Iris Cafe
(Now Closed)Café and Bar$$$$
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
The experts at The New Yorker and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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Finley Bomer-LawsonNovember 6, 2015Dinner here is absolutely out of this world. Wonderfully curated dishes that complement one another. You have to surrender to the experience - order lots of dishes to share. One of my favorite spots.
This cafe is so charming! If you've come for brunch, try the poached eggs served with smoked salmon and pickled onions on scallion pancakes. (Because you can DIY avocado toast at home, let's be real.)
KESeptember 12, 2016Arrive by 11am to avoid a brunch wait! Ambiance is lovely. Spanish style eggs, served in a cast iron pan were heavenly. Everything is flavorful. Solid brunch options, good service on a pretty block.
Joyce YaoMarch 17, 2015So great! Love love this little cafe. Interior is really cool, food is excellent. Went twice for brunch. Ricotta toast = incredible. Smoked salmon with scallion pancakes = holy crap. Highly recommend
Savannah PetrickApril 10, 2016great environment for a relaxing weekend lunch. the coffee is very good. try the salmon & eggs. the turkey breast sandwich is a little dry and the market salad is nothing to write home about.
Go for dinner if you want to avoid the crazy waits at brunch. Also you can go next door to the market and pick up many of the same brunch items to go like avo toast w/ eggs and the breakfast baguette.
Selena DelgadoMarch 17, 2013Familial atmosphere & ambiance. Order huevos rancheros, ham & cheddar biscuit with soft boiled eggs (divine), and baguettes. Finish off the breakfast with their petite cinnamon roll with coffee.
The Corcoran GroupJuly 14, 2011A great café for sipping an iced-coffee while reading or relaxing on a lazy afternoon. The avocado sandwich is out of this world. Bring cash because they don’t accept credit cards.
etta yOctober 26, 2014Had the salmon with scallion pancakes and creme fraiche, which was faaaaantastic. My friend's shakshuka looked mighty tasty too. Was seated immediately at 10:30 on a Sunday morning.
Nadia RiepenhausenJuly 28, 2016Gorgeous cafe on a pretty street in Brooklyn Heights. A must for brunch. The avo and poached eggs or the French toast are a must!
The New YorkerAugust 4, 2014The Brooklyn Heights restaurant offers a “lovely dinner service that’s conversant in the clichés of the borough—think kale croquettes—but never succumbs to them.” Read more
MichaelJanuary 27, 2017Quiet local cafe serving good coffee and good food. Great place to start the day before exploring the neighbourhood's outstanding architecture.
NearSay NYCJuly 25, 2011Tucked into an amazingly quiet & serene corner of Brooklyn just a short walk from the Promenade, Iris is a charming place w/ laid back atmosphere. The smoked curried turkey salad is incredibly tasty!
Joo JooApril 30, 2015I've never had their breakfast but their dinner was good. Octopus, chicken/kale. Delicious. In a great location! Walk near the water after you pig out
a strict luddite-like code of conduct prevails, applied most severely at the convergence of social media and digital technology, but the artisan avocado toast and goose egg sandwiches are delightful.
Peter VermeulenMarch 20, 2017Friendly service ..honest, natural ingredients. Advocado toast is excellent. I enjoyed the salade nicoise and the pickled green beans.
CompassApril 21, 2014French country comfort fare, a straightforward beer and wine menu, and a loyal brunch following are what you’ll find at this farm fresh coffee cafe.
Mark AlexanderApril 28, 2015Spectacular shakshuka and avocado toast (with egg). Friendly people too!
Daniel SalinasNovember 21, 2014Great ambiance, but there can be quite a wait on the weekends. Put your name on the list and walk down to Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Julius TarngJuly 4, 2015Avocado toast, chilaquiles~~ a bit of a long wait but you can order delivery from their connected store - willow town 7 on seamless
Mark BoeseMarch 23, 2012Cortado hit the spot but the oatmeal cookie really sold me - that and the eye-grace running the register. Next time in NY, gonna have to get the soft-boiled's and toast.- BasakApril 1, 2015Hidden gem for breakfast. Avocado toast and shakshuka is amazing. Cash only is the only bummer.
Dan SwensonSeptember 27, 2014The chilaquiles with poached egg and cinnamon french toast balance each other out perfectly. Split em up.
Lesley ForresterAugust 8, 2014Everything is amazing. Go splitsies so you can taste it all! Ultra fresh and delicious!
Avrielle GApril 11, 2012Love the avocado toast & soft boiled eggs. Had a delicious iced coffee as well. A must visit when I'm in Brooklyn Heights!
The Brussels sprout croquettes here are really incredible.
Pia ChévereOctober 28, 2015Very disappointing compared to my last visit at Iris, which was great. Cappuccino was very milky, chilaquiles weren't good and waitress Natalia didn't seem to enjoy her waitress job at all!
Andrew BuckleyJuly 16, 2012Great place and friendly staff, just be prepared for a 20min wait for a table for breakfast. At least they do takeaway coffee a few shops further up the road
EM H.March 27, 2016No more scallion pancakes with the smoked salmon, just toast 😒 pretty pricey for boring menu. But cool interior!
Matt DorvilleAugust 10, 2014Salads here are especially awesome. Also they have a cool little grocery mart.
David RiveraMarch 25, 2012Great place. A hidden gem. Def on the avocado toast and the Cortado (just shy short of a Cuban Cortadito).
Shannon O'FlynnDecember 29, 2014Pastrami sandwich and Cobb salad were fantastic. Great service and vibe here.
Brian MasefieldMay 10, 2015A bit pricey ($7 for one slice of toast and avocado), but good brunch cocktails, and nice service.
Saager MhatreNovember 13, 2014They've switched their coffee to the Workshop Blend by La Coloumb and it's wonderful.
Public Art FundJanuary 4, 2013Fantastic huevos rancheros, all organic, lots of gluten free treats. #StaffPick close to our show at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Most adorable place in the most adorable neighborhood. And the coffee is damn good.
Chris BoehnerOctober 13, 2012Get the Hungarian Plate! Named after a Hungarian customer of old that would always special order this dish.- the shakshuka here is my fave. avocado toast comes in a close second.
Charlotte ChristopherMay 4, 2013Iced lattes are out of this world. If you're a coffee lover, don't leave without one :)
- sheena murphyJanuary 4, 2012get something with their soft boiled eggs, and don't forget the stumptown coffee! I love this place!
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 8:00 AM–11:00 PM
(718) 722-7395
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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