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Teddy's
Categories: Restaurants Diners Restaurants Greek Restaurants Mediterranean Diners, Greek, Mediterranean [Edit]
791 Washington Ave(between Sterling Pl & St Johns Pl)
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Neighborhood: Prospect Heights
(718) 857-5475
- Nearest Transit:
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Eastern Pkwy - Brooklyn Museum (2, 3, 4)
Botanic Garden (S)
Franklin Av (2, 3, 4, 5)
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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79 reviews for Teddy's
Review Highlights
"...especially the oven-roasted lemon potatoes they serve as a..."
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"A gyro sandwich was enormous, not to mention cheap at $6."
(in 6 reviews)
"The freshness of the greens and feta cheese is aces."
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79 reviews in English
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Review from Ms B.
Brooklyn, NY
1/29/2012
Dear Teddy,
I came to your restaurant on my lunch break at least once a week for three or four years. We chatted about family, love, vacations and work. I told you that you worked too hard and you said that you want to spend more time with your family. I'm happy that you retired and now you can finally do so. I will miss you and the vegetable wrap with hummus that I got all the time.
Wish I could have said good bye, good luck, or something of that nature.
:) -
Review from J N.
JACKSON HTS, NY
11/26/2011
Teddy's, please come back.
I have been suffering for three weeks because I can't eat Teddy's' french fries. I don't know how this works, but, even when delivered, they are crispy on the outside and hot and beautiful on the inside.
The traditional diner-type food is excellent: consistently correctly-cooked mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers a step above what you get at other venues (I am a fast-food snob. really.), burgers actually cooked to order instead of nominally "medium rare" and actually "gray and black."
Can't vouch for the other food, but I've heard good things. This place is so masterfully managed and the service is good in-house or for delivery. I'm mainly posting this review superstitiously, in the hopes that Teddy's will come back to me if I give an offering to the Yelp. -
Review from Michael G.
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY
11/22/2011
A real thumbs up for Teddy's, a pleasant oasis which sometimes lives in the shadow of the more historic Tom's down the street. Teddy's has consistently good food (breakfast and greek specialties are what they do best), decent service, and a backyard in warm months which is super chill. Never a wait, which is key to remember when you're considering the line at Tom's.
Never had dinner there, but I hear the Octopus is great if a little pricey.
Give it a shot. -
Review from Peter S.
9/11/2011
I feel bad giving 1 stars because the people at Teddy's are freaking awesome people. Chatty, friendly, warm people. I feel awful. Unfortunately, what we ordered was dreadful. I plan on ordering other things -- some of the reviews say that Teddy's can be hit or miss. So we will plan on coming back and ordering other things. I'll change the number of stars if the food gets better.
Pork Ribs: C+
They were very meaty but dry. Not only were they over trimmed of fat, but they were overcooked. There was no marbling of the meat; not very juicy. Usually you can get away with overcooking if there's enough fat. But these were overcooked and devoid of marbling.
Falafel: D
The falafel balls were massively under-cooked. We sent them back. The new falafel balls were mealy and didn't taste good. We ended up tossing them. -
Review from Julia D.
7/31/2011
TOTALLY recommend this place, especially if you're fiendishly famished right after checking out the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens nearby. We went to the BBG just the other day, and came out extremely hungry and craving Mediterranean Food. All of the other Mediterranean places in the area were a bit too pricey for us, so we decided to check out Teddy's, which has a very reasonably priced menu (most entree's are about $12).
Why Teddy's rocks:
1.) They have an outdoor garden seating area! It's totally not crowded, and at around 7 pm the live music begins.
2.) The portions are enormous, and the food is so delicious you're going to WANT to eat those left-overs throughout the rest of the week.
3.) Honestly, the food was really good. Combine that with the price and you've got yourself a really great Greek diner.
I opted for the Greek Salad, which was very fresh and light (came with olives, a grape leaf, feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and romaine with oregano, olive oil and vinegar) with a side of falafel, which was crispy and delicious (definitely enough to share).
My boyfriend got the gyro platter, which was ENORMOUS. The meat was perfectly seasoned and came with lemon potatoes (AMAZING), really good tzatziki and some pita slices. I only wish the pita slices were a little bit bigger so that you can actually make yourself a gyro sandwich.
Ate the leftovers later that night and they're even yummy when they're cold! nyum nyum. DO IT! -
Review from Rosebud V.
Brooklyn, NY
8/25/2011
You had my heart at Avgolemono.
Also, waffle fries for delivery?! Yes. Yes yes yes. Sign me up.
I'm never given snotty attitude when my order is under $10, it's always here in 15 minutes [granted, I am all of 6 blocks away], and everyone is friendly to the point of suspicion.
4 stars because the quality of their lemon potatoes has been steadily declining since my first visit 3 years ago [which is a shame, because Lemon + Potato = perfect food] -
Review from A K.
Brooklyn, NY
7/16/2011
Aw, Teddy's, I really wanted to like you. You have such nice people working here. You have such a great patio. But your food is pretty subpar.
I ordered the chicken gyro and the chicken tasted really old. It was really gross. To give you another chance, I ordered the baklava and was sorely disappointed. The treat was so tough, I needed a steak knife to cut it in half.
This is just sad Teddy's, sad. -
Review from Nathan A.
Brooklyn, NY
4/9/2011
This is my very first Yelp review. You'd think using it religiously for 3 or 4 years would encourage me to sign up sooner. In any case, after my 4th visit to Teddy's diner I knew the time had come.
My gf and I actually ended up here on a random suggestion from our apartment broker. We had just gotten off the subway in front of the Brooklyn Museum and decided that this was the neighborhood for us. Coming from San Francisco, we felt that Prospect Heights' mix of people and attractions couldn't be beat.
We were looking for a place to relax, have a beer, and try to catch the end of the world cup. We were pointed to what appeared to be a Greek restaurant called Teddy's. We lucked out, as Spain kicked the first (and final) goal RIGHT as we walked in.
Fast forward 6 months...being a diner whore and after running the gauntlet of Cheryl's, Tom's and Purity in Park Slope many times, I read that Teddy's actually serves diner food as well as Greek fare. Just like so many others, we decided to skip the wait at the other places and check it out.
I can't say enough about this place. For my usual pancake/sausage combo, the portion, price, taste, and even presentation are unbeatable. We really love Cheryl's, but you'll definitely pay a bit more and wait a lot longer. At Tom's I feel like you pay for the "scene" and the kitschy atmosphere - not the food. The service at Teddy's is warm and attentive. So far I've tried the Pancakes, (incredible) sausage, French Toast, Cheesburger and (amazing) fries, Chicken Kabobs, and a mushroom and bacon omelet. All very well done...I'm really surprised this place doesn't have at least a solid 4 stars. I can honestly say I have been thoroughly impressed on every visit. We've never had to wait, but have never seen the place less than half full, either. It's just perfect.
Well...if I were to have one complaint it would be the coffee. They seem to be suffering from Folgers syndrome. Being the San Francisco coffee snob that I am, I started bringing my own in, as that is another great thing about this place...fully BYOB (or BYOC, in my case). I wouldn't be surprised if they addressed the coffee issue very soon, as these guys seem to be very on top of things.
For you doubting Thomas' out there who question my 5 star review right out the gate, I can honestly say that I have been to a ton of different places in NYC for a wide variety of food/drinks/activities, and this is one of just (maybe) two 5 star reviews I plan on writing. -
Review from Anne H.
Brooklyn, NY
3/25/2011
I can't believe I haven't reviewed Teddy's yet!!! This is pretty sad considering that the hubs and I order here at least once a week.
Teddy's may look like a shitty diner on the outside, but the food is authentically greek and high quality. You won't find any burger and cottage cheese combos here.
There are a number of greek items including musaka, avegolemono soup (which is awesome), spanakopita (delicious fried feta cheese), and charcoal grilled seafood (the octopus and calamari are AMAZEBALLS). They also make amazing meat platters. Josh and I enjoy the charcoal mixed grill (lamb chops, chicken breast, and merguez) and the pork chops. The meat always has a nice char and seasonings on it (very oregano heavy, which I like). Their burgers are awesome, and it should be noted that their turkey burger is one of the most moist ones that I have ever had. With some avocado and mushrooms, it may be one of my death row meals.
The owners are so nice, it is unreal. I remember one time I had gone out on a long training run. By the time I hit Teddy's, I had run ten miles and desperately needed a bathroom. The owner's wife immediately recognized me and let me use the toilet. I told her thank you, I had run ten miles, and the bathroom pretty much saved my life. She told me that I could probably use some sugar and gave me a free baklava!!! How's that for service?!
I only take away one star because one time the hubs and I ordered the seafood mixed grill (calamari, octopus, and shrimp) and both of us wound up super sick, vomiting all night. Considering how often we order from Teddy's, one bad experience out of like, 69 thousand, still does not keep us from ordering here on a weekly basis. Not bad odds if I do say so myself. Teddy's rocks and always is the high point in my week. -
Review from jocy c.
Thanks to Yelp... stopped by Teddy's to eat prior to a visit to the Brooklyn Museum. Food was pretty good with decent prices.
We had a mix of Breakfast & Greek foods:
1) Fresh banana pancakes with 2 eggs
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2) Charcoal baby octopus
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3) Greek trio plate (gyro,chicken gyro, and loukaniko) - YUM!
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4) Spanakopita
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Review from Benjamin F.
Brooklyn, NY
3/12/2011
Teddy's is a neighborhood staple. I have been there many times and will go again and again partially because I live nearby and partially because the food is good. The only real standout on the menu is the grilled calamari. Order it with the lemon potatoes. That said, everything I have had from their menu is good and they offer very quick takeout service (as most anyone who lives nearby will likely tell you as it is probably their default takeout option for European or American cuisine).
Despite nothing else being a standout, the rest of their dishes I have had including a variety of Meditteranean meat platters served with your choice of starch and a salad and burgers have all been very good.
The atmosphere is unremarkable but unoffensive. I have never dined outside or while there were a particularly large number of diners other than my party there... were it particularly crowded, I assume I wouldn't be fond of the noise level as the floor plan is very open and decor between the walls is sparse if existent at all.
The prices are very fair although Teddy's, like so many other places, puts too much food on your plate. Usually, I would be happy to pay 80% of the price for 65% of the food.
I wouldn't travel from another borough just to get to Teddy's but I would definitely recommend it after you've made the trip for the Brooklyn Museum or the Botanic Gardens. It is surely the closest restaurant to either that will allow you the space to take more than a couple friends and that has outdoor dining. -
Review from Ryan Q.
Brooklyn, NY
1/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Massive gyro + crispy, delicious fries+ friendly service+cheap price+right down the block? I'll be back for sure.
My only complaint is that the meat was a tad dry. Nothing that couldn't be solved with a little more tzaziki. -
Review from Jenny G.
Brooklyn, NY
5/9/2011
I LOVE this place! I went for the first time about a year ago because all of my coworkers always talked about how good it was. I've been back many times since. The grape leaves and spanakopita are my favorite, but really everything I've had here is good. And there are a lot of vegetarian choices, which is always nice.
The service is friendly and quick, and there's a patio in the back. Overall, this place is my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood! -
Review from Laura S.
Brooklyn, NY
5/8/2011
I live just down the street from here, and I'm beating myself up for not going sooner! The food was solidly enjoyable, I *loved* sitting in the outdoor garden area, and the people working there were really friendly.
I had the chicken gyro sandwich and a side of lemon potatoes (since all the reviews raved about them), and I was totally full after eating only half of it. Lunch for tomorrow, yay! -
Review from Annie B.
Knoxville, TN
11/6/2010
Solid delivery choice. I always get the gyro which is has way more lamb than one should ever consume in one sitting and is served with an equally well-appointed mound of steak fries. The delivery people do not give you enough ketchup (just FYI). My roommate gets the burger a lot and generally enjoys it.
Teddy's is not my go-to delivery place, but when I'm experience delivery-fatigue from others, I call on Teddy's and they always warm my belly to my satisfaction.Listed in: Crown Heights Delivery
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Review from milo L.
Brooklyn, NY
7/13/2011
Just ordered take-out , what a huge miss this was. The "charcoal grilled" shrimp were totally disgusting. Just off in every way, oily and gross and cost $18.95, I repeat $18.95 for 8 undercooked overly oily shrimp , about a half of a reheated portion of lemon potatoes, and a small passable little side salad . We ate a few shrimp and tossed the rest out.
Even the potatoes tasted reheated and sucked, nothing fresh tasting about them. The rice was way overly seasoned and salted. The pita bread wasn't even toasted. There was absolutely NO LOVE given to anything in this meal. I would strongly recommend avoiding this place. Maybe if they read this they'll do something about sending out inedible shrimp platters for $18.95. -
Review from Dian B.
Brooklyn, NY
6/10/2011
I'm not really a fan of restaurants that don't do substitution. Especially if I am a regular. I tried to order an omelette, but recently having changed my eating habits I wanted a side salad instead of any potato thing or toast. They refused. I appreciate Teddy's when I don't want to cook, because they accept credit cards, stay open late and make a really, really good shake. But their food is only ok and they are overpriced. When I have cash there are places I prefer 100%. I think customer appreciation is pivotal in maintaining a relationship with a business, unless the product offered is stellar. Having said that, I will not be continuing my relationship with Teddy's their product is not stellar and their service doesn't make up for the mediocrity.
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Review from Tricia O.
Brooklyn, NY
3/20/2011
This place is great! Yes, it is a little expensive but that's because they give you a decent amount of food. We had friends over and ordered a ton for delivery; they threw in free fresh fruit and a donut which kind of solidified their awesomeness for me.
They are always pleasant on the phone. And we ate there once and the service was great. Teddy really seems to care about his business and checked up on us.
We've gotten gyros, chicken souvlaki, grape leaves and greek salad and I'd recommend all of it! -
Review from Will E.
Brooklyn, NY
8/17/2010
I really enjoyed Teddy's, tasty food, affordable prices, and great service/ambience.
When we sat down, we quickly were served water and some warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce. I'm not a huge fan of any creamy or yogurt-based sauces, but this tzatziki really blew me away, just fantastic. Everyone I was with went nuts for it, and the staff was nice enough to offer us not 1 but 2 refills which were MUCH appreciated.
I ate the spanakopita as my entree which might have been a mistake--it was tasty, but the flavors were a little strong for it to make a good meal; next time I'll get it as an appetizer or a side. Friends got the gyro and a meat plate, both of which got rave reviews.
I'll be coming back here when I need some killer Greek food nearby. Cant wait to try lots of other things on their menu, which really looks pretty extensive and, shall we say, excellent.
Highly recommend it, especially the oven-roasted lemon potatoes they serve as a side. Amazing! -
Review from Colin F.
Brooklyn, NY
7/26/2010
headline: nail (metal, not finger) in food
I live close to Teddy's. I've been here and ordered delivery from the place several times. The food isn't particularly good. It's passable diner food. It's blah. It's 2.5 to MAYBE 3 stars. It's the place you go when Cafe Shane has too much of a wait.
So aaaaaaaaaaaaaaanyway. I have a broken ankle and I order a lot of delivery food. A friend was over and we ordered the following: a nice salad with cucumber & tomato & feta, a falafel sandwich, and a chicken souvlaki. The salad was great! It was just the vegetables and the nice cheese. The falafel was COMPLETELY inedible. It was just a brown, dry lump. My friend and I were REALLY confused as to how anyone could feel okay serving this as a food item to someone.
And then the piece-de-resistance! In my half of the chicken souvlaki was a metal nail covered in slime. My pal guessed that it came off of some of the kitchen equipment. I wasn't really that upset, I mean, I guess stuff like that can happen, and it didn't hurt me, but COME ON. A FUCKING METAL NAIL IN THE SANDWICH?
Anyway. I will obviously never order from here again. Even without the nail, the place is not good. -
Review from John M.
Bethlehem, PA
1/15/2011
Teddy's is worth a revisit. We went after an event on a Thursday evening at the Brooklyn Museum. It's a very easy walk across the Parkway on the east side of Washington. It was clean and spacious, so the basic requirements were in place. Moving on to food: we started with hummus and pita. The hummus was on a plate with olives for eyes and a tomato wedge for a mouth, which felt whimsical and was welcome. Ordinary dinner salad with feta cubes and olives, followed by moussaka and lemon potatoes (not being professional reviewers, we chose the same entree). Others spoke well of the lemon potatoes, and I concur - tasty. The moussaka was moist and delicately seasoned, with no single flavor overpowering the dish. We packaged up our leftovers and headed back to Pennsylvania.
Other recent post-museum dine-out visits have been in Manhattan. Teddy's is more of a "regular" neighborhood restaurant, not so clattery and cramped as UES establishments. The food was a better value, and I think that a repeat visit after a First Saturday will be a lot of fun - the place will be jumping with folks talking about art and continuing a great night out. -
Review from Liz P.
Chicago, IL
7/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
A friend and I stumbled upon this restaurant while hunting for lunch before visiting the Brooklyn Museum. The food was excellent, our server was friendly and quick, and the prices were reasonable.
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Review from Veronica S.
Bayonne, NJ
7/3/2010
I love their Milkshakes and burgers.
If you want a great burger and fries then this is the place to go.
The service is above excellent and Teddy is a character you cannot help but enjoy. -
Review from Tiffany C.
Denville, NJ
5/10/2011 4 photos
Food is delicious! Price is reasonable. Teddy is very warm and welcoming. The place is very laid back and has a lovely garden in the back. I don't remember the name of the burger I ordered but it had mushrooms, onions, lettuce, tomato and fried and it was quite satisfying. Definitely coming back for more!
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Review from Haley C.
Jersey City, NJ
8/14/2007
There's a new restaurant in town! Prospect Heights has finally acquired a classy diner-type restaurant that, unlike Tom's, stays open until 11 and is open on Sundays. Like Tom's (I use the comparison because if you live in Prospect Heights you've definitely been), it has really friendly staff, a home-like atmosphere and excellent food!
The menu is predominantly Greek food with other options such as wraps and burgers. I loove spinach pie and am delighted to say that theirs is excellent. I've made it a habit to order the side order because it's about $4 cheaper than the platter and it's way more than I can eat. My boyfriend (who is lame and probably won't write his own review : P) has tried the burger and the chicken Caesar wrap and loved them both. I had a small nibble of the wrap and the dressing is delicious.
The first time Ryan C. and I went, we opted to sit outside because there was a nice breeze. We were treated to the dulcet sounds of a nearby basketball game ("You're goin' down, mothafu**ah!"), but it was more entertaining than irritating. We were both in punchy moods and every time the waitress came back to check on us, we were doing something strange. One time, Ryan was mid "I love yoOoOoOuu" and the next we were trying to do the drunk driving test involving straightening your arms and touching your nose (no one else was seated outside). Rather than running away and not returning, she laughed after commenting on our weirdness and stayed to chat for a minute.... nice, but costly for us as we try to tip waitpeople that we develop an affinity for extra well.
If you haven't tried Teddy's yet, what are you waiting for? Awesome food, great prices and their waitresses are really sweet and attentive. -
Review from Malarie B.
Brooklyn, NY
2/8/2010
It's Sunday at 10am. You just rolled out of bed and are sick and tired of cereal for breakfast. You're on a budget, though. WTF are you going to do?
Go. Here.
Teddy's is an absolutely LOVELY place. First of all, I walked in and you would've thought I was the owners daughter. THAT IS HOW HE GREETS YOU. A big, friendly, super sweet, authentic Greek greeting. Full of sweethearts and beauties. That is a sure way to 5 stars. But it goes beyond that.
When I went in with my boyfriend on Sunday around 10/10:30 the place was pretty much dead. It didn't last long, we got our order in right before the place got pretty busy. But the service was still awesome, even with a restaurant full of other patrons.
Ordered a grapefruit juice and it was *huge*, and no ice! Yay. We also received little bowls of complimentary fruit until our food was ready, that was a pleasant surprise.
We ordered home fries to split, and I got chocolate chip pancakes. Oh. My. God. First, the home fries were PERFECTLY done. Not greasy, soft but not mushy with a delectable layer of crispiness on top. Plus some onions and peppers thrown in, they were very, very good.
My pancakes though. Ohhhh my pancakes. They stole the show. Crispy outside, and awesomely dense inside. Just the right amount of chocolate chips spaced throughout that I didn't even need to use syrup. Sadly, I could only finish two of them without completely exploding. It ACTUALLY pained me to not eat the last pancake. Seriously, I'm still kind of bummed that delicious piece of awesome had to get tossed.
Finally, the price? For two of us, it came to about $25 WITH tip. Yeah, you read that right. A full breakfast for two, with 2 juices. In the heart of Prospect Park (right by the Brooklyn Museum). Yeah. Amazing.
Anyway, the service: 5 stars
Food: 5 stars
Location from the train: SHORT walk, 5 stars
Inside: 3.5 stars, it's nothing special. Comfy, but nothing awesome. I really don't care about ambience.
Skip Tom's, it's full of hipster, trust-fund babies. Come to Teddy's for better food, no lines and sweet service.Listed in: nomnomnyc
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Review from Devashish K.
New York, NY
12/11/2009
Its Sunday, you are recovering from a 1-2 punch of partying all weekend and you want some comfort food? TEDDYS
Teddy's has the best burgers in the neighborhood. Hands down. My go to is Bacon Cheddar burger. No joke, I have ordered it before had my roommates come out of their rooms to the aroma only to order it minutes later. It's that good.
If you want to go nuts, get the super burger. Eat with caution if you suffer from a heart condition!
Burgers aside, the staff is also great. Teddy and other members of the staff always smile and say hello when they see me in the 'hood.
The reason it gets three stars is this:
-The fries are mediocre.
-The Greek food is not so great.
-They only serve breakfast on the weekends!?
If it's a "fat day" Teddy's should be high on your list. -
Review from Allison G.
Brooklyn, NY
4/9/2008
Teddy's Restaurant is one of my very favorite neighborhood spots! Casual and friendly, you're guaranteed great service and food. Close proximity to the Brooklyn Museum and the Botanic Garden make it an ideal spot for lunch or dinner after a day of activities. Since I work at the Museum, it's always nice to go to Teddy's for lunch.
Teddy's offers mostly Greek fare. I speak highly of the Gyro Sandwich and the Lemon Potatoes (YUM), as well as the Taramosalata spread (ask for extra pita -- you will need it). The Spinach Pie and the Pasticcio were also excellent.
In addition to Greek food, there are also wraps and burgers and other selections. I sometimes get the "small" Greek salad as a meal -- it is HUGE and yummy!
In short, I have never been disappointed coming to Teddy's. Service is fast, food is delicious, and it is a pleasant change from the nearby Japanese, Caribbean, and Chinese restaurants in the area. Teddy himself is always there to say hello to you! -
Review from Monica R.
Brooklyn, NY
10/18/2008
Ok WOW.
The best hidden gem ever.
Came here the "morning after" a raging drunk night at Franklin Park. My friend and I were craving a hearty breakfast feast to cure our hearty hangovers.
We were pleasantly surprised by Teddy's!
The fact that it has an outdoor garden patio makes me so gleeful:) And although my raging headache and my queasy stomach could barely enjoy the cozy outdoor ambiance, I was completely in love (especially after I christened Teddy's toilet with a yummy upchuck lol).
Once all that yuckiness was out of my system, all the omelet and potato yumminess was able to enter my system quite easily. The rest of breakfast was a BREEZE. When my friend and I got the check we were even more excited.
I ordered an omelet with avocado on the side which came with toast, a tasty fruit cup (not just the cheap shit like honeydew and cantaloupe) AND potatoes and it was only 8 bucks! Are you kidding me?!
I can't wait to spend another morning/afternoon at Teddy's to cure my next hangover. YAY Teddy's!Listed in: Early Morning Eats
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Review from Christopher L.
Brooklyn, NY
5/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
My local Greek/American/Diner. Greek wine and beer plus outdoor seating. Like many others have noted, the lemon potatoes are the bomb.
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Review from Colleen K.
Brooklyn, NY
10/9/2007
I still like this place, but four stars was pushing it.
I'm a vegetarian and they have lots of good options, but one strange/annoying thing about the menu is that a lot of the veggie stuff is priced a good $2 or so higher than the meat-based meals. But, the portions are huge. I advise checking out the sides menu - it looks pricey, but that's because their sides are really entrees. And delicious.
The falafel, unfortunately, was pretty disgusting. The patio is still awesome though.Listed in: In The Heights
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Review from Elon James W.
Brooklyn, NY
3/27/2009
The arrival of Teddy's lead to me being a bit excited.
I was looking forward to a new restaurant in the neighborhood. Too bad this didn't do much to add to area. I've eaten at Teddy's 3 times and 3 times I've rolled my eyes with annoyance with myself for going by. I was warned that it was "Eh..." But I wanted to believe otherwise. It was "Eh..."
I won't lie and tell you that I remember the exact thing I ate because i don't. The overwhelming memory I have of Teddy's is mediocrity. It's just not that good. I have never ordered or heard of someone ordering and them just yelling "MY GOD THAT WAS ROCKIN!" Maybe my friends have warped taste buds and this place is truly amazing but I believe otherwise.
The neighborhood has way better to offer than this place. You can go in almost EVERY DIRECTION from Teddy's and run into better. Don't waste your time. -
Review from Alexandra D.
Manhattan, NY
6/10/2010
Saturday afternoon - looking for something, anything, anywhere to eat. We just finished attending the Japanese Festival in the nearby park and had a hard time finding a nice place to sit down and eat.
We stumbled upon Teddy's and the place was packed to the brim. They had several large groups and it was very noisy. We were brought to the outside area (which was a nice escape), where we waited (read, begged) to be served. The service was extreeeemely slow and apathetic. The owner had a very laissez-faire attitude that led me to feel like he could care less if we gave him business or not.
The food itself was plain and acceptable. Nothing remarkable. What was mostly irritating was the length of time we were made to wait for our food once we ordered and to place an order in the first place. Unbelievable! We wanted to get up and leave so many times, it made our heads spin.
This might be a great place to visit when it's a slow day, but don't come here on a busy day if you expect to eat. -
Review from Robert L.
Brooklyn, NY
1/24/2008
As a sit down, eat in restaurant, Teddy's is great. Free pita, friendly service, decent atmosphere, and tasty Greek food.
Delivery on the other hand, is a total crap shoot. The last two times I ordered delivery from here it's been pretty piss poor. The first time, the delivery guy kept going to the wrong address, until finally the woman at that apartment called me from the delivery guy's cell phone to find out where I live.
The last time (ever) I was told that the delivery guy didnt have his bike therefore they wouldn't deliver food to me. I was pretty peeved, but such is life... in Brooklyn. -
Review from Jenny A.
Brooklyn, NY
4/18/2011
A diner with a nice outdoor space! Teddy's is an awesome neighborhood spot. Solid food. Not your typical greek diner (it's a little more authentic greek). They have really good brunch deals...everything comes with a cup of fresh fruit and juice. I always ask for the amazing lemon potatoes with my omelet instead of hash browns. They serve alcohol now, too. When the weather is nice, the garden area is amazing. It is also very kid friendly. I'm not sure why people would wait in a long line for Tom's Diner down the street. Yeah, Tom's is kitschy and has a cool history. But the food at Teddy's is way better.
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Review from Carl C.
Brooklyn, NY
7/18/2008
It was ok.
I went because its just around the corner from my place. I didn't check yelp first and had a salad and a gyro. Both were pretty average. Really strange dressing on the salad. Really soggy gyro. Place was dead on a Monday night. Staff was friendly though.
Seems like it might be worth another visit. -
Review from Justina W.
San Francisco, CA
1/10/2010
We ended up at Teddy's after trying to go to Tom's down the street and being deterred by the line of hipsters wrapped around the block. No regrets!
Teddy's serves up a solid brunch, has the friendly and attentive service you'd expect from a mom and pop place, and there was no wait. We didn't try the Greek stuff on the menu, but the brunch menu is straightforward and tasty. You won't get any fancy California fusion crap in your omelette, but you'll get exactly what you ask for. And if you have to send it back, they don't act like you're being obnoxious for expecting them to get your order right.
Oh, the bacon is delicious, too. Generous portion and perfectly done.
Excellent brunch place, excellent service, great prices. Much less greasy than Tom's. I'm so happy this place is in my neighborhood and DELIVERS! I'll be back. -
Review from Michael W.
Brooklyn, NY
1/31/2010
After an afternoon at the Brooklyn Museum, my friends and I wandered into Teddy's in the mood for some simple diner food--but what we got was much more than your average diner.
Teddy's has a very comfortable and spacious layout, unlike any other diner in the area and the waitstaff is very attentive and professional, but what got me excited was the menu! I was expecting standard diner fare (burgers, chicken fingers, various sides) and while that was all readily available, Teddy's specialty is clearly their traditional Greek menu items.
We started out meal with some of the best tzatzkiki I have ever had and what tasted like home-made pita bread. My friend was thrilled to see Avgolemono (a lemony chicken and rice soup) and had to order a bowl and I chose to go with the Chicken Gyro and Pork Souvlaki combo--and everything was amazing. The food arrived incredibly quickly, the portions were extremely generous and best of all the price was very low!
After my first visit to Teddy's, I will be sure to go back soon and go back often! -
Review from Andrei D.
Woodside, NY
5/10/2011
Horrible service. An hour wait for a BLT wrap and a gyro plate? Both are super easy to make. Plus our food arrived cold and the waiter didn't even bother to comp us for it. One table was getting 3 servers while the rest of the place dealt with 1 and their response was "we are under staffed". No, you are choosing to take care of those people over all else. Horrible! Would not recommend to anyone ever!!
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Review from Grace P.
Manhattan, NY
Updated - 2/8/2010
I thought Teddy's was fantastic the first time, but they actually topped my last experience. The place was basically empty on Sunday around 11 so we got extra special service (or maybe just regular special service).
Free OJ. It was Tropicana and it came in a big glass - not those double shot glasses of "free juice" they give you at diners. Coffee was always hot and in our cups. Free fruit salad - the good quality kind with blackberries and fresh pineapple! And my over easy eggs were perfectly gooey.
I really do love Teddy's. I can't wait for the back patio to open!Listed in: Top Restaurants
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1/19/2010
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