This place is a hidden gem. The ambience was incredible and the food was tasty. Most importantly, the owner and the employees were so sweet, we engaged in a highly intelligent conversation about life . I enjoyed the music, the playlist was hitting! To sum it up, I felt like I shared a meal with family. I literally said to my over driver, the restaurant was like eating at my uncle's house. read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Cornmeal Crusted Catfish Mac and Cheese Potato Salad you - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Keenan and his family were warm and welcoming on a Sunday afternoon. My meal of catfish and grits was delicious and was served promptly. Add in a cocktail and a few tasty desserts and I have all the reason I need to return to Cheri's again. read more

The food here was an amazing way to start our morning. We sat outside with the nice breeze and some shade to enjoy the peace. The fried chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The grits and the biscuits paired well with the protein and the eggs. Our server Keenan was very friendly and helpful, he took the time to get to know us and make us feel welcomed. Will definitely be back! read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came to add a picture but I must comeback to try other options on the menu. I really enjoyed the music playing anf the small but intimate atmosphere. I will be back. read more

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Randomly selected this restaurant for brunch and it was a win. I was so pleased with the service, ambiance and food. The server was amazing, funny, and very personable. The complimentary cornbread that they give on the table was very delicious, not dry, moist and perfectly sweet. I had the jazzy mimosa and a tequila lemonade both very refreshing and tasty. Now for the star of the show the steak and eggs I must say might be the best I've had it was juicy, tender, and well seasoned I was blown away. My friend had the fried salmon with grits, man and cheese and greens also a must. The salmon was perfectly fried tender on the inside nice flavor. The grits were also really good and I didn't even add cheese. Mac and cheese very cheesy and flavorful. They have a nice backyard ready for spring. Great for events and groups. I will definitely be coming back here. read more

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Stopped here after service on Sunday to grab a bite to eat before going to an afternoon service at another church and the service was quick, fast, delightful. As soon as we sat down our server came to our table and we made him aware of our time limitations and the need to get in and out in thirty minutes. He took our order and within 10 minutes our order was at the table. I had cheesy grits, fried whiting, and salad with lemonade and hubby had Carolina chicken wings, sweet potatoes, collard greens, and Mac n Cheese. Everything was delicious. I'm just sorry I couldn't savor the flavor because I had to woof my food down in ten minutes to get to my next stop. What a darn shame. Nonetheless, we do plan to come back when we are not under such time constraints and totally take our time to enjoy the food. read more

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I haven't been to Cheri's in 4 years so I said let me bring my son for brunch for his birthday with my daughter. We had a great time as usual. Lemon drops to start I forgot to take a pic but was super strong but I'm a lightweight lol. The complimentary cornbread still on point drizzling with icing we placed order for the table being greedy lol. I opted for the catfish and grits my favorite still tasty no complaints at all. My son had the steak and eggs with cheese and grits he enjoyed as well. My daughter had the waffles with the peach cobbler she loved it. Overall great experience and exceptional customer service and we ended we Tequila shots again I'm a lightweight lol. Music always in my age range thanks read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - This catfish and cheese grits babeeee - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Was here a few months ago for take-out dinner. Got the fried catfish dinner (2 sides) w/ mac and cheese and house salad + arnold palmer drink + carrot cake slice. I came an hour before close so didn't expect theee most fresh food. Got a good dinner but I just know it'd hit way harder if I was there earlier. The piece of catfish was FAT. fried perfectly, crisssspy, needed way more seasoning though. I know the mac would have been amazing if it was hot/fresh. Wouldn't get the house salad again but I digress.. their carrot cake was so damn good. Love how they made it with long shredded carrot pieces. not saccharine, just decadent. The employees inside were so upbeat and friendly -- they made me feel very welcome! read more

The food was delicious, garlic wings, you can taste the seasoning in every bite. Mac and cheese, was seasoned through and cheesy. The shrimp was very good and the salmon croquettes, it had a southern flavor. Service was awesome, the owner and her daughter in-law were pleasant. Ambiance was warm and welcoming, the music was great! Thanks for the Playlist My husband and I will be back! read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Pretty decent spot for brunch. The food is great! My whiting-fired fish and grits were amazing. My cousin had the fried chicken and it was nicely fried/seasoned. The only thing I would recommend is elevating the drinks. read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Crispy Fried Whiting - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I would not recommend or come back to this business. Last night i had plans to go to a restaurant but it was a long wait and their kitchen closed in 1hr. We didn't so check out Cheri's, it's been on my check out list for a very long time, and the reviews & food looked good. We arrive, and entered, I thought there was a faint smell of urine but my man said it just smelled like old people, there was table eating. We asked for a table for 2, the lady went to the back and came back and said they were actually closing. I told her online it said they closed at 10pm (it was 9pm), she said "I know but we were slow today and decided to pack up". its the Friday of Memorial Day weekend! I can't with trying to support BOB! We went to Altar not too far away which 10/10 drinks, IMPECCABLE service, and great food! read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - How empty it was. - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love Cheri's. We live in the area and we have now made this spot a go to for special occasions and even when we feel the need. The waiter is always so attentive and gracious. I forgot his name but he is really sooo sweet. Thank you being an upstanding black owned business read more

This place is such a hidden gem!!! All of the food taste delicious and authentic. It's real soul food that comes to your table freshly made and piping hot. My only regret is that I didn't get an alcoholic drink. The fruit punch was layered and delicious, not kiddy punch. They have a full bar too. My favorite are a 3 way tie between the fried chicken, Mac and cheese, and collard greens. The staff was working hard. They were fun, friendly, and very attentive. I will absolutely be back. read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Southern Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Candied Yams - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Music in the patio was from a free radio with more commercials than music which killed the mood. Would have been better with no music. Indoor they were playing some great 90s classics. In the patio, sad old moldy flowers were clumsily plopped in the umbrella holes of the table which added a unwanted and uncomfortable eating situation (they encroach on your plate). We started with beverages. If you like hawaiin koolaid or tang like childhood treats then the "mimosa" is something to try. The lemonade tasted old and flat. When the food came out everything looked good but that's where pleasantries end. The fried food, even though was not oily, were placed on a bed of lettuce which had several wilted/mushy greens. My fish although perfectly breaded and fried didn't have much flavor. My mac was sad looking from being premade way waaay ahead of time and cold from not being kept warm. I reheated it at home but sadly it too didn't have much flavor. The collards greens were tasty but severely sweet. It helped add some type flavor to the fish. My partner said the same applies for the chicken, although it was perfectly cooked it had no flavor at all. Overall I'm glad I came in but it is definitely not something I'm too pleased to have wasted money on when I left so utterly unsatisfied from all the blandness. read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Patio - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wish we were able to try the food here as we traveled all the way from Long Island but without notice on the front door or anything online the restaurant was closed due to a special order. Although we appreciate her calling back ( after the second call) it still would've been nice to have something on the door well after 12pm especially since we weren't the only ones waiting outside. Can't speak for the food and wish we could leave 5 starts because the food looked beautiful online but better communication would be appreciated for the future. read more

Overall rating: 4.4 Average rating seems accurate. When I went there was a line waiting for it to be open around 10 or 11. I went on a Saturday. I was excited for some southern food, but I didn't like the grits. That said, I really liked the vibe! And the bartender was very nice. I also didn't like the spinach artichoke dip or the bacon. I did like the French toast! But was it my favorite? No. No, it wasn't. Looking at these other food pictures & I'd be open to trying it again with some other dishes. If I'm in the area. Likely won't be seeking it out. Recommend giving it a try. Just don't recommend the things I ordered. read more

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What a beautiful visit! I found this place on Yelp, and I'm glad I went. Service was kind and prompt, and the music was nostalgic! Now onto the food, I had the whiting and grits with a spinach side salad along with a rum punch. Oh and an appetizer of the lollipop lamb chops! Everything was delicious from beginning to end. I can't wait to go back! read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Just left paying 40 bucks for raw croquettes, dry mac and cheese and a hot beer, even after I said I was okay without once it was brought out with a glass of ice. Had a bite of my friend's cobbler which was good and the biscuits they brought out were alright too. Too high of a price for so many errors though. Maybe it's new? Music was good and the server was nice but I wish she had listened to me when I said no thank you to the beer. read more

The food was absolutely amazing. I dream about the fish and specialty grits (peach cobbler grits). The service was great attentive and told my friend and I about the secret grits and history about the restaurant. The restaurant is small very intimate but the ambiance was nice. I can't wait to visit again. read more

This was my second time here, and like the first - the service was great. It's like I'm visiting family for soul food dinner on a Sunday. Super warm and friendly! Let's talk food. The lobster tails were delicious. They were a good alternative to the catfish that I was hoping for. So it may be safe to say that it is also delicious. However, I wouldn't say the same for my sides. While tasty, they weren't that "I was just cooked today" type of vibe. It's the goodness of the seasoning that made it still very tasty. I'll take the tails but keep the sides, except for the day that they're cooked. Once again, the service was so great - warm and attentive. The only other no for me would be the plastic utensils for serving and drinking. All of this aside, I will definitely return. read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Candied Yams, Kale and Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Fried Lobster Tails. - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The yellow rice taste like Goya, the greens taste like vinegar, the salmon was ok but could have used fresh salmon not the one in the pack frozen! The guys smoking in the back yard close to where we was eating should have never been. If your chillin at ya girls house and that's the meal ok. All those powder seasonings nahhhh. They trying I get it try better tho. I cook people go to events eat the food ask who cooked this I get around by word of mouth. The prices were just to high. No soda, fresh garlic is better than garlic in a jar the take is different completely cooking is an art. Someone like myself who cooks knows the difference. Yellow rice should be cooked fresh not the box my girls kinda liked it but I felt like I was home eating from my youngest trying her thing thing in the kitchen. To charge that Money I want my mouth singing. read more

The food is delicious. However there has been a strange smell both times I've been here. It's so strong I wouldn't be able to dine in. Hoping that gets fixed. But they always have available seating. read more

Before even walking into this restaurant, I had the feeling it was going to be great. We walked into a fierce DJ session by DJ Bazarro, who took me way back to the 80s with some Kraftwerk. Our lovely lady Adrienne, who took care of us was nothing but cheerful and pure positive vibes. I was disappointed when I didn't see cocktails in the menu, but pleasantly surprised when was given a verbal list of specialty cocktails. Their fruit punch was fire . As per the food, you can tell they put lots of love into making it and soulful spices. We had the shrimp Poboy with fries, the specialty omelette that was divine. And my favorite were the salmon croquettes. They also have a huge back patio were you can chill. I will for sure be coming back here with all my friends. read more

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An unplanned second visit to Cheri's Bedstuy set the tone for my future visits to this super close to home, super chill establishment. My bestest tween and I didn't feel like roaming the 'hood or hopping on the train Saturday night, but Cheri's was present and we beat the dinner crowd. My girl is picky and not big on meat, but definitely has discerning taste buds when it comes to burgers and fries. All hands on deck at Cheri's are hospitable, smiling and set the great vibe. My stinka was smiling and talkative (rare these days... usually she displays funky 13 year old energy lol). We reviewed the menus and she knew right away that she wanted a burger with fries. I ordered the mac and cheese, along with bbq shrimp, crispy wings and a rum punch. The burger and fries arrived and the burger was beautiful. After snapping a picture and admiring it, between conversation and drinks, she ate her fries and I noshed on the bbq shrimp and mac. Surprisingly, short stuff liked the mac too. She doesn't like everyone's mac and cheese (especially unbaked varieties), and helped me eat most of it. She offered me some of her fries, and they were delicious. Just as I was about to ask, I caught her taking the last bite of the burger, which was devoured faster than grease fire takes over! She said, "It's LIT!" I guess I will find out during my next visit or burger craving moment. We had a great conversation with the owner, our server, the bartender---- they're LIT and our little adventure was special, thanks to Cheri's Bedstuy. Blackcellence! read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Mac - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food here is amazing! Frankly they had us with the very first thing they put on the table, which is given to everyone for free. I would say it was slices of cornbread, but it is so much more than that! Tender, a little sweet, a little salty, just delicious!! We enjoyed everything we got! I would say save the candied yams for dessert, but the chocolate cake with praline icing was amazing! And the best iced tea I've gotten in NY in years! But honestly, the service was what made the experience! Friendly, warm, helpful, funny, without being too pushy! Go here! read more

So I had the pleasure of dining at this AMAZING establishment. Which is located in the heart of Bed Stuy. It is a family operated restaurant, a mother and her children cooking grandmas recipes. The decor is so Dope feels like a contemporary vintage design. The backyard is beautiful I can see plenty of nice summer meals here. Now the food is on a different level, and it is definitely cooked with love as well as passion. Everything on the menu is cooked fresh no microwaves in the kitchen. I love it, felt like a proper home cooked meal was being prepared for my family and myself. They start you off with delicious cornbread. OMG!!! My wife had the catfish with a side of potato salad and collard greens. When I tell you they cook with love and flavorful seasoning. They truly do. Now myself had the lamb chops, just writing this review is making my mouth all watery. I had plenty of lamb chops from many fine restaurants but none with flavor as they did at Cheri's. I also had the mac n cheese with a side of mixed vegetables. Yummy is all I can say. You can feel the love from every last bite and see the love amongst the family was just as cool. There are not many establishments I give a 5-star review too. But Cheri's Bed Stuy has now joined my 5-star list of restaurants that are a must. So kudos to you for making yummy food and cooking with LOVE!! read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great spot in Bed-Stuy. Great service, food, ambiance and music. I had the fried chicken breast and wing, the chicken was juicy inside and crunchy goodness outside. The sweet potatoes and collards/ kale we r good but I love them separately but they were still good. One of my coworkers had the catfish and ate every crumb. The other colleague had the salmon just needs a little salt but there plate was cleaned off with no remnants of food. We were checked on frequently with care and concern to make sure our visit was a pleasurable one and it most certainly was. read more

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I wish I knew what it tasted like, but alas the gate was down. Yelp said it was open, Google said it was closed, and the restaurant... Well they say nothing! No website and a minimally used Instagram page = FRUSTRATED CUSTOMERS! Please never try this place without calling first, you'll likely end up going to your Plan B anyway read more

Dropped in on a late Saturday night... Completely unplanned. Was a nice little cozy spot took a while for them to acknowledge that we were there but once they did, they were very nice and extremely pleasant food was tasty. I would definitely go there again was overall a very warm and fuzzy experience! read more

You may walk right by it with the low-key storefront but once you enter this family run business they make you feel like one of their own hospitality is excellent food is even better try to go on a nice day so you can have outside seating read more

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The service is great! Warm intimate feel. The food is good. I came for a birthday dinner. I would've loved it more if I actually liked soul food, but I think that based on everyone's response, it was a hit. The staff is funny and interactive, it was essentially a hang out-our with my party and the staff, lol. I only didn't provide 5 stars because it's not my personal cuisine of choice read more

Comfort. The vibe here is extremely relaxing, calming, easy going. All of the food is immaculate. The biscuits are warm, buttery, and moist. Let me. Tell you. About them grits. They're from heaven. They sent me and I thought about them all day. Everyday since, actually. The food was all extremely fresh too. Just made. read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Red velvet waffles and fried chicken. - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was excellent. The service was beyond superb. Open only on weekends. If you are looking for a brunch restuarant with a feel of being home in your kitchen then come here. read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Fish and Grits - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I really wanted to love this place but I didn't. It took forever to get a table. (Wasn't that crowded) Once we got a table, we didn't get any menus until maybe 15-20 mins later. Food took over an hour to come out. We got our food before our appetizer. Food wasn't worth it. I must say the collar greens were good but that's about it. Sadly .. we won't be returning. read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I woke up this morning and wanted to have brunch. I have been trying to explore my neighborhood more and found this place. I have walked/ran by it a few times and always wanted to check it out. Very intimate family owned feeling at Cheri's. The place has a huge back patio with space as well where th. The drinks are pretty strong I had the rum punch . read more

First things first, I personally believe this place has great potential. This is a newer restaurant and thought I think there are a few kinks to work out I think this place could really go somewhere. The family owned business is flooded with good service. And everyone we met was so nice. With that said, I don't know if we went at a bad time or if they were understaffed but I waited for my food for about an hour and a half before it came out. If you don't have a place to be then take the time to eat here but if you are a little impatient when it comes to timely food service. This is not your place. They did bring us a piece of their signature cornbread for waiting so I always think that shows good service. When my food did come I wasn't the most impressed. I ordered the chicken and waffles and the waffles were good but I wasn't the most impressed with the chicken. I like the vibe of the place so I hope some of the kinks this place has get resolved. I'll go back for dinner just to see if I have the same experience but for now I have to say it was a little of a struggle. Maybe next time :) read more

Cheri's Bedstuy - Southern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was Quite Jealous when My Kids went without Me a Few Months Ago so I was Oh-So-Happy to Visit on My Trip to New York... Absolutely My New Favorite Restaurant in Brooklyn... I Can't Say Enough Good Things about this Place... Small Quaint Neighborhood Gem with a Fantastic "Southern Soul" Vibe... We went for Sunday Brunch and Each Dish was More Delicious than the Next... The Rum Punch for Starters was Quite Addicting We Started with Salmon Croquettes and Mac and Cheese...and the Complimentary Cornbread Drizzled with Honey We Could have Stopped there but Thankfully We Didn't Steak and Eggs... Shrimp Po Boy... Fried Chicken and Red Velvet Waffles... But My Dish... The Shrimp and Grits... Over the Top!!! The Grits were Melt in Your Mouth Creamy like Mashed Potatoes and the Shrimp was Perfectly Seasoned...it was Outstanding!!! Our Servers Couldn't be Nicer and there was an Awesome DJ Cranking Out Great Tunes... We Left Feeling Happy Full and Super Satisfied!!! Thanks Cheri's!!! We will Definitely be Back!!! read more

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In our effort to support more small Black owned businesses, we trekked it out to Bed Stuy to have dinner at Cheri's. Cheri's dishes out classic Southern dishes: Fried catfish, fried chicken (& waffles during Brunch), and all the classic sides: mac, greens, sweet potato, mashed potato, etc. The beau got the fish. I got the chicken. We got the greens, "smashed" potatoes, and mac. I can't speak on the fish but my fried chicken was good: cooked thoroughly but still juicy, though a bit bland. The sides severely lacked flavor and freshness. The potatoes tasted sour. The greens were overly sweet (for my palate). And the mac was DRY as bone. Despite these major mishaps I still give Cheri's 2 stars for juicy chicken and a friendly and homely ambiance. I would be willing to give Cheri's another try in hopes that this was just an off Saturday night. read more

They greeted us as soon as we walked in and encouraged us to sit where we wanted. As I struggled making a choice from the enticing menu after asking for suggestions (and not receiving them because "everything on the menu is good"), old school R&B plays in the background and I'm admiring the beautiful conversation pieces on the wall. We had to get up and signal someone down to get our order taken after a while. The food took a while to come out, and there was only one other couple in the restaurant. Good thing they gave us the complimentary cornbread same time they brought out the water! I almost didn't come here because one of the reviews I read said the food lacked flavor; that's HALFWAY true. The shrimp and grits were phenomenal, but the red velvet waffles and chicken were surprisingly not as edible as I had liked it to be. First off, I came for brunch, not dessert and chewing the red velvet waffles was like biting into a red velvet cupcake. There was no waffle crunch and it was totally soft and doughy! Then, I bit into the hearty chicken and it was like kissing my best friend-- no chemistry whatsoever! I felt nothing. What happened to the flavor... the seasoning... the excitement of biting into comfort food?? I don't even eat fried chicken on a regular anymore and was slightly irritated I used my very limited set of fried chicken meal credits for this! Ahhh... The shrimp and grits are among my top 5 in bed stuy. Why? Because the shrimp is well flavored and the grits were the PERFECT texture and savory flavor with a hint of sweet. I demand equality of meal quality! Why is the shrimp and grits so good but the red velvet chicken and waffles barely got any love and nurturing of flavor in the kitchen? I would come back just for shrimp and grits but taking a chance on dinner or any other menu items feels a bit risky. read more

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So the food was so/so. I ordered fried whitings but didn't taste any fish, just breading. It was fried HARD. Disappointing bc you expect nice soft whitings. The sides were pretty good such as the Mac, grits, & yams. I'll still go back because it's an overall a vibe. Easy to get to if you're in the neighborhood, strong drinks, good dj, & cute backyard area. Also our waitress was super friendly & attentive. read more