It’s been a full, flavor-packed year since Baba Cool relocated to its current home at 33 Lafayette Avenue in Fort Greene, and they're celebrating with an epic anniversary party! The whole neighborhood is invited to enjoy happy hour specials on wine and cocktails, delicious seasonal bites, and an infectious live DJ set from DJ_trx to keep the vibes high.
Since first opening in 2014, Baba Cool has become a beloved all-day hangout for locals. What began as a laid-back café has blossomed into a cozy but buzzing corner destination for coffee, brunch, cocktails, and intimate dinners. Its new, larger space—just steps from its original location—has allowed the team to expand both the menu and the atmosphere. During the day, you’ll find guests catching up over oat lattes and hearty, veggie-forward bowls. Come evening, the lights dim, the bar glows, and small plates, carafes of natural wine, and eclectic cocktails set the tone for easygoing nights out.
Behind it all is owner Gabriella Mann, a longtime Brooklyn resident with a knack for creating spaces that are both effortlessly cool and warmly welcoming. Gabriella’s passion for building community through food and drink extends to her other venture, BABA on Withers, a wine bar in Williamsburg. Whether she’s crafting a cocktail behind the bar or championing a lesser-known winemaker, Gabriella’s mission is simple: to make people feel good.
The menu, helmed by Chef Lugo Silva, reflects that mission in every bite—think shrimp toast with fennel confit, cassoulet with merguez sausage, whipped ricotta with bee pollen, and a chocolate olive oil mousse that’s hard to forget. On the drinks side, cocktails like the Baba Martini (fat-washed gin, stonefruit, lavender) and Forecasting (snap pea-infused bourbon, Sfumato) show off the same creativity and attention to detail.
Located just around the corner from BAM and Fort Greene Park, Baba Cool is both a pre-show favorite and a neighborhood staple. Whether you’re stopping by for an afternoon matcha, a glass of chilled red, or a reason to celebrate, this anniversary bash is the perfect excuse to (re)discover what makes Baba Cool such a special part of the Brooklyn dining scene.
Pro tip: It’s easily accessible via the G, C, B, D, N, and R subway lines—so bring a friend and toast to one year of good food, better drinks, and even better company.
