Matter - Brooklyn

Bay ridge was sorely lacking a craft cocktail and coffee spot, and this place hits the right mark! The inside is cozy (sometimes cramped) due to the long narrow shape of the place, but there is also outside seating when the weather is nice. The drinks are unique and strong, so you won’t feel too bad paying $15-18 per cocktail. We enjoyed the margarita and old fashioned, and would come back for a pre-dinner drink or two! The small plates of food looked good too, although still on the pricier side. If you imagine you are in Manhattan you won’t mind a bit!

Delicious cocktails and a chill vibe. Their breakfast is killer, too!

I can’t believe for as long as I’ve been visiting Matter, I’ve never left a review! So, I’ve taken the time to go through my camera roll of about 2.5 years worth of pictures to delight you all with amazing cocktails I may not fully remember the names of, and food that have become a solid staple of this neighborhood gem. I’m sure if you show the picture to any of the AWESOME staff, they’ll know what drink you’re asking for. Shoutout to my guy, CJ! Off the top of my head, my faves are the Bees Knees (gin based more than the rum, but both so good , the Tropic Thunder (my current number one , the Jackie Rose, and the Nolita Sunset. Also obsessed with their tap ciders for this time of the year. The best way I can describe the quality of the bar at Matter is that there aren’t bartenders here— there are mixologists The owner, Edwin, takes his time to curate EVERYTHING at Matter, and if you get lucky, they might let you be the first to try a cocktail they’re crafting and debating on putting in the menu (timing would need to be on your side . And this is really what keeps me coming back throughout the years— Edwin is so deliberate with his menu and it shows in every sip and bite. Let’s keep them going til’ the wheels fall off!!

I absolutely love this place! The cocktails are expertly crafted and the food is fantastic. The burger is especially amazing—definitely one of the best in Bay Ridge. The staff is not only friendly but also skilled at what they do. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

The food was excellent. However, we had to wait over 50 minutes for our meals after placing our order, even though there were only two parties in the restaurant, including ours. I had to go up several times to ask for water, another coffee, and to check on the status of our food, which finally arrived about 15-20 minutes after my last inquiry. While the waiter frequently offered us croissants during our wait, I would have preferred if they had simply brought one to us and explained the delay. Additionally, we were upsold on avocado for our breakfast sandwich, which was tasty, but the waiter didn’t mention that it would be an extra charge. We ended up with just three slices of avocado for $3. Despite the great food, I probably won’t return due to the extremely slow service.