Carroll Gardens is a historic neighborhood in south Brooklyn named after the expansive gardens perfectly manicured in front of its brownstones. Not only does Carroll Gardens have rich Italian roots, but it boasts a ton of pride. From the friendly neighbors to the amazing local business owners, this tiny neighborhood has enough heart and soul for all of New York City.
Everything in the shop has been carefully hand-selected with lots of love.
Don't underestimate this bodega, cause it'll blow your socks off! This place has an outstanding imports selection, from beer to candy to cigars and more. Say hello to Salvador who is often behind the counter, and you'll have an instant friend! We find ourselves in here way too often, loading up on snacks for game nights or buying fancy beers as gifts. First Place always has freshly roasted, hard-to-find coffee. We get our preferred West Coast beans (Four Barrel from SF and Heart from PDX) here!
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