My friends and I had a private party reservation here and thoroughly enjoyed the space! Tuffet was kind enough to let us use the entire back patio, which had tables, chairs and a fire to keep us warm. My party and I shared their meat and cheese plates, where you can easily create your own. The boards were delicious and really elevated the party, along with various drinks including wine and really well made cocktails like hot toddys (my favorite of the night). Despite being outside the majority of the time, the inside seemed lovely as well and I hope to get to dine here with a smaller group inside soon! read more

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Tuffet's claim to fame is their backyard, and it is as nice as it looks in photos. The backyard is quite spacious, with plenty of tables and chairs. I was a little put off by how the bartender responded when I inquired about their happy hour, but the outdoor space made up for it, especially on a quiet afternoon when we had it all to ourselves. Their frozen drink was too sweet for me, but the orange wine hit the spot, even at full price. Glad I went during off-peak hours when so I could fully appreciate the charm of their outdoor setup without competing for space. read more

Tuffet - orange wine - A clear wine glass filled with white wine is positioned on a white metal outdoor table with a perforated pattern. The background features several white chairs and a brick wall, indicating an outdoor seating area. The scene is illuminated by natural sunlight, creating reflections on the glass and table surface. - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Used to love coming here but the new person ignored my wife while taking care of everyone else she was friends with before acknowledging my wife, who was waiting first. Not coming back when she's here. read more

The cheeses were amazing. I love the ambience and the garden seating at the back is spacious and cozy. Thank you for a memorable night. We will do this again next year !! read more

Super yummy appetizers. Great backyard ambiance. Awesome seasonal drinks. A little on the pricey side but you can't beat this quality and ambiance. Worth it. The employees are always wonderful as well. read more

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Lovely place! My friend and I were looking for a wine bar in the area and saw this online. We chose to sit at the back patio near the fireplace and it was the perfect place for us to catch up. They had interesting bottle options, so we started with the Dry Tokaj from Hungary. Ended the night with a crisp Gavi, which we enjoyed in the back room. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

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I love Tuffet so much! It's a place to take dates, friends, and yourself! They have a wonderful selection of drinks. Plus, they have unique frozen drinks in the warmer months! The foods is delightful. The actually place is so darn cute and the backyard is sublime. The staff is sheets super sweet and helpful! read more

Good cocktails and cute backyard with a fire pit for when the weather decides to dip again. Inside is also spacious, lots of two people tops, and booths in the front. read more

Beautiful, cozy backyard, and knowledgeable staff able to offer meat and cheese recommendations responsive to my specific tastes. Highly recommend foxglove for the oooey gooey texture and... was it dodge city?? for the fennel in the meat! read more

Stopped here for cozy spot to grab drinks in Brooklyn this weekend. We ordered the two hot cocktail options, a spiced cider and a mulled wine, and got a charcuterie board with two meats and two cheeses. We took our drinks to a cute back patio with a fireplace and some heaters, along with blankets provided by the bar. The blankets were definitely necessary as the fire really only warmed the table directly in front of it and the heater we sat under was not working well. The mulled wine was delicious, although the spices in the cider were a little overwhelming. The charcuterie portions were small but everything was delicious. read more

Tuffet - hot cider and mulled wine - Two glass mugs with metal handles are on a white metal outdoor table, each filled with hot beverages—one light-colored and the other dark. The setting appears to be an outdoor patio with chairs and a brick wall in the background, suggesting a café or restaurant environment. - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here the other day with a girlfriend to enjoy the back patio and partake in some cheesy nosh and wine. I loved the selection and appreciated that they were able to accommodate my friend by providing gluten-free bread. The bartender helped me choose a delicious wine but I did end up switching to one of their frozen drink options. I loved these and highly recommend them. Alot of flavor and booze! The space itself, both inside and outside are gorgeous. Plenty of seating options and would be able to host a decent-sized group but also allows for a more intimate setting if that's what you're looking for. The servers were lovely. I'd highly recommend this spot. 4.8/5 read more

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Wonderful place!! I hosted my birthday here and they were so kind and my friends couldn't stop saying how much they liked it! The place is very cozy and cool, and felt very welcoming. It was a very memorable evening and an incredibly sweet and easy experience. I ordered some food too that they delivered to the group which was also a hit. Thank you guys! read more

Best place in Brooklyn for wine and cheese, hands down. Always a great array of cheeses and new menu items from time to time. Lovely wine options, as well. Cozy during the weekdays and more busy during the weekends, but fun. Always recommend this place and come regularly. Esther's is really good too, similar vibe and same management but that's in Greenpoint and Tuffet is closer to me so Tuffet wins! read more

Great atmosphere and decent selection of wines/ charcuterie! People grab tables outside and hold them as long as they can, so you'll have to be vigilant if you want outdoor seating. read more

Good vibes, wine/beer/cocktails, excellent service AND an outdoor area!? Tuffet is the embodiment of why I love Brooklyn. It's very unassuming outside but don't let that fool you. This is a great hidden neighborhood gem with some of the best service around. read more

Tuffet - Top row: Blue cheese and chorizo, bottom row: dodge city salami and mekkerstee oud (firm goat cheese) - A cheese and charcuterie platter includes slices of blue cheese, cured meats, pecans, dried fruit, and pear slices arranged on a black slate. A small spoon with jam or honey is also present. In the background, a black container holds sliced bread and a round piece of bread. The setting appears to be a restaurant or bar with a dark wooden table. - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such a cute and quaint bar that I would never think to stop by. They have a lovely backyard in the back with a fire place and a few tables to sit at with your drinks and friends. A nice selection of charcuterie, beers and cocktails to enjoy. read more

Hi, I hosted my 27th birthday at Tuffet, and they let me reserve the back half of the patio, and the staff had done their best to accommodate me and my party. I had 30 or so friends come and join me, and the staff did a wonderful job of making us delicious drinks. I recommend this spot for anyone throwing a party, or even a cute date night :). read more

Tuffet - Back patio - Three individuals are standing close together outdoors during nighttime, smiling and appearing to enjoy a social event. The setting includes string lights hanging overhead, a brick wall, and some greenery in the background. One person is holding a drink in a martini glass, and another has a drink with a straw. The scene suggests a casual, festive atmosphere with outdoor seating and ambient lighting. - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I really liked the backyard and I thought the cheeseboard was yummy, it was just a little expensive considering how much you got. However I really liked the variety of bread that came with it, some had dried fruit in it that really complemented the burrata and jam. You also got some nuts with it. The burrata and salami were my favorite of the charcuterie options. Drink-wise, we got slushies, and I love the cocktail umbrellas (!!!) but wasn't a huge fan of the rosemary sangria. It fell flat. The cherry slushie was much better. The overall ambience was great and I'd definitely consider revisiting but it's not a standout place for cheeseboards and drinks. read more

Tuffet - Burrata, cheddar, brie, salami - A cheese and charcuterie board features sliced cheese, cured meats, pecans, and small nuts, served with a small container of yogurt or cream. A basket of sliced bread is placed nearby on a metal outdoor table with a white mesh pattern, suitable for casual dining or outdoor gatherings. - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My cousin had a baby shower here and it was magnificent. Great service and perfect variety of Brie, Blue and Hard cheeses. Also their Pizza was amazing with varieties of margarita, spinach&garlic, and caprese. Unlimited champagne and samosa with nice selection of top shelf spirits and various beer on draft. Can be tight if a party larger than 50 but the outdoor area is pretty big, highly recommended for events like this! read more

Was at Tuffet for an engagement party on a rainy day in NYC. Such nice people who made everyone welcome. If you live in the area, a nice neighborhood bar too, not huge selection (some nice local craft beers) but everything is good. Our daughter lives a few minutes walk away, so I'm sure we'll be back read more

I attended a small friend gathering there and was nicely surprised by the level of COVID-19 enforcement measures. The whole staff was wearing masks and gloves, as well as you get your body temperature checked at the door. The backyard patio is decorated nicely with string lights and green plants, which makes for a cozy atmosphere. Their cheese dip is absolutely amazing, sadly the portions are not that big. Their red pizzas are pretty good, too. The couple of things on their menu which weren't bad, but definitely not as good as the aforementioned ones were the white pizza and the cheese board. They were just okay. read more

I celebrated my 50th birthday here last night and it was magical. The backyard is beautiful and the owner and staff were wonderful. They made everything so easy and perfect. I will definitely back for more wine and cheese and next time I'll bring my pup (very dog friendly)! read more

Let's start out by saying the actual cheese and charcuterie deserves 5 stars (which is the only reason this review isn't 1 star). My friend and I are in a constant struggle to find a place with a good selection at an affordable price. When we looked up the place, based on the yelp rating and website, we knew we HAD to come to Tuffet. As soon as we arrived, everything went down hill. We walked in to see about 7 patrons and 2 gentlemen that seemed to look like they work there. Upon walking in, we were not greeted - barely even acknowledged. We waited to see if he'd say something as to where we should sit - nope. We sat ourselves at a high table right in front of the bar. As we get settled in, still nothing. My friend had to go grab a menu herself because he just refused to acknowledge our presence. We picked what we wanted and waited. Nothing. So I walk up to the guy behind the bar and ask him if I could place my order. I tell him and he puts the drinks on the bar and walks away. Fine. I walk my drinks over to my table. This whole time I'm wondering who guy number 2 is because he was just there talking to the bartender - I was unsure if he worked there or not. Eventually our plate comes out and we enjoy the deliciousness it was. I ordered a second drink from my table. At that point, we were the only patrons left in the bar. Instead of bringing the drink over, he puts it on the bar for me to have to get up and go get it. Although my friend and I both have YEARS in the hospitality/food industry, we could not leave a tip. Saying he did the bare minimum would still be too much. We understand every possible thing that can can go wrong as a server/bartender but the service quality had NO excuse. Sucks because the place is so cute and has a lottttt of potential. Hopefully the owner takes notice of this review, along with the other ones complaining about the same issues. I may come back, but I'd leave if I see the same guy working. I definitely don't want to feel like I'm a bother at a place I'm spending my money. read more

Just had my 50th birthday last night! A wonderful classy vibe in the backyard and bar. We ordered a few platters for guests. The staff, Ellen and Rebecca, were wonderful!!! The rosé slushies are divine! My friends all loved the vibe! Thank you Tuffet! Beautiful evening! read more

We used Tuffet as a venue for our wedding welcome party on a Friday night. We started with a partial buy-out for a casual rehearsal dinner and then did a full buy-out for the rest of the night for the rest of our guests. The space is great, everyone loved it. We really enjoyed the food and the people working there were super helpful and our friends and family enjoyed chatting with them. Alicia was very helpful getting the night set up. The venue is so flexible in how they arrange events. Everything was high quality and affordable! read more

During the Covid Winter of 20/21 this was one of our go-to spots. Great drinks and really delicious bar snacks. Their sausage rolls are dangerously good. Mix em up with some coarse mustard and you'll be tempted to double/triple down on your next order. The back yard is also very nice. There's a fireplace with chairs next to it (I recommend getting there early to nab that spot) and an awning with heat lamps in the back. But what made it so lovely were the small details. Free, clean cosy blankets for anyone and hot water bottles to wear on your lap. When it was cold outside that was such a nice touch. Brrrr. Finally, the bar staff are cool. My girlfriend is obsessed. One even spins up pizzas on a Friday night. Check in out. read more

im not a cheese board person but i ate the entire thing without knowing what anything was. it was so good! even asked for extra toast. that honey butter and fruit spread was so yummy! their alcoholic hot apple cider was also very delicious, strong but not overpowering the apple cider taste i really like. Lots of different choices of where to sit; bar, tables, high tables, and a cute quaint background area with a little fireplace. super cute clean restrooms too. read more

I cannot reccomend this place enough. We had our engagment party here and everyone is still raving about it. The space is beautiful, the staff is amazing and the food and drinks are great. read more

Calling all wine, cured meats and cheese lovers! I found you a place that has great prices and a charming outdoor space. I went on a Thursday after work and they had a $6 wine special which included a red Cote du Rhône and two others so ask about the specials. The meat/cheese boards are reasonably priced too and they have a great offering with all the fixings. Outdoor space was clean and simple but on a hot humid day, I was incessantly swatting away flies from getting into my wine. I moved inside and was able to enjoy a cool space near the front window. I noticed there were some mixed reviews on service and unfortunately I need to add my gripe to the list. I really felt like I was the biggest inconvenience to the bartender that day. She did not want to be bothered by me and at no point did I actually feel welcome. That being said, we've all had our fair share of bad days and I still think Tuffet is a great, spacious wine bar in this neighborhood with some solid deals. Worth checking out! read more

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Little Miss Lisa sat on a tuffet* Drinking her water and wine. I can really get behind the concept of this cheese/meat/bar. The only other wine bar that bills itself as foremost a cheese bar is Cassellula, which gets uncomfortably crowded and always has long waits. If you are willing to trek out to a less frequented part of Williamsburg, you will neither have to wait nor abut hordes of people. I was here for a birthday party, and the space worked well. Tuffet offers a well edited and organized variety of domestic and European cheeses as well as cured and cooked meats, artfully presented and well accompanied on rustic platters. The wines seem to rotate and are reasonably priced. There is also a space called "the study" that parties can rent out, which is also open for laptop users during the day. If I lived closer, I would definitely come here to read or write while drinking the Gimme! coffee that they serve here. *"Some of Mother Goose's rhymes have very old English words in them. Some people say a tuffet is a three-legged stool and others say it is a little grassy bump big enough to sit on. Did you know that curds and whey is an old word for cottage cheese? The curds are the lumpy parts and the whey is the milky part." http://www.librarysupport.net/mothergoosesociety/rhymes/littlemissm.html. Or, according to Tuffet the bar, "Tuffet is just a comfortable space to eat and drink something delicious. We think that definition will do." read more

Very rude staff (Wednesday night), depressing atmosphere and over priced drinks. Never again!

Cool spot Convenient location, pretty big place with a cozy vibe at night. Great prices for the cheese and meat plates even though they are outdated from what it shows here in the pictures on yelp. For example 4 cheese plate is $21, not $19 and sangrias during happy hour are $7, not $6 (differs during the weekend). Unfortunately they didn't have any sangrias tonight (though I heard they are great) only a cider chili special that I was not the biggest fan of. The cheese platter was very generous for the price we paid. We got 6 cheeses for $29 that came as about an ounce, maybe less, each. It comes with bread, nuts, apples and honey. The presentation is really cute with writings in chalk marking the number of the cheese you chose. We came at 6pm on a Friday and the place was pretty empty This is a very cute spot for a cozy date and just for wine and cheese lovers! Nice addition to the neighborhood p.s : they have a cool backyard thats open when it's warmer! read more

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Celebrated my birthday here - was able to book a private room, preorder food as well which was great. Owner was so helpful and it was amazing! A very cozy vibe, like a cozy apartment feel. The staff were really lovely. The drinks were great - we even spent some time by the fireplace, too. Food was on point as well! Will be back again very soon! read more

Dark, modern interior + classic, delicious (affordable!) menu, free wifi and a banging playlist. Yes yes yes & yes. I had a blue and a soft, young goat cheese paired with a white wine. It was perfect. The cheese plate comes with raw honey, slightly sweet walnuts, cranberries and two kinds of bread for $10. I hummed along to the Talking Heads and other new wave. I got to order an extra half glass of wine. Couldn't have been happier. read more

Tuffet - Bayley Hazen Blue from Vermont, O'Banon goat from Indiana = apples, cranberries, raw honey, walnuts for $10. YUM. - Wine Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tuffet is great, just all around. The wifi is wonderful and they are very accepting of freelancers hanging out and doing their thing for hours on end. Staff is knowledgable and helpful. The beer is great, so is the wine and the daytime sangria specials. Cheese and meat platters are not to be missed, and if you're in the mood for a sandwich, "the sandwich" has a killer plum sauce that is pretty amazing. read more

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So cute and super clean bathrooms! Friendly staff, great vibe. Vintage feel setting :) great for pics

Tuffet is a hidden gem of East Williamsburg. It's pretty unassuming from the outside - I walked by it plenty of times before checking it out by recommendation. Turns out, the place is completely lovely, serves meat and cheese boards, and has a great selection of cocktails. I came here a few times in the summer and definitely indulged in the frozen alcoholic slushies, too! I loved the one with rosemary and sangrita. I'd recommend this spot for date nights and hanging with smaller groups of friends over drinks. read more

Very nice! I was my friend's +1 to a blog launching party here, and it was my first time at a cheese/meat bar in BK. Overall, the ambiance was great and the bartender who served us was really nice. It can get pretty cramped up, so try to secure a table against the wall, or go outside to the back patio if the weather's not too bad. Very chill atmosphere with cool staff. read more

My favorite hidden gem that should not be so hidden! A lovely backyard. Drinks are delicious, especially their frozen! Cheese is always a hit. I had my 30th birthday there in the winter and it was so fun and easy to book. They have hand sanitizer, bug spray- you name it to make everyone comfortable. Owner is usually there and bartenders are great. Dog friendly! Can't say enough good things. I LOVE TUFFET. read more

Its a great date spot, especially if you like cheese. Wines were nice too. Their menu changes often enough that they dont post it online, but you can order various cow, sheep, and goat cheeses by the ounce, and have young, aged, rind, bleu, etc varieties. I sampled quite a few, and even had one of their melted cheese dipping bowls. I did not sample any of the meats. For the price, Id say we got a great cheese and wine meal, and their sampling plates do come with an ample amount of trimmings. There is zero information available as to the sourcing of the food or agricultural practices involved with the animals the dairy comes from, though the bartender did her best to use the "pastured" and "grass fed" buzzwords (without knowing any info about sourcing...). read more