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Came here around 2 PM, very very hungry and simply wanted to eat anything. Overall, I would say this place is good and has a quirky vibe, but the prices don't really align for what you are getting. It took around 30 minutes to get seated without a reservation (not bad considering other places were not seating anymore). We were recommended the Malawach and Breakfast pita to order. The pita was really good and flavorful, but the Malawach was very simple and left me wanting more. The feta dip it came with was very bland and light and I felt there should've been 2 eggs for the amount of bread. I would recommend the breakfast pita instead.
So by the time I had this, I had just checked out of my hotel; however, that was not before I made my decision to actually go eat there. Yeah, it was a last minute decision, who cares? Well I probably should have. Why? This place gets so much business and gets so crowded, you will actually be asked upon entering if you've made a reservation to come here! Yeah, me being the totally smart idiot I am did not do this. Lucky for me, I was still able to squeeze into an opening and was still able to be waited on, so we can begin the review in earnest. And by the way, the service here is phenomenal! The employees are nice and very helpful! But yeah, before you come here, MAKE A RESERVATION! You need it! So it took a moment for me to decide what I had wanted for my brunch, but I was able to start off with a cappuccino, and you get a pitcher to pour water into a smaller glass. The way the cappuccinos are served to you by the way is artistic in such a way that you can see a heart to top off your drink. That's how you know they make their coffees and the like with love. So this delightful place specializes in Israeli food which is a nice touch I had not thought about trying when I arrived in Brooklyn the night before. But for brunch, this will hit the spot. So when deciding what to order, I almost went with the pancakes, but as I looked more at my menu, I had noticed another choice begin to emerge that caught my eye: the breakfast pita which has scrambled eggs, bacon, and topped with harissa aioli. Bacon is like the most perfect side EVAR when it comes to breakfast and goes great on a lot of things. The harissa aioli also drew me in because I happen to love aioli as a condiment. Fun fact, I actually use garlic aioli and not mayonnaise or ketchup when I cook a Philly cheesesteak! That's how much you can convince me to try your item if it has a good aioli as its condiment! So yeah, that's what I went with, and might I say, that was absolutely scrumptious! I normally don't even eat egg, but even the egg here was good. Oh, I would also like to let y'all in on something about my experience here that just absolutely made my mouth water. So at a table next to the one I was at, a man there was served this dish that looked to be in some kind of a pan. I actually remarked to him "THAT looks good", and he mentioned that next time I come here, I should order this. The dish I am talking about here is their Shakshuka, and it actually looked good enough that I kind of got jealous of his dish! And apparently, it's one of their best menu items. Okay, that does it! If I ever have brunch in Brooklyn again and get around to making that darn reservation, I'm getting that!
I went here for a Sunday girls' brunch and was disappointed. I had the incredible shawarma with a side of pita, and my friends had the shakshuka, breakfast pita, and pancakes. The food was good, but overall, we had a bad experience. The waitstaff wasn't very friendly, and we felt rushed from the moment we sat down. They came over immediately to ask for our drink order before we even had a chance to look at the menu. They tried to take my friend's mimosa away before she was done with it and put down our check as soon as we finished eating. They also cleared our water cups before we got up to leave, even though there was no one waiting for a table. *Additionally, they charge a 3% fee when using a credit card to pay the bill.
Too expensive for what it is. Food was good though, reminds me of food in Israel. Dishes: 1) Shakshuka ($20): nice amt of spicy. The highlight was the challah, one of the best I've ever had. 2) Breakfast Pita ($16): just a regular breakie Sandi in a pita bread (eggs, bacon, avocado) 3) Side of Crispy Potatoes ($8): got 8 big wedges with aioli. It was very good with the perfect amount of crisp w/minimal oil. It is expensive for what it is. 3) Lahma'ajun ($21): on gluten free bread: very good, would come back for this Service: The waiter was a little TOO intense though. We had minimal time to choose what to order and being questioned/judged for requesting condiments. Logistics: -accepts cc -indoor and outdoor seating
Incredible food, great service!! Would absolutely go back again. The chicken Shawarma was incredible and the bloodys were great.
I was so happy to make it to Reunion for brunch on a sunday morning. I made a reservation (highly recommend since it is a small space) and the food and staff were lovely. The scrambled eggs were delish and I will definitely be returning for dinner!
Had a lovely dinner sitting outside here. The menu has plenty of options without being overwhelming. For two people we split the: fried halloumi, beet hummus, Israeli salad, and kebab and rice. Everything was amazing, I especially loved the spicy honey dip the halloumi was served with. The Israeli salad was refreshing and delicious. The bill came out to around $90 pre-tip which is typical for places like this in the area and my bf and I were so full by the time we left. Our server was attentive and the food came out in ample time. I highly recommend!
Brunch was great in this bright and cozy spot. Our server was an absolute delight! I got the bread w soft boiled egg and it was perfect. Light, slightly sweet bread that you pull apart to dip into the tomato and yogurt sauce. We also got the pancakes. They were not a standout but solid. Our drinks were great. Overall very happy and would return in the future.
Between this and Shalom Japan, Jews in Brooklyn can now rejoice in embracing multiple cuisines, and their roots, without compromising much of what us Jews (yes, I am lumping me in here) enjoy, food! Stopping in here on a quiet morning allowed me the flexibility to enjoy two dishes quite blissfully. The menu options offer an eclectic array of Israeli dishes that I know all too well, and combine it a little with some American flair. This is probably why all the food tastes as light, fresh, and refreshing as it gets. I started with the Shakshouka and knowing how it can par up with the Shakshouka in Israel, this would be a tough task. No worries, it is delicious. The eggs mellow out a delightfully spicy tomato sauce and you get a beautiful challah loaf for dipping, but do not discount it as a side. It is flaky and buttery and tastes decent on its own. This dish does need a meat, and the Merguez sausage is the perfect accent to it. Light but flavorful, savory but not overly salty. Two little links of this makes this whole dish a solid four and a half stars out of a possible five. I decided to double up and get the pancake as well. It is more a cake than a pancake, if that makes sense, but it is cooked light, fluffy, and accented by the right fruits. Bananas and blackberries are the correct call. Raspberries and strawberries would make the cake too tart. These keep the pancake sweet but not too sweet to the point it will make it too decadent. I did without the butter though, but put a bit of syrup on them to see how it would turn out. It did just fine. Sadly this dish needs a bit of what I call a performance enhancer or it does taste a bit dry. I award this dish three and half stars out of five. They also offer various drinks; I got a lemonade which had the perfect tart to sweet ratio. I also got a Jerusalem bagel and a blueberry scone to take home for later. These will not have impact on the overall rating as the three things I did eat more than make up for it. The service is also real cute and friendly as my server was super bubbly and the barista behind the counter was very cute, in a northern Brooklyn kind of way. In a surprising twist of fate, I discovered this restaurant is right across the street from Bamonte's, an Italian restaurant I am hoping to try. As a result, I will be back in the area soon. Between this and Shalom Japan, I am rejoicing and thrilled to find the foods I hold near and dear to me, now I will hold near and close.
It's a small but quaint space. It's super busy to getting a reservation ahead of time is wise. Or be willing to wait and the host will get you a seat. Went for brunch and the food was delicious. Really high quality and flavorful.
Wow! what a great place! Saturday, brunch was amazing. Met up with some people and we all ordered food. That was awesome. We shared a special they had homemade nachos that were really yummy. We use that as an appetizer. Coffee was awesome. The pancake And egg sandwich are much better than your run-of-the-mill, pancake and egg sandwich that you would find elsewhere. The shasuka was very good. And I tried for the first time -makawach. YUM. They had a DJ playing music outside that started half way though our time there. (we got there at 10:30 am) There's such a great vibe. The owner of the restaurant walked around checking on everyone. i love the attention to details and great energy. i will definitely be back.
This review is for weekend brunch. Came with three people at 11am and was able to beat the crowd and get seated right away. The restaurant is pretty small - by the time we left there was definitely a wait. I live around the area and will definitely be back. Ordered the below: -Chai: delicious. -Reunion Breakfast (added bacon): pretty standard, but it was what I was craving. It definitely hit the spot. Though, I do wish it just came with meat. -Inna's Pancakes: loved. Would come back for this. We split amongst the 3 of us and it was perfect. Slightly crispy outside and soft in the middle. -Lahmajun: I did not try this but the person liked. -Incredible Shawarma: I did not try this but the person liked.
This is one of my go-to restaurants for brunch in Brooklyn. The food is delicious and I love trying the different items on the menu! I got the breakfast pita today and the harissa aioli added the perfect amount of flavor to the dish. I sat inside because I liked the ambiance, but they have plenty of outdoor seating as well. The servers are all very friendly and the food comes out fairly quick!
Adorable cafe that just opened, huge and filled with light- basically floor-to-ceiling windows. I tried their cortado, smooth and delicious- they serve Stumptown coffee and cold brew. Great sandwich, salad, and breakfast options. PLUS- a NUTELLA PANINI??? Who wants dessert for lunch? Phenomenal place to work- free wifi, plenty of seating and quiet/pleasant music. read more
10 years ago
Reunion is probably the best brunch experience I had for a very long time! My party strolled in on a summer Saturday morning before the cold, pouring rain came down. This place is super tight due to the big bench in the middle but cozy for this weather. I do like the antiques on the wall and toys in the drawer that makes this place extra cute. To start, we got Stumptown Coffee, of course to warm up. Stumptown Coffee is always great and I prefer to drink it black - no sugar, no milk. For our brunch plates, we shared the Avocado Toast, Shakshuka, and the Sabich Bowl. Avocado Toast had a good amount of smashed avocado on top of a multigrain toast and topped with red pepper flakes and other spices. It came with a perfectly poached egg. This is probably one of the best variations of the Avocado Toast. The spices used in this dish was what made the big difference for me. Very flavorful and healthy. Shakshuka, this dish came out in a skillet and it was piping hot! This dish is no joke with its spicy level and I really enjoyed it. The soft bread that comes on the side was just perfect to dip it in. Sabich Bowl, this was quite interesting. My favorite part was the fried eggplant cubes. It was crispy and delicious with the yogurt dip on the bottom. Overall, a very healthy brunch to start the day with. I do look forward to come back to try some of their baked goods and coffee! read more
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5 years ago
Salmon and Brussel sprouts were good, lamb stew (don't remember the proper name) not so much, falafel was ok. Food was overall tasty but it's very small and crowded inside. They got our order wrong but fixed it later. 3.75/5. read more
5 years ago
Sooo good. Very long wait but they have the NoWait through Yelp option so we only waited 5 minutes! The estimate was very accurate. Seating was tight but thus is life in nyc. The server was very sweet and attentive and our food came out in no time. The menu was something I've never seen before - in a little flip book photo albumesque as opposed to being all laid out on a laminated sheet. The Shawarma was delicious and refreshing. I loved what they did with the tahini. The portion was small but deceivingly filling. For a two person brunch + coffee and gluten free bread upcharge it was very cheap! I'll definitely be back if in the area. Cool vibes inside with the vintage radio wall. read more
This is a small space that packs them in. Cute little retro items adorn the walls, and vivid murals add a homey touch. My wife and I loved the shakshooka. We added feta, but other add ons such as lamb can turn this into a meal for two. The red tomato sauce had the right amount of heat and sweet. Cilantro blended well with the other ingredients. The yolk gave a silky textural feel. And using the challah to mop up was a fun way to clean the cast iron pan. Our second dish was the pancakes. Assorted fruit, maple butter, and maple syrup came along for the ride. The out side had a nice sear, and the inside was a perfect density, almost cake like. Insanely good. Her cappuccino was bracing as was my stump town coffee (thank you Portland). Best breakfast place that we have found in this area. Really a treasure. read more
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Solid brunch spot!! Came on a Saturday around noon and the wait wasn't too bad (by NY standards), around 25 minutes. The place itself is pretty small but super cute with bright natural light and plants. The workers were all really sweet too The food was tasty! We ordered the Reunion Breakfast (pretty good) and the Lama'ajun (amazing!! Order this). The service was great and the food came out surprisingly quickly. Overall, Reunion is a cute and quality spot for brunch. Although the food wasn't out of this world amazing or anything, I'd still come back! I'm interested in trying their dinner as well read more
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I ordered the watermelon salad but it wasn't very tasty so I skipped it. The Shakshouka was good but I needed a little extra spice for it. read more
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2 years ago
First time ever in the area. First time ever in Williamsburg. Rarely in Brooklyn. But I know why people love Brooklyn. So many great eats like this one! Went without expectations or any knowledge of what it was but I was beyond satisfied. Ordered the challah with assortment of spreads to share for the table. The green sauce with a little spicy kick to it was delicious. And challah bread was just amazing. I ordered the Yemenite pancake for my entree. It was kinda dessert like but it was perfect for someone who prefer sweet over savory. I was a little scared ordering it because I didn't know what it was but I loved it! That green sauce came with it which made it even better. Would love to go back to try other dishes. read more
5 years ago
Came here on a Saturday morning and the place was pretty packed. Luckily there was an indoor seating available for me and my girls. We ordered Brussel sprout, breakfast pita, pancake, and smoked salmon on bagel. We will recommend the breakfast pita, the pita bread is so soft and scramble egg inside is soft as well topped with the spicy Mayo (not sure if it is the spicy Mayo but it tasted like spicy Mayo) . Their pancake is a little thicker than the usual pancake that we get from the American brunch places, but they managed to keep the inside very fluffy and outside a bit crispy. Overall a very nice experience here today. read more
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Brandon S.
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3 years ago
beautiful place with beautifully presented food! i got the yogurt bowl which i didn't like too much myself, but my friends food was really good - especially the hummus and falafel bowl. i love how healthy and delicious this place is, it feels very fresh! read more
4 years ago
Jimmy's was too crowded so we ventured to Reunion down the street. So glad we did. A different venue with a different menu for sure but totally worthwhile. Coffee is stumptown! Service is great and friendly. Cortado was delicious and beautiful! Ran out of avocado bread so I will have to come back. Had falafel salad instead and it was chock full tomatoes and cucumber. Falafel crispy outside and soft inside. Hubby had pancake with fruit. Thick but fluffy. Good flavor. Real maple syrup. We will definitely be back. Ina the owner stopped by for a chat. Really nice lady. read more
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The food and ambiance at Reunion is great for sure, but the highlight is the Baklava. It is truly the best baklava I've ever had. Not too sweet and perfectly flaky on top, I'd come here just for that. Besides the baklava, definitely come for brunch for an excellent Bloody Mary and get the chicken shawarma with a fried egg on top. read more
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6 years ago
Had another great meal here! Tried the shakshuka and the lamb -- both were delicious, but the lamb is pretty salty (I liked it but if you're sensitive to salt be aware!). The hummus took the cake as the best part of the meal with the fried halloumi coming in close second. They also have great coffee! read more
I just realized that Reunion is on Union Avenue - coincidence? I think NOT!! Came here for a weekend breakfast and used Yelp's NoWait system which was super accurate (hi Yelp ur welcome for the endorsement plz notice me thx). I only had to wait five minutes at the most upon arrival. The place is small and incredibly cramped - I was not comfortable in my seat since it was so jammed in the corner around other parties. For this, I docked a star, but otherwise it was an excellent experience. The menus are presented very elegantly in photo albums and their limited selection has just the right amount of creativity, diversity, and Israeli flare. Waiter was very "hip" and friendly - he provided great recommendations and made me feel like a true BK local (NB: Brooklyn, not Burger King). Iced and hot coffees were both exceptional, and the food was equally delicious. The reunion breakfast came with flavorful (and colorful) dipping sauces that were the perfect accompaniment to the eggs, bread basket, and salad. The yemenite pancake was uniquely tasty, and the sabich was a welcome addition to any palate. Throughout the meal, presentation was second to none. As usual, prices are high. (I guess as long as I keep reviewing places in Williamsburg and the Upper East Side this will be the case...). Would definitely go again to sample other fare on the menu, just maybe when it's less crowded or we can score a table that's not between a rock and a hard place. Final score - 4/5 stars. read more
3 years ago
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Brandon S.
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4 years ago
This cafe have an extraordinary amount of natural light! Had breakfast with a friend here before and I got the Avocado Toast. It was really good but the portion size of the toast seems to be smaller than other photo depictions? The tomato were a little wrinkly and not as firm so it was probably more on the mature side. Overall though, I did like the place - they were super nice and allowed me to charge my dying phone. IG: @phothegram read more
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I've walked by Reunion a number of times but always assumed it was more of coffee shop vibe than a full on cafe. A friend was in the neighborhood and mentioned she had been wanting to go so I joined her and I am definitely glad I did. It was a rainy day but there was still a 50 minute wait. We had to wait outside which was a little unfortunate, but once our names were called we had nothing but a good time in the bright and inviting space. What we ordered: Hummus: Nice and fresh with olive oil on top just the way my mom makes it. Came with some very fluffy, warmed pita bread which we devoured in minutes. Shakshooka: Just wow. Super flavorful with complex flavors (good balance of heat from spice and sweet from the tomatoes) that make it seem like its been simmering for hours. Comes with a personal loaf of fresh challah bread for dipping and we added lamb and feta. Arais: Without prompting our waitress recommended this dish for any meat eater so we obviously had to try it. The ground lamb patties inside a crisped pita were super yummy and came with tahini and amba for dipping. Mujadara: A yummy bowl of rice and lentils topped with egg and fried onions. Labeneh (a fresh yogurt) came on the side and we also added lamb. Other things to note: Once inside service was excellent and upbeat. The decor is unbelievably cute with a funky gallery wall, lots of greenery and fun wallpaper. My two callouts to management would be to one, have a firmer policy for no shows on reservations. While we were dripping the in the cold rain we heard the hostess call out the same names for over 10 minutes before moving on which left us a bit annoyed. And two, clear the dishes a bit more intentionally. When our main dishes arrived we ended up having to put our started dish and some of our coffee cups on the bench beside us to make room and they remained there for most of our meal before they were taken away. read more
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Heard great things about this breakfast spot and wasn't disappointed. Got the fried halloumi (5/5!!!), breakfast pita (5/5), Shakshuka (5/5), and breakfast pancake (3/5 - only because it was a little burnt). Will be coming back here to try the cocktails and a few other items on the menu. read more
4 years ago
We put our name down for a table and were told a 20min wait. 40 mins later we checked in on the status of our table and turns out they hadn't put our name down at all. Finally we were seated and then waiting another 40 minutes for our food. 40 dollar meal for this???? Also I asked for my eggs over hard not over easy. Everything was unseasoned, bland and pure bank robbery on the price. read more
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544 Union Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Williamsburg - North Side
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What are the vegan options? Any vegan breakfast?
Is the outdoor seating dog friendly?
Yes, I sat inside and I do believe 1 table had there dog, next to them and there table was close to the door
Do they take reservations? Didn't see anything on Yelp or their website.
I called in to set a reservation for a Sunday and they said they don't take reservations for weekends only.
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