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Mimi's Hummus
Categories: Restaurants Mediterranean Food Specialty Food Mediterranean, Specialty Food [Edit]
1209 Cortelyou Rd(between Westminster Rd & Argyle Rd)
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Neighborhood: Flatbush
(718) 284-4444
- Nearest Transit:
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Cortelyou Rd (B, Q)
Beverly Rd (B, Q)
Newkirk Av (B, Q)
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Casual, Intimate
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
98 reviews for Mimi's Hummus
Review Highlights
"The oven-fresh whole wheat pita complements it perfectly."
(in 9 reviews)
"And finally, thanks for the wonderful mint and sage tea."
(in 5 reviews)
"The Israeli salad rivals Israeli salad in Israel."
(in 10 reviews)
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98 reviews in English
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Review from Michael Carl B.
Brooklyn, NY
11/12/2011
Though I'll admit it was due in part to being with a great friend, I had a perfect dinner at Mimi's Hummus (and I didn't even have the hummus, so I can imagine it only gets better).
We had the baba ghanoush (I think it's called eggplant caviar at chez Mimi) as an appetizer. It's served with honey, which is a really nice touch. Our teeny tiny table was inundated with deliciousness when our two vegetarian entrées came out. The server grabbed a little table so we'd have some more room.
Both the shakshuka and the megadara were delicious. The Israeli salad that came with the shakshuka was probably the least impressive element of the meal, but it wasn't bad at all.
For dessert we had tasty little sesame cookies with a honey tahini filling.
Despite the small table size and the small size of the place in general, we didn't feel cramped. The noise level was just right for conversation--not so loud you couldn't talk quietly and be heard, but not so quiet you thought everyone else was listening to you.
I can't wait to go back and try more of what Mimi's Hummus has to offer. -
Review from Louise P.
12/7/2011
This place is tiny! I like how you can see into the kitchen and everything they are preparing. Our waitress was so sweet and attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes.
I tried the cauliflower salad (meh, I don't like cauliflower and expected Mimi's to somehow make it palatable but it still isn't), grape leaves (bite sized and delicious), standard and meat hummus (very good and the warm wheat pitas make it even better) and the cheese dip (my favorite).
We used a Blackboard coupon and even though Mimi's is very affordable, it made it an extra good deal. A very yummy option for lunch or dinner in this 'hood. I only with the pepper stuffed with lamb was available or this lamb pie that the other reviewers were talking about... guess they were out of lamb even though it was early in the night. -
Review from Jeffrey Z.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 11/29/2011
A call at 4:00 to ask about delivery was answered by someone who acted like I was bothering her. HOW BUSY CAN THEY BE AT 4:00 ON A WEEKDAY? Upon informing her that I was looking at an old menu, she immediately referred me to the online menu and hastened me off the phone. I checked out the lunch menu, made a selection and called back, but by then it was 4:12, and I was curtly informed that they stopped serving lunch at 4:00, and that I had to order something from the dinner menu.
Um, OK. The lunch and dinner menus both looked similar, and everything sounded tasty. I gave them my address and tried ordering the chicken meatballs ($14), only to be told that the minimum order for delivery was $16.
Mimi, I am sorry you would not let me spend any money in your restaurant, even on the phone. Your waitstaff are brusque, impatient, and wasted my time and theirs. I don't care how good the food is; this kind of treatment is unacceptable. If I want Middle Eastern food, I'll make the trip into Boerum Hill and enjoy the excellent cheap food and friendly service at Bedouin Tent.
Hummph!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/12/2011
I've eaten here many times. The meatballs in broth are excellent. My daughter, who is the pickiest… Read more »
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Review from Jenny S.
Manhattan, NY
2/5/2012
The food is very good here .. I will come back with my friend..
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Review from Melody W.
Brooklyn, NY
1/10/2012
Everything's solid here. Personal faves are the labne appetizer, sage tea, filo dough main and the little chocolate balls of wonder for dessert!
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Review from Lauren B.
Brooklyn, NY
10/10/2011
I love Mimi's. It is probably the restaurant I frequent most often. I usually get one of the small plates (I've tried and loved them all, but I think the cauliflower and eggplant are my favorites), a hummus (mushroom and tahini are my favorites) and a mint & sage tea (yum). The food is always fresh and delicious. I often fantasize about the steamy puffiness of the pita bread. You leave feeling full, but in a healthy, satisfied way. The atmosphere is light and cozy, whether in summer or winter. It is a perfect after-the-farmer's-market meal.
Until recently, I would have easily given Mimi's 5 stars (or more if possible!). However, I've noticed a change in the quality of service in the past 3 or 4 times I've been there. This has coincided with a change in the waiting staff. The past two times I ate at Mimi's, the waitress forgot the pickles/olives that go with the hummus. When I asked, she seemed annoyed. People forget things - I don't mind that. I just miss the easy, friendly service of the past. -
Review from Laura D.
9/11/2011
I liked this place a lot. I came here with a group of 6 last night for the first time and, even though the place was teeny, they were really accommodating and friendly to our large-ish party. Plus the restaurant itself was soooo cozy.
The whole wheat pita was hot and delicious and the fava bean hummus was off-the-charts, but I'm also a sucker for most hummuses with lemon in them. We also had the labne too, delicious, and the eggplant caviar, which wasn't amazing for me but might be for a hardcore eggplant lover. They also had shakshuka on the menu and, even though I didn't order it (there were SO many good choices), I like knowing it was there. If I ever go back, I definitely plan to get it.
The servings are kind of tapas-ish, so order a lot for the table. Plus, it isn't very expensive, which is a major plus. I'd definitely go back. -
Review from Michelle M.
Brooklyn, NY
1/8/2012
cute little place to sit down for their sweet mint tea and some cookies. their hummus is ok i didnt find it mind blowing or anything and i probably wouldn't come just for a dinner
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Review from Ray M.
Brooklyn, NY
11/10/2011
This place is a gem. As with many of the new restaurants on Cortelyou road, the food is great and not too expensive. It's currently my favorite. Their hummus was excellent and their pita fresh from the oven. I had an amazing soup (I think it was squash or carrot) and then a lamb dish. I highly recommend it.
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Review from Katie G.
Brooklyn, NY
Updated - 10/19/2011
I stopped by Mimi's on Tuesday for lunch, and found the service revolting. The waitress said I could not have a small salad to go with my mushroom, hummus and meat sandwich because they do not have small containers; which is odd because every time I take the hummus to go it's always in a small container. Lost sale.
So the sandwich is ready, but there are no mushrooms inside. I politely ask the chef if he can just give me some mushrooms on the side. He frantically picks through the sandwich and says, "Look, there ARE mushrooms in this, they're just all the way in the back." Whoa, buddy, no need to be so hostile. I felt like I was getting scolded at by the devil. He then commenced to throw out the entire sandwich and said he'll make another one. I told him he did not have to do all of that, all I wanted was just some mushrooms on the side.
Unreal ...the whole situation ended with an apology and a free dessert, but Mimi's Hummus, you need to tell that miserable chef to take yoga.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/28/2011
I wasn't a huge fan of Mimi's a few months back, but now I'm here every week to treat myself to that… Read more »
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Review from Jimmy T.
Brooklyn, NY
6/21/2011
One word "nice":
Mimi is super nice
The Hummus tastes nice
Cute 20 something waitstaff look nice
The one black guy in there, who happens to be the chef..... nice
Vegetarians who love the cute decor act nice
The young professionals who got priced out of park slope and gotta live off the Q's review's are nice
Personally, price is right, it didn't blow my mind, and I think you're all jerks. -
Review from Alex L.
Orlando, FL
9/19/2011
The best way to sum the place up is: the atmosphere and the quality of the food were great, but don't come here if you're super hungry or looking for a deal.
The place is tiny, but that paired with the calm decor make it very warm and inviting. The service was friendly and equally calm. The walls are made out of warm wood or painted light blue, there was some quiet music playing in the background. You can look into the small, clean kitchen, which I think is always interesting (but you can't see it when you sit down). Kudos to whomever did the design. (I was perfectly relaxed until this couple showed up with their kids...)
The quality of the food was exceptional. The Greek yogurt was the best I've had, and the lentil dish was super good. The delicious wheat pita really pulled it all together.
The only negative is that $8 for what couldn't have been more than 3/4 cup of lentils is a little much. With two dishes and a beer at $21 (mostly vegetables and bread, mind you), I would expect to at least get full. However, if they either increased their portions a little or decreased the price, the quality is so good I would give them five stars. -
Review from Jenifer H.
Brooklyn, NY
8/9/2011
If you love hummus--this place lives up to it's name. We tried the mushroom hummus and it was authentic and filling. The whole wheat pitas are nice and thick--not like dry flaky stuff that I've had other places.
The Iraqi sandwich is delicious and filling. It's messy though, so don't order it if you're on a first date. My friend had the Megadara and he let me try some. It had the perfect taste of sweet and tangy with a hint of pine nut.
I also indulged in the home made sage mint tea, and that was delightfully refreshing.
This is a great place for healthy filling food at a reasonable price. -
Review from Daniel B.
8/9/2011
Loved it. Highly recommended. Great hummus, perfect labane (perfect!), really tasty salads (tried the cauliflower salad and the beet)... but rather than going into details about these items, I want to focus your attention on one thing: chocolate balls.
You would be doing yourself a disservice if you came here and did not finish off your meal with a serving of these tasty balls. Order them. Eat them. Eat these tender, chewy balls. They will not disappoint you. Maybe, in your life, at some point, you have been disappointed by balls, either yours or someone else's? If so, you should make it a point to try these balls, for they will restore your faith. In balls. Chocolate balls. Eat them. Order some to takeaway and share them with your family. Give your kids some balls to eat. Your parents. Your neighbors.
(One note, for Mimi: Mimi, please change your menu to use grass-fed or free-range meat. Pretty please?) -
Review from John S.
Brooklyn, NY
4/28/2011
The most positive dining experience I've had in a long while. I went for brunch the other day and had the "green" shakshuka (i.e. having a chard base) which came with two very heartily-sized whole wheat pita and an incredibly flavorful Israeli salad. Extraordinarily delicious, and incredibly filling for under $10.
Super-friendly service and all that. I will be coming here more often. Yay for Cortelyou Road! -
Review from Jose G.
Brooklyn, NY
5/15/2011
When you put something in the title, it'd better be something you make well. And Mimi's fails at test number one. The hummus is utterly boring. I buy hummus. I order hummus. I make hummus. I love hummus. I want to marry- wait. Let's just keep it at 'I love hummus.' But I don't love Mimi's hummus.
The rest of the menu is pretty weak as far as I was concerned. I have, however, heard very good things about the goat meat from friends. -
Review from Prepe C.
Brooklyn, NY
8/30/2011
THIS PLACE HAS THE BEST HUMMUS IN THE WORLD!
I have been to many many hummus places and no place has been more authentic or delicious than than Mimi's.
Their Hummus is perfection!
Their fresh pita breads are fluffy and just like the ones you get in North Africa, so delicious!
I also really love their Stuffed Filos and their salads are all so tasty.
It is always a bright and friendly place with delicious food!
Get their chocolate coconut balls, they are to die for!! -
Review from Christy V.
Boulder, CO
4/5/2011
I chose to return to Mimi's for my 2011 birthday celebration and it remains one of my favourite Middle Eastern dining choices. It's a small little space, but the ambiance is intimate and cozy. Things can definitely get crowded in here at peak times but the little Brooklyn food store next door is a great place to wait.
My go-to items here: the tahini hummus - so creamy, so satisfying. The cauliflower salad is not to be missed and the eggplant caviar is divine. They were out of it for my bday dinner, so I went with the tabouli. Very fresh, lemony, crisp.
Healthy, delicious, authentic. -
Review from Gary B.
Brooklyn, NY
7/31/2011
Delicious food at a great price. Grab any of their daily specials and you will not be disappointed.
In terms of the hummus- my favorite comes with fava beans. Coupled with the freshly baked wheat pita- I could eat it all day and night!
Soups are great as well.
Enjoy! -
Review from E H.
Brooklyn, NY
9/1/2011
Went there today hope to get a pita sandwich to go . Waitress had the worst attitude ever when she took the order from me so I had to cancel and leave and I was hungry .
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Review from Kelsey L.
Irvine, CA
10/19/2011
Best hummus ever - this was one excellent meal I'll be remembering for some time! We had the mushroom hummus, tahini hummus, isreali salad and couscous salad. Could have skipped the isreali salad - it was really tasty, but we didn't need it. The other three folks with me ordered entrees as well (philo dough/meat dishes, something in a cast iron skillet). I'm vegan and stuck with the hummus, pita, and salads, which made a fully satisfying meal on their own. The pitas are deliciously soft and fresh, the hummus is perfect! The service was polite and prompt - awesome, awesome place.
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Review from Lucy M.
Brooklyn, NY
10/28/2011
After hearing fantastic reviews from my friend who lives in the neighborhood, I decided to give Mimi's a try today during lunch. We started off with the fava bean hummus which was simply the most delicious hummus I've ever had. The spread was still slightly warm which means it was just made. The home made whole wheat pita was so tasty with the hummus spread. I was seriously thinking of licking the bowl once we got to the bottom, but then there were people around me so didn't want to look like a barbarian!
For the entree, I had the ground beef wrapped in filo with a slide of beet salad. This dish was amazing. The beef was very nicely seasoned and reminded me a bit of a pigeon pie at Moroccan restaurants, but less sweet. The beet salad had a nice sweet yet slightly tart vinegary taste and complimented the beef filo wrap nicely.
I will definitely be going back to Mimi's and try everything on their menu! -
Review from Jessica S.
Princeton, NJ
5/14/2011 2 photos
After a long, weary pilgrimage through Brooklyn (our first time), we finally arrived here, which turned out to be an oasis in a not-so-appealing neighborhood. To our delight the place was small but well- appointed with gorgeous wood paneling, an open kitchen, warm lighting, and solid wood tables adorned with a few sprigs of fresh flowers. We were seated promptly at the window at a tiny candlelit romantic table by none other than Mimi herself.
As others have noted, the menu is small, but everything we ate was sublime. The complimentary olives and pickles to start were a fresh departure from the typical bread routine. We of course got a hummus dish, with ground beef and pine nuts, which was smooth and creamy; next was seniya (ground lamb pie) which was new to me but I enjoyed the savoriness of the meat with the nuttiness of the tahini. The pita which came with the hummus was to die for: fluffy and piping hot, so hot you had to juggle it in your hands to cool it. We got another order of pita which cost a little bit extra (1.50) but that's nothing compared to how good it is. To finish we had kuncham (sp?) for dessert which were yummy and dense.
Service was quick and attentive, with complimentary refills on mint sage tea. Love the old-school bell-ringing between the waitress and the kitchen -- every time it rang my head poked up like a gopher out of a hole to see if the next dish was ours. Prices were very reasonable for the quality; we're thinking of coming back to see what weekend brunch is like. Very happy to have discovered this little gem. Thanks Yelp! -
Review from J J.
Manhattan, NY
7/9/2011
Not that great food. Shoddy service. Dirty inside.
No grade posted on the door.
I ate there again against my better judgement having received meh food there before. The next day got sick for a few days. Not pleasant. BOO! -
Review from Christopher K.
Downers Grove, IL
9/5/2011
When I started a Chicago-Brooklyn LDR this was the first place we went on my first visit. The salad was good, great soups, the pita went well with the hummus (pine nuts were spectacular (both with and without meat)). The rice stuffing the grape leaves was a little undercooked BUT WHO CARES because a year later we're sitting on the bench outside enjoying a cool evening and waiting for our carryout order. We grabbed some crackers from their shop next door and a bottle of wine from two doors down -- it fits movie night at home, it fits casual date night out, we are certainly fans. Go enjoy it right now.
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Review from Claire F.
12/15/2010 9 Check-ins Here
Mimi you have outdone yourself!
Usually I am in a position to walk over to lovely Ditmas Park and patronize this establishment, but I was "working" from home today and let's just say I was a bit behind schedule so I decided to order in lunch.
Well. Mimi would not usually send the bike delivery person all the way to my place but made an exception for me today. Mimi, you're a doll.
The Moroccan-style tomato stew with sunny side eggs (comes with Israeli salad, which is freshly chopped tomato, cucumber, onoins, mint and olive oil) was really good on a cold day. The portion was huge so I saved my mushroom hummus for dinner. Mimi, I can just picture you lovingly hunched over a pot mixing in chickpeas with super tasty olive oil and mushroomy goodness to bring me this hummus, and I love you for it. Overall, really simple and fresh food.
Mimi would have it no other way. And neither would I.Listed in: my favorites, My Neighborhood
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Review from Nihil S.
San Francisco, CA
2/15/2011
4 stars, because the price outweighs the food, slightly. It's kind of expensive for how little you get.
That being said, at least what you get is delicious. The lebane is greaaaaat. I'm seriously addicted to the stuff. My boyfriend did not care for the tahini hummus at all, but I loved it (despite an opposition to pine nuts).
They deliver. The delivery guy didn't know the total at first, but then remembered it was on a receipt in his pocket. That was kind of weird. At least he was nice. -
Review from Lena N.
12/31/2010
When you have a food in your restaurant name, you better be sure to make that item very well. Mission accomplished, Mimi.
I came here from brunch with my friend and obviously, I was going to try the hummus to see if they live up to their name. The verdict? Whoa! Their hummus was probably one of the best I've ever had. Especially with the warm pita bread. Oh dear. I was melting in my chair after every bite.
Actually, all the food we were served at brunch was delicious. I just most vividly remember the hummus. The food is very garlicky so I would not recommend kissing someone after. Unless you both have garlic breath, then they'll just cancel each other out so no problem.
The place is tiny. I think it had about 5 tables. Atmosphere is cozy. Friendly service. Overall, an amazing restaurant. -
Review from Lauren S.
Brooklyn, NY
8/13/2011
Adorable and delicious. The mushroom hummus was phenomenal, the pita fluffy and warm. Shakshuka, cauliflower appetizer, grape leaves, israeli salad, and lemon chicken meatballs (I swear I just had a bite, veggie gods) were all nothing less than delicious. Prices are reasonable, especially for the quality. I'll be back soon!
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Review from Isabelle F.
San Diego, CA
8/15/2011
Recommend by the Airbnb host and noticed the great yelp reviews. We of course got the hummus. My fava bean hummus (with wheat pita bread) was delicious! The pita bread was served warm and was fluffy when bit into it. I'd recommend sharing the hummus because the portion is quite big!
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Review from Elena T.
Berkeley, CA
2/24/2011
Highly recommended. The food was delicious, the service was great. We enjoyed a spicy squash soup, the traditional hummus, and a meat pie. I can't have gluten so at the suggestion of our server I ran across the street and bought rice/quinoa crackers...yum. I haven't stuffed myself like that in a while and it was worth every bite.
Thank you Mimi! -
Review from kelly m.
Brooklyn, NY
1/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
split the Hummus fava and Shakshuka. Shakshuka is HUGE btw, could split one bet two and call it a day.
the food is really authentic Israeli, the hummus was so tasty, way better than anything you can buy in a grocery shop.
one downside- to get coffee with your breakfast you need to go to the adjacent store, and it is pricey. -
Review from Jennifer H.
Brooklyn, NY
8/19/2010
O. M. G. A life-saver!
I stumbled into Mimi's one hot summer afternoon, quite pissed that Difara's turned out to be CLOSED on a Tuesday, then my Plan C (A Farm on Adderley, opposite Mimi's was open but the guy at the bar told me the kitchen shut at 3 pm). Man, I was hungry and tired, and I had trekked out from the East Village to eat in this part of Brooklyn so I wanted to EAT!
Mimi's appeared as an oasis - I ordered the first thing the waitress described: the Iranian sandwich. It came with a delightful Israeli salad - read all the other reviews here about how good that salad is, and my sandwich with its amazing hummus was The Best. I stayed for a Turkish coffee and three chocolate balls rolled in coconut - also AMAZING. This place turned my afternoon around, and I will DEFINITELY make a beeline for it if I am ever within a mile of Ditmas Park again. -
Review from bklyn b.
Brooklyn, NY
6/16/2011
YAY Hummus! Velvety smooth, ethereal hummus that tastes like what it is, first and foremost: chickpeas!
Had the "meat hummus"; great! I ONLY wish it was lamb instead of beef, but that's me, the lam
pickles and cilantro spread brought to table: fantastic!
"special salad of the day": also fresh and fantastic!
Service and atmosphere: Great! and i was a solo diner, so I know that can sometimes feel awkward.
to Kris F. with the 'snaps' and attitude: go buy your hummus at the grocery store and sit at home feeling superior to the rest of the world: you'll be happier, or at least maybe less disgruntled. -
Review from Dina L.
Brooklyn, NY
4/25/2010
Apparently to make really great hummus (besides the obvious of not using canned chickpeas) one has first to shell each and every bean. While I cannot be sure that this is what Mimi's does, that would explain the sublime silky texture that virtually melts in your mouth. The crisp whole chickpeas and fresh garlic balance the hummus perfectly while the lemon and cilantro brighten everything up. I prefer the regular hummus. My friends swear by the mushroom one.
Everything in the restaurant tastes freshly and lovingly made, even the free pickles and olives in the beginning of the meal are great.
For desert, go for the delicious chocolate balls. -
Review from N M.
Gainesville, FL
8/10/2011
This place is fantastic - wonderful, authentic Israeli food. Simple, great salad, hummos, labanhe, pickles, olives, pita. A real homemade vibe, in the best way possible. Great service and decor. Kol Hakavod!
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Review from Adam G.
Brooklyn, NY
11/6/2010 1 Check-in Here
Just straight up good middle eastern eats. Hummus was great, but maybe a little garlicky for some. The barekas were fantastic and the cheese puree dip thing was the best.
Enjoy! -
Review from Jake E.
Brooklyn, NY
3/15/2011
Meh. I *have* experienced better -- at Mimi's... about two years ago. It was a different time then. Booze was brought by yourself, prices were lower, food tasted better. The cauliflower, for instance, then a subtle delight with just a touchy of crispy grilled texture, now a mushy, outright assault on my taste buds. All the delicate detail in the flavors are gone, in my opinion.
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Review from Tsvika K.
Manhattan, NY
1/6/2011
Took the B from the UWS to try this humus .
I glad i did.
Excellent spicy squash soup to start , it change i am sure daily , so if its still there , try it !
The humus was excellent and next time i will def will try the other humus options.
Cauliflower salad was very good though too big as an appetizer.
Its was great to find the old fashion "chocolate balls" .....:)
And then to appreciate the excellent little "foody store " next door .
Great combination of food variety .
Take the B/Q trains , you wont regret . -
Review from Julie M.
Brooklyn, NY
3/18/2010
Cute little spot for brunch, or breakfast anytime of the day.
they serve shakshukas- this israeli dish made with eggs, tomotoes, and lots of other ingredients like sausage and veggies- it is a bit SPICY but very delicious and filling. It is a LARGE portion.
Their semolina pancakes are to die for! Get them and share with people, they are so moist and have a great honey taste!
Also, really good (warm) pita and hummus (freshly made), get a plate (or several) to share with friends.
