Bodega fills a really great niche in the Bushwick bar scene. It's not too rowdy there, the prices are affordable, and there's a good variety of beer and wine for the discerning drinker. I haven't eaten there for brunch, but I've hung out there at the tail end of brunch service to drink mimosas and play chess at the bar. The sandwiches they make are pretty yummy. I stopped eating meat so I don't go for the tasty proscuitto or turkey sandwiches anymore, but I definitely recommend them. Nice salty food to go with drinking.
Review Source:Fantastic place, great people I come for the Saratoga Lager and the tasty sandwiches. It's literally my watering hole. I pass by after a long day at work to unwind. I've met the most interesting people here, Ben and Gina who run the place are great!! Must try the
great beer and choice wines along with the tasty cheese and meat dishes they offer that compliment the beverages they stock.
I have NOTHING negative to say about Bodega! I LOVE THE STAFF, LOVE THE SANDWICHES, LOVE THE BEER!
Troy is my favorite! Nothing like having a midday drink and a sandwich while chatting with Troy!
They have awesome sandwiches, salads, & meat and cheese plates, but my all time favorite is the BODEGA TUNA MELT IN YOUR MOUTH! The Sriracha Ailoli makes the sandwich INCREDIBLE!
I'm waffling between two and three stars. I want to like this place more than I do, but I don't. The food is mediocre. Good beer selection and friendly waitstaff. Annoying atmosphere. If you're going to blast music it better be good and all recorded at the same level. I felt like I was in some awkard euro-trash youth hostel bar that ALMOST could have been fun, but it wasn't.
Review Source:i've been coming here for three years, since soon after it opened, as the place i ended up staying in new york when i first started visiting here in the summer of 2010 was a block away. when i finally moved here for good i was elated to be within walking distance.
this place is extremely welcoming with great food and beer. i haven't tried the wine even though it's ostensibly a wine bar. the selection of beers is a constantly changing range of high-quality beers you won't find at most bars and probably haven't heard of (i usually haven't) though they're at remarkably good prices for their quality, especially during happy hour. i've become friends with some of the bartenders because they're such earnestly personable people-- troy and rich, the day/evening weekday bartenders (because that's the ideal time for beer) are great guys.
if you're not familiar with a beer, you can get a taste for free to try it before you buy it. you'll probably want to buy it because they choose great beers.
their food- sandwiches and brunch- are remarkably good, and even more so once you realize they're all cranked out with one dude working a behind-the-bar kitchenette thing instead of a full kitchen. when you take that into account it's actually kind of confusing how delicious their food is.
the location is beautiful. the interior decor is functional and elegant with a few different possible seating arrangements, and the big front windows let in a beautiful light during the day and let you look out at what is, in my opinion, the most beautiful intersection in brooklyn. the walls across the street on both sides are covered in remarkably ornate street art, and there's an unusually clear view of manhattan down two roads simultaneously even though you're on the ground floor in bushwick.
i was sitting at the bar with a paul auster novel last tuesday and when rich dimmed the overhead lights for the ambience, he wordlessly put a candle in front of my book so i could keep reading. that is service
i love this place, i love this place, i love this place
I've been here for  brunch, early dinner and drinks, and each time I've happy with the food and the service. They play movies on the wall sometimes, which I don't necessarily get, but it makes for good conversation fodder at the very least. Great selection of beers on tap, although I haven't tried the wine. Sandwiches come highly recommended as well.
There are some good graffiti murals across the street, and a piece by Hanksy nearby as well. Very cool part of the neighborhood that's on the up and up.
When i was wee young lass i was introduced to "Beer & Wine bars" as a classy and special treat (which i was grudgingly dragged along to by my older brother) i was never keen on it because i knew it was something i couldn't afford on my student non banker budget.
Fast forward four years later and i realize it does exist for us regular folk and without the pretentious attitudes.
I love coming here for the beers and wines i otherwise wouldn't order because of the price point offered at any similar themed places. The staff are lovely and attentive as well as knowledgeable, so they wont be a dick if you don't know what beer tends to have more hops or whatnot.
Its a cool place for lone wanderers off the street or a catch up with a couple of mates.
A nice little bar that looks like a wine bar, but isn't really. The wine selection is ok and the food fits with wine, but the atmosphere is a bit too loud for a wine bar (not because people are chatting, but because music is blasting). Food is simple and not much selection, but it's delicious. From sandwiches to cheeses it all tasted good. I went on Saturday night and they had no waiter service (-.5 star). Prices are decent as for me.
Review Source:Is it possible for a wine bar to be cuter than The Bodega? I think not.
Friendly bartenders and staff, always. Great local and international wines that you can taste if you're not sure what to choose. Delish cheeses always served with homemade jam, and warm, thin slices of a baguette. There are also some really good trappist ales and other beers available, too.
The last time I went it happened to be the night of the Golden Globes and The Bodega was showing it on a huge screen. They muted commercials and played awesome music in the mean time.
I've also been there for brunch, attempting to eat and drink my way through a hangover. It worked. Check this place out if you're in the nabe.
I really like the Spanish language and much of the culture also. Not sure about the men, but I digress...
In any case, quite randomly, on a low-key Friday night, we found ourselves here for a drink. We had stopped into an open art exhibition not too far away and well, it was still quite early to call it night. My friend fumbles around on his mobile Yelp app and just starts reading out places.
When I heard "Bodega," I got really excited. This place was on my radar and when you are unexpectedly surprised by a place you've been wanting to go to, but on a whim decided on with no planning, it definitely lights up the pleasure center of the brain. Love this kind of spontaneity and New York really allows for it. I'd like to call it, "serendipitous spontaneity."
Nice beers on tap here, not packed at all, low-key yet sexy vibe, stocked with good alcoholic options, as in any good bar in Brooklyn. Boy, how I miss IPAs. Be very grateful that this place exists in Bushwick, and know that not all humans can have access to beers like this all the time. Yes, you are privileged.
Walked down to Bodega twice this past week while staying with my friend who lives in the area. Wine on tap and they make it easy - red or white? It's pretty awesome because you don't have to think about it. They also have great beers - stouts, IPAs, pumpkin ales (it's October) and good food, too. The only thing I ate there was the mixed green salad and it was A-OK (which is MUCH better than just OK). It's just the right size for a little Brooklyn bar, too - small and cozy. Me likey.
Review Source:Absolutely love this little neighborhood bar! Â
Everyone who works here is adorable, gorgeous, and helpful (and did I say gorgeous?). Â The selection of beers and wines is always rotating with some special surprises. Â The food is delicious and I love that you can eat anything from Tapas to a full meal with a fine glass.
Came here for "tapas." Wine glass list was ok.. Found a nice white, but overpriced. Disappointed that there was only cheeses and meats, sandwiches and cold salads. There's not even a full kitchen here, it's behind the bar. Our cheese was good (hard to mess that up), salad was boring w too much dressing, and sandwich was really blah. I liked the cheese and chips that came with the sandwich. I am a wine lover, and would come back for vino butttt, the bartender was terrible. He had the personality of a wet rag and cared more about his iPod playing crap music than anybody else. Tables were coming up to him to give back dirty dishes, order drinks and pay.. And it was early and not very busy. Lighting was cool and ambiance wasn't bad.. But was unimpressed with the bartender and food choices.
Review Source:Bodega is too cute, It's a small and cozy little bar that offers beer and wine on tap that change seasonally. The Beer and Wine Menu is broken down and describes every item so that you'll have the exact taste you're looking for. Everything is fairly priced and the food is also delicious. The Jive Turkey Sandwich is amazingggg and definitely a new favorite and Vegetarian options are available too. Staff is friendly and when i was there they were quite attractive. Its great that such a cute place exists so near to me, Bushwick needs more places like this!
Review Source:I don't think brunch is the time to come to The Bodega. I had a difficult time ordering from the menu, and I am a pretty good eater.
We eventually settled on the Oyster Mushroom Hash (which should come with some meat to make it into an amazing hash)... and I'm not sure what else even looking at the menu 2x.
The good news is that bc it is a wine bar.... they have some tasty wine of which was drunk at brunch. YUM. Sparkling red wine for summer? Yes please.
Nice little place. Â Great beers on tap. Â Good snacks. Â A number of reviews said it was quiet - well, I wouldn't exactly say so, though perhaps the standard nowadays is the howling noisepit that many NYC restaurants have become. Â The service was slightly distracted, but friendly and by and large fine. Â Bushwick is still a pit though (sorry, Shwick denizens).
An afterthought: I would've thought that one place you wouldn't have to deal w/ kids is in a fucking bar in Bushwick. Â But no. Â Don't get me wrong: I like kids. Â I just don't like 'em in bars.
This place has, to date, my favorite brunch in Bushwick.
One day, my boyfriend and I wandered around the streets of Bushwick exploring our new neighborhood and looking for brunch. He saw a sign outside and said "Hey! this place serves brunch!" and I said, apprehensively "yeah but it's a bar..." and he said "let's go!"
Immediately we were welcomed by a friendly young man who sat us down with some menus and water. Indeed, they serve brunch, and a tasty one at that! I love the Toad in the Hole, and they make a fantastic Benedict/Florentine. It helps that they've got tasty coffee and boozy drinks, too.
Oh, and the staff? Super friendly and unpretentious. I swear, most of the places around this part of town try so hard to be assholes because they think it'll make them more appealing, more hipster, more Williamsburg. I don't know what it is, but it sucks, and I'm so so glad the folks at Bodega are so chill.
Since that first time, we've been back for Brunch 3 more times. Bodega, I think you're my neighborhood favorite. We're going to have to come back and check out your lunch/dinner items and hang out at the bar a bit more.
Person 1:Hey, you see that chick?
Person 2: No, who what chick?
Person 1: that fucking creep over there! how could you miss her!
Person: 2: HUH?
Person 2: Oh..her..
Yeah, that's me.
I come in after work since you so close to my apartment, Bodega.
I come in and I eat the fuck out of the 'Pig and the Goat' sandwich with mustard and a side of greens.
And you so good, everytime I sit there the only thing I think about is eatin you'.
I secretly hum, R' Kelly-Your body is callin, in my head while I devour every piece of you. Oh and I pair you with a couple glasses of the duck walk white wine, feelin' all hot and bothered. Wanna shove you in my mouth, and whisper sweet nothings into you.
Shh* Shh* It's okay, I'll be gentle.
And then I get back to work, feelin' all refreshed (or drunk). And I stare at work spread sheets while the AC cools me off from the hot hot mouth sex we just had (and because it's summer and sista aint got an AC unit and it's hot).
So basically, this isn't just what I say in my head. I actually say everything really loud so I get some weird looks. I really like it here.
I always end up getting a little toasty, and then (stop working) youtube stupid videos and laugh creepily in the corner....alone..(forever, NOOOOOOOOOOO). Or I'm listening to Vanilla Ice-Ice Ice Baby trying to refresh my memory about the lyrics so I don't look too dumb at karaoke night at Pine Box Rock Shop on Thursdays.
Overall, I really love this place. The first time I came, the person helping me was..Less than friendly or knowledgeable. BUT, the other times I've came everyone has been great. Including the blonde gal working the bar, she's real nice! Â
I love that such a great establishment is footsteps away from my door.
Cheers, bodega!
I love The Bodega. The food is really good and the wine and beer selection is great. The atmosphere is nice: unpretentious and welcoming. The bartenders and food workers are always playing excellent music, too. It's a pleasure to have this place in my neighborhood and I always bring people in who are visiting.
Review Source:What a gem! I almost never wander down to Bushwick... but if the neighborhood is filled with establishments like The Bodega, then I really need to get my ass out there more often.
The Bodega's layout is pretty much centered around their long bar, and for good reason. They have numerous microbrews and craft beers on tap that rotate regularly, and even more domestic/imported selections in bottles. For those who fancy wine instead, they also have a good selection of reds and whites. Prices on all their drinks are phenomenal, better than any other wine bar I've been to - glasses are generously poured as well. They also have great brunch on the weekends, which I was fortunate enough to try with Daphne W. and Perry W. I personally loved their drunken french toast, made with fluffy eggy pain de mie with candied bacon, sauteed bananas, fresh strawberries and a brandy butter. While the brandy flavor didn't really come through for me, I still thought it was one of the better french toast platters I've tasted. My dear friends ordered the green eggs & jam and chorizo scramble, which they seemed to enjoy as well.
In addition to the cozy atmosphere and solid food, the bartender and staff here really make it. Even though service was a bit slow on the Saturday we visited as one man operating the tiny kitchen was turning out every table's food, the friendly bartender more than made up for it by visiting our table personally with beer recommendations and even sample tastings of the beers on tap. I'd really like to check out The Bodega sometime for a chill dinner and try some of the small plates with wine.
Apparently all these swanky type places are rather new to Bushwick. Â I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing considering I'm also new to Bushwick. Â That and I'm a yelper...
But this place is nice, sexy dark interior, and plenty of wine choices. Â I recall ordering a pinot noir and thinking I was getting a red. Â When a white wine came out, my date explained to me that wines are not white or red based on the grape but rather if they include the skin of the grape. Â Who knew. Â
While we enjoyed our wine, a cute girl from a neighboring table came over to me. Â While I thought she was going to ask me for my phone number or grab me and makeout, she handed me her camera and asked if I could take a picture of their group. Â Sure of course I said.
After a few false starts we got some good shots, and I went back to my date and my glass of wine. Â
Great spot, stop in for a mid-week break.
Brunch at The Bodega is beyond words, but I'll do my best.
The Bloody Geisha with a horseradish soju float beats any Bloody Mary you'll ever try, with just the right amount of black pepper and garlic mixed in. Â The Drunken French Toast is a monster of a meal with candied bacon and grilled bananas on top. Â And in place of syrup, the toast is spread with sugary brandy butter that could make you cry if you're feeling a little bit vulnerable. Â If you want something more savory, the Eggs Bodega is incredible. Â Perfectly poached eggs, gravlax instead of ham, and a grilled tomato under hollendaise: so good.
Please go. Â Brunch this good needs to be eaten by all.
I just can't get excited about this place, but I'm not in their target demographic.
A somewhat odd establishment for the neighborhood, this bar is hawking wines and upscale beers to 30-50-somethings.
I can't say I have much desire to drink wine at a bar, but they do have some good beers on tap-- in particular good stouts and porters for this time of year. Â $6+ for the most part.
The music seems to have minimal curation; some ipod shuffle of the Hold Steady, Justin Timberlake, OutKast...
Fine place... it just doesn't feel very Bushwick to me.
One of the best places to get artisan beer. Â The staff is supremely intelligent when it comes to specialty brews and are a pleasant bunch to talk to.
The freshly cut charcuterie is an added bonus which happens to compliment their beer selection. Â Definitely one of those places that you find yourself in when you just need to get a damn good beer.
4 words: DEAD GUY ON TAP. No bars here in New York that I've been to seem to carry Rogue... which is the best. And the Bodega has the best Rogue beer, not in bottles, but on tap. That alone is enough to blind me to any problems a place may have.
However, the bartender was attentive and the atmosphere is really nice. I have no complaints.
I live down the street from this place and i'm totally glad it exists! Though it is a wine bar, it is decidedly unsnooty and has a real neighborhood bar cozyness along with a great selection of wines and beers at affordable prices. I especially love the fun little descriptions of the wines on the menu. The people here are really nice and though the decor is not incredibly unique it feels warm and cute inside.
cheers Bodega!
I hope this place ends up generating a little buzz because it is truly a quality spot. Â I came during their soft opening last month and since then it still feels like they are figuring things out, but the atmosphere is just about as nice as one could hope for, in Bushwick or anywhere else. Â They really managed to create a look and feel of a place that feels elegant without being pretentious.
Their wines tend to be nicely priced ($5-9) and they have some interesting choices that have changed even in the last few weeks. Â Their small plates are also a nice deal, with some well chosen cheese and cured meats.
There are already a few great bars in the area (Northeast Kingdom, Wreck Room, Tandem) but this place fills a different niche nicely, and I am already finding this to be my go-to for a neighborhood drink.
Worth the walk down the street, or a train ride if you're looking for something new!
Went in last week and I am already a fan.
Nice touch with a straightforward wine menu (and explanations of what to expect are note to the right, a nice touch for both wine enthusiasts and neophytes alike.) The couple who owns the place are attentive, generous, and incredibly welcoming. Upon inquiring about the cheeses available, they offered me a generous sampling of all three.
Extremely affordable, too - wines range from $5-9 by the glass. For my boyfriend whose not a wine drinker, there was a small (yet tastefully chosen) selection of beers and ciders, both local and imported. Also reasonably priced, starting around $4-5 with of course, Lindemann's Framboise at $12 a bottle. Lets be honest, Lindemann's is expensive no matter where you go.
Good looks on the music, too (hand picked from the owners laptop, Jay Z circa '96? I'll take it.)
No pretentiousness yet and really beautiful warm decor. Awesome for a new local spot. Man oh man do we really need this in the neighborhood!
Do try, but don't forget they're closed on Mondays!
The newest destination in this burgeoning neighborhood is off to a solid start by offering unusual wines and high end beers. Pretentious factor is curbed by the genuine enthusiasm of the couple that own and run the business. Their mission to share "wines off the beaten path" is successful in its modest wine list ($8-9/glass); tasting these uniquely different wines was wholeheartedly encouraged prior to committing to a full glass. The beer list was drool-inducing, with a strong offering of Belgium brews ranging in price from mostly $8-9 to a couple priced around $25. Based on the existing beer options, the anticipated installment of a tap next week will really round out the pours. Â
A selection of antipasto including cheeses, olives, artichokes, and speck are offered at $3/ea or 9 for $15.
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