Desserts by Michael Allen

I see a lot of 4 star reviews for this place but I think my experience here this evening was totally 5 star worthy.
Firstly this is the cutest dessert shop in this neighborhood. Not only because I am a dessert lover and my heart simply melts at the sight of macarons. This place is great because it would be the perfect location for me to sit with my laptop in peace and do some work while munching on brownies or enjoying a hot soup.
That’s another point I became aware of while bouncing into this store at 630 this evening. Besides the great dessert selection, they have delicious smoothies, coffees and healthy eats. I love it.
The woman who served me was a pleasure to work with. She was awesome in helping me decide what to order. I really can’t wait to be back to try more eats. Yum!

The middle age female cashier/​hostess has to go. She was incompetent the last 3 times I went in and ordered food. She is NOT knowledgeable on any aspect of the menu including custom cakes, savory foods, or the deserts. For example, when asked about basic pricing and flavors for custom cakes she needed to ask chef? She gave me the run around several times and was not able to offer a menu, but asked me what flavors and size I would like. Also, she initially stated the turn around time for a cake is 3 weeks! As a SUNY downstate Med student, I went in for a quick sandwich. I asked the turn around time for the food and she indicated it would be done in 10 minutes. It ended up taking 30 minutes because they had to fill «other orders.» I ended up being late to class. I will NOT continue to recommend my classmates to go there if this service continues. Otherwise, the food is fantastic when fresh and the place is clearly adding a fantastic vibe to this revitalizing neighborhood.

I want to give 4 stars but the middle aged cashier/​host can be so disagreeable sometimes. I imagine she hasnt been a hostess before. She just isnt very easy to get along with. I wouldnt call her mean just not geared towards customer satisfaction as much as she should. I had to argue with her to find out the difference between the deluxe burger and the regular burger or what was more popular the chili or the macaroni salad. It definitely soured the visit.
The food and the baked goods are delicious especially the baked goods. Everything is moderately priced. Imho I just think they need a new Cashier.

Desserts here are pricy but well worth the trip and money. The cheesecake is dreamy and the macarons are yummy. I got their cold brew iced tea and yes, even their tea is fantastic. Literally just some black tea. Nothing special. But it was good. So good.
Also lots of study space and large full size glass doors so you can people watch as you study, because let’s be real.

Desserts here are pricy but well worth the trip and money. The cheesecake is dreamy and the macarons are yummy. I got their cold brew iced tea and yes, even their tea is fantastic. Literally just making some tea. But it was good. So good.
Also lots of study space and large full size glass doors so you can people watch as you study.

I had food delivered while we were on call at Kings County Hospital. I did not like the delivery fee, but the food was more gourmet than other options in the area. I had the burger, which was nicely done on a pretzel role with fresh cut fries. The mac and cheese is fair, but I would not order again. However, the brownie with sea salt– OMG. It was the best brownie I have ever had. I would come here just for this.

They’re desserts are spot on! Macaroons are my thing… My wife and I don’t drink any alcoholic beverages, so it was great to find a great non-​alcoholic sparkling wine. It actually tastes great. You have to go with their hot chocolate. Everything I’ve tried thus far is a hit!

Boyfriend and I wanted to get a couple scoops of the gelato, however they only had pints available. So we figured, hey, no problem, we’ll get a pint of one flavor and share it. Turns out they only had two flavors available.
It was a little disappointing that they didn’t have everything on the menu available, and it was a little pricey. However the cashier was very friendly and the chocolate gelato we settled on was really great! The décor and ambience of the place was also a treat, very spacious and relaxed. I’d definitely come back but I’d love to see more menu options actually available.

Bought a few cookies which were good. Like another review said, looks like a great place to bring a laptop and work/​write. Also a nice place to get a special & yummy gift if you’re en route to the hospital.

Before I begin, this is not a paid review but I am a social media marketer so it may sound like it.
I like this quaint French Café/​Bakery/​Restaurant. They have a great atmosphere and wonderful location only a few blocks from the Sterling St and Winthrop St. 2,5 train stations. They also deliver via Grub Hub/​Seamless so if you live in the area and are craving some deserts, this is for you ! -

I highly recommend this café if you need a quiet place to read, write, or work (if you’re a freelancer). They have great seating and PLENTY of outlets! Also their bathroom is super clean and they have deserts, food, and coffee to keep you running from sun up to sun down. If you live near Nostrand Avenue and Rutland Road or along the 2, 5 line in Brooklyn and can never find a nice café to frequent, this is a WINNER! Tried and true.
Desserts by Michael Allen will indeed be my new spot to work and study. THANK YOU Desserts by Michael Allen!

this place has the most amazing chocolate… the truffles and the chocolate tower are heaven on earth. the hot chocolate amazing. the chocolate is so rich if you are a chocolate lover this is the place to go and in general if you like delicious sweet treats you will fall in love with this place. i guarantee it.

Have missed this spot since it moved from my neighborhood. A GREAT family run place with deeeee-​licious pastries, chocolate, some vegan sweets, soups, pints of gelato, and more (as well as free wifi). Also every 3^rd Thursday night starting in February from 7pm to 9pm they have a live jazz band (no cover), cant beat that! Great vibe in this place. No place like it in this area so it’s a great addition!

from this place ive gotten 2 macarons and that chocolate praline thing lol… both were good and decently priced… i was going to get the gelato but it was pricey. darn :(

The staff here is friendly, the store is clean with a nice décor. I can’t attest much for the desserts but the turkey chili is delicious and fairly priced. The chili has a small amount of heat but just right on the savory flavor. The jury is out on the pastries but once I have indulged I shall return to give an update. To be continued…

I stopped in today to «check the place out» and I loved it. The customer service was awesome. It’s not often that I come across a place in this neighborhood where the cashier cares so much about the product that he is selling. He explained everything in perfect detail and helped me pick two amazing desserts. (for breakfast). I work in a 2* Michelin restaurant so I have a pretty good idea of quality products. I’ll have to go back next for the coffee and can’t wait for the ice creams to be ready! He was sure to tell me that those items are the menu are «coming soon» and not quite ready. Hey I would rather that then them serving us sub par ice cream. I’m sure they are just waiting for it to be perfect. The chef is truly talented in European desserts and chocolate work. As for the price point I thought it was very appropriate. Yes more expensive than others in the neighborhood, however with quality ingredients and precision what do you guys expect? I could have paid 22.50 for the same size dessert in my restaurant I’m sure of it, instead I paid 11.50 for two ! So happy to have this place in our neighborhood!

I like the décor and what they’re trying to project but they constantly don’t have what they promote on their menu. I understand they’re still new but whenever you ask when they’ll be fully running they give an arbitrary timeline (mid-​October) then when that passes you get a a defensive response of «well, most of it is there.» No, it really isn’t…There’s no smoothies, gelato/​sorbet, and some bread and pastries aren’t in the display.
When asked about a printed menu. They don’t even have that. I wish them well but they’re burning a lot of initial good interest in the place. All the best but I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t last through spring IF they continue on like this and with that indifferent attitude.

Michael Allen is a craftsman. His chocolate-​covered macaroons are high-​art, his coffee is naturally delicious, and his popcorn is the best I’ve had. French in spirit and in its offerings, this welcome addition to the neighborhood masters the details and serves up tasty treats with a smile. Try and make it for Jazz night.

Can’t get enough of this place. It’s taken forever to find a food establishment of this caliber in PLG. The owner apparently used to be a pastry chef at the UN. There’s still a sense that they are just getting this new location up and running but so far everything I’ve tried has been fabulous. Don’t walk, RUN to this place!!!

There’s always something new and fresh with pretty decent prices when I come in. The kouign amann (comparable to a DKA) is only made on the weekends right now but I highly recommend it. Good and inexpensive iced coffee, brownies, etc. Really sweet owners. anytime I see Michael he is offering samples and telling the history of each item.

This place is awesome! I went there for the first time earlier this week and have been back twice already. First I love peanut butter cookies and their cookie is the best I’ve had in ages. I bought a whole pack. The sour cream apple pie was delicious. It is a nice size to share with my mom and cousin and have a bit left over for later. Lastly I tried the pecan chocolate chip cookie. Good, but warming a bit before eating makes it better
I will be back for sure, there are a lot more sweets to try. And I have yet to get to the savories!

Amazing desserts. I’ve had the cheesecake and the chocolate cheesecake. They were delicious! I’ve also tried the flour-​less chocolate cookie, french macarons and the quiche… all amazing! As someone that loves desserts, I’m very happy to have this bakery right across the street from my apartment :)

Saw this place as I was driving home one day and immediately got excited and bookmarked it. Today I wanted a special treat after dinner and decided to try it. Walking in and the place is kinda sparse. Not too many decorations but clean and simple. As I approached the counter a women was there taking orders. She seemed nice enough but I immediately noticed the limited choices.
The cheese cake caught our eye and we asked how much they were and I was shocked when she told me it was 12.50!!! 12.50 for a cheese cake a little bit bigger than my palm??? Ummmm no and especially not in this neighborhood.
We ended opting for the lower priced 7.50 Mini apple pie and just a plain chocolate chip cookie to go. As soon as I got into the car I took a bit into the cookie and the disappointment soon over took my face. The cookie was a bit stale, crumbly and overly greasy! I had higher hopes for the apple pie.
I put it in the over warm it up got my ice cream ready and it was just as big of a let down as the cookie. I mean how can an apple pie be bland??? It was! The flavors just weren’t deep and sweet, with the warm sensation of cinnamon like you would expect! It was all just so blah and not worth the price tag!
I wanted to love this place but it falls just as flat as the pie!

I was very disappointed in the place! The price point is way too expensive for this neighborhood. The deserts I tried just weren’t great, I can barely even say they were good. I really wanted to love it and support a new business in my hood but unfortunately I won’t be back.
The cheesecake is 12.50 and it’s no bigger than my palm, the apple pie I tried wasn’t flavorful… It seemed a bit stale and was possibly sitting out too long. Overall not a good experience.

This place is a tremendous addition to the PLG neighborhood and really fills a space the neighborhood needs. That space being one with quality, diverse and tasty sandwiches, desserts and (yay!) great coffee. I’ve had the pastrami sandwich and the «Michael’s Choice» sandwich (chicken, artichoke’s, roasted peppers and goat cheese). Both were made fresh and quickly! The desserts as expected are fantastic. Hopefully I won’t gain 5lbs with them just 3 blocks away from our house! My only concern is that Nostrand might not have enough foot traffic to keep them going but hopefully I’m wrong. If you are reading this and feeling the urge for something «savory and sweet» go to Desserts by Michael Allen” now!

The Clinton Hill location has moved here to Prospect Lefferts Heights! I am glad they did! Practically my neighbor at work, so I stop in for their excellent coffee often. Try a pipping hot croissant you won’t be dissapointed. Had a burger and fries recently. It’s not your typical yellow seasame seed bun, rather it is a darkened toasted bun on the outside with white bread on the inside. The burger as a whole is amazing, mainly due to the bun. The beef patty was rather thick but too cooked to my liking. The thick cut french fries were also very good in my opinion, it was also darker in color than usual with the skin still intact.
Looking forward to trying their cookies, macaroons and other sandwiches =D