June ushered in a fresh wave of exciting restaurant openings across Brooklyn, including a new pizzeria and patio bar overlooking Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, a new Indian restaurant in Cobble Hill, a Peruvian spot in Park Slope, and a Gowanus bakery that mills its own flour. Bed-Stuy is on a hot streak with everything from from a natural wine and oyster bar to a Mexican cantina to America’s first sloppy joe restaurant. Also new: Van Leeuwen’s Flavor Lab in Greenpoint, a tapas bar and a new location of Smør bakery in Williamsburg, plus fresh spots for Thai, Yemeni coffee, seafood, and bánh mì in Bay Ridge.
The coming months promise even more excitement: Barbuto will open at the 1 Hotel in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Stretch Pizza will expand to Domino Square, and a Bushwick pizzeria is set to revive the country’s oldest coal-burning oven.
But first, a few closings to note across Brooklyn this month:
- Bare Burger in Park Slope, which had been on the corner of 7th Avenue and 1st Street since 2011, closed its doors this month.
- The Italian deli Bari Pork Store in Bensonhurst, dating back to 1969, will close on June 30 after 55 years in business.
- The craft beer bar and bottle shop Beer Witch in Park Slope will close at the end of June.
- The Park Slope chicken spot Purbird closed this month, but Brooklynites can look forward to a new concept opening in the same space.
- Red Hook Coffee Shop, a community spot that offered everything from coffee and food to furniture and clothes, has closed for good.
Fini Pizza & Patio Bar | Brooklyn Heights
A new restaurant has taken over the space formerly occupied by Estuary, across from Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The pizzeria Fini will have dining both indoors and outdoors on their Patio Bar overlooking the park. The menu has salads and starters like mussels and calamari, New York-style and Sicilian-style pies, plus entrees including chicken parm, steak, and black bass piccata.
Aloha Alley | DUMBO
This new casual spot at 40 Main Street occupies the former space of long-time sushi spot Miso. Aloha Alley serves Hawaiian food including poke bowls, island-style BBQ, and tropical sides. A surprisingly affordable option in DUMBO!
Enerugi Ramen | Cobble Hill
Enerugi Ramen has opened a new location on Atlantic Avenue. They serve dishes like the 16-hour slow-cooked Pai Tan Rame and their spicy Miso Ramen. In addition to ramen bowls, they also have small plates like gyoza, Brussels sprouts, pork buns, and a selection of appetizers such as spicy tuna tartare and okonomiyaki.
Tera Mera | Cobble Hill
This Indian “snack bar” was formerly called Taza MKT, based in Industry City. Their new location at 272 Court Street in Cobble Hill (formerly DUO+) serves casual Indian home cooking, from butter chicken to spicy vindaloo, to vegetarian and vegan options. They even have a lovely back patio!
Casita of Brooklyn @ The Yard Bar | Cobble Hill
This Park Slope coffee shop has opened up a new location in Cobble Hill: the Yard Bar at 273 Pacific Street. The café blends together the Greek and Hispanic heritages of the husband-and-wife owners. Think Greek Frappés and Café Con Leche. In their new location at The Yard Bar, you can enjoy your beverages outside.
INKAICO Peruvian Kitchen | Park Slope
A new Peruvian restaurant has opened at 47 Bergen Street in Park Slope, between 5th Ave and Flatbush. The restaurant comes from the team behind Surfish Bistro, and the menu features ceviches, Lomo Saltado, and cocktails like the Pisco sour.
Brooklyn Granary and Mill | Gowanus
This unique bakery led the former head baker at Blue Hill at Stone Barns is now open! Brooklyn Granary and Mill sells 100% whole grain bread, pastries, and more baked goods using flour milled on site. The mill is located on the second floor, with the bakery on the first floor. They also serve coffee, tea, and retail bags of their flour. Hours are 7:30am to 3pm, Monday through Saturday, at 240 Huntington Street.
Bong | Crown Heights
The couple behind the Cambodian pop-up Kreung has finally opened their first permanent restaurant, located at 724 Sterling Place in Crown Heights. In their intimate space, they serve traditional Khmer dishes like lemongrass chicken wings, hangar steak and Tuk Prahok, and whole dorade (pictured below).
Sonic | Crown Heights
Sonic’s newest location in Brooklyn has opened not far from Prospect Park, at 43 Empire Blvd. in Crown Heights. The fast-food chain is open to 9am to 4am daily, with a drive-thru, a pickup window, and indoor dining for four guests. A mural by local graffiti artists is coming soon to its exterior, to be unveiled on July 20. It will serve all the Sonic favorites: burgers, hot dogs, cherry limeades, and milkshakes.
Selune | Bed-Stuy
A new natural wine and oyster bar opened in Bed-Stuy this month in the former space of Oaxaca Taqueria. They serve French-inspired small plates and natural wines in a cozy 100-year-old building. Expect fresh oysters, seafood, cocktails, and small, refined bites like Scallops Carpaccio, Sardines from Brittany, and Truffle Croque Monsieur. Open Monday through Saturday from 5am-12am on weekdays, and open until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Dolores | Bed-Stuy
Dolores, a Mexico City–inspired cocktail bar and cantina from the team behind Winona’s, will open on July 2. The bar will offer inventive cocktails, botanas (or shared snacks), and tacos. Highlights of the menu include pressed seafood aguachile, chicharrones, albondigas al chipotle, and classics like enchiladas. For late-night diners, Dolores will offer $2 Tacos de Canasta (“basket tacos”) from 11pm till sold out on Friday and Saturdays only. Dolores will be open 4pm-12am Sunday through Thursday and 4pm-1pm on Friday and Saturday.
Brooklyn Brasserie (BKB) | Bed-Stuy
This French-Belgian soccer pub has opened in the former Mama Fox space, serving French comfort food like steak frites and croquettes, with Belgian beers on tap. BKB will be kid-friendly, with outdoor seating and TVs and projectors streaming soccer matches.
Badaboom | Bed-Stuy
A new French restaurant will open at 421 Bainbridge Street, on the corner of Howard Avenue in Bed-Stuy, serving rotisserie chicken, more French dishes, and wine. They will be open Wednesday through Sunday for dinner only: 5-10pm.
Farley’s Sloppy Joes | Bed-Stuy
Farley’s claims to be America’s first and only sloppy joe restaurant. Located at 439 Marcus Garvey in Bed-Stuy, it opened this month, with full hours coming in July. It’s mostly a takeout spot, with only a few seats. You’ll find a classic sloppy joe, The Cubano, The Mekong, The Cajun, plus a vegan option and a Jr. Joe for kids.
Olmo | Bed-Stuy
Now open Saratoga Avenue, Olmo is a new Mexican cantina. Small plates include queso fundido and chicharrón, and mains like grilled branzino and eggplant milanesa, all served with agave-based cocktails. Walk-ins only! Open Wednesday through Thursday 5:30-11pm, Friday and Saturday 5:30pm-12ma, and Sundays 5:30-11pm. Reservations coming soon.
Debbie’s Burgers | Bushwick
This burger stand has opened a location at 192 Seigel Street, where you’ll find smashed wagyu patties with toppings like cheddar, grilled onions, and pickled jalapeños. They also serve Disco chili fries, and for dessert, “Debbie’s Donut.” Open every day from 5-10pm.
Meili Rooftop | Williamsburg
Williamsburg welcomed this new Sichuan restaurant back in February, and now Meili has opened their new rooftop, with panoramic views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines. Located on the border of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Meili is located in the CODA Williamsburg Hotel. The rooftop has a retractable roof and a large patio space, serving Sichuan small plates and creative cocktails.
Bar Basseri | Williamsburg
This new Spanish tapas and wine bar opened on June 26. Expect small shareable plates like pork chalet, prawns with ajo blanco, hand-carved jamón and pulpo a la gallega. They also have an extensive wine list with more than 100 bottles.
Loaf and Paper | Williamsburg
This cafe opened this month at 64 Grand Street, and doubles as a coffee shop and a stationary store and market. Stop by for a brew made with Devoción beans or shop for stationary or gifts.
Smør | Williamsburg
With locations in the East Village and more recently in Clinton Hill, the popular Scandinavian cafe Smør has now opened in Williamsburg on Powers Street. This location of the bakery will also be home to a test kitchen, and you can watch bakers at work through a window in the cafe. Expect pastries, toasts, bowls, sandwiches, and even beer.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Flavor Lab | Greenpoint
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream just opened their new Flavor Lab scoop shop at 136 Franklin Street. You can find all of Van Leeuwen’s signature flavors, including “test flavors” like Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies & Cream, Chocolate Cone Pistachio Swirl, and Blueberry Matcha Latte. The rest of the Flavor Lab will open in July, and will host new collaborations. The scoop shop is open Sunday through Thursday 11am-12am and Friday and Saturday 11am-1am, so you can count on them for a late-night ice cream!
Baya Bar | Coney Island
A new outpost of Baya Bar opened on June 14 at 626 Sheepshead Bay Road. The causal spot offers coffee, juice, açaí bowls, and smoothies.
Bahn Mi Stop | Bay Ridge
A casual new bahn mi stop has opened on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge, serving a variety of bahn mi sandwiches, rice noodle salad bowls, summer rolls, plus green and black teas, smoothies, and desserts.
Qahwa Roots Cafe | Bay Ridge
Bay Ridge has a new cafe serving traditional Yemeni coffee, Turkish coffee, Moroccan mint tea, plus smoothies, pastries, ice cream, as well as espresso drinks. Enjoy in their indoor space or on their beautiful back patio.
Arom Dee Thai | Bay Ridge
Bay Ridge residents are excited to welcome a new Thai restaurant, with many others having closed in the neighborhood. Arom Dee Thai will serve up favorites including noodles, fried rice, and curries, as well as mains such as crispy duck with spicy basil, branzino with sweet chili, and prawns with glass noodles.
Port Sa’id Seafood Restaurant | Bay Ridge
Port Sa’id is a new Egyptian seafood restaurant in Bay Ridge where you can choose your seafood and they’ll prepare it in the style of your choosing. Preparations include Greek style, fried, Egyptian grilled, or olive & lemon. The menu also features appetizers, pasta, and tagens, all with a Mediterranean influence.
Rose Marie | Williamsburg
The East Village Tex-Mex spot Yellow Rose is opening a new bar with Southern food in Williamsburg, on the corner of Ainslie and Lorimer. They will serve cocktails, beer, and comfort food, such as their Rose Marie Patty Melt.
Lucky Charlie | Bushwick
This new Bushwick pizzeria is home to the oldest coal oven in America. Lucky Charlie is inspired by New York pizzerias of the 1920s. The menu also features Sicilian dishes, plus cocktails and wine. They will be open Wednesday through Sunday at 5pm, open as a late night spot until 4am, with a limited menu after midnight. Walk-ins only, with reservations coming soon.
Sweetgreen | Prospect Heights
The fast-casual serving salads and grain bowls is now open at 78 St. Marks Avenue, on the corner of Flatbush.
Coming soon to our neighborhoods
Keep an eye out for more updates on these upcoming restaurants, bars, and bakeries, listed by anticipated opening date.
Ramblin’ Chick | Pop-Up in Prospect Heights on July 22 | Opening date TBA
The founders of Ample Hills are launching a new fast-casual concept called Ramblin’ Chick featuring a chicken-based spin on the smash burger. The menu will also feature chicken hot dogs steamed in root beer, chicken chili, cheesesteaks, sloppy joes, fries, and shakes. Though they haven’t secured a permanent location yet, they hope to open in Gowanus. Meanwhile, apreview pop-up will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at No. 7 (627 Vanderbilt Ave), featuring highlights like chicken smash burgers, nuggets with Ramblin’ sauce, mac and cheese with pretzel-potato chip crumble, and more. Tickets are $50 and available to subscribers of Andrea Strong’s The Strong Buzz Substack.
Barbuto at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge | DUMBO | Opening Summer 2025
Chef Jonathan Waxman is expanding his beloved West Village Italian restaurant, Barbuto, from Manhattan to Brooklyn this summer, opening at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge. The menu will feature signature dishes like roast chicken with salsa verde in an industrial-style space with scenic views. The restaurant will occupy the former home of The Osprey, which had lovely outdoor seating in Brooklyn Bridge Park—hopefully Barbuto will offer the same!
Crown Square Pizza | Rockaway Beach | Opening Summer 2025
Sean Aiken, known for his Neapolitan pizza pop-up Seany Pizza, is opening a permanent pizzeria at Rockaway Beach this summer. The new venture, Crown Square Pizza, will serve his signature Detroit-style pizza, and will open just in time for beach season!
I Cavallini | Williamsburg | Opening Summer 2025
The behind the acclaimed wine bar Four Horsemen is opening a new Italian restaurant on Grand Street near Roebling Street (just down the street), slated for May. I Cavallini will have around 70 seats and a backyard, which is about double the size of Four Horsemen.
Folk | Park Slope | Opening Summer 2025
The team behind the Park Slope restaurant Lore is opening a new cocktail bar at 689 6th Avenue. Slated to open this spring, Folk will serve both craft cocktails and small plates. Stay tuned for more updates!
Antojitos BK | Park Slope | Opening Summer 2025
The Dominican street food spot in Sunset Park will open a new location in Park Slope this summer at Union and 4th Avenue.
Temakase | Greenpoint | Opening Summer 2025
Temakase, a Manhattan-based hand roll bar, is opening its third location in Williamsburg this summer at 260 Kent Ave. The restaurant is known for made-to-order temaki served directly from chef to guest within seconds. The menu will feature a variety of hand rolls, crispy rice options, and a beverage list including sake, beer, and iced green tea.
Athena Keke’s | Clinton Hill | Opening Summer 2025
Opening this summer on Greene Avenue, Athena Keke’s will be a queer sports bar focused on fostering community through a shared passion for women’s sports. Founded by two industry veterans who met in 2015, the idea was sparked during the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup when they struggled to find bars showing international women’s games. As part of the NY Liberty Bar Network, Athena Keke’s will host big-screen watch parties, live game viewings, and offer Liberty-themed specials.
Sea & Soil | Boerum Hill | Opening Late Summer/Early Fall 2025
This worker-owned bakery and cafe serving homemade sandwiches is moving to a new space on Atlantic Avenue from their former location at 102 President Street. They hope to open in late summer or early fall.
Stretch Pizza | Domino Square | Williamsburg | Opening date TBA
A pizzeria from chefs Wylie Dufresne and Gadi Peleg is coming to Domino Square. The pizza is New-York style, with inventive toppings like chickpea fries and pretzel-crusted soft serve. They will also serve beer, wine, and cocktails like a sparkling Negroni.
Lucky Parlor | Bed-Stuy | Opening Fall 2025
Coming this fall from the team behind Trad Room, Lucky Parlor will serve up Japanese gyoza and cocktails on Ralph Avenue. Set in the old Caroline’s Donuts storefront, the new spot will have a casual cocktail bar vibe, with snacks like Japanese pan-fried dumplings.
Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop | Gowanus | Opening date TBA
The beloved Greenpoint slice shop is slated to open a new location in Gowanus. It will be located in the former home of Ample Hills at 305 Nevins Street. Stay tuned!
New Halal Restaurant | Brooklyn Heights | Opening date TBA
Fatoosh Pitza & Grill in Brooklyn Heights has closed its doors—but something new is on the way. The team behind Little Flower Cafe in Astoria and Blue Hour, the counter tucked inside a Bushwick gas station, is taking over the space at 330 Hicks Street. The new all-day restaurant will be a halal-friendly spot serving everything from burritos to pastries and coffee. Stay tuned for more details!
Mariscos El Submarino | New locations in Park Slope & Clinton Hill | Opening date TBA
This Mexican seafood joint based in Jackson Heights expanded to Greenpoint last summer, and will open additional locations in Park Slope and Clinton Hill soon. Mariscos El Submarino is best known for aguachiles and shrimp cocktails.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream | Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn | Opening dates TBA
In addition to their new Flavor Lab at 136 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, Van Leeuwen is also opening a series of new locations in Brooklyn: 151 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights (pictured below) and a location in City Point in Downtown Brooklyn. Stay tuned for opening dates!
16 Handles | Cobble Hill | Opening date TBA
A new location of 16 Handles is coming soon to 300 Court Street in Cobble Hill!
ABC Kitchens | DUMBO | Opening date TBA
A massive new restaurant from Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is coming to Empire Stores in DUMBO soon: the combined concept of ABC Kitchen, Latin-fusion ABC Cocina and vegetarian ABCVwill have approximately 300 seats in the old Sugarcane space that closed during the pandemic. Read more here!
Book Club Bar | Bushwick | Opening date TBA
The East Village’s popular Book Club Bar announced that they will open a new location in Bushwick. They offer books, cocktails, coffee, with special events like author talks and book clubs.
Naya | DUMBO | Opening date TBA
Naya, a Mediterranean fast-casual chain serving bowls, rolls, salads, shawarma, and hummus, is opening a new location on Jay Street in DUMBO.
Bond Street Coffee and Goods | Downtown Brooklyn | Opening date TBA
A new location of Bond Street Coffee and Goods is coming to the border of DUMBO and Downtown Brooklyn, at Jay Street and Concord Street. Stay tuned for an opening date!
Hōp | Red Hook | Opening date TBA
The team behind Red Hook Tavern, husband and wife, are opening a Cambodian restaurant at 358 Van Brunt Street later in 2025. The restaurant will serve Cambodian breakfast dishes and pastries during the day, and will offer dinner in the evening: noodles, meats, stews, and more.
New Oyster Bar | Prospect Heights | Opening Late 2025
Bar Meridian closed after five years in Prospect Height, but the team behind Hart’s, the Fly, Cervo’s, and Eel Bar is taking over the space to open a dedicated oyster bar by late 2025. The new spot will be located at 406 Prospect Place.
New Restaurant by Chef Eyal Shani | Williamsburg | Opening Late 2025
The renowned Israeli Chef Eyal Shani will open a new restaurant at Williamsburg Wharf, the 3.75-acre development coming to Williamsburg’s waterfront. The restaurant will occupy 4,000 square feet on the ground floor at 470 Kent Avenue. Some of Chef Shani’s restaurants have included Port Sa’id, Michelin-starred Shmoné, HaSalon, Miznon, and the Kosher-certified restaurant Malka, with NYC locations on the Upper West Side and in DUMBO. More details about Chef Shani’s new venture in Williamsburg to come!
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Updated: July 2, 2025. Main Image: Fini Pizza & Patio Bar at Pier 5 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
