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    4.3 (279 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for groups

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    Iced Smores Latte
    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

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

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

    Us before we even knew how good we had it
    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.

    Trst Z.

    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!

    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!

    FALAFEL SALAD (VG)

    Loved the ambiance and the servers were very kind! I think the food was decent, could have been more flavorful but overall really loved the items. The baklava tasted like perfume though?

    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

    Cookie Butter & Pumpkin Spice Latte
    Samantha D.

    This is my absolute favorite spot for coffee. I often stop by with my pup in the mornings, and the lattes are incredible. The baristas really put care into each cup, and the result is always delicious. It's surprising how rarely this place is full--it's such a hidden gem. Their food is always fresh, too!

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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.

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    3 months ago

    The tacos were the best thing I've eaten in my 29 years. Not even joking. Flavors complimented each other so well.

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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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    7 months ago

    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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    Falafel Tanami - Super soft and savory falafel I have ate! Delishh sandwich

    Falafel Tanami

    (102 reviews)

    Midwood

    I've lived next to this place for 5 years now and although it always smelled delicious never made…read moreit out til today. The smell was just too enticing Menu is simple and affordable. I got few whole pitas plus humus. Food was cheap but tasted delicious Whole pita is stuffed with 5 falafel balls fries, salad, cabbage, pickles and more. Tahini sauce is flavorful and a pita leaves you stuffed for $10 The humus is creamy and with a hint of lemon. Highly recommend and will definitely be back Plus the place is vegetarian which is great when entertaining a friend of ours who is vegan.

    After my doctor's visit, I was craving some falafel and decided to visit this place since it's…read morepinned on my google map. The restaurant is certainly clean and I like how it's in the open so you can see all the action and cleanliness. I ordered their falafel whole pita sandwich and was told I can add whatever choosing I wanted. I also ordered two sides of their falafel balls to enjoy. They were 3 balls for $1. As for the sandwich, I thought it only tasted okay. I was very hungry at that point so if I thought my sandwich was okay then I know I'm not a fan of it. The flavoring was bland, I asked for spicy sauce but didn't taste any. I also asked for the fried eggplants to find out as I'm biting into it that there was none. Make sure you watch them when asking for your choosing. They might now hear you and you'll just end up feeling disappointed like me because I love the taste of eggplants. Regarding the falafel ball, I thought it was too doughy. I usually like them a little more loose and garlicy.

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    Queen

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    Bushwick

    I've been back here a few times since my review in June 2024. The service and the food has…read moredeclined over time since then. This time I had the mushroom and onion hummus, which was a little watery and only came with one small piece of pita for a large bowl. I also got the fries, which are still actually pretty good. The reason for the steep downgrade aside from the dwindling food quality and the so-so drinks, is the service this time was just ATROCIOUS. Bushwick service has gotten kinda cruddy overall these days because so many places have this transplant hipster vibe where they just can't be bothered, but this guy acted annoyed and put out to even be there. It was not great last time, but this time was astonishingly bad. He took my order and as soon as my food came out, he disappeared behind a screen and didn't come back out unless someone came in the door (which was only a couple times). Never checked on me. Never asked if I wanted another drink (my mint julep was awful, so moot point I guess). I had to wait for him to emerge when a to go order came in for me to flag him down for the check. Probably the last time I come back here.

    Restaurant was decorated and music was kinda loud so it was hard to hear someone across from me…read more They later dimmed the lights and had candles which was nice. Staff were nice and attentive. The hummus and falafel plate was good. I really liked the rice and veggies - the flavors paired well. Maybe too much hummus for the portion ratio? Decent price for what you're getting, maybe $40 including tax/tip(?) for two of these plates.

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    Miriam Street Food

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    Park Slope

    Please bring back the old sides, the new carrot heavy options aren't a great replacement and we…read morewere disappointed with our last order. Otherwise big fans.

    I was in this neighborhood a couple of months ago with one other person. We initially planned to go…read moreto Miriam next door, since the other person had been to the Upper West Side location and enjoyed it. Still, they were working on it, so we decided to go to their sister, more casual spot instead, with me, in hindsight, being happy because I liked this more than Miriam (at least the UWS location.) The place is casual, with a warm and inviting atmosphere, and I can see it being very popular for lunch or brunch. The service was friendly as well. We both decided to get the Israeli Experience for $32 each, though they warned us it was a lot of food and we could split it. We did indeed take home some leftovers, and it was a terrific deal. Said experience is a comprehensive sampling of their menu, featuring two skewers, five salads, hummus, tahini, and two pitas, served with a choice of yellow rice or French fries, with the salads and skewers being our choice from the menu. Since we were going to share a few cold mezzes/salads, we decided to get fries and rice. The fries were well portioned, with a light crisp, while some were a bit soft. I found the rice, as expected, to be a better accompaniment, as it's lighter and goes well with the sauces. The pita bread was warm but standard and presumably store-bought. For the salads, our favorite of the bunch was probably the Spanish Eggplant, listed as fried eggplant tossed in tomato & pepper sauce. This was very similar (if not the same) as Turkish Soslu patlıcan, so I'm not sure why it's listed as Spanish unless they're Spanish eggplants or something. All naming aside, this was very tasty, with the eggplant both very garlicky and soft, but not too much that it lacked texture. I also liked the Moroccan Carrot, listed as thinly sliced carrots cooked & marinated in Moroccan spices. I have seen this in a few Moroccan places, such as in Astoria, and this was good. The carrots were soft, and the spice blend had a slight tang among other flavors. I would also recommend this. I am not usually the biggest fan of Israeli Salad, which is made here with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, and za'atar lemon vinaigrette, but this was good. I believe there was a bit of tahini or something similar in the dressing, which made it a bit more flavorful than the usual version, and all the vegetables are very fresh. This was better than expected and good. The Hummus was pretty good. I like some other spots with thicker hummus or a bit more kick, but it was still tasty. The same can be applied to the Tahini, which was standard but good. More standard and tasty was the Purple Cabbage. Nothing particularly special, but it was good, and they appear to have updated since I had it last, adding beets and roasted sesame seeds, which sounds like a pleasant addition. The Kale and Dried Apricot Salad with winter kale, dried apricots, and roasted almonds dressed with house vinaigrette was fine. I'm a bit biased here as I don't like kale, but there were plenty of crunchy almonds. However, I wish there were more apricots, and the dressing didn't mask the kale as much as I'd like. I wasn't a fan of the Corn Salad with grilled corn, red pepper, and jalapenos. The dish should probably be served warm, since the cold grilled corn had an unappetizing texture and flavor when mixed with the pepper. It reminded me a bit of a dip gone wrong. This was easily my least favorite, and neither of us finished it. The skewers were pretty good but more standard. In terms of options, each of us got a Harissa Salmon, he chose a Chicken Thigh, and I got a Ground Beef & Lamb Kofta. The fish was surprisingly tender, but I found the harissa to be only very mild, which was a bit surprising given how red the dish looked. He seemed to enjoy his chicken skewer, while the kofta was alright. I have had much more flavorful kofta before, but at least it wasn't dry, with the meat being pretty juicy. The "experience" reminded me of a much better version of Kashkaval Garden in Hell's Kitchen, minus the fondue, of course. It's essentially the same price point as getting the salmon from there, but it has many pluses. The side dishes are much better and more varied, the skewers are smaller but much more tender and less overcooked, and the portion size is much larger. This doesn't even include the large portion of rice or salad, which isn't included there. I didn't love everything here, but it's hard to deny this deal, especially in this fancy neighborhood.

    Zatar - mideastern - Updated May 2026

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