Gertrude's

This brunch spot is so perfect! The vibes are immaculate and the food is top notch. The prices are decent for the portion size and quality of food you are getting. The staff was super friendly, they were a little busy and missed our coffee orders but they corrected it and took the coffees off our bill (which was so nice they didn't have to do that) The brunch salad was so yummy! It is definitely fishy so if you don't like that smoked fish taste then don't get this. The omelette was fluffy and seasoned to perfection The star of the show was the babka French toast, it came out piping hot with fresh strawberries. It is a must get Another must get is the home fries or breakfast potatoes. They are so perfect with onions and peppers. It's crispy and fried to perfection- I'm still thinking about them

The food is... fine! Just beware that "covered patio" may mean "dark, cave like street shed" where you may eat Sunday brunch totally alone in a corner behind a retractable, thick canvas wall that they could raise to let in some daylight... but don't. (Our server when asked if it was possible to open it to make the gross street cave less gross and cave-like: "yeah, they're keeping that closed for some reason.") Not the pretty autumn day brunch vibe you're seeking when you select "patio" here, so -- buyer beware.

Walked through Prospect Heights to have a late dinner with family at Gertrude's. Lucky to get a table for three on a Thursday night without a reservation. Cute intimate restaurant. We had two small tables pushed together for our party of three which was perfect.My daughter and I shared the daily spaetzle special and the smoked fish nicoise. The smoked trout was served on a bed of romaine with wax beans, potatoes, a soft boiled egg, black olives and confit tomatoes. So good. The spaetzle was warm and tasty. Perfect share for a late dinner. My husband devoured his burger. Substituted the fries for three latkes which were crispy on the outside and warm on the middle. Almost like a thick hash brown cake. Definitely worth the $6 upgrade. Service was great. Water glasses were constantly refilled. Our bench seating was cozy without feeling crowded. A cute restaurant tucked into a nice Brooklyn neighborhood.

What a perfect night with friends with a perfect meal! We came here tonight as a part of our annual Chanukah tradition! The latkes were incredible. We ordered both the trout roe and the applesauce topped. They were perfectly cooked. We shared a bottle of wine because there is a deal on Mondays! The wine was crisp, cold and light. For my main I had the trout Niçoise and it was delectable! Simple yet hit every taste bud. Then we shared the black and white cake which lives up to the hype. We tried to get it when we came last year but they don't make it before 2pm! I wish I knew that then but glad to know now. Worth the wait and the weight!Will be back!

Food is totally fine! Everything was under salted and they were a bit offended when I asked for table salt. The vibe is cute but the tiny tables with tiny chairs are pretty uncomfortable (but I guess they're looking to turn tables anyways.)

We loved our Saturday Brunch at gertrude's..a nice menu of something for everyone.. a nice walk from the BBG where we caught the Cherry's in full bloom on a late April weekend.We had a 2pm reservation, lots of folks waiting so we were happy to sit out side in the overhead heated street shed..esp because the inside seemed a bit "cozy" & it was a warm day.Excellent service, food beautifully displayed with lots of herbs & garnish etcRelish Tray was nice, could have had a bit more on it for the 20/$ price..** note on the Brunch menu it says 17 but comes up 20 on the bill.The winner can be the Big Shot..coupled with another side or two, this is a prefect dish to share amongst yourselves. Coffee is delicious & refillable.

This place is divine in every way. From the food to the vibe to the way the staff treated all of us, it's sure to win you over. We had the big leafy salad, the seared cabbage with cashew cream entree, roast chicken and the latkes with roe. It's clear the chef loves what he does because the food is the star of the show. The staff was mindful of any dietary restrictions we had, and were kind, helpful and professional. Thanks so much Gertrude's!!!

I came here for brunch on a Saturday with a friend. The space inside is very tight, which normally is whatever but it had been raining all day, so it made things a little uncomfortable. I ordered the Best Bialy, but had them put it on an everything bagel. I also ordered the House Salad. My friend had the burger. The food was fantastic. The bagel is served open faced and it's a huge portion. The vinaigrette on the salad was super tasty; it made the dish taste very bright and fresh. I had some of my friend's fries, which were also good. They are the thin and crispy type, which I love. I also had a glass of the Muscadet, which was good and my friend had a glass of the orange wine. Total bill was well under $100, which I thought was very reasonable for two meals that included wine. I will be back!

Came for the latkes and was dazzled by the cake!A cozy and bustling neighborhood restaurant for a Friday night in prospect heights! Staff was super kind. Got the half chicken, latkes, and their duck spatzle and it was perfect for two people to share. Those pickles that come with their chicken are real tart, but in a good way. Loved the latkes, should have ordered more. Instagrammable and perfect amount of crunch. The seven layer chocolate cake floored me, though. I'm not normally a cake person but it was perfectly creamy and the right amount of dense. First bite tasted like a rich butter cookie converted into cake form. That whipped cream really hit as well. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a cozy, lively date spot. Would definitely make a reservation as they were pretty busy. Patio is heated and covered! Will have to come back for brunch.

Absolutely wonderful views- choose the patio, it's covered, the food was delicious, the drinks-fun, and the service, wonderful team. You can see families, couples, single people, dating couples, all ages. Fun, yummy place to spend some time, and the DBG in there, perfect to stroll around.