Reben Luncheonette

the home fries were so good i was here last summer and I still think about it! super delicious food, friendly staff and a memorable experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The reason I give a 5 star was because of everything worked out perfectly. My original plans was going to streets restaurant...but they are closed permanently. Walked Into Ruben and it was like walking in to your favorite uncle or cousins house. Your basic breakfast place which is fast..in 5 mins u hve breakfast fully cooked in front of me. The cook was so friendly and nice. It felt like long lost family. Had 2 fried eggs, home fries and grilled salami. Omg, reminded me of growing up. Now not the healthiest choices with the salami but it was straight and to the point with friendly atmosphere. Apparently the mornings are full with people. Luckily was there at 2pm. Also had a morrir sonando drink that was prepared fresh and good. Sweet oranges with milk. There was enough for 2 people. I left so stuffed and it was so cheap. It's a nice place for a quick bite that's just refreshingly simple and good.

I tried the lunch for the first time. Chimichurri and fries with fresh juice. Its was amazing.

Good staff service, leave everything with a happy tummy. A good place for a cheap, great tasting, filling breakfast. Their signature "morir soñando" drink sometimes varies and taste depending who makes it but it is rare for it not to taste amazing.

This place makes the best breakfast sandwiches! I usually order a BLT or a Bacon Egg and Cheese and they never disappoint. They are also quick and fast making the food and friendly and pleasant as well.

Old school joint that i used to go to waaaaayyy back in the days went to brooklyn last weekend and decided to search for the place on google maps to see if they were still open and baaaang!! Got me that morir soñando ive been craving since i left nyc many years ago love the place perfect spot for a quick breakfast and morir solandos

Been going here since I was a kid growing up in Williamsburg. this place is a gem that i’ll always come back to 🤍🤍 🇩🇴🇩🇴

You don’t go to a place like this for great cuisine, you go for the pleasant people and the great price

Amazing food priced very reasonable. Owner is very friendly and accomadating. I am not a home fries guy but theirs is well sesaoned and freshly made. Morir sonando is to die for lol.

Places like this make NY what it is. Perfect doesn’t mean without flaws it means exactly what’s it’s supposed to be. This place is perfect in every way and I have not enjoyed a breakfast more than this is a very, very long time.

Grew up in Williamsburg and this a must stop for me always. Breakfast and Morir Soñando is always on point. Best home fries ever!! I’m not sure who gave them less than five stars, but they DO NOT know what they are talking about. They never disappoint!

Passion fruit morir sonando drink was very good and staff was very kind !

When I visit Brooklyn, New York, it's always a must stop. Their morir soñando is the best I've ever had!!! Everything on the menu taste great. Plus the service is excellent. 10/10!. My favorite spot since 1996. Can’t wait to return and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat.

((4.5 stars)) Reuben Luncheonette is very much an old school spot for breakfast and lunch & anything in-between eats-wise. the luncheonette is a medium-sized place with seating at the counter bar--no tables. food is literally cooked in front of you on the grill. very much a slender hole-in-the-wall places of a NYC that is rapidly vanishing. the space shows its age as a spot in its worn-in interior...nothing fancy just a casual gem of a place that has survived the decades of gentrification by serving the neighborhood and its locals. its hours are early morning through the afternoon. stopped here on a super cold day before closing just as it emptied out— the guys, here, were super kind and stayed open so i could sit and eat. very hospitable. ordered their 2 eggs, home fries, and toast special because i didn’t want to hold them up more than i already was. watching your food being made on the grill is a feast for the eyes and nose as your food sizzles on the grill before you get to eat. the eggs were nice and fluffy. the homefries are fantastic—seasoned well, served hot, soft but not mushy with a little crispness from the flattop. and the the toast rounds out the breakfast special. again, the staff are very hospitable and serve up simple comfort food dishes for breakfast and lunch. if you’re in Williamsburg and up for some classic grill items then head to Reben Luncheonette and enjoy! oh and they have a variety of fresh squeeze juices, too!

Hidden Gem in Williamsburg!! Coffee is absolutely tasty and all the food makes you feel like you are eating straight from Moms kitchen! The man in the kitchen is really a pro with years of expirience! Come through and enjoy yourself a meal!

Best "MORIR SONAYANDO" IN THE WORLD A MUST . Just had to visit the old neighborhood and have breakfast in a place from my childhood the decor has changed but the service love for customers is still the same , a place thats been serving breakfast since 1962 the Morrir sonyando is still top tier and it was great to see 2 of the original employees here brought back memories.

The lime Morir Sonando was delicious, worth the walk over to that side of Williamsburg.

Small place but huge surprises on quality. The best Morir Soñado you'll ever get all of NYC! Great prices for an full meal. Super awesome service for a business open for about 60 years. Get there on time for they're home fries!

Classic diner food. The prices are great if you're looking for a cheap eat, and I walked out of there realizing there was no tip section?? The guys working there are great, I'm going back to tip them soon

Best Home Fries & Morir Soñando in all of NYC, I've been going there for over 30 years, never disappoints.

Quick delivery of a fantastic breakfast delight with great service at an unbelievable price. Eat here!!!

Ruwan J.

((4.5 stars)) Reuben Luncheonette is very much an old school spot for breakfast and lunch & anything in-between eats-wise. the luncheonette is a medium-sized place with seating at the counter bar--no tables. food is literally cooked in front of you on the grill. very much a slender hole-in-the-wall places of a NYC that is rapidly vanishing. the space shows its age as a spot in its worn-in interior...nothing fancy just a casual gem of a place that has survived the decades of gentrification by serving the neighborhood and its locals. its hours are early morning through the afternoon. stopped here on a super cold day before closing just as it emptied out— the guys, here, were super kind and stayed open so i could sit and eat. very hospitable. ordered their 2 eggs, home fries, and toast special because i didn’t want to hold them up more than i already was. watching your food being made on the grill is a feast for the eyes and nose as your food sizzles on the grill before you get to eat. the eggs were nice and fluffy. the homefries are fantastic—seasoned well, served hot, soft but not mushy with a little crispness from the flattop. and the the toast rounds out the breakfast special. again, the staff are very hospitable and serve up simple comfort food dishes for breakfast and lunch. if you’re in Williamsburg and up for some classic grill items then head to Reben Luncheonette and enjoy! oh and they have a variety of fresh squeeze juices, too!

Jason Silverstein

The lime Morir Sonando was delicious, worth the walk over to that side of Williamsburg.

Emely Moroz

Hidden Gem in Williamsburg!! Coffee is absolutely tasty and all the food makes you feel like you are eating straight from Moms kitchen! The man in the kitchen is really a pro with years of expirience! Come through and enjoy yourself a meal!

Richard Muniz

Best "MORIR SONAYANDO" IN THE WORLD A MUST . Just had to visit the old neighborhood and have breakfast in a place from my childhood the decor has changed but the service love for customers is still the same , a place thats been serving breakfast since 1962 the Morrir sonyando is still top tier and it was great to see 2 of the original employees here brought back memories.

Kelley Rivadeneira

Small place but huge surprises on quality. The best Morir Soñado you'll ever get all of NYC! Great prices for an full meal. Super awesome service for a business open for about 60 years. Get there on time for they're home fries!

Ethan W

Classic diner food. The prices are great if you're looking for a cheap eat, and I walked out of there realizing there was no tip section?? The guys working there are great, I'm going back to tip them soon

Henry Pena

Best Home Fries & Morir Soñando in all of NYC, I've been going there for over 30 years, never disappoints.

Darren Shelton

Quick delivery of a fantastic breakfast delight with great service at an unbelievable price. Eat here!!!

Having been coming here since I was a baby, my family has been coming here for 4 generations. Every time I visit from NH I make it a point to stop here. 10/10 every time

Breakfast was good and so was the passion fruit juice.

For being an inexpensive diner, this place is top notch. A delicious cheese steak sandwich with a mango Smoothie hit the spot. Avoid the nearby fast food chains and eat here. Competitive price and better food.

Friendly people, Great customer service. The food is good and made when you order so you know it's always fresh! And the prices are affordable considerating the neighborhood. Definitely recommend this place. It's been in the community for years!

These folks work HARD in here, cranking out some good hot meals for the community. I needed something good and comfortable, not fancy and expensive, but was stuck wandering the snow in Wberg. Quite the challenge! Very glad I found this place. I got an egg & cheese with some home fries - the lady at the counter asked if I wanted them on the sandwich. She know's what's up! The GOOD kind of home fries too - orange with seasoning! Tip these workers good!

Been coming hear since I was 7 with my best friend. He is no longer here with us, so whenin town I come to enjoy their food! Lemonade Morir Sonando is magnificent!!

James Mayo

These folks work HARD in here, cranking out some good hot meals for the community. I needed something good and comfortable, not fancy and expensive, but was stuck wandering the snow in Wberg. Quite the challenge! Very glad I found this place. I got an egg & cheese with some home fries - the lady at the counter asked if I wanted them on the sandwich. She know's what's up! The GOOD kind of home fries too - orange with seasoning! Tip these workers good!

Dymentali Chukwu

Been coming hear since I was 7 with my best friend. He is no longer here with us, so whenin town I come to enjoy their food! Lemonade Morir Sonando is magnificent!!

T K

You don’t go to a place like this for great cuisine, you go for the pleasant people and the great price

les abeyta

For being an inexpensive diner, this place is top notch. A delicious cheese steak sandwich with a mango Smoothie hit the spot. Avoid the nearby fast food chains and eat here. Competitive price and better food.

Chinita

Friendly people, Great customer service. The food is good and made when you order so you know it's always fresh! And the prices are affordable considerating the neighborhood. Definitely recommend this place. It's been in the community for years!

Reben's Luncheonette is the tiny hole in the wall between McDonalds and Chase bank. It has survived the Williamsburg gentrification phase thus far, which is great! The place is full at all times of the day. That is the clear indication of good food. Reben's is a great cheap spot to grab a quick breakfast. It sits about ten people max; this is not an ideal place to dine, though. So your options are to place your order to go or chow down your food fast. These guys make THE best home fries. They are consistent with it too. It is never burnt or clumped up as I have experienced at other places. Solid scrambled eggs with cheese on top. If you have never had the pleasure of drinking a morir sonando drop everything you are doing and make your way to Reben's asap (forgetaboutit if your lactose intolerant). Morir sonando (die dreaming) is the delicious concoction that Dominicans thought up. It is freshly squeezed orange juice mixed with milk and sugar. Don't knock it until you try it! Don't worry about smelling like food after eating at Reben's because you won't. I am not the type of girl that is ok with eating at places where the smells of the food will stick to my clothes. So worry not, even though it is a tight spot. The guys that run Reben's are always happy, courteous, and fast. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area and want a quick bite.

Had breakfast here well worth it, very tasty especially the seasoned taters. Prices were easy on the wallet. I would definitely go back if I had more time.

Skip McD on the corner and stop in where the locals dine! You won't be disappointed. Bathroom and ATM also inside for customers.

Craig Clark

Had breakfast here well worth it, very tasty especially the seasoned taters. Prices were easy on the wallet. I would definitely go back if I had more time.

Julie

Skip McD on the corner and stop in where the locals dine! You won't be disappointed. Bathroom and ATM also inside for customers.

I grew up in this neighborhood. I loved their morir sonando and home fries. I have the best memories of their food and the people who work there. I walked in this morning and was saddened. The cook looks sick, he was moving very slow and for some reason I believe he may suffered a stroke previously. But he was still working hard as he could😔the moral of the other employees was down. I was patient and pray that their establishment, re-establishs their spirits and delicious food. Whatever the outcome, I want you guys to know that this neighborhood loves you❤️you guys are legends and we appreciate you🙏🏻

I ordered through Uber eats, I ordered two chimi sandwiches, side order of fries for both, and 4 beef patelitos. I see all the good reviews and I honestly don’t understand what happened. The chimi meat was dry and for the second half of my sandwich, the meat only covered half of the bread. The first part of the sandwich was okay but idk what happened there. The fries never came with my order, when I called my driver they said the restaurant said they put everything in there (the fries had instructions too, so I’m not sure how you end up forgetting food that has instructions on top of it) now for the patelitos...they were inedible for me. Very chewy/but crunchy??? I love crunchy food but this was not it..my partner’s was still kind of raw but he somehow finished his but I couldn’t finish my second one. My assumption is they left it out too long or it didn’t cook enough. We were both disappointed unfortunately. Today may have just not been their day, but this food makes it hard for us both to keep down.

I been going to them for years their morir sonado was on point and the Farina..however the last couple of time the food hasnt been so great, the morir sonando taste like orange peel, they gave me Farina that tasted like burned food n completely got my order wrong. I hope they read this and bring back the good quality of food they used to have

Veggie omelette was great but toast & home fries were so soggy. The home fries had no peppers or onions wasn’t crispy at ALL like literally it was mushed orange potatoes.one half of my toast was slightly toasted the other was cold bread. Burger was okay but the cheese wasn’t melted fries tasted old. Iced coffee was watery. Try at your own risk.

Rachel Suarez

Veggie omelette was great but toast & home fries were so soggy. The home fries had no peppers or onions wasn’t crispy at ALL like literally it was mushed orange potatoes.one half of my toast was slightly toasted the other was cold bread. Burger was okay but the cheese wasn’t melted fries tasted old. Iced coffee was watery. Try at your own risk.

Not so clean and not so polite. Watch the chef take up food put in his mouth then use that same hand to put food in customers plate. Come on guy that's not hygienic + it's Covid time. And they were talking smack about a dark skin girl that clearly didn't understand Spanish, she has a right to ask questions about her meal don't disrespect ur customers. 😤

Use to be don’t waste your money or time really sad ! Bad Mangement and lower grade quality of food contributed to its down fall .

I used to come here as a kid and teen. I thought I was going to get the same quality food... but to my surprise it had no taste. The home fries weren't cooked through. The bacon was partially cook. Nothing had any flavor. The bread was stale and toasted. I was highly disappointed.

Maybe i have a bad batch who knows all i know is not only does it smell spoiled it taste it im so upset right now i can't turn back because i have to work but this is so wrong $6.50 down the drain and no brunch 4 me ugh.

Clara Gonzalez

Maybe i have a bad batch who knows all i know is not only does it smell spoiled it taste it im so upset right now i can't turn back because i have to work but this is so wrong $6.50 down the drain and no brunch 4 me ugh.

Went for breakfast here with my boyfriend and sorry to say but they lost it. The service wasn’t bad but that doesn’t make up for the food being horrible. The cook explained that this was his grandfathers spot for 62 years and that he took over after his grandfather died because he didn’t want the family to lose the spot. My boyfriend and I have ate here in the past and we always loved it, especially the Morir soñando. However this last visit may have been our last time coming here because even the Morir soñando was bad. (Mind you this is something they are huge on) Side note- bacon was cooked in oil instead of the grill Grill cheese was cooked in a sandwich maker instead of the grill Home fries tastes raw even asking for them to be cooked well done. Also price was expensive. Almost $40 on horrible breakfast So sad, hope they work on the cooking skills.

I didn’t end up eating here because I canceled my order after what I observed inside the restaurant. Unfortunately, the overall environment immediately turned me off. The space appeared run-down and not very clean, which already raised some concern. While some food prep was visible, not all of it was done in front of customers. I noticed someone cooking eggs off to the side in a separate room using a very small frying pan, which felt unusual and uncomfortable given the tight space. What ultimately made me cancel my order was watching someone come in from outside, go behind the counter without washing their hands, and immediately start handling food. After seeing that, I no longer felt confident about the hygiene practices being followed. Given the number of questionable sanitation issues I witnessed firsthand, I chose not to proceed with my order. I was genuinely surprised, based on what I saw, that the restaurant has passed health inspections. Cleanliness and food safety are extremely important, and unfortunately this experience did not inspire trust.

Natasha Bailey

I didn’t end up eating here because I canceled my order after what I observed inside the restaurant. Unfortunately, the overall environment immediately turned me off. The space appeared run-down and not very clean, which already raised some concern. While some food prep was visible, not all of it was done in front of customers. I noticed someone cooking eggs off to the side in a separate room using a very small frying pan, which felt unusual and uncomfortable given the tight space. What ultimately made me cancel my order was watching someone come in from outside, go behind the counter without washing their hands, and immediately start handling food. After seeing that, I no longer felt confident about the hygiene practices being followed. Given the number of questionable sanitation issues I witnessed firsthand, I chose not to proceed with my order. I was genuinely surprised, based on what I saw, that the restaurant has passed health inspections. Cleanliness and food safety are extremely important, and unfortunately this experience did not inspire trust.

Ray Dalto

Use to be don’t waste your money or time really sad ! Bad Mangement and lower grade quality of food contributed to its down fall .

Ashley Rivera

Went for breakfast here with my boyfriend and sorry to say but they lost it. The service wasn’t bad but that doesn’t make up for the food being horrible. The cook explained that this was his grandfathers spot for 62 years and that he took over after his grandfather died because he didn’t want the family to lose the spot. My boyfriend and I have ate here in the past and we always loved it, especially the Morir soñando. However this last visit may have been our last time coming here because even the Morir soñando was bad. (Mind you this is something they are huge on) Side note- bacon was cooked in oil instead of the grill Grill cheese was cooked in a sandwich maker instead of the grill Home fries tastes raw even asking for them to be cooked well done. Also price was expensive. Almost $40 on horrible breakfast So sad, hope they work on the cooking skills.