enids

Nancy's Take:

Atmosphere: * * * * 1/2

Enids is a frequent haunt among my weekend bar hopping. However, due to the overcrowding and long wait for a table, I usually brunch elsewhere and come by later on for drinks. For that reason, I could only give it four and a half stars. On the upside of Enids' atmosphere is the always eclectic seasonal decor, not to mention my favorite paillette-covered camel on the wall. For the winter, the ceiling dangles beautiful paper snowflakes hanging from branches, and accented with white Christmas lights. It's really a magical place this time of year.

Food: * * *

I can't speak highly of every dish on the brunch menu, but there are a few really amazing ones that help compensate. I tend to order either the Hungry Bear or the Huevos Rancheros, because those are the tried and true best items on the menu. This particular day I went with the huevos, and I was not disappointed. It's done particularly well here, with a generous slathering of refried beans and a nice tomato sauce. Then, of course, I pour hot sauce all over it.

Drinks: * * * * *

So many tasty drinks at Enids. It's the main reason I'm there so often. Well...that, and their mac'n'cheese. If you're a Bloody Mary fan, this is the place for you. Enids uses their own spicy jalapeno vodka, and more garnishes than you thought were possible. The garnishes include a lemon, lime, celery stalk, cornichon, olive, and a caperberry. I can safely say it's my favorite Bloody Mary in NYC.

Becca’s Take:

Atmosphere: * * * *

I always enjoy dining and drinking at Enids – it’s really a homey place where both Nancy and I have become regulars – like the Cheers of Brooklyn. Nancy is right about the décor – it’s charming and gives you just another reason to want to go in there as opposed to its ugly neighbor, Matchless (probably my most loathed bar in Brooklyn). The people who work there are awesome, the mac’n’cheese is awesome, and God damn, the Frozen Harrisons are awesome.

Food: * * * *

Enids has a reputation for really stepping up their brunch game. When I first moved to Brooklyn, the brunch menu was always the same – I don’t even remember if they offered specials, as they do at dinner. Now, there are weekly specials that are always enticing. For instance, triple chocolate pancakes were a special the afternoon we brunched at Enids. Do you have any idea how hard it was to turn those down?! But I did it for the Veggie Hungry Bear – I’d do just about anything for the Veggie Hungry Bear. It’s honestly a vegetarian’s breakfast dream consisting of one vegan sausage patty in between a delicious, buttermilk biscuit, with a fried egg and covered in vegan breakfast gravy. It also comes with choice of a side (I always choose homefries because apparently I run solely on carbs), and then they threw a few random pickled veggies on the plate, as well. I don’t get the pickled stuff at Enids – it’s like they just pickle anything that’s leftover – but I ate the pickled carrots; they were okay.

Drinks: * * * *

I love mimosas at Enids. They are cheap, boozey and that’s really all I need.

Stats:

Enids

560 Manhattan Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11222

718.349.3859