The vibes here were immaculate! Service, check. Ambiance, check. Food, CHECK. Our waiter was so patient and spot-on with his recommendations. Came here for a casual girls night on a random Thursday and K'far was so aesthetically pleasing. For cocktails, I recommend the Yalla Yalla or Bar Mitzvah Moves if you like refreshing drinks. We weren't that hungry so we shared the crispy mushroom hummus, baklava and brick chicken. I would get all of these again. Call me weird but I don't really like hummus except for K'far's hummus. It blew my mind! The baklava is not actually dessert, but rather halloumi cheese that was accentuated by the sweetness of orange blossom and squash with a hint of spice. I was also impressed by this. Lastly, the chicken - I normally don't get chicken because of how dry it can be made. But this chicken was cooked perfectly; so juicy! K'far has exceeded my expectations on dishes I normally am not a fan of so while I'm not a lamb girly, I'm convinced to try it the next time I'm there. read more

To my delight, most of Williamsburg's culinary real estate is occupied by Mediterranean establishments...so then how is it that K'Far can afford its stay in the lobby level of the Hoxton Hotel? Not to mention-- it shares its residence with its nearly untouchable cousin, Laser Wolf, who occupies the rooftop. Both are descendants of the beloved Israeli chef, Michael Solomonov, who is known for bringing the warmth of Tel Aviv to those familiar, while also contextualizing it in a way Williamsburg considers trendy. ***Review is for breakfast only, served 8-11a daily [They also serve lunch M-F 11a-3p; dinner 5p-11p/12a daily] As mentioned, there is plenty a place that can deliver a good mezze and skewer, but K'far introduces the cultural distinction that is Israeli cuisine. My friend who has already enjoyed Solomonov in Philly, kept abreast and graciously reserved a table for 3 for the closest of friends, Sunday of opening week. Mazel! Upon entering, I was welcomed by the glass-enclosed atrium, ornate with lush greenery and chic but cozy furnishing. We started the meal with a round of Lemonana Spritz ($17), very light and refreshing and easy to drink, as another round was soon to follow. So to the important part: 1. Hummus ($13): A good litmus test- served with the fluffiest of pitas, the stand-out of this ubiquitous spread was the green tehina. The parsley/cilantro created an airy layer to the heavy sesame paste base. 2. Egg and Cheese Jerusalem Bagel ($13): I have never had a Jerusalem bagel, but it is airier, oblong-shaped, and sesame-topped compared to your perhaps, self-righteous and denser NY bagel. They use Cooper's Sharp cheddar which was perfectly melted into the bed of fluffy scramble. Highly recommend trying one of these! 3. Smoked Trout Kubaneh ($14): This bread of Yemeni origin is the perfect marriage of brioche and flatbread (traditionally baked overnight for Shabbat). Topped with a fish who has lived in the shadows of lox, but is highly underrated. It is a bit savory, but is balanced nicely by the cucumber and dill, also highly recommend! Although, curious to try the fig/ricotta/pomegranate next time. 4. Chocolate Rugelach ($7- comes with 2): A less fussy version of the french croissant, this crescent rolled pastry was the perfect way to day cap the meal. It was not overwhelmingly sweet and a great breakfast pastry. However, I was also eyeing the apple babka and pistachio sticky bun! This is the perfect brunch place to take to impress any audience! Although the atmosphere is very poised, it does have a more laid-back quality to it, which is on brand with the name, K'far ('village' in Hebrew)-- which is to say it is good for a spectrum of occasions! I will definitely be back to try the dinner menu- hope to see you there! read more

K'Far - Clock-wise 1. Hummus ($13) 2. Smoked Trout Kubaneh ($14) 3. Jerusalem Bagel Egg and Cheese ($13) 4. Chocolate Rugelach ($7) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Let me start by the ambiance of this restaurant is amazing, so chic. Food was good and the waiter was very helpful. Cocktails were good. I loved the whole experience. Definitely will come back when I'm in town again! read more

K'Far - Beef and pine nuts hummus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Where to start. The food is excellent -- that is undeniable. The wait staff was the real winner here -- on point, knowledgeable, fun -- and just very good all around. We had challah, Caesar salad, the cod with rice, halloumi, the pancake -- all of which were absolutely ridiculous. Have eaten at the owners other restaurant in Philky and have to say, this blew me away. They were a smidge late on the food -- boom, comped a drink and part of the meal. Just so respectful, beautiful space and more. High recommend. read more

K'Far - Roasted Fennel Caesar Haloumi and Quince Baklava - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had a really nice brunch at K'Far. The restaurant is beautiful. You enter from the street level and then can proceed down the stairs or an elevator. The service was nice and attentive. We ordered Chocolate Rugelach, Chavita (green olive and feta omelette), and the Shakshuka with pita and merguez. The flavors were amazing. We really enjoyed this spot and highly recommend it if you're in the Williamsburg area. read more

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they have the softest bagels that are absolutely so yummy the strawberry cream cheese is to die for

I have now been here twice and both experiences have been exceptional. The tuna melt is a must-have. I usually done like to order tuna out but tried this on a whim and it's probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Please get it! All the food is exceptional and the staff is so attentive (not in an annoying way) and sweet. ... also they have goldstar beer which is so hard to find. My only complaint is that they don't do delivery or takeout. I'd order every day. read more

The best egg sandwich!! I used to live in the area but now it's on my to-do list every time I visit NYC.

Went early w party of three. iI's a large space , first impression, someone put big $$$ into the space. You walk down a side long flight of stairs. The cafe looked like a nice , cozy place to chill , on the left. We ordered the following: Baklava- warm halloumi w pear and pistachio -this was worth the trip Fennel Caesar- if you like fennel really tasty dish , like a savory pie The remaining dishes were underwhelming - could not really taste anything "Israeli" or Mideast in them ,for that matter. Cod Chraime Mushroom "risotto" farro Skirt Steak By far the best items were the apps. Stick to those and you'll do fine. Wine list very limited, adequate I suppose. Service prompt, cost on the high side. Was hoping for better, & would not return. read more

Went here with my family for my birthday brunch. The ambiance is beautiful and definitely a great option for groups. I was really excited to try K'far as I've read great things online, but I have to say it was a bit of a letdown. All of the pastries we tried were amazing and I would definitely come back for them (but you can also buy many of them in the hotel lobby cafe). However, none of us were that impressed with our main dishes. Three of us ordered shakshuka and mine took around 15 minutes extra to come out after everyone else's main dish. None of us thought the shakshuka was that great, and my Mom who ordered the latkes didn't love her dish either. We also weren't that impressed with their take on an espresso martini. Nothing was bad I think maybe I came in with too high expectations. read more

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We were staying at the hoxton hotel and decided to eat at K'Far because it was conveniently located in the lobby. It did not disappoint! The restaurant had a light airy feel to it with lots of plants, candles, and a variety of seating- we were seated in the "outdoor" area that was covered in glass but not actually outside. Lots of wine options from the Middle East that we hadn't heard of and they were good! We ordered the crispy mushroom hummus and Arabic salad to start- both were great. The server recommended the crispy mushroom hummus and it was delicious and came with warm pita bread. For our entree we chose the lamb shank for two and omg- so much food and so good!! It was a fun experience and came with so many little side dishes. We probably wouldn't have ordered appetizers had we known the size. read more

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Overall an amazing brunch spot, we would recommend as possibly the best breakfast/brunch place in the city. Atmosphere is good, lots of green plants everywhere and great lighting, with great decor. Try to get a seat in the greenroom if you like having natural light. Service was average, nothing really spectacular, but was definitely adequate. Portion sizes were shockingly large especially compared to most of the places in the city, you will not leave hungry from here for sure. Pistachio Sticky Bun (Must Get) $7 Warm, almost a gooey caramel sweetness, the crushed pistachios on top brought an amazing texture. This along with the babka are some of the best pastries we have ever tried in NYC Lemon Cheesecake Babka (Must Get) $7 babka was an amazing moist texture, perfect sweetness, accentuated by an amazing cheesecake cream on top Egg/Cheese Jerusalem Bagel (Must Get) $14 Basically a long bagel panini type of sandwich, great crispiness on the outside, the egg was perfectly fluffy on the inside, combined with an amazing gooeyness from the cheese Shakshuka (Skip) $20 Surprisingly this was an underwhelming dish considering how perfect everything else was. It was way more watery than your average shakshuka so I think this dulled the flavors a bit. Where I will say they excelled in this dish is providing two pita bread pieces per person which is great because most of the time you are left with no bread and a bunch of tomato sauce at other restaurants that serve it read more

We have wanted to go to Michael Solomonov's Zahav in Philadelphia forever. Besides being a long drive, getting a table is very challenging. So when a cousin was coming to Brooklyn, we thought we had three Solomonov options in the same location. And miraculously, a table at K'far was available with less than a week's notice! Everything was great. The ambiance. The service. The food! Solomonov often speaks and writes about cooking the flavors of his home in Israel. We have been regular visitors to Israel and love to cook and eat the food of the Jewish homeland. This was a treat! The baklava small plate - not the Arab dessert, but a fantastic mix of haloumi, pear & walnut - was truly special. Wish we had ordered more. And the crispy mushroom Hummus was totally k'dai (Hebrew for worthwhile)! I had the Chicken Shnitzel with yemenite pickles, schug & tehina. My wife had the Whole Dorade with schug tzatziki & preserved artichokes. And the cousins both had the Brick Chicken with apricot amba, cabbage & harif. Everybody left happy! read more

I've been wanting to try their sticky bun for YEARS but failed a couple of times in Philly pre-pandemic because they always sold out so fast. Of course I was determined to get it once they open in Williamsburg. This place has a lot more space than their Philly location and (I assume) more pastries available. The ambiance in the hotel lobby was very nice for either chatting with friends or taking a break alone. The sticky bun was super nice - I expected it to be sweet but it's actually not that sweet! Nicely caramelized on the top and bottom and pillowy soft on the inside, appropriate for breakfast (if that's a thing). The only small let-down was the pistachios concentrated on the top and there wasn't much of a nutty flavor throughout. read more

K'Far - Pistachio sticky bun - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place has great ambiance and vibe. I came for brunch and it was really well made food. The salad was a bit small but great ingredients. Also got the avocado toast and loved it. Would def recommend read more

Great meal here!!! Food was all really good, flavorful and high quality. The ambience was really nice, I like the art deco style. Good service without being my overbearing. Our waitress Emma was great!! I felt like the price was also really fair considering what a lovely meal we had. read more

Delicious, will come back, the salad was so refreshing & the ambiance was amazing. Service was great as well

Such a beautiful restaurant. I've been a few times- make sure that you go for lunch vs breakfast or dinner to get everything. It's odd breakfast won't serve hummus. Their Shug is amazing (green hot sauce) and the tuna melt is the absolute best in Brooklyn. read more

I have no idea why this place doesn't have higher reviews, but man one of the most awesome restaurants in the city! We tried a bunch of things and everything was amazing! In addition to the delicious food, even the ambience and service were 5+. Definite recommend! read more

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K'Far was one of the best dining experiences I've had in awhile! My friend and I made a reservation for an early Sunday evening dinner and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is located inside The Hoxton in Williamsburg and the decor/ambiance is so cute! Our server (I wish I remembered his name) was so attentive. For the two of us, we ordered the Persian lamb shank for two and the crispy mushroom hummus; everything was so fresh and delicious! The lamb shank came with flatbread, rice, an eggplant dip, garlic confit, pickled beans and fresh herbs. It was more than enough for the two I can't wait to come back and try their brunch menu! read more

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I have been to many restaurants with my 12-year-old son who has Crohn's disease and there is not a single restaurant that has cared for him better than K'far. They came out with a book filled with every ingredient for every single dish on the menu and took special care to find options so that my son could have delicious food, as well as follow his extremely strict diet. The food for those without Crohn's was also delicious. I highly recommend the Baklava And the hummus as well as the mixed grill. Thank you so much too Emma and Lydia for the absolute service. read more

Love Israeli food! Came here for brunch. The meatballs inside the pita pockets were delicious. The hummus with mushrooms was delicious and wish we ordered another. Babka cupcake Delish to finish off. read more

Great food. Tasty and healthy portions. Attentive and courteous staff. Well made cocktails. read more

Great Great place. We were welcomed by the friendliest Host and taken to a table in what seemed like a garden. The space is filled with the greenest plants and it is warm and cozy. The menu for lunch was really awesome. We started with a hummus with green chickpeas in the middle that we devoured, not only cuz we were hungry but because it was so delicious. Served with warm pita breads this was perfect. An Arabic salad was also delicious, and what may have seemed ordinary, an egg sandwich on a Jerusalem Bagel was anything but ordinary. So tasty, as was the smoked salmon sandwich. There is also a chicken soup, really tasty and save room for some of the great pastries too, from the chocolate rugala to the pistachio sticky bun to the almond danish, yummy all the way. Perfect. read more

We had brunch and we loved it. The space is beautiful. The staff are so nice. The best item is the pistachio sticky buns.

I was blown away by how delicious the baked goods were here. I'm not exaggerating- please, for the love of god, go here and try their pastries. First off, the atmosphere is super cool- the space is massive, it's very open, with lots of natural light. It's usually pretty crowded, but I can't blame everyone for wanting to hang out here. There were so many tasty-looking pastries, but I decided to limit myself to two this time. It was my feeble attempt at self-discipline. I got the pistachio sticky bun and the almond challah danish. WOW. They were some of the best baked goods I've had in recent memory. The sticky bun was just amazingly flaky, with a caramelized, slightly crunchy glaze and a buttery flavor. And the almond challah danish tasted like a super-charged almond croissant. It was extremely flaky, and had a marzipan-like almond filling inside that you will love if you're a fan of nuts. I can't recommend this place enough. I'm a big bakery fanatic, and I'm constantly searching for good bakeries anywhere I visit. Trust me when I say, you've got to try K'far. read more

We love her!!! The vibe in this place is vibing! Its in the same building as Lazer Wolf if you have been there. We had 2 pastries: almond crossaint and the pistachio sticky bun. I am a pistachio whore and I didnt think the sticky bun was worth ordering again.. however, the almond croissant made up where the pistach lacked. I also had the Jerusalem bagel and iced coffee; both were very good. If you are a green plant, earthy vibe person; just go. The space is amazing read more

The food is not worth the price. Just a personal opinion -- the food at Ayat in Brooklyn is way better. If you want good middle eastern food, get the authentic stuff from Ayat. The Ambiance is pretty bad too. The inside of the restaurant is a bit of an eyesore. It reminded me of the Rainforest Cafe, and it was just as tacky. While I recognize I have a right to return, I probably won't! read more

K'Far has a gorgeous space and unique food! We had a late brunch at the bar and enjoyed the environment the most. It felt like the kind of place you could work from, lounge at, or hang out in with a group all in one. I had the grilled cheese Jerusalem bagel sandwich, which was unlike any other bagel I'd tried. A little too cheesy for me, but tasty. We also shared a pistachio sticky bun that I found WAY too sweet, but it looked amazing. read more

K'Far - Grilled Cheese Jerusalem bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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After being turned away from their sister restaurant in the hotel due to a reservation mixup. We reluctantly decided to eat here. Honestly - I wanted nothing more to do with hotel & wanted to go. Plenty of tables available & we were seated immediately. Service was bit slow starting but once it did. Oh boy. Service was lovely. And the food? Delicious. The tuna crudo was one perfect bite. We all enjoyed our entrees - Dora de, hanger steaks & chicken. The ice cream sundae was a highlight. read more

Went for brunch and it did not disappoint!! The egg sandwich is obv a crowd pleaser but everyone is SLEEPING on their patty melt! Best burger I have had in a while! The vibe is so cute and nice and also our waiter was phenomenal. He was so friendly and attentive. Overall great experience and can't wait to go back for dinner. read more

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Service was superb, but the food was just alright. The butter/honey for the challah rolls was good, but the roll was pretty average. The sauce on the cod was too strong that it was hard to consume without side, so we had to order rice to go with it. Same with the braised cabbage, which was mushy and very salty. The chicken schnitzel was crispy and crunchy on the outside, which was wonderful, but the chicken felt super dry. The skirt steak was done in medium rare which was one of the better dishes but still pretty underwhelming. However, the ambience was great and the service was superb. Would probably return for drinks and skip the food next time. read more

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It's hard to know where to start with this place. K'Far has a lot of potential but fails to deliver. The restaurant has good ambience but you can't shake the feeling it is trying too hard. The service was fine but they were not busy, so it is hard to tell what it would be like when it is busier. For food, we started with the challah rolls, which look the the rolls they used to serve in school cafeterias and taste about as bland. I got the cod, which was fine but completely overpowered by (and downed in) the sauce. The sides were all fairly forgettable, which was especially disappointing given the relatively high price point for everything. Overall not worth the money given the number of other great restaurants in the area read more

We went for dinner on a whim not expecting much as I consider the Philly Location a bakery / daytime driven spot... honestly everything we ordered completely hit. The Challah rolls seemingly simple but they are warm heavenly clouds. The labneh honey butter perfect texture and just the right balance of sweet, creamy and tangy. The Tunisian Tuna Crudo - is essentially an elevated take on a tuna and hard boiled egg sandwich (real ones know) and it's an umami bomb that will perk up your day. They were out of the z'atar brick chicken so we audibled to the Chraime and the flavors would make family in Israel proud even. (Only sad note was they don't have freshly baked pita to mop up the saucey goodness or rice ) The Arabic Salad is a nice and refreshing almost like a palette cleanser. I Also having been raised on Bulgarian Feta I love the use of it over the Greek or French variety. The Sumac lemonade was tasty and once we added fresh mint to it on the fly it was twice as good The Pecan cake is like if sunflower cake and coffee cake had a baby - it's the perfect not too sweet dessert. The halloumi Baklavah -- is perfect breakfast food to me - I would describe it as an open faced Boureka ... not so much Baklavah but who cares it's tasty. The absolute star of the evening however was the Kubbeh Neyya. A dish I've had various times and this was one of the best renditions of it I can recall. The toasted bulgur for crunch, the shifka peppers for tang and spice, the pickled onions to eat it with... next level. I can't wait to try all the baked goods during the day time. Somehow even with Camille no longer involved this place sings. I couldn't be more surprised. read more

Stumbled upon this beautiful restaurant during a 2 hour wait for laser wolf...well worth it. Amazing food & service. Mushroom hummus, artichoke & chicken schnitzel were a hit. would definitely go back read more

Food was ok. Setting is very nice. One of our entrees never arrived. Asked the server and his response: "It's on the way." Ten minutes later still no entree. We asked to speak to the manager. No sign of the manager. Food finally arrived. To their credit they comped us, but isn't it easier to admit that you didn't put the order in instead of ignoring us? The "hostess" looks like she'd rather be anywhere else. A smile and eye contact can go a long way... read more

Really cute space with delicious but sweeet pastries and coffee. Highly highly recommended! We got the Yemenite coffee which is delicious but heavy. The egg sandwich ( tbh I like the one in Philly more), the boureka which was divine and the pistachio bun which was delicious but incredibly sweet! read more

Wow, I cannot believe how amazing this place was. The ambiance is incredible! The service was amazing. The food was so tasty, i'm so sad i'm not still eating it lol. This was my first time having kabuneh and shakshuka. I chose the perfect place to have each bc they were delicious. The sauce that came with the schnitzel really elevated it to another level. Seriously give this place a 10/10 read more

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We had a shocking experience this weekend at K'far. We have been here multiple times, and love it. We booked brunch weeks in advance for a nice meal with family this time around. Our reservation was for 2:30. We were sat right away, even though one of in our party was running late. Ordered a few drinks and an app, and our waiter disappeared for about 10-15 minutes. When she finally reappeared, she asked us if we were ready to order, as the kitchen was closing very soon. Note this was already 2:55, first time we were notified the kitchen was closing at 3pm. One of our party was in the restroom, and as soon as she returned we placed our order. 5 minutes later, the manager comes to the table. He tells us that several items (2 of the 4 entrees and a shared starter) the kitchen was not able to make bc it was now closed. We were shocked - not only did our waiter disappear for 10+ minutes, she had only told us of the closing minutes before, and we got our order in ASAP. On top of that, the manager was so oblivious that he expected us to stay and eat the meal, while half the table sat and watched. Note this was around 3:02pm at this point. We were shocked - shocked that our meal was not put in in time as we barely had warning; and shocked that the manager would think we would want to stay when only half of the party could eat. I expressed this to the manager multiple times, and asked if he could please make an exception for us, being that the late order was not a fault of our own, and for my wife who is 8 months pregnant and certainly could not just sit and watch us eat our meals. The manager came by and said nothing could be done. Some how still expecting that we would stay, we had to explain very clearly to him why we would not, and we left to get a fantastic brunch at Café Mogador down the street. I have never been treated this bad at a restaurant. A shame, as we love this restaurant, but will never return. read more

Wow wow wow K'Far is incredible! No matter if you go yourself, with a plus one or a group of people you must order the Persian Lamb shank! It's truly perfection read more