Cafe Alula - Brooklyn

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Cafe Alula

Cafe Alula
4.6 / 5 (2294 reviews)

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Tucked into Greenpoint, this charming neighborhood café delivers outstanding Middle Eastern–inspired fare—fluffy pita, top-tier baba ganoush, inventive vegan dishes like cauliflower shawarma—and excellent coffee and pastries. Brunch, lunch, or a casual coffee are all strong bets, with a sunny backyard, friendly service, and clearly labeled vegetarian options making it ideal for families and solo diners alike. Prices are reasonable and takeout (including dips to go) is available. Note: a few patrons report occasional brusque front-of-house staff, though food and atmosphere are consistently praised.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Cassandra

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 2294 reviews
angelica-15
06.08.2023

The vegan options here are fantastic! I tried one of the salads for lunch one day, and the cauliflower shawarma with rose lemonade the next. The salad was tasty but quite light. The cauliflower shawarma was absolutely amazing! Next time, I think I’ll ask for extra pickled onions. The rose lemonade wasn’t as sweet as typical lemonade; it reminded me more of unsweetened tea, but it was still delicious!

hannah-109
06.08.2023

This restaurant offers the best baba ganoush we've discovered in New York, and their pita bread is always fresh and incredibly fluffy. You can also purchase their dips to go, and if you buy two containers, they throw in a complimentary bag of pita bread.

ava-26
06.08.2023

One of the best sandwiches I’ve had in ages!! The avocado, labneh, za’atar (add an egg) is the perfect combination of creamy richness and tangy sumptuousness, with a kiss of herbs and packaged between the crispy chewy perfection of their homemade Lebanese bread (think focaccia with a crispy airy lightness). The slightest glisten of top notch olive oil completes this heavenly sandwich experience. I was distraught when I couldn’t get Salty’s sandwiches anymore (they closed), but I must say this sandwich has the same level of complex flavors and textures... so deeply satisfying. And the atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, a nice place to linger. Very sweet, charming staff (and great music choices)! They also make all their own pastries and the coffee is excellent! So, there are many excuses to come back

cassandra-sim-1
11.08.2025

Chicken bowl was bomb. Really hit the spot, will be back. Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

jessamyn-moxie-2
11.08.2025

Wow. Croissants are unbeatable. The breakfast burrito was quite tasty.

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