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4.3 (281 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Flatbread pizza

I have gone here a few times and really enjoy there sharwarma meal however, I ordered there flatbread pizza for the first time, I took both items to go and didn't check the items, once I got home I noticed the flatbread was burnt. I took pictures and was truly disappointed.

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Trisha L.

Ive been in Zatar Cafe in Bushwick so many times. It always hits the spot. Service is always immaculate everyone who works there is super friendly and super knowledgable. ive dined in their outdoor patio duringthe summer and the wooden picnic tables and benches are a vibe. Food gets a 10/10 from me but Ive only tried their Brunch options so far. I love their seasonal coffee drinks and their dessert case is to die for. I love supporting small local businesses so I will always support Zatar Cafe

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Samantha C.

Look walking around Brooklyn minding my business. You know I got hungry walking these city blocks. Saw this place as I passed by and it smelled and looked sooooo good! We gos salmon salad and grilled cheese (my husband) teas and some cheesecake. We got everything to go and cannot wait. Everyone was kind which was great ! And they say people in the city are not nice. Stay tuned for the final review of my food. Well my salmon salad was amazing! The seasoning on that fish was perfect. The dressing that came with was fantastic! The grill cheese was very good as well. The tea we had was delicious I had the best cheesecake too. This was a happy drop in! I would definitely recommend this one and will be going back before I leave.

FALAFEL SALAD (VG) FALAFEL SANDWICH (VG)
Kiran D.

Excellent food and service! Not too expensive and they have nice music and a great energy.

Yemeni Kabobs Meal
Danesh I.

I recently told someone that if I were to visit Zatar a million times, my favorite visit would still be on visit one million and one. From the first bite to my most recent, Zatar is still one of my most favorite restaurants and I still dream of their merguez melt whenever the weekend rolls around. Every item here is worth trying and whether you're here for lunch, dinner, brunch, coffee, dessert, you're leaving here satisfied. The kebabs, dips, and other mezze give you the authenticity of standard Middle Eastern fare while the flatbreads, sandwiches, and brunch items bring things forward. I've always enjoyed the kebabs with the beef being my favorite but the chicken shawarama is also stellar and consistent, but I keep going back for the merguez melt: I can't shake my cravings for the savory goodness of the merguez sausages on a perfectly flaky croissant with melty Swiss cheese tying things together blissfully. The service here is solid considering they get very busy with take out/delivery orders and patience should be key as the folks here bust their tails manning the counter, bussing tables, making coffee, and wearing several hats at once; if time is an issue, I would suggest ordering ahead. Whatever you're craving and whatever the occasion, Zatar is definitely worth a visit!

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Liz O.

We had a fantastic brunch! Sunny patio, great service and exceptional food. We got a Yemeni soufflé with eggs and ground beef, a flatbread, falafel sandwich, and an "Americano" (eggs, sausage, bacon, hash browns, toast, salad-- for a very hungry American!) Come here, eat all of these things and anything else. The spicing on the sausages alone with the trip.

Edm F.

Zatar is amazing! I've been going there constantly for years since I moved around here. The foods are always so fresh and delicious. Staff and service are always welcoming and friendly. The restaurant environment is clean and warm. I'm also just so obsessed with the incense they use!

Apple juice
Julia P.

Cozy place in Brooklyn. I will be back! Excellent flavor and points for a creative menu for those who want comfort food options (like my son). It was 6 of us and we ordered a few different options but all plates were empty by the end of the night which is always a great sign! From bacon cheeseburger, fries with zatar seasoning I believe, Arabian bowls, home style chicken nuggets and beef kebab, refreshing pink lemonade and apple juice and organic sodas with simple ingredients or organic teas. This place is a win win in my book. I was too full to try the desserts but I'll be back. I ordered the Arabian bowl with hummus, protein choice of salmon which came with an amazing aioli on top and one falafel. Check out the photos

Shwarma sandwich
Anne F.

We got back from New Orleans and stopped here for late lunch. My husband and been here before with his brother and he said it was really good. So we said ok eff it, let's go. I honestly don't remember what I got now but it was definitely either the dijaj chicken or one of the red meat shwarma sandwiches. My husband got the chicken shwarma. I remember the flatbread was really good - nice crunch from the pistachio but could have done without the white sauce on top. , reminded me of the flatbread from this amazing Mediterranean place in Tucson. The shwarma sandwiches were also really - meat was tender, spiced perfectly, and the portion was perfect. I'm pretty sure I didn't finish mine. I also got a Yemeni tea, which is black tea with spices, which was amazing. It's not sweet but its got those flavors from the spices. I think I'll be having my tea with those spices from now on haha. It was a busy day and I guess they're busy all the time. We sat outside and it took a while for a waiter to come, take our order, bring us the food, and bring us the check. But other than that, I recommend it.

(V) Variety Dip-- Hummus, Babaganoush and Muhammara
Alyse J.

I reallllllly wanted to give this place 5 stars because almost everything was great, but I ordered a flatbread and got a soggy pizza instead. I was highly disappointed in that. With that being said, that would have been enough to drop this to a 3 star review, but of course I had the dip trio-- Hummus, Babaganoush and Muhammara-- which was heavenly. The pita it came with was perfectly cooked and soft. We also had the chicken shawarma platter, which was flavorful and also perfectly cooked. It had fries and salad on the side (or you can choose rice), and they were tasty as well. Our server was very nice and attentive. We loved the food but would overall just recommend avoiding the 'flatbread.'

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Outstanding food, service, and ambience. It looks like a coffee shop but it is way more than that and with an outside patio

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Worst food. Service was good though. But their food quality is not good. We expected more tasty food

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Very delicious! Do be warned though if you are getting takeout my hummus spilled through the bag and all over my outfit, so just be careful!

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Food: freshly made with fresh ingredients, flavorful and well spiced…read more Service: friendly and competent. Ambiance: lovely little spot, cozy and inviting.

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4.4(34 reviews)
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I love variety and the Israeli Experience combo here comes with two skewers, two pitas, and TWELVE…read moresalad/mezze options. I had so much fun trying all the salads (really enjoyed the roasted tomato/eggplant/vegetable ones). It kind of reminded me of a nice spread of Korean banchan. I did feel a little guilty about all the plastic delivery containers that were used, so next time will perhaps go and dine in person.

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