Lulla's Bakery - Grand Café & Cocktails

Food: I had the campesino sandwich ($20). It was very big which was nice, but perhaps one of the most unbalanced sandwiches I've ever had. It was fatty and sweet to the point where 25% into eating it, I didn't want anymore. It should be half the size and half the price. The first bite was amazing, but every bite after got progressively worse. Venue: gorgeous venue inside and outdoor seating available . Service: order at the counter and sit anywhere. You get your own silverware, glasses from a shared common pile of utensils (I wasn't a fan).

Nice little cocktail bar that seems relatively new to the neighborhood. We didn’t try their food but got two items from their cocktail list since we were waiting for a dinner reservation. They were both good but nothing unique. Would definitely be interested in trying out their food next time around.

Lulla’s Bakery - Grand Café & Cocktails has a charming concept. They market themselves as the first Venezuelan bakery, and during the day, they offer a variety of delicious breads and pastries. The place has a beautiful aesthetic, and the quality of what I tried was very good. However, my experience left much to be desired in terms of availability and service. After 4 p.m., they no longer serve coffee or a large part of the menu, which I found absurd for a place that promotes itself as a bakery & café. To make matters worse, the kitchen closes completely after 5 p.m. I went expecting to enjoy their offerings in the late afternoon and evening, but I was met with very limited options. On the bright side, the girl at the counter was very kind and did her best to handle the situation, explaining what options were still available. It was clear she wanted to help, but these scheduling and availability decisions were out of her hands. I’d love to give them another chance, but I genuinely hope they reconsider their service hours or at least communicate more clearly so customers know what to expect.

obsessed with this bakery and cafe! The vibes are immaculate. The pistachio croissant, Nutella cruffin, and BEC were delicious. The cold brew and iced latte was great as well. I’ll definitely be returning very soon!

The place is beautiful, the coffee is good, the empanadas are excellent. The pastry needs to improve. Be consistent with what's served. The cachito is half empty in this case, sometimes full of ham. The pinita bread is expensive for the portion offered.The ham and cheese crossaint dough was soft. It doesn't taste like a croissant. There's no consistency in the preparation of the pastries. I've come here three times.

Chill and relax atmosphere (compared to nearby Win Son bakery with huge lines and no seating space on a weekend morning) Service was really nice. Space is really spacious and cute. Outside seating too. Order the Campesino. Tasty but huge! Perfect for sharing. Took half home. Coffee was great. Got churros for dessert, they were fine. But I needed a small sweet bite for dessert and they satisfied me. Bottles of water available for those who like having water available!!

The empanadas are AMAZING, make sure you get some. I also liked the arepa - chicken salad avo (make sure u get the cilantro sauce!!), capacha (I find it really interesting), and churros (very soft texture!). The staff is really friendly and nice, love the vibes here as well!

We went in with high expectations after watching a couple of interviews with the owner of Lulla’s Brooklyn (@ivodiaznyc). It seemed like a great bakery with an interesting concept. I’m not Venezuelan, but my Venezuelan friends brought me to try some of their traditional food. There were six of us. The space itself is nice, but unfortunately, our experience didn’t quite live up to what we expected. Service was a bit off, and the food had its highs and lows. What we ordered: We got two matchas, three coffees (Americano, one with milk, and a drip), and a toddy (which was very sweet but fine). For food, we had two fried arepas (beef and chicken), two grilled arepas, a cachapa, four ham and cheese cachitos, a canilla sandwich, a campesino sandwich, the Lulla’s Club, and French toast. Service: The ordering process could have been smoother. The staff seemed a bit disengaged, and at times, it felt like they weren’t really paying attention. It made things a little uncomfortable, but we still left 20% tip on a $187 bill, hoping the food would make up for it. Food: • The fried arepas arrived cold, which was disappointing. The grilled ones were much better, so I’d recommend those instead. • The cachapa was way too salty, which overpowered everything else. • The canilla sandwich lacked flavor, and the cheese inside was unevenly cut, which made it feel a bit carelessly prepared. • The campesino sandwich had too much mustard, very little chicharrón, and barely any pineapple—so the mustard ended up being the dominant flavor. • The cachitos were decent, nothing particularly special. At this point, nothing really stood out, but then we had to wait 45 minutes for the French toast and the Lulla’s Club. • The French toast was good, but honestly, waiting 45 minutes for it just didn’t make sense. • The Lulla’s Club sandwich came with cold fries and was already dry when it got to the table. When we asked for it to be reheated, it was warmed up in a microwave, which unfortunately made the bread rubbery, the lettuce wilted, and the egg overcooked. Final Thoughts: We were really looking forward to trying this place, but the experience didn’t match the expectations. The flavors weren’t quite there, the timing of the dishes was off, and for the price, we expected a bit more. That being said, it’s a nice spot with potential, so hopefully, with some improvements in service and consistency, it can live up to its reputation.

A unique Venezuelan bakery that opened up this year, I think a few months ago? The pastries are a must get. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the pastries. To have access to the entire menu, you'd need to come after 12 noon. "Bites" are available at 7AM, sandwiches at 9AM, and brunch items at 12 noon. I really liked their "Tacon" French Toast. For "bites", the Mandocas and Tequenos are super popular. For coffee or espresso drink, I recommend the Dirty Chicha. It's similar to drinking a Horchata.

We love Casa Ora for dinner, so we had to try this sister spot for brunch. I ordered the brisket and eggs sandwich, served in a soft fluffy bread along with delicious sweet plantains. My wife is Venezuelan and loved her Cachapas; she complimented the flavor of its corn. We stopped by the bakery on our way out and grabbed a few things to go. I ordered two of the muffin shaped croissants filled with guava and cream. The interior design, with its warm orange tones and golden lighting, deserves a nice mention as well. We are glad we came here but can't wait to come back and bring family.

With furniture heavily accented in Paul Rudolph's favorite color, Paprika, this new upmarket Venezuelan cafe is one of the more pleasant locales for wasting away an afternoon in Williamsburg these days. The reason for the 3 star review is really the golfeado, a classic Venezuelan pastry I was excited to try due to the combination of savory flavors from the queso guayanes. Unfortunately the sweet syrup has a slightly chemical aftertaste that made this order a disappointment. The arepa was quite good. The dough could have been a little chewier and less tough, but the combination of fillings including black beans, cheese and avocado was excellent. All of our coffee orders and the French Toast-esque churros were on point as well.

I wanted to like this place more than I did - the atmosphere is lovely, and even the bathrooms are nice. The menu is good, but prices are high - $12 for a golfeado is a sticker shock for any Venezuelan. I don't mind paying if it's good, but sadly it came out too salty - they need to find the right cheese that isn't too salty to mix in with the dough before baking. Definitely isn't as good as Miami's Don Pan or Caracas' Pan 900. And to add insult to injury, the outside ring of the golfeado tasted dry. I wouldn't order this again from here, sadly, until they fix the recipe (and perhaps lower the price until they get it right and make it a coveted item again). I also had the arepa andina, which isn't easy to find, considering it's a very regional thing - being staple type of arepa from the Venezuelan Andes mountains. For me, this one the filling was nice - with the homemade smoked salmon being a nice touch and perhaps a New York twist to the item. However, the arepa andina was a bit too thick to my liking - making it a bit too doughy than it needed to be. If it was thinner, I think this could definitely be a winner. But again, I would not order this again - again, not until they get it right. After trying this one, I'm just at least grateful that there's another Venezuelan place that makes a better one (and at a fraction of the price too) in New York. The parchita juice (passion fruit) was fine. The coffee with "Venezuelan milk" was unusual - I didn't think Venezuelan milk was a thing and then after tasting it, I realized what it was - powdered milk - which is common in Venezuela (at least for some of the Venezuelans not buying Parmalat or other branded milks that was also ubiquitous there). And yes, it's good - and I can see how it's nostalgic - I did enjoy drinking powder milk - the more powder, the merrier. Nice touch to make bougie what really wasn't - I wouldn't ordering it again - and since it is a unique flavor, I can see the appeal and where the praises for it are coming from even it is not something you typically get from a coffee shop in Caracas - at least not that I recall. What really wasn't good here though are the mandocas - thinner and fried lighter than what I'm used to, they're definitely tasty morsels! Not cheap, at $12, but being as tasty as they were, I would order them again. These Venezuelan corn/sweet plantain fritters (oddly referred to as "doughnuts" here) are something I can direct people to order immediately! When I came up to the counter to mention that the pricey golfeado was too salty - she pretty much shrugged and wasn't able to comment or do something or communicate it with the kitchen or manager. I feel that the counter team could use a bit more training in hospitality, but overall staff was friendly, even if they may not be as accommodating. While I was bummed with my initial experience after opening my wallet, I do want to try a few other items at some point to see how they also fare so I may return and will update my review when I do.

I've been wanting to check this place out and I'm in love! The decorations are beautiful! You can grab a coffee and a pastry or enjoy a drink and some bites! The service is fast and the lady at the counter was sweet and courteous! I purchased a few baked goods to go but i look forward to returning for more goodies!

I live around here but always wanted to come in to check the spot. I had a lagar beer and a patacon.. Service was great and the place is really cute. Nice clean bathroom very beautiful decorated. Ambience is great. Will recommend it.

Multi cultural cafe, bakery, and bar. Most prevalent are the bakery and cafe items that you'd find at a South American restaurant fused with the atmosphere from a European all day cafe / bar. There's a gorgeous long white stone bar counter sprawling around the restaurant. Lots of cozy seating with booths, love seats, and comfortable bar stools. It's a comfortable place that meant to lounge around at. I think they're still working out some logistics. There was no host stand or bartender but I anticipate those details to be worked out sooner than later. We ordered a glass of Pinot noir along with a pan de queso, and then we proceeded to grab seats at the bar. The wine glass came out quickly and the pan came out a bit later. Items seemed to price in the lovely atmosphere. Service was polite and the staff kept the place clean.

Love this place. First tried take out and then this weekend sat for brunch with my family. Cachapa is delicious along with the croissants, Campesino sandwich with the pineapple chutney is delicious along with the espresso martinis which are less sweet but it was perfect since we had a couple sweet pastries like the Nutella cruffin. The only thing I wish is that we had been given a last call for food and beverages. The place closes at 5pm but at 4:35pm we tried to order a dirty chicha and a lady not our server said the staff was already cleaning up so it wasn't possible to have any coffee drinks. Thankfully when we asked our server Jolie about it she surprised us with the beverage soon after. Jolie was very sweet. We will definitely be back.

Two Venezuelan friends being happy tasting Venezuelan food... we really loved the place, the ambience, the service and the food. Next time we'll try cachitos and golfeados

My boyfriend and I (both Venezuelan) came to this place with high expectations, they unfortunately were not met. We tried the cachapa and it was too salty it didn't taste like Venezuelan cachapa at all, the cachitos need work, they were too doughy like a comment here said. Coffee and cold toddy were really good but overall they could improve their recipes especially for the price they are charging. Their employees were really nice though! And the place has a nice atmosphere, I'm hoping they improve.

I'm Venezuelan. I came with high expectations, but unfortunately, it's nothing like authentic Venezuelan cuisine. The cachito dough is definitely not the best; it doesn't taste like cachito at all. The cachapa isn't good at all. If they want to sell Venezuelan food, they should hire Venezuelan cooks. I think they want to Americanize the food, but don't call it "Venezuelan" because it isn't. The empanadas are Colombian, not Venezuelan. In short, the food is disappointing and prices are insine. The place is very beautiful, but the food isn't the best. Besides, I'm just giving tips, and the entire service is self-service. You literally have to fetch your water, your cutlery, absolutely everything. They have a very beautiful place that they could use to its full potential, but they definitely need to improve the food.

Brand new spot. The weekends are super busy! Make sure you are ready to wait. The food is superb! The cachitos are the winners! They are still tweaking their service but kudos to them the place is beautiful and they have something amazing brewing! Definitely worth the trip! I believe this place is going to become a must do in NYC! Keep it up!

Excellent coffee, great service and a beautiful place to sit and work. I keep going back.

Food presentation and taste pretty good, The Empanadas with the cilantro sauce was the best with the café con leche with back home taste! BUT everything was cold, the place was Packed, I waited a pretty long time for everything, my coffee, my food. Only 2 waitresses and the place was Full capacity but they were really nice. Place is Pretty, Nice vibe. I will wait a little to give it a second try