How am I just discovering Ix after living in this neighborhood for 2 years!? Maybe I've never noticed it because it's somewhat overshadowed by El Patron next door. I happened upon it because I was craving sandwiches one day and did a Yelp search (obvi) and Ix popped up so I decided to check it out. I love the vibe inside: wood floors, bamboo-covered walls, colorful tribal fabrics, guitars hanging, and a big, beautiful mural with a jaguar front and center. The sandwiches take awhile to cook, but they are amaaaaaazing. So far I've tried the cubano and the number one, and I'm looking forward to trying more. read more

Ix Restaurant - Cubano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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One of my favorite places in NYC. The service is lovely and the food is fantastic. The chips that they bring out with every order are lovely. Their sandwiches are great, my favorite is the French onion dip. And the chicken dinner... absolutely amazing. There's more than enough food to bring some home for lunch tomorrow. But the real standout is the drinking chocolate. If you haven't had drinking chocolate before... you're in for a treat. Totally unique, totally delicious, like hot chocolate but a million times better. I'd recommend getting the children's size to start off, unless you're splitting with a friend. Also, it can be a bit difficult to find, since it's under an overhang. But just look for the jaguar mural, the restaurant is worth it. read more

What an amazing find! While walking with my son in his Brooklyn neighborhood, I started to look for a place to rest and grab some lunch. We had just exited a nearby grocery store and spotted Ix. From the outside it was unclear what kind of food was happening inside, but they looked friendly and had an open table in the back. A very nice waiter brought us cold water right away and handed us two menus glued into an old vinyl record, hinged to open like a book. Honestly, it was really hard to pick where to start/what to order. We asked the waiter for a suggestion and he recommended starting with an appetizer of melted cheese and garlic, served with soft blue corn tortillas on the side. We also ordered a sandwich and a chipotle chicken and corn soup. The melted cheese app was incredible. Like-go back another time soon- good. I loved the soup as well. It was big and super fresh and came with a big cut up lime and a small crock of chopped onion and cilantro. My son loved his sandwich, which came with an optional side of a pepper infused oil for dipping. We were considering dessert when another patron came in and asked to share our table. We said ok and meant it. This is a small space without a ton of tables. On the other hand, once she was seated, we felt too close to continue our conversation, and decided to get the check. Oh well, we'll just have to come back to try the omelettes, or the many interesting hot cocoa mixes, or the tres leches, or... read more

Went here for dinner - great ambiance and service, even better food. I had the caldo de chipilin and it was delicious. Portion sizes are really good too, much better than you usually get for soup. If I lived closer I would definitely be a regular patron of theirs. read more

Ix's was pretty close to the AirBnB we stayed at and we walked here for brunch one day. The minute we walked in we knew we had not made a mistake. The restaurant was lightly fragrant of spices and immediately made you feel warm inside. I really wish we could remember which soup/stew we ordered because it was honestly the star of the show. I think it was the Caldo Tlalpeno rojo. It was warm and savory-filled with vegetables and shredded chicken it was plenty filling. We ordered the TPC sub which was a sandwich with chicken, peanut, coconut cream, ginger, cilantro, and pickled carrots. This was okay...I would recommend sticking with the soup. We shared both of these items and it was more than enough food for the both of us. We would have been plenty full on the soup alone! Really nice people and really great soup! read more

Ix Restaurant - Caldo Tlalpeno rojo (I think) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Ix has a unique menu that has a little something for everyone. Complimentary bean dip and chips when you dine in. One thing that is not on the menu (if dining in), are their ribs. They literally fall off the bone. Best ribs nearby and my go to spot! I may regret letting the ribs secret out, but they are a must try! Please leave some ribs for me though! read more

Ix Restaurant - Ribs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

So I think I had walked by here a few times and, being in a rush, didn't have it click that it was not part of the neighboring restaurant- how embarrassing on my part! So, be careful, there's a chance you might miss it if you're not careful. I came here with a friend and we both had a beer and the Cubano sandwich. It was perfectly prepared and had a fair price. This was during the time of covid, but when cases were relatively low in the city at that point. So, we ate outside. We were pleased with the safety precautions the restaurant took. This is only a few blocks from me so I am excited to try the other items that Ix has to offer! read more

Stopped here on Thanksgiving Day after flying in from Buffalo. We were on a mission for lunch and coffee and we found just that. However, the lunch was meh and the coffee was just coffee, despite serving La Colombe. I really was craving an iced chai latte and it truly was flavorless milky fluid and I was very bummed out. The interior of the place is awesome, aesthetically. However, the food left something to be desired. The service was quick and friendly, I'll give them that. But I'll pass on my next trip to NYC. read more

Ix Restaurant - Awesome decor! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Quick recap: this is a soup spot at the end of the day. If you know caldo de pollo and other Latin soups, this is your spot. Clean, friendly, delicious overall. This place gives you chips and ... black beans. May sound different, but trust me, it's delicious. Service isn't the fastest but it's ok. It's a small joint with good food. Got the sandwich with turkey and avocado which was a mistake. It wasn't bad, but their bread is not sandwich friendly. A bit too chewy. The soup my friend got however, was delicious. It had corn, carrot, and rice in there with chicken. Squeeze some lime in there and hot damn. So good. If you like trying new things, this is worthy of a try. read more

Ix Restaurant - Black beans and chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Killer food, the kim chee soup was perfect!. Spicy and with lots of flavor. The ginger/spice cocoa (I asked no sugar) was wonderful. I had it last year and it was even spicier then. I think they mellowed it for NYers. I miss the real bite. Wow even a NY times writeup https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/13/dining/ix-review-guatemalan.html read more

Best place in Flatbush! Great music whether it's a playlist or live bands, delicious coffees an array of flavorful food options. Ix Restaurant deserves a Michelin star! read more

This place is adorable and has the glass barriers between each table, which is great! They also have outdoor seating. They gave free bean dip with chips, which we loved. Also the Cuban sandwich was delicious! read more

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The soup here is out of control good. Something special. Actually everything is good. Whether eating in or to go this place is a can't miss.

Guatemalan in Brooklyn. I can't remember the last time I ate so well. Corn with lime, chili and cotilla. Camarones sliders with chimichurri spread. Tomatillo and rice chicken soup with blue corn tortillas. Home made hot sauce. Cocao with xelaju to finish. Beyond excellent. Thank god the Q goes right to its doorstep, I will be back so often now. read more

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This restaurant is an absolute must have. I live next door and eat there at least once a week. I always take visitors and they are always impressed. I'm veg and obsessed with their sandwich The Veggie One. Never had anything like it and it blows my mind. Every sandwich comes with a side salad with a delicious simple dressing. Not only is the food incredible but the staff are so wonderful, too. Please support this amazing local business! You won't be disappointed. They've got really cute outdoor seating (with plastic dividers) but also just perfect for take out. read more

I had a hankering for soup after a windy winter walk in the park. So I took a chance on Ix, and I'm so happy I did. Everything was filling, delicious, and tasted that wholesome sort of homemade/healthy that makes you feel really good. My only regret is that I was full before I could try everything on the menu! Got to go back. The dip to start was great, then I got a vegetarian soup and sandwich. Everything everyone else was eating looked amazing too. The vibe was so cozy, and service was efficient. read more

I loooooove this place. Such a flavorful menu, I get excited to try something new every time. Their lavender mimosa is my go to, and for food I don't have enough good things to say. I've had the fig and the pear omelette, as well as the carrot ginger soup. Five stars isn't enough! read more

Ix Restaurant - Lavender mimosa - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I wanted this to be a 5 star experience. I got off the train and immediately needed coffee. I saw they had a dirty chai on the menu and I ordered it iced. The service here was great everyone was very nice and polite. The outdoor seating was very clean. The drink was spicy! Lol I know chai usually has some zing to it, but my drink tasted like spicy coffee with no sweetness. Nothing. I asked them to add simple syrup, but it couldn't save the drink. Very spicy. I couldn't drink it. My friend that I am meeting up with decided she would just make me an iced coffee from home. I am willing to give this place another try sometime. Just don't order the dirty chai unless you like spicy coffee something I never thought I'd experience read more

Ix Restaurant - Iced dirty chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Where do I begin? AMAZING is where I'll start -- from the food, ambiance and staff ... I wish I could extend the stars, but I'm limited to the 5. Be sure to try a soup, sandwich and coffee and you'll understand why. Everything is plentiful and made with care. Take a look at my pics for an idea of what I'm talking about. read more

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Chocolate heaven!! The chocolate cover maduros was amazing!! And the tres leches was so rich I took the rest home. I'm beyond impressed with the decor! It's like I left brooklyn and went to Guatemala for two hours. The hot chocolate was a win too!! I'll definitely be coming back :) read more

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Definitely have to try their hot chocolate. I ordered a ginger cayenne hot chocolate which had dried ginger pieces in it. It was very chocolaty, not too sweet and I could taste the ginger and pepper. Cheese dip was pretty good for about 5-10 minutes after being served served then the cheese got harden and not very pleasant to eat. read more

Ix Restaurant - Tortilla with garlic cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely delicious subtly spicy Guatemalan hot chocolate, carefully made by the very nice server. Topped it off with whipped cream. Got me through watching an 8 am soccer game in 43 degree weather! read more

an excellent restaurant! my friend and i met here earlier this year for a late lunch, the time of day where anything goes meal-wise and IX comes through with all the choices. i was in the mood for french toast and it did not disappoint. the toast was covered with fresh fruit and a delicious syrup, and served with a homemade yummy whipped cream. my friend ordered the soup of the day which was extremely flavorful and a heaping portion - the perfect cozy meal for a winter day. also, the ambience is comfortable and colorful and staff are always friendly. i love their wide selection of coffee drinks and desserts too. read more

Ix Restaurant - french toast with fresh fruit, syrup and whipped cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wanted to give this spot 5 stars, the food is usually amazing, especially the soups--although there are days when it's better than others so consistency is an issues. Again the food is great when it's good and I enjoy bringing friends and students (I'm a professor) there. I was in fact going to link with one of my students there today. We both needed to go to the bathroom & instead of telling us where the bathroom is located I got questioned about what I ordered and told "customers only"... before I could even have a full conversation with whomever was behind the bar, he started waiting on a white person. I'm not saying what it is, but what it felt like was anti-Blackness. I won't be back. read more

We were a party of five seated immediately. I absolutely adore the decor of this place, as well as the newspaper article on the stews for some historical context about the place we were eating at. They also gave us free bean and cheese dip with chips; you can ask for more chips but it's an extra $2 and the staff doesn't tell you that (and the refill itself it pretty small compared to the first basket). I ordered the lavender relaxer mimosa and had to send it back because we saw lipstick on the rim of the glass. Hopefully the drink was remade instead of just being poured into a clean glass lol, but the same sprit of lavender was re-used from the original glass they gave me. I split the Jocon soup and Cubano sandwich with a friend, and I absolutely loved BOTH, especially the soup. The flavor of it was just so unlike anything I've ever tasted, but still gave me familiar soul food vibes. They also gave us tortillas in a little pouch and chili oil to eat with our meal. If you're paying with card, the staff will bring out a card reader to your table; after we paid, I had to ask for an itemized receipt since they don't provide one for you. I didn't realize until we had left that they had over-charged us by one drink, which was disappointing considering I had to get one remade. In any case, I'd love to give this place five stars because the food was amazing but will be deducting one star for cleanliness and being overcharged. read more

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This is my new favorite Guatemalan restaurant in Brooklyn, NY. The chef JMC has give his own touch to the variety of Guatemalan dishes they offer on the menu, as a native Guatemalan that lives away from home and 5 hrs. From the restaurant... I definitely recommend it and I'll be back many times, because once or twice is definitely enough. Congrats to the owners and chef!! read more

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This is like ordering from an Asian fusion restaurant: there's a bunch of different cuisines on the menu and none of them are very good. Sandwich (the peanut one) was dry as the desert (stale bread?) and had no flavor. Probably the most disappointing case of expectation vs reality I've had in a while. Sounded great, tasted like nothing. I was so sad, I was so excited about this sandwich, but it did not deliver at all (no pun...). The soup, Caldo Tlalpeno Rojo was okay, but all it really tasted of was adobo, no other flavors came through for me. I did love the texture of the cheese and the tortillas in the soup. Macaron was delicious. Delivery was quick and the guy was nice. Never again, though. My impression of this place is that it's a gentrified spot serving "ethnic flavors" to people from Ohio who now live in PLG. I'll take my OG Brooklyn ass over to a real Mexican place next time I want a Caldo and a Torta. read more

Guys. Woah. When Tip of the Tongue closed, I was super sad. Where would I get my buttery croissants that no one is supposed to know about? I am happy to report that Ix fills this void and more. Great coffee, great brunch food, *ridiculous* soups, and off the hook hot cocoa from the village of the owners. The chef here just moved back from 8 years in Europe, where he had a restaurant that sourced from France, Germany, Italy and more. You can taste this cosmopolitan approach in his food, which is like a love letter to Guatemala written in different languages. Isn't fusion food just what we need in these divided times? A fantastic addition to the neighborhood. read more

Ix Restaurant - Mole con platanos - plantains with sweet-and-savory chocolate sauce, served with heavy whipped cream and sprinkled with pumpkin seeds. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stumbled upon this place while passing through on an errand. Food was affordable and delicious!! We tried a bit of everything - the soup dishes were hearty and filling, even the deserts were amazing. One of the best restaurants I've been to In nyc. Staff was friendly and accommodating. read more

This restaurant is one of the best in the neighborhood. It is my go-to for coffee and I love the little outdoor ordering window, especially during COVID. In addition to a great coffee, the Pepian soup is my favorite thing on the menu when I want lunch to-go or have time to sit down for a meal. It is so flavorful! When my partner and I have visitors in town, we always take them here. I am looking forward to the time when indoor dining resumes because the interior is full of beautiful murals and vibrant decorations. Other good options are the eggs, sandwiches, pastries, and the corn. I've never been disappointed with my order here. Finally, the service is always quick and the staff is friendly. Cannot recommend highly enough! read more

Ix out of five stars. Sweet staff, sturdy breakfast, and fast service. Sad I couldn't go for dinner, but after several morning stops, I'm a fan. Coffee is good, pasties are good, prices are great. I especially liked the hot sauce they provided. Yum to the yum. read more

I was looking for a nice brunch spot in the neighbourhood. Oftentimes, I'm walking my dog...get hungry...but can't sit to eat :( I loved that there were posts out front where I could tie my canine companion AND the staff showed Nicky love. I appreciate that. The food was great and the service was fantastic! Oh and that mocha.....DIVINE!!!!!! x read more

Ix Restaurant - Peeping in - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Perhaps we could have ordered something else more fitting, but it's worth mentioning that we wanted to swing by to grab some hot cups of cocoa on a cold, windy day in Brooklyn. We ended up having to settle with tiny cups of hot cacao that came out to be almost $8 apiece. We subbed in soy milk for 75 cents extra, but even when we just go with regular milk, our cups would still be roughly $7 per cup which is ridiculous. Only one size, unless the lady serving us forgot to suggest different sizes. Despite the high price, I'm still giving 4 stars because the hot cocoa tastes really good, and the ambience of the restaurant was nice and cozy. read more

Ix Restaurant - I placed my cup bought at Ix next to my own regular glass of water for size comparison. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Yes! This space is awesome. I almost walked right by it for the billionth time this month before I finally decided to stop in. And I'm so happy I did. Ix Café recently took over the space of another coffee spot (which I don't remember the name of) so they're relatively new to the space. The menu is a fusion of Guatemalan, Asian, and European cuisine which makes for an interesting selection. I stuck with a Cubano which came with a side salad ($10) and it was delicious (and filling). I can't wait to give the rest of their menu a try. Kimchi and pancetta on the same sandwich, whaaaaat? They also offer standard cafe fare like pastries + cookies + la colombe coffee to satisfy all of your sugary, caffeine needs. read more

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This stuff is uncommonly delicious. I could happily eat all of the things I've tried here indefinitely. Vegetarians and vegans take note: the person who answered the phone told me that they could make all of the soups & stews vegetarian without compromising the flavor, and they were right. The cacao aguado is super good. It's literally chocolate water, I know, but just try it, and don't get carried away with any preconceived notion that chocolate should only be drank with milk. The only point I can make against Ix is that they really pack things uhhh tightly - all of the containers in my takeout order were wrapped in plastic. I know they mean well, and that my drinks would probably spill over without such tight wrapping, but I do hope that they can eventually find a less wasteful way to accomplish the same. read more

Came in for brunch by myself. They only have one menu, and it has plenty of variety to soothe my need for Sunday brunch. Had huevos rancheros, and crazy corn in a cup. I LOVED the crazy corn. Services is friendly, food is great, and they are letting me sit here and chill with a nice cup of coffee. read more

- portions are huge (I soup finish soup and salad) (salad was re-eaten 3 times, in addition to initial order) - soup is great, btw - great chocolate (get mocha if ur not into hot chocolate) read more

The food and drinks here are really great (especially the soups and the hot chocolates). The atmosphere is also lovely. But I have to knock off one star because of their no-laptop policy on weekends. I don't mind that they have this policy in place - lots of places in Brooklyn do and I completely understand it. But most places put signs up, so you know you should go somewhere else if you want to work. In our case, we'd already ordered (a lot) of food when they came up to tell me I had to put my laptop away, as they don't allow them on weekends. I wouldn't have eaten here had I known they had such a policy, as I really needed to get my work done. read more

Ix Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really liked kimchi soup . The place is small but their options for soups is nice . Tried their lavender relaxer drink was very good . Amazing drink for girls . Price is so affordable . Place is cozy . Soups are delicious read more

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Such a gem! My friends and I each got a different soup and sampled each other's: my favorite was the quichon. I was also a huge fan of the melted cheese and tortillas appetizer. The staff are all so kind and friendly (and provide good service). read more