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Simple Cafe & Restaurant

3.9 (233 reviews)
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Outdoor seating
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Algerian crepes, Simple Burger & Fries, Roasted beets and labneh special
Aimy T.

Walked in for brunch and we were able to get a table without wait at 12:30 on a Saturday. The decor is simple but beautiful. We ordered the burger which came on a homemade crusty bun, the roasted beets and labneh special, and the Algerian crepes with dates, orange blossom, and mint. Everything solid including the service, 5/5 stars. The gift shop next door has beautiful rugs and baskets as well, check it out after the meal.

We got the Simple Burger & Fries. Algerian Plate. Labneh and radish.
Nadine K.

The food was amazing. We didn't have reservations we went on Saturday afternoon and they took us right in for brunch. Super nice. Noise level was good.

Crusted chicken

Fantastic restaurant! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff were welcoming and attentive, and the atmosphere made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST WITH CHAMPAGNE SABAYON
Terry D.

This place was so cute! We walked by it on our way home from a Sunday morning pilates class, and decided to get breakfast. It was still early in the day so the place was empty which was kind of nice. The space is small but charming, and there is a little shop where you can purchase candles, clothes, etc. The food was good; everything tasted fresh and had a lot of flavor. The sabayon on the French toast was perfect. The only "complaint" I had was that they only had whole milk or oat milk for coffee dairy options, but it wasn't a big deal. The orange juice was also fresh and delicious. I definitely recommend this spot.

Babaganouch

i went with my twin it was good vibes I had such a great time felt cozy but lively and the music added a nice touch I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends

Algerian Plate - babaganoush, hummus and red pepper dip
Stephanie D.

I've been to Simple twice and I really do love this spot. It's so special and quaint and the quality of the food is great. We got their appetizer dips, chicken tajine, steak frites, chocolate cake and crepes for dessert. There is a cute shop with hand picked goods for purchase (clothes, Perfume, kitchen ware) and a little bar next to their exposed kitchen. I enjoy this spot but give it a four star rating because the portion sizes are pretty small and the prices do not match that. Otherwise, I recommend.

Amazing food!! We love the small plates and poached egg w Avacado and smoked salmon. Service is great and wonderful ambiance!

Mei H.

I like getting brunch in Williamsburg periodically. My friend picked this restaurant because the pictures look amazing when we did a search. We came here on a Saturday afternoon around 1pm. It was a really cold day so it wasn't at its full capacity and we got seats right away. The services here were great however the food was meh. We ordered the French Toast, Algerian lamb sausage merguez and one of their special course which I couldn't remember the name. Portions are VERY small for all 3 dishes and they don't taste good. French toast doesn't taste fresh either. Also ordered latte, a beer and ginger lemonade to drink. The ginger lemonade is extremely sour.. I couldn't taste anything except how sour it is. Don't think I will come back here again in the future

Simple Burger & Fries!
Nicholas C.

I had the chance to dine here for a friends birthday lunch. He had made a reservation prior and the restaurant had reserved their long table in the middle of the space for us (about eight of us). The menu was on a QR code so we took some time to look over it while ordering a round of drinks. When it came time to order I went with their name sake Simple Burger. A decent burger with a nice side of fries. Overall this was a decent spot for lunch but honestly felt better for a morning coffee. I'd still go here for either but the cafe vibes are very strong here! They also have a store where you can purchase mugs and other such items.

Algerian Tchoutchouka
Christina M.

Ive dined here a few times and I've always had a pleasant experience. First of the service is amazing. One guy with great glasses around his mid 20s is especially amazing! The place itself is very cute and cozy and a great place for outdoor dining since I've only dined during covid with the precautions. I've had the ricotta pancakes, the kale salad and the Algerian Tchoutchouka and everything is delicious. I've also had boozy brunch here too. Definitely support this business!

breakfast is served!
Monique S.

I have been walking pass this place for months and finally decided to try this place. One day before the brunch rush, and i asked the server what was good here. Turns out that this young man was the owner and had recently opened back up. I have order several items off the menu to get a feel for my favorite foods. I never leave disappointed. I am in love with the egg and goat cheese sandwich. Definitely a top choice for all palettes. Koffi runs this ray of sunshine on the corner of bedford and s 3rd. He is always cheerful and open to talking. His presence is very relaxing and he goes the extra mile to be an encouragement or cheerful smile to anyone's day! Definitely give this place a try not just for the great conversation but also the great eats from pancake, burgers, or lamb sausages its all good. I believe this will be a neighborhood staple for many years to come. Top recommendations is the burger or the egg and goat cheese sandwich. Always my top 2 favorites to order.

CHICKEN & OLIVES TAGINE, mezze selection, tagine berbere
Hannah R.

Really special restaurant! The woman who owns the restaurant is usually there, and she took inspiration from her home country of France and Algerian roots to make the fusion menu. The place looks like a homey, cozy kitchen or dining room - feels like you are dining in someone's home. We started off with dips and bread which were delicious. We tried both the vegetable and chicken tangines which all felt like a home cooked meal. Very warm and flavorful. The restaurant also has a home decor shop which is cute to look at afterwards.

LoveToEat Z.

Ordered online on a Sat for lunch. Got Chorba (soup) and steak frites. Pros soup is delicious, a big portion but a bit watery steak is prepared as per my instruction (medium rare) and it is yummy fries got soggy as it was in the same container with the steak. Wish they pack the fries separately to maintain the crispiness bathroom is very clean Cons The online platform charged $2 fee. Also, it did not have option to provide instruction. Since I ordered steak frites, I would like to have my steak medium rare and I needed to follow up with a phone call for the instruction. It took 45 min to get the order Plastic utensils were not provided and I needed to ask for it it also has a little shop and an outdoor dining table

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Lovely place with great service. Ordered the kale salad, burger, and bellini. Cute decor. Def would come back.

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Their host, Alyssa was superrrrrb. I really liked their mimosa! They've a really good dessert - chocolate cake just melts in your mouth!

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Wow East Village! You have yourself a gem with Rake Wine Bar! We were waiting for our dinner…read morereservations and decided to stop in here for a pre-dinner drink and bite. I am SO glad we did. The vibe drew us in, they had great music bumpin from the outside, it looked lively and welcoming. Let me tell you- I would have skipped dinner and just stayed here all evening if it was my choice! But alas, my husband wanted a bit more to eat. But let me tell you- their knowledge of wine is PRISTINE! I can't tell you what white wine we had but they captured our tastes perfectly. We also shared a bruschetta and it was deliciouso! I love how friendly the staff was here and how unpretentious it all was. Next time we are in NYC- we will definitely make a point to come visit Rake!

My partner and I were looking for a great double date spot, so we decided to give Rake a try due to…read moreits relaxing vibe and multitude of bites we could share. First I'll start with the wine - we ended up trying all three happy hour wines (HH until 7), which the tables favorites were the white and we ended up getting a bottle to split once HH ended (but I really enjoyed the other vino verde option). It was incredibly refreshing and paired well with the many tinned fish options. As you'd expect - it's a pretty massive selection and there is bound to be a varietal and glass for any palate. It's also attached to a wine store - so it's fine to see all the bottles when peaking over. Food-wise - this is where it was hit or miss, they have a pretty extensive menu (with a whole tinned fish section!) and we ended up ordering the buratta on focaccia (buratta was excellent, focaccia was too dense for my tastes), mushroom truffle crostini (way too salty), the flatbread with sliced kielbasa (was fine), halloume (table favorite ), tinned sardines in lemon oil (delicious), tinned smoked trout (my favorite). Overall the four of us were very full at the end of the meal! The space itself felt very relaxing and rustic, and definitely got busier as the night went on (we got there at 6:50 and left around 9). The service was also fast and attentive - even for the amount of tables they were serving. Overall - I'd definitely go back again, and maybe just focus on the wine and another tinned fish selection!

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Played the Opentable notification game and got a Friday night counter spot. My boyfriend and I…read moreshared: + Banchan of the day + added gochujang candied squid + Sunn's salad with chicories, sweet potato, sesame jang + Spicy tomato Tteokbokki + Ssam (beef brisket) + Sesame Crusted Mochi Cake Ssam was my favorite dish. Also loved the kimchi, cucumbers and potato salad from the banchan. Tteokbokki was a standout as well. It was more than enough food, and we even took home leftovers. Service was very friendly, and coat check was a nice touch!

I wanted to love Sunn's but overall it felt overrated…read more We ordered the banchan, chigae, bossam and tteokbokki. Starting with the positives -the banchan was solid across the board and really flavorful. That said, charging for banchan feels strange to me. Traditionally, it's complimentary, like bread at an Italian restaurant so that part didn't sit right but it was flavorful. The chigae was interesting and probably the standout dish. It had a unique flavor that reminded me of a mix between soondubu and dwenjang chigae which worked well. Unfortunately, the rest was a miss. The bossam was overly salty and didn't feel true to the dish. The tteokbokki was another disappointment -it came with cheese (which wasn't expected) and just fell flat overall. For the hype, I expected much more especially because I've eaten Korean food my whole life. The venue is small and the seats in the back are uncomfortable.

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