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    Cafe Mogador

    4.4 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Sita P.

    Reservation recommended! Dined on a Monday afternoon and it was packed, waited about 20 mins for a table. Quick and friendly service. The non alcoholic drinks were great, so was their special cardamom hot toddy! For app we got the halloumi I which was a small portion, very tasty! They offer a breakfast & lunch menu till 4 I had the chicken kabob entree which came with rice and cabbage, it was the perfect lunch portion. Chicken was very juicy. My friend has the falafel sandwich and fries, the fries needed to be crispier, falafel was good. The Moroccan eggs were not spicy at all as listed on menu but they were good, a lighter portion. By 5pm the restaurant had cleared out. Nice ambiance, beautiful enclosed patio area in the back. Seats in front while you wait and ample seating at bar.

    Laura P.

    What a cute fun place! There is a patio area in the back that was enclosed. They also had a bar. Only two stalls for restroom so there was a wait each time. Reservation definitely recommended for the restaurant, but waitlist wasn't too bad. We put our name on a list and waited about 20 min. I came here for a girls brunch with two of my friends. We ordered coffee, two mocktails drinks and the cardamom hot toddy, which were really good. For an app, the table got halloumi, which as a small portion, but tasty. My friend ordered the chicken kebab entree, which is really enjoyed and was a large portion. My other friend ordered the falafel pita and fries. The fries were seasoned nicely but could have been crispier. She liked the pita and falafel. I ordered the Moroccan eggs with beef and lamb sausage. It was not spicy at all as mentioned on the menu. It was good but tasted like poached eggs in tomato sauce. Gluten free bread was good and the potatoes were crispy.

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    Christian Z.

    My wife and I love coming here for our monthly brunch date after dropping off our kid. The space is large and can accommodate a last minute reservation. The food is flavorful and consistently good. She loves their shakshuka and I enjoy their pita, spreads, falafel.

    Adela M.

    I came here with friends for a casual dinner. The location is ideal and the space is warm, dark, and friendly. The staff is super friendly and they made lots of great recommendations. We ordered a bunch of food to share and I enjoyed the majority of the food but none it it wowed me. The food was great and consistent across the board, there wasn't anything that was terrible but there wasn't anything that was a standout either. I would come back and try other options.

    Mousse
    Matthew N.

    Beautiful everything. The food presentation, the decor, the outdoor patio, the drinks, even the bathroom! The food was very good but portions are small. Definitely order one more dish than you think you need. However, each dish is well made and tasty, and looks so nice! The inside dining area can be noisy, especially on the weekends. However the outdoor patio looked Alittle more peaceful. We had a great experience and would come back (but expect to pay above average prices)!

    Lamb Shank Couscous
    Tiffany H.

    Sometimes the best dining experiences happen by chance. We didn't have a reservation, but thanks to a last-minute no-show, we were seated right away, lucky doesn't even begin to cover it. The evening started with a glass of blanc de blanc, crisp and celebratory, setting just the right tone. The food exceeded expectations: a melt-off-the-bone lamb shank served with perfectly seasoned rice, and a beautifully prepared duck confit, rich and satisfying without being overwhelming. Both dishes balanced comfort with refinement. Service was smooth and attentive, never rushed, and the atmosphere added to the sense that we had stumbled into something special. What could have been an ordinary night turned into one of those meals you remember for all the right reasons.

    Sheynelle S.

    I love this place. It's the quintessential cafe in Brooklyn. The ambience, the staff and food are all great. The food is incredibly flavored. I randomly walked by midweek during lunch and decided to dine by myself here. Even during midweek it was pretty busy. The staff was attentive and kind. You definitely have to try it once, you'll be back!

    Bastilla, salad, and lamb kefta. Dinner with my daughter's friends from Lanier and Lamar
    Helene S.

    Friendship. Always love visiting my daughter in Brooklyn. So fun to be able to also eat dinner with several of her friends from middle school in Houston! It is amazing how many of her friends and cousins now live in the five boroughs!! Cafe Mogador was a fairly central location to meet for dinner. Love the Moroccan menu. I had the Bastilla. What is Bastilla? Bastilla is a sweet and savory meat pie from North Africa. Layers of phyllo dough enclose a filling of seasoned chicken, almonds, and onions. The phyllo dough is dusted with cinnamon and powdered sugar for a sweet and savory taste. Interestingly, I made this once at a cooking class. It is sooo delicious. The Bastilla was paired with a garden salad filled with beets. My favorite! Our table also got a lebna appetizer with pita. The lamb kabobs with rice were also a hit. My vegetarian daughter had a veggie curry special. So nice to be able to have a wonderful dinner seeing my daughter and her friends and hear about all of their wonderful experiences. Thanks for a delicious meal to celebrate life.

    Pita, labneh and eggplant
    Jessica M.

    One of my new favorite places in Williamsburg! The interior is dark, moody but comfortable. Feels like a nice neighborhood cafe. The service was attentive but not overbearing. The food! Wow, I was so impressed. I got the babaganoush to start which was delicious. The pita was a great accompaniment. The lamb tagine Casablanca style was incredible. So flavorful, fell off the bone, so delicious. The couscous was fluffy and the sauce was incredible. Good value for the price too. Went back a few nights later and needed a little bite so I got the eggplant with tahini-- absolutely delicious, and labneh with zaatar. Also very good! The pot of green tea was lovely too. Overall love this place and will come back again and again.

    Blackened zahatar chicken and Moroccan Fish Tagine
    Liz B.

    Came here on a Friday at 7PM and tried to get outdoor seating because it was beautiful out but they didn't have any open so my friends and I sat inside which was not super packed. They told us we only had an hour and a half but the food and drinks took so long to get to us that we were there past that limit. We all shared the babaganoush (9/10 was really good but such a a small portion which came with pita), watermelon feta salad (8/10 refreshing but there were only 7 watermelon pieces), calamari (7/10 it was good but nothing memorable but the garlic bread it came with was really good), fish tagine (7/10 well cooked and slightly spicy sauce - but the couscous was 10/10 so good!), and the blackened zahatar chicken specialty (8/10 the chicken was cooked perfectly and had a lot of flavor but it seemed like it was fried?) Overall kinda small portions and slow service (for drinks and food) but it tasted good!

    Greek Salad
    Yarn Y.

    The place itself is really nice with really pretty decor , service is good . As for the food ...that's a different story . We came for lunch and here's what we had : 1) Moroccan Benedict - it was ok but not great . The accompanying "salad" is a couple pieces of lettuce . The tomatoes on the muffin are just not enough so they can make a difference (3.6/5) 2) hummus platter - very disappointing hummus . Just not tasty and the texture was not smooth enough (2.8/5) 3) Greek salad - it was ok , but a little small . Again, a little more generosity would make wonders (3.5/5) We also ordered labne which was smooth and yummy (3.7/5) A little disappointing considering all the great reviews the place has

    Edwin R.

    Really great dishes here. Got the Labne, tabbouleh, Kafta and a yogurt marinated chicken. Staff are friendly and all the food here was delicious. The restaurant is quite cute with a cozy outdoor space in the back as well.

    Arabic Salad
    Leyang Z.

    Had dinner in this Moroccan restaurant during my recent visit to NYC. Cafe Mogador have two branches in New York, one in Williamsburg and another in East Village. I went to the one in Williamsburg not only because it was easier to reserve a table but also because I planned to walk around the neighborhoods nearby before dinner. The restaurant offers a wide range of small dishes (starters). The mains are Couscous, Tajine and grilled things, with a choice of meats/veg. The meat for Couscous and Tajine are prepared in the same way; the only difference is that for Tajine it came with some broth but not veggie. I ordered the Lamb shank couscous, Arabic salad first. Both the salad and lamb were very good. The meat was very tender. The caramelized onion on top of it and the raisins added some refreshing sweetness to this huge, meaty stuff. However, there was too little veggie on the side: only two pieces of zucchini, two pieces of cabbage leaves, half fingerling carrot, one piece of pumpkin. So I ordered the Pickled red cabbage. Was OK. Could be more sour. Complimentary pita tasted cheap, almost identical to the Angel Bakery pita sold in Whole Foods. I asked the server and he told me that the pita was indeed not homemade.

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    Does Café Mogador serve wine?

    Yes they do!

    Will they serve the dinner menu tagine for brunch if you order it?

    Is it halal?

    No it isn't

    Do they have bellydancing while you dine?

    Noooo

    Does the outside seating currently have heat lamps? And is it actually warm?

    Is it easy to find parking?

    You can easily park under the bqe and walk about 10/15 min or look for street parking

    Is the food halal?

    No they had several varieties of food. I think mainly American; i.e. on the menu they had ribs as an entree and butternut squash soup as appetizer.

    Do they only have the brunch menu during the weekend?

    No. Regular lunch and breakfast menu are available.

    Is this place better for brunch or dinner?

    Oh my this is a very tough question!!! Because the brunch foods are delicious and the tagines at dinner time are delicious too.… Read more

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    4.2(2.3k reviews)
    1.4 miEast Village, Alphabet City
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    MY FAVORITE!! My friend and I went here for dinner and holy moly, I don't think I've ever loved a…read morerestaurant more. This is officially my new go to spot and I'm going to be telling everyone about it. I got there right at our reservation time, but the uptown trains had completely stopped and my friend had to walk all the way from Canal St to the East Village. It took her about 30 minutes to get there (), but the staff were so kind about it. They never made me feel uncomfortable or pressured to order while I waited, which I really appreciated. I did end up ordering a couple things so there would be food on the table when she arrived. We got the za'atar fries and the falafel with tahini and pita. Delishhhh For our mains, my friend got the chicken kebab which looked fantastic, and I got the veggie couscous bowl. It was unbelievable. It tasted exactly like the couscous my mom and safta made when I was growing up, even down to the broth being served with it. Eating it honestly made me feel like I was six years old again. This was one of my favorite meals as a kid and I haven't had it like that in so long, so I was so happy to find a place that does it this well. The vegetables were perfect with zucchini, butternut squash, cauliflower, and chickpeas, and I loved the addition of raisins and onions. Everything was also really reasonably priced for what you get. The energy in the restaurant was great and I loved that they have hooks for coats so you're not crammed at the table with jackets and bags. Overall just such a fantastic experience. This is easily my new favorite restaurant in the city and I cannot wait to come back.

    We ordered delivery, so I'm not sure how the food would compare if we ate in restaurant. I also…read morecan't speak to the service and ambiance. My favorite dish was definitely the chicken tagine with the lemon and olive sauce. The chicken was very juicy, and the flavors were unique. I also liked the couscous and the veggies in it, although the chicken was a little on the dry side. The chicken grill was quite juicy too, just a little less flavorful. The greek salad and dips were also solid, but didn't stand out as much as the other dishes.

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    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    2.9 miPark Slope
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    The food was amazing. Had the Jerusalem breakfast (formerly known as the Israeli breakfast) and the…read morelamb shawarma terracotta. The lamb was a balance of sweet and savory. The presentation in a terracotta dish with a baked dough cover added to the appeal. Great place for a Friday afternoon celebration with attentive service.

    Miriam has always been great, we've been coming here for 4 years, but they keep changing the menu…read more Every time we come now it's different which I understand to a certain extent but we also come for the dishes we love. My husband LOVED the burek, but then they totally changed it and now it's just gone. The food is still delicious, but unpredictable of what we can / will order. The new space is beautiful and open and airy, but sadly the service has dipped. This place used to be almost too fast, we were in and out and we consistently knew we could come here and get out in a very timely manner. But now I literally had to flag down our waitress and I still didn't get her attention, another waitress came over to help us get our check. We also didn't get checked on at all, luckily our food was good and right. The table next to us didn't get greeted for water or anything so they had to flag down the guy delivering food to get a waitress. I thinkkk it may be because the wait staff is servicing here and the location next store but it's really impacted the experience. Totally understand that a lot of places are understaffed, but we've never experienced this before Miriam we love you, but pleaseeeeee stop changing the menu.

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