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After moving away from Brooklyn nine years ago, I finally made my way back to Dallas BBQ, and let me tell you, it was everything I remembered and more. The food was exactly how I’ve been craving it all these years, amazing flavor, great quality, and that same signature taste that no one else can replicate. I always go for the sticky tenders, and there is truly nowhere else that sells anything even close to them. They’re unmatched! The price as well was amazing! It feels good to be able to go out and not have to spend your life saving just for lunch! The drinks were just as good as I remembered, strong, flavorful, and actually worth the money. You’re not just paying for an overpriced slushie, you can genuinely taste (and feel 😅) the alcohol. Every sip was worth it. Our waiter was incredibly kind and attentive. He kept checking in on us, made sure every request was handled with care, and even surprised us with dessert. Not once did I feel like I was being a bother, he made us feel so welcomed. That kind of service makes all the difference. The photographer walking around was such a nice touch too. I ended up buying a cartoon version of my family, and it honestly brought so much joy to the day. I felt like a tourist in my own old neighborhood. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to update the carpet. It’s been there since I can remember, and it has developed a bit of an old odor. But once the food and service came, I was able to fully enjoy the experience. With the quality of the food and the amazing service, this place can truly stay a hit forever. So happy I came back, it felt like coming home.
Alexandra H - 3 months ago

Almost identical with original west 72nd location, I miss a lot, still good BBQ, tad over cooked texas style beef bbq ribs, like slimy texture was too much cooked. As usual baby back rib with sticky sauce is the best. Can't skip the onion loaf
Danny - 4 months ago

Ordered chicken and waffles honey-dipped over cheddar scallion waffles, served with coleslaw. I love that the waffles are served with maple syrup and also a hot sauce. And I ordered a side of Mac & cheese topped with cornbread crumble. Sooo good. And they give you free dessert - lil chocolate donuts.
Madeline Snyder - 4 months ago

This place was awesome. The service and food was amazing and we got everything so fast! We got the Chicken & Baby Back Ribs & The burger. The ribs were by far my favorite. I love how affordable it is here as well! Shout out to our server Abid!! Definitely check out Dallas BBQ!
Macy Kincaid - a month ago

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The food was good. I love the beef empanada. Others love their spicy green sauce, which you can buy in pints. The Cuban sandwich was OK. The service was fast. They had a lot of different options with hot food. I like the pernil with plantains, rice, and beans. I spent about $15 per person.
Lee Stat - a year ago

Decent Cuban spot. Staff is nice and friendly. They have a good selection of food to pick from. You get a good amount of food too. The food was good but not amazing. Honestly a little expensive for the type of food but still tasty.
Juan Chavez - a year ago

I had always passed the restaurant but never stopped as I was thinking over thick, slice hero bread with tons of meat stuffed inside, I saw a sign that said Empanadas so I went in and realized I was completely wrong about this restaurant. Ox tails, bake chicken,salads, salmon, and so many other delicious looking meals and did I mention that I love flan and yes they sell that also I can't believe I had misjudged this restaurant for so many years but not anymore. Today, I picked up 3 empernadas, which was good but better with some hot sauce to enhance my taste. I would definitely be back to this Cuban home cooking restaurant. Please go and see what's inside. Don't be like me and misjudg this restaurant for so many years.
DSN - 2 years ago

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I ordered one thing. A shake. I understood it was 10pm on a Saturday, so I expected a little wait. I DIDN'T expect a 15 minute wait for ONE shake. Fine, things happen, I work in a kitchen but my liberty shake was so full of sprinkles, I ATE sprinkles more than I slurped what was an otherwise delicious shake. No Bueno.
tamisha worrell - a month ago

A really chill place with great food that manages to be filling despite the small size. The smash burger tastes a lot better than what you get a fastfood joints and the milkshake was pretty good too. The staff had a friendly vibe. Definitely recommend.
Eric Rickard - 6 months ago

FAST FRIES! but rly, why do I have to wait 9min in line, tap 24 times and then get the just fries before I can even get a napkin and seat? you have 3 kiosks, 1 not working, and every order is a minimum of 9 taps. remove the transitions that take 1200ms and split the browse/cart screen so payment is always 1 tap away. your ux is crazy town but fix and ppl might not leave before ordering *even though* you have only 2 working kiosks
mike nichols - 3 months ago

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This is one good pizza! Generally pizza for me is an okay food but damn this place has the best pizza I had. Location: It is located along Livington St. Great display of ready to eat pizza. You can see also a big oven behind the counter. Lot of seating inside. Service: not much interaction, just point what I like and pay. Food: I only ordered the Margherita slice. I was not expecting but it was soo good. The cheese melts and i think they drizzled pesto sauce on top. The pie was also crispy. This is the perfect pizza for me. Price rating: 6/10. It was not expensive. Around $7 per slice Definitely will come back to try other pizzas.
Mark Nowell - a month ago

Piz‑zetta has quickly become a favorite pizza spot in Brooklyn. The super‑thin crust is exactly what I love, light, crispy, and just sturdy enough to hold the fresh toppings without feeling heavy. You can really taste the quality in everything they make, from the sweet tomato sauce to the fresh mozzarella and basil. Their regular cheese slice is one of the best in the neighborhood. The staff here is always friendly and quick, and the whole place has that warm, local, no‑frills vibe that makes you want to come back. Prices are very fair, portions are generous, and the pizza is consistently delicious whether you’re grabbing a slice or ordering a whole pie. If you’re anywhere near Downtown Brooklyn, Piz‑zetta is absolutely worth the stop.
James Bentivegna - 3 months ago

I’ve been coming here for over 10 years. Always great service and pizza when we are traveling through. Highly recommended.
Cody Hudson - 6 months ago

It’s a no frills inexpensive pizza place. It closes at 8:30pm and at 7:15 they were down to about 5 slices, so if you want by the slice it is recommended you get here earlier!! Very good pizza and service!!
D R - 9 months ago

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I don't usually have a problem with this location as I buy from here every once in a while. But FYI, I brought a double chocolate brownie and milk today. My milk was expired. I brought expired milk... 🙃 I didn't realize once I had already opened it. Photo of my purchased milk, "best before April 1st, 2026." It's friday, April 3rd, 2026. And here's my receipt. Just make sure your milk is good to consume.
Biviana Coyomani - 3 months ago

Just wanted to highlight wonderful employees. The customer service that I received today from 2 employee here turned around my morning. The location for my mobile order was wrong after walking to 2 locations they were able to help here. Her name was shenel (I didn’t get the other persons name) and you can expect great service with every visit.
Forever K - 11 months ago

I had a great experience at this Starbucks thanks to Makeeda (my apologies if I’m still not spelling her name correctly — she did spell it out for me). She made the most amazing Honey Citrus Mint Tea I’ve ever had; it was perfectly balanced and made with care. You can really tell when someone takes pride in their work. Excellent customer service and a drink made just right. I’ll definitely be back.
T. Bailey - 5 months ago

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Let me tell you... Mubashar makes the best all natural Women's Vitality shake.. Hands down!!!! The staff is amazingly friendly. The best wheatgrass and juices made right in front of you without sneaking and ADDING SUGAR WATER.. like other places..... They have loose tea's numerous natural products and fresh vegan food. This market and the staff is a gold mine.
Evie - a year ago

Wow. All I can say. Best smoothies and friendly knowledgeable staff ever. No exaggerating.
taya derun - 5 months ago

Downtown Natural Market is the spot for all the healthy goods. Herbs, soaps, healthy eats, beverages etc. etc etc. Staff at this spot is super knowledgable of everything they sell. Have an issue, there is something for it there. Everyone is beyond friendly. Wealth of natural health products here!! This place has literally everything.
Shaquana L - a year ago

The owner is super knowledgable of all the vitamins and supplements. Very friendly environments. Wealth of natural health products there! There are even Sea Moss gummies!!!!
Esther Georges - 2 years ago

Came here because I saw they had some vegan foods, I tried the ackee, vegan beef, callaloo, and vegan fish patty, all were very tasty, although would have liked a bit more filling. Also tried the regular soy, which surprisingly was my favorite, so tasty. The split pea I had to throw out, the filling had this weird fishy/vinegar/off taste. The bread patty part of the vegan fish was less tasty, but seemed whole wheat, probably a healthier version. Was told all the patty crusts were vegan, and most of the fillings available were too. Place had a good amount of plant based meats, but not a ton of plant based dairy in the fridge.
Nick Tustin - 5 years ago

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Workers here are nice and helpful. The location is good, but inside the restaurant is so hot, need better AC or ventilation system. Delicious and fresh burgers. But, fries were softer than it should be. Maybe, double fry could be better. Milkshakes were great too. Faster than most of the fast food chains, and even delicious and bigger portions. Having to ask for other sauces are little loss of time, it could be great to have a sauce stand rather than asking for different sauces.
Etka Güngör - 12 months ago

Had five guys for the first time, did not disappoint. Burgers were juicy and they do not skimp out on fries. They were fresh and hot, and the free peanuts are a plus. I did not know what to order, was thinking of going some place else, but a worker named Juan was very attentive and helped me out last night and redirected me back towards towards The establishment and honestly wouldn’t have tried it if it wasn’t for him. It’s a bit pricey, but nothings cheap anymore lol. Shout out to Juan.
sebby - 3 months ago

I visited Five Guys and really enjoyed the experience. The burgers were juicy and made fresh, and the portion sizes were generous. I liked being able to choose my own toppings, which made it easy to customize the meal. The fries were hot and plentiful, and it felt like good value for the price. The place was clean, and the staff kept things moving even though it was busy. Overall, Five Guys is a solid choice if you are craving a filling burger and fresh fries. I would definitely go back when I want something satisfying and casual.
Rosemary Wren - 4 months ago

Much better than Smashburger and their shenanigans. They have some minor things to work on, but smashing success.
Walnut Ash - 3 months ago

Five Guys are always consistent with freshness and quality. I went in yesterday on my lunch break ordered and picked up the wrong order taking it back to work. Huge mistake but tasty. Food was good despite not being the order. I was number 29 I got number 19. I wasn’t walking back. I called store the manager just informed me that he wasnt able to refund me my funds back on the phone which is fine and expected but it was the tone which could have been a bit empathic or sensitive to the mistake. I did explain that I dont think I would be returning after this error.
Shaquana L - a year ago

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The bacon 🥓 egg and cheese and coffee is amazing. The staff is so friendly. This is a must to go place for breakfast and lunch.
Christopher Barrett - 5 months ago

I Like the food so good and the chips and the sandwich.👍
Tomasina Palacios - a year ago

I worked in area so visited store 5 days a week. I got coffee in mornings,breakfast & sometimes lunch. I liked going there for the variety offered,sandwiches, hot food & salads. if you were looking at menu posted and omit something or add found pricing grossly different by the time you got to front counter to pay. This happened on more than 1 occasion almost as if pricing was made up as you go along. I paid different pricing on different days for same item. and you have to remember to ask for specials so they can re work close to what is posted up on menu or then you feel like you are getting a better deal.. I was always rushing off to work so i didn"t dispute. This is terrible.... you always have to walk around with cash because this business will NOT accept any credit cards or debit cards.
Nayda Rivera - 8 years ago

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Great choice of food and everything we had was exceptionally good. You could see it all being cooked fresh and it was churning through as very busy. The only negative was the rudeness of a large lady that worked there. I had inadvertently got in her way when waiting to be served and when I realised and apologised she tutted at me and gestured me out of the way.p with a sour face. Not impressed at all and will not return!!!
Mark Pickering - 5 months ago

Ordered delivery and ate inside of this restaurant many times. The entrees and sides are always superb, but more than once they forgot to pack something I bought into my delivery orders. For that reason I will deduct one star.
Christopher Z - 5 months ago

Panda is my go to line restaurant for a reason, I was welcomed by Edwin into the establishment and he was very generous with my portions. His positivity and kindness was the seasoning to make everything great thank you! Also the green onions in the fried rice are so nice! 🤩 when I say down every spot was clean around lunch.
Alexis Lien - 6 months ago

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