The Burro of Brooklyn

In case you did not know, I am a New Yorker and a Brooklyn Girl.  While I roam the entire city in search of great food, I pay special attention to the eateries located in my home borough, so I was pleased to hear about the opening of a  5 Burro Cafe in Brooklyn.  Earlier this year, I visited the the original 5 Burros location in Forest Hills, Queens which you can read about here.

The new 5 Burro is located  on the Columbia Street Waterfront just south of Brooklyn Bridge Park.  The park, which has a planned extension all along Columbia Street, offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.  It is a perfect place to soak in that ‘New York!’ feeling.

The cafe is so new that it squeaks.  Everything is shiny and new, even the staff.  As I was seated, it became apparent that while the slightly worn,  homey feeling of the original had not yet developed, the management had recreated the welcoming, local hang-out vibe  which characterizes  5 Burro Forest Hills.  A key element is the great garden dining area.  The garden practically begs you to linger over a few pitchers of margaritas with some good friends.  It is equipped with a flat screen tv, heated tent, wooden deck and a mix of tables, both large and small.  The garden also  boasts a play area for toddlers which is a magnet for the stroller crowd before sunset.

The Burro still needs some breaking in.  The waitstaff is pleasant and energetic, but still a bit uncertain.  The  kitchen is also still finding its feet. My food ranged  from very right to wrong.  I will note that the ‘wrong’ was apologetically and promptly corrected.

Between the welcoming vibe, great setting and good margaritas, I will definitely be back  again to see 5 Burro hit its stride.  Hope to see you there!

5 Burro Cafe
127 Columbia Street, Columbia Waterfront, Brooklyn NY 11231
(718) 875-5515 www.5burrocafe.com