2. LARK
7.9
1007 Church Ave (btwn Stratford Rd. & E 10th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Flatbush · 54 tips and reviews
Ums: Get the apricot thyme scone.
Kate Lindquist: Sweet and savory unite! Delicious apricot thyme scone and burnt sugar bar for breakfast.
Kelwadis Butler: Great coffee, great ambiance, decent seating...some spots with outlets to plugin... And of course there's wifi. You can also get some food! "Ilovelark" is the wifi password.
3. Krupa Grocery
8.6
231 Prospect Park W (Windsor Place), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Windsor Terrace · 57 tips and reviews
Nate Folkert: cheese and charcuterie plate: smokey blue cow cheese with raisin chutney, drunken goat cheese with apricot jam, and salami calabrese
Fodor's Travel: The changing menu includes anything from breakfast gnocchi to a skate po'boy to hanger steak with bone marrow, or snacks like homemade charcuterie or deviled eggs with chicken liver and cocoa nibs. Read more.
Mike O'Dea: solid kyoto style cold brew can be had here. rarely a line during the morning rush
4. Sahadi's
9.2
187 Atlantic Ave (btwn Clinton & Court St), Brooklyn, NY
Gourmet Store · Brooklyn Heights · 97 tips and reviews
Emily P: The best selection of Middle Eastern/Far East goods in Brooklyn.Love the Turkish apricots,fresh figs and dates,olives, and hummus! So much fun to wander around.
Ian Francis: An NYC staple for goods from the areas surrounding the Mediterranean sea. Beautiful oils and spices. A large assortments of nuts, seeds, olives and cheeses. Take a trip there and be transported.
VH1: Sahadi's is a family-run middle eastern emporium that sells everything the local shops also sell (cheese, nuts, dried fruit, fairtrade coffee) but for about half the price. - Elizabeth, TheFABlife.com
5. Hungry Ghost
8.4
781 Fulton St (at S. Oxford St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Fort Greene · 68 tips and reviews
Camille: Good coffee! I love the apricot and cream croissant!
Stina P.: banana bread with flax seed from ovenly is life changing. on weekends, it's a hot spot in neighborhood and can be tough to get a seat, so go early and be mindful
Daniel Latorre: In Buddhism, Hungry Ghosts are beings w/ an insatiable hunger & a tiny mouth, making them never satisfied & obsessed w/ consumption. Marinate on that while you consider the delicious pastries here ;-)
Jessie D: Apricot Ginger topping is amazing!
Martina Caruso: Best frozen organic yogurt ever. Plain is amazing but the seasonal favors are incredibly good too. Most of toppings are homemade. To do not miss if you are up for a healthy snack in Park Slope.
Time Out New York: Try the Key Lime Pie soft-serve flavor. Dressed up with crumbled graham crackers, it’s good enough to compete with any ice-cream sundae in town. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
7. Baked
8.7
359 Van Brunt St (at Dikeman St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Red Hook · 137 tips and reviews
John McGeehan: Try the Apricot Rosemary Bar - two great tastes...
Fodor's Travel: Original creations like the Brookster (chocolate chip cookie dough baked inside a brownie) and delicious interpretations of whoopie pies, blondies, bars, and cookies keep this bakery and café buzzing. Read more.
Bravo: This is where I am a pastry chef. How could I leave this off the list? Get the whoopee pies. My favorite. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
8. BKLYN Larder
8.7
228 Flatbush Ave (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Gourmet Store · North Slope · 122 tips and reviews
Rem Koning: Cheese and snacks. Dried apricots.
Diana S: delicious soup! try the chicken noodle kale. extensive variety of cheeses, condiments (local & int'l) & a assortment of sweets such as mini woopie pies, lemon bars, olive oil cake, etc.
Serious Eats: Pricey but lovely market with great sandwiches, cheese, pantry and prepared foods, ice cream, and more, with many products made in Brooklyn.
10. Cheryl's Global Soul
8.5
236 Underhill Ave (at Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 138 tips and reviews
thecoffeebeaners: Grab your fresh ginger scones, apricot, or pineapple SCONES here!
Rye Russell: Amazing brunch deal... You get a choice of tea/coffee plus a choice of mimosa/bloody Mary included in your brunch
BrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Deb (Digital Lab): Small and cozy, with a back garden during nice weather. Great soup/sandwich combos and a tasty main dish every day.
12. Hotel Delmano
9.3
128 N 9th St. (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 235 tips and reviews
Rebecca Ganzak: favorite bar in NYC. you must try Cleopatra's Pearl: Fresh lemon, apricot & peach blossom liqueur (DIMMI Liquore di Milano), Egyptian mint infused Vodka
Stina P.: absolutely perfect for grabbing a table outside on a soon to be summer day. dog friendly, the kind of place you can catch up with laughter and lovely music from inside wafting with the windows open
Chris Hinkle: get wasted
14. Colonie
9.1
127 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry & Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 245 tips and reviews
Annabelle Emm: Cauliflower, date cake, butchers cut (steak) -- all delicious! Also staff was insanely nice. Great first date spot. Apricot sour was also lovely.
Alex Rainert: You can't go wrong here. Favorite new spot. The steak, duck rillette crostini, deep fried brussell sprouts and bacon, pork belly and pickled radish and Cool Hand Cuke cocktail were all amazing. Do it.
karen bonna rainert: This restaurant was funded as a kickstarter project. I just love that. The food is also awesome.