I was here with friends tonight for desserts. Been here for few times for desserts and I love it every time. The place is nice and comfortable. It opens until very late which is good for summer time. About the food, since I only had desserts here so I'll only talk about desserts, I had powder tea (Apple flavor) today, it taste very good but a bit too sweet especially since we are eating desserts with it. We ordered the "3 chocolate mousse cake" (white & dark chocolate mousse cake), the assorted Turkish pastry desserts. It was good but didn't give me the wow factor, but this Kunefe dessert we ordered, it gave us the wow factor, it's a cheese dessert, it was very sweet, it was warm/hot. And I remember I had the lemon sobert in summer time once, it was tasty and refreshing, I'll definitely have it again when it's warmer out. Overall, I think it's a very good place for dessert if you are in the area. Trust me, it won't disappoint you!! read more

See all

Great food and great host I would definitely recommend this place don't forget to get the loaded potato. read more

Masal Cafe - Stuffed baked potato - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not my number one choice to Visit, however they are open for outdoor seating and have special bubbles outside for private and social distancing which is nice. The pasta was so so bland and tasteless the sauce tasted as if it were straight from the can.. the food is just average.. read more

This is my go to dessert spot/cafe. I use to only come here for dessert before but after trying some of the entrees, I fell in love. I now come here a lot more. Things I recommend for entrees: Yengun toast Stuffed potato Omelettes Any pasta The Turkish meatball (my fav) Dessert: I've tried almost everything and can recommend them all The must haves are either the Turkish tea or coffee. read more

I drive to Brooklyn just for they Turkish BF. This is my 2nd favorite restaurant you must try the traditional Turkish BF which is a platter with variety of cheeses.. Yum! You must try!! read more

Masal Cafe - Turkish Coffee - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really want to love this place. It's close to my apartment, and I come here on occasion to have coffee and do some work. The desserts are decent, the coffee is not bad also. The staff is nice, friendly and attentive. The location and the place itself are wonderful, with huge windows and the view of the canal! The deal breaker for me is flies! Masal Cafe always has so many damn annoying flies just roaming around my laptop screen, landing on and around a coffee mug, etc. I want to come here and spend more time, money, order food. Masal Cafe management, if you're reading this, please take care of your flies situation! It's an easy fix. read more

Good food -- I had the vegetarian stuffed potato. My dad had the burger and it was good. Amazing desserts and coffee. Subtracted one star because the waiter forgot for 20 minutes to bring our check and disappeared inside. I still tipped over 20 percent. If you are reading this during 2020 (and into next year) TIP the waitstaff and kitchen--and tip them well--during these times. It's important. Our restaurant culture and diversity makes NYC what it is. Stay safe out there. read more

A different turkish food experience compared to other turkish places in the area. Masal is more for the person who wants to sit down outside sidewalk, sip tea for hours while watching the action on the bay. The food is decent and relatively light with less meat options compared to traditional turkish restaurants. Has a large indoor space in a prized architectural jewel of sheepshead bay! Con: service is slow. The decor is questionable to say the least.. The multiple turkish airline planes hanging from the side of the walls is a head scratcher. read more

Started coming to this cafe almost three years ago and unfortunately it's been getting progressively worse. The staff is one of the most rudest and uniformed bunch I've ever seen. They take their time getting to you, even when the place is empty, and rush you when you attempt to order. The tables are rickety, I saw some flies fluttering about, and the servers are unaware of anything on their menu. Placed an order for a burger and ice cream. Was given ice cream first - why? When politely asked if it could be taken back until after our burgers the server got an attitude. It got to the point where we had to justify why we wanted our food before our dessert and at 1am this wasn't something we were interested in. Thankfully another server saw our frustration and mitigated the situation (which shouldn't have been an issue to begin with). The food is still decent but at this point unless you're ordering it to go, wouldn't recommend. The ambiance is gone, the servers are lacking, and for what is supposed to be a relaxing time it definitely can get aggravating. Still would recommend the baklava. read more

The good This is a big Turkish style cafe that has been there for years. A few years back they added another floor and a playroom for kids - this option is great for families with kids, the adults can enjoy their meals and conversations in peace while the kids run amok in the playroom, visible from the restaurant floor. The 1st floor remains cozy and is a cute place for hanging out with friends, dates, etc. The food is decent, their french fries and mozzarella sticks are very good though. The bad Service, service, service. This place mostly employs young /seasonal workers and probably pays them nothing (hello, 18%gratuity included in your check). If you do come here, make sure to ordereverything atonce and maybe ask for the check while you're at it - it becomes next to impossible to flag down a waiter after your initial order is placed. Cake fee. They used to charge something like $10-20 for the cake brought from outside. Fair enough. Then it was switched to $3 per slice. If you bring in a cake for a birthday party that serves 30 people, you can do the math. The outrageous part of this extortion is that they don't offer their own cakes(!!!!!), as if one wants the hassle of shlepping a cake from some other place.... No alcohol - although it may count as a good feature for some. The people who bring their sick kids (and give them medicine in front of everyone) to the playroom and the attendants look the other way. Also the people (not kids) who put their disgusting bare feet on the couches (also ignored by the attendants). $10 per kid in the playroom policy. I assume they could give a group discount after you bring in hundreds of $$$ and pay $$$ for your own damn cake that you bought somewhere else (because they don't have full cakes here !). So, 1 star for the ok food and 1 star for the kids playroom, the kids love it and I love to have uninterrupted meals and conversations with friends. read more

Today at around 11 pm, I visited this awful cafe, first we ordered tea and a dessert and waited desperately for a long time, about 50minut prepared dessert, tea is served with a spoon for two people, apparently so accepted .. If you like to wait, I recommend to visit this place read more

Very very bad! I usually buy from Uber eat KUMPIR once they give me a bag whit "free delivery" I decide to not pay anymore fee on Uber and I'm just call the restaurant by phone I order my usual kumpir, in the phone they screamed so loud that I couldn't hear anyone, the guy in the phone can't understand my English LOL he put wrong adress a couple of time they told me to wait 1h and I ask why? Like I'm every week order there and usual takes 30min because it's 3 blocks from me she sad the delivery guy is busy I was okay I told her I want the food hot she sad yes yes of course, the food come in 1h and half the guy forget the macchine bancomat I ask him how I suppose to pay! He told me I don't know call there okaaaay I call there in very rude voice she didn't explain me anything and boom here they charge for delivery and I was like why if they says it's free she told me no it's not free, why the bags do they have free delivery scriptures and restaurant emblems? wfk bullshit? I was close to pay when the guy give me a food was totally cold I return it and I didn't pay it ! Why I have to spend a money for rude service not professional delivery and cold food? read more

Overpriced. Portions are small. Kids playground is extremely dirty, no one on premises to look after children but we were charged gratuity for playground usage. read more

Pros: Excellent food, good decor, calm atmosphere, Turkish cuisine. Cons: Crowded on weeknights and weekends. Expect slow service if you come during peak hours. No lamb shish, only chicken kebabs. Other: The crowd is mostly middle-to-high-class Russian, so don't be surprised/feel alienated because everyone is speaking in fluent Russian. Brighton Beach is only a stone's throw away, and Opera might be the only decent cafe for miles. read more

Very spacious with charming decor and large portraits depicting the beautiful city of Istanbul as well as old photos of Emmons ave . You will always find the place to be mostly full but you'll always get a table ranging from a party of 4 up to 8. The place is known mostly for deserts and that's really what you should be going there for. Turkish deserts like kunefe and baklava along with a plethora of other more accustomed deserts like chocolate soufflé fill the bulk of the menu. Finally the service is great and quick. read more

Masal Cafe - Turkish desserts - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went to this place with my wife and my son to have lunch. There is a nice big playroom for kids, my son was happy. We waited for server to come for about 20-25 min and for the order we waited forever. There were 3 servers and almost half seats empty. Over all not bad. But very slow. read more

Food is good. I can't say same thing about service. Nice dessert menu. Specially tres leches is my favorite. Homemade and yummy. read more

Masal Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very bed customers service! The waiters are not listening. They don't care if they have customers or not. They spiking with each other. I wait for my salad 40 minutes((( very disappointed. read more

Great for families. Wonderful service and delicious food and turkish tea! Recommended! :) :) read more

Masal Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lovely place, nicely designed. Waiters and waitress are very polite and professional. Perfect to spend time with family or just sit back and relax with freinds for few hours read more

My favorite place for past two years, overall food and deserts are delicious but i want to highlight and outline kumpir (stuffed baked potato) the best food i have ever tried, gives you orgasm of stomach (lol). The best ever. This is something you should try before you die :). Keep the great job guys read more

I enjoy a lot to come here, the food is great an they have a very nice a fun place for children's in the second floor. You will be Very happy read more

Great costumer service, beautiful girls, every one very friendly And the fooood ..... SO yummmmi, very recomnding the stuff Poteto one of the best, Inside very Cozy. In the summer you can also seat out side read more

you cannot over charge people tax. even if this was a mistake, this is 100% illegal! we trust that our community businesses have our best interests at heart and i cant help but think being charged a 10% tax isnt a mistake. read more

Masal Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a pretty good place considering it's among the worse places that one can find himself while being in South Brooklyn. You might stumble on a waiter who does not spell English well, but everyone is in good nature and will be very helpful. read more

Masal is one of my favorite place. I just had amazingly delicious gullac which is a traditional Ramadan' milky sweet with traditional Turkish tea. Waitresses are extremely friendly and the place had outdoor seats also.. Happy to visit Masal 3-4 times a week by emmons bay read more

Masal Cafe - Inside - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food, Nice ambience with friendly workers. You will be satisfied in every way. Just go and experience:)) read more

Masal Cafe - Kumpir is my favorite. You must try. Baked potato stuffed with cheese, sausage and vegetables. - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very warm and welcoming staff. Been going here with friends for a little over a year. My friends and I during the winter don't wanna go to the Starbucks drive thru since New York is freezing so we go to Masal. We grab a tea and some dessert after a long day at work. We chat for a little and head out. I really recommend this place if you wanna chat and chill. read more

Cozy and warm place especially when the weather conditions get cold. They have the best Turkish green apple tea and really good desserts. They also have outdoor seating which is cool because you can people watch and usually run into a lot of friends and family who end up joining you. read more

Masal Cafe - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service is horrible takes forever to get a drink as well as I only see my waitress once whenever I come I can never ask to get extra napkins or sauce or anything . Unprofessional read more

I've been coming here since they opened and recently started ordering through Uber eats. These are one of the hardest working staff/employees in a restaurant that I have seen. Food is amazing, service it great. One of the few places you can have a midnight snack on Emmons Avenue. Please don't listen to the bad reviews and come in and find out for your selves. read more

Masal Cafe - This is how you get your food delivered or when you order pick up. Amazing - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is my local go-to place for tea and desserts. The service is fast and the staff is very on top of their game. They offer a large assortment of organic teas. My personal favorites are the mango tea and the peach tea. As for desserts, the portions are fairly big. It's worth trying this restaurant's waffles and the size of the Masal Special Waffle does not disappoint. Not only do they give you a generous portion, the presentation of the waffle is on point. I would also recommend trying the Exotic Bomba. As a lover of mango flavored sorbet, I am very picky on the richness and taste. The mango used in this dessert is rich, creamy, and refreshing. read more

Masal Cafe - Exotic bomba (White chocolate, mango sorbet, and raspberry sorbet) So good! A must try! - Turkish Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

See all

Great place to eat outside during the summer. Good place to relax & get deserts & drinks

Good place for desserts and coffee. It is one of the best dessert places in Brooklyn. After trying Turkish coffee at Masal it is hard to drink regular coffee. No comparison! The atmosphere is relaxing and fancy. The antique furniture adds to the ambiance. You can come here with a large group, or just with another person, there is plenty of space. Hookahs are available, should you have a need to puff something. Dessert menu selection is good, and desserts are good quality. Be careful when you drink that Turkish coffee, stuff is really strong with a heavy residue on the bottom, you may just find yourself coughing uncontrollably! read more

To be fair the food is good ,but the people there are so rude ,waitresses ,specially the manager ,we got the food late , we came with starbucks coffee ,they didn't allow us to drink it and ask us to hide it!! ,how stupid they are ! , even we ask about food ,it was late ,the answers were so rude like "what we do they cook it in the kitchen "!! .. so stupid management and rude staff ,specially and manger read more

Don't let the name fool you, Masal does not only serve a wonderful authentic Turkish breakfast, they have plenty of various foods that are unique in their own way. Kumpir which is AMAZING is one of Masal's signature dishes. Imagine a giant baked potatoes stuffed with cheese, Russian Salad (olive) , olives, and Turkish sausage, the outside is crispy (YUM!). They also have an array of various deserts ( I'm talking a book filled with pages of deserts!). Upon entering the cafe it has a very warm and friendly feel. The owner is truly a gem and could not be a nicer person. He is almost always there to greet his customers with a smile :) I would definitely recommend this place at any time of day! It is wonderful for a Saturday morning breakfast, which my husband and I have every weekend or a visit for desert after a nice dinner. Either way Masal is wonderful :) read more

We came to the restaurant this evening and still here so this is a live post. My opinion is, the food is great, service is slow and the restaurant is too big to run efficiently. For waiting staff using iPads to place orders, there shouldn't any errors. However, that was not the case. An order was missed and placed in the system not once but twice and came out wrong. The broken English within the staff is challenging having To repeat yourself so many times. Lots of excuses and service turned me off from not wanting to come back here again. Maybe management will realize if this happens to enough folks with enough complaints, they will change or not. if not, its there loss of one less customer. read more

nice cafe esspecially in the summer good place to sit, come with your friends or bring a date. Thankfully this place isn't visited by broke "gangstas" yet read more

We always go there when we want to get a group of different minded friends together. The place is louder than usual, good food and desert selection. Tea and coffee are all good. Service can be a little more professional, but knowing the business, we could have just lucked out on a good waitress. read more

One of my favorite places to go to for some tea and desert. The place is very nice and cozy if you are looking for a laid back type of night. I love that it's open late on the weekends. My go to here is the rice pudding with apple tea. If you choose to come here for breakfast, their Turkish breakfast is amazing! This is probably the best omelette I have ever had in my life! It comes with a bunch of things so you can even split it for 2 people. Don't think I will stop coming here. I did take off a star for the staff because they aren't always very friendly and it's tough to get their attention. read more