Agi's Counter
Eastern European restaurant · Crown Heights
818 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Highlights
Jewish & Eastern European fare, pastries & wine in a boho-chic venue.
Jewish & Eastern European fare, pastries & wine in a boho-chic venue.
"After wandering 5,000 square feet of exhibits and acquiring new facts about Assyrian art and Spike Lee, you’ll be primed for butter at Agi’s Counter. This restaurant just one block away serves luxurious dishes inspired by the owner’s Hungarian-Austrian grandmother. Grab a seat at the counter (there are only a couple of tables), and go wild with schmaltzy potatoes, semolina dumplings in sweet corn sauce, and an unspeakable amount of dill. If it’s warm out, plan to take a nap in Prospect Park afterward." - neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick
"You can eat the Agi’s Counter confit tuna melt at any time of the day, but a tuna melt in the daytime just feels right. It’s incredibly rich, with lots of dill and a side of mustard. Take the day off, go to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and then head here for a leisurely lunch complete with deviled eggs and a caraway-heavy caesar salad." - willa moore, bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah
"Even more than all the other carby deliciousness on this list, brunch at Agi’s might put you to sleep. This Crown Heights restaurant serves Hungarian and Austrian-inspired takes on Jewish-American classics: think tuna melts, aged cheeses, and brisket served with thick, buttery pieces of toast. Try to snag a seat at the counter, and ask about their special Hungarian donuts." - bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah
"Highlighted for helping revive the egg cream — spots like this in Crown Heights are cited as part of a new generation bringing back the New York icon." - Eater Staff
"Agi’s is named for the owner's Hungarian-Austrian grandmother, and we’d like to thank her for inspiring this all-day cafe. Some things—like the confit tuna melt and palacsinta crepes—are only available during the day, so if you’ve been looking for an excuse to take a personal day, you now have one. A lot of people grab and go, but this place also has counter seating and a few tables. Head to nearby Prospect Park or the Brooklyn Museum afterwards if you don’t have plans later." - kenny yang, bryan kim, nikko duren, hannah albertine, matt tervooren
