Sweet spot with the quality of a cafe but the extensive menu of a diner- including a full bar, coffee bar and a gigantic selection of desserts. A bit on the pricey side but the portions are sizable.
Bay Ridge is the lovely little South Brooklyn hood just across the water from Staten Island. Home to a large variety of immigrant communities, Bay Ridge has long been a dynamic and diverse neighborhood with a bounty of restaurants that reflect the mix of ethnicities. Immerse yourself in the monarch butterfly sanctuary at the Narrows Botanical Garden or go for a bike ride along the gorgeous waterfront Belt Parkway Promenade.