Home > Restaurants > Five Leaves

Five Leaves

18 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11222
at Lorimer St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-383-6084 Send to Phone

Price Range:
$$
Key to Prices and ratings
Upscale

Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
7.4 out of 10

7 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: American Nouveau, Coffeehouse, Soup & Sandwich

Photo by Hannah Whitaker

Map Rate & Review

Hours

Daily, 8am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

G at Nassau Ave.

Prices

$12-$22

Payment Methods

Cash Only

Special Features

Bar Scene
Breakfast
Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Kid-Friendly
Lunch
Notable Chef
Romantic

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

Heath Ledger didn't live to see his planned Greenpoint café, but with funding from his estate, Five Leaves has opened its doors to the public. The casual vibe might remind some of Cafe Gitane, the Nolita hangout where owner Jud Mongell and his wife worked for years. But the triangular space bears a much closer resemblance to Moto, the Williamsburg restaurant whose designers also collaborated on Five Leaves' nautically themed décor. The bar is shaped like a ship's prow; maritime scenes are etched into marble tabletops; and a gold-leafed porthole marks the WC. Former Bette executive chef Ken Addington gives the menu homey Australian accents. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Reader Ratings

7.4

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Good Fod, Horrible Service

KingLeer from 10012 | Posted on 3/31/09

Overall Reader Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	2

Décor:	7

Value:	6

Seldom am I urged to write a review on a place such as this. First, the burger was excellent, as I was hoping for something to rival the burger at DINER or THE SPOTTED PIG, and I left feeling as though...Read More

five leaves experience

leadinglady from 11206 | Posted on 12/16/08

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

i loved this great local spot, really friendly staff & relaxed atmosphere even when they were really busy, very nice mix of people from the neighborhood....food was so tasty, hanger steak the best i have had in a long time & devils...Read More

Read All 7 Reviews >>

Advertising

Latest News

Latest News Near

Popular Restaurant Guides

Where to Eat

Adam Platt picks 2009’s top dining destinations,
including Dovetail, Momofuku Ko, and Corton.
Best of New York Food

The best that the city’s restaurants have to offer:
paella, coffee, grilled cheese, ramen, and more.
The Cheap List

We live in a city full of small cheap-eats miracles,
including $1 foods, Korean fried chicken, and burgers.