Parco

Love: Croissant sandwiches, quiches, any of the baked items.
Hate: Cash only, coffee is mediocre, and the older gentleman (owner?) isn’t the friendliest guy. We’ve been going here for years and are lucky if you get even a smile out of him, let alone a «hi» or «thank you.»

Best croissants in the area. The bake it all day and they will get you one straight from the oven when you order. Lucky to live here in Park Slope where I can go here after a run around Prospect or the nearby Armory.
They also brew La Colombe Torrefaction. Enough said… 5 stars, baby!

Disgusting. I ordered a croissant sandwich w/​mozzarella, tomato and olive tapenade. After I left, I found they had also slathered the bread with butter (or something like it). It tasted awful and really, who would put butter on mozzarella cheese and olive tapenade?
The woman making the sandwiches served it up with a snarl, and the guy working the register could barely tear himself away from his cell phone call long enough to ring me up.
Won’t be back.

I stop in at Parco whenever I am in the area. They have great coffee that is reasonably (for the Slope) priced. They also offer fresh baked goods. As others have pointed out, the place is tiny but it does offer a few places to sit including an outside bench. Over the years I have found the people who work at Parco’s to be friendly though sometimes they do project that silly Park Slope smugness that reflects their insecurity. Oh well I still like the place!

I’ve passed this place many times but it always seemed packed. I came here with my roommate one Sunday. First thing I noticed when we walked in, was that it was super hot in this tiny, tiny café. No wonder it just looked so packed all the time.
Despite it being hot, we stayed and ate our breakfast there. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese (provolone) on a croissant. She ordered the spinach and goat cheese quiche. These quiches were already made. I was surprised by how many she could choose from. There were 5 or 6 in the glass counter.
For $ 4.25, my sandwich was huge! They used such a big croissant! It was at least bigger than my hand. You know a sandwich is large when you have to cut it in half, which I did do. When I finished, my roomie offered me some of her slice of quiche. I was so full at that point but it didn’t matter — I still ate it. It was just right — not to strong on flavor and the texture was perfect.
Lastly, fail on my part… came here thinking they took cards and they don’t. Cash only (NOOOOOO!)

Love me some Parco. I think I’ll start by saying that their iced tea is perfect. They have many options, and it’s always refreshing on a hot day (or when I’ve had too much to drink the night before). I don’t drink caffeine, so it’s always exciting to see those options on the menu. The other things that I love here are the croissant sandwiches. I LOVE that they have options like fresh mozzarella, proscuitto, and ricotta. With some eggs, it’s perfect. Their quiche is also tasty, and they have many options. On the way out, you can say hello to the pooches that many people bring with them here.
The cons are that they are cash only, their iced teas are a little overpriced (and they put too much ice!), and it’s a little too small. Other than that — I’m a fan who keeps coming back.

First of all, the many positives. The young woman who served me there Wednesday (May 2^nd). could not have been sweeter. The coffee was delicious, relatively reasonably priced compared to the place a few doors down, and the chair/​table were comfortable. She even said goodbye as she left at the end of her shift.
Now — the unbelievable rudeness that has made me refuse to ever walk in this place again. I was killing time as my daughter took a class at the nearby Armory Y, read for a while, then put my head down. The Italian-​accented young man who took the young woman’s place asked if I was alright, and I was touched, thinking he was concerned for my health. 5 minutes later he asked again, and basically said he would like it if I left so he could clean up the place for closing. I glanced at my phone and the time was 5:37. Posted closing time was 6. I said I would leave if I was not wanted, and received absolutely no response.
I didn’t know employees got to cramp customers’ enjoyment of an establishment (I was the only one there, by the way) so that employees could lock the door at whatever interval is closest to «official» closing time as they wish.

There is another contender for my search for the perfect almond croissant.
Parco is a tiny tiny bakery that is cash only. They serve a limited amount of delicious fare. I particularly enjoy their croissants and quiche.
There isn’t much room in here so its more like grab and go. They have limited hours so I hardly get to enjoy their food but its worth the trek to south slope.

I understand that anyone can make hot chocolate, and I’ve had a great amount of hot chocolate in my life, but it is here that I had absolutely the best cup of cocoa ever ever ever ever ever. Ever.
Five stars for that alone, and because the gentleman behind the counter was very courteous and friendly.

My rating is for their coffee.
Loved it. Strong, good tasting coffee.
Liked the atmosphere. Cozy place, nice smile.
Had their chocolate croissant.
Mmmm, not my favorite. It was too flaky, and bit dried. It was afternoon when I went there, so it might have not been super fresh or something. I will go back and try some more of their stuff.

One of my favorite things about living in New York is that you can stray from your typical walking route and discover something new all the time. This morning, my discovery on the way home from the gym was Parco. I was just planning to pick up coffee, but after one fights through hoards of small drunk people at the Armory, then braves the glares of gym-​goers as the 30 minute mark approaches on the exercise bike, one deserves cheesy breakfast as well.
The coffee was good. Not obsessed-​with-​coffee-​craft-​roaster good, but definitely respectable and tasty.
The quiche was phenomenal. The slice I selected was a fluffy, goat cheese and spinach-​filled egg composition topped with a substantial layer of broiled cheese. The spinach is diced small and adds earthiness to the goat cheese without being aggressive. And the crust is perfectly thin, flaky and buttery.
I will most certainly be back!

A very small space.
The ham and swiss spicy roll
Was crazy tasty

I just moved to the neighborhood a little over a month ago with my roommate, which means that we’re still getting used to the «new» local eateries. Being that I work Monday thru Friday, the weekend is a chance for me to indulge on the first meal of the day. My roommate brought home some quiche and croissants from Parco one morning and we fell in love.
There is a wide array of options (we tried the ham, mushroom and swiss, as well as the corn, bacon, and swiss) and each one is more delicious than the next. The flaky crust is a plus, and the quiche itself was cooked perfectly. Our buttery croissant included nutella and walnuts that differed in fulfillment each time, but nonetheless, was still a fantastic morning dessert.
Parco is now our go-​to, take-​out, weekend morning, breakfast spot, and I look forward to waking up to it every Sunday morning.
PS: it’s actually affordable!

I was getting ready to drive back to New Jersey and I needed a cup of coffee to keep me company. I find coffee makes a good travel companion, especially when you’re not fully awake.
Looking at Parco from across the street, I saw several people with a fascinating assortment of dogs hanging out in front. It looked cozy from the outside, and I was pleased to see that it was indeed cute on the inside. The interior isn’t large, it’s basically a hole in the wall. There is a nice, worn but classic look to the interior. Shelves are lined with various items that show this place is more tuned towards local businesses including a hot sauce produced by a local company and information on recycling.
The furniture was older, a bit worn but still very classic looking. The counter was lined with all types of items including savory scones with cheese, ham and salami. I noticed the person behind the counter knew a lot of his customers as they had conversations with ease. I always appreciate a good neighborhood feel, and returning customers means the place is worth coming back to.
I ordered an Americano with skim milk and it had a good flavor to it. It was a bit bolder than the Americanos I’m used to getting from smaller shops such as this so I was quite pleased. The service was quick and courteous. I’m happy to have found another good coffee place in the area.

Woohoo! As good as it gets!
exactly.
My boyfriend was born and raised in park slope. Hes one of those guys that remembers life before all the mommies with their baby carriages. He calls things «booshie»…and by things I mean «Parco». Parco. A delicious bakery half a block from his apartment (extreme jealousy) which until this afternoon he refused to go into. What happened? Yesterday I begrudingly gave him a single delicious bite of my hot, flaky, buttery, cheesy, satisfying croissant sandwich with fresh mozarella, sundried tomatoes, and pesto.
That single bite changed his mind and maybe even his world?
Not only did we return the very next day (today) but he eagerly and without any shame entered Parco himself to obtain his very own Parco croissantwich.
Seriously folks, this place is great. $ 4.50 for any three ingredients in your tasty and fresh sandwich.
I haven’t even had anything else there, still working out all the combinations of ingredients to figure out what I like best,
They have turkey, ham, salami, lots of different cheeses, spreads, and a hot sauce they call tickle sauce i can’t wait to try. I hear the coffee is good but I haven’t had any yet.
So go now, or dont go because i dont like it when theres a line.
Oh yeah, cash only.
Yum.

If you enjoy friendly service, GREAT coffee, and yummy noshes, this place is just the ticket.
I treat myself to an almond croissant once a week and it’s delicious and is just the right amount of everything.
And the coffee, oh to have a nice strong coffee at a great price. The espresso drinks are fantastic as well.
Highly recommend!

Thank the lords of coffee for Parco! Such a breathe of fresh air from Café Grumpy and the other pretentious coffee places that crowd Brooklyn.
Very no frills place (could perhaps use a good cleaning), with great customer service and DELISH pastries. The apple turnover in particular is perfection — flaky and flavorful (could use a few more apples, but still).
After I paid for my two coffees and pastries, I was walking out the door when the gentleman behind the counter yelled to me. He’d short-​changed me in error and gave me the correct change (a dollar difference, which I tipped him for his kindness, service and honesty).
The place truly seems to focus on attention to the customer which sets it apart from other shops and is the primary reason I’ll be back.

Super cute with good espresso and incredibly friendly service. Next time I’m in Park Slope (which is, admittedly, not very often), I will try to come back here.
Simple, small, and cute. Exactly what it should be.

the croissant sandwiches are big, gooey, piping hot, nutritious, they melt in your mouth, and they’re under five bucks. WTF– seriously? am i dreaming? in NYC?
and the people who work there are very cool.

Let it be known that I am naturally biased towards Parco as proximity plays a huge role here. It is seriously a half-​block stumble from my apartment.
Despite the personal convenience, Parco excels in realizing both its forte and its limitation. Really, they work in tandem with one another. Let me try to explain. The tiny space, and I’m talkin’ a shoebox of an establishment here, isn’t going to allow Parco to run the gamut on Italian cuisine. Given the size, it’s just not possible. So, Parco’s done the smartest thing possible and chosen what they do best as to not spread themselves too thin. So, what’s their niche, you may ask? Croissant breakfast sandwiches. Fresh, delicious, meaty, cheesy, crispy, gooey, salty, sexy, sweet, croissant breakfast sandwiches. This is truly an exercise in perfecting one’s product — using the best Italian ingredients, sticking to a simple recipe, consistently, day in and day out.
Oh, and did I mention they are under five bucks a pop?! Maybe I’ve grown jaded by New York City prices, but seeing a dollar sign followed by a four-​point-​anything is amazing in my book. So, unless you want the whole brunch experience elsewhere, the bang for your buck really can’t be beat come a lazy Sunday morning.
Sure, so, living so close has made Parco a weekend staple, but trust me when I say I’d gladly walk the length of Park Slope for these perfect little pockets of paradise.