Cherry on Top
Wine bar · Bushwick ·
Natural wine bar with a sprawling rooftop and small plates
Natural wine bar with a sprawling rooftop and small plates
"At Cherry on Top in Bushwick, all the wines are chilled, including the reds. The little indoor bar area is perfect for a first date or quick catch-up with a friend, but the second-story rooftop is the real reason to come here. The white patio furniture and lattice fencing make it feel more like a friend is inviting you over for drinks on their roof. It also has some of the best people-watching in North Brooklyn, with everyone dressed to the nines in vintage clothing." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman
"The Deal: $8 select wine; $3 snacks Cherry On Top in Bushwick has an unusually large collection of natural wine and a rooftop with picnic tables. In addition to wine specials, they offer $3 snacks like harissa roasted nuts and herby olives during happy hour." - bryan kim, kenny yang
"If you know exactly which year selvedge denim really made a dent in the North Brooklyn fashion scene, you’ll fit right in at this Bushwick wine bar. This rooftop spot shines on sunny days, where folks on their fourth glass of chilled red say things like “I’m post-Pinterest.” That tempranillo someone spilled on your 2007 pleated Issey Miyake pants might leave a stain, but it will add character—a perfect hook for your monthly substack. A pet nat that tastes suspiciously of fennel" - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman
"A good deal of natural wine drinking happens on Bushwick rooftops, usually involving some combination of climbing a fire escape and a janky bluetooth speaker. At Cherry On Top, things are a little more professional, although hanging out here does feel a bit like being at a friend’s place. The list of wines includes plenty of glasses under $15 and bottles under $50, and there’s also a small food menu. You can drink your orange wine on a large rooftop or in a tiny indoor area that we’d describe as extremely cute." - will hartman, bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah
"A good deal of natural wine-drinking happens on Bushwick rooftops, with Bluetooth speakers doing most of the heavy lifting as far as ambience is concerned. Things feel a little more magical at Cherry on Top, a wine bar near the Jefferson L with a large, open-air roof and weekly musical guests. The rooftop is open year-round with shade and heat lamps, but you can also hang out downstairs. In keeping with the theme, everything in the room, including the lighting, is either cherry red or white. It makes us feel like we’re in a Vogue spread from the ’80s, and we appreciate that—as well as their reasonable prices. The funky wine list has plenty of glasses for around $15, and bottles for around $50." - neha talreja, bryan kim, willa moore