Charming Brooklyn gem serving Hungarian Jewish comfort food, from standout chicken liver mousse to decadent cheesecake.
Agi's Counter offers a delightful escape with its Hungarian Jewish cuisine, drawing inspiration from the owner's grandmother. Reviewers rave about its charming ambiance, often described as a "sweet little diner," and its comforting yet refined dishes. Standouts include the decadent grilled potato pullman bread with chicken liver mousse and the savory Hungarian chicken broth with dumplings, while the cheesecake and crepes provide a sweet conclusion.
Agi's Counter specializes in Hungarian Jewish cuisine, with many customers highlighting the excellence of their cheesecake, a dish that has satisfied pregnancy cravings and bad days alike. Other praised items include the grilled potato pullman bread with chicken liver mousse, Hungarian chicken broth with dumplings, and Palacsinta (crepe-style pancakes). While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the Caesar salad overdressed and disliked the caraway seeds, though this was countered by another who found the same salad incredible.
"Customers frequently recommend the cheesecake, tuna melt, and the grilled potato pullman bread with chicken liver mousse. The Palacsinta (crepe-style pancake) and Hungarian chicken broth with dumplings are also highly praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Agi's Counter for its charming ambiance and delicious, comforting food, particularly highlighting the cheesecake and unique bread dishes.
Important Note
Due to its small size, reservations are highly recommended.
"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"Agi's Counter is described as excellent with great wine, but it is quite small and requires reservations."
Positive"Agi's Counter serves Hungarian Jewish cuisine and is located in Brooklyn. Reservations are highly recommended due to its small size."
Positive"Agis was recommended for their tuna melt."
Positive"Agi's is listed as a recommended spot for a tuna melt."
Positive"According to this user, Agi's Counter's tuna melt lives up to its reputation."
Positive"Agi's Counter in Brooklyn is described as being 'Hungarian-ish'."
Neutral"Agi's Counter is mentioned as a place in NYC that has a few authentic Hungarian dishes, in the context of inquiring about the scarcity of Hungarian restaurants."
Neutral"Agis Counter is listed among several other bakeries."
Neutral"Agi's is listed as one of the commenter's favorite spots for tuna melts."
Positive"The commenter specifically mentioned the tuna melt at Agi's Counter."
Neutral"Agis is mentioned as a great sandwich spot."
Positive"The user describes the radicchio used at Agi's as a vile, bitter weed."
Negative"The user expresses that they really wanted to like Agi's but were severely disappointed."
Negative"The commenter states that Agi's is incredible, despite the previous negative feedback."
Positive"The user reiterates their disappointment with Agi's salad and tuna melt."
Negative"Agis counter is listed as a place for pancakes."
Neutral"The commenter disagrees with the negative review of Agi's salad, stating they love caraway and find Agi's incredible."
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