Food Lacked flavor, the service was subpar and slow, but the pita bread was excellent!

Always great food. Need some patience as it sometimes take longer than expected to get your food but it's always fresh and flavorful so definitely worth it. The manager/owner (?) is super nice. read more

AN ABSOLUTE PLEASURE!!! This meal was perfect from start to finish. The hummus was rich and creamy, clearly freshly made. Lamb was tender and succulent. Chicken schawarma had some seasonings on it that made me wish I knew the secret. If I lived in Brooklyn I would totally be a regular. And best of all - everything you see below was $22 before tax. Huge portions and amazing food. read more

Tutt Heights - Chicken Shawarma Lamb Combo!! With Baba Ghanouj - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Fabulous and flavorful food, clean, spacious, perfect spot for authentic and fairly priced middle eastern food

Awesome food and service!! A hidden gem. Come here after crossing the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO for some fresh pita bread.

Great spot! Highly recommend for a quick lunch or dinner! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu

My friend and I randomly stopped in here after wondering around the neighborhood. We saw that this place had a 4 star rating on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I had the falafel sandwich and my friend had the falafel platter. I think the sandwich was good...not your typical presentation, more like a wrap. I was stuffed after and fell into a falafel induced coma afterwards. My friend said her falafel platter was very good. The balls were crispy and she opted for the side of baba ghanoush. Decent option if you're in the area and craving Mediterranean food. read more

Tutt Heights - Falafel sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Tutt Cafe is amazing, it feels so homey and is so so so good. Super friendly and cheery people here. But the food.. The green pitza is the greatest most interesting pizza you'll ever try (leeks, scallions, fenugreek mix topped with lots of cheese). My boyfriend exclaimed it was the best pizza he's ever had. Also had zaatar bread, a little more oily than usual, but still really good. I got it with the baba ganoush, spread it on the zaatar bread and it is heavenly. They serve it with some pita bread....really fresh and delicious. Cant wait to go back and try more of this amazing food. read more

After researching yelp for Middle Eastern places in Brooklyn Heights settled on Tutt Cafe. When you walk into Tutt Cafe it's a little confusing because it is essentially a Middle Eastern Pizza place. Imagine pizzeria with Middle Eastern spice smells and some Middle Eastern art works on the walls. The pictures say a lot about the atmosphere of the place, not ambiance, but atmosphere. The pictures in the frames are super weathered and look as if they have been through a really bad rain storm. Expect it to be humid and sort of warm. There's sort of waiter service but not really. The waiter service was just one of the guys behind the counter. Don't expect service to be good. The service is very slow. For drinks we got water and cold mint tea. The best thing is there is a little tiny cooler filled with ice next to the drinks on the left hand side of the restaurant towards the counter area. That's where they scoop out the ice! It was pretty silly and I had a good laugh. We ordered falafel as an appetizer, which I would not recommend. Dry, underseasoned and actually pretty small portion for how much you pay. The sandwich and plates on the other hand are quite a deal with pretty sizeable portions but the food itself is really just average. The plate comes with the meat you chose, a small salad and hummus or baba ghanoush. Would definitely come back but to try the pizzas people rave about or get another plate. read more

Tutt Heights - chicken plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Read all the great reviews, but was pretty disappointed by them when I had food delivered to my office. The portion sizes were generous, but the food was just okay. The mixed salad was boring. It came with 5 types of things - we got 2 different types of chickpeas, a regular salad, stuffed grape leaves, and hummus. The pita was good. Also split the mixed grill. The rice was bland. The pork chops were too burnt. The lamb was the best part, but not extraordinary in any way. They also didn't give us any hot sauce. Maybe you have to ask specifically? Tutt Cafe may be better if you actually go there, but I won't be ordering delivery from them again. read more

Tutt Heights - Mixed grilled meat platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great food! Exceptional customer service. They went out of their way to ensure we had a special experience tonight! Would recommend any day! read more

Solid spot for a decent meal. Prices are reasonable. Quality is high, not much else needed. Ordered in so not sure what the ambiance is like but definitely order the lentil soup. Tastes like home. read more

I had a lamb kebab sandwich, and I did my best to find some pieces of meat inside the sandwich.

Took my friend here tonight for dinner. I raved about this place to my friend, but when we came here, it was a different experience. It took the server a bit of time to clean the tables outside for us to sit. We were seated after waiting 10 minutes or so. The place was fairly empty. The sever gave us our menus. We ordered beers and 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, 1 pitta and grilled chicken wings. We waited for more than 1 hour to get our appetizers. We had to flag down the server to get our appetizers. My friend ended up going inside to ask the server for our appetizers. The appetizers finally came, but the server did not provide utensils. My friend came inside to get us utensils. At this point, we were extremely mad that it took us so long to get our appetizers. My friend's entree came and the dish consisted of 4 chicken wings, salad and French fries. The food was not what my friend ordered. At this point, we were frustrated that it took over an hour to get 3 appetizers and a missed up entree. My friend went into complain but the workers did not offer an apology or explained why the food took so long. This place should have zero stars. read more

Not me waiting in line with a menu and a drink for five minutes for them to greet the white woman behind me after I walked out lol. Should've seen my face when I heard "Hello!" as I stand outside the restaurant door. I whipped my head so quickly to see who he was talking to just to hear the woman behind me greet them back. You could've AT LEAST waited until I was out of sight. I even heard it through my AirPods. It's the disregard for me. I really wanted to try that ginger passionfruit drink too. I went to old faithful Heights Falafel instead. read more

The chicken pizza was great. It is a very famous place and a very delish dishes. Absolutely incredible chicken shawarma and lamb gyro. Great portion sizes and excellent fresh baked pita. read more

This place is a quaint neighborhood spot, serving good food, and offering outdoor dining during the COVID-19 re-opening. The service was great, and so was the food. Will try again! Thank you! read more

2nd time coming here and the food is good! I came in to grab dinner before my last class of the semester.. Food is great here and the price point is good, the small toubeleh was a little overpriced though for the amount you get. Ordered: Leg of Lamb plate $13, small toubeleh $6, food was good, I'm a big guy and I was full, I think the last time I came they gave you more hummus. 4 out of 5. It's a staple in my list of local spots to goto as a new resident of NY. The only other place to date that has been better is Istanbul on Bay Pkwy/86th (Bensonhurst) area off the D train @ bay Pkwy stop. Note: the older server guy couldn't stay off his phone and had to be flagged down to place my order; mind you he's legit 5 feet away... Now we all know ain't nobody texting him like that Lol read more

Tutt Heights - Leg of Lamb plate, comes with the bread, small order of toubeleh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Alright, so one of those things you learn after many years of being a New Yorker is to spot a hustle, i.e. know when you are gonna be overcharged for things. Take, for instance, the DUMBO (District Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) dining options near Brooklyn Bridge Park. DUMBO used to be a bit of a boony until the yupsters and dotcommers moved in, and with the park, Fulton landing and St. Ann's warehouse nearby, getting a cheap quality meal nearby become a bit of a tall order. Grimaldi's isn't run by a Grimaldi anymore. Juliana's (run by a Grimaldi) is decent but catering mostly to yupsters and out-of-towners. The gastropubs on Front/Water/Washington are either Upper-East-Side meh, ridiculously expensive, or both. Shake shack is okay but boring. Suppose you and your lady (substitute subsequent pronoun "young lady" for "beau" if you are a lady or you play for the other team - love is love and I don't judge) are in the area with a picnic blanket on your backpack, a pair of Jacksons between the two of you and the sun is setting in 90 minutes. Where could you go for maximum return for minimum investments? Situate the young lady down with the blanket on the Pier 1 lawn facing the skyline. Make a phone call, ask for a Lambajin, a chicken pitza, a zaatar bread, a lentil soup or tabouli, a hisbiscus and a loomi (or an iced mint tea), and ask for a pickup order. Wait 10 to 15 minutes, give her a peck on the cheeks, walk out of the Brooklyn bridge park at Pier one, up Old Fulton until you get past the crowds around the two pizzerias, the BQE underpass onto Hicks street, and into the cafe. Hand the man the 2 yuppie food stamps and receive thy change (should be $10 left over) and you shall be greeted with a hot bag of goodies - ask for extra hot sauce and/or spices on the side. Carry it back to the park and laugh at the idiots still waiting on line for Grimaldis and Julianas. Walk back into the park and present the meal al-fresco to the young lady at your presence, unbox the goods, serve her a choice of hibiscus or loomi, watch the sun set over the greatest city in the United States. Prepare to receive much subsequent lovin'. Okay, some stuff I should talk about - their food is actually solid, but when it comes to run-and-gun outdoor eatiing, nothing beats their levant-style pitzas. The chicken pitza is really a large zaatar bread with tomatoes, peppers and a small amount of cheese, and unlike their Italian cousins, it does not leave you feeling bloated or gross due to butterfat from the mozzarella. The Lambajin is basically their take on Lahmacun, which is ground lamb, spices, tomtaoes and whatnot. If the young paramour in question is a vegetarian? Spinach and cheese pizza. The tabouli is refreshing on hot summer days and the soup warming on cool autumns afternoons. The hisbiscus tea is pre-sweetened but it's at least healthier than downing a soda. The Loomi is a chilled, dried lemon sun-tea which is a little tart, a little bitter, but quite refreshing at the same time, and is available during the summer. Now, suppose you don't want to eat outdoors? What about dining in? Well, the atmosphere of the place is like a quieter neighborhood pizzeria, except much more laid-back. Don't expect doting attention from the staff, but they will come by to say hi but generally leave you alone with your thoughts. Order an Egyptian coffee and a Bambooza (honey soaked polenta cake) or a baklava, and just chat. They got reasonably comfortable chairs. Munch on their mezzes, and maybe order a pie within. The good thing about Hicks is that unlike Henry street, it's quieter, so you can conceivably go there to have a quiet meal. The place isn't that expensive, and is one of the better options bang-for-your-buck wise in the neighborhood. read more

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It's our first time to NYC so we started with a good Sarah Funky food tour. We knew we were in a good neighborhood (Brooklyn Heights) when we saw actor Matt Damen walking toward us on the side walk. Sarah Funky only hires GQ guides and Loui was our food tour guide of the day and first stop was the Tutt Cafe. Loui came out with two trays of Falafa balls that look like what we call hush puppies in Alabama! Well these were not hush puppies, but a thousand times better! I ate my two, one of my wife's and what ever Loui had left. I have had these at other fine Mediterranean restaurants but they don't even come close! No wonder Matt Damen and a boat load of celebrities live in this neighborhood. I thought it was for the view! Even though we didn't have the opportunity to try anything else, I have to give the Tutt Cafe five big stars on food and location and one big Roll Tide! read more

I was here this past weekend for an early dinner with a few friends, and the place was empty. They have a varied selection of appetizers and mezes, and their mixed salad options seemed ok. However, the lamb was horrible. It was an old cold dry piece of tough meat thrown on the plate with the rest. The family-own restaurant is welcoming, but what we had here was uninspiring, and quite frankly pretty forgettable. read more

Probably one of my favorite meals I had last week. The cafe was quaint. Which isn't really a word I use much, but I think it fits the place well. The waiter was good to us. Gave us time to think about what we wanted, told us the smoothies were delicious, and laughed at our jokes. The pita is freshly made. Which is a BIG PLUS. I mean, have you had fresh pita? Most places just pull it out of a bag. Which isn't so bad. But when you can have fresh-out-of-the-oven pita, why would you ever go back to bag life? I don't know. I got the chicken plate. Salad (yes, yum), chicken (flavorful and plentiful, and yes, yum) hummus (so good) and the bell of the ball, the pita (delicious). I left very full. It was enough food for two people, easy. Or just one person who really loves that kind of stuff (me). Go. It's a good way to spend an hour on a Saturday. And if I lived close by, I think it would be the way I'd spend a lot of my hours on a lot of my days. read more

Tutt Heights - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely great food. However, when the $17 shish kabaab entree becomes $25 overnight, it's time to speak up and take action. The price of chicken, lamb, rice, lettuce, and chickpeas has not fluctuated that much to justify this extreme increased. Also and generally, adding a debit card fee to the totals adds insult to injury. I am suspending my visits for the next 3 months. Also, read more

I found this place based on Yelp reviews and I'm glad I did. Went for lunch on a Sunday. No wait for party of three. We ordered Tutt Chicken and a pizza. Food was great. Authentic and nicely seasoned Mediterranean food. Don't know if I've ever had better chicken and hummus. The Turkish coffee was really good too. This place is simple and small. No frills. We weren't in a hurry so didn't mind that it took a little while for our food to be prepared. (That is, it's not fast.) I won't hesitate to come back on a future visit to Brooklyn. read more

Love Tutt Cafe - one of the gems of Brooklyn Heights! At least once a week I get a craving for their pitzas. It's like a pizza meets flatbread meets Mediterranean. My default order is their $12 chicken pitza. read more

Good and quick. Get their chicken swaurma pita. This place is a very easy walk from Brooklyn Bridge Park and away from all the crowds. Keep in mind this place has a $10 card minimum: however, including tip in the total will easily get you above the minimum. read more

First, the food is amazing. However, the delivery is not great. When we order from seamless or grubhub we get our order at at higher cost no problem. When we try to help the little guy and order directly from their website no food arrives. Then we call 90-120 minutes later. They have no idea that (1) an order was placed (2) we already paid for said order and. Eventually there is food and he food is great. We even got a free dessert. Therefore, the best advice is to either go in person, call your order in on the phone, or order from one of the evil giant monopoly food order services that charge more. Definitely eat their food though. read more

The best middle eastern food you'll have in DUMBO! Awesome food, and even better service! Won't be disappointed!

Really disappointing, really terrible - I just can't understand the positive reviews. Given the high ratings on Yelp my husband and I were excited about trekking to Tutt Cafe for lunch but the food was tasteless and just a major disappointment. We had the much touted chicken pizza which had absolutely no flavor. I had to add copious amounts of salt and ask for tahini sauce to spice it up and still, it barely made a difference. The chicken had very little seasoning and this dish was just a total waste of money and stomach space. In addition to the pizza we shared the sampler platter that included falafels, grape leaves, babaganoush, hummus and chickpeas. The grape leaves were good, the chickpeas and babaganoush decent but once again, the hummus had ZERO flavor. Did someone forget to add salt to this batch? There was no flavoring whatsoever. The falafels were nothing special and the pita was overly thin There 's no reason for us to eat at Tutt again. read more

Wonderful Egyptian cuisine. Flavorful and fresh. We tried their baklava which was also tasty! It takes a bit of time to get your order but you won't be disappointed! read more

I ordered delivery, despite not being able to see a menu! I called and the guy was friendly so I decided I couldn't go wrong with a falafel plate. I ordered it with hummus and then got a garden salad with feta. The bill for 2 plates and the salad was only $20. The plate was really good it came with salad, 4 falafel balls, pita bread (warm and fresh!) and a scoop of hummus. I couldn't get over how much food we got for the amount of the money! I could definitely order again and try a different sandwich or one of the specialty pizza's! read more

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They have great pizza that my son loved but there delivery person is awful. He almost never has change for a 20 and isn't the most pleasant. Plus it took 45 minutes for a pie to be delivered 2 blocks and I had to tip him extra because he had no change, again. read more

I have to say that my love for Mediterranean food began in Brooklyn as odd as that may be. I visited this place on my second visit to Brooklyn, but this time I didn't have enough time to go into inner Brooklyn. We spent time near the bridge as typical tourists do, and ended up stopping by Tutt's since it was a good location near by. We ordered a regular falafel plate as well as a chicken pitza. The pitza was something I've never seen in a middle eastern restaurant, so I definitely appreciated their creativity. It was a thin crust pitza with just the right amount of crunch to maintain its shape. I liked that the flavor wasn't overly powerful which allowed you to taste the different ingredients used. The chicken was tender and genuine, unlike every chicken pizza I've eaten lol. Many restaurants usually over season chicken to "give it flavor" instead of using good chicken meat to begin with and just seasoning it enough to complement its natural taste instead of masking it The service here is just wonderful. It seems to be a family owned place, though I am not sure if that's the case. The prices are also very decent for a place pretty close to a tourist attraction site. I am only giving them four stars because I felt like their falafel could use some improvement. I think every Mediterranean restaurant should have delicious falafel. Their Hamas was also very mild in flavor, so perhaps this is the general goal for the restaurant. Our whole meal itself was very refreshing and filling in a good way so I definitely would go back :) read more

Tutt Heights - Chicken pitza (top) and falafel plate (bottom) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great neighborhood food in Brooklyn Heights. Excellent Egyptian-style Middle Eastern food. The pita is made in house and is worth the trip. The babaganoush was the best I've ever had, my wife had the Egyptian "pitza" and loved it. Get it? pita + pizza = pitza. Pizza topping on the homemade pita. I had the lamb sausage plate: spicy lamb sauage, salad humus and pita.. With all that we had more than we could eat and the bill for two came to $22.00. I don't think I'd go out of my way to go to Tutt, but you are in Brooklyn Heights and looking for a quick, tasty, inexpensive meal, go with the Tutt. read more

Amazing place! During this last visit, I decided to try the hirara soup and the garlic bread. Both were outstanding in flavor and fresh taste. I am a big fan of Tuff Cafe due to the affordable prices, the nice waiter, and the huge fluffy pita pillow that is provided with most of my meals. I will upload some photographs so you can see the interior and my soup and bread. This establishment also have a fantastically clean bathroom. If I live longer from all the delicious food, then I will be back. This is a guarantee! Did I mention that it is great for groups? and you can bring the family? the kids? and grandparents? There is outdoor seating if you do not mind the sun. =) Thank you for being walking distance from Brooklyn Bridge Park. read more

You can find this little Middle Eastern gem of a cafe by taking a five minute walk down Hicks Street, a beautiful tree lined block of brownstone buildings, around the corner from the Clark Street station for the no. 2/3 train. For me, it's always first and foremost about their pita. I build meals around its chewy, doughy, fresh baked deliciousness. The best in New York City. Tell me it's not. Get it wrapped around tasty slices of lamb or on a platter with falafel, their creamy smooth hummus or smoky baba ghanoush. It's authentic and it's all good. Try a take out. Maybe bring it over to the Promenade, just a couple blocks away. Sit yourself down on a bench and take a look at Manhattan while you munch away. I think you'll like the experience, the food. read more

Love tutt's! They have awesome homemade pita! Their falafel is great and served with some delicious spicy sauce.

I hate that I wasn't that hungry when I came here. I was showing a few friends the city and decided to catch a breather here. Very easy location to find. It was my first time here. We ordered chicken sandwiches and were not disappointed. Pita was incredibly fresh and the chicken was full of flavor. The only complaint I have of the sandwich is that I would have liked some more sauce, sandwich overall was a bit dry but still good nonetheless. I really wanted to try their falafel plate but unfortunately really wasn't that hungry hence my first sentence. The waitstaff was incredibly friendly, I ordered a loomi (Egyptian drink) and it was my first time having it. After I tried it the waiter came up to me and said that if I didn't like it he would exchange it for another at no cost! A friend had the hibiscus drink which was really delicious but I didn't mind my loomi drink. They also gave us cornbread on the house which was really generous on their part. Decor leaves something to be desired but don't let that keep you from going in and trying the food! read more

Tutt Heights - Chicken sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was really good!! We enjoyed the green pizza!! When we come back we are definitely ordering this again! We also got a decent sized portion of marinade chicken which was not dry at all and babaghanoush accompanied with pita bread. I really enjoyed the babaghanoush. The only downside that I have is the fact that we waited awhile before we got our food. We weren't given like an appetizer like pita with some hummus while we waited which would have been nice! Anyways we were really impressed with the food and that everything was reasonably priced which means we will definitely be back! read more

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Just came back here after a two-year hiatus of forgetting about this place - how could I! I hyped it up to the friend I brought and was genuinely nervous that it would disappoint...but it didn't! We had the Chicken Pitza again - A MUST order - and I was in the throes of a mouthgasm once again. We also had the assorted salad - Tabbouleh, Babbaganoush, Beet Salad, Hummus and Lentil. Everything was fair, but we were craving more Babbaganoush and Beets when it was all done. Overall, super quick and friendly service and delicious noms that hasn't deteriorated over the years. Who needs Grimaldi's when you have Tutt Cafe? {Note: Their Storefront says "Tutt Heights"} The Arabs always do it better! read more