Emeline’s

Chicken and blueberry waffles were fantastic. Very pleasant staff.

Dear Emilines,
I know that you are currently undergoing renovations. I respect it and I selfishly would like to request that you hurry the process because I miss you!
With that being said, everything on the menu is deliciously prepared with love. The energy in the restaurant gave me exactly what I needed. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place because consistently I enjoy good food, good service, good conversation, smiles and I walk home with a full content belly.
Love, Tatiana

What a great gem in bedstuy!
First off, pleasant wait staff, nice outdoor seating and quick service.
Secondly, the BEST coconut French toast with citrus Vanilla syrup my boyfriend and I have ever tasted. Mouth Orgasms were had by all.
I also had the curried potato salad with two eggs on top. Very flavorful and large portion. I would say to go a little lighter on the dressing but it was delicious.
My boyfriend had the two eggs, cooked perfectly, crispy thick cut bacon and two home made biscuits.
All around DELICIOUS brunch.

From the moment we walked into Emeline’s we were punched in the face with the amazing scent of a home cooked meal, topped with the warm morning greeting from the staff.
Needless to say this is my new favorite Brooklyn eatery.
Order the Chicken & Waffles … You can thank me later

I visited about a week ago for the first time with my sister. I’ve never heard of the restaurant before, but was close by and hungry, so we decided to try it out. The staff was very friendly and personable. We went on a Saturday and brunch was served until around 5pm, I think, which I thought was cool, since it seems like most places stop serving brunch way earlier.
We ordered the crab cakes and home fries and expected to get 1 small lump of crab and a small amount of home fries. Instead, we got 2 huge crab cakes, side salad, and (in my opinion) the best tasting home fries with peppers I ever had. And all for like $ 15 bucks.
The place is kid friendly with paper and crayons on each table, and I believe they also have events for kids there, though nothing was happening at the time we went. The restaurant is clean and spacious, and the atmosphere was very cozy. Conversations buzzed around us at a comfortable level, so I did not have to «shout-​talk», nor did I feel the need to whisper. The rest of menu looked appetizing. The waitresses and waiters were kind and courteous, and we never felt rushed to finish our meal and leave. It’s a family owned establishment and we got some of the history from our waitress. There’s also a nice sized seating area outside. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here and I’m looking forward to going back often.
Side note: I got the rest of my (and my sister’s) home fries to go, put them in the fridge, and the next day, they were STILL so. freaking. tasty!

Very bright open happy space. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The live music was just the right atmosphere. I found that the brunch menu was a touch limited but whatever I ate or tasted was wonderful. (The two eggs any style platter and the coconut french toast were AMAZING!!!) I will definitely be returning!

This place is absolutely amazing!!! Went here for brunch on Saturday with my best friend and her daughter and it’s the most pleasant atmosphere ever. The staff is wonderful and the food is absolutely amazing!!! I had the coconut French toast with sausage and it was to die for!!! Going back again soon!

I’m giving a 1 star on the food the service was cool. I ordered two basic meals egg and cheese and buttermilk pancakes. I received eggs with too much pepper and the pancakes tats like a whole bunch of cinnamon and it wasn’t cooked all the way. Will I return I don’t think so. That was basic things that couldn’t be executed

The food is good! I had a bacon kale and tomato sandwich and it slayed.
I don’t have the patience to eat here though. You know that sinking feeling when you look around and realize that everyone who came in after you already has their food? And then you ask the person at the counter to check on your order and the chef hasn’t started yet? That just happened to me, and it sucked.

I really liked Emilines especially how I get to draw on the tables. We ordered chicken and waffles and turkey burger. The burger was seasoned and delicious the chicken from the chicken and waffles wasn’t all the rave but the waffles were amazing. I’d definitely return in the near future but my only reason for not giving them 5 stars were those little cups of juice. I’m not a child I need more juice!

Love this place! I have been living in the neighborhood for a while and I have been craving a local owned mom and pop diner.
Emeline’s story is rich with the history of a family who have been in BedStuy for generations. Great service, Great atmosphere and delicious home style food. They will welcome you like you are a part of their family.

I give Emeline’s a strong 3.5. Very cozy establishment that may not be able to accommodate its guest the more popular they become and if they start to sell alcohol. While waiting I watched several people of all ages and ethnicities pop in to check out the excitement as the band sat at the window. The food was good but our waitress needed a little help. She was a little forgetful and was not well versed on what we needed at our table — that’s pretty much the basics of serving that will quickly annoy a customer.
The greens (salad) was very tasty and lightly flavored. You can tell the ingredients of the food are fresh and distinctly crafted. The floor plan is an open set up that gives it a commune feeling while the large windows invite the sunlight in.
I would definitely come back but with a smaller party. My party of 5 took a while to be seated, and there is nothing worse that watching folks that arrive after you cheerfully walk to a table while your stomach grumbles in anger grrrrr. I am very proud that this business is thriving, Bed Stuy «do-​ing» and far from dying!

Great Service
THEY HAVE TURKEY BACON
pancakes yummy
Fried chicken and waffles (yummy)
I honestly like them waaaaay better than the last 4 visits to Peaches down the block.
Walked by a few times … Finally decided to try it. Well worth it!

Wowowowowow,
I’m gushing over here.
This place is on point every step of the way.
It’s a family run business, complete with the family tree painted on the wall to the pictures of days past. I felt like a tiny part of the family while I was there.
My bro and I split lots of delicious goodies:
Blueberry pancakes with apple compote
Spinach & mushroom omelet (with yummy peppers onions and cheese that were a pleasant surprise)
Sides of bacon, sausage, home fries and biscuits
I can’t believe how perfect the flavors and textures were. The bacon had a perfect crisp without being overcooked, the omelet was fluffy, even the side green salad had fresh, shredded purple cabbage that had its own original flavor that came through.
The waitstaff, (T.T.) was friendly, smiley and delivered just the right amount of attention. (Thank you for boxing up our food for us!)
I felt so at home. Thanks for a great breakfast, Emeline’s!

Food: The breakfast was delicious. I had chicken and waffles and my wife had a western omelette with a biscuit. I was very impressed with the flavors of both and would particularly recommend the chicken and waffles.
Service: I would not disagree with most of what has already been stated on here w/​r/​t the service. I would recommend to potential diners that they not try to hop in and hop out of Emeline’s — plan for a leisurely meal — there’s a sign on the wall about good things taking time – in this case I would agree: definitely worth checking out but not if you have a plane to catch.

I really enjoyed my meal. I had the Buttermilk pancakes with Pork Bacon.
It was great. My only problem was the service. It took the waitress ten mins for us to get menus. Then I asked for hot syrup and butter. That took another five mins. The waitress was very kind, but also slow. I excited to learn that it is a family owned restaurant. You don’t find many of those in Brooklyn any more. Also they are African American.
They crowd was mixed which I also liked.
I would go back again and again.
They also have live music…

This is a tuff review, because as soon as I walked past this place I wanted to LOVE it.
Off the bat, you should know that there is no adult beverages here and it usually has a lot of kids in strollers parked at tables.
The interior is basic, nothing special. But, somehow, in this large rectangular space, coziness still oozes from here.
I love southern comfort food. I grew up eating it because my mother was a horrible cook, so my friend’s mom took pity on me and pretty much fed me until my early 20s. She was from Mississippi. Now, that doesn’t make me an authority, but it does give me a point of view.
When I go to a restaurant, it’s because I can’t make the dishes as good as they can. Whether it’s McDonald’s or Peter Luger, the dishes have to be something I either can’t be bothered with or can’t replicate. I have been here twice now.
Food:
The coconut french toast is very good. I love coconut and I can eat this everyday. I don’t make french toast. +
The waffles arent super crunchy. It’s tasty enough and you get a nice portion. It’s better then diner waffles, but not by much. I can’t be bothered with making waffles. +
The fried chicken is very, very average. I’ve had it twice now and it’s been overcooked and a tad greasy each time. It wasn’t on the bone and came in strips. Really? If I wanted that, I’d go to Williamsburg. It’s also not seasoned very well. I can make better tasting fried chicken in my own kitchen. -
The grits were good. Buttery and silky smooth. I can’t be bothered making grits, so I give it a thumbs up. +
The service and vibe:
Very attentive and friendly staff. That said, the food is very slow to get to your table. Patience is key here, so don’t come here if you are in a rush. You feel like you are in someone’s home. I love that and it’s a hard thing to do. +
In the end, is it better then the food at Peaches down the street? It’s apples and oranges. Judging from the chicken and waffles, no; but, you can’t judge an entire restauant on this dish. It’s for families with kids and older people who don’t want adult beverages with their meal. It’s a warmer/​cozy diner type of place; they are making classics with a slight twist, but not reinventing it. If you don’t need an adult drink with your meal and are looking for a decent breakfast place, this is it. Have that in your mindset before coming here and you will be ok.

I should have been the first to review this place, but alas. I first stopped in months ago when a neighborhood friend was going to eat there. I found the service to be really genial then and it remains so. I’ve only ever gotten breakfast and/​or brunch here, and both are very worthwhile. I can only comment on the omelets then, as well as the potatoes, salad, and the like, all of which are pretty tasty; the sweetie ordered the Chicken n’ Belgian Waffles and she ate ‘em up!
Perhaps what I like best is the charm. At Sunday brunch they provide these mini-​biscuits and honey… what a great touch. I realized on my last visit that it feels like an authentic southern restaurant, with a touch of NYC style. Its relaxed in here, a bit serene, and even when somewhat full not hectic like their neighbor down the street. I love that.

I’ve been wanting to visit Emeline’s for some time now and I’m glad I did. Overall, the experience was a good 4. However, I was not happy with my salmon croquette. Now let me clarify. For someone else they would think it was delicious, I on the other hand will not order it again. I’m from Chicago and most people in Chicago cook like they’re from the south… with pure soul. Not to say that my croquette lacked soul but it was very low on the soul list. I prefer a croquette that is shaped like a patty, rolled in cornmeal and fried hard — DELISH!!! Instead it was beautifully presented, the shape of a molten cake and unfortunately rolled in bread crumbs. Not the type of salmon croquette I’m used to. It kind of reminds me of the difference between ‘stuffing’ and ‘dressing’; from where I’m from we do cornbread dressing. With that being said many people might enjoy it.
Overall, a great experience and I will totally return, especially if they do BYOB for brunch. I just won’t have the croquette.

My first time here and they just gained a new customer…
I ordered the salmon croquettes with a side of homefries, biscuits and a fresh garden salad infused with kale. OMG best choice everrrrrrr. But, before I rant about the food let me discuss the ambiance and staff. Absolutely clean and great smelling restaurant. I am always skeptical about a place that isn’t kept well and in here, I had no issues here. This place was sparkling clean.
Next, the very pleasant and well groomed staff members added a great touch to the place so I was automatically sold.
I placed my order over the phone so I came to pick it up and head back to work. Upon arrival it was well packaged and waiting at the counter. With a smooth transition, I paid and headed out.
Now for the taste… the salmon croquette was DELICIOUS and so tasty. A true southern cuisine in Brooklyn… Well cooked to perfection and placed next to a fresh garden salad with a surprise serving of kale yummmy. I’m not sure what the sauce was on the side but it added an additional flavor to the dish. The homefries were wonderful and the biscuits were buttery and soft.
I’m so ready to return here again and try something else