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Reben Luncheonette

4.6 (56 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Morir sonandos pineapple Morir Sonando
Shane P.

Solid breakfast, very chill spot, the service is quick and efficient but the highlight is the different Morir Soñandos. They got 5 different variants. I had the Morir de Piña and the original Morir Soñando. I still have to try the others but thus far they both are solid. Hands down best Morir Soñando spot in Bk... possibly NYC.

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Chris L.

After eating at Pies and Thighs I picked morir sonando which is pretty much carrot and orange juice with milk and sugar. $4. This drink was too sweet for me but it's very invigorating. I wouldn't mind having this for breakfast once and a while. I would have eaten here and saved a lot of money if they served typical Dominican food along the diner type food.

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Toni B.

Breakfast? This is the go to place for bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, this is breakfast! Morir Soñando is the house special drink and it's a must.

P S.

Original Williamsburg spot! This is a gem! Great food great service and everyone is treated like a king/queen. Beconegandcheese is great of course and don't forget their signature breakfast drink.

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Andrew D.

A little Dominican luncheonette on Havemeyer street right around the corner from the entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge. I stopped here to get one of their Morir Sonandos on a hot summer day before walking over the bridge. It's kind of like one of those orange creamsicles in liquid form, aka awesome. The name literally translates to "to die dreaming." Pretty spot on, it is definitely one of those things that gives you that heavenly feeling, aka "omfg this is good!' I'm sure Jesus would approve. They use freshly squeezed oranges to make it. I ordered mine from the window but there is also a lunch counter you can sit at and order something to eat. I'll have to go by again sometime to try it out. Chris Cornell was filming a music video for Life on Mars (Ground Zero). They shot a scene of him walking down broadway then getting 'hit' by a car on the corner of havemeyer and broadway. I think it would've turned out better if they had used an actual stuntman and a real car instead of having Chris pretend to get hit and then adding a car digitally in production... watch the end of the video you'll see what I mean.

Nigina B.

Great breakfast/brunch for a price! Highly recommend. Got on omelette with cheese, roasts and coffee for little less than $5, where else can one find a place cheaper in NYC?

Morir Sonando to go
Maggie M.

You can never get a better Morir Sonando than here. Why? Because they use REAL oranges to make orange juice! Most places uses store bought brands like Tropicana or Minute Maid. The breakfast there are also amazing! Reasonable price too! Try their Domincan Home Fries. OMG they are soooo delicious. Best home fries! Best Morir Sonando!

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What a great authentic Puerto Rican/Dominican Spot. Great service and Food with the best morir sorrando I have ever had!

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14 years ago

I had the Morir Sonando here years ago and I'm still dreaming of it! MUST order one next time I am in this area:)

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I have been getting morir soñandos from this place since I was a child. No place makes them better. They are the greatest!!!

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Classic New York breakfast. Cures a hangover in no time. I mean really, why not?

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A little Dominican luncheonette on Havemeyer street right around the corner from the entrance to the Williamsburg Bridge.

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