Colonie

Colonie

American Restaurant$$$$
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
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    Drewski
    "Brussels sprouts (when in season) and sticky date cake are great."(14 Tips)
    Sam B.
    "Killer brunch, the duck hash is the most popular item for a reason."(23 Tips)
    Amy M.
    "Ricotta crostini, pork chop, and the burger are phenomenal!"(8 Tips)
    Andres
    "The duck hash (with egg) and the biscuit benedict are very good."(7 Tips)
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  • José D.heart icon on user image
    José DucósApril 29, 2016
    Great atmosphere and delicious food. Don't forget to try the Burrata.
  • Maryam K.
    Maryam KhanSeptember 14, 2013
    Gorgeous space, great doughnuts, stellar vibe -- please get soy/almond milk!
  • Premshree P.
    Premshree PillaiAugust 19, 2013
    Lovely food. If they have it, get the rabbit & foie gras terrine.
  • Jenna O.heart icon on user image
    Jenna Odett LaskinMay 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Skip the crudo and the burrata. Mushroom pate is great.
  • DK G.heart icon on user image
    DK GoldfarbMarch 1, 2020
    Pastas were top notch. Great overall spot with terrific menu
  • Shaun S.
    Shaun StewartJune 17, 2012
    Baby lettuces = the surprise home run, great staff - solid tunes, get your cheese and meat on and enjoy
  • Pratheeksha K.heart icon on user image
    Pratheeksha KSAugust 12, 2019
    Turkish eggs. Period. The most heavenly brunch you'll have
  • Peter B.heart icon on user image
    Peter BoyceFebruary 10, 2019
    Lamb & eggs, French press coffee, doughnuts
  • Amy M.
    Amy MixaJanuary 3, 2015
    Ricotta crostini, pork chop, and the burger are phenomenal!
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MasefieldNovember 1, 2014
    Better for dinner than brunch. Avoid the pancake (doughy, thick, and not made with love).
  • Clark M.heart icon on user image
    Clark MinorDecember 10, 2017
    sunchokes, lamb belly, duck egg, spaghettoni
  • Jenna O.heart icon on user image
    Jenna Odett LaskinApril 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask Ian the bartender for the gypsy (not on the menu): bombay sapphire gin, elderflower, splash of orange juice, mint
  • Sandra R.heart icon on user image
    Sandra RubinchikJune 7, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Get everything to share. Except the Cool Hand Cuke cocktail. That one's just for you.
  • Trevor H.heart icon on user image
    Trevor HillNovember 18, 2018
    For a great show have brunch at the chef's table. We loved everything
  • Jannica R.
    Jannica RobertsonJanuary 14, 2013
    Loved the ricotta crostini, duck hash, shrimp & grits and the pancakes.
  • Mackenzie M.heart icon on user image
    Mackenzie MooreFebruary 5
    Sticky date cake, spicy anchovy toast not to be missed
  • miles l.heart icon on user image
    miles lennonMay 29, 2016
    The whole trout was fantastic.
  • Deborah A.
    Deborah Au-YeungAugust 25, 2013
    The Bloody Caesar is perfection. Best to have at least two.
  • Jennifer K.
    Jennifer KMay 14, 2011
    Cool Hand Cuke is delicious! Aaron is a fantastic bartender. Also love the Ricotta crustini, and beet salad
  • Karen B.heart icon on user image
    Karen BowersJuly 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the ricotta crostini and sit at the bar overlooking the very busy kitchen.
  • Mariheart icon on user image
    MariMarch 19, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    The pastas are incredible
  • naveenheart icon on user image
    naveenMarch 19, 2016
    the Brussels sprouts to start. and yes, the burger.
  • Jo L.heart icon on user image
    Jo LeavensSeptember 23, 2012
    The bartender makes a killer dark and stormy. Oh, and order everything with bacon.
  • Shannon O.heart icon on user image
    Shannon O'FlynnMay 9, 2015
    Pancakes with creme fraiche and maple syrup are divine
  • Patricia L.
    Patricia LockeJuly 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Fig and ricotta crostinis. Heirloom tomato salad. Must haves.
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    CITY GRITMarch 1, 2015
    The spaghetti squash is a gluten-free diner's dream!
  • John D.heart icon on user image
    John DowlingDecember 13, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Pasta, wines by the glass, cheese, crudo
  • David M.
    David MaddenJune 6, 2011
    Ask for a seat at the kitchen bar and enjoy the show. Great team cooking up some great food
  • Suzy T.heart icon on user image
    Suzy TranOctober 8, 2022
    Veggies were really good! Skip the Crudo.
  • Patty G.
    Patty GolsteijnMay 2, 2012
    Great atmosphere. If you're hungry, go for a large plate. Small plate is SMALL.
  • Erin P.
    Erin PettigrewJuly 9, 2012
    Day or night, order an orange juice. It's cool, creamy, and frothy. A spa treatment for your alcohol-beleaguered gullet.
  • Katie C.heart icon on user image
    Katie ChildsSeptember 17, 2014
    Monkey bread is amazing. Menu rotates, but is always fantastic.
  • eric m.heart icon on user image
    eric mortensenApril 7, 2013
    Sticky Date Cake. You must eat it. The donuts are good, too.
  • Amber R.heart icon on user image
    Amber R.March 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Go with the Biscuit Benedict for brunch. The hollandaise is delicious.
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchSeptember 28, 2015
    The Bitches say: A. Emphasizing seasonal produce and local purveyors, you’ll feel right at home in the comfort of Colonie. Read more
  • Elod H.heart icon on user image
    Elod HorvathMarch 27, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Charcuterie! And a cocktail. And oysters. 😍
  • Lynh N.
    Lynh NguyenApril 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The duck hash will not disappoint you. Superb dish!
  • Andrea
    AndreaSeptember 15, 2011
    Love--sit near the kitchen to see how the chefs works and to feel the heat. Food is good too.
  • Fernanda V.heart icon on user image
    Fernanda VizcayaFebruary 12, 2016
    Butternut squash soup and fresh doughnuts. Delicious!
  • Matt K.
    Matt KorybskiFebruary 10, 2012
    The acorn squash agnolotti and brussels sprouts were so good I was almost in tears.
  • Devin P.
    Devin P-BSeptember 26, 2015
    The date cake is proof that a mouth can have an orgasm.
  • Andrew K.heart icon on user image
    Andrew KippenJanuary 25, 2016
    Biscuit benedict with breakfast sausage meatballs tasted like freedom.
  • Brian B.
    Brian BrewerDecember 3, 2011
    Get the side of bacon. It's definitely worth it. And BEST eggs Benedict, ever.
  • Stephanie Paige M.
    Go on a Monday, bartenders are so nice and will make u custom cocktail
  • Kenneth B.
    Kenneth BingFebruary 25, 2012
    Everything was fantastic! The scallops great, the skirt steak omg!
  • Kika G.
    Kika GMay 2, 2013
    A litre of wine for $40 and the best sticky date cake in the world.
  • maria c.heart icon on user image
    maria carrozzaDecember 12, 2015
    My favorite drink. Show the bartender. 🤔
  • Amanda C.
    Amanda ClaymanDecember 4, 2011
    Eating at the bar is super fun. The Brussels sprouts side is AMAZING!
  • Julia B.
    Julia BottlesApril 6, 2013
    The gruyere and leek scrambled eggs are excellent.
  • Luke W.heart icon on user image
    Luke WhiteAugust 7, 2014
    Everything is good. I love the duck egg.
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