Brujas

311 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead
(516) 489-9482

Recent Reviews

238scottt

Make sure you get on wait list from website to assure a table. Relatively small but outstanding service and food. The mac and cheese is not to be missed. Classic Italian and beet salad was great. Fantastic decor. HUGE coffee and tea menu. Look online to save time to decide. Drooling over desserts behind the glass. Limited parking on street so parking may be difficult when it gets busy.

Hgtravl

?? A halloween/spooky themed coffee shop???? Yes, this is real! Halloween lovers MUST come here. Its 100% worth it! ?? When in the area, I found this on google and legit drove 20 minutes out of my way to go here… worth it! The outside was lit beautifully at night adding to the vibe. The entire inside is amazing. You could spend 15 mins just checking out all the spooky decor! They have a large selection of vegan baked goods in the case. Lots of fun drinks. And you can sit down to dine. I got a coffee for the road - gotta try some Witches Brew after all! 2 mini vegan cheesecakes also caught my eye. Seriously, come here for the VIBE. Even more of a bonus, good food & drinks!!

marield1990

We came on a Friday night around 6:30. I put us on the waitlist and everything went smooth. Our corner was cozy. We got the pretzel appetizer with honey mustard, the fried chicken sandwich, gnocchi and ac n cheese. It was my first time having mock chicken and it was delicious. Pretzel bun was nice and soft. The gnocchi and Mac n cheese was very tasty but the gnocchi was a little sweet for my fiancés taste. For dessert I got the sleepy hollow tea and we got a vegan chocolate cupcake and devils good cake. All were great. Beings that we were seated on a couch with a low table is wasn’t the most comfortable to eat dinner but it was to be expected for a coffee house. Overall the vibes were cozy, perfect for Halloween and the food was really good. We stayed for two hours and they didn’t rush us out.

O4466EMkarenr

I came here with my two daughters, one of whom has a peanut allergy. She ordered the chicken ceasar wrap and mentioned as she always does to the waiter that she has a peanut allergy. He then informed us that the chicken is cooked in peanut oil so she said she would just have the spinach and artichoke dip. The waiter then told us the tortilla chips are also cooked in peanut oil and actually everything that is fried is cooked in peanut oil but it's supposed to be "non-reactive". There was no way we were taking a chance so we had to leave disappointed. I don't fault them for using peanut oil but in this day and age with so many suffering food allergies WHY isn't it anywhere on their website or menu warning people about the use of peanut oil? It's irresponsible and downright dangerous. I would never have gone there if I had known. As a side note we were a bit disappointed in the condition of the place. It seemed very run down and not well staffed. Also there was an hour wait time on a Wednesday for lunch.

NY-Spartan

Started a plant based lifestyle on Jan 1, 2020. For my steakhouse reviews, read my older posts ?. Second time to Witches Brew and the visits will continue. Both times I ate too much. Started with sharing the Mediterranean Vegan sampler followed by a vegan gyro sandwich (I am still Greek). My wife had the fried “chicken “ vegan sandwich. Dessert to go since I was stuffed. Vegan cheesecake and coconut cake. The place has a great vibe, clean eclectic and comfortable. Had to wait but worth it. Server was wonderful, manager was attentive. There are many options For the non-vegan diner. You will not be disappointed.

28RR

I've been here multiple times before but I never wrote a review. Unfortunately today is the one time I felt I had to. We got seated at 12:10PM on a Sunday. They open at 12, they had other people already seated. We waited for someone to take out order, another family was seated and ordered from. Two women across from us were ordered from. Then another couple was seated and they were also ordered from. We were sat there twenty minutes with no acknowledgement. No one asked if we had questions, needed more time or were ready to order. We got up and left. This is unacceptable! Now I don't like to bring up things I don't have facts for, however everyone else was all white parties. My girlfriend is Asian and while we were walking back to the car the only comment was that maybe it happened because she was Asian? That really shouldn't be an issues, you work for a business, you put your personal feelings aside. I will not describe the gentleman that did not help us because I feel that is unfair even after how we were treated. I will never be back. I will never recommend this place again.

F G

This place is very deceiving. Not only it is overpriced but if you don't like what you are served they don't care, you still have to pay for it. My 6 year old daughter did not like their watery, overcooked Mac and cheese. I informed the waiter and asked to swap it for fries so she can eat something. His response was it is policy not to take anything off check. The manager came over and after being told situation offered no resolution and said we would still have to pay for food. (Poor Management skills) My daughter left restaurant without eating after I paid a high bill. Beware THERE IS NO GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE! Food is as is. Better to go to a restaurant that caters to customers being happy. This place does not care. Not kid friendly at all.

emarder4321

I arrived at a little cafe figuring I would get a coffee and a slice of pie. I’m Stupid. The Brew has a plethora of drinks from which to choose from as they make them on demand. And demand you can buy there might be a wait. So take in the decor as no two tables and seat combination match. It’s not “kitschy” it’s more a tribute to the home environment you would be in. When I went, they do have premade selection, but I decided to make a vanilla and rose soda. Delicious. I will go again soon to try more and more flavors and choices.

Scenic59197

My daughter took me there for my birthday. It’s has an eclectic, bohemian style. The seating a mix of different types of tables, chairs an couches.The lighting is low and very good for conversation. The service was excellent and the servers very friendly. They have a Huge selection of teas and different coffees. It offers both vegetarian and vegan entree selections. We had bruschetta, with balsamic vinegar for app. I chose the Mediterranean platter. Warm pita,tabouli, hummus and really good falafel.The place a very calming vibe. I recommend it for a different type of dining experience.

Chlo529

Been coming here for years, almost always for dessert and a pot of tea (cinnabuns and vegan brownies are amazing). The non-dessert items are delicious too, always very fresh and well seasoned-- portions aren't huge but are definitely filling and worth the treat. Waitstaff is great and knowledgeable. Only suggestion I could make is to add more benches outside for people waiting to be seated.

Leslie L

This place had a very cool vibe. It reminded me of places in Tucson or Denver. The menu is fully vegetarian with loads of vegan options including deserts. My daughter is really into tea so she was thrilled with there extensive tea offerings. The staff was friendly and helpful. I highly suggest using the wait list option through yelp because there is always a wait at this awesome place. FYI - cash only

Lisa D

We were a group of three arriving at 5:30pm on a Saturday. They told us it would be a 45 minute wait but it took an hour. They told us to wait in the car and they would text so as not to crowd the waiting area, but the waiting area wasn’t crowded at all. They don’t take reservations. When we sat down, it took too long for the waiter to come to the table. When he finally did, we ordered. One of our drinks was awful. Very weak and overly spiced. (I have had it before in different restaurants). I asked for a different drink and sent that one back, explaining the issue. At the end the waiter said he’s sorry but he had to charge me for both drinks. The food is good, not great, but the service is not only bad, they seem to all have an attitude; it’s not an individual problem, it’s the culture of this restaurant. Maybe the 18% gratuity automatically added to the check gives them no incentive to try at all to be of service or to be kind to their customers. Not sure. But the food isn’t good enough to overcome the way the staff acts. Should also note, they only take cash.

Leonardo F

Vast great menu. Sooo much delicious vegan food. Like a hundred kinds of tea. Good coffee. AND A GLUTEN FREE BAKERY!!! All in an eclectic and interesting...and comfy room. Staff is terrific. If you’re local, go here, and start a new regular part of your life. Cause you’ll be back time and time again. Specifics? J*** Tofu. Need I say more.

blessedbey0nd

Let me tell you. First of all I am not a big fan of vegetarian/vegan food to start with and they do tea I had my doubts but I went because my son and wife wanted to go. Know the place is small with an eclectic arrangement and style of furniture as seating and decor. A place that in my opinion would be difficult to entertain or accommodate a larger party of more than 5 or 6 guests. It is not a fancy place to entertain a dinner party. Know the servers and hosts were friendly and attentive. They even took time to explain and give instructions to my son on a tea he hasn't ordered before. I had a Chi Freeze and a vegetarian burger. I had my doubts because I love burgers. Let me tell you that was 1 very taste sandwich. Ok the patty consistency was a little off but the sandwich on a whole was rather yummy. I will definitely order it again. I do not remember what my wife son ordered to eat but do remember they were large portions and we were stuffed. We finished with the apple crumble cheese cake which was also very good . I the dinning area was clean and as mentioned before the wait staff was friendly and attentive . I did not visit the restroom while we were there so I can't comment on it's condition and tidiness. We found Saturday afternoon is a good time to visit later in the day or during the week you may have to wait a while for a table. Yes, we will be back.

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