Spudz Slope comes from the team behind SYKO, the Syrian-Korean mashup spot known for its Fatboy bulgogi sandwiches and falafel pizza, a scallion pancake loaded with labneh, falafel, cucumber kimchi and herbs. This hole-in-the-wall just off Prospect Park West is entirely dedicated to two things you never knew belonged together: loaded baked potatoes and milkshakes. It’s a mini restaurant with big energy, pulling influences from across the globe and putting them squarely in sleepy Park Slope.
The vibe: Just like SYKO, the space is teeny and made for takeout. Think grab-and-go lunches, park picnics and snack runs.
The food: A chopped cheese potato loaded with beef and onions nods to Spudz’s New York heritage, while the bulgogi spud topped with thinly sliced beef, kimchi and bibimbap carries the flavors of Korea.
The drinks: Why wouldn’t you pair a baked potato with a milkshake? Classic chocolate and strawberry banana are on the menu, but the standout is the baklava shake, a riff on the Middle Eastern dessert made with honey and pistachios.
Time Out tip: Not many neighborhood spots stay open late, so if you’ve spent a couple of hours at the bar around the corner, go ahead and grab yourself a spud—they’re open until two o’clock in the morning on Friday and Saturday.