Amazon Café

227 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-852-5948
718-852-7860 fax

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“A Chipotle burrito minus the heart attack” says the Daily Burrito

They make amazing wraps, fresh salads and smoothies. I enjoy the wide range of vegetables and other fillers they offer. They are all about food that tastes good and is actually good for you, weird concept.

The online menu seems to be missing some items that exist on the in store menu. It would be helpful for them to post the full menu online for all to see…

I have always been pleased with the staff and have been accommodated when ordering special items. The chairs and tables are pretty comfortable, especially the arm chairs in front. They are perfect for people watching and booty staring. A little known secret is that there is a patio outback, who knew.

They also have free WiFi and I have seen people hanging out on their laptops without bother. They also take debit and credit cards with no minimum, big plus!

Zaytoons

283 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 875-1880

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This is from another one of our many guest posters here on Best Street Brooklyn. It comes from a person whose critique of Middle Eastern cuisine is one of the best on the stoop. Check it out…


One of my favorite things about Middle Eastern restaurants is that
they tend to be BYOB, a plus for any New Yorker on a budget. With a
six pack in hand to split with my dining companion, this Zaytoons in
Carroll Gardens was already a step ahead of the game (note that
Zaytoons on Smith & Sackett is BYOB while its sister restaurant on
Vanderbilt in Prospect Heights is not, once again proving that Smith
Street = Best Street).

We selected a table in the back of the restaurant (probably a bit too
close to the bathroom for my taste, but not worth moving for). While
Zaytoons is almost always a bustling scene, with the cooks hard at
work in the open kitchen and a handful of people gathered around the
register waiting for their take-out orders, our candlelit table in the
back was surprisingly calm and almost romantic. To top it off, the
service was prompt, and the waiter happily opened our Heinekens.

To start, we ordered a plate of grape leaves. These came quickly and
hit the spot, though the leaves were a bit tough for my liking. For
dinner we selected the 10" vegetable pitza (pita + pizza). The pitza
was loaded with tasty vegetables -- green peppers, spinach, scallions,
and mushrooms -- especially heavy on the spinach, which I like
personally but does result in making the middle a bit soggy. But
otherwise the pitza was delicious, with a chewy pita crust and just
the right amount of sauce and mozzarella. Not to mention it's the
perfect size for sharing.

All in all, you can't go wrong with this Zaytoons order. I would also
recommend staples like the falafel wrap and the salad combo plate,
which is perfect for those
who can't decide what to order and/or vegetarians (and make sure to
try the Turkish Salad as one of the 5 combo items, which is sweet and
spicy without the overpowering quality that sun-dried tomatoes usually
bring).