Bar it's fine but customer service it's insane... i going to a lot of the bars in the New York, but first time that's happened to me, they was rude, I paid for the bear and they just tore it from my head . Was shocked, I never been at place like that and I definitely never gonna back there. That was a big mistake read more

To lead off in a positive tone, the food here and the drinks are incredible. It's really a shame that the customer service is one of the worst examples of human behavior I've experienced. Because of the employees at this establishment I have decided I will never go back to Heavy Woods again. Scorned so much by the behavior that I have been shown and shown again by what I can only assume are money hungry people, I will never miss the opportunity to tell all my friends (and family that visit) to never visit this wonderful establishment. At this point, I have had two terrible experiences while being a 'customer' at Heavy Woods. The latest experience is as such: I walked up to the restaurant, asked Greg (one of the bartenders) if I needed to buy something to sit and work on an art project I'm working on. He said I did indeed, it was dinner time, and the right thing to do. So, ok, I don't drink, but hey, I'll buy someone a beer. Upon walking in, the only place that I saw open was a table with 3 seats, and immediately after sitting down, Greg asks me to sit at the bar so I don't take away the whole table. Ok, you got it Greg, no problemo (I didn't like taking away the 2 other seats anyway). I sit at the bar, strike up a conversation with a beautiful woman, and offer to buy her drink; there goes my part of the bargain to be able to hang out in this establishment (and every other place of business, I get it, the business needs money to survive, no biggie). However, I don't know, an hour goes by, if that, and I had been talking to this girl and showing her my art books, and she was drinking her drink, and one of the other bartenders starts giving me these sideway looks and I can tell she is talking to Nina (I don't know how to spell it, and I think she is a manger of some kind) about me. Now, I might just be paranoid. So I say it out loud to the blonde bombshell I'm swooning, I say, "They are going to ask me to leave, watch." To which she responds to take it easy and there's no way they would do that. A few minutes later, the unnamed bartender asks the girl I was conversing with if she'd like another drink, and she says no, she was going to leave soon, and I say no I'm good, I had bought her drink already. The unnamed bartender says (and I'm paraphrasing) 'Well, you need to buy something else.' Not only is this immediately shocking that I'm basically being told that my money wasn't good enough (drink was $8 with tip) but that this woman has the need to say that. And I said, 'I bought her drink. I already gave you my money.' And the bartender says, 'You didn't give ME money.' Of course, I corrected myself and said "You're right, I mean I paid your establishment, my bad". And this particular bartender then demonstrated something ridiculously selfish (in my humble opinion) and says "Well, I need to make money too. And you didn't pay ME." HA! I wanted to laugh at the ridiculousness of the situation but I was so taken aback that my good deed of buying someone a drink, that my money (that I don't have a lot of, struggling film geek/artist living in New York) wasn't good enough to her business, but rather, because it didn't go right to her pocket, I was considered an issue. And I said, 'Oh. I'm leaving then. What's your name?' And of course, she didn't answer. Well, for all interested parties, I was there tonight, Thursday night February 5th, eh I want to say around 9P - 10P. Not only did she not answer the simple question of 'What's your name?' but she actually walked away, smirked, and ignored me. And I said, 'Are you serious, what's your name?' Again, ignored. My next move, where's my man Greg, 'Hey Greg, can you come here? I asked her her name and she is ignoring me.' Greg immediately takes to it like Switzerland and says "That's between you and her." Ah, ok, thanks Greg, I appreciate you not giving a care about me either. Thanks dude. And this bartender, the woman who needed more money from me more then she desired gaining a new loyal customer (which I am with restaurants I enjoy, banks that I enjoy, cell phone companies, grocery stores, the like) sells out Greg and Nina by telling me that she asked them if it was ok that she asks me to either buy something again or leave. Ok, I understand where I stand now, and it's not where I like to be. I understand that people need to make money, we all live in an expensive part of town, and times are tough, I get it. However, I literally have $1.10 in my bank account as I type this because I gave Heavy Woods my second to last $8 to be able to sit there, and these 'people' are so infatuated with stuffing their pockets with dollar dollar bills y'all that they are cool with sacrificing someone (i.e., me) who would most likely come back time and time again. This was my third time going, so believe you me, I would've kept going. But now, I will never step foot there again, and to reiterate, will tell as many people to never go again. Thanks Heavy Woods, you almost had me. read more

Went to this restaurant/bar on 01/03/16, and was hoping for the best.Bushwick is my old stomping ground before the hipster/artsy takeover.Firmly believe in patronizing local vendors, they are the blood of any area.Well to say I was disappointed would be an understatement.The service was good I must say, but that was it.Wife and I ordered (2) Po Boy Sandwiches with pork inside.Only one big problem, it was a lettuce sandwich with a few very small pieces of pork.I didn't pay $24.00 for sandwiches with lettuce and no pork, but that's what I got.Ordered a cup of duck and okra gumbo.It was rice and can soup where was the duck!The martini the wife ordered was a watered down drink with very little alcohol for $10.00, come on are we in Manhattan, no we are in Bushwick.The total bill was $45.73 for overpriced crap food.Never stiff wait staff it's not their fault if food is crap.Tip left for waitress but never coming back here again.I can get a lettuce sandwich, watered down drink and real gumbo for a lot cheaper then this place.Sorry this is not even close to what my area can offer on good food.Big time fail read more

Service can be iffy but the food is so god damn good. They really take advantage of what foods are in season and the menu is always updating. I've never been disappointed by the food and drinks are always delicious read more

I thought the service was really sub-par and the staff was actually really rude. One of the bartenders was combative with me when I told her that my drink was not properly made. The charge was $12 for the drink, so I thought at least make it properly. She had the audacity to tell me that she made the drink strong "but now i regret it". If you're not going to fix the drink and still charge me full price the least you can do i shut the hell up. read more

Heavy Woods is a wonderful addition to Bushwick! The bar is classy and yet rustic and still laid back. There is a great cocktail menu and wonderful beer selection and always good music playing. I would like a little more seating added to this place and just a heads up: You will not be able to get a wine. If you want wine then head over to Bodega which is a cute wine bar owned by the same owners. read more

love this bar...super chill, always a spot available either at the bar or a table. sick cocktails. bartenders are always nice....good pours on wine! read more

the place is cute and staff was super friendly. food was good. ordered burger and pork. lots of flavor and fresh. would def recommend.

pretty affordable but beware of tiny portions. the bar is also great. in general the atmosphere is pretty casual and comfortable. sweet little corner spot means some outdoor seating if it's not too cold. the music on Wednesdays was pretty good too, so it's a great after work spot. read more

went there today for lunch. it's the perfect place to have a drink or work on your computer. bartenders were chill and the atmosphere is so comfortable. delicious cajun burger. wish they had ketchup. they forgot our order but there was apparently a problem with the printer. it wasn't a big deal. will definitely be back. read more

Amazing food...awesome service...brunch to die for. Definite must have in Bushwick.

Started with the green onion potato salad, then the crispy pork belly, and finished with the crispy chicken biscuit. Everything was fantastic. Thrilled to discover this place. Will be back. Food came quick and the atmosphere was chill but crowded. Loved it. Food was awesome. HOWEVER, it is way, way too hot inside. On second visit, we couldn't stand it and went another few blocks to a Venezuelan place. read more

Came in here for happy hour today - only $3 for Narangasett on draft, and it's like $2 for a PBR or Miller High Life I think. Great crowd, great bartenders, great for getting some writing or reading done. Love this place. read more

So I far we have tried this place for dinner and brunch. Both are excellent in the food department but they are lacking in service. Part of the problem seems to be that there isn't enough wait staff. The other is that the severs just keep telling you to sit anywhere you want when there are no seats available, obviously that's somewhat annoying. The food is so good that it is worth the aggravation. read more

Something a little different from your standard brunch. Great for meat lovers. Satisfying coffee drinks/cocktails that you need to get.

i love heavy woods. this is a regular spot for me. from the food from tchoup shop to the best micheladas ever! also a big fan of the coyote shot. read more

Writing this review while currently sitting in Heavy Woods. My boyfriend and I have been here for over an hour and just got our food. When we arrived we sat at a dirty table for at least 20 minutes. The check that the previous dinners left was less than a 10% tip, and now I know why. They were severely understaffed for the brunch service and although our server was very friendly you could tell he was extremely stressed and not happy. We asked for water several times only to be told that they misplaced the water containers and were searching for them. We have both finished our meals and still have not received any water. At one point we were told to make drink orders at the bar which is totally fine but should probably be how all orders are placed considering the slow wait staff. After waiting 40 min after our initial arrival we went to the bar to place our food orders since we did not receive any service after our first drink orders which had been gone. The service and food was so slow that I actually went over to the Bushwick flea while waiting for my food. I bought a dress and got it pinned for alterations and was back before our food even came out. That. Is. Ridiculous. I understand that we were sitting at the last table in the back but several tables around us were also extremely underserved and that is completely unacceptable to me. The food was also not much to write home about. Biscuits too dry, eggs waaaay over done, flavorless grits and gravy. The only thing that was done well were the drinks. They should stick to being a bar and that's it. Will not be returning. read more

This place uses the word Cajun in vain. Their over-black-peppered otherwise bland food makes the palate cry with disappointment. Cajun and southern foods are not meant to be trendy. And this place fails in their attempt to do just that. Kudos on their ambience, service, and bar. read more

Being from the south I can say with out a doubt these biscuits are the real deal. I love their brunch and although pricey the food is so delicious you won't regret it. read more

Nice place with a fun vibe. Came with a brokelyn coupon and had a really nice cider. We came on the first night that the back bar was open. The back has a different decor and is pretty neat. However, there's only one bathroom for essentially two bars so there was a really long line come 10pm. read more

Heavy woods has been a staple for me thus far living in bushwick but every time I go there in the morning it's been their weaker crew attending or rather, not attending. Went there this morning for brunch and sat at the bar with my girlfriend for 15 minutes without a greeting and we felt totally invisible. There weren't many people at all so it felt weird and surreal. It sucks because there are a handful of dope employees but we found ourselves traveling down the block to Northeast Kingdom and received excellent service. Sad bout it. read more

Me and my friends were there for a brunch last Sunday we were hang out at the bar bartender cool guy but manager creepy guy I asked him do me favor his answered was unprofessional ! Not crazy about the food neither my friend got food poison after not cooked burger! One more nasty dirty, dark bathroom!! Won't go back there any more read more

Awesome spot. Bartenders are super attentive and suggested beers that I may like, based on previous orders. I'm hoping to become a regular.

I was so sad when they started opening at 10am because Sean makes the best almond milk cappucino in Bushwick. Everyone knows the food is excellent, but you must go in one morning and get a duck and apricot scone and a cappucino. It's my favorite Bushwick breakfast. read more

Perfectly relaxed atmosphere and the best southern food I've found in New York. An absolute must!

Great burgers, good atmosphere, and a very competent, hard working waitress with curly blonde hair and tattoos of mythological creatures on her arm who wants me to stop using a fictitious nom de guerre in order to give her mad props. She's cute and will make me take this down. read more

Best food in the area. Everything is so good at this place that I have difficulty choosing. The staff is fantastic and the biscuits n gravy are the best in the city. read more

First time. Went for breakfast. Exceptional experience !! Had a special Corned Beef Hash Eggs Benedict and a side of red beans and rice worth living for to experience and enjoy. Wash it down with a Mescal Old Fashion or a Bacon vodka Bloody Mary, The quality of food, the creative cocktails and the beautiful presentation of both make this a top 5 breakfast to enjoy in the United States. The casual eclectic atmosphere is a perfect complement to a total experience. read more

Heavy Woods is a cute place nearby my apartment. So on nights home I'll stop there for a drink. The bartenders are pretty cool and they make some good cocktails. There is a back area for larger groups which is nice. read more

The food is always amazing and the drinks are great, service is usually very fast. I bring out-of-town visitors here every chance I get and have been many times. Thank you guys, you are awesome. read more

Tchoup soup's voicemail says call for daily specials. I did just that given the menu is out of date online. When asked for the specials, the girl who answered the phone retorts, "you want me to read you all the daily specials?" I said, "yes." She asks for a moment in which I hear her say faintly to someone, "what do I do? some guy on the phone just asked me to read the daily specials and I really just don't want to do it." How rude! The customer literally hearing an employee say she doesn't want to do her job. Busy or not, you should still provide customer service. Wish I was critiquing the food, but I'll never eat here now. read more

Second time out Of a number Of times that I'm here, that staff members have been very very rude to us. The very very very first timers in the bar bartender was a noxious Lee rude disrespectful and just sounded like an out right bitch to us. Tonight is no difference a bouncer at a bar back whatever he wise other than useless on the phone constantly came up and was very rude to us. think his name is Ronald, tall very flamboyant Indian guy very very rude very very rude obnoxious nasty this i of business should not have staff members talk to customers this way if they need to address something there's a polite way to do it. Play super hard will probably be my last time in the bar and will tell friends that come here often to avoid the place. On a second note if a member of staff is going to address a customer he should not be on your phone with your friends address and customer event discussing the issue with their friends. read more

Heavy Woods is a charming, warm, comfortable place. The interior at night is rustic and cozy, the patio is spacious and breezy, and the overall ambiance is wonderful. I can't speak to the menu as a whole, or the quality of the food as a whole. But as someone who learned how to cook in New Orleans, I tried two Cajun/Creole items, and was, not surprisingly, disappointed. I ordered the boudin balls and the cracklins. The boudin balls tasted more like hush puppies fried in bacon fat -- and the bacon fat was the only thing that gave the 'boudin' balls any taste resembling meat. The cracklins -- well, cracklin is pig skin and fat fried to a crisp and richly seasoned. This cracklin was, well, fried. That's where the similarities end. Not crispy, not very well seasoned, kind of a gross amalgamation of fat and more fat. But I will try it again. I don't judge a Louisiana restaurant on its ability to make NY style pizza, so I won't judge a NY establishment on its ability to replicate my favorite Cajun offerings. read more

this is a cool spot to go and just enjoy yourself. awesome new addition to the back of the bar as well which i didnt know exsisted