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Atelier Ariana Leases 1,000 SF Café Space at 478 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

Written by Verada | Sep 11, 2025 1:58:51 PM
BROOKLYN, NY – January 2024 — Verada is pleased to announce that Atelier Ariana, a Parisian-inspired café and pâtisserie, has signed a 10-year lease for 1,000 square feet at 478 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, at an asking rent of $84 per square foot. The new location will feature house-made viennoiseries, delicate pâtisserie creations, and specialty coffee, offering a thoughtfully curated experience for the neighborhood’s food lovers.

Property Overview

478 Smith Street features a 1,000-square-foot ground-floor retail space in the heart of Carroll Gardens, ideally suited for boutique cafés and culinary concepts.

Key features include:

  • Prime storefront visibility on a high-traffic block

  • Steps from Smith Street’s boutique retail, restaurants, and cafés

  • Surrounded by a vibrant mix of residential and commercial density

  • Convenient proximity to the F and G subway lines

For more information on the property, view the listing on StreetEasy

 

About Atelier Ariana

Atelier Ariana is a Parisian-style café and pâtisserie offering a carefully curated menu of house-baked viennoiseries, pastries, and breads, complemented by specialty coffee and an elevated café experience. With a focus on craftsmanship, seasonal ingredients, and modern French culinary techniques, Atelier Ariana aims to create an inviting, design-forward destination where guests can enjoy exceptional food and atmosphere.

Discover more about Atelier Ariana and their offerings at www.atelierariana.com

Representation & Collaboration

The transaction was brokered by Julia Zoraian, Associate at Verada, who represented the tenant, while Century 21 represented the landlord.

“Atelier Ariana brings a Parisian-inspired culinary experience to Carroll Gardens, offering a thoughtfully curated menu and elevated design-forward atmosphere. 478 Smith Street provides the perfect setting for them to showcase their vision in a neighborhood that values quality and creativity,”
— Julia Zoraian, Associate, Verada

Neighborhood Context

Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn has become one of the borough’s most sought-after destinations, blending historic charmwith modern culinary culture.

This location benefits from:

  • Consistent foot traffic from residents and nearby visitors

  • Proximity to boutique retailers, artisanal eateries, and coffee shops

  • A thriving community that embraces design-forward, experience-driven concepts

  • Limited availability of high-quality retail storefronts along Smith Street

This transaction underscores Verada’s expertise in connecting emerging operators with prime retail opportunitiesacross Brooklyn’s most dynamic corridors.

Learn more about the neighborhood here!