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Happened upon this lovely cafe/bakery with my daughter after-school on a Friday. We recognized the style of the menu immediately and learned the neighbors in Casa Ora own Lulla's as well. It was busy but not crowded with people dining and working on their laptops. The fare is Venezuelan and ranges from guacamole toast to croissants. You can order at the counter or find a table and order via the QR code at your table on weekdays. On weekends theres more of a brunch crowd and they have wait service. I tried the ham and cheese croissant which was great but I really love the guacamole toast. Love this place and props for being open on weekdays at 7- not enough places in the area open early. We have already been here 3x. Great addition to the neighb.
What a great all day restaurant! Lulla's has everything from Venezuelan pastries and coffees to breakfast and dinner dishes. We were able to get a table on a weekend morning, but it quickly filled up by lunchtime. I haven't had a lot of Venezuelan food before so I wasn't familiar with many of the dishes, but there were many I wanted to try. We started with the pastelitos which were similar to empanadas and filled with beef and cheese. I could have eaten several more of them! We also got the arepa stuffed with eggs, avocado and cheese. A great breakfast dish! Lastly, we tried the cachapa which was a sweet & savory corn pancake with guayanes cheese, nata & queso mixto. I've never had anything like it before and it was very filling! The melty cheese and sweet corn pancake was a great combo. We plan to come back and try more Venezuelan dishes and pastries.
A unique Venezuelan bakery that opened up this year, I think a few months ago? The pastries are a must get. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pastries. To have access to the entire menu, you'd need to come after 12 noon. "Bites" are available at 7AM, sandwiches at 9AM, and brunch items at 12 noon. I really liked their "Tacon" French Toast. For "bites", the Mandocas and Tequenos are super popular. For coffee or espresso drink, I recommend the Dirty Chicha. It's similar to drinking a Horchata.
Tried Lulla's and absolutely loved it! I ordered the arepa combo along with the empanadas and tequeños, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying. You can really taste the care put into the food. The service was great too--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Such a great spot for delicious comfort food. I'll definitely be back!
Lulla's has that "slow down for a second" cafe vibe you usually only see in the movies. The pastries are decent, but here is the real pro tip: if you're looking for a full meal and more than just baked goods, you can actually order off the Casa Ora menu here. Since they're sister restaurants right next door to each other, you get that upscale, Michelin-vibe food in a much more relaxed, airy setting. I went with the Paella, and it was fantastic; perfectly cooked seafood and the rice had all that rich, deep flavor you're looking for. The space itself is beautiful and super welcoming, whether you're just grabbing a coffee or sitting down for a legit dinner. It's definitely a new favorite in the neighborhood.
We love Casa Ora for dinner, so we had to try this sister spot for brunch. I ordered the brisket and eggs sandwich, served in a soft fluffy bread along with delicious sweet plantains. My wife is Venezuelan and loved her Cachapas; she complimented the flavor of its corn. We stopped by the bakery on our way out and grabbed a few things to go. I ordered two of the muffin shaped croissants filled with guava and cream. The interior design, with its warm orange tones and golden lighting, deserves a nice mention as well. We are glad we came here but can't wait to come back and bring family.
With furniture heavily accented in Paul Rudolph's favorite color, Paprika, this new upmarket Venezuelan cafe is one of the more pleasant locales for wasting away an afternoon in Williamsburg these days. The reason for the 3 star review is really the golfeado, a classic Venezuelan pastry I was excited to try due to the combination of savory flavors from the queso guayanes. Unfortunately the sweet syrup has a slightly chemical aftertaste that made this order a disappointment. The arepa was quite good. The dough could have been a little chewier and less tough, but the combination of fillings including black beans, cheese and avocado was excellent. All of our coffee orders and the French Toast-esque churros were on point as well.
I wanted to like this place more than I did - the atmosphere is lovely, and even the bathrooms are nice. The menu is good, but prices are high - $12 for a golfeado is a sticker shock for any Venezuelan. I don't mind paying if it's good, but sadly it came out too salty - they need to find the right cheese that isn't too salty to mix in with the dough before baking. Definitely isn't as good as Miami's Don Pan or Caracas' Pan 900. And to add insult to injury, the outside ring of the golfeado tasted dry. I wouldn't order this again from here, sadly, until they fix the recipe (and perhaps lower the price until they get it right and make it a coveted item again). I also had the arepa andina, which isn't easy to find, considering it's a very regional thing - being staple type of arepa from the Venezuelan Andes mountains. For me, this one the filling was nice - with the homemade smoked salmon being a nice touch and perhaps a New York twist to the item. However, the arepa andina was a bit too thick to my liking - making it a bit too doughy than it needed to be. If it was thinner, I think this could definitely be a winner. But again, I would not order this again - again, not until they get it right. After trying this one, I'm just at least grateful that there's another Venezuelan place that makes a better one (and at a fraction of the price too) in New York. The parchita juice (passion fruit) was fine. The coffee with "Venezuelan milk" was unusual - I didn't think Venezuelan milk was a thing and then after tasting it, I realized what it was - powdered milk - which is common in Venezuela (at least for some of the Venezuelans not buying Parmalat or other branded milks that was also ubiquitous there). And yes, it's good - and I can see how it's nostalgic - I did enjoy drinking powder milk - the more powder, the merrier. Nice touch to make bougie what really wasn't - I wouldn't ordering it again - and since it is a unique flavor, I can see the appeal and where the praises for it are coming from even it is not something you typically get from a coffee shop in Caracas - at least not that I recall. What really wasn't good here though are the mandocas - thinner and fried lighter than what I'm used to, they're definitely tasty morsels! Not cheap, at $12, but being as tasty as they were, I would order them again. These Venezuelan corn/sweet plantain fritters (oddly referred to as "doughnuts" here) are something I can direct people to order immediately! When I came up to the counter to mention that the pricey golfeado was too salty - she pretty much shrugged and wasn't able to comment or do something or communicate it with the kitchen or manager. I feel that the counter team could use a bit more training in hospitality, but overall staff was friendly, even if they may not be as accommodating. While I was bummed with my initial experience after opening my wallet, I do want to try a few other items at some point to see how they also fare so I may return and will update my review when I do.
I loveee Lulla's. The coffee is so good and the Venezuelan pastries are delicious. The staff is always genuinely kind and friendly. They're also super accommodating with dogs, which my floof loves. The outdoor space has plenty of seating. Inside is just as cute with its art deco vibes and ++ plants. Definitely one of those places that feels easy to keep coming back to!
I've been wanting to check this place out and I'm in love! The decorations are beautiful! You can grab a coffee and a pastry or enjoy a drink and some bites! The service is fast and the lady at the counter was sweet and courteous! I purchased a few baked goods to go but i look forward to returning for more goodies!
Love this place. First tried take out and then this weekend sat for brunch with my family. Cachapa is delicious along with the croissants, Campesino sandwich with the pineapple chutney is delicious along with the espresso martinis which are less sweet but it was perfect since we had a couple sweet pastries like the Nutella cruffin. The only thing I wish is that we had been given a last call for food and beverages. The place closes at 5pm but at 4:35pm we tried to order a dirty chicha and a lady not our server said the staff was already cleaning up so it wasn't possible to have any coffee drinks. Thankfully when we asked our server Jolie about it she surprised us with the beverage soon after. Jolie was very sweet. We will definitely be back.
Two Venezuelan friends being happy tasting Venezuelan food... we really loved the place, the ambience, the service and the food. Next time we'll try cachitos and golfeados
My boyfriend and I (both Venezuelan) came to this place with high expectations, they unfortunately were not met. We tried the cachapa and it was too salty it didn't taste like Venezuelan cachapa at all, the cachitos need work, they were too doughy like a comment here said. Coffee and cold toddy were really good but overall they could improve their recipes especially for the price they are charging. Their employees were really nice though! And the place has a nice atmosphere, I'm hoping they improve.
2 months ago
really cute interior! really slow and unwelcoming staff unfortunately. fantastic food however! read more
Second time here and both times, I came during non busy hours. I enjoyed the upbeat but relaxing decor along with the holiday decorations. Walking in you head to the lovely display of pastries and order over the counter. I do love their tables/booths. Makes you feel comfortable and elevated at the same time. For coffee, I ordered the cafe con leche which is made with powdered milk. I misheard and thought they said evaporated milk. Not my cup of Joe. Their drip on the other hand was good. For food, I ordered the cachapa. First time was with shredded chicken and it was not good. It was tough and a little bit cold. The second time around, I ordered it sans protein and it was lovely, flaky, and beautiful with the cheese and sauce me. The Pan Jamón, bread itself was a good texture but I felt the olive and raisins weren't in harmony with the piece. The pistachio croissant was a bit over the top. The croissant was nice and flaky but I had to take out the filling. Overall love the customer service, the decor. Still lots on the menu to try so willing to give it another chance! read more
2 months ago
Beautiful staff, interior and food. Don't skip this when in Brooklyn. The short ribs with rice, beans and plantains were fantastic. Feeds the soul food. read more
1 year ago
Happened upon this lovely cafe/bakery with my daughter after-school on a Friday. We recognized the style of the menu immediately and learned the neighbors in Casa Ora own Lulla's as well. It was busy but not crowded with people dining and working on their laptops. The fare is Venezuelan and ranges from guacamole toast to croissants. You can order at the counter or find a table and order via the QR code at your table on weekdays. On weekends theres more of a brunch crowd and they have wait service. I tried the ham and cheese croissant which was great but I really love the guacamole toast. Love this place and props for being open on weekdays at 7- not enough places in the area open early. We have already been here 3x. Great addition to the neighb. read more
What a great all day restaurant! Lulla's has everything from Venezuelan pastries and coffees to breakfast and dinner dishes. We were able to get a table on a weekend morning, but it quickly filled up by lunchtime. I haven't had a lot of Venezuelan food before so I wasn't familiar with many of the dishes, but there were many I wanted to try. We started with the pastelitos which were similar to empanadas and filled with beef and cheese. I could have eaten several more of them! We also got the arepa stuffed with eggs, avocado and cheese. A great breakfast dish! Lastly, we tried the cachapa which was a sweet & savory corn pancake with guayanes cheese, nata & queso mixto. I've never had anything like it before and it was very filling! The melty cheese and sweet corn pancake was a great combo. We plan to come back and try more Venezuelan dishes and pastries. read more
A unique Venezuelan bakery that opened up this year, I think a few months ago? The pastries are a must get. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pastries. To have access to the entire menu, you'd need to come after 12 noon. "Bites" are available at 7AM, sandwiches at 9AM, and brunch items at 12 noon. I really liked their "Tacon" French Toast. For "bites", the Mandocas and Tequenos are super popular. For coffee or espresso drink, I recommend the Dirty Chicha. It's similar to drinking a Horchata. read more
Tried Lulla's and absolutely loved it! I ordered the arepa combo along with the empanadas and tequeños, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying. You can really taste the care put into the food. The service was great too--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Such a great spot for delicious comfort food. I'll definitely be back! read more
10 months ago
Lulla's has that "slow down for a second" cafe vibe you usually only see in the movies. The pastries are decent, but here is the real pro tip: if you're looking for a full meal and more than just baked goods, you can actually order off the Casa Ora menu here. Since they're sister restaurants right next door to each other, you get that upscale, Michelin-vibe food in a much more relaxed, airy setting. I went with the Paella, and it was fantastic; perfectly cooked seafood and the rice had all that rich, deep flavor you're looking for. The space itself is beautiful and super welcoming, whether you're just grabbing a coffee or sitting down for a legit dinner. It's definitely a new favorite in the neighborhood. read more
1 year ago
We love Casa Ora for dinner, so we had to try this sister spot for brunch. I ordered the brisket and eggs sandwich, served in a soft fluffy bread along with delicious sweet plantains. My wife is Venezuelan and loved her Cachapas; she complimented the flavor of its corn. We stopped by the bakery on our way out and grabbed a few things to go. I ordered two of the muffin shaped croissants filled with guava and cream. The interior design, with its warm orange tones and golden lighting, deserves a nice mention as well. We are glad we came here but can't wait to come back and bring family. read more
With furniture heavily accented in Paul Rudolph's favorite color, Paprika, this new upmarket Venezuelan cafe is one of the more pleasant locales for wasting away an afternoon in Williamsburg these days. The reason for the 3 star review is really the golfeado, a classic Venezuelan pastry I was excited to try due to the combination of savory flavors from the queso guayanes. Unfortunately the sweet syrup has a slightly chemical aftertaste that made this order a disappointment. The arepa was quite good. The dough could have been a little chewier and less tough, but the combination of fillings including black beans, cheese and avocado was excellent. All of our coffee orders and the French Toast-esque churros were on point as well. read more
I wanted to like this place more than I did - the atmosphere is lovely, and even the bathrooms are nice. The menu is good, but prices are high - $12 for a golfeado is a sticker shock for any Venezuelan. I don't mind paying if it's good, but sadly it came out too salty - they need to find the right cheese that isn't too salty to mix in with the dough before baking. Definitely isn't as good as Miami's Don Pan or Caracas' Pan 900. And to add insult to injury, the outside ring of the golfeado tasted dry. I wouldn't order this again from here, sadly, until they fix the recipe (and perhaps lower the price until they get it right and make it a coveted item again). I also had the arepa andina, which isn't easy to find, considering it's a very regional thing - being staple type of arepa from the Venezuelan Andes mountains. For me, this one the filling was nice - with the homemade smoked salmon being a nice touch and perhaps a New York twist to the item. However, the arepa andina was a bit too thick to my liking - making it a bit too doughy than it needed to be. If it was thinner, I think this could definitely be a winner. But again, I would not order this again - again, not until they get it right. After trying this one, I'm just at least grateful that there's another Venezuelan place that makes a better one (and at a fraction of the price too) in New York. The parchita juice (passion fruit) was fine. The coffee with "Venezuelan milk" was unusual - I didn't think Venezuelan milk was a thing and then after tasting it, I realized what it was - powdered milk - which is common in Venezuela (at least for some of the Venezuelans not buying Parmalat or other branded milks that was also ubiquitous there). And yes, it's good - and I can see how it's nostalgic - I did enjoy drinking powder milk - the more powder, the merrier. Nice touch to make bougie what really wasn't - I wouldn't ordering it again - and since it is a unique flavor, I can see the appeal and where the praises for it are coming from even it is not something you typically get from a coffee shop in Caracas - at least not that I recall. What really wasn't good here though are the mandocas - thinner and fried lighter than what I'm used to, they're definitely tasty morsels! Not cheap, at $12, but being as tasty as they were, I would order them again. These Venezuelan corn/sweet plantain fritters (oddly referred to as "doughnuts" here) are something I can direct people to order immediately! When I came up to the counter to mention that the pricey golfeado was too salty - she pretty much shrugged and wasn't able to comment or do something or communicate it with the kitchen or manager. I feel that the counter team could use a bit more training in hospitality, but overall staff was friendly, even if they may not be as accommodating. While I was bummed with my initial experience after opening my wallet, I do want to try a few other items at some point to see how they also fare so I may return and will update my review when I do. read more
5 months ago
I loveee Lulla's. The coffee is so good and the Venezuelan pastries are delicious. The staff is always genuinely kind and friendly. They're also super accommodating with dogs, which my floof loves. The outdoor space has plenty of seating. Inside is just as cute with its art deco vibes and ++ plants. Definitely one of those places that feels easy to keep coming back to! read more
2 months ago
I've been wanting to check this place out and I'm in love! The decorations are beautiful! You can grab a coffee and a pastry or enjoy a drink and some bites! The service is fast and the lady at the counter was sweet and courteous! I purchased a few baked goods to go but i look forward to returning for more goodies! read more
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1 year ago
Love this place. First tried take out and then this weekend sat for brunch with my family. Cachapa is delicious along with the croissants, Campesino sandwich with the pineapple chutney is delicious along with the espresso martinis which are less sweet but it was perfect since we had a couple sweet pastries like the Nutella cruffin. The only thing I wish is that we had been given a last call for food and beverages. The place closes at 5pm but at 4:35pm we tried to order a dirty chicha and a lady not our server said the staff was already cleaning up so it wasn't possible to have any coffee drinks. Thankfully when we asked our server Jolie about it she surprised us with the beverage soon after. Jolie was very sweet. We will definitely be back. read more
2 years ago
Two Venezuelan friends being happy tasting Venezuelan food... we really loved the place, the ambience, the service and the food. Next time we'll try cachitos and golfeados read more
2 years ago
My boyfriend and I (both Venezuelan) came to this place with high expectations, they unfortunately were not met. We tried the cachapa and it was too salty it didn't taste like Venezuelan cachapa at all, the cachitos need work, they were too doughy like a comment here said. Coffee and cold toddy were really good but overall they could improve their recipes especially for the price they are charging. Their employees were really nice though! And the place has a nice atmosphere, I'm hoping they improve. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Brand new spot. The weekends are super busy! Make sure you are ready to wait. The food is superb! The cachitos are the winners! They are still tweaking their service but kudos to them the place is beautiful and they have something amazing brewing! Definitely worth the trip! I believe this place is going to become a must do in NYC! Keep it up! read more
2 years ago
Food presentation and taste pretty good, The Empanadas with the cilantro sauce was the best with the café con leche with back home taste! BUT everything was cold, the place was Packed, I waited a pretty long time for everything, my coffee, my food. Only 2 waitresses and the place was Full capacity but they were really nice. Place is Pretty, Nice vibe. I will wait a little to give it a second try read more
2 years ago
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169 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
East Williamsburg
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