Bushbaby

I was excited to try this spot out so I went in with a friend, there was only another two top in the restaurant. We ordered food and drinks, the drinks didn’t take too long but the food took over an hour. Why though? The other two top had already had food. Food was decent but the service was so bad.

Their happy hour is the best. $ 2 well drinks !! When I went there was a dance team there, and they took up the whole establishment. I was a bit confused but luckily I was only there with one other person. Anyways, we got a ton of drinks and our bill came to about $ 18.We were there for hours too! Didn’t try the food, but it looked/​smelled lovely. Definitely going back.

It’s simply great food, great vibes, great music & vibes is right. So if you want somewhere to eat drink & have a good time. Check it out.

I’m highly disappointed at the lack of customer service and how bad the food tasted. Not only did the majority of the people that came to bush baby with me complain about how nasty the food was but they complained about how weak the drinks were. We will never come here again. I’ll be writing bad reviews. U guys need to get it together

why can’t I give this place negative amount of stars? One is too much… I’m highly disappointed at the lack of customer service and how bad the food tasted. Not only did the majority of the people that came to bush baby with me (10) complain about how nasty the food was but they complained about how weak the drinks were. We will never come here again.
Why was there only one bar tender which as a result has everyone standing in line for a RIDICULOUS amount of time?
Where the hell did u find this «cook» from? My one year old can cook better than what I just has to eat.
GET IT TOGETHER

I was here for the opening a few years back and the place is still good and has gotten excellent overtime ALL THE FOOD AND DRINKS ARE BOMB​.COM

You can’t beat the happy hour times or prices! If you like ginger, you have to try that ginger drink they make (fyi it’s not apart of the happy hour prices). You can get real nice with less than $ 20 worth of drinks. Cheers!

For $ 2 drinks, this place is not all too bad.
Nice people work here and its very convenient for me.
I have been here a couple of times and have never been disappointed. Well, maybe in the french fries, which were okay. They were so cheap, though, so I should not complain.
Just make sure you come here before 9. Every day is happy hour here!

Unbelievably shitty service. Waited a whole hour for my food until I couldn’t wait anymore and just paid for my drink and walked out… This is unacceptable!

Anyone who serves vegan gets at least 2 stars from me-I’m grateful!
Beyond that, this restaurant had nothing my daughter and I ordered. We waited for over an hour even though we were the only ones there. I’m pretty sure the cook left through the front door and re-​entered w/​seitan prepared from another local business after the owner arrived and noticed we were sitting with no food.
If I’m ever in the neighborhood and I know beforehand that they are stocked with the full menu, I may return. Also, I’m not a fan of sitting on cheap metal patio furniture when I’m trying to enjoy a meal.

This is one of my favorite happy hour spots in Brooklyn. The drinks and food are superb. Especially the fish. I’m definitely a regular here because where else can you get banging music (hiphop and r&b), $ 2 well drinks, and good food?

Amazing vegan food! Had some of the best pulled seitan I’ve ever had. Combine that with a vegan cornbread waffle and fresh sautéed kale. Absolutely delicious. Tons of other vegan options.
Definitely will be back.

Good food in Bed-​Stuy! I had the chicken and cornbread waffles.
I regret not coming here sooner.
Great service, clean and hospitable.
I have a new go-​to spot.
I hate grits but the grits here are delish, definitely try the root beer too.

Went Here On a Late Night With My Besttfriend And The Food Was Ok. I Had The Whiting Fish Tenders With A Side of Salad While She Had Chicken & Waffles. Food Was A Little Slow To Come And The Owner Had To Keep Reminding Our Waiter To Come and Check On Us. The Drinks On The Other Hand Were Tasteless. I Unfortunately Got To The Place a Half Hour After Happy Hour Was Over, I Would Have Preferred To Pay $ 2 Over $ 10 Any Day For My Cosmopolitan.

The food is amazing. The drinks are delicious. The waitstaff has been drab but seems to have improved. The owner is so nice and incredibly accommodating. The vegan options are ON POINT!
One star off for the amount of time it takes for the food to come out. Again, the food is amazing so you almost forget about the time you spent waiting… Almost. Go with good company.
Oh! Heads up — they’re cash only. I actually really appreciate cash only spots, but I didn’t notice any signs or notes on the menu (maybe I overlooked it?). Cash Only spots should have noticeable signage… NYers should expect to be caught off guard by cash only spots.

Hands-​down my new neighborhood happy hour spot! $ 2 margaritas? $ 5 rum punch?! Yes, please! I almost don’t want to write this review so I can keep this gem all to myself.
So here’s the backstory: I tried a Moroccan chicken wrap from Bushbaby about four years ago at an event I was volunteering at. To this day, I remember this mouth-​watering wrap. A friend and I were recently looking for a great local happy hour and I remember passing Bushbaby’s happy hour sign. I’m so glad I finally checked out this place.
The bartender was friendly and helpful with the menu. I had the margarita, which was okay (the price was great though!), and the rum punch which so delicious! I didn’t taste a ton of alcohol in my drinks but I definitely felt the alcohol two drinks in (winning!).
I ordered the spicy bbq chicken and my friend had the vegan satay, which I tried. Both were yummy! We left very pleased. And the food was super affordable! $ 13 for a full plate of food and a big bowl of greens!
Service was a tad slow but my friend and I were having a leisurely evening. The staff more than made up for it. I’ll definitely be back again. And again.

I cannot thank the owner enough for the outstanding service that we received for brunch!
Let me start off by the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. We had several dishes and were extremely pleased… the flavors are simply superb!
We had tried several of their teas as well as members of our party sampled the other beverages which we phenomenal.
We highly recommend Bush Baby. We cannot wait until our next trip to NYC! They will definitely see us again.
Thank you for going above and beyond! Great service and food !!

Great place for brunch. Definitely liked the casual feel with the variety of seating and light music playing in the background. It felt more like a lounge to me with high and low options for patrons. You can sit at the bar, on the couch, or regular height table. I opted for the couch, which was so comfortable and truly added to my relaxed mood and great dining experience.
i initially wanted the turkey sliders, but that was not available until dinner time. Bummer! I had to turn over the menu then ordered the Southern fried whiting and eggs (served with your choice of grits or home fries) $ 12. Despite the wait time, the food was oh so good. I mean it was so savory and worth the wait. Though it was fried, the fish just melts in your mouth. It was so soft and so golden in color. The eggs were good along with the home fries. I’m not usually a fan of tartar sauce, but theirs was on point. I thought it was fantastic that vegan options were also available, though I don’t practice that lifestyle yet.
I love that it’s Black-​owned, in my backyard, and wasn’t crowded. I don’t understand the tinted windows, given the number of people who tried to satisfy their curiosity. I will be the first to admit that I have often walked past this establishment, but never dared to walk in because it didn’t quite understand how to categorize it. Was it a lounge? restaurant? bar? or all of the above? I have determined that it is more of a lounge with a moderate menu, great atmosphere to kick back and enjoy one another’s company. The server was good, not as attentive when it came to water refills. She did circle back to check if we were satisfied with our food.
Just a heads-​up, it’s a cash-​only establishment so be sure to come prepared.

Went for dinner with my vegan friend on a Tuesday night in December. The temperature was oppressively hot at first, and the only way to moderate seemed to be by opening the front door, and then it was drafty. After a while, they seemed to get the air temperature under control. The service was a tad slow, which was odd because there weren’t that many patrons and the food was not complicated to prepare. My water glass remained unfilled for up to 30 minutes at a time.
However, my friend’s beer was cheap AND good. The food was very creative and surprisingly tasty. The Seitan BBQ on waffles with maple syrup was the big hit for us. We were just walking in to eat and catch up, and we managed to finish that just as a two-​hour, hilarious, stand-​up comedy show was starting. The host was very engaging and funny, and the headliner, Del Harrison, had most of the audience barely able to stay in their seats with paroxysms of laughter.
If you’re into stand-​up, definitely go on a Tuesday night. If you’re vegan (or not), there are some really unique offerings on the menu. Just don’t be in a hurry to leave, and maybe you won’t want to. ;-)

Their food is super delicious. I love that there is a sit-​down restaurant that serves both creative vegan food AND alcohol in my ‘hood. Vegans should have the ability to go out and indulge their alcoholism while eating, too. Omnivores shouldn’t have all the fun. It does bother me that every time I go in, I seem to be the only person eating there. Maybe I’ve only come during off hours. It makes me worry they’re not doing well. Eat here people! Also– come on. Get rid of the cash only policy!