So far I have had the halloumi sandwich the two times I have been here. It's a small cozy place perfect for Brunch, Supper or even early dinner. The food is good and so is the coffee. Check it out if you are in the area. read more

Newtown - Coz Wood - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Newtown is my newest addiction! I just began working in the area and it's really convenient. I love the shakauka, I alternate between the skillet and the sandwich. It has a little kick to it so if you don't like spicy I wouldn't get it but I love spicy and I love it. Very affordable and super delicious food. I've also had the soup, it rotates daily but every soup I've had I've enjoyed. I also love the servers, it's usually a one woman show and they really work the room. Don't sleep on Newtown. read more

I was looking forward to trying this place out with my vegetarian friends. It was a cold day in the fall in Brooklyn and I ordered the chai to begin, followed by the halloumi sandwich. My friends ordered the baked falafel in a bed of hummus with salad. While we did enjoy our meals overall, I have had halloumi cheese better melted. I could not in good conscience recommend the chai though. The flavor was not quite right. Service was efficient and non intrusive which I appreciated. Very small space so not recommended for groups (we were three). read more

I love Newtown! It is such a cute and homey place. The place is very small and cramped but that wasn't a problem for me. I ordered their falafel and OMGGG it is seriously sooooo good. Hands down the best falafel I have ever had in my entire life. I dream about eating this falafel all the time. It is just out of the way for me to go there often. It is better than Taim in soho and Mamoun's for sure. I highly recommend this place! read more

Friendly service, excellent food, great location. Get the halloumi sandwich. read more

Newtown - Halloumisandwich. - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Newton is an amazing vegetarian restaurant. I went here one day with two of my friends accidentally. We were hungry and eat a meatless diet. The energy was instantly comforting and warm. The restaurant is on the cozy side but I like cozy. We took our seats near the door and greeted with a water bottle and glasses. There were a few other diners eating in, it was an easy Sunday. FOOD: -Fresh pita and hummus The pita came out warm and it tasted like the chef learned to make it from Mom, who learned to make it from her Mom... Amazing!! The hummus was great tasted homemade we had two servings of both and got these two sauces one was red and maybe green but they were amazing, spicy and flavorful . -Falafel The falafel was made with love. Falafel, tahini, tabouleh in pita and if you're a falafel lover you'll definitely enjoy it. Fresh salad and pickles. We went to another restaurant before Newton with terrible service and a menu with fries as the only thing we'd eat. Luckily I yelped nearby restaurants and Newton was a very short walk away. I love you Newton, I'll be back! read more

Great little place for brunch or a light dinner. We almost always get the same thing: egg and cheese sandwich, Seitan sandwich, and a side of hummus. The egg and cheese sammy is great with herbs and tomato on focaccia and the eggs are always cooked well. The seitan sammy combines pan fried seitan, coleslaw, cucumbers and a little spice for a kick. Both are very different but awesome in their own way. The hummus is israeli style, so it's more tahini and less garlic but delicious regardless. Topped with a little olive oil and more tahini, the hummus is suuuuuuuper creamy and has a little nuttiness from the sesame/tahini. It comes with warm and fluffy pita that I could eat all day. This last trip I picked it up but on a nice day it's great to sit and eat there. Check out Newtown as fast as you can! read more

I bring all of my out of town friends here and they are constantly delighted by the food, service, and ambiance. I truly love this place with all my heart! Get the seitan sandwich or any hummus plate! Oh and the carrots and feta...and the side of beets and the any of the salads or specials. Seriously get it all! read more

This is the restaurant I've been to the most since I've lived in NYC. Food is dynamite, real well decorated, decent staff and great music selection. Would recommend for lunch and vibey dinners. read more

My salad was soggy and bad and they have everyone eating from take-out containers, even for table service in the restaurant. Time to go back to real plates and metal forks please! This place was MUCH better pre-Covid, I would not recommend now. read more

We opted to check out Newtown on a Saturday night rather than go to Bedford and made the right choice. The place was fairly empty (inside) at 8pm, though there was lots of street action, and we had great attentive service. I got the Halloumi sandwich, mentioned below, and shared some with my man. Eggplant never tasted so good and ol boy wanted to go back for brunch today. He got the hummus with falafel, and perhaps wished there were more falafel, though I think the menu claims it as principally hummus so we won't ding them for it. Anyway, hummus was good as Yummus Hummus and I can't wait to try the other sandwiches! P.S. I think it's BYOB like Yummus Hummus was, there were ppl with tallboys when we arrived. Unfortunately the nearest bodega is not actually near, so keep that in mind on the way! P.P.S. I left my wallet and it was waiting for me behind the register when I came back, completely intact! Thank youuuuu. read more

About three days after moving to Brooklyn all the way from California, I had the biggest -- I mean, BIGGEST -- hankering for some falafel. Naturally, I pulled up my trusty Yelp app, found the nearest Middle Eastern, vegetarian-friendly joint I could locate, and thought I'd test it out. The location is pretty unique, lodged between a lot of industrial buildings with maybe like, one square foot of unbroken sidewalk cement on the way there. What I really liked was the outdoor seating option, and the earthy vibe from it. Our table was made from a tree stump, and the seats were made from smaller tree stumps. Across the street, a graffiti artist was adding on to the wall mural, which provided some entertainment while we waited for our food to arrive. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The falafel pita sandwich was out of this world crazy-good. I mean, I'm not picky when it comes to falafel. If it looks like a falafel and tastes like a falafel and is actually a falafel, I'll probably like it. But this... was so good. And the portions were pretty big for the price; I only finished half and took the rest home for dinner later on (added plus, it was in a reusable plastic container which is now holding some gouda in the fridge! Score!) Their homemade foccacia bread might have been my favorite, though. So crispy on the outside, so soft on the inside... so rosemary-y. Yum. The hummus was pretty oily, but if you just sort of push the oil to the side and eat the hummus itself, it's tasty as well. I'd love to go back and try some of their other options, though there are very few to choose from. But when you're a vegetarian and you go to a restaurant that has more than one vegetarian item on the menu, it's always sort of like a covert "cha-ching!" feeling. I'll definitely be back! read more

Woah. Hummus is out of this world. I ordered the Sabich and the vegetables as well as the harissa. Everything fresh and great service. Nice mellow ambiance inside with great prices. Yes read more

Best falafel, Best hummus, Homemade focaccia, + I had some inventive soups that were A++. read more

As some of the other reviews said... This place was in the middle of no where, its tiny, service was great, and food was delicious. My girlfriend picked up the falafel sandwich and I got the seitan sandwich. They were both very tasty. The seitan sandwich had the right amount of spice (mild) and seasoning. My girl LOVED her falafel sandwich. The menu was small and we plan to try some of the other items soon. read more

Absolutely fantastic food, you can not make a bad decision with the menu. Falafel and Halloumi are both totally awesome. read more

Newtown - My new favorite restaurant in nyc! - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This cute tiny gem serving amazing Israeli food in the heart of Bushwick is a new love of all vegetarians in the neighborhood (and beyond). I took an hour-long journey to try it for myself and didn't regret it a bit! On weekends, the place offers delicious specials, which I found to be REALLY special. The table and the food were totally worth a short wait, made even shorter by the stunning graffiti outside and all around this only-in-NY neighborhood! Check out my other reviews at www.katesgoodness.com read more

Newtown - Check out for more my posts at www.katesgoodness.com - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is really small. Walk in the door and your half way to the kitchen. But the space is warm and they've done this amazing thing where everything suddenly feels comfortable and personable. The woman working here when I came in with my friend was super friendly and helped us out when we only came in for coffee - which is $1 by the way. ONE DOLLAR. Skip the chain coffee shops if you can and check out Newtown. I wish we had time to stay and eat, the food looked amazing from what I could see and the tables seemed super cozy if you were lucky enough to grab a spot. I'll be back. read more

I'm not sure if it's fair to rate this place after going in just once, for coffee, but I'm doing it anyway. First off, this place is confusing. I was lured in by the sign that touted "ORGANIC COFFEE." I wasn't looking for falafel, mind, I just wanted a decent cup of coffee to wake me up on a cold, snowy Sunday. Walked in & met the most obnoxious smokey air, kinda greasy. Asked about the coffee... They had... coffee. Stacks of beans lined the shelf. No espresso, no lattes, caps, etc. Just COFFEE. Drip, I'm sure. Well, when you put it on your sign outside, I really expect it to be above average, because the sign means that you're boasting that you have it, so I expect you to have it together. Maybe they would fresh grind? Make it in a press? Maybe they would prepare a fresh cup? Something? I got a large cup of what tasted like cheap tasting, stagnant gas station coffee that you're forced into accepting whilst on a road trip. Gross. It's really not hard to get coffee up to standards, so it kinda pissed me off. Keep it off of your sign unless you're going to churn it out properly. My company for the day ordered a piece of cake.... Another bad idea that I regretfully tasted. Definitely subpar & at least 2 days old. UGH. I'll try the falafel one day, I guess, but never the coffee & desserts again. read more

This crew does Mediterranean food right! My girlfriend and I have been eating here since it was Yummus Hummus and we have never left disappointed. Newtown either bakes their own bread or sources from somewhere locally because the focaccia and pita are always killer. Pair that with fresh vegetables, homemade sauces/aiolies and you have a sandwich menu that even your favorite bodega will never compete with. The haloumi sandwich is to die for and the seitan sandwich is perfect. Even the side of greens are dressed well and not immediate garbage like a lot of sandwich shops. The hummus and sides are on the same level! Lots of care and fresh ingredients go into everything that Newtown makes. Downsides: Cash only and they close at 7. There are no good excuses to be cash only in 2013 where even an iPhone/iPad can take your credit card. Closing at 7 means I'm generally only able to visit Newtown on the weekend but this would be a great dinner spot if they could keep it open until 9 or 10! read more

This place has fantastic food. Bomb rustic cozy magic food. Almost everything I've ever tried from their menu has been surprisingly delicious, and super affordable for NYC. All the food has a homemade freshness to it. Their pastries, savory and sweet, are lovely. Nice to see a vegetarian place have a good breadth of options as well as crossover egg dishes for non-vegetarians as well. I earnestly want this place to thrive. Oh and their housemade harissa can vary in spiciness but is always very, very good. read more

I currently work at 3rd Ward and Newtown is the closest and definitely most delicious place to eat. My only complaint is that they run out of things real fast. I don't think I've ever been able to get the Newtown salad with the shitake bacon they mention on the menu. The seitan and the soup seem to go quickly as well. That being said, everything I have had there is great. The falalfel sandwich is perfect, the soup is always real comforting (and vegan) and I could easily go into a carb coma by stuffing my face with their rosemary black salt foccacia. You get a lot of food for your money with the hummus plates and everything always tastes very fresh. The coffee isn't amazing but I can't complain when it's a dollar. Service is friendly but sometimes a bit slow. And keep in mind if you want to eat inside during the winter it is FREEZING. read more

This has become my favorite local spot in Brooklyn. It's small and charming. The staff are extremely friendly and I can say hands down that I have never had such a delicious vegan chai tea in my entire life. Seriously...I will have a hard time drinking chai from anywhere else. Their falafel is delicious and super filling. I had their butternut squash soup once..amazing. I have eaten there at least 5 times in the last 2 weeks. Finally.....ITS CHEAP!!! read more

So incredibly delicious! I highly recommend any of the hummus dishes, completely amazing. I had a great soup with fennel and parsnips-- delicious! Amazing chai as well. Affordable and friendly. read more

This place is hands down some of the best food around, and coming from a meat eater that's saying a lot. Everything is super fresh and beyond flavorful. The Halloumi sandwich is sinfully delicious (mushroom bacon?! Yes, please!), and if you're there on the weekend you've got to try their caramelized onion and mushroom omelette. The staff is so easy going and friendly, and the environment is cozy. I like this place so much that I've actually been reluctant to tell people about it because I still want to have a seat when I go in. Totally unfair to the place--everyone should try it! I've been in the 'hood six years, and this is the best place to open up around here. RIP Yummus Hummus, bring it on Newtown! read more

I've walked through this part of Bushwick before... behind the school that sits at the corner of Grand and Bushwick, between warehouses, and feral cats. In fact just a couple of weeks ago I went with a friend to an after hours loft party at waterbury & Meserole, a nameless faceless loft, that without proper coordinates and detailed directions, you would never find at all. Newtown sits quietly on Waterbury, and it's discretion is one of it's virtues. But silent as it is, I must put down to pen what delicious foods I was introduced to. The menu is quite small, with a handful of middle eastern dishes. I chose to go for the arugula salad, as I thought I wasn't very hungry. Arugula, sundried cherries, cucumbers, shiitake mushrooms that flavored things hauntingly close to bacon, and a nice vinaigrette dressing. It's topped off with a couple of pieces of focaccia bread, drizzled with olive oil. Nice. Yes this salad was supreme, but what beat it out by a hair was the potato leak soup, which frankly would humble my mom's great cooking. The soup was incredible. For vegetarians, this place is a real oasis. Top notch cooking, and a very friendly tiny cafe vibe. After enjoying dinner, stop by the Anchored Inn next door for a beer or three! read more

Took myself out on a lunch date on a Saturday afternoon here and my meal was enjoyable. I was craving some falafel so I decided to go with the hummus bowl with falafel. The hummus and hot pepper sauce was a bit salty but nonetheless very tasty with the warm pita and mixed veggies. I also like my falafel very crispy and theirs is on the softer side. So if you like grainer softer falafel then this is your place. Prices were awesome for a good vegan/vegetarian meal. Check it out! I surely will once again when I'm in the mood for some Middle Eastern. Lastly, this is a CASH ONLY establishment so come prepared, otherwise there is an ATM directly outside but the fee is $2.25 :-/ read more

Newtown is a sweet tiny spot with delicious tasty food. I normally get their falafel humus plate with a side of halumi. and I regularly stop by to get their hot chai which is so warming and comforting now in the cold months. it's a cosy place, you can totally chill there and have some food or just a coffee and read a book. The people that work their are total sweethearts. The place IS cash only but oh well it's really affordable so figure it out. read more

Greatness achieved in the form of simple, clean, friendly foods. Keep the hits coming!

I love Newtown!! I've been coming here pretty consistently for the past few years. Easily my favorite "hidden gem" in the neighborhood, if not my favorite restauarant period. The food is consistently delicious, the vibe is great, and service is always friendly and reasonably fast. Keep in mind that this place is tiny, only 5 tables, so the size of the staff makes sense to me. I'm always blown away by what they can pull off in such a tiny kitchen. Everything is vegetarian and all of the vegan options are fantastic!! Definitely the place to go if you're looking for some vegan fare that's a bit lighter and healthier than some of the other offerings in the neighborhood. My usual order: Seitan Sandwich and a Masabacha Hummus. Can't go wrong! read more

This review is based on the halloumi sandwich, WOW it is delicious! how come no one told me vegetarian food can taste this good. I will be back here to try other stuff on the menu, and i will certainly be back for the Halloumi!! read more

I know a guy who limits himself to one egg sandwich per month. Just the one. He raved to me about the egg sandwich at Newtown, a real treat for "just five dollars!" And I was a little hesitant at first, because five bucks is a lot for an egg sandwich in a neighborhood where there are like seven bodegas within spitting distance. But once I decided to trust him and try out this sandwich... oh, wow. He was right; for the quality, it's a bargain, dude. Delicious focaccia bread, really tasty eggs, tomato, cheese, arugula -- I didn't have a hankering for a standard bodega egg sandwich for three weeks. The hummus is also excellent, tangy and nutty, and the hummus plates are surprisingly hearty and filling. I've gone in thinking I was spending a lot of money for simple ingredients like hummus, pita and eggplant, and come out feeling like I'd gotten a bargain for eating a meal like that for less than $10. Tiny, relaxed dining room. Couple tables outside, too. Feels like eating a meal at your friend's loft or something, cozy and homey. I can definitely see how, if you live in the neighborhood and happen to take someone home one night, this would be a great place to bring them in the morning or early afternoon of the next day, if that's a thing that will ever happen to me again. read more

Love the Seitan sandwich and all of the hummus flavors. The place is small but the food is awesome. read more

Newtown - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This delectable mediterranean spot lived up to the hype--and the boyfriend hyped it quite a bit, saying it's his favorite hummus in the city (also the hot sauce). As a vegetarian, I'm glad I could try everything on the menu. During my taste test, the hummus was very good and the signature salad was a nice surprise--the mushrooms and fennel really helped the salad pop and I would love to recreate the light lemony dressing. The focaccia...oh the focaccia, I might dream about it. read more

food was fresh, bright, well seasoned and delicious. everything was great but the mushroom humus with the hot sauce on the fresh pita is now a new craving of mine, perfect lunch. read more

I've only been to Newtown twice, but both times the food was great. It isn't as cheap as some of the other Middle Eastern places in the area, but you really get what you pay for. The Halloumi sandwich and the hummus plate with eggplant were both amazing. It's a very small place with not too much seating. The decor is nice and cozy, just what you'd expect in this area. It's right next to a great bar. The people running this place have done a really good job, both with the food and the design of the space. This is the kind of place you take friends or family who are visiting. It really encapsulates the spirit of the neighborhood. Cheers, Newtown. Unfortunately, it looks like they've CLOSED, so this might be a eulogy review. I went on 6/24, and the windows were covered. The phone # is some random dude who does not want to make you a Halloumi sandwich. It's a real shame, it was probably my favorite spot (yeah, I don't eat out very often), and there's almost no food options close to 3rd Ward now. I'm sure that'll change in a year or two, though. Who knows, maybe they'll come back with a new name again. read more

I had the vegan shawarma and it was to die for. I got it spicy, and they weren't kidding- it was pretty hot. Decent prices and amazing food.

This place is one word... Amazing. The service was a bit slow, but there's not much you can do quick when there's only 3 people working. Other than that the man serving us was very sweet. He greeted us with a warm smile once we walked in. Very chill ambiance. Not a lot of seating, it's kind of a hole in the wall looking place. Newtons has the best egg and cheese sandwich I've EVER had, hands down. I also tried the side bread and hummus. Oh yeah, very much so worth the 20 + minute wait. I will DEFINITELY be back. read more

Great experience delicious food! I ordered the falafel sandwich and it was amaze and my friends got the hummus which was also incredible. Just the right portions- not too much or too little! Tiny little place but super cute. Would recommend if you like hummus / Mediterranean and just want a quick bite! read more

Newtown - Vegetarian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been a patron of Yummas Hummas for well over a year and recently they renamed their establishment to NEW TOWN with a revamped menu, a new chef and some subtle aesthetic changes to the dining room area. The results have been nothing short of astounding! The baked egg & cheese on homemade Focaccia bread (with blackened salt on top) is a dramatic improvement on what they had been offering prior for the last year. So much so, I felt compelled to write this review! The Soup of the day was a Pumpkin Squash with sheaves of Coconut shavings in the middle. The soup's temperature was 100% perfect and could easily compliment any other entree they offered on their well organized menu. Regarding their coffee, NEW TOWN is located in the burgeoning Bushwick area which is a vibrant artistic & manufacturing community so their taste in coffee mirrors their surrounding area's needs: STRONG. So no decaf is available. And lastly, the service has 100% risen to the occasion to match their chef's expertise. The meal was on our table hot & delicious in what seemed like under 5 minutes. To be honest, I don't remember exactly how long we waited for our food but what I DO remember is the FOOD. Go there now! read more