Noorman’s Kil

i’m surprised to see how many stars this place has. i was excited for the grilled cheese only to get very stale bread with almost no cheese. i was with a big group of people. one of my friends asked for a piece of cheese only to be told all the sandwiches are already made in the fridge. the bartenders are VERY slow even though the bar is empty. the drinks are so watered down i couldn’t believe there was alcohol in them. also watch out because the guy bartender tried to overcharge me several times! there was a lady bartender who was so sweet and a guy bartender. the guy was awful. seemed so miserable that he had to crawl out of his mothers basement for his job. couldn’t wait to slither back there to his ps4. the bar backs were also incredible. maybe the miserable guy is the owners cousin? the backyard is great but i won’t be back. the bar was dead other than us so hopefully it will close soon and something better will open

Well the grilled cheese was a smidge over done, but after a few sips of bourbon everything was just nice. Laid back place if you wanted to pass through with some friends. Nice outdoor area but quickly packed

Cool bar in billyburg with an extended whiskey selection and an outdoor patio in the back.
NK is known for their «grilled cheese» selection, but I found it to be pretty shitty. My friends and I ordered the Vernice, which was mostly bread with a swipe of chocolate on one side and raspberry jam on the other, and the Betsy, also mostly bread, missing the fruit preserves, and so much thyme that it tasted moldy. If you’re drunk and just need bread, do it — but if you’re actually looking for a good grilled cheese, take a hard pass.
Patio is nice, but lots of smokers.

My absolute favorite spot in the area. Amazing whiskey, grilled cheese, great beer, back yard. Just all the good things!

Whisky and grilled cheese — what could be better? The beer selections here are also well-​priced and worth checking it out. If you’re lucky enough to be here on a sunny day, don’t miss the comfortably quaint backyard area. This place is perfect for a date, friendly night out, or just for a solo drink after a hard day’s work (you’ve earned it).

I’ve been a fan of Noorman’s since they opened but I haven’t been here in ages and I was pleasantly surprised to see it hadn’t changed at all from when I last remember visiting. It has a bit of the dive bar vibe which I totally love but the most comprehensive collection of brown liquors that could rival some of their ritsier competition in the Manhattan. They even had a startling array of Japanese whiskeys (all the rage these days). But for those of us who can’t hold our (brown) liquor they also provide beers (classics like Narragansett) and some killer grilled cheese.
It’s a nice neighborhood spot.

Grilled cheese + whiskey, what more can you ask for, and can’t wait to use the backyard in the summer! Have been here earlier in the night and also at the end of the night on the way home, in every scenario this is a great bar.

WHISKEY!
A few friends and myself came here late this past Tuesday, and I can’t believe that having had lived LITERALLY 2 blocks away not even a year ago, I’d never stopped by.
They have an incredible selection of whiskies, from multiple variations of scotch to ryes and bourbons. As someone who has always stuck to bourbons and feeling the setting was perfect, I decided to try scotch. Embarrassing as it is to admit, especially as a bartender, I’ve never really tried scotch.
The bartender (COMPLETELY spacing on his name) was awesome at suggesting Ledaig 10 year, a wonderful scotch that possessed the smokiness I was curious about yet was not too overwhelming for my inexperienced, bourbon-​accustomed palate. He was just consistently great the entire evening, friendly and knowledgable and didn’t rush us out even though it was a slow Tuesday night and we were probably the last few people in there.
I need to come back soon to try the grilled cheese I could smell being made right behind the bar, and to try more scotch!

Also known as the whiskey and grilled cheese bar.
Sure, this place has over 300 varieties of whiskey and a rustic environment (plus an outdoor patio for when the weather is warm). And yes, they make grilled cheeses so sophisticated they could have a stand in Smörgåsbord and make quite a killing.
But I also appreciate how this place makes whiskey approachable. The menus are extensive but well written. And if you’re not feeling like making such a such decision, a pickleback + whiskey shot or a whiskey and a select craft beer are always options.

Sweet God of the grilled cheeses, I have found you. This place is the heaven of sandwiches, specifically grilled cheeses. I had some kind of Nutella, ricotta, raspberry jam grilled cheese and it blew me away that I can barely describe it. The food is great and the menu has everything you are looking for on it. The service was incredible, despite the bar being packed wall to wall. Even though everyone was ordering, myself and my friend got our food and drinks fast and everything was delicious.
The bartenders know what they are doing and how to make a great drink. They’re got a nice selection of beers and whiskey and can recommend a great drink to go with your specific sandwich, some combinations I would’ve never thought of. But please, do yourself a favor and get food when you go here and make it a grilled cheese. There are several to choose from, but you will be missing out if you don’t order food. There is no other grilled cheese you are going to get that is better than here.

Grill cheese was not good maybe it would have helped if I wasn’t sober but it felt like a waste of $ 7. To top it all off there was a hair on my plate which meant I didn’t even get to eat the other half because I was so disgusted/​disturbed. Yuck!

A little bit of «Salona» in my life, a little bit of «Karen» by my side
A little bit of «Vernice» is all I need, a little bit of «Jane» is what I see.
The lyrics to Mambo no 5 from 1999? Nooo silly. Those are some of the incredible grilled cheese options available at Noorman’s Kil. I personally recommend the «Karen». It’s the adult version of the grilled cheese your mom made you growing up. Same feels, but now you can wash it down with whiskey.

Owner is awesome and very knowledgeable about what to drink!
Grilled cheeses are all AWESOME!

The perfect date spot
relaxed, affordable and
Sexy– will go back

This is one of the best bars in NYC, hands down, because it combines all of my favorite things — brown liquor and grilled cheese sandwiches, I’ve been here for all occasions: birthday parties, date nights, solo drinking, etc. and it always works for whatever the occasion. I just found out last night that they actually have an awesome outdoor area so it’s fantastic for hanging out in the summertime. Also, they do a happy hour where the grilled cheeses are $ 5 until 8pm and they will usually have some kind of pickleback deal.
The only issue is that all these factors add up to a dangerous night out. But I suppose I can’t take off stars for my own recklessness.

If you’ve read my reviews, you know
I don’t give two f**** going out solo.
I’m my best company. If you can’t enjoy your own company, you won’t enjoy anybody else’s.
This place fits that motto to a T. Came here after being across the street with a former co-​worker. It was raining cats and dogs.
Looked at the Unilocal bookmarks and boom… next spot.
This place is absolute money.
Cheese sandwiches for $ 6 – 7, and artisan at that? Amazing…
Would absolutely-​definitely come back here.
I’m not giving a description.
You need to haul @$$ here and figure it out for yourself.
Case closed.

I suppose it was only a matter of time, but I lost my pickleback virginity here a few weekends ago.
I was visiting friends for the weekend and we had checked out a few other bars in the area before heading here for drinks and grilled cheese. I liked the vibe of the place, it’s very classic and I can imagine it would be great for a casual cocktail with friends or maybe happy hour. Being late on a Saturday night, it was pretty crowded, but we had no trouble getting quick service at the bar. Two of my friends ordered grilled cheese. I had a bite of each – I wish I had gotten my own as both were delicious. Can’t really say too much based on those bites, but people seem to live for these sandwiches!
We got a round of picklebacks and I’m not sure how I lived before trying them. I LOVE pickles (too much probably) but I was always a little unsure of this pairing. Well, I was clearly wrong. The combination is wonderful, and apparently the brine is from pickles made locally (or maybe in-​house?) which was cool.
I would definitely go back here on my next visit for a late night grilled cheese!

Probably my favorite place to go in Bushwick. Decent selection of draft beers, but the highlight is of course the whiskey and bourbon list. Great bartenders, quick service. Layout is nice with a long bar that prevents pile-​up and a decently sized outdoor area. Plenty of seating inside as well, including those two great little window nooks at the front.
Grilled cheese is great for drunk snacking, and they also make one of the best moscow mules in the city. Can’t recommend enough.

I love Noormans and Jake is PERFECT.
The grilled cheese sandwiches are cool but there’s an off menu option called «pickle plate»; it’s a grilled cheese on sourdough without the cheese, extra pickles and no bread. I love those pickles.
They also serve alcohols… whiskey and hot toddy’s. They do not have pina coladas or frozen margaritas. This is an adult establishment.

This place makes me wonder about all the failed business models out there. What are you people doing? Just serve things that people like, and make them good.*
You know what’s good? Whiskey. Also, grilled cheese.
Good work, Noorman’s Kil.
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*I realize running a small business is very difficult, and I don’t mean to trivialize the struggle. But there are places out there that make it seem so simple, and other places that make such questionable decisions.