Nili

Nili Cafe - Review - New York - The Infatuation

"This recently-opened Middle Eastern cafe in Carroll Gardens (which also happens to be the sister spot of Miss Ada in Fort Greene) now has live jazz on Sunday nights from 5:30-8pm. Stop by for natural wine, beer, sweets, and drinking snacks. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

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"Nili serves a tuna sandwich with wasabi-flavored tobiko and mayo laced with harissa, wrapped in white butcher paper and served on whole grain bread." - Robert Sietsema

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"Three years after opening acclaimed Middle Eastern restaurant Miss Ada, chef and owner Tomer Blechman has opened Nili, a casual counter cafe and coffee shop beside the entrance to the Carroll Street subway station." - Luke Fortney

Jazz Saipin Chomboon

Google

Found this spot while walking around to find vegetarian spot (after came to realize Ugly baby we aimed to dine in has no vegetarian options) Honestly the yummiest Mediterranean spot we have tried in NYC so far. We had hummus bowls with extra mushrooms and the grain bowl with eggplant that were terrific. The pita bread was the best in town, it was super soft and spongy. We took away the babaganoush with pita home and the bread was still so delicious in the morning. Though it was mostly self serve but the staffs were very nice and friendly. Will definitely come back here again

James Hsieh

Google

Had brunch with family and it was delicious!!! I love that they have both indoor outdoor dining area! And they have plenty of seatings. We did the outdoor because the weather was good. The latte I had was good too! I enjoyed their mushroom, egg & cheese pita a lot! It’s like a sandwich! It was like a self-serve place that you need to clean up your table after finishing your meal. There’s one thing I noticed and very appreciated was they use everything bio-degradable, such as the straws! They plate, bowl they offered were not one time use, I truly admired that and supported these contribution! Will visit again!

adri gc

Google

A little gem right outside the subway station! The coffee was fantastic, and the pita breakfast sandwiches were amazing with just the right portions, The staff is very friendly and attentive. The background music set a relaxing vibe that truly added to the experience.

Adam Mims

Google

This place was recommended by a friend, and it also sits right next to the Carroll st. stop on the F & G lines, so I pass by it all the time. Finally went in a got a Chicken Shawarma Hummus bowl, which was excellent. Food was good, space is very nice, staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming and all smiling (but not in that weird zombie way lol). The vibes were great. Great place to take out or eat in. (Didn’t get photos of my food because I downed it so fast!)

Christa

Google

One of the best BLTs I’ve ever had! The thick bacon, the fresh pita, pickled onions, and I think they make their own mayo? Whatever it was, it had a sweetness to it. It was perfect! And the pastries were excellent as well. I personally enjoyed the banana Nutella cake. I will definitely be back to try more!

Joel Cettina

Google

I have been here twice now and this place is an amazing addition to the neighborhood which lives up to Miss Ada’s sterling reputation. These sandwiches were amazing, the coffee excellent and the pastries were great. In my opinion, based on the food I ordered here is the rank of tastiness 1. Bacon egg sandwich 2. Butternut squash sandwich 3. Cheese stick 4. Tuna sandwich 5. Scone.

Youssouf Camara

Google

We had the falafel hummus bowl and an iced tea and loved it. The hummus was so delicious, one of the best that I’ve ever had. The pita was so soft and filling. And the falafel was quite good. Will definitely come back whenever I’m in the area

Alissa Breindel

Google

Portions have become very small. Just ordered the chicken shwarma ($16) and salmon ($27). There was no labneh on the salmon, as we've had in previous orders and is shown in photos. The chicken had minimal hummus and chicken, extremely small portion. Skimpflation is alive and well at Nili. Very disappointing, as Miss Ada is great, but clearly this location is capitalizing on $$, not customers.

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