Runner & Stone

Simply outstanding!! Runner and Stone is so much more than a bakery. Its breads and pastries are on another level but its provisions are my go to.It's my favorite bakery for the following:Buckwheat baguette is unrivaled and as close to France as you can get.The provisions: Restaurant quality prepared eats like cucumber gazpacho and mushroom bolognese plus trout spread. This is another level. It's Round Samp x100.There's a new pastry the chocolate scone with fruit pieces that's the best scone I ever tried!When it's pie season theirs will knock your socks off.Can't believe I never reviewed R&S because I am literally obsessed with this place and if I lived closer I would be there on the daily.

Food was great. Service was to the point. And the place itself is super confusing. Is it sit down ? Service? A bit unclear. I had to ask. Then there's wine and beer and coffee in the daytime. Decor is very much in between a cafe and fancy restaurant. Which is obviously quite drastic which causes my confusion. You see bus boys brining the food out to the front, to allow the person running the front to bring to the tables. Why not have the bussers bring the food to the tables. Seems silly the cashiers are doing multiple jobs.

Really enjoyed Runner & Stone. We went as a group of 5 for a late lunch. Everything we had was incredibly fresh and so delicious. We were pleasantly surprised that it was order at the counter and find a seat. Made it a lot easier with a large group and the staff servers were so incredibly sweet and helpful. We will definitely be back!

Went for a latte and a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. Sheer perfection. The coffee was bitter to the point of being undrinkable, but that's my own personal taste. The service was excellent and the decor was lovely. I would return for a proper meal, absolutely.

The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and interesting decor. The service is great. The pretzel was somewhat dry. The arancini was good, a bit dense, the sauce was flavorful. The squid ink pasta was slightly overcooked, both the pasta and the squid and the sauce didn't have a lot of flavor. Overall the food was fine but nothing was memorable.

Amazing restaurant. First, the focaccia bread to start with home churned butter is so good. We had a mocktail especially created by the manager, Natasha which was made with fresh fruit. It was refreshing. They also have extensive wine list. The food is very fresh and everything we ordered was delicious. It is quaint space and would highly recommend.

Upon coming into the restaurant, the first thing I noticed was the nice modern design and ambiance. I ordered the mortadella sandwich at the front, and the service was great. The workers were super kind. After sitting down, my sandwich came soon after. The sandwich is a perfect size for lunch, filled with fresh ingredients, huddled in soft foccacia-like bread. The ratios of the components were also perfect. It was definitely quite expensive -- $16! But I have gotten used to these prices in the city. It was a great spot since there was a lot of seating available, but it is not a place that I would go out of the way to visit again.

Grabbed some coffee and snacks from Runner & Stone on Saturday morning. An odd spot that needs more direction and simplification.Quality: It is a bit confusing as to what Runner & Stone wants to be. Several guests in line were attempting to order things they saw online that don't exist. Each menu in the place also seemed to have a different set of items listed. In the end I ordered what I could point to. My Latte was fine and pretty affordable. I had two snacks a Cheddar And Olive Pastry and an Almond Croissant. Again both fine, the Almond Croissant was a bit better than the savory option. Neither however would have me running back.Quantity: Standard size drinks and snacks.Value: $4 for a Latte. $4-$7 for Pastries.Ambiance: Runner & Stone is a cafe and bakery in Gowanus. I think it has had many different iterations from before COVID to now, but has settled into a coffee shop and bakery format. They have a large ordering counter, which seems too big for the space. A few tables near the front window, high-tops along the left wall, and a more tables towards the back provide just enough seating for the few guests that stay. The space is dim and not ideal for working or reading.Crowd: A line formed, but it was mostly because of the speed of service. Drinks took a long time and there was not even offers to warm up pastries.Service: Friendly to a fault, spent a lot of time chatting with customers and the line started to go out the door.Parking: A decent area to find a spot.

Excellent food, and the bakery items are among the best in the area. Great service in a pleasant, warm and kind of rustic environment.

Went here for a dinner date and everything was perfect: it wasn't too crowded, the ambiance was excellent. The servers were very warm and attentive. And the food was fantastic for every course. I had the braised short rib and my date had the trout. We also had the beet salad as an appetizer. I don't even like beets but it was exceptional. They sent us home with extra bread. Would highly recommend this place for dinner.