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The Victory in Boerum Hill: Neighborhood coffee shop at Hoyt/Schermerhorn

Great coffee and a tasty variety of bagels in cozy aluminum shack.

Excellent coffee in Williamsburg

El Beit on Bedford and north 8th has excellent espresso (arguably the best in the area), and a nice patio in the summer. Usually quite busy. Also: free internet; just ask them for the password.

Great brunch all week

Egg is a perfect local spot for brunch in Williamsburg. Consistently tasty, nice atmosphere. Does get busy on the weekend, though.

depends on what part of brooklyn! mexican: tacos matamoros southern food: dante's chinese food: red bowl thai food: amarin cafe

Chestnut at 271 smith street in Carroll Gardens has an amazing pre-fix a few times a week. It's really excellent new american cuisine. Highly recommended!

Great place, open late! Try the Texas Burger, meat choice... Buffalo! hmm good!

Excellent ricotta pancakes on the brunch menu. If you are there for desert, the sticky date pudding is a winner. The affogato is also not to be overlooked.

Quiet back patio surrounded by an herb garden.

Gorgeous sushi in generous portions in this informal little restaurant. Wine was a bit rough, but otherwise lovely.

My Brooklyn Foodie Recommendations:

Bar Tabac on Smith Street, right by the Bergen F/G. My favorite spot for Brunch. Frankie's 457 on Court Street, just down from the Carroll St F/G. Really inventive spins on classic comfort food, served with locally sourced ingredients. Beast on Vanderbilt. Wonderful tapas place. Also, of course, Amornia. My favorite pizza in New York, very light and flavorful!

Kush is a delightful little restaurant with exceptional food and well worth the visit. A wonderful menu.

The Rabbit Hole and Caracas in Williamsburg are pretty amazing.

The best bacon I have ever eaten. It's some kind of bacon/ pork belly fusion.

Pequena - two locations. One in Fort Greene and another in Prospect Heights. Black Bean and Sweet Plantain Quesadilla is a must have. Fort Greene is a smaller location...super small dining area. One on Vanderbilt has a sit-down bar.