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picket fence

1310 Cortelyou Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11226
nr. Argyle Rd.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-282-6661 Send to Phone

Photo by Picket Fence

Hours

Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm and 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm and 5pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

B, Q at Newkirk Ave.; Q at Cortelyou Rd.

Prices

$10-$22

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Kids' Menu
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

Ocean Ave. to Ocean Pkwy., Ave. H to Caton Ave.

Profile

This cheery, tranquil picket fence could hardly find a more fitting location than Ditmas Park, Brooklyn's uncharacteristically bucolic 'burb. But despite the June Cleaver-esque milieu inside—real picket fences trim the walls; a basket of toys strategically placed within a child's reach—this self-proclaimed home of "comfortable food" offers some disarmingly daring dishes. Starters (beyond the bucket of popcorn served in lieu of bread) can surprise via some oven-fresh potato chips. Among the ample entrees, try the buttermilk-fried chicken, with its thin and peppery skin. Beaver never had it so good.

Extra

Since you're bound to overindulge at picket fence, plan a post-meal stroll down one of Ditmas Park's residential streets. The rows of stately Victorian houses and soaring trees will make you think you've crossed outside the borough's boundaries.

Recommended Dishes

Warm potato chips, $4

10.0 "Highly Recommended"
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Great Brunch

Reality from 11229 | Posted on 3/13/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

This place is very charming and homey. The food is great and prices are low, staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Overall I would say its like a Manhattan type brunch café, only with Brooklyn prices