The Brooklyn Firefly – Italian
The Brooklyn Firefly glows with neighborhood warmth, inviting guests into a space where the aroma of toasted dough and simmering marinara sets a soulful, welcoming tone. Mornings begin with sun-drenched plates of golden Belgian waffles and velvety eggs benedict, while the evening transitions into a celebration of bold Italian-American flavors through crispy rice balls, savory personal pizzas, and decadent fig-stuffed calzones. It is a culinary sanctuary that seamlessly blends the comfort of a local brunch haunt with the rustic, handmade heart of a traditional pizzeria.
Ovington Avenue, New York, New York 11209 https://thebrooklynfirefly.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free
Diet fit at The Brooklyn Firefly
Dairy-Free at The Brooklyn Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly in New York has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fire Fries with Garlic Aioli and Fire Fries with Vegan Garlic Aioli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Brooklyn Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly in New York has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Belgian Waffles, Belgian Waffles with Fruit and Fire Fries with Truffle Oil & Grana Padano. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Brooklyn Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly in New York has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including The Big Ragu Rice Ball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Brooklyn Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly in New York has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fire Fries with Vegan Garlic Aioli and Sangria Pitcher. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Brooklyn Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly in New York has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Belgian Waffles, Belgian Waffles with Fruit and Fire Fries with Truffle Oil & Grana Padano. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Brooklyn Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly in New York has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Belgian Waffles and Spinach Mushroom Rice Ball. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at The Brooklyn Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly in New York has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sangria Pitcher. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at The Brooklyn Firefly
The Brooklyn Firefly in New York has 12 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Belgian Waffles, Fire Fries with Truffle Oil & Grana Padano and Eggs Benedict. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Brooklyn Firefly
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pesto Flatbread | 85.2 g | 85.9 g |
| The Tuscany Sandwich | 31.7 g | 43.2 g |
| The Big Ragu Rice Ball | 14.9 g | 42.6 g |
| Fig Gettabout It Calzone | 0 g | 39.7 g |
| Draft Beer Pitcher | 16.3 g | 38 g |
| Scalabesh (16") | 67.3 g | 31.5 g |
| Scalabesh (12") | 67.3 g | 31.5 g |
| The Kick in the A$$ (16") | 69.7 g | 30.3 g |
| The Kick in the A$$ (12") | 69.7 g | 30.3 g |
| Eggs Benedict | 16 g | 10.2 g |
| Grilled Vegetable Sandwich | 8.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Spinach Mushroom Rice Ball | 34.3 g | 7.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its approachable and casual lunch setting, guests find the atmosphere suitable for a relaxed meal with partners. Reviewers highlight the unpretentious environment, noting it as a dependable choice for those
Menu
Brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $14: poached eggs, bacon, hollandaise sauce, served with english muffin and home fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffles - $8: served with syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffles with Fruit - $14: served with nutella, fresh strawberries and banana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Personal Pizza - $14 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- BLT Personal Pizza - $14: personal pizza topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato & spicy mayo Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Mama’s Meatball - $17: One large meatball made of pork, veal, and beef, stuffed with smoked mozzarella, smoky tomato, and ricotta sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Flatbread - $12: house-baked pizza dough, brushed with arugula walnut pesto, topped with arugula served with a side of sunday sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Mushroom Rice Ball - $16: Spinach and mushroom with pesto ricotta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Big Ragu Rice Ball - $16: ground beef, peas, and carrots with Sunday sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fig Gettabout It Calzone - $20: fig & walnut ricotta, fresh mozzarella, truffle oil, prosciutto Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Margarita Pie (16") - $24: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, grana padano, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentos Ghost - $24: super thin crispy crust, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, grana padano, fresh basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Kick in the A$$ (16") - $32: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, hot sausage, red onion, jalapeño, hot honey, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Kick in the A$$ (12") - $23: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, hot sausage, red onion, jalapeño, hot honey, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scalabesh (16") - $32: cognac gorgonzola cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fig Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scalabesh (12") - $23: cognac gorgonzola cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fig Available at: dinner, lunch
- 86th Street (12") - $21: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, grana padano, fresh basil Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Grilled Vegetable Sandwich - $14: roasted red pepper, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, fresh pesto, fresh mozzarella on Italian hero bread with side salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Tuscany Sandwich - $15: grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, arugula, with a balsamic glaze on a fresh Italian hero with fire fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fire Fries with Lemon Ricotta - $12: Twice cooked potatoes with fresh herbs and lemon ricotta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Fries with Vegan Garlic Aioli - $14: Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Fries with Garlic Aioli - $14: Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Fries with Truffle Oil & Grana Padano - $16: Twice cooked crispy potatoes with fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Draft Beer Pitcher - $30
- Sangria Pitcher - $34: Red or White Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Brooklyn Firefly
- Is The Brooklyn Firefly dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Brooklyn Firefly has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fire Fries with Garlic Aioli and Fire Fries with Vegan Garlic Aioli.
- What can I eat at The Brooklyn Firefly on a dairy-free diet?
- Fire Fries with Garlic Aioli and Fire Fries with Vegan Garlic Aioli carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Brooklyn Firefly have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fire Fries with Vegan Garlic Aioli and Sangria Pitcher.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Brooklyn Firefly?
- Pesto Flatbread, at roughly 85.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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