the atmosphere is great, outdoor seating is picturesque.
the food wasn't to our liking, the avocado on toast's bread was stale, the eggs was cold, and avo mash lacked seasoning.
but all aside the employees were friendly, so it might be they were having a bad day?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Abby Matari
Love this place ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Wright
CHAI LOVERS: the chai is amazing and it’s under $5. What a great place with a great mission! Indoor/outdoor seating, light an airy feel, great service :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kashan
Know this organization from having their yum coffee at Grand Army Plaza library. Went to their Smith Street location brookyn. Had the Hawaij mocha [spiced cocoa w/ expresso and milk]. Not my usual. Usually just a coffee girl like a hot Americano. Simple LOL. But liked this cocoa was nice flavor real cocoa. Can not go wrong with expresso and hot milk. Plus had a Cinnabon. Cream on it real cream if ya know what I mean. Lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna
The pancake and fried chicken sandwiches were BEYOND good. Can’t wait to go back. It’s so hard to find reasonably priced and exciting brunch food- this is my new spot.
Food: 5
Martin Utreras
Tiny portions
Imani
Wandered in after the breakfast spot I was planning to go to didnt work out. Completely serendipitous bc this was one of the best breakfasts I’ve had in NYC! Adored the biscuit with raspberry preserves and the peach melba pancake. Crispy outside and soft and fluffy inside. Everything tasted so fresh and high quality. I also felt that the portion of the pancake was perfect. I’m so excited to have found a new fave breakfast spot in BK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron
All for the concept. Just don’t get the frittata, it’s literally just scrambled eggs with hollandaise sauce for $11 lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jon Alvarez
I like this place it’s right near my school so if I feel hungry, I could just go to Emma’s torch. I went there for my graduation lunch, with my grandparents and my parents and I had a blast. Highly recommend this place. Thank you to the staff who work there and the chefs who make the food! I couldn’t do it without you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Schupack
The sweetest staff, had a delicious breakfast burrito and cold brew. About $13 total so a little pricey but really good and has a good mission of empowering refugees through culinary education. Good vibes and good food ☕🌯💕
Everything was so good, the atmosphere is amazing, and service is just on top, definitely will like to come back for another breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Rizz
I cannot say enough good things about Emma’s Torch — they helped me pull off a surprise proposal at their Carroll Gardens café, and it was absolute perfection from start to finish.
From the moment I reached out with my proposal idea, the team jumped in with thoughtfulness, excitement, and an incredible level of coordination. Every single detail was handled with care — from the timing of the surprise to the layout of the space, to the way they helped make the whole place feel intimate, cozy, and full of love.
And the food? INCREDIBLE. Every guest — and we had a lot of tough critics in the group — said it was hands-down the best event they’ve ever attended. The menu was thoughtfully crafted to compliment mine and my partners taste, it was creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The warm, welcoming energy of the space only added to the magic.
Having the Carroll Gardens café all to ourselves made the night feel deeply personal and special. It wasn’t just a venue — it felt like Emma’s Torch was celebrating alongside us. I’m so grateful for their hospitality, their heart, and their commitment to creating meaningful experiences.
If you're looking for a space to host an event that people will talk about for years to come, I highly recommend ET!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Sacripanti
Great little spot, concise menu. Had the wrap + bacon. The bacon was such a great flavor addition! Love their purpose, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Santana
1st Order of the day. Got served a cold matcha and a egg and cheese with a stale biscuit. I understand cutting cost but to be served this 1st thing in the morning was a huge let down.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Gary Wong
We usually come here to support their efforts, but had a horrible and hostile event there with their GM. We arrived in the cafe and it was packed. No one was really eating and there are inconsiderate diners there on their laptops. We ordered our food and told the manager we’re looking to sit down indoors as it is a cold winter morning.
They made our drinks and food quickly and expected us to stand and eat. As I told the GM, we would prefer to take our food once a table opens up, and at that point she became passive aggressive with us, saying we are refusing our food. We said to her that we’re awaiting a table, it sucks that our food will be cold but I can’t be standing in a tiny cafe eating. She then passively aggressively said “we’ll just throw out the food and eat the cost then, if you’re refusing food”. We felt unsafe as the GM there created an extremely hostile environment for us.
Don’t think we’ll be returning to this establishment, nor will we be recommending this place ever again.
the atmosphere is great, outdoor seating is picturesque.
the food wasn't to our liking, the avocado on toast's bread was stale, the eggs was cold, and avo mash lacked seasoning.
but all aside the employees were friendly, so it might be they were having a bad day?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Love this place ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CHAI LOVERS: the chai is amazing and it’s under $5. What a great place with a great mission! Indoor/outdoor seating, light an airy feel, great service :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Know this organization from having their yum coffee at Grand Army Plaza library. Went to their Smith Street location brookyn. Had the Hawaij mocha [spiced cocoa w/ expresso and milk]. Not my usual. Usually just a coffee girl like a hot Americano. Simple LOL. But liked this cocoa was nice flavor real cocoa. Can not go wrong with expresso and hot milk. Plus had a Cinnabon. Cream on it real cream if ya know what I mean. Lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The pancake and fried chicken sandwiches were BEYOND good. Can’t wait to go back. It’s so hard to find reasonably priced and exciting brunch food- this is my new spot.
Food: 5
Tiny portions
Wandered in after the breakfast spot I was planning to go to didnt work out. Completely serendipitous bc this was one of the best breakfasts I’ve had in NYC! Adored the biscuit with raspberry preserves and the peach melba pancake. Crispy outside and soft and fluffy inside. Everything tasted so fresh and high quality. I also felt that the portion of the pancake was perfect. I’m so excited to have found a new fave breakfast spot in BK.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All for the concept. Just don’t get the frittata, it’s literally just scrambled eggs with hollandaise sauce for $11 lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
I like this place it’s right near my school so if I feel hungry, I could just go to Emma’s torch. I went there for my graduation lunch, with my grandparents and my parents and I had a blast. Highly recommend this place. Thank you to the staff who work there and the chefs who make the food! I couldn’t do it without you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The sweetest staff, had a delicious breakfast burrito and cold brew. About $13 total so a little pricey but really good and has a good mission of empowering refugees through culinary education. Good vibes and good food ☕🌯💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything was so good, the atmosphere is amazing, and service is just on top, definitely will like to come back for another breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I cannot say enough good things about Emma’s Torch — they helped me pull off a surprise proposal at their Carroll Gardens café, and it was absolute perfection from start to finish.
From the moment I reached out with my proposal idea, the team jumped in with thoughtfulness, excitement, and an incredible level of coordination. Every single detail was handled with care — from the timing of the surprise to the layout of the space, to the way they helped make the whole place feel intimate, cozy, and full of love.
And the food? INCREDIBLE. Every guest — and we had a lot of tough critics in the group — said it was hands-down the best event they’ve ever attended. The menu was thoughtfully crafted to compliment mine and my partners taste, it was creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The warm, welcoming energy of the space only added to the magic.
Having the Carroll Gardens café all to ourselves made the night feel deeply personal and special. It wasn’t just a venue — it felt like Emma’s Torch was celebrating alongside us. I’m so grateful for their hospitality, their heart, and their commitment to creating meaningful experiences.
If you're looking for a space to host an event that people will talk about for years to come, I highly recommend ET!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little spot, concise menu. Had the wrap + bacon. The bacon was such a great flavor addition!
Love their purpose, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st Order of the day. Got served a cold matcha and a egg and cheese with a stale biscuit. I understand cutting cost but to be served this 1st thing in the morning was a huge let down.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
We usually come here to support their efforts, but had a horrible and hostile event there with their GM. We arrived in the cafe and it was packed. No one was really eating and there are inconsiderate diners there on their laptops. We ordered our food and told the manager we’re looking to sit down indoors as it is a cold winter morning.
They made our drinks and food quickly and expected us to stand and eat. As I told the GM, we would prefer to take our food once a table opens up, and at that point she became passive aggressive with us, saying we are refusing our food. We said to her that we’re awaiting a table, it sucks that our food will be cold but I can’t be standing in a tiny cafe eating. She then passively aggressively said “we’ll just throw out the food and eat the cost then, if you’re refusing food”. We felt unsafe as the GM there created an extremely hostile environment for us.
Don’t think we’ll be returning to this establishment, nor will we be recommending this place ever again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
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