Ресторан · Brooklyn · ⭐ 9.5/10 · 7257 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 19:14:17
Address: 409 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States
Cornbread Brooklyn: Soul Food at Counter-Service Speed
The soul food steam table got a glow-up. Cornbread landed in Crown Heights with touch-screen kiosks, plush banquettes and a playlist loud enough for a Friday pregame — then backs the sleek packaging with collard greens simmered the slow way and a warm slice of its namesake cornbread on every plate.
The Concept
The brand, Cornbread Farm to Soul, started in New Jersey in 2017 and crossed the river in June 2022, making Crown Heights its first New York address. The pitch is “farm to soul”: scratch cooking and farm-fresh ingredients run through a fast-casual line — yams peeled and cooked in-house, greens simmered low and slow — so the food moves at takeout speed without tasting like it. It has been ranked among the hottest fast-casual startups in the country.
What to Order
Build your plate: pick crisp-skinned, heavily seasoned fried chicken — the flagship — or swing to BBQ pork ribs, fried whiting, catfish, turkey wings or meatloaf. Stack the sides deep: mac and cheese, collard greens, candied yams, black-eyed peas, cabbage and potato salad, with yellow rice or white rice and gravy underneath. Finish with peach or apple cobbler and a cup of house-made sweet tea.
The Space
A slick modern storefront at the base of a new residential building: order at the kiosk, grab a banquette, let the energetic, clubby soundtrack do the rest. It reads more late-night lounge than lunch counter — by design.
Who It’s For
Anyone who wants real-deal Southern comfort without the sit-down ceremony: quick solo plates, post-museum refuels, group takeout runs and late-ish cravings for fried chicken done properly.
Good to Know
Do I need a reservation? No — it is counter-service and walk-in; you order at a kiosk and the line moves fast.
How does the menu work? Build-your-plate style: choose a main, add sides, and a slice of warm cornbread comes along automatically.
Is there anything for vegetarians? The sides are the move — mac and cheese, cabbage, candied yams, black-eyed peas and potato salad can stack into a full meatless plate.
Can I order delivery or ahead? Yes — online ordering plus the brand’s own app with a rewards program.
Does it handle events? Yes, catering is a core part of the operation — soul food trays scale well for parties.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–22:00 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 19:14:17
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This place is clean, the staff are pleasant and helpful, and the food was really tasty. I ordered whiting, collard greens, yellow rice, yams and cornbread. Everything was delicious, but the whiting and the greens were ex…
Big portions and delicious food! The ribs were tender and full of flavour, and the mac and cheese, collard greens and sweet potato were all wonderful. Can't forget the cornbread! We all ordered the pork ribs, and every d…
Stopped by for a quick working lunch and had the best catfish. Super crispy, flavourful, and the spicy sauce was an extra plus. The staff were super friendly and incredibly helpful. The music set the mood. We decided to…
DJ Jeff and I came here for some soul food and to enjoy ourselves. We left with more than we bargained for. We had turkey wings, rice and gravy, collard greens, cabbage, mac and cheese, yams and potato salad. Everything…
I had an incredible experience during my visit! Sylvia was my server, and she was simply amazing. She was very polite, extremely quick with service, and constantly checked that everything was perfect while I ate. I watch…