Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Father Knows Best

    4.1 (482 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Cafes

    Order Father Knows Best Takeout or Delivery

    Father Knows Best Photos

    Business Info

    FATHER KNOWS BEST ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Trendy

    You might also consider

    More like Father Knows Best

    Recommended Reviews - Father Knows Best

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Cheddar Scallion Biscuits
    Maggie B.

    I came here for brunch on a Saturday. They don't take reservations, but we were seated right away. They have outdoor seating in the front and back of the restaurant. Inside, they have regular tables and high top bar stool seating. To drink, I had the passionfruit caipirinha. It was sweet, citrusy, and juicy. Really enjoyed it. For my entree, I got the mushroom hash with scrambled eggs added. It felt like a ton of food! The hash featured mushrooms fried with potatoes. It was subtly crispy. Very tasty. It also included avocado, beet, and a side salad. Everything tasted fresh. Loved every bite. We also shared the cheddar scallion biscuits, which were served with honey butter. These were fluffy and delicious and the sweet butter paired very well with the savory bread. I will definitely be back!

    Cheddar Scallion Biscuit sandwich
    Mary H.

    This sandwich was INSANE. I literally inhaled it it was so good. The cold brew was great and I think it may be hand made syrups??? Service was good. Nothing crazy but they took care of us well. Lots of people but didn't feel too loud. Shaded outside for some seating and a big space. Loved it.

    Chicken and Waffles
    Ilian M.

    We ordered two items to share: their season salad and the chicken and waffles. The salad was yummy - especially their crispy mushrooms. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and juicy but I was disappointed by the waffle - which was thick and dry. I wasn't the biggest fan of the seating as I prefer booths or bigger, cushy chairs but overall it was a fine choice for breakfast.

    Oyster Mushroom Hash with a Side of Bacon
    Matthew C.

    This is me and my boyfriend's morning coffee spot to grab a latte on our way to the office. Great STRONG coffee. We recently did brunch on Saturday afternoon, food is 10/10. The oyster mushroom hash is delicious, make sure you get the perfect bite each time hash, avocado, greens, and beet...flavor combo is crazy! & this paired perfectly with our daily coffee order.

    Caesar Salad
    Ella C.

    I have been here a couple times and have mixed feelings about it. It is definitely more of a social brunch spot than a cafe to sit and do work. Last time I went I ordered the Caesar Salad which came with chickpeas and it was very delicious! Good mix of sauce and flavor while feeling very light. In the past I did not particularly care for the food I ordered. Was not bad but was not anything to write home about. I would come back and try it again though!

    Espresso martini
    Michelle C.

    I wanted to grab a quick bite and drink before my tattoo appointment in Brooklyn and came across this spot. I shared a burger with fries with my sister and ordered an espresso martini. The burger was juicy and I really liked the seasoning on the fries. The espresso martini was a perfect combination of coffee and vodka. The prices were a bit high but the experience was enjoyable.

    Ultimate Burger
    Adriana B.

    I've been to this place two times already to eat and each time I was amazed how good this food was considering it's a cafe/bar. Both times I've came here during lunch after working in another cafe. It's usually filled with other patrons either with their laptops or eating at the table. They have a bar here as well which is great. I haven't had drinks here yet but there's always people at the bar drinking and chatting it up with the employees. Although I can't personally see myself working inside since it's only high top stools, I love the huge window which brings in a lot of light inside. I also saw that they have some type of event around 9 every day, i.e. karaoke or trivia night. I'd def recommend coming here if you're in the area. This is def a great neighborhood place to have in your back pocket

    Great use of a small space.
    Christine B.

    We popped in for brunch on a Sunday and we're really happy with the food and the entire experience. Service was quick, friendly, and attentive. We got pancakes, breakfast sandwich, chicken sandwich, and the mushroom hash with added scrambled eggs. Coffee was good but no free refills. It had a full bar and looks like it turns into a different atmosphere later in the day, but was just a chill lunch spot while we were there.

    Burger looked good but tasted bad. Look can be deceiving.
    Sundeep S.

    Not sure what all the hype is about. Food was sloppy, drinks were unflattering, and the staff is not knowledgeable and rude. The problem with this establishment is that it has no identity. Is it a bar? Is it a coffee shop? An Internet cafe? A local brunch spot? A restaurant? A dive bar? Not sure but whatever it is, it's isn't working. We order a smash burger with cheese (bread was utterly stale) and the double patties were devoid of flavor. Burger was a disaster. $15 down the drain. Wife ordered nachos. There were what. Nothing to write home to Tex-max land about. $14 down the drain Drinks were ok but lacked chutzpah in presentation and assemblage. Conclusion: Father doesn't know best, customer is always right so always listen to your customer. He or she pays your overheads, bills, corporation taxes, and most importantly , keep your lights on. Unless the proprietor owns the building or is in the midst of a revamp, this place is all for naught. There are better option on this side of bushwick (which is still sketchy). I would not go again. Sorry for the scathing and seething critique father, but truth is a bitter elixir. PS - We also saw a cockroach run by the wood railing in front of the DJ booth. I killed it without telling my wife (who has a roach phobia). PS 2.0 - A homeless person went into the bathroom and took a massive dump before proceeding to exit without any fanfare. I was waiting almost 15 minutes for the lieu. Problem is he exited and behind a literal shyte storm which I had to navigate around to pee. Nasty.

    Mushroom Hash
    Irish M.

    I like starting my day with a great cup of coffee of some sort but this place is not up to par with their caffeine. Dunkin' Donuts has better tasting coffee compared to Father Knows Best. Brunch spot in the morning and it turns into a bar in the evening. They have game night and karaoke night if you're in the neighborhood. Hopefully the cocktails are better than their coffee. They offer outdoor seating and there's a cute outdoor space in the back. High stool seating is available for dining in. Staff is very attentive. I ordered the mushroom hash and it was ok. There was nothing to brag about. My boyfriend ordered the everything bagel with egg. He mentioned that the bagel was really good.

    Carolina S.

    Ohmylort! Best Bloody Mary I've had in a looooong time! The pickles, olives and celery all tasted super fresh. Even the tomato juice tasted freshly squeezed! Ha! I went here with my niece and my sister a few Saturdays ago. We were all so happy with the experience. My sister and I had the Bloodys and my niece had a vanilla latte. She's a "Dunkin" fan so it might not have been sweet enough for her. On the other hand my sister and myself were happy campers. The hostess complimented my brunch outfit and sat at us at the last table from the bar. It was packed this morning. And we never felt ignored. We always had plenty of water and food arrived promptly. I ordered the mushroom hash. Damnnnn! It had all my fave elements from pickled beets to avocado. The crispy potato bed was just the right little nest for my breakfast. Topped with peppery arugula and two perfectly poached eggs. All worth the money. It even reheated nicely the next day. My sister for the veggie burger and I was impressed! Homemade patty that was packed with flavor. The vegan pesto was banging! They could even make this vegan or gluten free. Atmosphere was lovely with tons of people catching up and a dj setting up. It felt like an array of local artist. I loved it. And there is a stunning patio that I imagine is quiet lively in the summer. I've told all my brunch loving friends and can't wait to try some more yummy dishes like the falafel platter or the vegan pancakes. And I gotta have this biscuit people are raving about.

    Mushroom Hash
    Meg C.

    Cute space to grab a quick brunch bite. The cheddar chive biscuits with the chipotle honey butter was the best part. The Bloody Marys had a nice smokiness but were a bit watery. My mushroom hash was good - I added 2 eggs, and I liked the salad, beets and avo, it was just a bit light on the actual hash. My partner thought the salad with chicken was okay, he found it to be very small, so he ordered a side of bacon. Overall the flavors and service was good, we just found the portion sizes to be a bit light.

    2 Potato Johnny Cakes & Cheddar Scallion Biscuits

    See all

    4 months ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 3
    Love this 5
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Acire P.
    231
    14
    10

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Joseph B.
    132
    13
    4

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ella C.
    152
    32
    23

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Irish M.
    119
    199
    438

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ael O.
    0
    21
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chris B.
    1
    222
    89

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Lee A.
    75
    277
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Stacey T.
    0
    170
    118

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 13

    Father Knows Best Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Father Knows Best

    What time does the kitchen close?

    12-12:30am is around the time the kitchen closes

    Does Father Knows Best have happy hour specials? If so, can you please share what they are?

    there isn't a happy hour. however, their drinks are reasonably priced so it feels like happy hour at any time you're there.

    View All 4 Questions

    You might also consider

    SugarBun NYC Bakery & Cafe - Baby shower

    SugarBun NYC Bakery & Cafe

    3.9(226 reviews)
    3.9 miLindenwood
    $

    I stopped in to grab a birthday cake. Upon entering I wasn't greeted so I said hello to the…read morecashier. The only person that was in my view. She never responded. Another person walked near where I was standing and asked if they could help me. I asked her the flavor of a particular cake, then selected the cake I wanted. She asked if I wanted happy birthday on it and I told her yes. She asked the cashier if she could ring me up. She asked if I was paying cash or card, I told her cash. I gave her the money, she gave me back my change then walked away from the register and went in the back, she never said thank or anything else. The young lady that was helping me put my cake in a bag and thanked me for coming in. I asked her name because she was very polite and displayed great customer service. Her name was Angelica.

    Been patronizing this Bakery since 1989; lived in Howard Beach for 20 years When the original…read moreowners a father and a daughter team ran it for years that's when sugar bun was a 5 star + bakery !! Now in my opinion it's at best-of-three star bakery Café ; everything changes new owner he's not so friendly prices are through the roof; the staff that he has he's very blessed because they are very professional friendly and fast..... Coffee is fantastic; their baked items are very good; prices are insane..... I get it we all know that inflation is up everywhere & on everything but a cup of coffee and my favorite a tea biscuit toasted with butter and jelly $7.00 that's insane.. I still patronize this business on special occasions and holidays like i said all their bakery items are good but for a everyday breakfast stop definitely not.... They do offer Breakfast & Lunch they have a full kitchen & menu; They do have plenty of seating; Parking out front on the boulevard it's a hit or miss; we have commercial trucks so we can't use their parking lot in the rear.... I do recommend if you're in the area; But would I drive out of my way to get here Nooooo Sir !!! Best Regards, Greg D & Family

    Photos
    SugarBun NYC Bakery & Cafe - Cake slices

    Cake slices

    SugarBun NYC Bakery & Cafe - Egg cheese avocado on bagel

    Egg cheese avocado on bagel

    SugarBun NYC Bakery & Cafe - What I asked for

    See all

    What I asked for

    Father Knows Best - bars - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...