Academy Restaurant (CLOSED)

A steadfast standard of the neighborhood, Academy Restaurant has held strong in Fort Greene’s rapidly changing surroundings. As new eateries and coffee shops pop up, Academy, with it’s unassuming exterior and equally as modest interior, could easily be overlooked if not for the massive signage out front. Don’t judge a book by its cover, and certainly don’t judge a diner by its paint job: The food is always hot, the staff is always accommodating and the menu is damn cheap for the area.