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    Layla

    4.3 (34 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Oysters, sourdough bread
    Rachel G.

    We needed to kill an hour and stumbled upon Layla in the neighborhood. They have a cute backyard and it is perfect on a nice day. We ordered a couple drinks, oysters, sourdough bread and fries. Everything was solid and a great spot for a quick afternoon snack. We'll be back to try their brunch or dinner!

    Bar area + Glass of Bodega Arautava, Listan Blanco white wine
    Iyanla M.

    Layla is a cute little bar in BK! the bartender was very attentive and helpful w selections Drink:Bodega Arautava, Listan Blanco white wine 10/10! Very smooth, beautiful blend of sweet & dry

    Albert K.

    Super cool bar and coffee shop. Lots of selection for everybody. Back patio area for parties too. It's bumping here on the weekends and nights. Staff are super kind.

    Espresso martini
    Kaitlin M.

    The burger was mid, the espresso martini was clutch, the staff was friendly and personable. There were people in there that clearly come a lot and knew the staff--I loved the friendly vibe. Would for sure visit again !

    Mya N.

    This was a really cute cocktail bar! My friend and I were looking for a last minute drink before other plans and stumbled upon Layla. The drinks were so good and the bartenders were so nice.

    Josh W.

    Layla NYC always impresses! This Williamsburg staple has friendly staff, a cozy vibe, and phenomenal food and drinks. Some of the highlights for us were the chicken skewers, beef shin ragu, and Layla's Juice. The superb service and great location make this an easy choice any day of the week. I can't say enough wonderful things about this place - it should be on everyone's list!

    Tortellini
    Leemor Y.

    A solid 4, but if we want to get technical, the food was 4+ and the drink was a 3. We came on a Saturday night around 7 pm (2 people) and had to wait about 5 min. It was definitely happening in there. Hookup vibes and pretty loud, but service was nice and attentive. For drinks, I got the Spicy Mario (3/5). The mix was good but it was a mezcal drink with no rim! It gave me a cheap vibe even though it was almost $20. A salt rim would have elevated and given it the balance it needed. For food, we got: - Crab (3/5) - Strachiatellla (5/5) - Tortellini (4.5/5) I'd come back for that strachiatella, in fact, order 2. The sourdough bread was perfect (get more to dip into the tortellini sauce!). The tortellini was also delicious - I am partial to fried sage. It was very al dente and took a long time to arrive but the flavors were beautiful. Overall, it's a bit of a hit or miss food wise but the hits are worth coming back for.

    Caesar salad
    Larissa B.

    *more 4.5 stars Had a good time checking out Layla for the first time. Cut, cozy place with a small menu with rotating or seasonal items, which I appreciate, to keep things fresh and interesting, although I hope they bring back the prawns, I wanted to try those! Got the croquets, Caesar salad, clams with butterbeans and tortellini along with two glasses of wine. The croquets were nice, although I wise the cheese on top was more inside because it was lacking cheesiness inside but the cheese on top made it better, just hard to scoop with a fork. My friend and I both agreed that the Caesar salad was the star. Super lemony and flavorful while still being light! Highly recommend. For the clams, the sauce was good although I wish there were more clams since there were only 6 pieces and a whole lot of butter beans. The tortellini wasn't too memorable, I was expecting more flavor but only for one note of squash. Overall, it's a great spot with good ambiance. For super packed around 8pm. The servers were really nice and attentiveness as well. Give it a shot!

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    Went right when they opened so they were still setting up/I was the only one there. Completely attentive even though I was solo. Food was great, would go back anytime I'm in the area.

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    Had a great experience. Great vibe in this place. Tasty food and drinks. And most importantly friendly staff.

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    Definitely 100% recommend! Very kind staff, great vibe, great location and thoughtfully created menu!

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    Awesome food, service on point, ambiance is laidback chill! Recommend! Will definitely be back for some Negroni and Caesar's salad!!

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    Dear Strangers is a wonderful hidden gem! We celebrated Valentine's Day there last night and while…read morethe restaurant was incredibly busy, we never felt overlooked or underserved. The owners were milling around making sure everyone was well taken care of and the wait staff were kind and personable. Now the food...AMAZING!!! Every bite we took was wonderful and so surprising with creative combinations and gorgeously presented. The restaurant itself was hip and refined and seemed to be the happening spot of the night. We will certainly be back!

    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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    Attaboy has my heart and soul, especially after crafting, curating and creating my dream drink that…read morewill live forever in the memory of my taste buds unable to be erased from my brain's footprints. Our friends raved about this place and we of course were excited (and a bit skeptical at first) to try it. The concept: no menu + no lights + a few questions = the ultimate cocktail experience. The speakeasy vibe and the dark ambiance really makes this place feel even more exclusive. With just a few tables and the bar setting, you're in for an experience you won't forget (unless you answer the wrong questions and really end up with a drink you don't like HA). This wasn't my case. Of course I described my two favorite things: Negroni + mezcal. The obvious answer would be a mezcal Negroni, but that's not why one comes to a place like Attaboy. Our amazing curator came by to ask us all a few questions, write down a few words in the napkins, and mix up the perfect drink that our master bartender crafts, curates and creates. My drink came as I couldn't possibly imagine. It looked like a Negroni smelled like Oaxaca, with all the smoke simmering up and preparing my sensory experience, leading to the best first sip. Ladies and gentleman, I introduce you to The Devil's Backbone. A perfectly balanced drink I'll never forget, one that is sipped slowly and enjoyed thoroughly. It's sexy, it's smoky it's sipped. Attaboy gave the best mixology experience and we can't wait to be back. Pro tip: be sure to be as vocal as possible, even with ice, so you don't end up with a tiki drink if that's not your vibe.

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    Small space but good vibes
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    Fifteen years later and Apotheke is still one of my favorites!…read more You will walk past this hidden speakeasy several times before finding it. I could tell you to look for the blue beaker sign that says "Chemist" but the better tell is the random guy sitting on a stool outside. He'll be the only person on the street, so no worries about missing him! The menu has changed over the years, but the quality has not. The bartenders are social and personable. And the prices are in line for the area. My bestie and I loved the vibe. One of the best speakeasies she's had the pleasure of experiencing. Don't miss out on this place!

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