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    Gruit

    3.7 (24 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Fries
    Potato F.

    Found respite here on a cold winter night, a little too late to be out without something in our bellies. A little on the pricey side, but impossible to whine about the value when the quality of the cocktails and fries were this good. We had a $9 side of fries. They're shoestring with crunch and texture - a dusting of flour before being diving in the frier? The toothy texture and crispy fries carried the mayo and ketchup. I appreciated the cilantro garnish. Altogether these golden rays were just what we were looking for in the final hour of service on a cold night, rejuvenating is before facing the cold dark night again. I'm curious if the same fries are paired with their fish & chips main, so hoping to visit again soon.

    Brandon S.

    To be straightforward- Gruit is fun, and gruit is different. It's a beer garden but they've also got an indoor seating area that sort of resembles a diner. They have an incredibly friendly staff, and they have one of the most unique menus I've seen in a very long time. All of the food is kosher, which means that the chefs had to get a little bit creative with some of the items on the menu- for example "crab cakes" made of pan fried corn and fennel relish, or wienerschnitzel made with beef bacon. Some of the food came off as a bit odd, while some of the food- the beef bacon stuffed medjool dates in particular- were an absolute hit. On top of the food, they've got a pretty wide selection of drinks. I got a pitcher of beer for $28, which is a pretty standard price. They also offer flights for beer tasting, wines, and a variety of other drinks If you're looking for a fun place to hang, especially outside, Gruit is a great place to be.

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    Devorah Leah J.

    The coolest new place in Brooklyn - 25 minute walk from 770 so it is on the outskirts of Crown Heights, but still close enough. The decor inside is a modern/trendy diner feel with a retro bar in the middle - it is super cool! The atmosphere is very interesting- considering the location and that Gruit has a bar. It attracts all people - not just Jews which I personally love. The food of course is German cuisine which I feel like they really stick to the theme by having flights of beer and items such as, pretzels for what they call it "bites." They even take it a step further by having authentic dishes like breaded chicken wienerschnitzel and spaetzle on the menu as well! I personally RECOMMEND the pretzel (it is a beer garden - you can not come here without trying a beer and pretzel!), fried chicken wings confit - sooo delicious, crispy french fries - the truffle mayo sells the entire "bite", and the chocolate mousse cake for dessert. The service was amazing as well. The waiters and waitresses constantly checked on our table and were always pouring us water - it is really hard to remember the last time I had such great service even when the restaurant got busy! The runners who were giving us the food (goyim) even knew to tell us that the pretzel was ha-motzi. This always shows me the true service of a place. The prices were in my opinion, so reasonable - especially for kosher! I feel like you would pay the same amount at a non-kosher establishment. I can not wait to go back and try Gruit again. I will hopefully be able to sit outside this time (I forgot to mention they have a whole outdoor patio!)

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    Anthony P.

    Having never been to a Kosher restaurant, nor having tasted Jewish cuisine, I must say, Gruit is a delicious and wonderful experience that I recommend everyone must try! From the delightful hostess, to the yummy drinks the bartender made, to the cute atmosphere and decor, the politeness and knowledge from the servers and the kindness and hospitality from the manager, Menacem, there was absolutely nothing wrong! After being welcomed and sat from the hostess, the server waited on me promptly and gave me some recommendations. After sitting there awhile, the manager came over and asked if I was enjoying my evening and if I needed any help with the menu. After talking some and hearing some more house favorites, I went with some items he had mentioned. I could not believe how delectable and flavorful the BLT, General TSO Cauliflower, Creamed Corn Dumplings and Beef Fried Rice were! It is definitely a cute little spot for a cosy evening with friends or family with great drinks, food and people! If you have not been to Gruit, it is a true injustice!

    Signature burger with beef bacon marmalade on a toasted onion roll with side salad and pickles.

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    They undercooked my burger and my friends chicken...didn't love the everything spiced chicken...the corn dumplings were good..

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    Amazing service and staff. Great vibes. Food was delicious and the portions were generous. Definitely going back and would highly recommend

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    Service and ambiance is great but the food was really strange, pretty much only way to describe it. Our party of 10 was not impressed.

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    Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and even more amazing service. Highly recommend. Shoutout to Rich, Kenny and Shallah.

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    3.4(125 reviews)
    0.8 miCrown Heights
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    If you are in the neighborhood I would say, these smash burger are a good option for you…read more Ambiance: Came here in the afternoon, and the vibe was relaxed with nice music in the background and a lot of seatings. Food: Smash burger are great, they are not the best but I would rank it as top 5 in the city. I was pretty surprised how they charge for cheese (the place is mostly Kosher, and the Cheese of I remember is vegan) which contradict the concept of smash burgers. The fries were overly cooked if not almost burned, so I couldnt eat half of the basket. Service: ordering regular fries and getting trufle fries just to charge me extra is not a nice move. But having those popcorn and water cup made up for it little bit. If I knew I would be charged that much (burger + fries) I would have chosen from the lunch special menu

    Wanted to like this place more but it missed the mark. This is really a 3.5 star review…read more I went on a weekday around 12:30 and it was completely empty. I was told to take a menu from the counter and that I could have a seat. Tried to order a mint lemonade but they didn't have any mint. OK so I ordered a strawberry basil iced tea, which was refreshing, but didn't really have much flavor in my opinion. When I looked at the menu, they had a lot of different burger options but I settled for a Smashburger that was shown on a summer menu. However, I then watched the waiter offer two groups who came after me a lunch special menu that was not offered or mentioned to me. Had I known there were lunch specials, I would've checked them out to see if I wanted to order. So I was a little upset that these were offered to everyone except me. In terms of the actual burger, I found the patties to be way too thin, even for a smash burger. To me it left the burger, feeling kind of skimp and not fulfilling at all. I also ordered fries which were honestly the star of the show. Lastly, I didn't feel like the service was up to par. There was a large table in front of a door and the waiter kept yelling to people to not sit at the table because he needed to access the door. My question is, why place a table in a spot that you know you need to be able to go in and out of? And then on top of that when he gave me the bill, it said one price, however, after I paid and a receipt was brought to me to sign it, had a different price. What I think happened is he did not add the drink the first time and I didn't notice, but I feel like when this happened you should just say to the customer that you forgot to add something and here's a new receipt. There was also an automatic 15% gratuity, which I wasn't fond of. I spent $40 for a lunch that I barely liked. Way too overpriced and not worth the visit imo.

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    4.2(592 reviews)
    1.1 miCrown Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant
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    Brooklyn stays undefeated. Went to David's Brisket House -- a Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in…read morethe middle of an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood. If that's not the most Brooklyn thing ever, I don't know what is. Same sandwiches, different blessing. Everybody says order the pastrami, so I listened like a grown man should. Pastrami on rye with spicy mustard absolutely slapped. Smoky, juicy, perfectly stacked, and messy enough to ruin your shirt with honor. Then came the beef brisket on rye with a cup of au jus for dipping... and brother, that dip should be studied by scientists. Pure perfection. Washed everything down with a Dr. Brown's root beer like it was 1957. No fake trendy nonsense. No deconstructed sandwiches. Just old-school deli greatness that punches you directly in the soul. Great food doesn't care where you come from -- it just brings everybody to the same table. That's New York. That's Brooklyn.

    Losing stars. Because I don't know if anyone who works there has ever eaten or seen a sandwich…read more Asked for extra mayo. Maybe this made them mad. As there's barely any mayo. But a mess of green peppers. Like a whole green pepper on an uncut sandwich. Uncut! Let's be real. I'm at the mercy of the person who buys me lunch. And they eat brisket. So get the brisket. But don't dare get a simple turkey sandwich. And also, they're misrepresenting that they have chicken salad. They do not. Or maybe they've been lying about it.

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    3.5(75 reviews)
    0.7 miCrown Heights, Wingate
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    This place gave me so much love and patience while I was living in Brownsville. The food is…read moreactually really good and all kosher but most of all the coffee is just incredible and the location is perfect. The staff are some of the nicest people I've ever met and are so understanding with customers (I would go in and buy one large iced mocha with two extra shots of espresso and then work on my laptop for a bit.) There is internet and it is open 24hrs. Sometimes it can get super packed up but even then it's worth the line and they get through heavy rushes pretty fast honestly. Plus it gets packed for a reason, it's the best. I can't have dairy anymore but they actually have a load of dairy free options for drinks and food and overall it's just a very thoughtful place. If you want to try some of the best coffees/teas/chai lattes in all of New York, head over to their crown heights or Coney Island locations and you will NOT be disappointed. I've probably had a couple hundred drinks from there in the past but y'all ready know when I make it to New York next, Chocolatte is my first stop

    Nice little place, just around the corner from the 770. I bought some coffee beans to take home,…read moreplus a couple of kipahs. Nice atmosphere, great staff. They helped me pick the right roast for my tastes (I am particular when it comes to my coffee!) My only regret is that I didn't have more time to sit and enjoy a cup of their coffee. Next time! There's lots of coffee roasters in NY (duh!). If you haven't tried Chocolatte yet, it's worth the trip to Crown Heights.

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