Simple, healthy spot with a focus on clean eating and quality ingredients. I really appreciated that everything is halal, which makes it easier to order without overthinking. The menu has a nice variety--there's enough choice to keep things interesting whether you want bowls, wraps, or lighter meals. Everything tastes fresh, and you can tell the ingredients are good quality and not overly processed. Flavor-wise, it's not the most exciting or bold food out there, so if you're looking for something super indulgent or heavily seasoned, this probably isn't that place. But if your priority is feeling good after eating, keeping things light, and having reliable healthy options, it does the job well. read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was initially impressed with this taste of the food at this place. The staff were incredibly friendly, and the food was delicious. However, I've decided to stop going back because the place feels really dirty. Also, the new staff aren't as efficient as the previous ones. When I first visited, there was a strong odor, and the food was dirty. My partner even found small pieces of hair in her grain and salad bowl. Despite the unpleasant experience, they were very accommodating and remade her dish. The food was still delicious, so we decided to give it another chance. On our second visit, the smell was better, and the food looked cleaner, but we still found hair. The smoothie was great, and the muffin was also tasty. I was excited to try the vegan sandwiches, but they don't have the best vegan options. I wouldn't recommend their vegan tuna melt. On the bright side, their vegan pastries are really good. I'll still occasionally go for the smoothies because they're delicious and feel the cleanest there. I especially love the (vegan!) yogurt cloud option for the smoothie. read more

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Last week I ent to downtown Brooklyn for the firts time and met up with a friend. We stopped in Brain Food which I ordered thru the Goodie Bag food app, and I got the honey garlic w salmon bowl to take home. I don't always love salmon but I got it to eat healthy. It was so delicious and I loved the mixture of healthy veggies and the freshness of it as well. Very friendly staff which is always a plus for me. It's a cute little place with even a little patio out back. I will definitely go back again. read more

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This is the perfect lunch spot if you are looking for a clean meal with good ingredients! The menu is huge, so come prepared or plan to take a second before ordering. I got the breakfast burrito with was yummy - love the sweet potato in it. I also had my eyes on the sandwiches as those looked good, too. They have a great patio hidden in the back!! Don't miss this place if you are in downtown Brooklyn for lunch. read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - Breakfast Burrito (QP) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is the hands down best lunch or breakfast spot in the area. Food is fresh and healthy. The prices are reasonable and the place looks modern and clean. I'd recommend eating in their backyard on a nice sunny day. read more

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Quality food and price. Only issue was my sandwich was so dry I was literally choking on it. Thankfully got some dressing from work to dump on it, and then it was much better. This was the Mediterranean Chicken sandwich. Will try something else next time. read more

I almost don't want to write this review so I can gatekeep this restaurant. I went on a recommendation and I will be coming back every week. I got the 4 for $20 grab and go meals- guys, everything I got was excellent. Some lady next to me on a bench asked where I got my wrap from just yesterday. The presentation is great and the flavor is even better. Truly good food, they list the macros on some (if you're into that/dieting), good variety, and the price is amazing. read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - Jerk chicken, string beans, quinoa brown rice - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First things first: This may be the nicest backyard in Brooklyn. Certainly, the most slept on. It's wild how it's decked out with tables, fans, couches, heaters, outlets...it's shaded, but with so much beautiful natural light. There are people eating inside where it's basically a deli, when this gorgeous patio exists out back. I hope I don't regret telling you all this, but check it out. Secondly, the food is healthy-ish, but actually pretty tasty, and affordable. In fact, the meal preps are downright cheap. 4 for $20 for wraps and salads and such? Not sure where else you can get a meal for $5 in this neighborhood. We've had smoothies and wraps and sandwiches and bowls...all good, the portions are very solid, and some of the things, like the turkey melt, are actually straight delicious. They use actual grilled chicken breast on the salads and bowls, and it tastes good (except that one time it was underseasoned). The staff has been pretty cool too; one of the guys split a smoothie for us so I didn't contract whatever plague my kids had that week, and I've never had an issue with anyone. If I have any issue with the place at all, it's just the name, which should probably have been Best Fucking Backyard in Downtown Brooklyn. But that may not fly with some people. Squares. read more

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Great food timely service, the feel was welcoming and the experience was great,I love the ambiance read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing food and very fresh. Helpful staff and always very clean. A great selection of bowls/salads and breakfast too at a reasonable price.

This place is so cute. You wouldn't know it from the outside that it has such a cute yard. This was my first time here but definitely not my last. I ordered their chicken bowl special and it was yummy. It was filled with pineapple, chicken, squash, quinoa and more. I noticed they had a meal prep program where you get 4 items for $20. I picked up additional food for rest of the week. I think I will be doing this often. I spend so much money weekly on food delivery and this food is better on my taste buds and pockets. The service was quick and love being in such a cute place with great music. read more

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I went here on March 17th and this place deserves a grade of a A++. I truly enjoyed the food and beverages ,the space was calm to sit and enjoy your meal,the price is reasonable and the portions are great. The staff were very nice and well manner. I definitely plan on ordering from here again. read more

I wrote a review for their other spot accidentally very soon after eating as it was honestly the worst meal I've had in years. My mistake/moving the rest of the review to the proper location. Maybe the one in Bed-stuy is better Using their weird "functionable" kiosk I went with the Greek bowl with roasted eggplant, roasted pepper, grape tomatoes, black olives, chickpea croutons, and medium amount of acai balsamic vinaigrette. My edits were to remove the red onion and regrettably to add jackfruit with my base being vegetable noodles (which turned out to be slivers of vegetables.) No one said anything and the bowl was made. I waited for a bit and after not hearing anything, I went to the takeaway counter where my bowl was there. The cashier noticed and I said that bowl was mine and she handed it over with the bowl being incredibly hot. I asked for it to go as I couldn't carry it from the heat so it was wrapped with foil and put in a bag. After getting back, I noticed an odd smell from the bag (which reminded me of your average vegan hot food area; no offense to vegans,) and I opened it up noticing that their biodegradable bowl was already well degrading from the sheer amount of heat. Everything was very red (presumably from the vinaigrette) and I tried it. The jackfruit was a mushy mess and just like everything else; it tasted like it had been steamed for 30 hours in a salt bath. The only thing good inside was the chickpea croutons (which I assume are the same brand others use) which is probably since they are hard enough that the salad makers there can't butcher it. Everything tasted purely of salt and it was impossible to finish and I threw it away after eating just a little bit. 0.5. Mostly for the cheapish prices but never again. I think the smartest idea for me would be to avoid this place. Just go up the block to Sweetgreen. You pay more but the food is actually good or if you want more local, go to your average good deli and get a chopped salad. Other notes: 1. By the kiosk being "functionable," I mean you have to go through 50,000 things to get to the end with it not asking about drinks. 2. I understand the obsession of health nuts with acai as it tastes good in smoothies and bowls but the dressing her tastes of nothing but salt. 3. A good solid A on the drink selection and prices. 4. A least the free bread was decent. read more

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I ordered 400+ portioned catered dinners and an 800+ portioned catered brunch and was so impressed. Deliveries were always on time (if not early!), food was always hot and delicious, and working with them was so easy. Definitely recommend supporting this lovely business. read more

I've passed by this place a few times, and I finally decided to check this place out. I wanted something light, and I noticed they had $5 breakfast bowls, which caught my attention. I ended up getting the bacon, egg and avocado breakfast bowl with roasted Cajun sweet potatoes. This has so much potential! The avocados were bad, and the sweet potatoes were undercooked, the were cut in huge chunks and the skin was left on. The turkey bacon and eggs were okay. All in all, this had so much potential. read more

Beneath the façade of the colorful fruits in my açaí bowl was a rock-hard, pre-frozen slab of acai that had clearly seen better days. Scraping it off felt like a winter excavation project, and unfortunately, it tasted like freezer burn had a field day. If you're into extreme sports or really enjoy chewing on ice cubes, this might be your kind of bowl. Otherwise, maybe stick to smoothies that won't require a pickaxe. read more

Was looking for a hearty breakfast before my soul cycle class and just walked in here. I've seen this place in passing but never walked in and boy was I missing out. Very friendly staff and cooks. You can order with a person or they have self serve kiosk where you can order. The prices was very reasonable. I had a sausage egg whites and cheese on a mcmuffin and it was delicious. Got 6 bucks it came with a drink and I chose green tea. There were some lovely people in there also raving about the place so I knew it was good. They have charging stations and wifi if you'd like to get work done. I highly recommend this place I'll be back for sure read more

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The workers here are very respectful and friendly the manager is also very friendly and accommodating , they all went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. The food here is AMAZINGGG every dish was full of flavor and perfectly cooked you can tell the ingredients are fresh and made with care. The environment is so cozy and welcoming. Definitely my new favorite spot to eat and I will definitely be coming back !!! read more

Honestly, I'm not even a review person. I'm also rarely try new places because I hate wasting my money but this place is a blessing. It's so hard finding affordable healthy food. And it's DELICIOUS. Too good I'm definitely ordering again. Thank you! read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - Bbq chicken and matcha drink - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm a personal trainer in the area and Brainfood is my go to spot for the days I don't feel like meal-prepping. The options are protein packed, affordable, and taste great. The staff is awesome. They know my name and always greet me with a smile. The green wall and backyard seating area's create a really good sit down lunch spot. read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - BBQ Chicken Bowl (QP) - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My avo kiwi smoothie and "create your own" bowl were way delicious and so fresh! The açaí bowl left a whole lot to be desired. Over sweetened icy açaí (freezer burn) under fresh fruit had me so sad. Will stick to the smoothies and bowls! read more

On a beautiful spring day I walked by this place and saw a huge indoor eating area and coffee bar as well as some nice outdoor friendly seating. I decided to enter as I've walked by a few times but it is between a few stores and is easy to miss. There are a few items for self service that you can just grab and go and there is a vast menu where you can order or request something to be made custom. The staff is friendly and very patient and hard working. It's probably one of the cleanest places I've ever been too and the food quality is great. I've ordered salads, the burrito, and had their vegan cookies as well as protein shakes and smoothies. For a quick healthy bite, a nutritious breakfast, a solid lunch, this place is everything all at once. The food is filling and not salty or full of preservatives, it feels good and healthy and also reasonably priced. You can join a rewards program that enables you to earn free meals as you spend and since everything is so delicious here it's pretty easy to spend! They even have meal prep options so there are pre made meals prepared that you can purchase for the week, order ahead, or just dine in. They also have a full coffee bar and breakfast options all day. Plentiful of snacks available and drinks such as kombucha, green juice, wellness shots, and pretty much every other health branded drink you can think of. The snacks are also healthy so no butterfinger or 3 musketeers here but you can easily snack on something sweet and nutritious. I love coming back here it's the best! I rarely give 5 stars but this place deserves it more than anything read more

Amazing fresh and fast healthy food. Great vegan and veg options which are hard to come by in sandwich or prepped meal form. Delicious juices and smoothies. Great grab and go options. Friendly staff. Highly recommend! read more

I recently had a change in work location and new to the area. My coworkers found this spot and were raving about the meals, the quality, the portions, the price and off course the nutritional value. I had to see for myself. And I can tell you I was NOT disappointed. This is my go to spot for meals! The staff is friendly, and the restaurant is clean! I had a conversation with the manager, who was very polite and friendly. I love their wraps, especially the Spicy Chipotle Chicken wrap and the Jerk Chicken bowl. The options are endless. You can pick up healthy meals for the week at very affordable prices. read more

The service was terrible. We tried twice to get our order correct, even involving the manager. Did not happen. Acted like we were a bother. When he indicated the third time he would provide the correct order. Never happened. We requested a refund (on credit card) - which still has not come through. Will never eat here again or any Brain Food location! read more

Had a really interesting time here last night in a simple healthy spot. I didn't feel overwhelmed with products to Purchase in addition to buying my food which was delicious. I appreciate the excellent customer service and the option to utilize the kiosk or invest in the humans onsite. Sorry Im just a people person. For those who are into meal prep that support your weekly Sunday struggle with offering 4 prepacked meals for $20. makes for an awesome solution for weekly lunch or dinner. The gluten free brownies were awesome with or without nuts. I elected for without nuts. And yes I had dessert first while my bowl was being prepared. I order the Jamaican me Crazy Bowl which was delicious I add chicken for extra protein. I enjoyed warm Kale Quinoa rice topped with zucchini pineapple and other delicious vegetables and a few peas. It was delicious The pineapples balanced out the spice. The decor is really creative. They have real life plant decor, vine plants and snake plants on the wall and light fixtures. Its a really cool look. I enjoyed this place. Definitely will go back if in the area. Wonderful customer service! Feels good to eat clean. read more

I love this place! I come in every week for the 4 for $20 meals. Their breakfast and lunch sandwiches are also great. ++ they do a lot of community service and giving back, plus the staff is so nice and helpful. Great add to the neighborhood read more

On Tuesday, 14 September, I ordered via the Toast app and experienced a major inconvenience. I requested a take-out order, which prompted a banner on the Toast app that cautioned me of my order being unable to process. So I deleted the original food items I had chosen, rechose other food items, and checked them into my cart to complete my order until it was successfully processed. When I got to the Court St location, the issues got worse. I went to the pick-up area and requested my order for "Kim". Upon my request, I was handed what I thought was my order but I checked before crossing the street and it was an order for "Kim S". So I headed back to receive my order. I told the same employee and he handed me an unlabeled brown bag that had one single bowl in it, which I proceeded to tell him was not my order since mine had two items. A bowl and smoothie. He then had me wait a few minutes until he could tell me that in my attempt to order via the Toast app, it processed both orders even though it stated the first order was unsuccessful on my end. So he explains I can have either order since the food wasn't finished. 15 minutes go by since arriving, he comes back and explains that I have to take both orders now since they were both made. However, I arrived on time and was not made aware of this error until 5 minutes before leaving. Upon further inspection, my bowl did not include the correct tomatoes. I asked for sun-dried tomatoes and it was prepared with whole baby tomatoes. Tuesday afternoon, I left with two orders of food and the chips from one of the orders were also missing. This experience was absolutely horrible. I was on an important call while dealing with all these issues when I simply wanted to pick up my food quickly. I am not asking for anything but to have the staff members at your establishment be a bit more diligent and have them call to confirm order changes, possible errors, etc. I realize the Toast app orders are not your fault however the in-person guessing game for which order was correct is absolutely an employee error. It is a shame to have dealt with this the very first time I ordered food online with the business. I had only previously ordered smoothies. Hope this isn't a common occurrence. My email to the business is attached below. read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - Hope this isn't a common occurrence. Here is my email to the business that got no reply. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What can I say about this spot? Nothing but good things you can order for vegan's vegetarians or just everyone in general they have something for everyone. An amazing spot to eat inside as well as in the back a gorgeous outside area that is relaxing and comfortable all the staff as welcoming and go above and beyond greeting their customers assisting the customers as well as leaving. Amazing little notes like this. I will continue to visit this location and have even invited many of my coworkers who now have become great fans to enjoy various different eating options. Come check it out. read more

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I walked pass "Brain Food" twice as I was looking to grab a nice breakfast after working overnight. Quick backstory-I was actually headed to another cafe but because of a gas leak I chose to walk around the neighborhood in search of a place to dine-in. When I walked in I was warmly greeted by Yoni who happily made suggestions and described them in great detail. Off bat I noticed Yoni possessed impeccable people skills and professionalism. He also went on to explain how BF was able to stay afloat because of the contributions made by an awesome organization named Rethink. Between hearing Yoni speak of how the humble boss of BF gives back to the commnunity every Wednesday by serving hot meals, the Fugees playing on the speakers, and the relaxing, eye-catching patio I was sold. The dish I enjoyed was the called the Chorizo breakfast bowl. It contained a little kick, chorizo, green peppers onions, sweet potatoes and tofu. It was very flavorful and light. The chef Angel put two hearts into that meal. I will gladly come back to BF. The Wonderful Employees, great food and the ambiance really made my day especially as we continue to battle with the pandemic. I hope BF continues to feel bellies and break the bank(s). read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - This patio is calling you. Pick up. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love the service and the guy Johnny that works at the front is super nice - gives off a very positive vibe. Also the entire establishment is very impressive. They have a back garden that is truly beautiful and a very quiet place to work. They also have free WiFi for customers. I'm very happy I found this place and would highly recommend it. Also they have gluten free and vegan snacks and food. That's also a plus for me because I'm vegan and gluten free. read more

Brain Food The Smart Kitchen - Back garden seating area - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great and healthy food when you're watching your calories and trying toake healthier choices. I had the Thai peanut bowl with tofu and spiral veggies. Perfect for my Noom program and tasty! read more

The service was amazing! I ordered a matcha protein shake and it is so delicious definitely worth it

I was so excited about this place. Many positives including healthy food, a nice outdoor garden. Unfortunately, their customer service is terrible. They forgot to add hummus and pita chips to my mediterranean salad delivery, and instead of bringing them or refunding me, they would only offer a $.69 credit for my next visit. The guy on the phone was argumentative: "that's not a large part of the salad". Not a way to treat customers and I won't be going back. read more

I really enjoyed what I got from brain food. I've been multiple times and tried many of their smoothies and bowls. The service is fast and friendly, and considering how much healthy food can be, their prices are right. Make sure to try their matcha latte too! read more

This place is my go to, I eat from here almost every day. The food is delicious and well prepared. The workers are amazing, super polite, professional and friendly. I would recommend this place if you're looking for healthy delicious food with great service. read more

Operationally this place does not work. The machines never work and the employees are not accommodating. Won't be coming back!

Very good food and great staff ,Kala in particular always a welcoming smile. I recommend this place to all of my friends. Malcolm read more

I was happy to see a healthy and vibrant spot open up on Court st. Sadly, the customer service experience was pretty awful. I was the only person in the space and I ordered a smoothie. After waiting 20 minutes I asked when it would be ready and was told there were no bananas. I guess there was no intention of making the smoothie, but they didn't want to tell me? Anyway, I want you all to do well so I hope you can improve your service! read more

I have been working in this area for 15 years and Brain Food is the place that we have all needed. The staff is great and Johnny, the manager, is the best. He is very attentive to all customers and makes each visit very welcoming. The food is wonderful. I have had almost every sandwich on the menu and they are all great tasting and you can tell they are made with fresh quality foods. The juices and smoothies are also great. I have enjoyed many during this hot summer. If you don't want to order from the menu, there is a wide variety of drinks, and healthy snacks to purchase. Let me also say that Brain Food is very affordable. This really is a great place and I highly recommend you visit. You won't be disappointed! read more