The food is absolutely amazing—big portions and delicious flavors! The service and atmosphere are top-notch, and the staff is incredibly attentive and friendly. Our server, Lily, along with the rest of the team, made our visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

I had a great experience at Serenity Cafe, the staff were super friendly and made me feel right at home. The food was fresh and tasty, and I noticed some nice improvements since my last visit. It’s definitely a place I’ll keep coming back to.

Clean, good service, delicious FRESH food - well made and beautifully served. There may be another diner in NYC as good, but none are better! (photo Mexican Benedict)

Serenity Cafe, Brooklyn, keeps getting better every day thanks to its amazing management! With incredible food, the best coffee and tea in town, and a cozy vibe for loved ones, it’s the perfect spot. Don’t miss their new halal menu—simply outstanding ❤️❤️❤️

The owner and new management is super friendly, welcomed me with a smile. I ordered breakfast egg platter with Coffee. It’s all 100% halal as per the owner and I got complimentary halal sausage. Please give this place a try new halal restaurant in this block.

Had a great time eating here with my family. The food and service were fantastic and they played great music. I’d definitely eat here again and very much recommend.

A great place to go with your family. The staffs are great. Foods are overall good.

This cafe served amazing food with great flavors. It’s a big change from the previous cafe. The food is wonderful! The spicy wings were tender and perfectly sauced. The fries were crispy and had a nice salty taste to it. The staff were very friendly and the place had great service. The best part about this place is that it is Halal and had a nice cozy vibe where people can relax and have a good time or they can sit and do their work. I will definitely come back to this place!!

Food is fresh and cook perfectly, place is always clean and stuff always with respect and always so polite, been here few time and love this place 💯

Came here to have a quick bite with my kids and family. Kids had the waffle with Nutella and strawberries of course. We also had the chicken quesadilla, taco salad, serenity burger, Hawaii burger, curly fries and several smoothies. Oh and the crepe! The portion is very generous. Prices reasonable. The flavor is spot on and versatile. The service was prompt. Although we kept adding to our order, because we were enjoying each dish, the waiter stayed patient and friendly. The ambiance is casual and very kid friendly. And learned they will be undergoing some upgrades. If you are looking for flavorful, affordable, and good size portions for the price you pay, then stop by and support this new neighborhood spot. We will be back and I will have to try their take out.

We recently celebrated a small birthday party here with a group of 15-20 people, and it was an amazing experience. The restaurant has a warm and inviting ambiance, making it a perfect spot for intimate gatherings. The staff was incredibly attentive and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The food was delightful, with the fish fingers being an absolute must-try—crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to unwind, enjoy great food, and host small events. Highly recommended!

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Hi very picky latte drinker here, yesterday was Thanksgiving and I was in desperate need of a latte before I started my cooking. Went on seamless and found Serenity Cafe and decided to take a chance on a place I’ve never had before, I am so happy that I did. The staff was so helpful and friendly on the phone, the delivery was prompt but mostly the iced caramel latte was soooooo delicious! I also had home fries and both the latte and fries were very good. All in all I give 5 stars and highly recommend.

Astra Bahne

Hi very picky latte drinker here, yesterday was Thanksgiving and I was in desperate need of a latte before I started my cooking. Went on seamless and found Serenity Cafe and decided to take a chance on a place I’ve never had before, I am so happy that I did. The staff was so helpful and friendly on the phone, the delivery was prompt but mostly the iced caramel latte was soooooo delicious! I also had home fries and both the latte and fries were very good. All in all I give 5 stars and highly recommend.

David Asekoff

I frequently see requests about restaurant deals. Here's an inflation buster! Lunch at serenity cafe in Kensington, Brooklyn NYC. First time going since they took over the Mexican diner a year back and rebranded. Less Latino items on the menu. Lots of deals on the window not on the menu itself. Got the burger special: burger, fries, soda for $6.99. For that price point tasted quite good. Don't compare to high end beef blends and hand cut fries. Ambiance: music was top 40s at low volume. 3 tables of 20 somethings chilling and catching up over drinks and or food and not rushing to get out of there. Diner like tables and booths. Local Brooklyn photos and memorabilia on the walls. Service: one waitress and one cook. Waitress was nice and quiet, but table service was poor. I didn't mind. Others may. Example: no napkins on table and I needed to ask for them. Ketchup dispenser empty so they brought ketchup packets. Didn't bring soda to table; I went up to grab myself. Never asked how the meal was or if I needed anything. Went up to the counter to ask for and pay bill. Noted other tables had minimal to no table service.

Khaleda Yasmeen

We ordered beef tacos it was good. It doesn’t taste like real Mexican but still it’s good. We ordered chicken burritos bowl. It was pretty good too. Service was great too.

We ordered beef tacos it was good. It doesn’t taste like real Mexican but still it’s good. We ordered chicken burritos bowl. It was pretty good too. Service was great too.

I frequently see requests about restaurant deals. Here's an inflation buster! Lunch at serenity cafe in Kensington, Brooklyn NYC. First time going since they took over the Mexican diner a year back and rebranded. Less Latino items on the menu. Lots of deals on the window not on the menu itself. Got the burger special: burger, fries, soda for $6.99. For that price point tasted quite good. Don't compare to high end beef blends and hand cut fries. Ambiance: music was top 40s at low volume. 3 tables of 20 somethings chilling and catching up over drinks and or food and not rushing to get out of there. Diner like tables and booths. Local Brooklyn photos and memorabilia on the walls. Service: one waitress and one cook. Waitress was nice and quiet, but table service was poor. I didn't mind. Others may. Example: no napkins on table and I needed to ask for them. Ketchup dispenser empty so they brought ketchup packets. Didn't bring soda to table; I went up to grab myself. Never asked how the meal was or if I needed anything. Went up to the counter to ask for and pay bill. Noted other tables had minimal to no table service.

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Ghufran

Had the fish wrap, guac and chips. The guac was real good, fresh and a bit spicy. Wrap was ok.

Marielle “Mur” Szklanny

The photos are deceiving. The food is bland and tastes bad. Please stay away. The coffee was wrong, the silver dollar pancakes taste like they’re frozen and defrosted. The pancakes taste like thickened crepe batter maybe? No flavor and weird textures. Also took forever to get silverware, my eggs got cold. Also no decaf :(

andrea yarad

The place looks nice, but the experience was very disappointing. Although the menu is mostly Mexican food, the kitchen clearly does not know how to cook Mexican dishes. We ordered huevos rancheros, which the menu states come with toast and fries, but only the fries were served. The chilaquiles were made with pita chips instead of tortilla chips, which is unacceptable for a Mexican dish. We also ordered a waffle with Nutella and strawberries. After a long delay, it arrived plain, without any toppings. Due to the excessive wait time, we asked to cancel the waffle, but it was eventually brought out again—this time with the toppings and at no charge. The food took over 40 minutes to arrive, and we had to repeatedly point out mistakes to the waiter. Overall, poor execution, long waits, and lack of attention to detail made this a very frustrating experience.

Safi Bi

My husband and I came here for a quick breakfast. The server was great however the food was highly disappointing. My husband ordered eggs and beef sausage and he got one beef sausage which we’re pretty sure was a beef hot dog. I ordered French toast which was cold and not fresh. I had to return them and ordered a bagel instead. We came here last year before the new management and decided to give it another chance but definitely would not return.

Sarah Myerson

This is what used to be Angelica’s. Ignore the menu on their website, and ignore the menu they posted using their own account here on Google; those have nothing to do with what they serve. They now have a single sheet of paper, single sided, with unreadably small font. There is nothing for vegans here except the fruit salad, unfortunately. You might think from some of the menu descriptions that they have vegan savory food, but everything has eggs or milk or cream. Pity! Nice staff who mean well, but they are clearly not yet accustomed to serving customers who have food allergies or different dietary restrictions. They don’t have decaf coffee but they do have herbal tea. I would not return here unless I see an updated menu where the font is readable and where it’s specified if something is vegan or vegetarian. Many other restaurants do this. Also, it’s a bit weird that their front door doesn’t shut completely. Very cold in the winter! I guess that’s why they don’t have a coat rack, because you have to keep on all of your outdoor gear! It is halal, so that’s good.

This is what used to be Angelica’s. Ignore the menu on their website, and ignore the menu they posted using their own account here on Google; those have nothing to do with what they serve. They now have a single sheet of paper, single sided, with unreadably small font. There is nothing for vegans here except the fruit salad, unfortunately. You might think from some of the menu descriptions that they have vegan savory food, but everything has eggs or milk or cream. Pity! Nice staff who mean well, but they are clearly not yet accustomed to serving customers who have food allergies or different dietary restrictions. They don’t have decaf coffee but they do have herbal tea. I would not return here unless I see an updated menu where the font is readable and where it’s specified if something is vegan or vegetarian. Many other restaurants do this. Also, it’s a bit weird that their front door doesn’t shut completely. Very cold in the winter! I guess that’s why they don’t have a coat rack, because you have to keep on all of your outdoor gear! It is halal, so that’s good.

My husband and I came here for a quick breakfast. The server was great however the food was highly disappointing. My husband ordered eggs and beef sausage and he got one beef sausage which we’re pretty sure was a beef hot dog. I ordered French toast which was cold and not fresh. I had to return them and ordered a bagel instead. We came here last year before the new management and decided to give it another chance but definitely would not return.

The place looks nice, but the experience was very disappointing. Although the menu is mostly Mexican food, the kitchen clearly does not know how to cook Mexican dishes. We ordered huevos rancheros, which the menu states come with toast and fries, but only the fries were served. The chilaquiles were made with pita chips instead of tortilla chips, which is unacceptable for a Mexican dish. We also ordered a waffle with Nutella and strawberries. After a long delay, it arrived plain, without any toppings. Due to the excessive wait time, we asked to cancel the waffle, but it was eventually brought out again—this time with the toppings and at no charge. The food took over 40 minutes to arrive, and we had to repeatedly point out mistakes to the waiter. Overall, poor execution, long waits, and lack of attention to detail made this a very frustrating experience.

The photos are deceiving. The food is bland and tastes bad. Please stay away. The coffee was wrong, the silver dollar pancakes taste like they’re frozen and defrosted. The pancakes taste like thickened crepe batter maybe? No flavor and weird textures. Also took forever to get silverware, my eggs got cold. Also no decaf :(

When it was Angelica’s, this place used to be fantastic. I was a regular for 10 years. Ever since ownership changed, the place has become an unmitigated disaster. The staff is absolutely clueless and ALWAYS get deliveries wrong. Not exaggerating- I got the wrong food for the last 6 delivery orders I placed. Today was the last straw. The huevos en salsa verde used to be my go to - it was incredible (and notably simple). I ordered for delivery, but instead, (belatedly) got an order of (gross-looking) nachos. When I called, they astonishingly told me that I had been sent the right order - it was clear they didn’t even understand the difference between the different Mexican dishes on the menu they inherited from the previous owners. When I finally persuaded them the huevos en salsa verde and nachos were NOT the same thing, they sent (at this point 2 hours after my order) a lump of burned beans and flavorless jasmine (not Mexican) rice. Absolutely gross. They've lost my business for good. STAY AWAY!!!!

Nice people but it’s hard to keep your serenity when you are very hungry and the one server can’t (understandably) keep up. On a Sunday we sat down at 12:05 and didn’t get to order until 12:40 and didn’t get our food unlit 1:25, with each delivered separately with lots of time in between. Burger also leaked grease like water is wrung out of a dishcloth. Fries were undercooked and soggy and some had green edges. Reuben was not a Reuben-just pastrami on a roll. My souvlaki has a small fried chicken cutlet (not what one would expects and not listed on the menu) and much more browning iceberg than chicken. One of us never got thier food but we had to leave. Burger was rare and when asked for well done.

Abe Alexander

When it was Angelica’s, this place used to be fantastic. I was a regular for 10 years. Ever since ownership changed, the place has become an unmitigated disaster. The staff is absolutely clueless and ALWAYS get deliveries wrong. Not exaggerating- I got the wrong food for the last 6 delivery orders I placed. Today was the last straw. The huevos en salsa verde used to be my go to - it was incredible (and notably simple). I ordered for delivery, but instead, (belatedly) got an order of (gross-looking) nachos. When I called, they astonishingly told me that I had been sent the right order - it was clear they didn’t even understand the difference between the different Mexican dishes on the menu they inherited from the previous owners. When I finally persuaded them the huevos en salsa verde and nachos were NOT the same thing, they sent (at this point 2 hours after my order) a lump of burned beans and flavorless jasmine (not Mexican) rice. Absolutely gross. They've lost my business for good. STAY AWAY!!!!

Sabrina Esbitt

Nice people but it’s hard to keep your serenity when you are very hungry and the one server can’t (understandably) keep up. On a Sunday we sat down at 12:05 and didn’t get to order until 12:40 and didn’t get our food unlit 1:25, with each delivered separately with lots of time in between. Burger also leaked grease like water is wrung out of a dishcloth. Fries were undercooked and soggy and some had green edges. Reuben was not a Reuben-just pastrami on a roll. My souvlaki has a small fried chicken cutlet (not what one would expects and not listed on the menu) and much more browning iceberg than chicken. One of us never got thier food but we had to leave. Burger was rare and when asked for well done.