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    Smorgasburg

    4.3 (365 reviews)
    ModerateStreet Vendors
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Josh B.

    I can get into a Seymour from Ghost World mood when contemplating Smorgasburgs. "Actually, technically, um, what he was mostly playing would be more accurately classified in the ragtime idiom." The Williamsburg one feels more pure. Or is it just travel time bias? Wah Gwaan is one of the classics, with jerk tacos finding unexpected uses for fruit in a supporting role. Today I enjoyed the bake and shark from Tanty Darlene's. Get it with everything for a sweet-and-spicy marvel. It is legal to get all four sauces. You'll also find enjoyable sauces at the Thai pork purveyor Pig Me Up, plus the refreshing Dang Manow soda. In vendor abundance, seating and outhouse quality, Williamsburg ranks higher. The last issue will become less crucial when/if the main park bathroom reopens.

    Ice cream sandwich
    Danielle A.

    Smorgasburg in Prospect Park is a must if you're a foodie or just love trying new things. The variety of vendors is incredible...everything from authentic Asian street food to Caribbean bites, gourmet burgers, vegan eats, and so much more. You could honestly spend hours just wandering around and still not try everything. One highlight for me was the sugar cookie ice cream sandwich; absolute perfection. The cookies were soft, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet, and the ice cream in the middle was creamy and refreshing. It was one of those desserts you don't want to share (but you probably should). The park setting makes it even better, you can grab your food and sit out on the grass, enjoy music or just people-watch. It's a great way to spend a weekend afternoon in Brooklyn. Come hungry and wear comfy shoes...you'll be walking and snacking the whole time!

    Pork and oxtail tacos from Wan Gwaan
    Judy F.

    I agree with another writer, $7 for a taco is on the pricey side. We got our tacos from Wan Gwaan: oxtail and pork.

    Esther L.

    If you want to have a bao with all bao (bread) and not much filling this is where to go. I was surprised by how little filling there was. What was there was alright, nothing spectacular, but hard to overlook that glaring fact of small portions especially since it is quite pricey. Overall, unfortunately to say, that this place is worth it to skip.

    Wing L.

    Smorgasburg is always fun. There are about 20 plus food vendors. There some picnic tables available for seating. I understand you want to attract people to the area, but the music is just a little bit too loud. The prices are about $8-$30 depending on what you want. Everything looks so delicious. Got here around noon and there's a short line to most of the vendors. The crowd did pick up around 1:30ish.

    Twig.m Half & Half Chicken
    Ruby C.

    We were so excited to check out the vendors at their Prospect Park location on a Sunday. Smorgasburg has more savory food than sweets as there are many savory street food or even whole meal options, featuring different world cuisines. Honestly all the food stalls looked so tempting. The general price point of each vendor is quite high (~$10+ for food) but it's worth trying for the vibes and fun times with friends/fam. *The Pincho Truck The pork chunks were more tender and juicier than I expected. Well marinated and glazed in a sweet and savory BBQ sauce. The set came with two tostones with spicy mayo and a slice of bread. This is my first time trying tostones, which are some crispy fried plantains. A solid savory food stall to give it a try. *Common Meadows Creamery I preferred the yuzu one as it had a sorbet-like icy texture. Not too sweet and perfect for summer. The fig one was creamier and richer, but also got a bit heavier and sweeter towards the end. *Twig.m We got half soy garlic chicken and half gochujang spicy chicken. Our fried chicken was made to order, and it was served steaming hot! Don't burn your tongue when you eat lol. My friend couldn't handle the spicy side, while I really loved the spicy kick from the gochujang sauce (I would love it even more if it was spicier). Soy garlic lacked some flavor imo as I wanted it to be more garlicky. *Lisbonata The shell was soggy. The center is melty and custardy like what an authentic pastel de nata should be. Beware that the egg tarts melt easily under the heat. The pistachio cream flavor was really delicious. On the sweeter side as they used condensed milk. * Vermont Maple Lemonade SOOO REFRESHING! We were soaked in sweat and their maple lemonade quenched our thirst. Every sip is a delight. I'm typically not a fan of mint but the fresh mint one was delectable. I also enjoyed the peach one I got. The subtle sweetness from the maple syrup elevated the drinks.

    Different  lumpia
    Carissa C.

    This was the second time I came to Smorgasburg at Prospect Park. This time it was for Lumpia Fest. So there was pop up Filipino stands that aren't normally there. I throughly enjoyed trying various lumpia and ube flavored desserts. A staple in Smorgasburg is the Vermont Maple drinks highly recommend! 5 dollars for a good thirst quencher my fave is guava. It is crowded here so keep that in mind but some stands have QR codes that you can order ahead of time.

    Dumplings
    Robyn K.

    I love going to Smorgasburg, even though it's quite difficult to get to when you're driving. The food is amazing and quite diverse. Services is always friendly and helpful. There is one caveat, your best bet is to get there when they open, or within the first hour. This is when the lines are almost nonexistent and you can pick and choose all the food that you'd like. There are several picnic tables and a lawn area inside the circle of stalls. If you come at this time, you will be able to eat at some of the tables. Once it becomes afternoon, everything changes. The lines become super long and you will have to wait a long time just to get food from one stall. I can honestly say, all of the food that I chose was delicious and made me quite happy .

    Baos from Mao's Bao
    Julie Ying X.

    I came here on a Sunday afternoon with friends. I've never been to this location, only Williamsburg. This location seems to have less vendors but definitely less crowded. I didn't have to wait for any vendor at all and I went to a few of them. I tried the 5 baos (lamb, pork, chicken, beef, shitake mushroom) from Mao's Bao, chicken satay skewers from Indonesian Street Food, jerk chicken and rasta pasta from Treat Yourself Jerk, and matcha red bean bulldog taiyaki (waffle with filling) from Tojo's Kitchen. I liked the baos and the taiyaki the most. I would definitely come back! There's so much food to try!

    Tsai-Anne J.

    I love the event. Many vegan options but little to no Gluten free options. The only thing I was safely able to have was mango from a stall, some elotes and some drinks. Everything I had was good. This rating is mainly because I couldn't truly enjoy it but I would recommend it to everyone.

    Blueberry cheesecake ice cream

    Amazing food and energy the workers were very sweet and funny. A bit on the pricier side but other than that it was very outdoorsy and a great place to hang out. The food was to die for!!!!

    Dry sadness is this Duck Season Cheeseburger
    Farrah B.

    It was my first time going, and I'm glad I got a chance to breeze through. I tried three different vendors, one for each part of the meal. The giant pomme frites are delicious, and the maple lemonade drinks made us return for another round. The bao buns were also pretty tasty, and the atmosphere was family-oriented and fun. The duck fat burger, on the other hand, was not so great (overcooked & underseasoned). But I will definitely come back to try more vendors next year!

    Carlan M.

    Located by a lot of busses and major train lines about a five minute walk up a mini hill It was a scorcher today with limited seating and even more limited shade but we were determined to make the best of it. Had a BBQ shrimp po boy from Parish Po Boys, a burger from Burger Supreme, cookers from Bang Cookies and Ice cream from BONA ice cream ... everything was delicious. My only gripe was that everything was so expensive and the portions sizes didn't justify the prices. I understand the concept but you come wanting to try multiple dishes, you will be out almost 60 bucks! I would recommend it to try once but the cost adds up

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    Ask the Community - Smorgasburg

    Will this event open up the beginning of march 2025?

    Scheduled for first weekend of April.

    How long is the walk from the street(outside the park) to the Smorgasburg location? Is the place easy to find?

    Just a block from prospect Park Sunday station at Lincoln

    How is the parking at this Smorgasburg location?

    Parking is on the streets and real tough to find after 12pm due to the zoo in the area as well.

    Where are the restrooms and how are they?

    They have portable bathrooms. Didn't use them, but they definitely exist!

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    Businesses may come and go on Smith Street, but the Empanada Lady is forever. Thor Equities can't…read moreforce out this tenacious old lady who deep fries treats on the sidewalk. Their weekly menu changes, so it's best to ask for a recommendation. For some pocket change (about $4), I was able to get a chorizo and a crab empanada. Perfect hangover food, and there's a bench by the deli on the corner for you to loiter around and eat deliciously unhealthy fried wares.

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