Decided to grab some lunch and returned to Al Aqsa, which had a line out the door when I stopped by…read moreSaturday afternoon. There was a steady line and while most people ordered takeout, I noticed the tables in the back were all occupied as well. I ordered a za'atar and cheese manakeesh ($4) again, a small ful medames ($8), a small chicken shawarma plate ($14), and fresh taboon bread ($2.75) and the total came out to $29. All this food fed three people comfortably, though I would definitely order an extra taboon bread next time as we could not get enough of how fluffy and soft the bread was. The ful medames was so warming and cozy and the chicken shawarma came with rice, salad, pickles, and three different sauces (we especially loved the toum and the hot sauce).

Great chicken shawarma wrap with fries that taste like mcdonalds crispy and long and very good…read moreseasoning. Chicken has minimal flavor but the pairing of sauce on the side was really delicious. Comes with pickled vegetables and a big olive.

You cant go wrong with an omelette here at D/D coffee shop, it originally came with homefries not…read moresaying they're not good because they definitely are , but I decided to switch it up and go to for the salad and let me tell you it did not disappoint. I got French Dressing for mine but it usually comes with Lemon Vinaigrette. The service was great , the staff was very attentive and kind and the ambience was top notch, the old school music topped of my morning breakfast. If you're around you got to try!!! It's a must

I got 2 coffees to go. Sweet and light!…read more Looks like a very adorable mini diner with adorable seating. The coffee was delicious. The service was wonderful. Such nice staff.

This place is not bad, they make their own bread which I love, and the pieces are big. The chicken…read moreshish was ok. The meat was not to my liking personally, I like more of a char grilled taste which this did not have. The rice and veggies were good. Not a cheap place, it's about $15 for a small chicken shish and the desserts are about $8 for a piece. But priced the same as other competition nearby. Not somewhere I would personally go again but was good for a first try. I personally prefer another place not too far away from this one, the Shish kebab in my opinion tastes a bit better and not as dry and has that charcoal grilled taste I am looking for. Seating area is separated from the walk-in/cashier which is nice.

I've eaten at this restaurant maybe 8-10 times. They have wooden chairs and tables (nothing fancy),…read morebut their service is great, and their dishes are so delicious. My favorite appetizer is the fried calamari. Each piece melts in your mouth. Please be aware, they automatically add a 20% tip on the check. I didn't realize until my last visit, I erroneously gave a generous 40% tip. I've also ordered takeout via Uber Eats. We always order Babaghanoush, Falafel, and our favorite large platters. I normally get my favorite, Chicken Adana, but I tried their Chicken Gyro this time. It was good, but I still like the Adana more. My kid loves the Chicken Shish Kebab. We will be back for more.

For a place with falafel in the name, I expected the falafel to be better. It was very dry…read more The salads are fresh. I liked the hummus and the fries. Pretty standard kosher place for the area.

This hidden gem next to the park kept me well fed all throughout COVID…read more I tried FalafaLafa for the first time right when the pandemic began and they were giving away containers of their falafel batter due to having to close their doors. I had enough falafel mix to sustain me for a year, and by then I became addicted to it. Nowadays I visit at least once a month when I'm in the mood for a healthier meal option (and so happy I don't have to fry the falafel myself anymore!) I love all the salad/topping options for sandwiches and platters and the ability to add as many as you like for no extra cost. Pro tip: get the eggplant. It's so good and almost as addicting as the falafel itself! They even have gluten free bread options that don't taste like cardboard....need I say more? Surprised that Falafalafa isn't busier than it already is, because it deserves a line out the door every time!

Stopped in because I never tried Khachapuri before…read more I gotta admit I was expecting a lot more options on the menu, and I was very disappointed when they only had some pre packaged Russian Potato Salad ("Olive-yeah"), and pastries. The only thing they offered was the cheesy and doughy salty perfection of Khachapuri! This thing was delicious! It was cheesy and salty in the most creamy and perfect way. The fact that this one menu item, is so close to perfection earns this place 4 stars. Let's be real, they really need some more options! However we work with what we got. I hope they offer more in the future! The service was, classically Eastern European. The girl was nice but couldn't speak any English. If I could not speak Russian it would have been difficult to order. Come to think of it, having a single item on the menu might be intended! The place had two simple small tables and a bench to sit on to enjoy your meal. Hardly comfortable for an extended stay. The owners clearly do not want customers sticking around long. I'm inclined to wonder if the location serves as a ghost kitchen or something as I saw a few deliveries go out. Reading this review you may wonder how it has 4 Stars, any sane person would think they are reading a 1 Star review. Try. The. Khachapuri. You'll have your answer.

Although I had just eaten phenomenal falafel down the street, because I am not on Avenue M that…read moreoften, I had to stop in when I saw this clean, modern looking Georgian Bakery. The server behind the counter was very friendly and helpful and because I always seem to have room for a little more food, I ordered a penovani khachapuri that was warm, flaky and filled with delicious Georgian cheese. Will definitely have to go back again!

I wish I could uproot this gem to Carroll Gardens. I love it. I found out on Instagram that Amuni…read morewould be serving some specials at the Bay Ridge 3rd Avenue Festival which was held today. I was set on going and immediately knew I would head straight to Amuni upon arrival for a good lunch. The street fair was fun and I walked many steps, but my highlight was the food at Amuni. Mini Panelle Sandwiches, Sfingione (with or without anchovies), Octopus, Arancini and fresh Limonata were some of the specials. I had a mini Panelle Sandwich, Sfingione with Anchovies and a fresh Limonate (lemonade). If these foods sound foreign, it's because this is authentic Sicilian food. Delicious and comforting. Everything was excellent--- I didn't expect otherwise. I had the pleasure of seeing chef/owner Vincent again who is always so pleasant and welcoming. We ate indoors in the cozy space. Since I am half Sicilian, I am appreciative to enjoy food that brings back memories of my childhood. Amuni accomplishes that for me. Solid gold.

Hidden gem alert!! My husband and I decided to take the ferry to bay ridge and chose to have dinner…read moreat Amuni given the strong reviews we saw online... it did not disappoint! Walking in, we were greeted by the friendliest man - I assume he was the owner! We sat outside in the back which was a cute patio with tables of varying sizes, though there were a few tables inside as well. Everything on the menu looked so good, we ended up ordering way too much food. Not a bad problem to have though, we just took the leftovers to go! My husband looooves sardines, so he really enjoyed the sandwich, even though it was a little less up my alley. The fried artichokes were also really good, would echo the recommendation of everyone else! The Calabrian chili pizza was delicious and had a great kick.. and that pasta al forno was very flavorful! Prices were very reasonable as well. Would definitely recommend!

Al Reef is a newcomer to Bay Ridge's 5th Avenue serving Lebanese/Palestinian baked goods and…read moresandwiches similar to what Al Aqsa offers a few blocks north. While I had hopes for the food here after stopping in a few weeks ago for a spinach pie, I think I will stick with Al Aqsa as my go-to. We tried the mufaraka, baba ghanouj, and makali. The fried items in the makali were themselves quite tasty, but I was surprised they didn't serve these with a bit of tahini or some other sauce to give some additional flavor. The mufaraka was very, very salty and I would probably skip next time. I enjoyed the baba ghanouj. When I had stopped by in the evening, service was friendly and they offered some suggestions on baked goods. But in the daytime our waitress was quite curt and did not provide any cutlery with our food, which was peculiar. The floor also had food scraps all over it.

Such a lovely spot with a very welcoming owner! We ordered the labani with mint, plain zaatar,…read morekofta kebab with fries, and a meat pie (I didn't take a pic of it). The meat pie was definitely my favorite, especially with their mint tea. They also have desserts and pastries. I really loved the harissa dessert. Everything was fresh and delicious! :)

really beautiful place. food was fresh and clean. Cute decor too!…read moreI went here during my lunch break while on Wall Street and they were welcoming and friendly. My waitress was a great conversationalist and they even had cute uniforms I'll admit. tuna sandwhich is cool and divine

I found this cafe when while browsing Google Maps looking for pastries. I was intrigued by their…read morebreakfast deal which was $14 for a drink, sandwich, and a pastry! I preordered on the website for the pink matcha drink, spicy salmon banh mi, and strawberry croissant. When I first arrived, I was awed by how beautiful the place was! It was beautifully decorated with cute tables and chairs and florals. My order was also ready for pick up and I enjoyed it at one of the cute tables. The place was also incredibly busy, nonstop people coming in during the time I was there. Now back to the food: the pink matcha was cute! But the taste was a bit strange for me. It was mostly a tart fruit maybe a mix of blueberry and raspberry? And you could barely taste the matcha. It tasted more like a fruit smoothie almost. The spicy salmon banh mi was on sour dough bread, the bread was so good. Inside had salmon and pickled carrots but it wasn't really spicy at all. Still, it tasted pretty good. My favorite was the strawberry croissant. It was actually smaller than I expected but I think I like this size. It's a perfect snack and sometimes big croissants can be overwhelming. It had the perfect strawberry and cream filling inside that was not too sweet. I can't wait to come again to try their other sandwiches and pastries. Also everything is kosher is which great!