A beloved Israeli daytime cafe in Williamsburg whose weekend brunch crowds and shakshuka draw lines for a table.
544 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
damnlines hasn't pointed a lens at Reunion Cafe yet. The most-wanted lines get a camera first.
The Infatuation's Williamsburg brunch guide warns of 'brunch crowds' at Reunion Cafe, noting that on Saturdays 'most of that seating will probably be occupied,' but tells readers not to let that stop them from putting their name in for a table.
The guide frames the wait as worthwhile, calling the shakshuka 'worth a little effort' to get and positioning Reunion Cafe as 'one of the best weekend-afternoon spots in the neighborhood' despite the crowded conditions, per The Infatuation.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Accepted via OpenTable
Walk-ins: Walk-ins accepted, expect a wait on weekends
Breakfast and lunch daily
The Infatuation doesn't give an exact time, but describes Saturday seating as largely 'occupied,' with diners advised to put their name in and expect some wait.
Yes — The Infatuation notes reservations can be made through OpenTable, though weekend tables still fill quickly.
Yes, walk-ins are common; The Infatuation encourages putting your name in for a table even when the room looks full.
Sources: The Infatuation — Best Williamsburg Brooklyn Brunch