On the rare Friday off, my husband and I decided to try something different for lunch. We are usually both in Manhattan, but since we live around the corner, why not? It's a welcoming place: fresh-tasting, healthy-looking food. I have no complaints about the food, though it's a bit pricey for 'prepared' food. Our original plan was to take it home, but the staff, who are friendly, asked if we wanted to eat-in. We decided to do just that - except there were no seats available. We waited for our sandwiches + kale crisps, and it appeared some mothers with their babies and prams were leaving, but they re-adjusted and sat back down. We were offered a table with miniature chairs by the washroom (yuck), which looked like a child's play station. We politely declined and asked to take-away our food. I think the waitstaff were trying to be good hosts, and suggested we wait, but no one was going anywhere, and we were hungry. Perhaps the restaurant should introduce a policy where they can turn the tables over during peak times, especially if people are just sitting there and are long finished with their meals. We had to leave with our food (happily so - I prefer my house over a crowded little café), when there were people parked at tables not eating. Something to consider, Stocked. read more

What a lovely cafe. Stumbled into it on a cold day because a lot of my usuals were closed or have stopped indoor seating (omicron). Really bright and spacious inside. Had the hot chocolate and veggie delite sandwich, both delicious. I will definitely come back. read more

Man, I wish I could give more stars--the roast beef sandwich certainly deserves it--but the service here during wine bars hours is so, so bad. This is the second time that I've been one of maybe five customers there and waited for over 15 minutes to be helped for no apparent reason. I want to be fair, and I want to support local businesses, but the person in charge of taking orders literally walked out into the seating area, bussed the table next to me, and walked away as if I weren't there. I waited for another five minutes and then decided it wasn't worth it. When I got up and left, their only reaction was "Oh, sorry." Stocked, I want to love you, I really do, but your wine bar set up needs work. read more

Great new addition - burgers are good size and high quality. Sides are excellent. Food comes up quick. Prices are intense but there's no better burger in the area read more

Stocked Cafe - Great fries - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Took way longer than it should to get my food. The two guys behind the counter were working hard, but the owner/manager needs to hire more staff. My burger was just ok. Not what I would expect for the price. The fries were good, but it's hard to mess up fries. read more

holy guacamole. I went here to grab a quick sandwich and expecting nothing special, as I set the bar low for vegetarian sandwiches. I ordered the cauliflower "steak" sandwich and my socks were blown off. It was nicely sized too (I only got to eat half of the sandwich and saved the other half for later). My very carnivorous boyfriend was impressed. His eyes even rolled back...so if that says anything... I'll definitely come back for that amazing sandwich alone and the friendly service. Also looking forward to try more of their bites! Do expect to wait a bit for you food as it is made fresh to order! It's worth it :) read more

I don't usually write reviews, unless it's to set straight some misbegotten yelper who's given a 'Two-Star" rating to a place because the hostess looked at them funny. Stocked is an entirely different story. This place breaks the mold for inventive food creations, amazing staff and wholesome takes on traditional recipes (did someone say "Fried Chicken Saturdays!"). Go there. The sandwiches will change your life for the better. Go there. The French toast muffins are transcendent. Go there. Because while Vanderbilt Avenue has had some great places to eat (RIP R&D...), this ever-surprising little cafe will turn into a Chase Bank if we don't support it. read more

I'm so delighted that my boyfriend and I stumbled across this place - it's one of my new personal favorites! With plans to go to Spirited down the street, we wanted to have a late lunch first before we indulged in treats & booze. The decor and overall vibe of this place is modern-rustic-hipster - the perfect blend of casual and stylish :) The folks behind the counter were super-nice and able to answer any questions we had. I ordered the chicken sandwich and my boyfriend got the veggie burger. He also ordered a mocha and we both got 1 of the soup specials (they usually have 2 soup specials at a time, so we got 1 of each). We sat at the bar facing the street for some good people-watching and some nice warm sun (a good contrast to the brisk temperatures outside at the time). The soup came out first, and it was incredibly delicious! We both tasted each other's soup and it tasted exactly like homemade - not from a can, not from a restaurant, but truly homemade. Next came the sandwiches, and wow, they were beautiful! I'm not usually one to remark on the attractiveness of a sandwich, but these were pretty :) Naturally, we tried each other's sandwiches and they were incredible as well. I usually eat vegetarian, but once a week or so, I eat meat. The grilled onions on the chicken sandwich really bring it all together, along with the flavored mayo (and I'm not usually a mayo person). To top it all off, I came back here a few weeks after our initial visit by myself, ordered the same sandwich and soup, and it was uber-delicious once again. Hooray for consistency! I also ordered one of their chocolate chip cookies. I'm a sweets person and let me tell you - this is one of the best cookies I've had in Brooklyn! read more

Nice lil spot - a family vibe in here, lots of little babies! Wasn't my first choice as there aren't as many vegetarian options in the menu, but the cauliflower steak sandwich was delish. Cauliflower hot off the grill with hard boiled egg and watercress, yes please. Nice combination of flavors on grill-toasted grain wheat bread (didn't seem like focaccia to me, which was what the menu indicated, but it's all good). I like the guys who work here, they were sweet and considerate. The only complaint I have is that the food took a pretty long time, and we were in a bit of a hurry, so be prepared to wait. Fairly expensive: $12 for the cauliflower steak sandwich with no sides. Recommended for its uniqueness. read more

Really good sandwiches for lunch! It has a very local feel to it, which was great, and all the staff was very friendly. The type of place where i felt comfortable leaving my cell phone plugged in halfway across the store. There is outdoor seating in the back and ample seating inside. Note that it's not great if you are in a rush, as you can tell that everything is made with care. Try the grilled chicken sandwich. read more

I have eaten here twice and both meals were great. Between myself and the rest of my family, I have tried most of their sandwiches as well as the kid plates. Everything is excellent. The ingredients are fresh and high quality and everything is well prepared. The smoked bacon BLT is particularly tasty. One nice touch is serving kale chips on the side instead of the usual potato chips etc. The kale chips are nicely made and very good. The outdoor space is small but serene. The interior is well laid out, clean, and simply but attractively designed. Overall a five star sandwich shop (with prices commensurate with its quality, alas). read more

I feel like I should eat here more than once to give it a 5 star review, but I'm pretty confident this place is solid all around. I've been wanting to try the sandwiches here for a while now, so some friends and I called in to get some for take out. 1) The sandwiches are all great. We tried the grilled eggplant, the roast beef, and the pork with broccoli rabe. All were fantastic. So different in textures and flavors, but very enjoyable. 2) The staff was extremely friendly. I only got to talk to the woman working the register, but she made my day with how sweet and enjoyable our interaction was. I really want to come here for a sit down meal at some point. A nice place to grab an easy bite with friends or family. The rest of their food looks delicious too, so I plan on coming back again, especially for the roast beef sandwich. read more

I have been to stocked twice and have been disappointed 0 times. Their sandwiches are the perfect portion size. I had the capicola the first time. Amazing! Then the second time I went I had the special of the day, crispy chicken. When I got it I was pleasantly surprised. Crispy chicken usually means a chicken cutlet fried to death. Not here! It was a chicken patty with the same consistency as a crab cake. It was fried just enough that the meal was not sloppy. The staff was very personable as well. All around great experiences. read more

I had a kale salad that was amazing!! We also tried the ham and swiss sandwich. Just a heads up the dijon mustard has a serious kick. I'm not into spicy food so it had me crying. read more

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There is so much good about the food at Stocked. If you haven't had the fried chicken sandwich, you haven't lived. Also good there are the kale salad and curried couscous. I haven't tried the mac n cheese, but it looks REALLY good. This is also a great place for kids. They even have toys in the back to keep the kids entertained. When I've gone there for lunch on a weekday, it has been common to see parents there with their kids as well. read more

Found this place when I was working out of Brooklyn for a week babysitting, and I have to say I was very impressed. I highly recommend their French Toast Muffin -- it's delicious, soft in the center, yet crunchy on top and just sweet enough. I didn't get to try much from their menu, but their Egg and Cheddar Cheese Sandwich was tasty. They have a very delicious, modern take on food. If you have kids, go on Wednesday's for a sing along with Brian from 10:30-11 AM. I definitely see myself returning in the near future. read more

Stocked burger was amazing! I got the impossible burger and it was all done so perfectly from the bun to the sauce to the perfectly cooked patty. Can't wait to go back! read more

SO GOOD! First of all it's definitely more than I would normally pay for a burger but soooo worth the extra few bucks. My go to spot for sure. I got the signature Stocked burger which is a classic LTOP burger- "sweet" pickles which I normally don't go for but these are more vinegar with a hint of sweetness at the end. P perfect burger- juicy, really flavorful meat, great bun. My partner got the bacon barbeque burger which was out of this world. SO. MUCH. FLAVOR. fries were perfect, service was great, currently waiting on a milkshake but I had to leave a review before I forgot. I'm super picky and absolutely love this spot- come here! read more

I've been to Stocked 3 times already. This is not your average sandwich/takeout store. The chefs here have cooked at some of NYC's best restaurants. The Sandwiches are a cut above the rest. I started with the Capicola Pork Sandwich. The Brocolli Rabe is a great crunchy touch with the melted provolone. The bread was fresh and delicious. At my next visit I ordered a Bacon, Romaine and Blue Cheese salad. This is not an unusual salad by any means, but the ingrediants were fresh and the salad was not over or under dressed, like I find at most restaurants. This was a salad I'd like to have with a 14oz New York Strip Steak. At the last visit I tried the BLAT. Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Avocado Sandwich, again the ingredients were fresh, the tomatoes ripe and sweet, and the aloli just right. They pay close attention to the preparation as well as the different breads used on each sandwich, every one is spectacular. Before I left, I couldn't resist getting a take home order of the Meatballs. They should put these on a sandwich or serve with pasta. Some of the best meatballs I've ever had. This is a welcome addition to Vanderbilt Ave. which already has plenty of so-so restaurants. This place is a cut above the rest. read more

Stocked Cafe - House Capicola pork with broccoli rabe and provolone - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Some may complain about the small menu, but when your execution is near perfect, your staff is friendly and your small restaurant is immaculate, you don't need anything more than they already serve. The three of us ordered the tomato soup, the roast beef sandwich and the pork sandwich. I did not try the soup. The sandwiches were fantastic. The bread was perfectly toasted and still soft. For some reason I was exoectimg the roast beef to be warm. It wasn't but I was mot disappointed. The pork sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. It tasted like the pork roast my wife made last Sunday on a roll. It was juicy and tasty. I hope I'm back im the neighborhood for another trip to Stocked. read more

My main man Jesse and Middle name Rene ?!?! Only the best serving the best coffee and sandwiches around and ORGANIC ingredients to boot A sunday ritual for me and the wife Thank you team! read more

Tasty salad and the besssst tater tots. My boyfriend loved his sandwich and said it was the best he's ever had. Great patio seating.

Stocked's sandwiches are flat out awesome. The menu is creative, consistently prepared and delicious. The only drawback is that it's just not a super welcoming environment. The staff are polite enough but some of management's policies are restrictive - the place shuts down at 4p every day so unless you work from home a weekday visit is out. (I'd probably grab a sandwich for dinner at least 1x per week otherwise). The weekend has a restriction on laptops, which I understand but for some could be annoying. Lasty, on their POS they give you that awkward screen requesting a tip even though they don't bring your sandwich to you OR bus your table. I am close to giving this place a full on 5 star, love fest but some of management's policies are holding it back. read more

Beware: Toddlers and toys galore on weekend mornings at Stocked. This neighborhood clearly needs some more playgrounds! Anyway, the food and coffee here is good (though pricey) and the staff is very sweet. They sell Forty Weight coffee beans by the bag. read more

The watermelon lemonade is freaking brilliant....so was pork sandwich and mac and cheese cupcake. I'll be back this weekend...or tonight. :) read more

Wow. You don't know how much you needed a sandwich shop in the neighborhood until you get one. What did I do before this place? Yesterday I got the roast beef (made there!) served on gluten-free bread (yay!) with shredded beets, horseradish mayo, and watercress. It. Was. Delicious. There are nice picnic tables in the back, to boot. I love this place. read more

One dish that tops them all, their tater tots! Okay, maybe you shouldn't just eat tater tots as a meal, but if you so decide to or decide to get them as a side, they're definitely a treat. They are a crisp and garlic-y perfection. Aside from the delicious tater tots, their menu is generally healthy, home-y food. I've gotten their steel cut oats and eggs with kale/quinoa - these dishes definitely have more subtle flavours but I enjoyed them and leave Stocked feeling good and not regretting what I've eaten. read more

I had lunch there earlier today. I had the fresh turkey sandwich and mac & cheese, and my date had the crispy chicken sandwich. It's nice to see a restaurant with great decor, but the food was quite lacking. When ordering a "crispy chicken" sandwich, you would expect to see a breaded cutlet. Instead, they served a chicken patty, which had several pieces of cartilage that were inedible. The mac & cheese was dry and COMPLETELY devoid of seasoning. I personally make a better mac & cheese, and I am not a trained chef. It was reheated to the point where it was incredibly overcooked. My turkey sandwich is the reason they are receiving a 2 star rating instead of one. The turkey was fresh as were the greens, but definitely not a $10 sandwich by far. I would come back here in a couple months to see if the menu varies, but I would doubt if it would. read more

While the food is decent, it's incredibly overpriced. About $18-19 for a basic sandwich and coffee. $6 for an iced latte. Nice outdoor seating area is definitely a highlight. read more

Excellent burger spot. Burger was fresh and tasty and the tater tots are excellent. Enough for 2 persons. Very good value for money.

Very friendly and perky service! Went around 10:30 am. Got cold brew coffee and the steak/egg/cheese empanadas. Delicious!!! I'm so excited for this neighborhood spot to appear. My Saturday brunch decisions will only be harder now. I have yet to try the dinner and lunch but it all looks good. read more

Stocked Cafe - Some delicious homemade granola I picked up this week at Stocked! I bought both kinds- very tasty!!! - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Awesome vibes, great food- breakfast/ lunch & Linner! Banana bread is in such cute little loaves, and everything looks home made. Can't wait to keep coming back for more. Such a great neighborhood spot! read more

Stocked Cafe - Pastry counter - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I am happy to say that although I initially had a negative interaction, the owners apologized and introduced themselves and I again feel confident that this is a great neighborhood coffee and food spot. read more

Three words: crispy chicken sandwich. Awesome. Loved the sides we got, too, esp. the kale salad. Very healthy. It's worth paying the money for what you get - healthy, fresh, delicious food with a lot of heart. The space is warm and inviting, and very kid friendly. read more

Ordered from here a couple of weeks ago just as they were closing. They graciously took the request and the food was truly delicious. Burger traveled for take out well and even the tots stayed crispy. I even enjoyed the spicy broccoli rabe. Stocked has been an institution and an inspiration for years. I'm hopeful that we can keep supporting them as a neighborhood. read more

Have now gotten takeout from these guys for both breakfast and lunch. Their breakfast sandwiches were SO good...added the arugula and spicy sauce. Another time we got burgers, tots (which are coated in garlic!) and fries. Everything was so delicious. Will definitely keep coming back! read more

Cute spot to meet up with a friend for coffee. Delicious great tasting coffee and lattes. My friend also had a chocolate chip muffin which was very moist and chocolatey. They also offer a monkey bread muffin which also looked delicious. May try next time. read more

I went with high expectations because of the reviews and was pretty disappointed. I spent $17 on a sandwich plus coffee when my friends and I went for brunch. They don't serve brunch per se, we just went at brunch time on the weekend. The sandwich (mushroom and ricotta) was not nearly as exciting as it sounded. I could have made a better one myself. I also left pretty hungry. The sandwich was kind of empty. There was nothing served alongside it. Any sides were extra. Not even chips, fries, pickles...anything? My three friends with me didn't have anything particularly positive to say about their food either and we all ordered different things. In fact, one of them got the salad with the grilled peaches and they actually forgot the peaches! He had to ask them to take it back and add the peaches. He only noticed because he specifically chose that salad because of the peaches. Considering you can find delicious, filling brunches with a drink included at equally "hip" places for around $10-12 in NYC, I don't see any reason to return. read more

Had a great meal here this past saturday - i ordered a bacon and egg sandwich (gluten-free bread is available and a dollar extra) while my boyfriend was sold on the chicken and waffles. I loved my meal - it was very simple and well made, plus a perfect portion! The chicken and waffles came with cayenne butter and vanilla maple syrup. He wanted to propose to the chef. The chef even came out to see how we liked our meals and all of the staff members were very friendly. (p.s. kudos on playing the entire Courtney Barnett EP!) read more

Ate here the other day. The roast pork broccoli Rabe sandwich on ciabatta was quite good especially with house hot sauce. However I couldn't quite understand why the server and cook found my name so funny which they vocally perseverated on for about 10 min after the food was served. Weird. While I think I have thick skin I am not quite sure if they were getting a good laugh at my expense. read more