Maya Congee Cafe

"Maya Congee Cafe offers playful interpretations of congee inside a colorful general store that highlights a variety of Asian pantry staples that are otherwise hard to find in the neighborhood. The menu features generous bowls of congee made from a mixture of jasmine rice, brown rice, and quinoa. Several vegetarian congees are available, including one made with peanuts and sambal." - Eater Staff

"In 2017, Layla Chen took over the sandwich shop Bed-Stuy Provisions and slowly transformed it into Maya Congee Café (563 Gates Ave.), named for her now five-year-old daughter." - Hannah Goldfield

"Part-general store, part-cafe, this colorful Bed-Stuy business is one of our all-time favorites in the neighborhood. Owner Layla Chen puts her own spin on the breakfast staple with a congee made with quinoa and jasmine rice. The Wake Me Up version — with pork, avocado, and cheese — will motivate you to get out of bed even on the hardest mornings." - Emma Orlow, Urvija Banerji

"Maya in Bed-Stuy is a general store and cafe specializing in congee, a rarity in the area. The 'Wake Me Up' congee, priced at $10.50, includes spicy pork, avocado, smoked cheese, and a jammy egg. Owner Layla Chen collaborates with Matthew Tilden to create filling congee meals using jasmine and brown rice blends with quinoa and dates." - Eater Staff

"A blend of jasmine and brown rice, quinoa, and dates are used to make Maya’s silky congee. The porridge bowls come with all sorts of toppings, including an all-vegan combination of shaved broccoli and cabbage for crunch, savory fried shallots, salted peanuts, and a spicy turmeric salsa." - Emily J. Wilson