I finally made it here for lunch and wow I was impressed! They have a Mediterranean influenced menu and we ordered a few items which we loved. I ordered the chicken schwarma plate and falafel salad which were excellent - the fries were terrific and the overall atmosphere was to die for - it's a nice cozy space and the service was excellent The owner cares deeply about serving quality food at a reasonable price - they make challah bread over the weekends which sells out fast Definitely try this place you won't be disappointed read more

Batata - Chicken Shawarma Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was craving falafel and this is one of the few places that popped up in the neighborhood. I ordered a falafel sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely order again. Israeli style with pickles, which I love. The chickpea soup was a standout. So flavorful and nourishing; definitely a nod to the sopa de garbanzos that I grew up with. The generous portion of labane is rich and complimented by herbs and an excellent olive oil. But it only comes with one pita! Personally, I'd prefer a smaller portion with more bread. Ok, first, let's be accurate about a few things. Etymologically, "batata" comes from the Spanish for "potato." This is a nod to "Sephardic" Jews, from the Hebrew word for the Iberian Peninsula (by definition, Spain and Portugal; after "expulsion," this came to include a diaspora more broadly northern African. In order words, western and southern European, not Eastern like Ashkenazi Jews.) read more

When an item is missing I would expect the restaurant to be helpful and get the item sent. Instead Batata said they said they could refund the item and I could reorder. That would mean I'd be on the hook for another tip and delivery fee and service fee for their error. I can't imagine why I would ever order from there again. Pathetic customer service from a place I've been going to since it opened. read more

Similarly to the impacts on other cultural narratives, the cuisines of Sephardic Jews from the Middle East are often overlooked as a consequence of Israel's unrelenting Eurocentric nationalism. As a result, many American Jews were until recently unfamiliar with the malawach, one of the prides of the Yemenite Jewish kitchen. The dish has started to appear on more menus in New York, and Batata's rendition in a secluded corner of Windsor Terrace is a beautifully crispy, caramelized take. The fillings are a bit untraditional, served with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese, but paired with the tomato chutney often seen with jachnun. Hopefully we will eventually see more Sephardic cuisine in the city, beyond just Kubeh and an occasional malawach cameo. read more

Batata - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow! I've never had sweet potato falafel but it might be my new obsession now that I've been introduced to it. It's got a more earthy and sweet taste than the regular chickpea falafels. We got: Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich 10/10 Sweet Potato Falafel Sandwich 10/10 I'm actually quite surprised as I've always thought Falafel Tanami would be my favorite falafel sandwich place but this place is pretty comparable. Their sandwiches have different fillings and they have more options here. They are very generous with the portion size and definitely fill up the sandwich even for a take out order. I love the beets in the sweet potato falafel. If you want meat the chicken schnitzel is delicious and unique option. Definitely give their sweet potato falafel a try! read more

Batata - Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich and Sweet Potato Falafel Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wonderful, creative food ! Updated, fresh and reasonably priced. Service is 100%. Great chef/ owner...give them a try.

The falafel sandwich was messy. It wasn't what I expected it to be. It was not worth the price.

The food and service sucks so does the management at this restaurant and clearly they can't tell when cauliflower has gone bad they need to do better when it comes to running a restaurant and coming up with prices because it's definitely not worth it !! read more

Great hummus and mushrooms. Had the salad with the "Batata" or sweet potato. Very good. We ordered take away so I have no idea about ambience. The service for takeaway was quick.k read more

Israeli food is one of my favorites-- the fresh salads and seared proteins all seasoned to perfection with spices and high quality olive oil are the stuff of gods. It's one of the cuisines correlated with the longest life span so maybe there really is something to it and if eating falafel is treating my body like a temple then give me a lifetime supply of it. This is a casual cafe where you order and pay at the register and bus your own table. There's plenty of indoor seating but it was a nice day so we sat at one of their outdoor tables, which was great for people watching along busy Fort Hamilton Parkway. I always have high hopes for falafel but good falafel where not only is it crispy, the interior is full of good flavor. Thankfully Batata's was of the good variety, each bite pairing deliciously with their tahini and hot sauce. The schnitzel and waffle was a great take on a chicken and waffle, with pillowy, fresh waffles and syrup. They have some amazing looking breakfast sandwiches, salads, and sandwiches so I'm bound to find myself here again soon. read more

Batata - scnitzel and waffles - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Hearing longtime raves about this neighborhood spot, I gave it a try. I made a pickup order for takeout on a weekday evening. When I arrived, the staff there was distracted and didn't seem to be aware of my order. They asked me to wait, and though it became apparent that they missed the order on a quiet night (how does that happen?) they didn't inform me and I had to wait there in the restaurant nearly 20 minutes after the estimated pickup time. When I got home, the chicken schwarma sandwich was ice cold. I was confused, both since I waited for them to prepare my order, so it didn't sit around to cool, and schwarma is always hot. I came back the next day and I spoke to a manager who wasn't there the previous night. I asked if the schwarma was supposed to be cold and she said, no, it's supposed to be hot. When I said the one I ordered the night before was cold, she offered that it may have cooled after it was made. I said, no, I had to wait for the staff to make it, and it wasn't just cool, it was ice cold as if it had come straight out of a refrigerator. Her response was noncommittal. I didn't come in to demand a refund or a discount on another meal, but I got the impression that the feedback wasn't going to land anywhere where an improvement would be made. I've worked in food service, and as a manager, I would attempt some kind of gesture to this situation to retain a customer, but no such effort was made. My partner's falafel was almost devoid of flavor, which in my experience is a first. It was my first and last time ordering from them. read more

The waffle was great, as was the honey butter. The chicken schnitzel was the thinnest chicken I have ever encountered. No chicken flavor at all. It was like I was eating breading. I'd rather have just ordered the waffle alone. The cashier was super sweet though! read more

Batata - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this place! We been going there for years and never disappoint. We love falafel plates and the favorite is eggplant zatar!! And I think the service is excellent always!!! Thank you guys for a unique great place in the neighborhood read more

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A good spot for brunch, or to pick up a smoothie. The smoothies were healthy and refreshing, and I had no complaints about the food either. The egg and cheese malawich was definitely the highlight, and we got a plate of hummus which was smooth and flavorful, paired with freshly made pita. The chicken and schnitzel was good, but not my personal favorite as I'm not big on chicken and waffles. Overall- definitely try it out if you're in the area! -Navya J @nyconthetable read more

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Small quaint Israeli cafe good for breakfast and brunch. We ordered a mix of the hummuses, falafel salad, and falafel pitas. All we're tasty and fresh. The falafel pitas did fall apart easily so we just ate them with forks. Service was good, very friendly staff. Food and drinks came out fast, and overall we had a nice brunch. read more

Batata - Falafel Salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Such fresh and delicious healthy food! I love the falafel platter and fresh juices. Reward yourself with a trip here with a mint iced tea and chocolate babka for dessert! read more

I had high hopes for this spot based on the glowing reviews. I bookmarked this spot for years. When I finally got a chance to try this place out, I was thoroughly disappointed. Stopped by for lunch and ordered a few items and a drink. The food was lacking flavor, mostly bland. Hummus was below average. Had the fries which was less than mediocre. Other than the mint lemonade being refreshing on a hot summer day, the drink itself wasn't appealing. I was very much looking forward to the falafels, but also another disappointment. Service was slow as well. Unfortunately, this place is a pass for me. read more

Fresh, delicious food. Good variety. Love the salads and the schnitzel platter but you can't go wrong with anything here. A favorite lunch spot. read more

great hummus and chicken schnitzel delivery with nice smoothies, salads, and other solid meals. A great option for ordering in.

Batata is Hebrew/Arabic for sweet potato, so try their signature sweet potato falafel. At $8 for a whole wheat pita (sandwich), it's a satisfying vegetarian meal for a good price. The eggplant pita is also delicious. The menu is a bit confusing to figure out because the key info on the left is blocked by the drink fridge. Basically you choose your main filling in the top row, the type of packing (pita/salad/plate) in the lower rows. It's not just pita/salad/plate, they also each have their own variations. Maybe I'm the only one but I'm never sure exactly what I've ordered until it arrives... They have soup in the winter but you have to get there early before it runs out. They offer Turkish coffee but it's really what Israelis call (Turkish coffee mixed with hot water and served in a glass, not "cooked" in an ibrik). They also have a wide selection of flavored kombucha. There's WiFi but you have to ask for the password, it's not posted anywhere. That just means more interaction with the friendly employees! Gender neutral restroom is up a few stairs, so it's not accessible. They open up the front in the summer so you can sit outside/inside, and the outdoor furniture stays there through the winter, so you can enjoy those short sunny days. read more

Batata - Serving Vermont Bluebernie Kombucha! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon. They had 2 tables available for outdoor dining. The place was shockingly empty for a Saturday afternoon but, I quickly realized that they have a relatively busy takeaway situation. Good for them. I got the falafel plate ($15), which comes with either white or whole wheat pita. My partner got the tuna sandwich ($9) with an added hardboiled egg (+$1). We also got an order of fries ($5) to share. You order/pay at the counter and they bring the food out to your table. All the utensils and water are self service. The cups for water are kind of laughable. They're literally the size of the cups you get at the dentist to rinse your mouth with. I guess that's one way to try to get patrons to buy a drink instead of drinking the free water. The food comes out very quickly. I asked for hot sauce but the green herb container that they claimed was their hot sauce was barely spicy. It had a nice flavor but I doubt I'd ever refer to it as a hot sauce condiment. The falafel was delicious and so was the accompanying hummus. The tahini was watery and seemed out of a jar. The Israeli salad and the cabbage salad it comes with could have used a bit more seasoning but overall, good enough for a healthy side. I'd try this place again. A majority of The people getting takeaway were getting chicken schnitzel and chicken shawarma so those are next on my list to try. If you live in the Kensington/Windsor Terrace area, this is definitely a good place to try for a casual, no frills meal. read more

Batata - Falafel Plate ($15) with whole wheat pita and an order of french fries ($5) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've avoided writing a review for these folks out of sheer selfishness, I didn't want it to get busy and destroyed, as if I'm some kind of Anthony Bourdain. So, as I'm eating breakfast here I decided they need to be told how great they are. I came for the kombucha, I stayed for the food. Everything here is always fresh, the menu items are simple and because they're fresh, everything is always delicious. You can get a very healthy meal here that will taste amazing, you can eat delicious Keto based food, or you can load up on carbs. The place is versatile and the menu is great. It's also clean, local, responsible, extremely new age brooklyn(my opinion, I've been in this neighborhood since 1991) Enjoy, their first breakfast menu item is an easy go-to. I can have it every single morning for the rest of my life without complaining.. read more

Love their sweet potato falafel and mint lemonade. It's an easy place to grab lunch and sit outside. But their pitas are packed real inconsistently so the experience truly varies: Sometimes they are packed so weirdly it isn't that easy to enjoy and you end up with mostly a bland beet salad as your majority with falafel on the bottom of the pita. (And also some on your clothes). Other times it's better balanced and actually possible to eat, you are getting the right combo of flavors in your bites. Just wish they'd be consistent but I still recommend them! Make sure to ask for some shug or amba to add some extra flavor. read more

batata OVERALL: 8.9/10 5 stars on yelp. The food is amazing. Not a single bad dish. Although I would have liked the shepherd salad to be done a little better. FOOD: 8.9/10 Chicken coconut waffles, shepherd salad, falafel on a plate, and some like egg and cheese on their type of panini. The chicken and waffles came with a yummy chili honey butter which was very unique. The waffle itself was made with coconut, VERY appetizing and delicious. The falafel on a plate was well balanced and the pita with everything on it was simply amazing. The shepherd salad could be more sour and seasoned. SERVICE: self service place which is really weird. They didn't have a utensil stand on every table so what am I supposed to do.. If the next time I go back there's no utensils on every table I'm dropping the review. CLEANLINESS: 10/10 Clean ATMOSPHERE: 10/10 Cool simple place WILL I COME BACK? Yes, food was delicious. #mediterranean #fun #food #nofilter read more

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Batata Comfort. Soothing. Warm. Family. These are just a few of the words I think of when I walk into Batata. Fun fact: Batata translates to sweet potato. Ever since I moved to the area I've been stopping by this sweet little joint. It's a great place to stop in for a quick tea, coffee or one of their many fresh smoothies. If you're looking for more, you could sit down for a meal. They serve it all from breakfast to dessert. Make sure to order and pay first. You'll also need to get and refill your own water glasses if you're sitting at a table. After that, your work is done. Now all you need to do is enjoy. If you don't know what to order, don't just pick one thing. Get one of each. Or even 2 of each. No one is judging you. You could get anything on this menu and you will not be disappointed. The hummus is always creamy and fresh, the smoothies are super flavorful and everything here will leave you full and satisfied. The only warning I'll give you is to make sure someone knows you're going to the bathroom. The door can get stuck and I've seen a few people struggle for a few minutes before escaping. read more

Batata - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I eat here often because it's so comforting, healthy, and there's nowhere else like it that I know of. The sweet potato falafels are a unique part of their menu and I usually end up ordering the sweet potato falafel platter which comes with Israeli salad, fresh red cabbage slaw, pickles, heavenly creamy hummus, tahini, and zhoug. Aka a feast in my opinion. The inside dining area is quirky and welcoming and the outdoor dining area is very pleasant when the weather is nice. I'm so happy this place survived the pandemic and I keep meaning to try their chicken shawarma but I may always just be swayed by those fabulous, crispy but fluffy on the infuse sweet potato falafels. read more

Batata - Beloved Sweet Potato Falafel Plate with whole wheat pita keeping itself toasty in foil. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Have taken out from here before and enjoyed the food; but not yesterday. Never tried their Hummous before so ordered a mushroom hummous. Turned out to be disgusting!! Never had sauteed (or fried) onions in hummous until Batata's. They changed the taste of the dish for worse. Long, stringy sweet onion pieces couldn't be removed as much of the hummous would be trashed with them. Additionally, so much grease in the dish, and not olive oil like it should be. All the grease from frying the mushrooms & onions were in the hummous. Wound up trashing most of my lunch. After this experience doubt I'll go back to Batata again. Better places nearby for good hummous. Also realized the unhealthy oils being used in what should be healthy food. Bye bye Batata! read more

The food is really delicious. And the service is excellent as well. I especially enjoy the falafel sandwich, great spices combo and fresh ingredients. I have eaten here for sometime now. It is always a great experience to visit Batata. read more

Fresh and delicious falafel plate: hummus, Amba, salad, correct pickles- these guys know what they're doing!

I've been going to this restaurant for years and the food is always very good! This time, however, my order was prepared extremely late. The cashier was rude and clearly more accommodating and friendly to the "other" guests - many of whom placed orders after mine was supposed to be done and ready for pickup! As a result, everyone else got their food first, and my order was literally skipped over until I walked up and awkwardly stood closer to the register, which I only did after asking the cashier if my order was ready twice before. Ultimately, the cashier finally handed me my order approximately 40 minutes after the listed pickup time. Suggestion: perhaps coordinate some implicit bias training for your restaurant staff so they can learn to treat everyone equally and with respect. I know a good company if you need a reference. read more

Good food. Probably won't return because, in my experience, it was too expensive for the portions I received. I included a photo with prices. Wish prices were $1-2 lower - or portions were 10-20% larger. If you live nearby the food is definitely good enough to try once - and decide for yourself. Menu is interesting. Falafel have sweet potato in them; really nice touch. read more

Batata - $11 falafel plate in center include piece of pita on right $9 kale and spinach salad on left - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'd rate Batata four and a half stars. We had a late dinner here. The atmosphere was quiet and casual. Only a few other patrons and some folks making pickups. The seating was plenty spacious. We ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich and sweet potato falafel. I would recommend both! The shawarma sandwich was perfect. We opted for the one with yogurt sauce. Plenty meat on the sandwich. The falafel were made with a combination of sweet potatoes and chickpeas. They were certainly unique. We also had some regular falafel with them. All were crispy and flavorful. Not a bit dry either. We had the falafel platter which came with carrot salad, Israeli salad, cabbage, hummus, and tahini sauce. After we finished our meal, we stuck around and played a little backgammon. They have a pretty nice set in the restaurant. The staff allowed us to relax and have some wine as they finished up for the night. I would definitely frequent Batata if I lived nearby. read more

Really enjoyed the food here. Wanted something different than the typical brunch items. So decided to take my mom and sister on my food adventure. This small shop, boast some very post modern art decor along the narrow wall. Pick up the menu at the counter register and place the orders there. Got the Batata Platter (comes with hummus, Israeli Salad, peppered fried eggs, and pita bread)-pleasant, fresh and palate cleansing. Next came the Coconut Waffles with chili Maple Butter- tasted divine. I bought my sister a waffle maker after this meal, so she can try to replicate this dish at home. And then lastly, the scrambled eggs and cheese Malawich with its flaky buttery dough, it was just so filling. Washed it down with a Kale/ginger smoothie, makes it feel like you're devouring a healthy meal. read more

Batata - Blueberry/banana smoothie, and Kale Ginger Smoothie - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Sweet potato falafel sandwich is one of the tastiest things I've ever had. Fresh ingredients and perfect pita. Cute place. Comfortable seating. This was my first time here. I will definitely come back for more. Service was excellent. Food came out quickly. read more

Hadn't been here in a while, so biked over and grabbed lunch to-go. We chugged a refreshing watermelon juice before heading home; everything presented well and was good eating temperature after our 20-minute ride. I had a plain falafel sandwich (a little too plain; get some zhug) and a goat cheese and honey malawach for desert. The S.O. got schnitzel salad (not as good as Werkstatt's schnitzel, she said, but still good; she recommends extra dressing) and an apricot rugelach for dessert (delicious and very sweet). We will come back! We are glad they did not close! Remember to tip generously! read more

A very hipster-ish middle eastern eatery that's menu has gotten better and better over time. I remember when I first moved to the Kensington/Windsor Terrace this place had one menu board with some breakfast and lunch options. Then they started adding Kombucha and more deserts a few months ago and now as it currently stands they have like 3 additional boards to select from! The variety of stuff you can get here feels like it really jumped up and they have some unique cool stuff like Kombucha on tap. They even have a kids menu now which I can see from the parents in the place really enjoy it. It caters to a more local, middle class crowd as the food is not 100% authentic and the food options are a little pricey. However if you can afford it this place can grow on you. It is a nice place to try something different with a menu that includes schnitzel and shwarma. The place has good seating and is never crowded. The music is nice and the staff is very friendly. I feel now it is a staple of the region. read more

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I've had food from here on two different occasions. Recently I placed a Yelp order and we had our first order at the restaurant. My wife is Yemeni so she wanted to give this spot a shot considering it's Yemenite servings. The first time we ordered it was for breakfast. The food was good but not much spices. I had the malawach (which is basically Yemeni Khubz) and scramblers eggs; the breakfast was very filling and the bread was crunchy. I liked it. The second time we had the shawarma sandwich and it was very filling. They were generous with the proportions but I wish they added a bit more spices; it kind of tasted plain. A four star because when went to eat at Batata the chef didn't have her hair covered and her hair was all over the place. We saw this after we ordered, it wasn't a pleasant look. read more

Batata - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent food, friendly service. Their sweet potato falafel is great, quite possibly the best falafel I've ever had! One of the best food options in the neighborhood. Lots of vegan friendly options on the menu. read more

Cute place for a quick bite or to catch up with a friend. The place was small so large groups would not be recommended here. Seating was relatively easy for my party of three. It seems like customers don't overstay their welcome, which is helpful for everyone all around. I got their chicken schwarma sandwich and their mango pineapple ginger smoothie. The sandwich hit the spot for me and had a nice kick to it. The smoothie was refreshing. I would love to come back to try their Turkish coffee or coffee in general. read more

Batata - Chicken schwarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my regulars. Always quality, always consistent and always friendly. Great variety of food and great prices.