Agi’s Counter

Agi’s Counter has stand-out pastry shop offerings that have quickly made it a Crown Heights favorite. But be sure to stop by for a full brunch service that blends pastries with heartier menu items highlighting Jewish and Eastern European cuisine. Brunch favorites include a Tuna Melt with pickled peppers and Pogacsa, a Hungarian cheese biscuit topped with a fried egg, dill, and alpine cheddar. Every Sunday, chef Jeremy Salamon offers Fank, a specialty Hungarian donut topped with powdered sugar and served with whipped butter and seasonal jam, that you won’t want to miss.

Named for chef Jeremy Salamon’s grandmother, Agi’s Counter is the perfect spot to pick up Hanukkah treats for the whole family. The breakfast, lunch, and pastry shop is focused on Jewish and Eastern European cuisine and will offer latkes all month long. The potato pancakes come with the classic accompaniments of applesauce and sour cream, but you can upgrade your order with trout roe or white anchovies for an additional fee.