Crema's Take
“Mike's is a proper neighborhood diner where the staff actually care and the food arrives hot and generously portioned, making it worth the weekend wait. The buzz here feels genuine—locals keep coming back for solid breakfast classics and a warm atmosphere that's refreshingly free of Brooklyn pretension. If you want straightforward, well-executed comfort food with real hospitality, this is your spot.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →First time here very cozy and the staff are very sweet. We got help right away. Everything was made fresh and taste so good. They do have additional seatung outside but on the weekends. This place very popular and busy. Will come back again ooo the coffee was amazing thank you.
So cozy! Perfect little hidden diner experience, stays busy but the wait is always worth it and never too too long. Super quick and kind service, the food is great and there’s a ton of options. Family friendly, but probably not a place you’d linge long unless it’s a slow day…
Loved this place so much. Super friendly, fast service, tasty food for a good price. Only visiting but came back twice in 2 days!
Mike’s is our go-to breakfast whilst we’re staying near Fort Greene. You absolutely have to go here. It’s a truly classic diner with great food Nd a really warm, buzzy atmosphere. To top it all off, the service is exceptional! They were really helpful with allergens too. No…
Great local diner! The staff was very friendly. I was in NYC for a few days and ate breakfast here twice. The portions were a good size and the food came out piping hot. I’m from the south so I wasn’t sure about how the grits would come out. Overall, not bad for NYC. They were a…
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