Consistently excellent American fare & a must-try sticky date cake. Great for groups, w/ dedicated space.
This Brooklyn establishment offers a consistently excellent dining experience, with many patrons considering it a favorite among top city spots. It's a reliable choice for groups, featuring a dedicated back area that can accommodate up to 20 people. The American cuisine is well-regarded, particularly their pasta dishes and a standout sticky date cake.
The American cuisine is highly praised, with specific mentions of amazing pasta dishes and a particularly lauded sticky date cake. While generally well-received, one commenter noted the menu hasn't evolved significantly over the years.
"Standout dishes include the amazing pasta, the highly recommended toffee pudding, and the sticky date cake. Turkish Eggs are also specifically praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its consistent quality and delicious food, with many considering it a top favorite and recommending it as a reliable choice for various occasions.
Important Note
One user noted that the menu's lack of evolution over 14 years is a slight drawback, and another mentioned that while good, it may not be the same as it was with a previous chef.
"Colonie in Brooklyn is recommended."
Positive"Colonie was included in a list of recommendations."
Positive"This user simply mentioned Colonie as a place for Turkish eggs."
Positive"This user recommended Colonie in Brooklyn Heights for Turkish eggs."
Positive"The commenter expressed enjoyment of their recent dinner experience at Colonie."
Positive"This commenter stated that Colonie is good but hasn't been the same since a previous chef left. They also gave a negative review for River Deli and recommended alBadawi as a great birthday spot."
Positive"This commenter found Colonie to be a solid choice. They also recommended Chama Mama in BK Heights, noting impressive food and service that feels reasonably priced despite not being a bargain."
Positive"Colonie is one of several restaurants located on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn Heights."
Neutral"Colonie was recommended as a place to try by a user."
Positive"A user clarified that Colonie only serves brunch on weekends, which is important context for the original poster's weekday request."
Neutral"A user highly praised Colonie on Atlantic Avenue, stating their Turkish Eggs would be part of their dying meal."
Positive"User stated Colonie is consistently amazing."
Positive"User described Colonie as stellar and consistently excellent for 14 years, having dined there around 50 times. Their only critique is the menu's lack of evolution and wished for daily/weekly specials."
Positive"User expressed surprise Colonie wasn't mentioned more, calling it the best by far among many restaurants they've tried."
Positive"Expresses love for the sticky date cake at Colonie, highlighting it as a favorite dessert."
Positive"Reiterates that Colonie is their favorite restaurant even after visiting many top spots, and mentions that everyone they bring there loves it."
Positive"Expresses strong positive sentiment for Colonie, noting they love the place and are surprised it's not mentioned more often."
Positive"Recommends Colonie in Brooklyn as a favorite restaurant, suggesting it as a good fallback option if other reservations are hard to get. They state it's their favorite among top spots and everyone they take there loves it."
Positive"They have an area at the back end of the restaurant that is used to host groups. You can fit about 20 people. Done it a few times. Great food."
Positive"One of the best most consistent places in the city. Their pasta is amazing."
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