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12 Chairs is an approachable neighborhood restaurant that transports the restaurant clientele to Tel Aviv without leaving New York. We started out as a small cafe in artistic Soho and have since become a popular coffee shop / restaurant, with a second location in Williamsburg. Despite the many changes over the years, the one thing that remains the same is that all of the dishes are homemade and prepared to order. It has been a pillar of the community for more than 20 years through its warm and welcoming atmosphere and hospitality, to its electric vibes and delicious food!
Middle Eastern dishes (including standout hummus) featured in a laid-back, rustic setting.
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Address: 342 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (347) 227-7077
Website: https://www.12chairscafe.com/
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12 Chairs is an approachable neighborhood restaurant that transports diners to Tel Aviv without leaving New York.
Reviews
Sam Axel
Couldn’t get a table at the SoHo location, so we made the trek from Manhattan to try 12 Chairs – and WOW, what a decision that turned out to be! This place absolutely exceeded every expectation.
We ordered the tabouli, beets salad, hummus with meat, arayes, and sea bream a la plancha, and every single dish was phenomenal. The tabouli was fresh and perfectly seasoned, the beets salad had incredible depth of flavor, and that hummus with meat was next level – rich, creamy, and satisfying. The arayes were crispy and flavorful, but the real star was the sea bream a la plancha – cooked to absolute perfection with a beautiful char and tender, flaky interior.
What I loved most is how healthy everything felt without sacrificing any flavor. You can tell they use quality ingredients and prepare everything with care. The flavors were vibrant, authentic, and incredibly satisfying.
The journey from Manhattan was 100% worth it – this is the kind of meal that reminds you why great food is worth traveling for. Can’t wait to come back and try more of their menu. Highly, highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional Mediterranean cuisine!
… moreWe ordered the tabouli, beets salad, hummus with meat, arayes, and sea bream a la plancha, and every single dish was phenomenal. The tabouli was fresh and perfectly seasoned, the beets salad had incredible depth of flavor, and that hummus with meat was next level – rich, creamy, and satisfying. The arayes were crispy and flavorful, but the real star was the sea bream a la plancha – cooked to absolute perfection with a beautiful char and tender, flaky interior.
What I loved most is how healthy everything felt without sacrificing any flavor. You can tell they use quality ingredients and prepare everything with care. The flavors were vibrant, authentic, and incredibly satisfying.
The journey from Manhattan was 100% worth it – this is the kind of meal that reminds you why great food is worth traveling for. Can’t wait to come back and try more of their menu. Highly, highly recommend to anyone looking for exceptional Mediterranean cuisine!
Hemen Bhatia
Centrally situated in Williamsburg and a really cosy Israeli cafe with inside and outside patio seating (covered and heated). The food was very delicious and reasonably priced. We ordered 4 small plates – babaganoush, falafel in tahina sauce, Labneh and Matboucha (tomato and garlic with hot green peppers) which came with fluffy Pitta. Arayes was a lamb main. The staff were super hospitable and attentive. The main took long to come out but the staff more than made up for it by giving us a complimentary hummus and pitta and half off the main dish. Definitely recommend this place.
… moreJenna Marie Geist
I was incredibly excited for shakshuka! The food was really delicious and had an abundance with the additional sides. The water glasses were really small and the volume of the music was way too loud for a breakfast meal. The staff was friendly but a little more aloof than most places.
… moreMelissa Naja
I didn’t plan to have brunch at 12 Chairs but because the place I went, was too hype and ridiculous waiting time so I decided to walk around and I found this restaurant. I’m glad I eat here, I feel like I hit a jackpot. Food is great, nice cocktail, good service. I enjoy watching bartender making some interesting cocktails and the vibe of the restaurant is so welcoming. I saw that they have a section that can fit a big group so it is good for partying too.
… moreEden Biton
Probably the best Israeli restaurant outside of Israel! The food at 12 Chairs is incredible, the atmosphere feels truly authentic, and the whole experience was perfect. Huge shoutout to Adir for the amazing service, so friendly and attentive. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreMike
Nice interior, very tasty food, fast service but unfortunately the staff was just „doing the work that has to be done“. No warm welcome or at least a smile, nothing.
The club music at breakfast time is way too loud, which the staff certainly likes, but can’t understand that it bothers the guests when they have to shout at each other to communicate.
All in all I don’t understand the hype about that restaurant. The location in Manhattan is probably more ‚hygge‘.
Partly recommended.
… moreThe club music at breakfast time is way too loud, which the staff certainly likes, but can’t understand that it bothers the guests when they have to shout at each other to communicate.
All in all I don’t understand the hype about that restaurant. The location in Manhattan is probably more ‚hygge‘.
Partly recommended.
Shanel Huang
I love the food here!! We always start with the hummus and pita, which is so good. The pita is warm and the hummus is fresh.
Many of us loved the arayes with lamb, and it was surprisingly super filling. Fish is also really good, but the chicken schnitzel is just alright, pretty standard.
It’s really easy to get a reservation here but note they do enforce time limits per table when it’s busy. It’s also pretty cramped loud inside – was kinda hard to hear the people sitting across from me over the music and the other tables 2 feet away from us.
… moreMany of us loved the arayes with lamb, and it was surprisingly super filling. Fish is also really good, but the chicken schnitzel is just alright, pretty standard.
It’s really easy to get a reservation here but note they do enforce time limits per table when it’s busy. It’s also pretty cramped loud inside – was kinda hard to hear the people sitting across from me over the music and the other tables 2 feet away from us.
Daniella Espinosa
Food was great but I had the worst espresso martini I had in my life. Terrible. The food took forever to get to our table, even though we ordered small plates that should have been relatively quick to assemble, as they should mostly be premade. Also the waiter said the wrong plate names as he laid them on our table, but they were the right ones.
… moreNathalya Garcia
Amazing restaurant!!! The food was to die for. My partner and I went to celebrate girlfriend’s day and have a romantic dinner. We left extremely satisfied with this place! The service is also top notch and accommodating. We will definitely be returning soon!
… moreRuslan K.
It was our first time at 12 Chairs in Williamsburg and we really liked it. We sat at one of their vintage tables, which gave the place a nice casual vibe. The staff was super friendly and the service felt easygoing.
We ordered the home fries, a few of the small plates, and the pelmeni. Everything tasted amazing, the presentation was on point, and the portions were a good size. Honestly, we ended up spending way less than we thought for the amount and quality of food. The wait for our dishes wasn’t long at all.
Definitely a spot I’d recommend to others and a place I’d go back to.
… moreWe ordered the home fries, a few of the small plates, and the pelmeni. Everything tasted amazing, the presentation was on point, and the portions were a good size. Honestly, we ended up spending way less than we thought for the amount and quality of food. The wait for our dishes wasn’t long at all.
Definitely a spot I’d recommend to others and a place I’d go back to.