From the River Cafe to the Iris Cafe, sort of. One of three owners is a River Cafe alum, although Iris has little to do with that beachfront property. The atmosphere of this Brooklyn Heights cafe combines great food and drinks with the nostalgia of the most beautiful cobblestone street in Willowtown. Iris Cafe has grown from its cafe roots of serving breakfast and lunch to serving dinner as Store #9 with a full bar and late night menu. Chef Joey Scalabrino has revamped dinner service by adding a variety of unique dishes.