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Blue Apron Foods
Category: Food Specialty Food Specialty Food [Edit]
814 Union St(between 6th Ave & 7th Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Neighborhood: Park Slope
(718) 230-3180
- Nearest Transit:
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Grand Army Plaza (2, 3, 4)
7 Av (B, Q)
Bergen St (2, 3, 4)
- Hours:
Tue-Fri 10 am - 7:30 pm
Sat 9 am - 7 pm
Sun 10 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
45 reviews for Blue Apron Foods
Review Highlights
"...the slope to pick up cured meats and cheese from Europe at..."
(in 4 reviews)
"Fresh baked bread, meats, cheeses, fine confections."
(in 12 reviews)
"I came in to pick up a Robicelli Tres Leches cupcake."
(in 1 review)
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45 reviews in English
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Review from Ai V.
Dallas, TX
12/31/2011
Really small & crowded, but aside from that, I think this place is perfect. The owners were friendly, the selection eclectic and pure.
Again. too bad i do no live here. I'd come all.the.time. -
Review from Jonathan E.
Brooklyn, NY
12/21/2011
I've lived in the area for over a year and have walked by many times without
venturing in. From the street it looks tiny, so I kept zipping on by. But on a lazy day when I was in less of a hurry, decided to pop in. Glad I did.
It is a tiny place, but looks are deceiving. There's a front room that is quite small (which is what you see from the street), especially with the cashier stand taking up a good deal of space. But it's more like a railroad apartment once inside, with a long (skinny) depth to it that takes you though a mini-market of exotic miscellany... coffee, breads, chocolates, spreads, an olive bar, cheeses, baked goods, sauces and finally dry goods and a butcher/meat counter.
It's kind of like a Dean & Deluca, reduced to the footprint of a 7-11. You don't go here for normal groceries but do go here for special things. Some of it is quite pricey, but that's more a reflection of unique and quality fare. This isn't a place simply stocking shelves with everyday stuff for the everyman buying stuff for everyone (they are especially void of things with short shelf lives such as produce/seafood or anything frozen).
Given their challenge space, they've seemingly sought to deliver unique fare that isn't easily found at the nearby Key foods, Food Coop or Union Market. In fact, I've not seen a lot of their offerings in any store - plus they seem to source a lot of regional/local goods.
Even though somewhat small, they are packed with unique products and are worth a peek. I'm sorry I didn't sneak one earlier, as I've been missing out on a cool place to peruse. -
Review from Karen P.
Manhattan, NY
I can't wait to come back here. The service was great. The guy at the counter was very helpful and nice.
I came in to pick up a Robicelli Tres Leches cupcake. It was very yummy. As I stood in line I noticed there was a few regular clients and they seemed pretty psyched about these sandwiches they were buying. I've had the biggest curiosity to go back and try those sandwiches for awhile now. I'll definitely be stopping by here very soon. -
Review from Matt E.
1/22/2012
Blue Apron is part grocery store and part bakery, whether it's commercial candy from England or desserts from local bakers everything seems special and hand chosen to appear in their store. They have a good selection of in-house made items as well as locally sourced things as well. Of course it's not all dessert, they have a respectable cheese section, breads, coffee, and lots of other options. I only got a couple of their cupcakes which were on the smaller side. One was their lemon pistachio which didn't really taste much like either, and one was a salted chocolate caramel which had a much better flavor. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but I loved the shop and would definitely stop in for at least a couple more things if I'm ever in the neighborhood.
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Review from Bobby B.
Brooklyn, NY
12/28/2011
Great specialty shop; knowledgeable and thoughtful owners. It's obvious that a lot of thought goes into what is on their shelves.
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Review from Scott B.
Brooklyn, NY
11/26/2011
Best cheese shop in Park Slope. The staff is awesome and the variety is incredible. Go here.
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Review from Vindu G.
Brooklyn, NY
9/5/2011
Best sourdough baguettes in NY, which is perfect for a homesick Californian like me.
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Review from Jess Z.
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
2/19/2011
For the *longest* time, I kept hearing that Blue Apron was insanely expensive. I also wrongly assumed that it was a shmancy bakery and the cupcakes in the window led me to believe it was true.
I wish I'd gone in earlier. Note: Just because they have $24/lb (and up) cheese and equally pricey meats, doesn't mean you can't buy the less expensive but equally delicious ones, many of which are less than $12/lb.
The vibe is so welcoming and fun and the people who work there are delightful. I accidentally knocked over a stack of candy bars with my purse and no one even gave me a sideways glance. (No one was rude during my second near knock over either).
All in all, it's a really wonderful place to shop. The credit card minimum was $10 and that was just fine, our half pound of all beef salami (fancy name forgotten) and box of Swedish pancake mix only amounted to $10.50. -
Review from Suzie Q.
Brooklyn, NY
2/23/2011
Beautiful displays, wide variety of gourmet foods, a great way to introduce yourself to new foods. Sandwiches also look amazing. The main draw for me is the best baguette in Brooklyn, by Pain d'Avignon.
Cons: The hours (they close early and open late on weekends so I can't do a breakfast baguette); prices. -
Review from Kyle W.
Brooklyn, NY
1/28/2011
This tiny store packs in a large variety of excellent meats, cheeses, and gourmet goodies. Don't pass up the hand carved off-the-bone applewood smoked ham. You'll be in carb heaven with the selection of cupcakes, scones, tarts, and Amy's breads
The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The prices are a tad on the high side, but quality and freshness of items ease the pain.
Highly recommended if you are looking for a great assortment of cheese and charcuterie. -
Review from marie L.
Brooklyn, NY
11/14/2011
This place has an awesome cured meat selection and really know their cheese! I went here when I was throwing a party and they helped me make excellent selections. The place also looks fantastic! I will come here again.
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Review from Ashley C.
San Francisco, CA
7/19/2011
I love Blue Apron Foods. While it's a little tight on the inside, it's well worth it to discover what treats lie inside. Great selection of cheeses and charcuterie. My favorite thing, however, is to get pastries that are delivered from Almondine. You can get an almond croissant (those go fast!), a chocolate almond croissant, pain au chocolat, or pain au raisin.
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Review from Rachel A.
2/22/2009
I was just browsing in Park Slope when my grocery visit was interrupted by a cell phone.
Mother: Hello? What? Oh my goodness!! That's wonderful!! When did she go??
The mother's 4 year old boy tugs at her shirt.
Son: Who is it? Who is it?
Mother: Hold on a second honey. How did she let you know? Oooohhhhh! Okay we're coming home soon. I love you, bye!
Son: What happened?
Mother: Your sister went poo poo in the potty! Do you want to pick out a present for her?
Son: I didn't get a present when I went poo poo in the potty.
Mother: Oh, I'm pretty sure you did. Do you think she will like this candy?
Suddenly, the chocolates I were looking at did not look like chocolates anymore. I walked in deeper at Blue Apron Fine Foods, if not to just check out what else they had, but to get away from the poo poo potty mouths.
Blue Apron has got a bunch of cool stuff. It's all special and imported. It's a little bit on the pricey side. I don't live in the area and I didn't see anything I wanted. But Blue Apron is the type of gourmet grocery store that made me imagine that I would probably stop in here and buy something for a weekend snack if I, you know, lived in one of those brownstones, had a pseudo nerd hubby, two toddlers, and a pup waiting back home for me. As soon as my kids saw me, they'd ask if I brought them back some special chocolates and I'd ask them if they left any special chocolates in the potty. Um, NOT! It was quite funny though, listening in on that family's conversation. Definitely a milestone in life and I was a part of it. Boy am I lucky. -
Review from PC W.
New York, NY
6/29/2008
My NYCBFF and I were walking around Park Slope when I spied cute little cupcakes in the window of this gourmet goods shop and I stopped us in our tracks for a detour. The store is tiny and cute, chock full fancy foods ranging from cheeses to meats to chocolates to baked goods.
I had a vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting and an oreo cupcake. The vanilla cupcake was good, with a smooth chocolate frosting. The oreo cupcake was dry and the frosting was overly sweet.Listed in: Cupcakes
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Review from Amy P.
Brooklyn, NY
4/5/2007
I don't care for the crowds pressing in on me, or the distracted cheese kids. But who cares! Blacksticks Blue (a kind of Shropshire blue); 4 kinds of aged Gouda; Spanish, Italian and German ham; real German wieners; giant packs of spaghetti wrapped in blue paper; delicious breads and cakes and chocolates and more and more and more!
Of course it's over priced. And it's closed Mondays.
Tip: porcini bullion is so cute and so good! -
Review from Taylor L.
Boulder, CO
5/18/2007
I wish parents with small children would figure out it's impossible to navigate this narrow little shop with a stroller. I'm sure it's exhausting to be a parent, but it's WAY more exhausting to be constantly nagging the people around you for a little more room just so you don't have to carry the tiny one for ten minutes.
Kvetching aside, the cheese and meat and chocolate selections are not to be rivaled. Do yourself a huge favor; come here some hot day, buy some salami, some good cheese (let the guy behind the counter pick for you, he has fantastic taste), and one of their ridiculously expensive chocolate bars, grab a six-pack of beer at the liquor shop across the street, and hie ye to Prospect Park. It'll be the most blissful afternoon you've had in a long time.
They are also a good resource for any number of dainty little patisserie embellishments, like candied lavendar and rose petals, or if you're just feeling experimental in dessert-land (salt caramels? I am skeptical, but I am also intrigued.)
Also, I must refute someone else on here: cupcakes are wondrous. -
Review from Jessica L.
San Francisco, CA
3/6/2008
I love this place. It's small, cute, and the staff are friendly. Plus, the cheese selection is excellent. I've tried some amazing cheese from here and would recommend anyone check out the options.
Plus, the sandwiches rock and they have delicious and fresh ingredients.
Just go here. -
Review from Allison G.
Brooklyn, NY
11/19/2006
I always walk past Blue Apron and think about going in for the cupcakes, which they have prominently displayed in their window. They always look very cute, and have a variety of flavors available daily. Yesterday, I finally went with my friend.
I got a "peanut butter" cupcake (chocolate cake with PB frosting) and she got a "caramel apple" cupcake (apple cake with caramel frosting). They were extremely cute and attractive and appetizing-looking cupcakes. The flavor was good, the frosting was nice, but we both found the cake's texture to be extremely dense and dry. (We did go on a Saturday evening, so maybe we didn't get the freshest cupcake ever.) We were a little disappointed!
However, the staff at Blue Apron was exceedingly friendly and cheerful. Plus, there were a lot of cool gourmet food items available. There even seemed to be a lot of food gift items that you could get. As a result, I would definitely go back to check out the other gourmet items... I just wouldn't go back for the cupcakes.Listed in: Allison's Cupcake Analysis.
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Review from Miranda R.
KNICKERBOCKER, NY
10/4/2009
An excellent shop! No snobbishness, just a really great playgound of yummy-ness! Lots of cheeses, and a varied price range. Basics like roasted turkey (nitrate free!) and baguettes, along with more fun, special things like Apricot wrapped torrone and the longest bucatini you've ever seen!
Friendly lovely place. -
Review from Joolz M.
2/1/2011
This lovely little shop excels at what it does, and that is..offering tasty provisions like cheeses, chocolates and freshly baked breads to the lucky passerby like myself. I scored some homemade mozzarella, but if you want other cheese in many delicious varieties, they have you covered too. I also bought a wonderfully fresh baked loaf of pumpernickel rye. YUM! They even have my favorite UK chocolates like Aero and McVitties Bisquits (yep, the good ones--with chocolate) and many other organic and extremely well-made chocolates and candy of all varieties. The prices are comparable to other local stores and everything there is high-quality. It was almost like going to Europe for a second, and it was a delightful experience.
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Review from Becca F.
Brooklyn, NY
1/8/2010
I love a good cheese tasting and the folks at Blue Apron are always happy to take me on a tour of their offerings, but what really inspired me to review them (I've been stopping by for odds and ends for a few years now) is that they now carry Baked cupcakes saving me the schlep to Red Hook.
One stop for cupcakes and cheese? Perhaps that should be my 2010 diet plan? -
Review from leila s.
Brooklyn, NY
8/10/2009
This place has caster sugar and cake flour, two very hard to find bakers ingredients (at least in brooklyn). You can also get tasty high end sodas, fancy cheese (and free cheese consultations) and delicious cured meats.
If you are looking for a specific gourmet ingredient this place probably has it, from infused olive oils to imported pasta, Bay's english muffins (the BEST) to volcanic salts and italian candies. You will pay dearly for these fancy groceries. It will be worth it. -
Review from Joanna G.
New York, NY
7/15/2008
They have meats, cheeses, olives, pastries, Jacques Torres chocos, fun softdrinks, weird pickles and nice selection of imported Cadbury and Nestle stuff that you UK/OZ/Kiwis might appreciate. (Actually, we can all appreciate an Aero or a Lion bar. ) They also have Bazzini's pistacios and handmade marshmallows.
recommend: marshmallow, raspberry pecan bar.
note: i have found on of the handpacked okra pickle brands in my local MET supermarket for 3.29 vs Blue Apron's $5 and change.
But i recognize that quality in one place comes at a price. -
Review from Chris C.
North Plainfield, NJ
11/16/2009
Best place in the slope to pick up cured meats and cheese from Europe at reasonable prices. Ok, its not cheap, but you can without a questionable doubt taste the difference between their serrano hams and domestic stuff etc...etc... You can sit down with 40 bucks worth of cheese and cured meats, some figs and nuts and other fruit and a bottle of Yellowtail and feel about as decadent as one can possible be all the while sitting in your skivvies with the girl on a Sunday afternoon at home.
There are a lot of things that Europeans f*up and f*up bad... like tomato sauce and other food items in capri sun drink boxes. Miniscule 10 ounce cokes. Half-size fridges in the flat....BUT....knowing how to live and eat right is certainly not one of those things. They do it and do it well. And when you pickup some meats and cheeses from Blue Apron and kick back on a lazy weekend and indulge in the orgy of flavor from your purchase you sit and you can almost understand why so many of your friends moved to London and never looked back. Me? Well I need a good slice of pizza and some White House Sub shop grinders to keep me happy.
PS Yellowtail Shiraz/Shiraz reserve are rated decent by Parker and depending on whether or not you like oak (in the reserve) can suit everyones tastes. -
Review from panda k.
Brooklyn, NY
11/11/2007
The chocolate and imported prepackaged snack foods here are pretty amazing. They also have a better meat and bread selection than Bierkraft (though Union Market's bread is better). Their cheese is not as good as Bierkraft, and their lack of brewed coffee is regrettable.
I particularly recommend the "sandwich of the day" with a small bag of Walker's Marmite-flavored chips. -
Review from Erik W.
2/13/2010 1 Check-in Here
Blue Apron has a great selection of exotic European edibles.
Fresh baked bread, meats, cheeses, fine confections. Pretty much a little bit of everything in a tiny little Park Slope store. We were just looking around and ended up buying a tube of our favorite German sweet mustard. Well actually it was made in Austria, but you get the idea.
Definitely a pricey little place but a foodie heaven. -
Review from Miranda S.
Brooklyn, NY
10/12/2008
I was underwhelmed by this shop in my neighborhood.
True, they have gathered many fine things together in one place. But also true that they wildly overcharge for those things and serve them up with a dose of snootiness that I could do without. If you want great cheese and meats, make the trip to Murray's Cheese Shop. The prices are substantially less there and the staff equally substantially more knowledgeable and welcoming. Or, better yet, join the Park Slope Food Coop and buy wonderful cheeses for just a few dollars.
We tried the Quiche Lorraine, which tasted nothing at all like quiche (more like a swiss cheese tart) and certainly nothing like Quiche Lorraine (I found a single piece of ham in my slice). -
Review from Nick Y.
Brooklyn, NY
2/21/2008
I just love this store - if I worked in retail this would be my first choice.
When I want to get great cheese and honest heartfelt advice on cheese this is where I go. Guys behind the counter love their jobs and dispense great advice.
great place to go for the perfect accentuations for a party
great place to load up for a romantic picnic
great place to blow alot of money and feel good about it -
Review from randall t.
Brooklyn, NY
1/9/2010
I miss this place so much!
My boyfriend used to work here, and thank god because it is a bit pricey. But it is so worth it! I've been to a few cheese spots in NYC, and this one blows them all out of the water. The staff are very knowledgeable, and it is one of the best curated gourmet stores I've ever been in. The charcuterie here is also very good, and caters to Brooklyn's hip Park Slopians as well as those who have been living here for generations. There is something in here for everybody. Also, if you are looking for imported food or locally produced goods, you should check out the Blue Apron. As soon as I move back to Brooklyn, I am making a beeline for this place! -
Review from sharra w.
Brooklyn, NY
10/29/2008
I love the friendly guys in the back who cut the meats and cheeses. They seem to love their jobs. They have delicious deli turkey, dried meats, sausages, cornichon and cheeses. I used to get my Emmi yogurt there, but they no longer carry it. They have the best lightly salted pistachios in huge bags.
It's just a fun store with wonderful ginger cookies by the checkout and dark chocolate covered toffee like a homemade heath bar. I like the french bread but the other baked goods I don't enjoy as much. Honestly, I get most of my bread and cheese from the Grand Army Plaza Farmer's Market on Saturdays. The girls at the front register aren't jolly like the guys in the back, but they do their jobs. -
Review from Steph D.
Brooklyn, NY
1/16/2011
This place makes me feel like a kid in a candy store. It gets a bit crowded mid-day weekends, but otherwise it has everything you could want in the gourmet food oeuvre... and things you don't even know you want! My friend from Boston insists on a visit here every time he comes to town! It's a great stop for pre-Prospect Park picnics too.
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Review from Karen L.
Brooklyn, NY
5/20/2011
The food is good, but one of the of the owners insults the customers repeatedly. (a staffer said to me sympathetically afterwards, "he's an assh*le") At first the food kept me coming back, but smoked turkey isn't worth the abuse.
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Review from Lisa D.
11/29/2008
I was lured in by a lavender French marshmallow in the window, seduced by the Sorpressata, and bewitched by the black and white truffle oil duet and balsamic vinegar flavored with lemon and ginger.
Listed in: The Best of North Slope, Baked, To Market, To Market
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Review from Melody H.
Manhattan, NY
6/22/2008
The red velvet cupcake in the window beckoned me into this wonderland of gourmet goodies one lazy Saturday afternoon. Lots of British snacks and candies, freshly baked bread, and a splendid selection of charcuterie and cheese. I smiled as I overheard one of the guys behind the counter say, "Hold on, I'm playing with the flavors in my mouth right now..." as he was trying to recommend cheese pairings for a customer. The four stars is based on the red velvet cupcake, which was delicious and chocolatey, but tasted more like a regular chocolate cupcake than a red velvet cupcake. Still, supercute, and if I lived in Brooklyn, would be the place I went for my Eurofood.
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Review from Jonathan G.
New York, NY
10/14/2011
Ok so I've wanted to go to this place forever. I had heard good things and finally had the opportunity to check it out. I found the selection to be similar to any specialty food stores i've found in carroll gardens. The charcuterie was awesome and the bologna was the best I ever had. However, I asked for an eighth of a pound of something. The counter guy told me that there was a minimum purchase of 1/4 pound. I said ok and got the 1/4. I proceeded to go, "just a piece of advice, never have a minimum order." Maybe it was the boiler room quoter in me, maybe I was just upset that I couldn't get what I asked for...but the "owner" jumped all over me saying that getting less than a quarter of a pound wasn't worth the time of the employee or the materials to pack it. Look buddy, I'm sorry your profit margins are so slim...not my fault. However, never tell a customer what he can't have...you never know when I might feel like having a party catered. We then went on to go back and forth about how that it was impossible to run a business with small orders on a busy saturday (it was a wednesday and we were literally the only people in the store). He then proceeded to tell me that I was going to use my credit card and charge him an additional .45 cents (i paid cash). Basically the guy has no idea how to handle customers. I wish I could tell you the food sucked. But it didn't. The speck, serrano ham, olive tapenade and bologna were worth returning for. The management however is a dick and I'd almost feel bad for his paper thin profit margins if he were nicer.
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Review from Anna A.
Brooklyn, NY
10/5/2008
One of the few places in the city of NYC (not just Brooklyn) that carries such hard-to-find specialties as Jamon Serrano (Spanish version of prosciutto), Spanish blood sausage (morcilla), not to mention great selection of cheeses, condiments, pastas, oils, and locally baked breads.
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Review from SID D.
Brooklyn, NY
12/21/2007
MY cheese shop. I love these guys and they share the love!
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Review from sara f.
Brooklyn, NY
4/9/2007
I got a chocolate bar here with bacon in it. Sounds disgusting right? It was delicious. It also cost about 6 dollars but it was totally worth it.
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Review from k R.
Brooklyn, NY
4/1/2009
When you walk into Blue Apron, it feels like you are suddenly in a small food shop in Europe. I have been nothing but impressed with all this tiny shop has to offer.
Their cheese selection is fantastic. If you are a connoisseur of cheeses, you will have no problem choosing from their diverse selection offered. Not a pro? Ask one of their helpful staff members. They even let you sample before you buy.
The shop also has a variety of meats, olives and other fine foods. I also enjoy their candy section, which features locally made chocolates, imported confections (like Brittish chocolates), as well as unique candy creations from around the states.
The prices are what you would expect when searching for such quality items, but the superb service, welcoming atmosphere and selection makes up for the cost.
The only downside to the shop is its size. Best to leave your stroller at the the door. All in all, worth the trip every time! -
Review from andrew g.
Brooklyn, NY
8/23/2008
A densely packed full of cheese and other goodness gem in Park Slope.
