Tov U'mai Tiv

I really like the food here. I have been a couple of times and the falafels are delicious and…read morereasonably priced. I would come here more often if it wasn't for the horrendous service. Every time I've come I had to wait over 20 mins for very simple items. It's not like the place was buzzing in any of the occasions either. Completely empty but no movement whatsoever. The last time was pretty funny as I didn't see any activity until the owner / manager figure came back and specifically asked me about my order. After some reprimands the food came out immediately. Overall I'd say it's good enough to come back, but it's smart to order in advance. They don't have their stuff together.

Love the Schnizel Wraps and french fries with them. Love the Chicken inside with lettuce and all…read more Food was great, and the owners and employees are nice too. I d love to come back again on our next trip.

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Meat Cafe

3.8(32 reviews)

3.9 mi•Crown Heights

Stumbled upon Meat and was greeted so kindly by the Manager and Bartender/Bar Expert, Benjie…read more My friend and I sat at the bar, and had such an amazing experience. Benji walked us through the drink menu and helped us choose finger foods as well. The bar was spacious, the playlist was perfect and the food was GREAT! The manager gave us a brief backstory of the menu and informed us that everything on the menu is vegan. We had the wagyu sliders and fries. I'll absolutely return! Thanks Benji!!

Bengie, the bartender enhanced my experience by entertaining me with his creative cocktail program…read moreincluding a fun drink booklet relating to dance moves. ( I apologize if I spelled your name wrong ) The quality and taste of everything I tried was delicious. Thank-you so much!

3.2 mi•Wingate, Crown Heights

Deep Cuts... We Mean it.

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Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse

3.9(203 reviews)

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Yum! The food is so fresh and delicious! It has the real smoke house flavor you can not get…read moreanywhere else!

So this is what $40 Of brisket gets you…read more I thought this was a joke Food isn't bad not the best but for the pricing I definitely expected much more

Inside

Brisket

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Yapchik $12

Boeuf & Bun

3.4(126 reviews)

The food was really great. We enjoyed the lamb burger and cauliflower appetizer very much. Will…read moredefinitely go back to try more of the menu.

If you are in the neighborhood I would say, these smash burger are a good option for you…read more Ambiance: Came here in the afternoon, and the vibe was relaxed with nice music in the background and a lot of seatings. Food: Smash burger are great, they are not the best but I would rank it as top 5 in the city. I was pretty surprised how they charge for cheese (the place is mostly Kosher, and the Cheese of I remember is vegan) which contradict the concept of smash burgers. The fries were overly cooked if not almost burned, so I couldnt eat half of the basket. Service: ordering regular fries and getting trufle fries just to charge me extra is not a nice move. But having those popcorn and water cup made up for it little bit. If I knew I would be charged that much (burger + fries) I would have chosen from the lunch special menu

Nashville Hot Chicken and Sweet Potato Fries

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Ital Kitchen

4.5(168 reviews)

Unfortunately, May 10,2026 was the final day of the original Ital Kitchen. Been enjoying occasional…read moremeals since 2013, brought friends to enjoy the ital vibe, squeezed myself into the tiniest bathroom, watched the action in the open kitchen on the way to the backyard... lately dropped by next door for a Burning Spear or two. Ital Kitchen will be dearly missed. Thank you for providing a piece of home.

Returned here a few years later because I remember how good the food before was. And I was…read moredelighted to be right once again! Vegetarian Caribbean food, need I say more?! The flavors are bangin'! The staff is so nice and the ambiance has a relaxing and grounding energy. The food is no-frills, pure amazing, healing flavor. I think the price was a little high for the portion size, but the quality of the food and the fact that they have to run their business, I understand. The kitchen is right in front and you can see the owner and staff making the food in real-time which is so homey, like another Yelper has said before. Me and other customers were even asked if we wanted more rice with our food which again reminds of loving home-cooked meals. Hope to come back often!

4.1 mi•Crown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant

Really cool plate

Ital Veggie Jerk Chicken (Vegan), comes with a side of Basmati Rice

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The Noxtail (Vegan) Ital Veggie Jerk Chicken (Vegan)

David's Brisket House and Deli

4.2(599 reviews)

always great service food awesome an there one of the best in .bk. please if your in town u need to…read moretry the infamous.davids brisket house..

Brooklyn stays undefeated. Went to David's Brisket House -- a Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in…read morethe middle of an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood. If that's not the most Brooklyn thing ever, I don't know what is. Same sandwiches, different blessing. Everybody says order the pastrami, so I listened like a grown man should. Pastrami on rye with spicy mustard absolutely slapped. Smoky, juicy, perfectly stacked, and messy enough to ruin your shirt with honor. Then came the beef brisket on rye with a cup of au jus for dipping... and brother, that dip should be studied by scientists. Pure perfection. Washed everything down with a Dr. Brown's root beer like it was 1957. No fake trendy nonsense. No deconstructed sandwiches. Just old-school deli greatness that punches you directly in the soul. Great food doesn't care where you come from -- it just brings everybody to the same table. That's New York. That's Brooklyn.

3.1 mi•Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Crown Heights

Nice deco

Pastrami on rye

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Pastrami & Brisket Sandwich

Gruit

3.7(24 reviews)

I had been to Gruit kosher resteraunt in the summer because loved idea of outdoor bar resteraunt,…read moreas its so rare in kosher world. Unfortunately , it was a bad experience, will leave at that. Our friends told us last week to give it another try as it has been revamped. Wow, it has been definitely reworked. The staff was attentive, smiling and prompt. The food was quick, delicious and fresh. Really what an unbelievable change. We will definitely be back with friends

I missed out by waiting so long. Their dishes demonstrate quality in both taste and quantity. We…read morearrived to find a peaceful restaurant. No delay in seating and service team acts quickly! I'm determined to visit this place again.

3.2 mi•Crown Heights, Wingate

Decor

Fried Chicken Wings Confit

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Spaetzle with Chicken Confit

Prime Avenue

3.7(9 reviews)

I'm obsessed with this store! The produce is always fresh, and the prepared foods are…read moremouth-watering. Highly recommend! Great service.

The Asian dishes are decent and I only order Asian food at Prime. The chicken with brocoli gets 3.5…read morestars. Next time, I'm going to request they cook the food in a dry wok meaning no oil in the wok. The quantity of the meat and veggies served are enough to feed an adult man. The restrooms could be cleaner. Ambiance is standard ulilitarian.

3.4 mi•Crown Heights, Wingate

Front of store

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Sweet n' Sour Chicken Combo

Chocolatte

3.4(75 reviews)

This place gave me so much love and patience while I was living in Brownsville. The food is…read moreactually really good and all kosher but most of all the coffee is just incredible and the location is perfect. The staff are some of the nicest people I've ever met and are so understanding with customers (I would go in and buy one large iced mocha with two extra shots of espresso and then work on my laptop for a bit.) There is internet and it is open 24hrs. Sometimes it can get super packed up but even then it's worth the line and they get through heavy rushes pretty fast honestly. Plus it gets packed for a reason, it's the best. I can't have dairy anymore but they actually have a load of dairy free options for drinks and food and overall it's just a very thoughtful place. If you want to try some of the best coffees/teas/chai lattes in all of New York, head over to their crown heights or Coney Island locations and you will NOT be disappointed. I've probably had a couple hundred drinks from there in the past but y'all ready know when I make it to New York next, Chocolatte is my first stop

The food was not that great and the Employees were extremely rude…read more Would not recommend

Seating

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So meta? so brooklyn jewish hipster!?

Mozzarella- Crown Heights

3.0(25 reviews)

Given some of the other reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect from my visit to Mozzarella Crown…read moreHeights. I was pleasantly surprised! I think it really depends what you order. I have to say that the staff were very nice and conscientious. I found the prices to be a little on the high side. Ordered: Eggplant Parmesan- this dish was pretty disappointing. Part of the eggplant wasn't tender and I'm pretty sure it's because it wasn't cooked long enough. The flavor was fine overall but the partially cooked eggplant took away from my experience. Pizza Napolitana $24- this was the best thing we ordered for sure! The pizza had fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, ricotta and arugula on top. It was a generous size and I finished the pizza no problem because it was so good! If you come to Mozzarella, I highly recommend the pizzas!

Only tried the pizza. It was bad! Sauce was too heavily spiced, like Domino's. Bread was thick…read more Excessive amount of cheese which hadn't melted fully. Small personal pie for $20 is not worth it. I've had better Kosher pizza elsewhere.

Napolitana Pizza

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Breakfast galore

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Sam W.

10 years ago

Today was my first visit to Tov U'maitiv and it was even better than my friend (who had recommended it) said it would be. We had the Moussaka, which was rich and flavorful. Everything looks very fresh, and the service was super nice. I can't wait to go back for a roast chicken. read more

eran r.

11 years ago

The food is always fresh and tastes like you just made it at home. The chicken deal is a bargain . read more

Stephen N.

4 years ago

Best Kasha on the planet ! Been going here for decades

Tov U'mai Tiv - kosher - Updated October 2026

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