(718) 522-7996
365 Van Brunt St
(Coffey Street)
Brooklyn,
NY
11231
40.677065
-74.0132
Neighborhood: Red Hook
Hours:
Mon,Wed-Thu 7am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-12am
Fri-Sat 8am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-2am
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Fort Defiance
The Editor
Alexis Korman
Citysearch
Writer and former Pegu Club bartender St. John Frizell is the man behind this eclectic cafe/bar in Red Hook, which has, unsurprisingly, become a popular spot for writers looking to pump out pages. The understated space is decorated simply with a brass chandelier and vintage posters in Spanish, while the menu is similarly low key. The quiet cafe offers oversized mugs of Counter Culture coffee and serves light bites throughout the day: Breakfast items include egg sandwiches and croissants from Colson Patisserie, while lunch features sandwiches like a tasty banh mi. Dinner is mostly comprised of…
The Details on Fort Defiance
Know Before You Go:
Fort Defiance sometimes suffers from spacey service--call ahead to ensure that the kitchen is open and serving food.
What to Drink:
If coffee isn't your thing, try the old-fashioned chocolate egg cream.
Where to Sit:
The best people-watching is at the tables near the open windows overlooking the corner of Van Brunt and Dikeman.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Lunch Spot, Quiet, Carry Out
Cuisine:
Dress Code:
Casual
