Cornbread Brooklyn

Soul food restaurant · Crown Heights

Cornbread Brooklyn

Soul food restaurant · Crown Heights

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409 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216

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Airy counter-serve with fried chicken, catfish, BBQ ribs, sweet tea  

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409 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Get directions

cornbreadsoul.com
@cornbreadbrooklyn

$20–30 · Menu

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409 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Get directions

+1 718 493 7685
cornbreadsoul.com
@cornbreadbrooklyn

$20–30 · Menu

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On the Grid : Catfish

"With great Southern vibes and dishes, Catfish feels like a piece of Louisiana plopped right in the neighborhood. It also helps that they have one of the better whiskey and scotch selections around. Ya'll go and grab one of their signature NOLA style cocktails with some great Southern food and corn bread with some friends and have yourself a real nice time." - Kyle & Annie Turman

https://onthegrid.city/brooklyn/crown-heights/catfish
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The Best Fried Chicken in NYC | Eater NY

"The restaurant, which originated in Newark, describes itself as “farm to soul.” The interiors make it look like it could be in a shopping mall, only on Eastern Parkway. The fried chicken is exceptional, lightly breaded but still exceedingly crunchy, with flavor to spare. The namesake cornbread is pretty good as well." - Robert Sietsema

https://ny.eater.com/maps/nyc-fried-chicken-best
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9 Best NYC Sandwiches of the Season - Eater NY

"Among the heros, hoagies, and grinders available in NYC, the most neglected may be the New Orleans po’ boy. When we do see them, the baguette is rarely crusty enough, nor is the mayonnaise thick enough (compare a jar of Hellmann’s with Duke’s someday). Nevertheless, one of the best I’ve had in the last year came from Crown Heights newcomer Cornbread Farm To Soul, a branch of a restaurant based in Newark. The catfish po’ boy here ($15) is nearly perfect, with freshly fried fish that imparts an earthy and slightly fishy flavor, layered with parsley and a homemade tartar sauce smeared on like there’s no tomorrow." - Robert Sietsema

https://ny.eater.com/2022/11/8/23416267/9-favorite-sandwiches-for-fall-2022
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The Best Dishes Eater Editors Ate This Week, August 2022 - Eater NY

"Situated in a massive corner storefront right on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights, Cornbread Farm to Soul is the latest link in a three-restaurant chain originating in Newark and Maplewood, New Jersey, founded by Adenah Bayoh and Zadie Smith. Outfitted with upholstered booths, the room is elegant, with ordering done at the counter from a limited menu that highlights fried chicken, but also offers baked chicken, turkey wings, barbecue pork ribs, and a number of fried whiting or catfish entrees, in addition to a classic collection of sides. (The mac and cheese in particularly good, and so is the wedge of cornbread that comes with most meals). A highlight on a first visit was a New Orleans-style catfish po’ boy ($14.99), which came slathered with thick tartar sauce on a demibaguette. The crisply fried fish filets were coated engagingly in a batter laced with herbs for extra flavor. Hey, the fried chicken was great, too." - Eater Staff

https://ny.eater.com/2022/8/1/23286563/nyc-best-dishes-eater-august-2022
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Food Review - Cheviot Hills - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Food on Pico is a daytime market/restaurant with good breakfast things and extremely friendly service. Sure, you probably can make eggs and bacon or granola yourself, but what they’ll serve you at Food is both better tasting, and comes with a side of a wild story about Brooklyn in the ’70s from the owner. That same owner will also notice when you inhale the incredible breakfast potatoes in under three minutes, and (if you’re lucky) bring you another plate just as fast. For lunch, there’s a big chalkboard of salad and sandwich choices, and a deli case of things you can take home with you." - Brett Keating

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Amelia

Google
Server John recommended the catfish and it did not disappoint. John was welcoming and friendly. It was crispy with a light batter— moist in the center and fried perfectly. Unfortunately, they ran out of cornbread so I was given an extra side. Potato salad and Mac and cheese were both heavenly. Everything was well seasoned and I loved the flavors. Generous portions. Very spacious and clean inside.

Dominique Thomas

Google
This was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time from a restaurant, the food was prepared with great care and attention. The Mac and cheese was very cheesy and not oily or dry very moist. The catfish was so good had me stop in the middle eating to write this review. It was well seasoned, held its shape and very crispy freshly made and not a fishy taste to it. Our chef Courtney came out to deliver our plates to us and was very polite he was very attentive to us and made sure our experience was enjoyable 10/10. The place was clean and staff were friendly.

Stacey Davis

Google
It was my first time at Cornbread Brooklyn and it was absolutely amazing. The staff were friendly, attentive, and helpful. BUT the FOOD was absolutely DELICIOUS. The food all came out hot, quickly, and intensely flavorful. I truly enjoyed and will be back.

Lisa Lake

Google
This is some of the best soul food I ever had-and I’m from the DC area w/ SC roots. And that would be enough, but the customer service is exceptional. Very friendly folks - particularly Jonathan who was kind enough to move my table closer to a charger - he offered. The wait and cook staff are simply wonderful, as well. But again, they could be mean as hell; the food itself is worth me coming back again and again.

Amelia Carmichael

Google
Fake Soul Food! Potato salad was probably the best and the cornbread did not taste homemade Collards were okay and so was the baked chicken but the turkey wings appears boiled and still came to us tough. The yams appeared to be canned and over sweet The baked Mac was trash For two people I spent $79 And most of the food went into the trash because it was not desirable. The apple cobbler was the most upsetting it was like a cup of stewed apples no crust !!! Think I’m lying? Check the pics won’t ever go back there! Don’t recommend anyone try it. Not even my worst enemy. Only people fooled by this establishment don’t really know what soul food is!!! Did I mention how pissed off zi was that my meat came in boxes that were soggy by the time I got it home! For the amount of money I spent I should have gotten a plastic or foam container not a cheap flimsy box that melts under heat and moisture!! Such a rip off!!!

Michelle G Derrick

Google
Omg the food is amazing, nice clean environment! Definitely a vibe, And their portions are amazing, You come hungry and Hungry and leave we fed! Most definitely will be coming back!

Frugal Cyclist

Google
OVERHYPED Good food + BAD experience! Arrived 12:30 pm, not busy with few patrons. Had high expectations that were not met unfortunately. Good cornbread as the name suggests. Also decent Mac & cheese and collard greens. Enjoyed the fried catfish but it stops here. Menu showed bottled water for $1.50. Somehow I was charged $2.50. Brought it to attention of manager, who insisted it was a misprint. No fault of the establishment and can’t do anything about it. Take it or leave it was the attitude… PROS 1) nice venue 2) good cornbread 3) Malik brought the food to our table CONS 1) average fried chicken 2) average bbq ribs 3) PRICEY 4) management has an indifferent attitude 5) unable to resolve customer issue 6) false advertising (worthy of a consumer affairs complaint). Check receipts

Michael Bauer

Google
We found this place highly rated and gave it a try. It was right off the subway line. The neighborhood was really historic and we enjoyed walking through it. We didn’t realize this is a chain and more like faster food but it was really delicious. The chicken was juicy and crispy skin. The cornbread is more of a cake with sweetness. We had the Mac n cheese and collard greens. Everything was great. My girlfriend and I shared a 3 piece and it was just enough but made us consider if we still wanted a bit more chicken. You will like the food and location. I hear the peach cobbler is great but they were sold out so we couldn’t try it.
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Kalimah H.

Yelp
1st time coming here yesterday and I loved it. My daughter tried it a while back and has been dying to come again. The cornbread was very moist and delicious. The chicken was seasoned to perfection and very crispy. I had the catfish po boy, which was extremely good. I highly recommend this place.
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Aya E.

Yelp
Ordered: 4pc Fried Chicken Meal with 1 side (~$20): mac & cheese side, comes with cornbread 2pc Fried Catfish Meal with 1 side (~$19): candied yams side, comes with cornbread Southern Twang (~$4) Peach Cobbler (~$6) Aya's take: For a place called Cornbread, you would think they have some bomb cornbread? YES, they do! Before I even get to the food, I can't even explain how incredible the cornbread was. It was moist, sweet, slightly crisp on the outside, and pillowy soft on the inside. If you get nothing else, just try the cornbread!! The Fried Chicken & Fried Catfish were both delicious. Nicely fried, not too greasy, and definitely seasoned. We were debating between the catfish and whiting, and without a second thought, the worker told us catfish and I'm so glad she did. It was some of the best I've had. The Mac & Cheese was a bit dry for my taste; the hot sauce helped with that. Similarly, the Candied Yams were a bit too sweet (as expected) but still really delicious. By the time we got around to the Peach Cobbler, I was so full and didn't need that extra sweetness because of the cornbread and candied yams but it was still a good try. The Southern Twang was refreshing but definitely on the sweeter side too. It did complement the fried meals pretty well. Highly recommend!
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Anne C.

Yelp
Delicious! Ordered some food for dine and then went back to order takeout before leaving . I had the breast and wing with sweet potatoes and collard greens. I loved all of it. Can't wait to go back! This was actually the second time I tried it and it was better the second time around.
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Amaka D.

Yelp
I don't remember the last time I gave southern food a 5 star review. It's either the yams fall flat or the Mac isn't good. Yall everything was on point. So delicious!!! And the service was quick Cornbread taste like cake. Not dry at all. Chicken was fried perfectly.
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Jason R.

Yelp
I took my mother to lunch for her birthday and came across Cornbread while searching. Many of my Yelp friends had great things to say, so I ventured here. Upon arrival, I noticed the large outdoor seating outside and a rather large indoor space. As it was our first time here, I was confused about what to get, but the lady was very helpful and patient with me. I ordered the whitting with two sides (Mac and Yams). Fried Chicken (Mac and Collard Greens) for my mother and Fried Chicken (Macaroni) first my daughter. You have the choice of going with one side or two sides with the entree. Also, you can choose between three or four pieces of chicken. The food didn't take too long, but despite being a casual fast food, they bring your order to your table. The food was wonderful-- my mother was a huge fan of the food. I ordered a peach and Apple cobbler to go. I had the Apple cobbler, which I didn't car for too much, but that was okay, since I was happy with my meal side from the dessert. I would definitely recommend this place for a lunch or dinner. Also, I commend the staff because they actually seem to care about the patrons. As I waited for my take/out, I was asked about my thoughts, the food, the experience, and whether it was my first time here, which I appreciated.
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Larissa B.

Yelp
Good place to get cornbread, as the name suggests. Came around 3pm on a Sunday and the place was packeddddd but we were at the end of the rush so by the time we got our food, it cleared up. The line moved fast, but the food took a bit of time to serve. The staff was kind and helpful though. The catfish comes in generous portions as do the sides. The cornbread was good, although a little dry and could do with butter. The apple crumble was too similar to McDonalds and had no texture so I'd skip this.
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Deanna J.

Yelp
I did take out and the food was absolutely delicious. The fried chicken was moist, not greasy. The greens were well seasoned. The potato salad was great, it had relish, which I hate, but it was still so good. The catfish was banging and the cornbread....divine. I'd definitely recommend that you eat here.
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Keshia C.

Yelp
I been dying to try this place and it didn't disappoint. I went with my friend celebrating my birthday. I was surprised how big the place it was and convenient. We ordered our food and it came in 15 minutes and the food was flavorful. I didn't get to finish but I have dinner tonight! Great place to get some southern comfort and enjoy with your or company.
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Mandisa N.

Yelp
Since my last review, I've tried the fried fish which as expected, was delicious. It's well seasoned and crispy. I got it with a side of cabbage and that was good too! Most recently, I finally tried their Mac and cheese. And wow. That stuff is REALLY good.
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Sharon F.

Yelp
My meal was amazing. We decided on the whiting, fried chicken, collards, M&C and the cornbread came with the meals. Fish was hot and flaky. The collards had bits of smoked turkey. The chicken was hot and juicy. M&C creamy. Just what you needed before a show. Oh I forgot to mention the service was amazing too. Our meals were brought to us when ready. The dining room and bathroom place was clean and tidy. Nice music playing from speakers. Thanks for the delicious meal.

Melissa W.

Yelp
I got the fried chicken with two sides (greens and the potatoes salad). It came with cornbread The chicken: 3.5/5. It was just ok. I'd try the turkey or baked chicken next time. It wasn't bad though. Just not good enough for me to waste the calories Potato Salad: 4/5 Great. I like my potato's salad kinda chunky and theirs was a bit mashed up (prob really soft potatoes) but that's just a preference . The flavor is there and I'd order it again. Collard greens 5/5 They use turkey gravy and it's seasoned well! Not bland but not overly salty (tho I know my mom would disagree. She would say it's too salty because "pressure") Cornbread 5/5 On the sweeter side but not like cake sweet. Get some softened salted butter to eat with this. I'd 100% get 2 next time.
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Minah M.

Yelp
Consistently tasty fish and chicken in Crown Heights. I came here on a whim one evening because of the high ratings and reviews. The proteins did no my disappoint. Since then, I've been back 2 times (in about a month). I even find myself craving the flaky lightly fried fish...yummmmmmy. I typically get the catfish and fried chicken wings here. I'm not big on the sides, but if you must, have the yams and the potato salad, and of COURSE the yummy cornbread. The peach cobbler is a tasty dessert option. The place is brightly lit and has two accessible gender neutral restrooms. There is cool Jazz-themed artwork that makes me smile for the acknowledgment, and the staff chirp, "welcome to Cornbreeeeeeeeead" when you come in the front door to let you know they see you and are glad you are here. Thanks for the great customer focused service Omaury. I appreciate you going out of your way to make sure my order was hot and fresh.
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Trina C.

Yelp
Cornbread is official . Friendly staff. Decor.. (3) Prices are approaching (Park Slope) rates. Plenty of Space. Would rethink this loc's concepts. 1. More inviting 2. Offer a rewards Program 3. Have more monthly campaigns 4. Contact me if you're interested in more strategical ideas

Mont W.

Yelp
This restaurant demonstrates a blatant disregard for customers' time and consistently delivers amateurish and unprofessional service. The wait times are consistently long, and what makes it worse is the apparent lack of concern from the staff. I've visited six times, and each time I've had to wait at least 30 minutes for a takeout order. On one occasion, after waiting 40 minutes, I asked for a refund. I was told only the manager could handle refunds, but the manager wasn't there and promised to call me the next day. That call never came. Long wait times and indifferent service are driving customers away. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and makes the necessary improvements. Most recently, after waiting 30 minutes, I was informed that there were outstanding orders that were placed hours before mine. This response made it seem like my wait was insignificant compared to others, which is unacceptable. Update: my order took an hour because they misplaced the associated receipt. Had I not inquired (for a second time near the one hour mark), I would've simply waited until someone realized the issue. I was compelled to speak up when orders after mine were being fulfilled. I should point out that this restaurant has NEVER offered any form of reimbursement or even extra food as a goodwill gesture to show remorse. It's always just empty apologies. Simply bad.
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Jasin S.

Yelp
So a few weeks ago I was in Brooklyn visiting family and decided to stop by cornbread soul in Brooklyn. I have to say the food is amazing.Both the entrées and sides are on point. The location is perfect for anyone traveling by the train and they offer a very cozy environment. However, the service was slow, and there was no sense of urgency. And the reason why I say this is because once the manager was on site, she was able to move the line. I wish I grabbed her name because she was amazing. But this just goes to show you that there was no reason for anyone to wait 45 minutes to an hour for food when she cleared the line in about 20 mins. This is the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.
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Tiff T.

Yelp
Update: LOCATION IS CLOSED I wish I could give better stars, but the food is really not as good as the jersey locations. Thr reason being is that food is mostly canned and you can taste the difference if you had the original food in jersey. The service is fast but the food takes 30 mins
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Alice Z.

Yelp
Food: 4.5/5 | Service: 4/5 | Experience: 3/5 My party of 6 walked in on a Saturday evening, and we had to stand in line for over an hour to order at the counter. There is plenty of seating inside. It did seem like an unusual situation though, but once I reached the counter to order, they told me that they did not have any fried chicken nor fish, which was disappointing. I then waited for around 15 minutes to get my food. I ordered the baked chicken with baked mac and cheese and yams. The meal came with cornbread as well. The flavors of the chicken were really well rounded. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the meat was fall off the bone. However, for some of the bigger pieces, the middle parts were quite dry. The mac and cheese was as expected and so were the yams. The best part of the meal was the cornbread. They do live up to their name; the cornbread was moist and had a golden top, and it was sweetened like with honey. It was hands down the best cornbread I have ever had. Overall, great food and generous portions for a fair price, but my personal experience could have been better.
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Natasha P.

Yelp
Farm to soul really describes this establishment in a nutshell for me! I originally was looking for some soul food in the area and stumbled on this place on yelp. Me and a friend decided to share our two orders. Within the 2 of us, we ordered fried chicken, fried whiting, mac n cheese, yams and potato salad. You order and pay for your food and they give you a # when you sit down. The place was pretty clean and ample sitting for any party size. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. We ordered a Uptown and Souther Twang for drinks. Uptown is a blend of the lemonade and ice tea. Southern Twang is a citrus lemonade. BOTH of them blew me out of the water. It was literally the best lemonade/ice tea I've had in my whole life. 15/10 stars! Now for the food, everything was super tasty literally no complaints. We actually laughed at how fast we were stuffing out faces. Now for the surprise, the cornbread is literally the best cornbread I've ever had. It was insane how soft and moist it was. Now to just visualize how much I enjoyed my food. I came back 24 hours later. I ordered the same thing but this time I had a sample of the apple cobbler, peach cobbler and cornbread stuffing. They all deserve 10/10 stars. The cobblers wasn't too sweet; all it's missing is ice cream.
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Lena R.

Yelp
Cornbreadsoul is located in Brooklyn, NY. It is a fastcasual soul food chain restaurant. Serving farm to table soul food. It is a Black women-owned business that prides in its food, employees and the advancement of its community. The founder of this restaurant was greatly inspired by her grandmother who was both a farmer and a restaurant owner. Cornbreadsoul uses scratch family recipes, local farms and shops along with innovative resources of technology to provide meals that are made with great love and great care. How was it?: Perfect! Soul Food can sometimes be a hit or miss at most restaurants but this restaurant definitely HIT! The fried chicken was crispy, crunchy and well seasoned. The mac and cheese was seasoned as well. The cornbread was to die for! A big slice that was sweet and moist with corn inside. And the atmosphere was so family-oriented. I loved every minute of it

Rajkumar B.

Yelp
Is Mother's Day so we decided to treat our mom to Cornbread Brooklyn. BIG MISTAKE!!! It was an order filled with missing items. The rice shown on the ad plus the cornbread was not sent. The cornbread was squeezed into a bow so they arrived all squashed. Of course there is no accountability with Uber Eats so crickets. No refund. I called the store and the person who answered offered no solutions...only excuses and terrible service. She hurried me off the phone with a 'promise' to return my call. I'm still waiting. This is my LAST patronage of this store. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS BUSINESS. Sad.
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Malik D.

Yelp
Great food but terrible attitudes. The owner is nasty and passed the energy down to their employees as well. I came by on Sunday (4.14) and was met with terrible aggression as i simply grabbed an order I pre ordered online. I was on the phone with a family member who heard it all. They're also pretty expensive for a fried chicken spot.
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Olaedo E.

Yelp
I came here for the 1st time after class with some classmates. There's a lot of seating inside and everything was kept nice and clean. I was so indecisive since everything looked and smelled so yummy. I ended up ordering the 1 piece fried catfish that came with a side. I got the Mac and cheese as my side, and also got a side of the yams. This meal came with cornbread..YUM! I believe everything besides the chicken and waffles comes with a piece of cornbread. The catfish was well seasoned and real crispy on the edges. The Mac and cheese and the yams were also really good as well. I could barely finish my food and ended up taking a doggie bag. This was a great lunch, with even better service! I'll definitely be returning!
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Dwayne C.

Yelp
Been to this location about 5 times and every time I come here even when it's not crowded I always wait a long time for my food. Today will be my last time ever supporting this business. I tried to give it a chance due to it being a black owned business but the service and wait time is ridiculous. I waited an hour for take out and probably would've been longer if I didn't ask for my food. People that ordered after me got their stuff and left before me. Not to mention my 3 orders came up to $75.00
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Hailey S.

Yelp
I'm still looking to find an amazing soul food spot in the city and was hoping I'd hit the jackpot with Cornbread in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY. I ordered the two-piece chicken meal for $13.99 and a lemonade for $3.50. The meal came with a side (I chose mac n cheese) and cornbread, but ironically, they forgot to give me cornbread. Service was friendly and my food was ready in about 10 minutes. The most notable menu item I tried was the mac n cheese. It was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. It was a generous portion size for a side too. The lemonade was also worth mentioning. It was sweet, but not too sweet that it was overbearing, which is just how I like it. Just the right amount of ice too. Unfortunately, the chicken was on the dry side. It had some flavor but was rather bland. I wish I'd been able to try the cornbread too. All in all, it was an average meal. I would be willing to go back and try other items on their menu though! Hot tip: This would be a good spot to meet for larger groups, as there's a lot of space to sit both inside and outside.

Sara L.

Yelp
Went to Cornbread today with the kids and it was delicious. Chicken was Crispy, not soggy or greasy at all and inside it was so juicy. We got mac and cheese and yams and they were good too. The staff was so incredibly helpful and nice. It was a clean and pleasant room with plenty of space, no wait at around 1pm on a Friday. Great place.
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Amanda W.

Yelp
The staff here is helpful and attentive. I ordered the 3 of chicken and candied yam side with the tang drink. My other two friends got the catfish and potato salad w mac and cheese and tang drink. The yellow rice was good too. The decor is homey, giving southern comfort style.
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Jiao L.

Yelp
This is a fast food style place where you seat yourself. Came here with a friend for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and there was lots of seating available. We ordered 4 pieces of fried chicken with a side of Mac and cheese. The chicken was fried to perfection. The outside was crunchy with the inside being tender and juicy. Surprisingly, it didn't feel very greasy like many other places. The corn bread was fluffy, great texture and flavor. The Mac and cheese was okay. Overall, great experience, would recommend!

Edith W.

Yelp
The food was amazing and well seasoned. I had chicken wings potato salad and mac and cheese with cornbread and sweet tea. My friend had whitings candy yams and mac n cheese. Diamond was an amazing waitress made sure our food came to us hot and fast. She doubled back to ensure the food was to our liking. I would definitely come back and try other items.
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Shannon B.

Yelp
1st time eating here the service was A1 Diamond is just that a Gem such a nice lady. The food also A1 the vibe & tone is just comforting. I got the fried chicken, Mac & cheese and collard greens DELICIOUS!!! I will be bringing my whole family back.
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Dayana P.

Yelp
Was visiting NYC from Boston and stumbled across this restaurant on yelp. We found parking right outside which is unusual for NY, but we didn't complain. The restaurant is very trendy with a down home vibe if that makes sense. We ordered fried chicken, yams, and Mac and cheese all were really good. Con: the seating is terrible, but the food is amazing. If you want soul food, eat here.
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jomayra f.

Yelp
Listen here this place is beyond amazing and delicious the food was tasty fresh the chicken crispy very clean the corn bread was so moist every bite was to die for the Mac n cheese yams let's not forget about the peach cobbler was phenomenal i ordered through Uber eats and it was warm arrived in good condition thank you I recommend this place with my eyes closed
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JL H.

Yelp
Ambiance and Service are 5-Star! Food not so much. Canned Black Eyed Peas, decent, only because they added green and red peppers but you could taste them not being freshly made. Big disappointment. Cabbage - NO seasoning at all! Fail and Cabbage is easy! Collards - Had carrots sliced inside and braised done in turkey broth. Edible. Cooked down well but needed MORE love! Must have some type of smoked meat or smoked salt and peppers and onions, otherwise, bland! Mac & Cheese - although the Elbows were not al dente, they weren't too badly overcooked. The Cheddar cheese choice was good but it became grainy, which is usually cheap cheese, especially when there's no Bechamel to melt cheese evenly into. This Baked was "my" type of Mac & Cheese preference but without the graininess. Fried Chicken was decent. Could stand a good Brine first, as it became less flavorful closer to the bone but overall, not too bad. Thigh and Breast stayed juicy all of the way through. The Waffle was standard Belgium-type. Baked Turkey Wings are on steroids, humungous. They were underseasoned and underbaked. Had to take home to add seasonings and bake an additional hour. They do give a nice portion, had 3 large wings. Potato Salad was inedible. Way Too Much cheap mayo, definitely NOT Hellmans or other premium (Duke's, Blue Plate, Sir Kensington, etc.) Has a splatter of frugal relish and no seasoning, mustard nor eggs. The Cornbread tastes like a mix of Jiffy, a Cake Mix and extra Cornmeal. It's VERY sweet, cake-like texture but was again, grainy, which means the batter wasn't mixed well enough. The Apple Cobbler, although we appreciated the al dente apples, meaning, they don't cookdown their fruit, it had that canned gelatin glaze and the crust, which seemed homemade, was undone and ruined it. It was raw! Overall, the Apple Cobbler's flavor wasn't oversweet and apples used were good. Macintosh, Pink Lady or something. (Not Gala or Granny Smiths, softer, milder apples were used.) The "canned" Peach Cobbler only faired better than the Apple because the crust was cooked! It still needed flavor. Barely-to-none of any cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. used. The Peaches were al dente too, which was perfect for us. We understand why Cans are used but they MUST be treated properly, to pull off a real Homemade Cobbler. I know food costs are crazy but if a place takes a "prudent" route with ingredients, they MUST be able to sufficiently hide the bargained depreciation of it all. FLAVOR STILL MUST be met, especially when it comes to Soul Food! Cornbread's has a few locations and a cookie-cutter menu. It shouldn't be hard to put WAY MORE Love & Soul into the food! We were in the neighborhood and had been waiting for a long time for this place to finally open and for our Southern Family, it's a hard pass. It will fit the needs of others, as there's a limited selection of these type of restaurants. It is HARD to find consistently decent Soul Food in NYC!!! Only a handful (Peaches - Brooklyn, Melba's & Amy Ruth's - Harlem..Das it!)
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Cheri G.

Yelp
It's a simple spot . Nice decor. The menu is small and easy to read. When you enter in, you order and can choose to dine in or takeout. I stayed, and we were given a number once you paid. You seat yourself, then someone brings over your food on a tray, and the food is already in a to go box, which is very convenient. I ordered the catfish only, and I truly enjoyed it. Seasoned and fried well but yet still delicate. My brother had the fried whiting, which was also fried lightly and seasoned good with 1 side of collard greens. Those were nice soft with a hint of sweetness . I like my greens to have a bit of vinegar taste; however, I still enjoyed it. Lastly, a cornbread was in the box, and it was good almost tasted like a cake really. The platters were served with 2 packets of damn good quality hot sauce and 2 tartar sauce packets if you're into tartar. I'd order from them again, probably for takeout . If you're looking for a vibe, it isn't that type of place.
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Hip H.

Yelp
The food in this photo is my moms because I was too busy feeding my face... hehe Anywho-everything about this place is phenomenal compared to first time I ate here when they just opened. From the cashier to the dining room server ( Omari ), everyone was so accommodating!! The manager ( guy with braids ) I think, was kind, everyone spoke, said ( hello ) and welcomed us to Cornbread!! Kudos to management or the owners that realized great food is only half of the reason people will continue to patronage your business - the other half is great customer service - those two together makes a very successful establishment! I will be back after my experience today. Thanks Cornbread !!!
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Xenia M.

Yelp
I had a great experience at Cornbread Brooklyn! The service and atmosphere were all lovely. Some of my favorites were the mac and cheese and cornbread -- these are a MUST! I was a bit disappointed with the turkey wings. It didn't taste fresh at all. It almost felt like they were left over from the night before. They give a large portion (3 turkey wings) but was only able to eat one piece bc of the poor taste. Will pass on these for the next time and opt for the chicken or fish instead.
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Claude R.

Yelp
I came even though I was warned not to. Customer service was okay but portion sizes are horrible for the price. Nice corner lot setup for those dining in. Catfish was fried to perfection and hot though only the batter was seasoned and not the fish itself. Cabbage had great flavor but was finished cooking some pieces were still a little tough. Collard greens were seasoned and great. Potato salad though it's missing a dab of yellow mustard still tasted good and enjoyable. Mac and cheese is just okay won't be writing home about it. The yams did thankfully have some cinnamon but are waaaaaay to SWEET. Jermaine ordered when I did and he ordered the 3 piece chicken meal but they looked like drummettes and not legs or thighs. Unfortunately those that said don't go here wins this battle. Chance of the seeing me again are very slim unless I'm walking by. I did get 2 pieces of cornbread 1 for each platter. I ordered catfish with 2 sides and the 3 side platter.
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Elizabeth F.

Yelp
When this place opened, I noticed it whenever I drove in the neighborhood. I've been wanting to try for a while and finally went yesterday. The food was incredible. The service was even better. Everyone was attentive. The space is really beautiful, I love the decor and the vibe was great, I liked the music. Everything I tried was tasty, I can't wait to go back and try everything else on the menu. I have to add that The cabbage was so good!
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Toshonie W.

Yelp
The ambiance is really nice it gives you takeout meshed together with a dine in vibe. Very spacious and low key and black owned female business Which I loved! A nice calm chill vibe. My bff wanted to come here so we did and we had an amazing time the food was delicious! She had fried chicken with Mac and cheese and yams while I had fried catfish , with collard greens and yellow rice. Pro's The portion sizes were enough to eat twice. The food was flavorful The customer service was really good I give them a 5 Staff was pleasant , I asked them to wipe the table down they did happily and even helped us choose what added sides we should get. We also got there lemonade and half half it was very sweet like the down south sweet so proceed with caution if your have high sugar. It was good but needed to be diluted. Overall I loved this place & will be returning very soon! Con's None
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Laura A.

Yelp
I come here so often! I always order online. I don't care for the baked chicken too much. But their catfish is AMAZING! The cornbread... the name speaks for itself! This used to be my ritual place until I learned to take it easy a little. And of course when you walk in they're quick to welcome you inside.
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Kimberly H.

Yelp
WHEN I SAY DISAPPOINTED!!! First my ribs were super cold. So they did replace it. But the food wasn't good at all. I was excited about the apple cobbler but it had no taste. Waste of 60 plus dollars. How you see the picture is how I left it, and threw it in the trash. The only good thing was the Mac & cheese and the drink.
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Elgin B.

Yelp
This place was a pleasant surprise. I was stuck in NYC an extra day due to All the southwest cancellations and decided to get some soul food to soothe my slight disappointment. After being sent off by Cheryl's, who forgot to update their information on closures, my friend and I decided to check out Cornbread Brooklyn! This place smelled so good. As we approached the restaurant, we could tell by the aroma of Cornbread Brooklyn we had made the right choice. All the staff was helpful and welcoming. It's important to note all goods must be ordered at the counter, and the wait staff brings the food to your table. For this first experience, I got fried three-piece chicken with yams, peach cobbler, and mac and cheese with some cabbage. I shared my sides with my friend, who got the classic chicken and waffles. Everything was delicious and seasoned well. I enjoyed eating my sides for leftovers. Overall for the first time, I thought everything was good. The only reason I wouldn't give Cornbread five stars is that it's a lot of competition in the soul food world, and as a person who grew up with it, I have my taste. I think Cornbread is a solid choice m. Every meal comes with cornbread which was also delicious. If you're in the area and looking for some solid soul food, give cornbread a try 4 1/2 out of 5
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JoAnn F.

Yelp
Decided to try this spot out after hearing so many reviews. Let me say the cornbread is delish! Not too salty or sweet. Nice and generous portion. The greens were good. Most places oversalt their collards, that is not the case at this joint. The fried chicken and mac and cheese were decent, but needed a bit more spice/salt. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and will come again.
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Dq C.

Yelp
This place is absolutely disgusting. If this is good food your tastebuds are in hell. Chicken is bland, Mac and cheese takes like butter, no seasoning no nothing, collards are bland, potato salad potatoes aren't cooked so I'm chewing raw potatoes covered in mayo and then let's add a 30 minute wait. I had to nerve to go back for dessert hoping for a different outcome. This location caters to The hipster palates because this bland excuse is absolutely not soul food
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Javone B.

Yelp
Once again it's on. Back again. The food was just as good as when I first went. The cornbread was hot and sweet just like I like it. If you're looking for some 'down home' southern soul food, you can't go wrong here. I'm sure I'll be back again!
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Justine P.

Yelp
Where to start, a sat nite we were hungry for something different, so we looked on Yelp. This place popped up. We drove from suffolk to brooklyn...1 hrs away. We were greeted with a smile and descriptions of food. Every iteBaked MacCandied YamsFried Catfishm we chose was so delicious. The decorations were classy, giving a welcoming ambiance. Another important tidbit was the clean bathroom.. P. S. We're heading back today.
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Solomon W.

Yelp
The corn bread is the best!!!!! The chicken was perfect!!! So many sides to choose from.
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Yvette Y.

Yelp
I will come back to "Cornbread" on Bedford Ave. and Eastern Parkway again and again and AGAIN. I have zero complaints. Everything is amazing!!! Their steaming hot-fried Catfish is excellent. It would be a sin not to mention the Mac n Cheese, Collard Greens & Yams as being amazing. I love their Black Eye Peas so much that I ordered a double portion., Turkey Wings are the best my son has experienced ( outside of the ones his Mama makes ) he says. The Southern Twang is the best along with their Sweet Ice Tea. For the amount of food we got, at the price we paid which is significantly cheaper than other places, and the quality of food, the love and care these owners have, and the pride they take in their food I know for a fact I'll be back. The vibes are unmatched, r&b playing at the perfect level. Even the bathrooms are LIT....Did I already say I'll be back...?The service is impeccable.
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Tracy W.

Yelp
Service - Five stars! Stephanie and the staff were extremely helpful, accommodating, and friendly. Ambiance - Five stars! Casual and clean with plenty of places to sit. Food - Four stars! Our sides (collard greens, yams, and mac & cheese) were all amazing. The catfish sandwich was also good. One star off because the chicken was surprisingly dry for a place that specializes in chicken. I'd come back for the catfish and sides, but not the chicken. Speed - Not so much. We waited longer than expected for our food, but it was worth the wait. If you're in a rush, I'd recommend ordering ahead of arrival.
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Lakisha A.

Yelp
Been hearing about this spot so decided to take mom for a lunch. This food is delish. Period. Drinks are on the too sweet for me side but I loved that they let us taste it first. Everything we had was good! This place could be dangerous for the hips and thighs tho! Not pictured are the yams, peach and apple cobbler! (Mind your business)?
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Raven W.

Yelp
We came inside to place orders for take out. The wait was not too bad. The woman handing out the orders was nice. I got the fried catfish with mac and cheese. My friend got chicken and mac and cheese. The chicken was good but the fish was missing flavor. The fish was fresh. The mac and cheese didn't have any cheese or flavor. The inside of the restaurant is very clean.