Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Gowanus, Brooklyn

Annette R. • September 27, 2015All perogis are delicious I specifically enjoyed the boiled jalapeño/potatoes option! For those in park slope looking for places to eat outside of 5th ave- do try this place out!

Owen H. • August 28, 2016This place is really cool and spacious, with a super chill tropical vibe. Great cocktails and tons of fun.

Joanna F. • February 21, 2011Delicious pies made with the best local ingredients. Eating here is like having a great slice of pie in your grandma's kitchen. I had the Cranberry Sage with whipped cream, yum!

Victor C. • February 20, 2017super cute brand new spot in the neighborhood. It's a tea/coffee house slash event/art space. Order the banana milk coffee 👌🇯🇵

Rachel Slurs • July 7, 2020Really great sushi. Love the presentation too.

Noah W. • August 26, 2019Fantastic and inventive Oaxacan food. Everything was great, including the short rib mole, tuna tostada, beef tongue tacos, and scallop aguachille. Eat in the backyard. Cocktails were great, too.

Peter C. • January 30, 2023The best shop in a mile radius or so, it’s a throwback in the best way to a time before everything was so contrived. That’s not to say it isn’t professional- this is a top notch multiroaster shop.

Ren T. • July 12, 2016Cocktails! Mocktails! Meatballs! Staff & Space!

James C. • August 22, 2014Great food. Must try the octopus. Pizzas are high quality.

Tanya • October 14, 2022Flourless kitchen and all dishes were amazing

Tina Z. • April 7, 2018Best almond croissant! Try the buckwheat canelés too, and anything except the non-dairy espresso drinks.

Sunita C. • August 24, 2022Loved the ahi tuna tacos and crispy chicken tacos. White rice is amazing. White wine was meh. It was a Sauvignon blanc

Arminda K. • August 12, 2011Vegan Thursdays, good taps, pool table in great condition, and Jenga, dominoes and Life as boardgames! In love.

Carol • June 30, 2021Really friendly owner, good coffee, outdoor seating, and tons of indoor seating

Rami H. • September 4, 2023Underrated spot, good spot, no frills, nice backyard, and a great selection of gins

Anya L. • November 19, 2013Great guys with a brilliant idea! Gluten free nut free and Delicious!!

Emily S. • July 8, 2016Everything. This spot has quickly become my favorite in the neighborhood. The civiche tasting plate is good since you can try a lot of things!

Scott F. • August 16, 2015This place is awesome. The bartenders are super friendly, mix great drinks, and there's a nice tap list. Bonus small patio.

Daniel M. • August 22, 2015Great dive bar. Good outdoor space. Miller Hife Life's!!!

Becca S. • May 4, 2019Sunny during the day and great view of the city!

Jason • December 30, 2018The coffee is consistent with other Starbucks locations.

Chris C. • February 28, 2020Best Bar Stools in the neighborhood- swivel stools with good strong backs

Colby C. • February 18, 2017The chicken tikka masala and lamb dostana with dates are amazing dishes!

Siobhan M. • February 9, 2014Fantastic sushi and fruit salads. Great packed lunch bargains. Lots of nice little treats as well. I love mochi! Highly recommended.

Kelsey✨ • May 13, 2021lovely on a weekday morning! gluten-free options available :)

Jim H. • December 23, 2013Ideal French bistro: good food at very good price and laissez-faire attitude (this is a good thing). Please visit again and again, we need more places like Olivier!

Saarim Z. • January 20, 2016The Tinga tacos are great. Don't forget to douse any taco you get in their red hot sauce it's delicious

Pei 👻 W. • April 25, 2016Great espresso, greasy breakfast choices perfect for post workout fuels, chill and hip design with wifi!

Tim C. • October 14, 2013Veg Melt, French Fries, Mac and Cheese, Bourbon Ale or Sweet Tea. Vegetarians unite and delight!

Joanna F. • October 2, 2018Lots of outdoor seating with good frozen drinks and El Atoradero tacos. Get the fish tacos with fresh blue corn tortillas, so good.