Second Street Cafe & Rstrnt

the former reviewer seems to be fond of cutting and pasting the same review for every park slope eatery, and has obviously never dined at 'second street' which is by no means a diner, nor does it serve diner fare. <br> having lived in park slope for 7 years, this reviewer can honestly tout second street as one of the best all-around venues for a casual breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in the neighborhood. <br> one waits to be seated next to the espresso bar and café bakery case which lauds a fantastic array of cakes, pies and other drool-worthy, post-main meal yummies. once seated, each table comes equipped with a bucket of crayons which customers of all ages are encouraged to put to use on their paper tablecloths---as evidenced by the myriads of crayoned masterpieces which plaster the café walls. <br> be careful not to fill up on 'second street's' masterful bread basket---which includes mini raisin n ... more

the former reviewer seems to be fond of cutting and pasting the same review for every park slope eatery, and has obviously never dined at 'second street' which is by no means a diner, nor does it serve diner fare. <br> having lived in park slope for 7 years, this reviewer can honestly tout second street as one of the best all-around venues for a casual breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in the neighborhood. <br> one waits to be seated next to the espresso bar and café bakery case which lauds a fantastic array of cakes, pies and other drool-worthy, post-main meal yummies. once seated, each table comes equipped with a bucket of crayons which customers of all ages are encouraged to put to use on their paper tablecloths---as evidenced by the myriads of crayoned masterpieces which plaster the café walls. <br> be careful not to fill up on 'second street's' masterful bread basket---which includes mini raisin nut loaves---for their menu is quite extensive. daily soup specials, lofty salads, burgers, pastas, formidable sandwiches plus an assortment of both meat and veggie-friendly entrées (e.g. chicken pot pie, moroccan vegetable stew, cornmeal dusted salmon) fill the bill....brunch is always fantastic, however at $12.95 the prix fixe dinner menu (which includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert + tea/coffee) cannot be surpassed...desserts are to die for... <br> no menu item above $15.....service is quick considering the fast-paced environment, but never pushy though other hungry compadres are most likely to be eyeing your soon-to-be-vacant table... less