Ignore Juniors. Avoid zabars. Monteleones in Carroll Gardens has the BEST cheesecake! They have the marble, and the almond (dusted all around the outside) and the fruit - but the BEST is the classic brooklyn cheesecake in the big slab - they cut off how much you want. Brown on top and CrEAMY inside and not too sweet - just cheese and cheese -- yumm yumm. THey also have these little mini cheesecakes - about 2 inches round, that are perfect for presents or gifts. Just 2 blocks from the Bergen line -- go eat your cheesecake in the park next door. And take the other one home.
Pros: Great pastries and cheesecake!
Cons: Sometimes the tv is too loud
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