIFI‼

This was a great spot. If you're in the area and are looking for coffee, pastries or a place to sit…read moredown for a bit and relax, I recommend stopping here! I have been to other locations they have, and I loved this one! Right on the corner, with plenty of windows, I loved this cafe. They have strong coffee along with other drinks. They have an assortment of fresh pastries, cakes, and other food as well. I highly recommend stopping in if you're looking for a cute spot.

Honestly worth the hype. I love the premade platter of 10…read moreauthentic goodies with a variety of textures and flavors: there's sour, tangy, soft, crunchy and more! Honestly by the time our entree came we weee already so full. Their pita is so soft and it's free refills. Would highly recommend and you can't go wrong with the view. One negative is that one of the two hostess was a little rude. We stayed at the hotel and came up the hotel elevators to the rooftop which arrived right at the entrance and her first greeting to us was that we were in the way which we couldn't help as that's were the elevator was...

In one word: incredible!…read more We enjoyed the friendly arrival to the elevator, and then up to the top floor for a great view, We have eaten all over the world and everyone in our party found the food just delicious! We enjoyed the unique way the restaurant made the small condiments available--highlights were the Persian cucumbers, fresh hummus and olive oil with I believe was a potato dish. We tried a number of grilled meats which were all tender and absolutely cooked to perfection. I also noticed a few grilled vegetable dishes which would be perfect for my daughter since she is Vegan! Thank you again for a great experience!

It's never too crowded or empty when I visit. It's 'the chocolate room' but the smell of chocolate…read moredoesn't hit you in the face like a brick when you enter the shop. It's pleasant. The staff are nice, relaxed. It's a nice spot to get something to sip on and catch up with a friend. Get some cupcakes to go if there are any left.

Cute spot for a sweet break. Coffee, sweets of all kinds, chocolates, and baked goods are on the…read moremenu. Seating space (not a lot of it, so I imagine it can get packed on busy times) and bathrooms on premises. Hot chocolate was delicious. We got the spiced dark chocolate and the spices were overwhelming. Get dark chocolate without spices. The extra dollar for marshmallow made the chocolate even sweeter, so it was overwhelming and I wouldn't recommend. But. The extra dollar for whipped cream would be nice because the their homemade whipped cream isn't sweet, so it will just thicken up the drink and give you that extra texture oooomph that you'll appreciate. Torino cafe is basically coffee added to any hot chocolate of your choice. That was tasty with dark chocolate. You definitely tasted the coffee and it was less thick than regular hot chocolate (which was on a thinner, sippier side). You can sample ice cream to make your selection. It's all very sweet, so if you're looking for a less sweet option go with Belgian dark chocolate flavor. For a $18 banana split you get three scoops of ice cream and a caramelized banana. Not a big portion for such hefty price. The tiny addition of toppings didn't make this banana split come together into a cohesive dish. Would get something else next time. Definitely not a good deal. Young lovely girls at the cashier were super friendly and accommodating. The not so young gentleman with a mustache who brought our order to the table was very dismissive and rude when we asked him to please bring us a correct order (he carried multiple orders and was harried to be done delivering them and barked something incoherent at us when we asked for help).