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Golda

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Middle eastern restaurant

Intimate spot for breakfast pastries, Middle Eastern cafe items & vivid drinks in a chic space. People often mention coffee, good, sandwich, breakfast, order, items, chicken, bread, fried, nice,


Address

504 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Website

goldakitchen.com

Contact

(718) 484-7065

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (337 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (16) good (14) sandwich (13) breakfast (10) order (9) items (9) chicken (9) bread (9) fried (7) nice (6)
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  • 1/5 Hasegawa M. 1 year ago on Google
    Super rude stuff especially the blonde girl. She was so mean and racist. I definitely ordered a latte but she was treating me like I didn’t pay for it. I asked the girl you can check my order and she said “oh yeah if I have time I would def do that. “ what happened to you?! Why are you so angry and working? So crazy. I would never want to get that weird energy. Never go back
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mona Y. 2 years ago on Google
    So much more than what I expected. Had trouble deciding what I wanted, so I got 2 very different items. The labneh parfait is incredible with the honey vanilla yogurt and the fresh berry compote and house made granola..ah! So good,I would go back for that 100%. Also, the fried chicken sandwich is unreal, different from popeyes or shake shack or even chil fil a. They use the fluffiest bread and add the most delicious sauce, along with some steamed cabbage to keep it balanced... highly recommend!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will H. 5 years ago on Google • 172 reviews
    So excellent, truly. Very dedicated to their coffee with mindful preparation, amazing ceramics from a local producer, and such a pleasant and thoughtful design. Very high attention to detail, a place for community and conversations. I didn't even try their food offerings which looked stellar, people eating next to me had effusive praise. The owner is hands on. So pleased!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aja B. 5 months ago on Google • 732 reviews
    Cute little cafe/coffee spot. While the decor inside is really nice, I do feel like they could refresh it a bit, and maybe not cram as many tables and barstools. My avocado toast with squash and chili crisp was so good. The breakfast plate was good, but the potatoes were a bit over spiced. The pancakes don’t have much visual appeal and were too sweet already pre drenched in syrup
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luay A. 4 years ago on Google • 57 reviews
    I loved the Restaurant, it had nice atmosphere and the food was definitely delicious. When you get there try to get their cheese Danish. Personally it was better than the rest. I got the breakfast sandwich and my gf got some eggplant with eggs and bread. It was pretty tasty. The breakfast sandwich was tasty and it did fill me up to be honest.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Doraemon 4 years ago on Google
    An tiny cozy all-day Mediterranean eatery with nicely presented yummy food and Mediterranean inspired beverage. We enjoyed the cauliflower dish. Tabbouleh salad was simply great with vinegar dressing. They are serving coffee beans from Parlor roastery and often change the food menu too.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 gigi j. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the breakfast plate because I’m basic but the plate was everything but basic. One of the best scrambled eggs, the spiced potatoes were wow. 10/10
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam D. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently made my second visit to Golda to have the Shakshouka my friend raved to me about. The egg was perfectly runny, the creamy lebneh balanced out the hot tangy sauce, and the bread for dipping had the most satisfying crunch. I previously had the (huge) sausage, egg, and cheese. If you’re expecting a bodega roll, think again. It’s at least twice as big, juicy, and the sausage has a really tingly blend of spices. The soft potato roll really elevated it for me. I’ll definitely be back to try more - the coffee is always excellent and served fast. The atmosphere is cozy and full of light. I’m giving five stars and I highly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 b 1 year ago on Google
    calling them out for overpriced very underwhelming food. zero mint flavor in the mint soda. suuuper dry chicken sandwich, also mostly breading & bun. sad for $18 :( if you’re gonna gentrify then at least taste good ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thom F. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best coffee and breakfast/lunch spots in the area! The coffee is phenomenal - the pastries are homemade and typically have unique flavor combinations. Food is high quality and they use fresh ingredients. The space itself is beautifully designed - fresh and light filled. Highly recommend to anyone!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Maley B. 1 year ago on Google
    I never I would go back, thanks for your chef owner come out to my store, first at all I been client since first day Danni open the coffee shop , before that also I was client of the Israeli guy haves before danni , I been in the area more than your coffee shop, I tag my pictures because we are community, we support and help each other, maybe you think because the hair salon is new in the area I want take advantage of you guys , but is not! I have a lot people , friends and clients I always recommend the places around me ! I don’t need you guys send me people to my place . I am Sucess business owner, and the way that you guys did your complain was so not polite .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 John M. 1 year ago on Google
    Constantly missing items from my order. I called and they gave me the most ridiculous excuse. They told me sometimes they can accommodate the add on but not always as they are a small business? It’s just an extra fried egg! What does adding 2 fried eggs has to do with being a small business? I didn’t ask to get it for free. We used to order here 2 to 3 times a week but you just lost a cutomer. Never again!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sergio Tellez G. 6 months ago on Google • 621 reviews
    really small but cute place. The drinks are a must, so so good

  • 3/5 Landon S. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Stick to the sandwiches here. Sadly the pastries have really gone down hill the last while & I paid $13 for day old banana bread & a cold brew. Last time was a stale croissant & should have learned my lesson that morning. Sandwiches are pricey but wonderful, skip the baked goods.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mcostanzo B. 7 months ago on Google
    I used to come here all the time and it used to be so good, one day I ordered my usual meal of eggs, spiced potatoes, and crispy sourdough bread. Then i noticed that my bread was different, It was a piece of plain white bread and it wasn't even toasted. Today I decided to try it out again and i got the same exact thing. A soggy piece of white bread with overcooked eggs and barely even spiced potatoes. The amount of cheap decisions this restaurant has made to save money is overwhelming.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gilya B. 2 months ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    I love middle eastern food and this was a bit disappointing. Not bad food by any means just not great middle eastern. I like a thick shakshuka and the one we had was more like a light tomato sauce. We also tried the babka French toast- wasn’t great babka at all, wish I tried something else. Hot apple cider didn’t taste home made- missing a warm cinnamon taste. Glad I went but might not go back. Again, not bad food just not great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tarek 1 year ago on Google
    Overpriced, overcooked, and under-fed. Those are the three words I thought of after eating my $20 fried chicken sando that had as much seasoning as a piece of paper. Our orders were placed on different tables and we had to barter for the right order with the other clientele. The shop is cute, they have a variety of menu items to pick from, but calling this place a middle eastern cafe is criminal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Grace G. 1 year ago on Google
    I loved this cute cafe. All the food I got was delicious! Really fluffy eggs. The smashed avocado toast was very unique and filling. And the banana bread was so chocolate-y and dense - a great dessert to finish my meal with. Staff was friendly and well-informed on the menu when answering any questions I had.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robyn H. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is tiny with a few equally tiny tables but as my friend pointed out, it’s quite photogenic. Very nice decor details. You order your items and pay for everything at the counter and then find a table. That being said, while the dishes were very prettily presented, they lacked seasoning. This, especially for a bunch of Middle Eastern brunch items. I just wanted some more tinge and spice in the cauliflower since it was so beautifully colourful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John L. 3 weeks ago on Google • 105 reviews New
    Very cute café with good coffee and a really nice vibe. Haven't tried their food, but everything looked quite good, and the staff was friendly. Will return

  • 2/5 Cesar Y. 1 month ago on Google • 57 reviews New
    Bummed because I was looking forward to trying this place. But sadly, it felt like very unauthentic middle eastern food, having grown up eating Levantine and Middle Eastern cuisine I care a lot about the food being mindful of the traditions and flavors that gave birth to it. This just felt like a marmalade of Mediterranean ingredients that don’t speak to each other, won’t be trying it again.

  • 5/5 Chelsey B. 7 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Seriously a 10/10 experience. the food was immaculate! I got the egg sandwich (pictured), which was a savoury dream (very rich flavour) and my partner had the breakfast plate (he especially loved the potatoes). Coffee was on point too.

  • 5/5 Sushmita M. 5 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Food and coffee are fantastic. The barista made me an amazing cappuccino. The chicken sausage breakfast sausage was amazing but super heavy and a bit messy—just be prepared! The flavors though were so well balanced. They seem understaffed but handled the breakfast rush so well. I wish I had photos but the food wad too good to wait. It’s a little pricey - not a judgement, just a heads up.

  • 5/5 Godfrey N. 3 weeks ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Great place for an early breakfast. It was open as early as 8. Great food and the waitress was awesome!

  • 5/5 Ahmad L. 3 weeks ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Staff is friendly, the fried chicken sandwich was really good, I added an egg and it mixed very well with the sauce and the whole sandwich, the place have a nice chill vibe. Only negative thing that comes to mind is that the place have too many chairs/tables for how small it is.

  • 5/5 Pavlos K. 1 year ago on Google
    The breakfast sandwich here is one of the things that will change the way you think about food. Perfect at all levels. Makes me wanna move closer to this place. Very big portion and the flavors were spot on, salt fat acid, all perfect. Will definitely have to make my commute detour through here. Staff very friendly too and the place had a good chill vibe.

  • 5/5 Nile F. 6 months ago on Google
    When visiting Brooklyn, this is one of our favorite places to get coffee and food. We have never been disappointed. Good options from the kitchen and baked goods. And located near a good transit spot.

  • 5/5 Austin Davenport G. 2 years ago on Google
    A truly wonderful fried chicken sandwich. The croissants look nice and i was jealous of everyone who ordered the zaatar flatbread as well.

  • 1/5 Sam 1 year ago on Google
    Placed an order on a delivery app but they delivered the order missing multiple items (including the main item in the order) and only refunded one missing item (the cheapest one of course). Then acknowledged that they delivered the incomplete order and acknowledged that they didn’t refund missing items but claimed that there was no way for them to refund items that I paid for that they did not deliver and no way for them to deliver the items. Order here if you like your money stolen.

  • 3/5 Soeren R. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately not reliably good quality. I have had pretty good meals and coffee here but sometimes they just end up being somewhat disappointing, which I assume comes down to which staff is running the show. When the chicken on your sandwich is so dry and fibrous that you can barely bite off a piece it's less than pleasant for example.

  • 1/5 Alexander A. 1 year ago on Google
    I just left here with no coffee because they ‘weren’t open’ but google hours differ. After trying to negotiate getting coffee with the barista with 10 minutes before verbal opening, there was ‘no way’ she could make me a cup to make this right. Here’s a simple solution — update your hours on google or make a coffee to align with what’s online, and you’ll keep your customers! I’d prefer leaving here with a coffee taste in my mouth and not a bad one. Cheers

  • 5/5 Jasmine O. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    This is my second time visiting this cute local cafe, and the food does not disappoint. We ordered a fried chicken sandwich, and a chicken sausage egg sandwich. I would highly recommend ordering this again, and if you’re not in the mood for a sandwich the shakshuka is also delicious!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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