Ok. This is a bit hard. Yes, the food is great...it is fantastic if you are hangover or planning to drink a lot. You had a tough week and you are in the mood of going heavy alcohol and food wise. Georgian cuisine...is...hangover cuisine. Take a look at the menu and you will understand. The cheese platter is served with no condiments...and it is veeeeery salty...it is just how it is. A side of fruits or some type of confit or even honey would have been amazing, but it is not a thing in Georgia...according to ChatGPT. On the plus side...you won't feel the effects of the alcohol. It will hamper the booze...you won't throw up, guaranteed. The salt and the fat will save you. I was planning on drinking their wine and I'm happy I did. I dont know what I drank, but the fact that I drank a UNESCO designated wine, makes me feel proud of myself. I got the dumplings; they are massive and delicious...but again...no condiments...just straight dumplings. No dipping sauce, nothing. It is not customary in Georgia and that's that. Thick dough, flavorful beef filling, and of course lots of wine to wash it all down...I am happy enough. That's all I was in the mood for really. Yes, if I am in the neighborhood again, I would return... I appreciated that they allowed me in, despite wearing shorts and a sweaty t-shirt, and sneakers. Normally restaurants are finicky about the dress code. Waiter was exquisite, worth the tip. The food is excellent don't get me wrong. And if you have kids, they will love it. What kid doesn't like fatty and salty food! Especially after a day at the beach. Reservations are recommended. The chicken stew....it was great but very bony. They dont debone the chicken, so it is annoying to eat. You have tiny bones to deal with. Just a caveat. read more

Staying on the G train, but going back a few stops, I find myself eating the food that kickstarted a firestorm of successful restaurants that I was to try. Could that success be replicated again? I really enjoyed everything I ate here. The nice flavor of the Khinkali (nicely filled with a good amount of beef), a generous Khachapuri, and a tasty chicken that comes with an even tastier sauce. There is more I could write here, but I think getting to the point here is better than me droning on and on about a cuisine that I am still fairly new to. The service is friendly as well. I would just be careful as seating is limited and it does get busy, which does mean people agree and think the food is good here. Safe to say I think I am back in the New York Groove. read more

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I stopped in to try some food and wish I had brought a ton of friends with me! Huge portions of delicious food. Really enjoyed the feijoa soda and the beautiful pottery carafe of water. read more

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Amazinggg georgian food! I always take it to go but it's still really good rewarmed at home.

Food was not as I would of expected Service was great But it's mostly a place for bread that's their specialty If you decide to try them order only their amazing breads w bread choices W cheeses or meat or beans Amazing Food is not great Dry chiken Soup too watery Salads are good too So know what you want to order Ask the waiter he will steer you in the right direction Also I don't do corn or vegetable oils They don't have olive oil Unfortunately for me it's not a great choice read more

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This place is soooo cute! Came after bath house hungry and relaxed, and it turned out absolutely satisfying experience! The food is so fresh and delicious, I got my favorite lamb stew that was cooked in its best with different spices and herbs that made meat taste so delicious! Will definitely be back there for trying other dishes. And the deeps - oh my god, beets, spinach and eggplant- I loved this combination! read more

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I ordered a variety of dishes and all were very good. Definitely recommend the Khachapuri. Also, reasonably priced. Finally, the service was very friendly. read more

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We took a very long walk out to Brighton this summer, largely on hopes of trying out this Georgian restaurant's apparently world famous khacipuri. This bread boat of melted cheese with an egg on top did not fail to disappoint--with those ingredients, how could it? But this was moony, swoony, fight your partner for the last bite good. The cheese permeates every nook of the perfectly-baked fresh bread while the egg cooks slightly on the bubbling cheese and mixes. Tearing it apart and eating it somehow feels simultaneously fine dining and a bit primal. There are--perhaps shockingly--other options besides melted cheese bread boats. We also shared grilled sausages with pomegranate seeds--very tasty, the pomegranate providing a nice punch of contrast to the rich merguez. I didn't entirely love the Georgian wine we tried-- a bit sweeter than I like for a white--but was fun to try. read more

Pretty good spot! This is my second time having Georgian food and my boyfriend and I were pretty obviously not Georgian so our server was super patient with us and explained how to properly eat the food. I wish I remembered the names of what we got but we got the dumplings and the cheese boat. Both were great, but also pretty filling. The dumplings were HUGE, almost the size of my palm and I couldn't eat more than one. The cheese bread boat was delicious but definitely would not be able to eat it alone. Recommend sharing it with one or two other friends. Also this place sometimes doesn't accept card so bring cash just in case! read more

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After the long stroll from Coney Island to Brighton Beach, I was ready for some dumplings. I found this spot through an online article about local gems (many of which were sadly closed), so I landed here--a couple of blocks from the boardwalk. The service? Absolutely unbeatable. I felt as though they'd read my mind--everything I needed, they had covered. I went for the classic Georgian soup dumplings, packed with beef and incredibly tasty. I also tried the emerald green tarragon soda. If you hadn't told me the flavor was tarragon, I'd never have guessed--it was subtle to the point of mystery, but now I can say I've tried it! The atmosphere was lively, buzzing with diners. I avoid restaurants with TVs, but the music festival showing added a unique vibe. Even with every table full, the noise level was low enough to have a real conversation--no shouting required. Next time I might have to go for the cheese boat. read more

The food is amazing and there is good service also the place is really cozy that is why I rated this place 5 stars! I think you should definitely check this place out! read more

I had a ukrainian friend recommend this place and it did not disappoint! The dumplings were awesome and massive, though I prefer a thinner skin. The breads were delicious and everything was unique. I've never had Georgian food before, but I am now a fan of it! Get that cheesy bread and ask for other recommendations. I'll have to be back and try the other things. read more

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Only one couple was dining in on a cold Saturday afternoon. After 5pm, the cafe filled with customers representing an older demographic of Georgians & Eastern Europeans. A line to the bakery, adjacent to the cafe, to purchase fresh bread. Simple, casual decor in the cafe. Chill Georgian music playing in the background. Our waitress was accommodating, food was brought out quickly. Adjaruli khachapuri $12/$15 small/large, was the best adjaruli khachapuri I've ever had. Plenty of gooey cheese, fresh and delectable bread, great ratio of cheese to bread. Very filling--split this and you both will be full for the rest of the day. Sad that they no longer do the Yelp check in promotion. Taking off stars for the smelly bathroom. Staff smoke in there, and I though I'd suffocate from spending a few minutes in that tiny place. I started going dizzy from how heavily fumed it was. I reeked of cigarette smoke the whole day afterwards. How hard is it to take a smoke outside, in the fresh air? read more

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I only ever got the khinkali with beef to go here but OMG they are so good and so filling! I was super hungry and craving khinkali like I've eaten in Georgia but most places sell them frozen or with pork mixed in. This place has a choice of pork, beef or lamb and that's a huge difference! They were yummy and filling and made just the way they're supposed to be. I'd love to one day sit down and have a full restaurant experience here. read more

Generally good and tasty Georgian food. Best to go with a group of people with whom you can share everything. Their pear flavored soda is a large bottle best shared with others, but it's also very sweet. We couldn't finish it. Best to sit indoors because the outdoor seating is on the street with high and fast traffic. Someone trying to park their car also bumped into the shed we were eating in and rocked the whole structure. It felt very dangerous to eat out there. We were also exposed to lots of smokers while eating outdoors, so it made the dining less enjoyable. Our waiter was very pleasant and attentive. He came out to check on us often and got us everything we asked for. Good service. read more

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Overall I enjoyed the food here and thought it was very authentic. Our waiter didn't speak much English, which was fine, but I also couldn't find him half the time. We ordered this garlic chicken dish at his recommendation-- the sauce was delicious but the chicken was a tad dry. I liked their soup dumplings, which provided that perfect comfort food feel on a rainy day. Salad was fresh. We tried the cheese bread, I thought it was alright but a bit salty (all the dishes were a tad salty, actually) and heavy (but it'll definitely fill you up!). read more

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I've had the khachapuri here before, but on this occasion, our megruli khachapuri tasted distinctively like a souped-up Dominoes pie, in the best way possible. A bit on the heavy side for a summer day, but thankfully accompanied by ocean breeze. The sour cherry juice was amazing - overly sweet, but somehow with a highly addictive tartness as well. Service is quite slow, so don't come here in a rush. The music was also "eclectic," consisting of slow jam remixes of Radiohead and other intriguing melanges... read more

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Have come here many times -- this place matches the Georgian cuisine perfectly! Definitely worth the $120 we paid. read more

Best Georgian food in Brighton beach! About 10 minutes walk up to Neptune, so it's not on the beach, but just a few minutes' walk north of the Brighton beach Q station. We recommend the pkhali appetizer, which is three big balls of vegetarian spreads. Goes well with any of the khachapuri breads, which are big enough to share between four people. For a vegetarian entree, we loved the Qotnis lobio, a hot bean stew. Try the tarragon soda! You can eat very well here for under $20 per person. There's a bakery in the other half. Gender neutral restroom in the back is clean, and the service here is much friendlier than most places in the neighborhood. Pay cash or card. read more

This place is the best ! Been here 3x n always left very happy. The portions are big n everything is delicious. They have a Georgian beer that was very good too. The only thing we never tried is dessert which looked great but we were so full. My favorite is a boat shaped bread stuffed with delicious cheese n an egg on top.Tiny place you may walk by but glad we found it! read more

The chatbostnili (a cold eggplant dish) was our favorite. It's so full of amazing flavor and goes well with the baked pies. The mushroom cheese called solo ketze was also very good. I usually don't eat meat but the chicken on the hot plate was not bad and pretty tender. The meat dumpling was too meaty for me. read more

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This was, remarkably, my first time having a proper sit-down Georgian meal since I visited Tbilisi four years ago. This highly anticipated meal at Tone Cafe more than lived up to my expectations. We ordered the pkhali trio and a half serving of bread to start, as well as the khinkali dumplings with pork. By checking into Yelp, we also got a complimentary small khachapuri bread. Our order was more than enough for two people. The phkali trio, which comes with spinach, green bean, and eggplant mixes with ground walnuts and spices, was absolutely delicious. The fresh parsley and pomegranate seed toppings made all the difference. Eaten as a spread with the warm bread, the phkali have a nice heft that for one person could easily be a meal. We thoroughly enjoyed the khinkali dumplings. Our waitress helpfully suggested pork, rather than lamb, as the filling. Indeed, the pork broth was very flavorful. She also suggested that we eat the dumplings with our hands and biting into it carefully so as to not squirt the broth all over. Though larger and spiced more strongly, these were reminiscent of Shanghainese pork dumplings. We would happily return to Tone Cafe to try more dishes. Service was great and the ambience simple but lovely. read more

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Food 5 had cheese boat w egg 5 cheese taste like goat cheese , mozzarella mix. Awesome Mushroom in melted cheese 5. Very cheesy. Soup dumpling. 5 huge. Size of a fist. Had beef. Thick dough. Had semi sweet white line. Taste like trialing Deco 5 clean. Had Jordan music. Mostly locals. Service: 5. Most locals were rating traditional salad. I'd love to try potatoe and pork dish, salad and pastry next time. read more

Review is for pickup/take out. Food was opened and tasted 20 mins after pickup lamb Shashlik/kebab was pretty dry and was not cooked on charcoal or wood. It shouldnt be called shashlik if it is cooked on a gas or electric grill. Lamb 'shashlik' is 4/10 Adjaruly is questionable at best. I asked my adjaruly with 'two egg yolks'. You can see what we got. One egg was completely cooked and second one was half way cooked. Dough is sub par, not crinchy or airy as it should be This adjaruly is 3/10 at best. Khinkali is 5/10 read more

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This cafe is good enough for lovers of Georgian food. It was a good service too. But having been to many excellent Georgian restaurants in Georgia, Russia and US, we were not super impressed. There is a room for improvement definitely! read more

First visit to try their Ajaruli Khachapuri. So much cheese. Bread is very soft, stuffed with more cheese. The egg adds a nice layer of complexity. Check the beverage fridge for Georgian sodas. Got a pear and a tarragon lemonades. The pear one is quite sweet. Haven't tried the tarragon one yet. Totally regret not getting a shoti, their traditional bread. Friendly staff read more

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After my vaccination at Coney Island Hospital, it happened to be lunch time. Checking into Yelp for interesting places, I stumbled upon this place. I ordered a Ajaruli Khachapuri to go, along with a smaller cheese bread. (I don't recall the name, but the nice lady recommended it for children - maybe they aren't excited about the runny egg, she said.) Now, I had to wait a bit because the oven was full, but wowee was that amazing. I had a few fresh bites before spilling the yolk all over myself while walking to the train. (not ideal for travel), but it was even a hit 40 min later when I was home sharing it (and the bread for kids). Can't wait to go back again and try a few other things. read more

Lovely, small Georgian restaurant with friendly service and hearty portions. A little walk from the Brighton Beach subway stop walking away from the beach and the hubbub. Prices much more reasonable than Georgian restaurants in Manhattan, and the food was just as delicious, if not more so. I was too hot to feel like drinking wine, but there is a good selection of Georgian wines. I will be back in the colder weather to try some. I was in the neighborhood with my son so he could practice his Russian, and the wonderful server helped him out with that as well. read more

Love Tone cafe! My new local favorite! Great quality food with large portion sizes. Everything tastes homemade. The dumplings are bigger than typical dumplings. They are soup dumplings so be careful when biting in to them! The lamb was tender and goes great with the fried potato side. read more

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Yum! First time trying Georgian food and had to come to Brighton Beach to try it out. Really interesting cuisine, come here for the authenticity! The cheeseboat is so great. read more

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Best Khachapuri ever... YUMMMMM. If Willy Wonkas factory was for cheese instead of chocolate it would be this. read more

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We ordered miruli, trio and eggplant Everything was so good. Would definitely recommend and would return next time I'm in NYC. read more

Back in the day this place was just a tiny store front with a giant ceramic thing sticking out of the floor.. a giant pit that is a special Georgian bread oven. They make this bread that is in the shape of a Georgian sword. It yields a loaf that if you prefer the heel of the baguette, offers exactly what you want.. lots of crusty goodness. So I forgot about this little bakery years ago when I moved to jersey. A fellow yelper was posting this place! Looked like my little Georgian spot was all grown up... they knocked down the wall and took over the place next door! Added tables... and an expanded menu! In truth it's still the bread that has me coming back... but with my baby girl's first birthday approaching I need a joint to bring the Russian family together to break bread.. and I can't think of a better loaf to please everyone. They have a huge banquet menu for parties of 10 or more... so I will update this post in a month with more pics.. and expanded review. read more

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Hello, I'm obsessed with this place and would like them to cater my wedding, the births of any children I have, and also my funeral. I forced my friends to schlep out to Tone Cafe and I would absolutely do it again. What to order (from someone who is by no means an expert in Georgian food but really good loved every single dish): - Chakapuli: the tarragon flavor in this is SO strong and SO good, I wanted to drown in the broth - Adjaruli Khachapuri: not gonna lie, our waiter rolled his eyes at us when we ordered this, but I really can't not get the boat full of cheese and butter. And oh wow, it was really good. - Khinkali: so juicy! Really peppery! Absolutely enormous ! - Chankhokbili: super flavorful chicken!! - bread basket: no explanation should be needed for this. We had so so much fun as people who don't have a lot of experience with Georgian food -- it was a really fun cuisine to try!!! -- and everything was so incredibly delicious. Can't wait to be back, I wish Brighton Beach was easier to get to for many reasons and Toné Cafe is one of them. read more

I enjoy Georgian food and the eats here were pretty good, and they offer a Yelp check-in offer for a free kachapuri bread! The harcho soup was hot and flavorful, went great with the bread. The roasted potato and mushroom dish was rustic and hearty, good vegetarian option. I'd get the eggplant dish next time instead, though. They have a good variety of Georgian wines and beers, so be sure to add one on to complement the cuisine. However, the service leaves something to be desired. Had I not been accompanied by someone who speaks Russian, I probably would have left. Server took his time approaching our table, we had to initiate placing an order, multiple reminders for water. The space is small, you either have to be completely ignorant or intentionally ignoring customers. Not a fan. It's not like there aren't other options right up the road. read more

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This is a true hidden gem. It's open since 2000, and we just discovered it. Amazing everything!!!! Although it is quite a small place, you will definitely enjoy it's ambiance , and what is more important it's cuisine , authentic Georgian cuisine. Everything's very fresh and delicious, service is fast and courteous. If you are not familiar with Georgian cuisine, that's the right place to do that. Appetizers are extremely tasty - Phali Trio- super !!!!but spicy!! Khachapuri Ajaruli, and the Tone Cafe Khachapuri are the winners !!! read more

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TONE CAFE OVERALL: 6.5/10 Will come again but only for the boat bread with cheese. FOOD: 6.8/10 - Claypot Chicken w/ Plum Sauce Chicken was alright, a little too salty... Plum sauce made it a little better. Would possibly get again. Price was fair. Chicken a little dry. Not really a highlight of this Georgian cuisine. - Veal Stew Not good, Veal soup. Not much taste. Price was unfair for the quality and portion. - Dumpling Not good, skin was way too thick. WAYYYY too thicckkk like my girlfriend. Pork was not flavorful. Will not get again, price was unfair for the quality. - Boat Shaped Cheese Bread THIS WAS GOOOOOD, highlight of the restaurant. Always wanted to try this. Simple dish, fresh bread. Enough cheese, will get again. Price was not fair for the item type but I would say I don't mind. SERVICE: 6.3/10 Service was not good, felt like the waitress yelled at me at one point for looking at the menu too long. Was alright after, nothing too crazy. CLEANLINESS: 10/10 Clean. Didn't check out the bathroom though. ATMOSPHERE: 10/10 Decoration was definitely on point, very cozy atmosphere inside. Wooden tables. read more

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The service, the food, the restaurant, the placement are just perfect!!! I can't explain how I love this restaurant because I eat there everyday and recommend it to everyone read more

TONE-CAFE - This Tonis Puri which is very nice food made in tone cafe. I recommend it to everyone and it's really delicious !! - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious food in Brighton Beach. Just a short walk from the boardwalk. Good menu with lots of choices. The Khachapuri was A+++ lots of cheese and the dough was great too! The hinkali were great too. Tasty meat and dough not too thick. Great place to come with the family and enjoy some delicious georgian dishes. read more

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Sometimes, the insanity that is living in NYC gets to me. Just the psychic energy required to get from point 'A' to point 'B' can sap even the perkiest girl's spirit, let alone that of cynical me. And then I eat someplace like this and all is forgotten. NYC forever: Anyway, wound up here for an impromptu brunch with hubby. I was practically peeing my pants with excitement 'cause I knew this was my big chance to finally try Adjaruli Khachapuri I mean, c'mon. Warm, crusty, boat-shaped bread with a well in the center that's filled with buttery, salty, ooey, gooey melted cheese and topped with a lightly poached egg? Um, yes please! Our server suggested we eat this slathered with a trio of Pkhalis, aka various vegetable spreads pureed with ground walnuts. We decided to go for it, and while tasty enough, I wouldn't say this is a must. We had a ton of it left over, too. Definitely better shared with a big group. And since I can never resist the lure of doughy parcels filled with stuff, we got some Lamb Khinkalis. These HUGE, purse-like dumplings, six to an order, reminded me of Shanghainese XLB since they were filled with soup, along with the aforementioned meat. Their wrappers were ridiculously thick, imo. Hubby was impressed, though, that the lamb filling didn't taste overly gamey. Our server was really sweet, even giving us a tutorial on how to eat our 'cheeseboat bread.' I think she used her not inconsiderable charm to upsell us, but whatever. I was amused when she asked us if we wanted to order some Georgian wine. It was 10 am. I would've contemplated it, but hubby vetoed the idea. Curses. Oh yeah, we got some regular Khachapuri to freeze for later, so the jury's still out on that. Bottom line: That Adjaruli Khachapuri was the stuff of carb-loading dreams. But it's the only thing we tried that I'd rush back to eat again. It's enough though. read more

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