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BESTOFBK.COM • WINNERS GUIDE • DIME BEST OF BROOKLYN 2020 21 BEST COOKIES COOKIE HOUSE 5100 Kings Plz Mall Brooklyn (718) 258-6842 - www.kingsplazaonline.com Tucked away in a booth at the King’s Plaza Mall, you might think that Cookie House could be easy to miss. But from the moment you open the doors into King’s plaza Mall, that intoxicating scent of sweet warm cookies finds you and beckons you towards its source--You can’t miss it! Cookie House’s cookies are so good that you may not ever get around to trying their other treats, like pretzels or muffins, but this would be a mistake! Cookie House is also serving up some of the best pretzels you can get your hands on outside of Philly! BEST CUPCAKES SUGAR COATED BAKERY 1078 65th Street, Brooklyn (718) 259-9885 - www.sugarcoatedny.com Sugar Coated Bakery is the place to get the cake or cupcakes you’ve been thinking about for that special day or event. Their goods are as sweet as their name. They can make whatever you’re looking for to liven up whatever you need. Talented bakers making custom cakes that are sure to impress and sure to be as delicious as they are beautiful to look at. They allow you to pick from a wealth of designs on their website and place your custom order. Soon, you’ll have a delicious cake that you’ll almost hate spoiling, it looks so good. But it tastes just as sweet. BEST DESSERT AMPLE HILLS CREAMERY 305 Nevins St, Brooklyn (347) 725-4061 - www.amplehills.com Kids love ice cream and there’s no better place to take the kids for a “sundae” treat than Ample Hills Creamery. Founded in the spring of 2011 by married couple Brian Smith and Jackie Cuscuna, they were at fi rst terrifi ed that no one would show up — but were wildly unprepared when they did. In just four days, Brian and Jackie sold out of ice cream! They hadn’t prepared to be so popular; to churn enough ice cream for the never-ending line, they had to close. While Ample Hills has grown a lot since those days, Brian and Jackie are still balancing it all: imagining new fl avors, managing the day-to-day operations and taking care of their children. BEST DONUT MIKE’S DONUTS 6822 5th Ave, Brooklyn (718) 745-6980 - www.mikesdonuts.com Forget Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme, they cannot compete with Mike’s taste of a true, authentic donut. Mike’s Donut Shop has been stuffing donuts since 1976. Mike is still there and so is his wife, Christina. Mike has trained his son Gus and son-in-law John to bring the fresh donut experience to the people of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Mike’s Donut Shop bakes everything on the premises twice a day. There are around 35 mouth watering types of donuts. Some include the jelly and cream, glazed, marble cruller, and the Boston cream. Because the donuts are made fresh daily, they are light, soft, and a bit chewy with just the right amount of sugar to satisfy any sweet tooth. BEST DUMPLINGS KATHY’S DUMPLINGS 7924 3rd Ave, Brooklyn (718) 833-7000 - www.kathysdumplings.com Kathy’s Dumplings offers delicious dining, takeout and delivery to Brooklyn. Kathy’s Dumplings is a cornerstone in the Brooklyn community and has been recognized for its outstanding Chinese cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Their Chinese restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients. The dumplings come pan fried, boiled or steamed. Kathy’s Dumplings serves its community with pride and guarantees that every customer leaves with a smile on their face. Located conveniently on 3rd Ave., they love to serve people from across the borough and the rest of New York City. BEST FALAFEL KARAM RESTAURANT 8519 4th Ave, Brooklyn (718) 745-5227 If you’re looking for delicious Middle Eastern cuisine, look no further than Karam Restaurant. As soon as you step foot into the quaint restaurant, you feel as though you’ve transported to the Middle East, thanks to their warm tones and authentic decorations in their seating area. But Karam Restaurant is also the perfect place to catch a quick bite and go. Their menu offers customers a wide selection of dishes, including options that are perfect for vegan and vegetarian diets. From their halal to their inventive fl atbread pizzas, there’s a little bit of everything in store. Their delicious falafels — which are crispy on the outside and goey on the inside and made with fresh ingredients — also stand out as a fan-favorite. BEST FOOD CO-OP SAHADI’S 187 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn (718) 624-4550 Originally from Lebanon, the Sahadi family opened shop in Manhattan in 1898. Since taking the business to Atlantic Avenue in 1948, the Middle-Eastern specialty food store has become an iconic Brooklyn tradition. Shoppers cross borough and state lines for Sahadi’s hummus, baba ghanoush, spices and dried fruits, authentic prepared food and baked goods. Take a ticket and wait for service at the deli, whose most popular dishes include tabbouleh, lentils and onions, moussaka and falafel. And there’s more! This past summer the Sahadi family expanded into Industry City, opening a second location that offers sit-down service. Constantly alive with the bustle of its loyal customers, Sahadi’s legendary rein is sure to endure. BEST FOOD TRUCK TACOS EL BRONCO 4324 4th Ave, Brooklyn (718) 788-2229 In a neighborhood well-known for its Mexican food, it’s hard to stand out — but Tacos El Bronco and their food truck does just that. Brooklynites looking for fl avor-packed tacos seek out Taco El Bronco for their straightforward menu, consisting of several different meat-based fi llings, such as roast pork, chicken, veal head, beef tongue, or chorizo sausage. Their Fourth Avenue restaurant offers a more comprehensive menu, including tostadas, burritos, burgers, and snacks, so make sure to check out both! BEST FOOD VENDOR ISABELLA’S CREATIONS 6624 11th Ave, Brooklyn (347) 464-8845 - www.isabellascreations.com Since establishing Isabella’s Creations in March 2010, the staff feels that every day is a gift! They truly enjoy every moment and welcome every new challenge. Isabella’s Creations fi nds personal joy to see the expressions on the customers face when they see the cake or creation made for them, and knowing that they’ve helped in a small way to make their day a bit more special. They take great pride in making one-of-a-kind cakes and goodies at affordable prices so that everyone can have their dream cake and eat it too! Isabella’s also provide catering services offering the best in Italian, American and Spanish cuisine. They want to ensure that every customer is satisfi ed! BEST FRIED CHICKEN BUTTERMILK CHANNEL 524 Court St, Brooklyn (718) 852-8490 - www.buttermilkchannelnyc.com You won’t fi nd a better piece of fried chicken in all of Brooklyn than at the appropriately named Buttermilk Channel. This quaint eatery offers offering a hearty American comfort food menu and a popular weekend brunch. Buttermilk Channel is a true Brooklyn neighborhood hang serving some of the best fried chicken in town. You can have an amazing dinner and incredible evening or just brunch. The service is as warm and friendly as the ambiance. A unique treasure available to the community in Brooklyn, Buttermilk Channel will entertain your taste buds with chicken so good, it’ll make you forget about all the chain fried chicken you’ve ever eaten. BEST GOURMET FOOD STORE SAHADI’S 187 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn (917) 765-3875 Originally from Lebanon, the Sahadi family opened shop in Manhattan in 1898. Since taking the business to Atlantic Avenue in 1948, the Middle-Eastern specialty food store has become an iconic Brooklyn tradition. Shoppers cross borough and state lines for Sahadi’s hummus, baba ganoush, spices and dried fruits, authentic prepared food and baked goods. You can find anything at the shop, which boasts an impressive bulk foods section, deli, bakery, cheese department, and coffee stand. And there’s more! This past summer the Sahadi family expanded into Industry City, opening a second location that offers sit-down service. Constantly alive with the bustle of its loyal customers, Sahadi’s legendary rein is sure to endure. BEST GYRO SOMETHINGREEK 7616 Third Ave, Brooklyn (718) 748-8200 - www.somethingreekonline.com Fresh ingredients and traditional flavors are what makes the gyros at Somethingreek something special for all who enjoy them. They prepare and marinate their gyros and souvlaki to taste the same as those which the family ate at home and in Greece. From the chicken and pork gyros down to the tzatziki and hummus, everything is made in house using quality ingredients. They employ fulltime onsite butchers to prepare the meats, and Mama herself makes their dinner specials daily using her own recipes that they, her five children, have been eating for as long as they can remember. BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE APPLETREE NATURAL MARKET 7613 3rd Ave, Brooklyn (718) 745-5776 Natural and organic foods and supplements… Good things for your body and soul. Appletree Natural Market is your local stop for things that will keep you healthy while tasting great. Appletree’s staff are knowledgeable about their stock and if they are out of stock on something they will very often order more or order an item for you if their supplier carries it. They have every rare, strange, hard to find ingredients that you had no idea you needed or were even looking for. Great variety of gluten-free and vegan items for your pantry. Appletree is your friend. 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