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Simple Cafe & Restaurant
$$$$ · French

346 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Simple Cafe & Restaurant 7.7
Williamsburg
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Outdoor Dining Oasis Hidden Gems Heaven
French-Algerian cafe opened in 2006 by Chef Samia Behaya, serving tagines, crepes, and brunch plates in a cozy corner space on Bedford. Regulars treat it as a neighborhood living room for leisurely breakfasts and unfussy French-inflected comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken tagine, Omelette with market vegetables, Couscous royale
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 7.7 Food Quality: 7.9 Atmosphere: 6.2 Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: French-Algerian cafe from 2006 that locals treat like a second home.
Who should go: Neighborhood diners craving tagines, omelettes, and unfussy comfort dishes.
When to visit: Daytime brunch or early dinner before the small room fills.
What to order: Chicken tagine, vegetable omelette, couscous royale.
Insider tip: On nice days, grab a sidewalk table and linger over mint tea.