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Alchemy

old time brooklyn
old time brooklyn
edited November -1 in Park Slope

I gotta say, I've tried this place a few times now, love the atmosphere but the menu is limited, the food just okay, the beer list boring and yet everything is horribly overpriced. Never again.

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  • booklaw
    booklaw

    I like it fine. It's a good relaxed atmosphere to meet friends for lunch.

  • old time brooklyn
    old time brooklyn

    Nah, it sucks.

  • danielj
    danielj

    Veggie burger completely soaked thru the bun with grease, and mussels gave my gf food poisoning.

    One and done.

  • pastoralia
    pastoralia

    You know who sucks for brunch? Thistle Hill. I went yesterday and the burger was dry as a bone, flavorless, and overdone. My wife's mushroom panini had three thin mushrooms and all bread. We ordered a side of bacon and it looked and tasted like it could have come from Purity Diner. Fucking boring ass meal. Won't be back.

  • shacked26
    shacked26

    Wow Old Time BK you're pissed! I go here often for brunch and always have a great time. Yeah the menu doesn't change but whatever, the chrizo eggs are epic, so is the huevos rancheros and the french toast is great too. The burger is what I get whenever i'm hungover and it totally hits the spot. The bloody mary they make is fantastic too and its an entire pint glass.

  • old time brooklyn
    old time brooklyn

    I don't like to rag on small businesses normally. I just can't get on board with this place and have given them many chances. Love the atmosphere. It's just not worth the time or money for me at least. I'd rather just go to Bark for a better burger and better beer and much cheaper. But to each their own.

  • shacked26
    shacked26

    Fair enough. I haven't tried Bark's burger yet? I assume you think its pretty good? I do like Melt's burger as well.

  • 8thandprez
    8thandprez

    Keeeeeerazy. Thistle Hill rocks. I'm there all the time for lunch and brunch. It's amazing.

  • old time brooklyn
    old time brooklyn

    Thistle Hill fan as well.

    Also: Alchemy got a B grade from BOH. Another reason to avoid it.

  • b-n-b68
    b-n-b68

    Had a nice lunch at Alchemy recently. Don't think it was any more or less expensive than most places like it. Wonder how it got a "B."

  • bendy broad
    bendy broad

    I really love Alchemy's burger and fries. That and a glass of red wine is a nice way to end a rough day.