Brooklyn, NY

Brawta Caribbean Cafe
DESCRIPTION: a long-time cafe

CUISINE: Jamaican
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu Noon-11p, Fri-Sat Noon-11:30p, Sun Noon-10:30p
ADDRESS: 347 Atlantic Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near A, C & G subway lines
PHONE: 718-855-5515
WEBSITE: none

Madiba
DESCRIPTION: South African restaurant and shebeen (beer bar); their specialties are garlic-flavored Oxtail Stew Calamari, Tristan Lobster Tail, Prawns Peri-Peri, Durban Bunny Chow, Spare Ribs, Chicken Livers Peri-Peri, and Jenny's Malva Pudding; good food plus music that plays late into the night, has made it a Fort Greene community magnet

CUISINE: South African
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11-12p, Fri-Sat 11a-2a
ADDRESS: 195 DeKalb Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near C & G subway lines
PHONE: 718-855-9190

WEBSITE: http://www.madibarestaurant.com

Mike's International Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: diner; they try to accommodate breakfast lunch, dinner and kiddie meals

CUISINE: Caribbean

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 552 Flatbush Ave

TRANSIT: n.a.
PHONE: n.a.

WEBSITE: none

The Lab
DESCRIPTION: Jazz club known for after Jazz work sets on Thursday and Saturday night Disco

CUISINE: Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-5p & Fri & Sat Disco 10p-4a
ADDRESS: 1428 Fulton Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near C subway line
PHONE: 718-773-1760

WEBSITE: none

CakeMan Raven
DESCRIPTION: Bakery-restaurant; Raven Patrick De'Sean Dennis, III a lifelong baker who attracts many celebrity clients

CUISINE: Desserts; specialties including wedding cakes, Red Velvet Cake, 7-Up Cake, Chocolate Chocolate Layer Cake and Sweet Potato Pie
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 9a-7p

ADDRESS: 708-A Fulton Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near C subway line
PHONE: 718-694-2253
WEBSITE: http://www.cakemanraven.com

Sugarhill's Supper Club
DESCRIPTION: restaurant with local name jazz bands featured in a relaxing atmosphere

CUISINE: Soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: $10 for club only
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed, 10a-7p, Thu 8a-10p, Fri-Sun 24 hours
ADDRESS: 609-615 DeKalb Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near G subway line
PHONE: 718-797-1727

WEBSITE: none

Joloff Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: diner

CUISINE: Senegalese/West African

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: daily noon-11p
ADDRESS: 930 Fulton Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near C subway line
PHONE: 718-636-4011

WEBSITE: http://joloffrestaurant.com

Kuer N'Deye
DESCRIPTION: diner restaurant with modest prices

CUISINE: Senegalese meets Soul Food; also has an extensive veggie menu

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 737 Fulton Street

TRANSIT: n.a.
PHONE: n.a.

WEBSITE: none

Mobay Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: diner-to-upscale restaurant that is usually a favorite in the Fort Greene district

CUISINE: Jamaican cuisine

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11a-10p, Thu-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 1p-10p
ADDRESS: 112 De Kalb Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near B, M, Q, R subway lines
PHONE: 718 246-2800
WEBSITE: http://www.mobayrestaurant.com

Essence Bar & Restaurant

DESCRIPTION: restaurant and bar

CUISINE: soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: 5p-3a
ADDRESS: 1662 Atlantic Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near A & C subway lines
PHONE: 718-467-3300

WEBSITE: http://essencebar.com

Brooklyn Moon Cafe

DESCRIPTION: coffehouse and bistro that occasionally features poetry

CUISINE: Soul Food, coffee and tea; no one complains about the food, but there are other issues

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 11:30a-12p
ADDRESS: 747 Fulton Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near C subway line
PHONE: 718-855-7149

WEBSITE: none

Junior’s Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Landmark cafe known for overstuffed deli sandwiches and world famous cheesecake

CUISINE: deli

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 6:30a-12:30a, Fri-Sat 6:30a-2a
ADDRESS: 386 Flatbush Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near B, M, Q, R subway lines
PHONE: 718-852-5257

WEBSITE: http://www.juniorscheesecake.com

Ruthie’s Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: neighborhood diner; seats 18

CUISINE: Soul Food and Barbeque

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat Noon-11p
ADDRESS: 96 DeKalb Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near B, M, Q, R subway lines
PHONE: 718-246-5189

WEBSITE: coming

Sista’s Place
DESCRIPTION: diner; features jazz, poetry and an African Farmers Market on Saturday

CUISINE: Coffee, tea, juices

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes for special events
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 456 Nostrand Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near A & C subway line
PHONE: 718-398-1766

WEBSITE: http://www.sistasplace.org

Kombit
DESCRIPTION: diner; low prices

CUISINE: Haitian; chances are, you won't complain about taste

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 4:30p-10:30p, Fri-Sat 4p-11p, Sun 2:30p-10:30p
ADDRESS: 279 Flatbush Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near B & Q subway lines
PHONE: 718-399-2000

WEBSITE: none

Nio's Trinidad Roti Shack
DESCRIPTION: diner

CUISINE: Caribbean

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 8a-7p

ADDRESS: 2702 Church Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: near 2 & 5 subway lines
PHONE: 718-287-9848

WEBSITE: none