Falafel Bites is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, it felt special. It's a…read morefamily-owned spot, and you can truly feel the heart behind it. Sherry, the owner, personally served us and was incredible, so warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We also had the chance to meet her husband, the co-owner and chef, and it was such a pleasure to tell him firsthand how outstanding the food was. They are both unbelievably kind and welcoming. Now the food, wow. I had the Falafel House Platter, two friends ordered the regular falafel platters, and my wife had the gyro platter. Every single dish was stellar. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The falafel was hands down some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured I've ever had, crispy on the outside and tender and herby on the inside. The gyro was high quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Even the rice was thoughtfully seasoned and delicious on its own, which says a lot. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were all unreal. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back.

Was walking in the neighborhood when we passed this spot and decided to stop in since we love…read moreMediterranean food and we were NOT disappointed! We decided to dine in instead of grabbing to go. It's a small and intimate spot few seating, like a mom and pop restaurant. Service was friendly. The lady at the register greeted us and explained that everything is made after it's ordered, so there would be a little bit of a wait. She pointed us to a wall full of games that we could use while we wait. Super cute and tons of options. We opted for connect four. They don't serve alcohol. We opted for the alcohol free Egyptian beer Laziza (which she said translates to "delicious". We had the peach and green apple. Both were good but I personally preferred the peach. The food came out hot and fresh and really didn't take too long. We had the lamb and chicken over rice , the falafel, and the shrimp pita. Everything tasted great and the portion sizes were very filling. I was not able to finish my chicken and lamb over rice.

Truly a stunning Palestinian Restaurant on Atlantic avenue that has fresh, flavorful food, and is…read moreBYOB. On your table is zaatar and olive oil upon arriving. It feels like an indoor garden in the restaurant. Piping hot bread appears quickly. All the food is stellar, the portions are really big! The labneh was just absolutely amazing, the meat pie was too good to be true, and the lamb dishes are all fantastic! Don't walk away without halloumi though. Make this an afternoon, go for lunch, go to Sahadi's next door afterwards for some at home staples, and enjoy. Everyone is kind here, it's child friendly - it's a gem!

Al Badawi is such a great addition to Atlantic Ave! The family style traditional dishes are all…read moresuper flavorful and have enough variety for different palettes. The falafel are some of the best around!! The fresh hot pita service is also great and will keep kids occupied. It's nice to BYOB as well! It's great to go early with family or wait a little later for a date night or friends hang!

This place is solid, especially as a late night option. Nothing is mind blowing but everything is…read moregood for sure. Solid burger tho a bit small. Decent flatbread. The pita is really good! Tacos are also very tasty. The shawarma is flavorful but was a little dry (and wish the portions were a bit bigger). Overall it's probably a 3.7-3.8 rating, so will round up to 4. Worth trying if you've never been, good local spot. People who work there were nice too.

Small cafe with Yemeni food. We had lunch and tried the flatbread with harissa and chicken shawarma…read morewrap. Both were quite good.

My sister and I want to go out for late night cocktails, and she was excited to take me to this…read moreLatin-owned spot with some fire mezcal drinks. Unfortunately, because of a slow night, they didn't have their full bar setup, and we're only serving beer and wine. So, I put my Yelp expert hat on and looked up nearby places with mezcal cocktails, and discovered this place. The food and drink menus for this place immediately reminded me of La Shukran and similar restaurants in DC, and I couldn't help but wonder if they were under the same umbrella. Turns out they aren't. They had a fantastic hip hop playlist going for their last hour of the night. Dozens of records were on display on shelves, and the staff were really cool behind the bar. I had the Lavashak sour and the Turkish Delight cocktails... Both had really unique flavors and less common elements like apricot, saffron, pomegranate, pistachio... And my sisters drinks were great too! The food looked delicious, although neither of us were hungry. I would be eager to return and give everything a try. The vibes were nothing short of immaculate!

Met up with some friends here. It has a very clean and comfortable atmosphere. Chill music of all…read moregenres plays unobtrusively on vinyl records. Soft lighting shows off the stylish bar and furnishings. An attentive and eclectic staff greeted me warmly when I arrived. I was the first to arrive and enjoyed a glass of chenin blanc at the bar. I changed to the Swick, their skin contact orange wine and stayed with that for the duration. It was a fun, surprising wine that augmented my meal. We shared the dip sampler of hummus, muhammara and labne which comes with their superlative Turkish Pide. We all ordered and enjoyed the Ali Nazik Kebap, broiled minced lamb on a searing hot metal skewer that be warned because they didn't say a word about it to us! We also ordered the lamb meshweh which features braised lamb shoulder with sumac onions and pickled slaw on a pita. It was hearty and well seasoned and nothing remained by the end. We were having such a good time I forgot to keep taking pictures! Two orders of the dip sampler, three orders of the lamb entrees and two rounds of drinks came to about $100 a person. Despite slightly scorching our hands we had a great experience. Would cheerfully return!

Great portion size. Meat was tender. Bowl wasn't dry (typically a problem w bowls). This is my new…read morespot. Will be back.

Just received my order the rice bad quality and I found one small hair on my bowl disappointedread more

I've been back here a few times since my review in June 2024. The service and the food has…read moredeclined over time since then. This time I had the mushroom and onion hummus, which was a little watery and only came with one small piece of pita for a large bowl. I also got the fries, which are still actually pretty good. The reason for the steep downgrade aside from the dwindling food quality and the so-so drinks, is the service this time was just ATROCIOUS. Bushwick service has gotten kinda cruddy overall these days because so many places have this transplant hipster vibe where they just can't be bothered, but this guy acted annoyed and put out to even be there. It was not great last time, but this time was astonishingly bad. He took my order and as soon as my food came out, he disappeared behind a screen and didn't come back out unless someone came in the door (which was only a couple times). Never checked on me. Never asked if I wanted another drink (my mint julep was awful, so moot point I guess). I had to wait for him to emerge when a to go order came in for me to flag him down for the check. Probably the last time I come back here.

Restaurant was decorated and music was kinda loud so it was hard to hear someone across from me…read more They later dimmed the lights and had candles which was nice. Staff were nice and attentive. The hummus and falafel plate was good. I really liked the rice and veggies - the flavors paired well. Maybe too much hummus for the portion ratio? Decent price for what you're getting, maybe $40 including tax/tip(?) for two of these plates.

Quaint spot, nice for a small group or date nite. The decor is classic Brooklyn Modern. The food is…read moreclassic Mediterranean, we went with shareable options. All of it was filling and delicious. Recommend a visit, I no longer have to travel far for these dishes. The service was friendly as well.

I was really impressed with dar 525. It's a petite eatery/bar but worth dining in. Fresh…read moreMediterranean food with friendly staff and romantic aesthetic. It can get busy here but worth the wait or reservation. Sat at the bar and ordered an assortment of items off the minimal menu. Ordered the lentil and chicken soup with complementary pita bread, shrimp kebab with rice and pickled vegetables, and mint tea. The lentil soup was light and well seasoned. The chicken soup was fresh and had a heavy herb taste. The shrimp kebabs were grilled well with light oil seasoning and signature tangy sauce. The pickled vegetables were crunchy and full of acid, best paired with lamb or any red meat/fried food. The rice was perfect and fluffy. The mint tea is a great compliment refresher but not sweet. Reasonably priced for the quality. I will dine here again soon to try other options. Water closet located next to kitchen. There's indoor and patio seating options.

Cafe Mogador has incredible food in both locations, obviously. But the Wythe location in…read moreWilliamsburg is a stand out! It's much more spacious and has indoor/outdoor seating. Great ambiance! This is my staple restaurant that I've been going to for years. It's about time I left a review. It's overdue! My favorite menu is their breakfast/brunch menu. I will continue to frequent this restaurant for good reason.

My friend and I were looking for a quick lunch spot and stumbled across Cafe Mogador! There was a…read morewaitlist as we went around 1:30 PM on a Sunday but we only had to wait about 10 minutes. I ordered the lunch falafel pita with salad and the falafel was perfectly fried and crispy. However, I thought the food overall was a bit bland. I unfortunately wouldn't come back because of that.

I came here with a last minute reso I made earlier in the day and got the chef's table seating…read morewhich was really cool! I would absolutely come back to try the short rib hummus and falafel! Everything ordered was shared: Mushroom hummus (10/10) delicious Fattoush salad (9/10 really refreshing) Patata harra (9/10 great flavor but I thought they'd be crispier) Monkfish kebab (8/10 the monkfish melted in your mouth but a little spicier than expected) Knafeh dessert (9/10 I wish it was a little crispier but delish!) Orange blossom donuts (8/10 also really good but a little too sweet!)

Solid brunch spot on Atlantic!…read more We came here for brunch on a Sunday and were able to get some seats by the bar. I'd recommend getting a reservation if you want a table. The restaurant is spacious and has a fun vibe Food: we got the omelette, pistachio French toast and labneh! Everything was pretty good, except I think the portion for the labneh was small compared to just getting a main meal! I loved the pistachio French toast and would come back just for that. Service: good service! Price: comparable to other brunch spots in the area

Yemen Cafe is one of those spots you keep coming back to. The food is consistently packed with…read moreflavor, the portions are generous, and the overall experience just feels comforting every time. If it is your first visit, the beef fahsa and lamb haneeth are the way to go. Both are rich, satisfying, and showcase what the menu does best. One thing I really appreciated was being able to self-serve tea throughout the meal. It is a small touch, but it adds to the experience and makes the whole visit feel more welcoming. I would definitely come back.

Super fast service! Lots of sitting, turn over is very fast and quick! It was a cold night, we got…read morea table right away without wait! But there are always customers come and go! We took our seats, we ordered. Lentil soup came right away. They did not stop refilling the warm pita. We didn't even need to ask! They just come! Very comfortable, causal setting! Would def come back for more!