Was craving a lamb shawarma and found Falafel Bites from the google search. They do not sell Lamb…read moreShawarma but everything on the menu looked amazing so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant is so cool instead. It has an eygptian them with the artwork and decor and there are games placed around for anyone to take to their table and play. The owner/server was so nice! We ordered two lamb gyros and fries. The pita was packed with fresh veggies, sauce and meat. Every bite was filled with yummy flavors. The fries were basic but perfect. Crisps and salted perfectly; great combo. I loved this spot and would totally go back!

Falafel Bites is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, it felt special. It's a…read morefamily-owned spot, and you can truly feel the heart behind it. Sherry, the owner, personally served us and was incredible, so warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We also had the chance to meet her husband, the co-owner and chef, and it was such a pleasure to tell him firsthand how outstanding the food was. They are both unbelievably kind and welcoming. Now the food, wow. I had the Falafel House Platter, two friends ordered the regular falafel platters, and my wife had the gyro platter. Every single dish was stellar. Everything is made to order, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The falafel was hands down some of the most flavorful and perfectly textured I've ever had, crispy on the outside and tender and herby on the inside. The gyro was high quality, perfectly seasoned, and cooked just right. Even the rice was thoughtfully seasoned and delicious on its own, which says a lot. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were all unreal. Truly a 10 out of 10 experience from start to finish. We will absolutely be back.

This is an amazing Palestinian restaurant with great ambiance and relaxing decor. It feels like…read moreyou're in a different with all of the faux greenery and murals. We got the Mezze Filistini which is a mix platter of hummus, babaghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahuna, and labneh. Truly delicious, highly recommend!

I picked up an order of grape leaves as a snack on my way back to Manhattan a couple of nights ago…read more They were really just average at best and an order of 5 grape leaves rang in at $20 + tax which is insanely expensive. I can't comment on the service since I got takeout, but the place was about 40% full and the ambiance was really nice. Bathroom didn't have a functioning soap dispenser which was concerning! Based on the prices I doubt I'll return but others seems to really love it!

Absolutely love this place and the cafe cozy vibes. I stumbled upon it while working real estate in…read morethe area. I love Arabian and Mediterranean cuisines so I was enticed to try. I got the chicken shawarma platter, hummus, and babaganoush. All were fresh and tasty. Chickens tender and cooked well. The fruit drinks were a hit also. I'll definitely be back and recommend for a good lunch or dinner when in the area. Coffees and sweet treats available too.

Cool little coffee shop and restaurant. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh and tasty food…read moreand friendly service. This time I tried the Flatbread which was very good.

My sister and I want to go out for late night cocktails, and she was excited to take me to this…read moreLatin-owned spot with some fire mezcal drinks. Unfortunately, because of a slow night, they didn't have their full bar setup, and we're only serving beer and wine. So, I put my Yelp expert hat on and looked up nearby places with mezcal cocktails, and discovered this place. The food and drink menus for this place immediately reminded me of La Shukran and similar restaurants in DC, and I couldn't help but wonder if they were under the same umbrella. Turns out they aren't. They had a fantastic hip hop playlist going for their last hour of the night. Dozens of records were on display on shelves, and the staff were really cool behind the bar. I had the Lavashak sour and the Turkish Delight cocktails... Both had really unique flavors and less common elements like apricot, saffron, pomegranate, pistachio... And my sisters drinks were great too! The food looked delicious, although neither of us were hungry. I would be eager to return and give everything a try. The vibes were nothing short of immaculate!

Met up with some friends here. It has a very clean and comfortable atmosphere. Chill music of all…read moregenres plays unobtrusively on vinyl records. Soft lighting shows off the stylish bar and furnishings. An attentive and eclectic staff greeted me warmly when I arrived. I was the first to arrive and enjoyed a glass of chenin blanc at the bar. I changed to the Swick, their skin contact orange wine and stayed with that for the duration. It was a fun, surprising wine that augmented my meal. We shared the dip sampler of hummus, muhammara and labne which comes with their superlative Turkish Pide. We all ordered and enjoyed the Ali Nazik Kebap, broiled minced lamb on a searing hot metal skewer that be warned because they didn't say a word about it to us! We also ordered the lamb meshweh which features braised lamb shoulder with sumac onions and pickled slaw on a pita. It was hearty and well seasoned and nothing remained by the end. We were having such a good time I forgot to keep taking pictures! Two orders of the dip sampler, three orders of the lamb entrees and two rounds of drinks came to about $100 a person. Despite slightly scorching our hands we had a great experience. Would cheerfully return!

I got the muhammara with pita and it was delicious. It was $9 and very filling. I would recommend…read moreopening the pita and splitting each slide in half to have enough pita for the majority of the dip. The AC is pretty strong, in a good way. There's about 2 large tables that can fit about 6 ppl on each side. I heard the falafel is delicious especially for $12. I would definitely come back and try their other salads and sandwiches.

Food was pretty yummy. We got the tabbouleh falafel bowl, the chicken pita, and the falafel pita…read more The hummus was excellent and the bread was fresh.

Delicious food, warm service, and did I mention delicious food? Met a friend here for drinks and…read morelunch and was so appreciative that we were able to linger and chat for a while.

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.

Quaint spot, nice for a small group or date nite. The decor is classic Brooklyn Modern. The food is…read moreclassic Mediterranean, we went with shareable options. All of it was filling and delicious. Recommend a visit, I no longer have to travel far for these dishes. The service was friendly as well.

Mehhhh Lamb was too tough to finish. Tabouli was not fresh…read moreand neither were any of the veggies I got. Grape leaves were ok and the hummus was ok. But def won't be coming back.

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I absolutely loved this café! I was visiting town and discovered it because it was conveniently…read morelocated near my hotel, and I'm so glad I stopped in. The space is intimate and inviting, with warm décor that makes you want to linger. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, plus a charming open-air courtyard in the back that adds to the atmosphere. We enjoyed a few cocktails, some delicious food, and dessert, and everything was wonderful. It was the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring. If I'm ever back in town, I'll definitely be returning. A lovely little gem that I'd happily recommend!

We found Boutros completely by chance while looking for a good brunch spot in Brooklyn, and what a…read moregreat find! We walked in without a reservation and had no problem getting seated. The restaurant is spacious with a vibrant, lively atmosphere. One thing that immediately stood out was the music. For a Middle Eastern restaurant, the playlist was refreshingly diverse. We heard everything from hip-hop and salsa to world music, and it really added to the vibe. Our server, Omar, was EXCELLENT! If you can, ask to sit in his section. He was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and absolutely wonderful throughout our meal. We started with the very popular short rib hummus and homemade pita, and it definitely lived up to the hype. Very, very good! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, especially the hummus and bread, which are made in-house. We also tried another pita topped with spices, which was a little more sophisticated and absolutely worth ordering. For brunch, we tried the Lebanese omelette, which was a little bland for my taste, but the fig toast was a MUST! Definitely one of the standouts of the meal. The chicken shawarma was also very good. For drinks, we tried the Strawberry & Na'a along with one of their bourbon-based cocktails and enjoyed both. Overall, Boutros was such a pleasant surprise. Great atmosphere, fresh food, fun music, and exceptional service from Omar. There's still so much on the menu I want to try, so I will FOR SURE be back!

Pretty good lebanese food. Good brunch, good for dinner, everything hits home. Nothing will…read morenecessarily blow your socks off, but if this wasn't NYC it might. The Duck fat Batata is just soooo flavorful and wonderful with the toum. The labne is great and with honey just so good. The Short Rib is good on the hummus or in it's own dish. Really flavorful and scrumptious. The soujuk is nice and spicy. French toast at breakfast is also just really quite good. Hard to dislike this place, especially when you open up with such good fresh, hot pita. Cocktails are also good, I really liked the Cloud 9 as a breakfast cocktail, but there's lots of good cocktails and wine choices for dinner too. The service was splendid, but not too much, and the vibes are lovely. You can drop by sahadis after for shopping, and that's always a good idea.

Complementary soup was so good to dip the bread into! The chicken stew was also very yummyread more

Yemen Cafe is one of those spots you keep coming back to. The food is consistently packed with…read moreflavor, the portions are generous, and the overall experience just feels comforting every time. If it is your first visit, the beef fahsa and lamb haneeth are the way to go. Both are rich, satisfying, and showcase what the menu does best. One thing I really appreciated was being able to self-serve tea throughout the meal. It is a small touch, but it adds to the experience and makes the whole visit feel more welcoming. I would definitely come back.