2am and got the munchies? - don’t forget Carroll Gardens Diner

Josh Guttman | September 14, 2007

Over the past two years, I’ve come home many a night, hungry and frustrated by the lack of appealing late night eateries ready and willing to satisfy my midnight cravings. My standard practice some time between 1 and 2am on a Saturday night is to do a mental scan of Court and Smith, always coming up empty-handed, as all my area standbys close well before the late night shift kicks into gear. However, it turns out I’ve been guilty of overlooking a trusty neighborhood diner that’s been ready to serve up 2am hotcakes for years. I may be slow to the punch here (it wouldn’t be the first time), but it turns out Carroll Gardens Diner, despite its lack of creativity in choosing a name, serves more than just bacon and eggs. In fact, their menu spans the gamut, covering deli sandwiches, seafood, Italian and Greek. But the best part about their menu, in my opinion, are the sections devoted to “eggs and omelettes” (18 varieties) and “pancakes, waffles and french toast” (12 varieties of these). What’s more, you wouldn’t guess it from the unsuspecting facade, but this diner has a beautiful solarium and garden out back. Best of all, they’re open 24/7 and they deliver. So next time you’re looking for something new, whether for brunch or to satisfy a late night craving (we won’t judge), check out Carroll Gardens Diner.