very very good food, ambiance, everything!! my boyfriend and i love stopping by here for brunch (when it's usually packed) but at dinnertime it's pretty quiet. It's also quite pricey but worth it if you have extra money to spend. Ok so food - I get the smash burger and i usually ask for it on a brioche bun, but it tastes surprisingly delicious on the toast as well. Fries are quite good and I'm pretty picky about fries too - I usually like thin and "twice-fried" crispy - and man oh man the drinks! Very yummy. I'd also highly recommend the beignets, which comes with a strawberry compote that hits perfectly. Go to the Fat Rabbit for a family-friendly brunch spot, good drinks, great food and nice people (and prepare for a crowd)! read more

Whatever you order, get the fries. Tastes just like McDonald's I swear. We ordered the Double Smash Burger which came on Texas Toast, and the Bistro Burger. Both were great, came with a slice of pickle and obviously split an order of fries. Decor is really fun and definitely gives Diner but not your Classic 50s Diner. Service is what you would expect from a Diner but the servers were really nice. Skip Dessert, very much so not their specialty. Hot Toddy as well was not the best Solid 4 out of 5! read more

Fat Rabbit - Bread Pudding - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Brooklyn energy activated Fat Rabbit (245 DeKalb Ave) is a straight-up comfort food gym with 80s/90s nostalgia. I came hungry and left victorious. Hungry Buddy: 3 eggs over easy, home fries, bacon + turkey sausage -- breakfast built like a linebacker. Classic chicken soup -- simple, perfect, soul restored. Fried Chicken Sandwich: brioche, ranch, pickled jalapeños, dill fries... no mercy. Double smashed burger: double beef, mac sauce, Texas toast -- out of this world The ambience has Super chill vibes, food service was top-notch, food didn't miss once. Already planning my next trip back to Brooklyn just to eat here again. read more

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Great experience jn Brooklyn. This is a quaint little bistro. I was disappointed they didn't have the Croque Madame I ordered. My backup the French Onion soup and beet salad were quite tasty so it wasn't a complete disappointment. Their Bloody Maria was very good too read more

I came here with some friends on our trip to NYC not too long ago -- and we fell in love with this place! The funky, modern decor is so, so beautiful and comforting, and the food was delicious. I got the french toast (recommended by Sam, the owner) and shared the beignets with my group, both were incredible. Additionally, the staff here is so friendly and attentive, it felt like a warm hug as soon as we walked in. I highly, highly recommend Fat Rabbit for the food and the atmosphere, as well as for Sam and his wonderful team! This place was a highlight of our trip and I can't wait to go back during my next trip to NYC. :) read more

A friend and I came here last night for dinner and we loved everything about it! First of all, it's cute and cozy -- sort of a retro diner vibe, but classy. Our server was friendly, funny, and attentive. And most importantly, the food was great! I had the fried chicken sandwich, which was perfect -- crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, not greasy at all. I ordered fries to go with it (they're not included) and they were also perfect. My friend got the falafel salad (which was huge) and really enjoyed it. Prices seemed fair and the noise level was fine. We'll be back! read more

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My wife enjoyed her omelette, but I made the mistake of ordering the chicken salad club sandwich. Reasonable minds may differ, but I like some chicken and celery to accompany the mayonnaise in my chicken salad. The menu boasts "house made kewpie", so perhaps they don't feel the need to follow the usual, time-honored proportions of chicken, celery and mayonnaise in chicken salad. Despite the inordinate amount of "kewpie" in the purported "chicken salad", they slathered even more of it on the texas toast. I tried to scrape that off and popped another statin (despite the dearth of bacon). IMO, a bad sandwich. Would I visit again? Maybe, but I would order something else. The service, BTW, was efficient, austere and humorless. However, the ginger-haired busboy was diligent, earnest and polite. read more

I love this place! It's a twist on standard diner food (and I love diner food). Like they have a great burger, but it's a smash burger on toast (super delicious). All sorts of tasty variants on the menu. Have always have great service and the ambiance is funky in a good way. A new addition to our eating out rotation. read more

Fat Rabbit is a unique place that I enjoyed. After a busy morning, I stopped in with my 2 year old buddy for an early bite of lunch. We were seated right away and well looked after by our server. He's particular about his food, so he had 2 sides; some bacon and french fries. Both were very much to his liking. I had a grilled cheese sandwich which was tasty. Pricing was reasonable for this part of Brooklyn. To me, the unique part of Fat Rabbit is that had a nice bar area. I'm not sure if this a diner with a solid bar, or a bar wanting to be a diner. Looks like it can be a fun place in the evenings. read more

Fat Rabbit - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nice neighborhood lunch or dinner place with really great simple fare and an Estrella beer. Perfection. read more

Fat Rabbit - Hat delicious beer - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

AMBIANCE: 90s decor, thoughtful decor down to the floor and doorknob. When you look up, everything is unexpected but elevated. The food itself was moderately priced (spent $16 for a sandwich) and wasn't bad. Fries, fairly bland but no complaints overall. Chicken sandwich, decent portion, buttery bun, and just the right ratio of filling to bun. Burger, moist double patty burger and crispy buttery toasted bun. On a spring day, I can imagine the lighting and air from the outside makes sitting by the door a very pleasant experience at sundown. read more

Order the baked potato. It's really delicious. And only $7. I also ordered the grilled cheese. Very good. This is a terrific diner and late night spot. Good lighting. Great diner booths. Chill music. Swell staff. It's a big two thumbs up from me !!!! read more

This is a modern, inviting diner with subtle decor that nods to a previous era. They have booths for larger groups, as well as several tables for two. It was busy but not packed on a Saturday morning around 10:30. The menu was fairly small, but had lots of comfort classics. To start, we had the beignets. An order came with four pieces. These were the perfect amount of sweetness and nicely complemented by the strawberry sauce. For my main, I got the two eggs any style. This came with salad, toast, and potatoes. It was quite filling. The potatoes were nicely seasoned and mixed with bell peppers. The salad was fresh with a creamy dressing. The whole wheat toast was very hearty. Servers were friendly. read more

Fat Rabbit - Beignets - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was really good. My husband ordered a double smash burger and I had the falafel bowl. It was fresh and I liked both tzatziki and harrisa sauces. Wait staff was kind and service was quick. We topped it off with beignets for dessert. Yum! read more

Eating at Fat Rabbit is a must when I visit Brooklyn. The atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming - a true Brooklyn neighborhood spot where you instantly feel comfortable. The food is delicious. I had the fat rabbit double smash burger, and it was honestly one of the best I've had in a while, juicy and cooked just right. The fries were crisp and perfectly seasoned. Drinks were also on point. The staff was friendly and attentive without hovering, which made the whole experience even better. Overall, Fat Rabbit has that cozy neighborhood vibe but with food that really stands out. I'll always be stopping by and next time I'll try the brunch. Fat Rabbit delivers every time - a true Brooklyn gem. read more

It's New Years Day at 3:15pm and I along with many others are being turned away because they close at 4 today. Why--As per one of the employees, the owner thought it would be slow. Really!!!! A diner being slow on New Years Day!!!!! Sounds like you're in the wrong business buddy !!! You should have been there to see how many people were turned away ! Also, if you're closing at 4, 4 should be 4!!!! Not 3:15!!!! read more

Ambiance is a classic brooklyn brunch spot and if you're looking for a quick brunch, not a bad spot. But menu has limited options and the sandwiches didn't taste fresh. Good if everywhere else has long lines and you're hungry but not if you want a good meal. read more

I was so happy with my meal from here the other day. I have been on a smash burger binger lately and this one was surprisingly delicious. I wasn't expecting much as the bread in pics looks a bit whimpy but it actually held up really well and I enjoyed the different texture in comparison to a regular bun. I also got some mozzarella sticks that hit that spot OH and I can't forget my yummy espresso martini. I LOVED the aesthetic and vibe in here. Had a good, happy energy and I loved the old/new vintage feel. Definitely a classic diner of this century. I also overheard one of the staff members talking about how they were going to start showing I love Lucy on the tv's and I absolutely must return for that! I'm looking forward to coming back to try their brunch. 4.6/5 read more

Fat Rabbit - a person holding a glass of coffee - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went here at 10:45pm, 15 minutes before closing. Didn't think they would serve me but the bartender said all good! Sat down and had the double burger and some fries, while the bartender was very accommodating and friendly. The ambiance does give diner vibes in the 90's more or less, and we left with a shot for the road. Will definitely make a return! read more

High prices for usually low cost fare. Omelettes shouldn't cost so much. Not a diner.

Delightful new diner-like establishment that is just a fantastic addiction to this cool littke strip of Dekalb between Ft. Greene & Clinton Hill Stopped in for a late dinner recently and my girlfriend and I shared a wonderful meal. Started off with a great appetizer in their Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs--I didn't think one could improve upon the deviled egg, but adding sliced martini olives certainly did the trick. For dinner I got the Caesar Salad, which featured a nice, lemony dressing, while my girlfriend got a tasty Fried Chicken sandwich, which came with an excellent side of crispy fries with some herbs on top. Dinner portions were a nice size (could have maybe gone for one more egg. I mean I could have gone for 10 more, but... you know.) Drinks were on point as well--I absolutely adored their Count the Headlights cocktail (mezcal, luxardo, lime juice). It was so good I asked for the exact proportions/recipe, which they generously shared. Beer and wine options were small but well chosen and reasonably priced--I think just $7 for a Bronx IPA. It was near closing, and we got to chat for a bit with our server, Kellie, and the owner, Jill, and they couldn't have been friendlier. I love a good diner and really appreciated this slightly elevated, hipper, Brooklyn take on one. Menu is interesting--featuring some very diner-y staples, including several egg sandwich options--though perhaps a bit small. Hope they add a few more menu options as the place develops. read more

Good place to grab a drink on Dekalb. Fun atmosphere, great name. Can't say I'd make a trek back here again though. Didn't get any food so can't really comment on that. read more

My Fort Greene go-to for a weekday lunch, snack & sip or hungover brunch. Food highlights are the mozzarella sticks, egg sandwiches and Italian Wedding soup (a meal in itself). Love the hip, friendly and candidly helpful wait staff (hi Becca!) who give the place and elevated feel and vibe. You really can't miss here. read more

Excellent food. The double smashed cheese burger was just perfect. We also ordered chaser salad and fries both were perfect. Service was equally good. read more

Fat Rabbit - Double smashed burger and fries - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had a great time at the Fat Rabbit! It's a breakfast diner vibe, so it's really cool that they serve dinner and drinks too. A great addition to the neighborhood for some casual, fun dining! Not to mention the food was delicious and the service was so friendly and attentive! read more

Fat Rabbit - Smashburger - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Five stars for the food and because they are new. Stopped in for brunch. The pancakes were fluffy, not dry, and crisp edges, good even without syrup! The hash browns were very crispy but tender, like they were fried. No salt and pepper on the table, no butter for the toast, and I was never offered more coffee. But overall enjoyed it. I miss mega bites but this is better. I noticed they offer a lot of booze. read more

Fat Rabbit - Pancakes - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was saddened by the old diner that closed in this location. When I saw that the new owners had renovated and changed the name to Fat Rabbit I was excited. I thought the idea their idea was to "elevate" diner food. Unfortunately the food at Fat Rabbit is meh at best. The atmosphere is ok, there are cocktails now. But I want the old diner with the friendly mexican waitresses back. read more

Waiting for food over 30 minutes post order. Music is very loud. Don't come here, it stinks. Plus they charge a LOT for basic breakfast dishes. read more

Food and service is always great. We've tried most of the menu and you can't go wrong.

Tried this spot out this weekend and it was delicious! Had the smash burger and the bread was amazing. The design of the space was beautiful with the diner style booths, the woodwork and the fun wall paper. I also appreciated their non-alcohol drink options! Definitely a spot I'll be back to soon! read more

Burger. Chopped cheese. Dark meat fried chicken sandwich. All really good. Fries are good enough. A lot of booths and a friendly staff. Five stars. read more

My friend and I were recently exploring our old BK hood and decided to have a late lunch at Fat Rabbit. It took over the space that was previously occupied by Mega Bites. To say it's a major upgrade is an understatement, but I appreciate that while it offers an elevated diner experience, it's not pretentious in any way. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and we found the staff members to be friendly and attentive. The food was very well executed and delicious. We got the Caesar salad, chicken bites, and chicken club deluxe. The Caesar salad contained some different greens, including strips of radicchio, which was a nice change from standard romaine. It also came with a soft boiled egg, which was a nice touch. My friend really enjoyed the chicken bites, which came with three different dipping sauces. The chicken club was very flavorful and came on deliciously buttered toast. The fries were shoestring (which are my favorite form of fry), and were well seasoned and perfectly crispy. All in all, it was a great experience, and I definitely plan to stop in again when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

Good food & service, nice sized tables & banquets. Great breakfast local for Ft. Green/ Clinton Hill.

I was really bummed - came here because of the good reviews and was excited for a nice diner in the neighborhood. Ordered the chicken club - didn't come with sides and was maybe the least inspired sandwich I've had In nyc - dry over cooked thin slices of chicken, limpy bacon, barely any condiments on dry white bread. Managed to get down half for sustenance but couldn't even finish it. Maybe I just got the wrong order but based on this I can't recommend. The server was lovely and the ambiance was cool but came for the food. read more

Fat Rabbit - Chicken club - New American Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service and ambiance were ok. Food - hard pass. Steak frites were flavorless and extra greasy. Like maybe marinated in just straight vegetable oil. I ate a few bites and then opted to wait to eat at home. My husband ate the sad fries. "Spicy" Meatballs and polenta, also flavorless with clumps of uncooked polenta hidden in the bowl. Kind of reminded me of the disgusting cream of wheat my mom made for breakfast that I also never ate. My husband ate that out of hunger necessity, too. Bartender was nice enough but more interested in his buddies at the bar than anything else. Didn't blink an eye when I let the whole plate of steak go to the trash. Maybe an off night, but I don't plan to come back to find out. read more

Great weekend breakfast spot, food is good and the portions are great. Service was nice and fast too

Great spot! Loved the food, our wine, the ambiance and the service. Will definitely be back.

This place is super cute with really great food and cocktails. It's perfect for a fun lunch or night out with snacks and drinks. read more

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Service staff is wonderful. Limited menu What we ordered was good but not enough variety and they don't offer desert. read more

I popped into this spot for a quick bite and a beer and loved it. It doesn't try to offer a kitchen-sink menu, instead focusing on doing a handful of items really well. I had the fried chicken sandwich and fries, which were both OUTSTANDING (pickled jalapeños? yes please!). I've been craving that sandwich ever since and will be sure to go back soon (someone nearby was having the burger and it too looked delicious). The service was solid, and the design of the place itself is well thought-out. Nice wood finishing, lovely bar (I had a couple of great beers, none of which I'd had before, while I waited for my food), cool background music - and not too loud. Great spot. read more