Cozy Eastern European gem serving incredible cheesecake, Palacsinta, and standout sandwiches.
Agi's Counter offers a charming and unique take on Eastern European and Jewish cuisine, inspired by the owner's Hungarian grandmother. This cozy spot is celebrated for its exceptional cheesecake and comforting dishes like Palacsinta and chicken liver mousse. While many rave about the flavorful food, especially the savory options and delicate crepes, some diners have had mixed experiences with specific items like the caraway-infused salad.
Agi's Counter is lauded for its Eastern European and Jewish cuisine, with a standout recommendation for their cheesecake, which is described as excellent and even pregnancy craving-worthy. Other praised items include their Palacsinta (crepe-style pancake), tuna melt, Caesar salad (though some found the caraway seeds polarizing), and chicken liver mousse. The restaurant is noted for having some authentic Hungarian dishes and is considered a hidden gem.
"Customers highly recommend the cheesecake, Palacsinta (crepe-style pancake), tuna melt, and the chicken liver mousse."
Customers generally have a positive view of Agi's Counter, with specific praise for its unique Eastern European and Jewish cuisine, particularly its cheesecake and savory dishes. Some minor feedback noted a strong caraway flavor in their salad, which was polarizing.
Important Note
One diner found the salad overdressed and disliked the caraway seeds, though this was contested by others who found the dish incredible.
"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."
Positive"The user mentions that their favorite item at Agi's is the chicken liver mousse, even when sharing the salad."
Positive"The user thinks the salad at Agi's looks phenomenal and would likely order a main dish instead."
Positive"This user had a negative experience with Agi's salad, finding it overdressed and disliked the caraway seeds."
Negative"The commenter mentions that Agi's uses caraway seeds in their salad."
Neutral"This user suggests Agi’s Counter for a Caesar salad with a similar presentation to Cafe Mado, noting they use radicchio instead of lettuce."
Positive"Agi's Counter is mentioned as a place located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens."
Neutral"The commenter suggests Agi's Counter, located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens."
Neutral"Agis was recommended as part of a general list of restaurants to try for the user looking for new dining experiences."
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