Cafe Alula, a locally owned vegetarian cafe in the heart of Greenpoint. From the outside appearance it looks like your typical hipster establishment but when you go inside and see their in-depth Mediterranean menu and coffee selection, you'll soon realize that this is a foodie & coffee lovers dream cafe. Everything on the food menu is Lebanese inspired and vegetarian friendly! The attention to detail with their food gives this place 5 out of 5 stars! Since the menu is a genuine Lebanese - the items may be unfamiliar but I really encourage you to talk to the owner Tony (he's always wearing a beanie and has a mustache) and ask him what you should get. He'll ask some general questions about your preferences and he'll come up with something SPOT ON, Every time! Just trust him! But if you're shy - the schwarma is always a safe bet! I typically never write this long of a review but sometimes a find a place that really is worth sharing!!! read more

One of the worst place. Stay away. Very rude waitress. They have wifi and not sharing. The beverage is ok. Avoid this place. So many nicer places around. The morning lady is super super rude. Not respect for foreigners. Even going to the restroom, she's yelling at consumers. read more

Cafe Alula - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this spot. Just several blocks away from where we live. I always get the eggplant sandwich. It's packed full of hearty egg and other goodness. Every bite is just delicious and the ingredients taste so fresh. Decor-wise, I love the Moroccan touches, which make it feel welcoming and warm. Excited to try the other dishes soon! read more

Cafe Alula - Baked Falafel Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Enjoyed a delicious and chill lunch at Cafe Alula this weekend. We ate in the peaceful backyard garden. I loved my fattoush and side of labneh and za'atar pita. I highly recommend spreading the labneh on the freshly baked za'atar bread! The menu has many other tempting options (e.g., mushroom shwarma!) so looking forward to coming back to try more! read more

Every time I go here I regret it. They are just so unpleasant. There are so many other places in the area with friendly and nice staff. And, I work in the service industry as well so it takes a lot for me to write a bad review. I know it doesn't matter but -ew gross be nicer to your customers. read more

Food was so delicious and the price was so fair for the food. great ambiance and very friendly staff! read more

Cafe Alula - We got smoked salmon sandwich, banana cake, Baked Falafel Bowl, and Egg & Cheese sandwich. - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Super cute spot near the end of Franklin. I'm generally pretty indifferent to brunch or breakfast food, but they have some really great lebanese options here. I had the halloumi and egg, and the baked falafel bowl. The flavors were excellent, but the bread was especially fantastic. I've never actually been inside (Covid), but it looks cute and they're always crazy nice and smiley when I stop by. Sidenote: I made the mistake of ordering online thinking it would be easier for them, but you still need to wait in the line, and they probably lost money on the deal, so don't do that. read more

Great place great food, nice back yard and very good service! Avocado salad so good and also the egg&cheese read more

The most amazing, tastiest, healthy food I can find, and it all has so much flavor! I am a huge fan of their Rose Matcha Latte, they use high-quality ceremonial grade matcha and a homemade rose syrup! The halloumi egg sandwich is amazing and they offer gluten-free bread options too. The warm veg bowl is my go-to as well, and even their homemade croissants are incredible, especially the zaatar one. I love that the owners are often present and are so friendly and engaging. HIGHLY RECOMMEND everyone comes here! They have a takeout window during this virus outbreak and they are still offering delivery. XX read more

Food is great but unfortuntely I have to give them only 3 stars because of bad experiences I have had with deliveries. If you order within the 2 hour prior they close you must likely: a) not get your food b) get your food very late c) get an incomplete/ bad quality meal I really love this place but it is a shame that they stop paying attention to their quality at the end of the day. I would much rather prefer them to say they are 'closed for deliveries' intead of sending an incomplete/poor meal. read more

I can't fathom giving this establishment anything less than five stars, the food is absolute amaze. fresh, unique and loaded with flavor, it's no wonder this place had a line halfway down the block. was certainly worth the wait! read more

Used to be great. But came after covid and food was decidedly worse and people seem to care less :( sad

Love this neighborhood spot! The falafel salad is amazing as is their smoked salmon sandwich. If you're coming for a coffee make sure to try the halloumi croissant with it - perfect combo. There is usually a line around lunch time but haven't had any issues with finding a seat in the front seating on the street or the back garden. I love the rose lemonade and they've also got a solid cold brew. The bill can come with a bit of a sticker shock when you start adding drinks to items that run you between $12-15 dollars but I've found the quality of food to be worth it. read more

Good flavors (mostly) but overpriced. Falafel is not that great! Lol. Shawarma is good. Side of potatoes are ridiculously portioned. read more

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Hidden in the depths of hard-to-reach Greenpoint, Cafe Alula is a gem in the rough, with a lovely indoor space and gorgeous outdoor backyard patio. What's better than the space is the food. This was easily some of the best Mediterranean grub I've had in New York. It was hard deciding what to order because everything sounded amazing - they have a veg-friendly menu chocked full with salads, sandwiches/wraps, bowls, etc. - but I opted for the baked falafel bowl, complete with delicious roasted vegetables on a bed of rice, served with dolmas (my favorite). I also got the rose lemonade, which was less sweet than expected but refreshing nonetheless. It was a beautiful, wholesome meal that I would easily trek back out to Greenpoint for, especially to enjoy the outdoor seating area while it's still nice out. read more

Cafe Alula - Baked Falafel Bowl and rose lemonade - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Response to the review from Neuraili M. I was in line behind this guy and he's flat-out lying about his encounter with the woman working at Alula. I'm the guy in the pink sweatshirt in his photo. I'm a daily regular, and the guy in front of me walked inside the cafe and was asked to order from the sidewalk like everyone else. He completely lost it, saying he wanted to talk with the owner who happened to be outside. He was directed to the owner and declined to go speak with him, instead saying he would leave a bad Yelp review. I just checked, and indeed he did. Really sad that someone would resort to calling an establishment prejudice just because you're asked to follow their COVID rules. read more

This small cafe was very cute and the food was amazing. We came for lunch and it was a bit of a challenge to find a table. After we placed our order, we had to walk towards the back outdoor area which was pretty small but great atmosphere. We ordered the Za'atar Avocado toast and the eggplant sandwich. I wanted to try the halloumi crossiant; however, it was sold out. If you want to try the halloumi crossiant then the earlier you come the better. Please let me know how it is if anyone tried it. The presentation of the Za'atar Avocado toast was amazing and the taste was amazing as well. I believe that the toast is the most important part and it passed my expectations. I would recommend giving this a try. On the other hand, I did not like the eggplant sandwich. I felt the flavor was overpowering. I am not sure if this is just me but this is how I felt after a few bites. read more

Cafe Alula - Za'atar Avocado Toast & Eggplant Breakfast Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Halwa latte was super delicious . Around the corner from my place I'll be back to try more. Very inventive dishes here. Friendly service.

Hands down the best brunch spot in the NYC area. I've been here a couple of times and I always have such a hard time choosing 1-2 items-- I always end up picking a handful. There are so many options! The food is fresh, plated beautifully, and delicious. The coffee is also great. The space is cute and very cozy( probably not a great spot for a big group). read more

Cafe Alula - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm so happy I tried this place out! The food is delicious. It kind of reminds me of Batata in Windsor Terrace, Bk. I look forward to returning. read more

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Delicious authentic Lebanese food, good service. Multiple great vegan options. The coffee special drinks are also good (rosemary beet cortado?? YES). The interior is super cute and cozy, but for covid they're currently takeout or outdoor dining only - the outdoor dining area is also very cute and seems well distanced. I've eaten here a few times and have been very satisfied every time - highly recommend! read more

Everything here is good, from the baked treats on the counter to the bowls and sandwiches. I am so glad to have such a delicious Mediterranean option available. I working my way through the whole menu but I have had the haloumi and harissa breakfast sandwich, which is very tasty and not spicy; the eggplant breakfast sandwich, red lentil bowl, and cauliflower shwarma. All were truly scrumptious. I have no complaints here except that sometimes the pita sandwiches are a little bit messy. If they have croissants on the counter when you go, GET ONE, THEY ARE UNREAL. There is also a cute backyard. read more

Cafe Alula - Halloumi & Harissa Egg Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cute spot to have a lunch at. I went there with my coworkers and we had such a great time. The back is an open area , with trees covering the area for shade. The food is delicious, I had a curry bowl, and the dip trip. The bread, hummus , and vegetables was worth the walk from our work place. There's AC, water once you come in, and a pretty big menu to choose from. Definitely a spot to drop by and grab a bite from, will definitely be coming here again. read more

So at first you might hear the description. Lebanese cafe and think that could be alright. I'll stop in some time, but but not something you imagine will be a staple. Then you walk in one day and look at the menu and say hmm there are lots of things here I could eat. Then you order and the woman working the register is nice. You notice some baked goods on the counter that look really good. Then you walk out back and find a lovely little back yard. Your food will soon arrive on nice dishes. Then of course you eat the food. So good. So bright, so fresh. And it probably then only occurs to you that this place has no meat on the menu (they have some fish) Soon of course you find yourself a regular both in person and via Caviar delivery. Basically everything I've had is good but I can specifically endorse. The cauliflower shawarma Falafel Vegetable Tangine The muhammara sandwich Many of the other rice bowls and salads Many of the baked goods. read more

I've been living in Greenpoint for a year now and this is the best cafe in the area, hands down! The coffee is excellent, the food is delicious and the staff are lovely! It's so nice to walk into a shop and be welcomed with a genuine smile and brilliant service. It's not that common anymore. The owners obviously know what they're doing! Congrats on creating my favorite place in Greenpoint! read more

Very cute cafe in Greenpoint with lots of Mediterranean dishes! I came here today to do some work and ordered the Hummus & Egg Bowl as well as a Flat White and croissant. The hummus bowl was very filling and flavorful and included pita chips. read more

Cafe Alula - Hummus & Egg Bowl, Flat White, Croissant @sandytann - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Wow incredible food, beautiful atmosphere and back patio. Even the plates out food was served on were beautiful. Got the halloumi and egg as a bowl and it was soooo good read more

Excellent spot in Greenpoint for coffee and food. Food is super clean and tasty at a really good price. Highly recommend the hummus avocado bowl and adding smoked salmon. read more

absolutely love that i stumbled on this spot as i'm not typically this far over on franklin. we almost never pass it up now & go out of our way to eat here when in gpoint/wburg. so far we're stuck on their amazing tuna & falafel but have tried a couple of other things {like the chia pudding!} which have also been delicious. highly recommend read more

Excellent food! Definitely recommend the mushroom shawarma and fattoush salad with grilled Halloumi. Staff was VERY friendly and helpful, especially the adorable girl that worked the window (think Amy Winehouse!) Enjoyed our food and Rose lemonade in their lovely back garden. Can't wait to back! read more

I look forwards coming to alula every time I get the chance. The food is out of this world and everyone that works here treat you like family. Also the vibe is chill af read more

This place is amaaaaazing. The food is SO good. Everything is homemade from scratch and you can taste the love. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I feel at home here. Highly recommend! read more

New vegetarian cafe of my dreams (I'm not even vegetarian)! I've walked by this cafe a few times, but having other local coffee places I didn't give it a chance until two days ago. What a great decision that was. I had the mushroom and egg toast and it was top notch. My friend had the avocado, labneh, za'atar sandwich which was also stellar. This is my new favorite neighborhood spot. Can't wait to try the bowls, and all the other items on the menu. read more

Epic, just totally epic. Best coffe/croissant/breakfast/lunch/snack spot in Greenpoint. LOVE. read more

Highly recommend the Indian curry bowl, it was full of flavor & delicious. Also recommend their blossom tea & matcha lattes! read more

Cafe Alula - Indian coconut curry bowl & Mediterranean bowl - Cafes Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was happy to find this little gem for lunch. The peanut tumeric and red lentil bowls were terrific. Cortado was top notch. read more

I recently relocated to Greenpoint (temporarily) and this was one of the first places I stopped in the morning to try out a breakfast item. Their croissants are amazing! They have four different flavors. I've tried the almond, chocolate and za'atar and they've all been fresh and still warm. The place always has people in line. Looking forward to trying some of their other items. read more

Sooo good! I'm not vegetarian but I really enjoyed my sandwich and Kambucha. Really nice terrace!

Delicious and large menu which accommodates many preferences. Unpretentious vibes and tasty savory eats for any time of the day.

Super good food and very nice people. Small spot, but worth it. 100% coming back. There's a nice patio area that looks good for the warm weather. The breakfast wrap was AH-mazing. read more