NEWTOWN

What we offer

• Casual, cozy cafe and restaurant environment.
• Vegetarian Israeli and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with many vegan options.
• Hummus plates, mezze, sandwiches, salads, hearty entrees, and desserts.
• Dine-in, takeout, delivery (via third-party platforms), and catering for events.

Service options

• Food to stay or to go.
• Catering platters and sandwich spreads for approximately 15 people per platter (pickup only; see catering document for full details and pricing).

Neighborhood and vibe

• Situated in an industrial area of East Williamsburg with a neighborhood cafe feel.
• Hosts jazz-focused music events such as Newtown Jazz Fest and fundraiser series (see music and events document for examples).

• All catering orders and inquiries are handled by email.
• Contact: newtownbk@gmail.com
• Catering orders are pickup only.

Serving sizes

• Platters serve approximately 15 people.

Hummus platters

• Hummus platters (served with 15 pita): $80
• Tahini hummus
• Masabacha hummus

Sandwich spread platters (build-your-own sandwiches)

• Falafel spread – $160
• Includes 15 pita, hummus, falafel balls, tabouleh, tahini, harissa
• Sabich spread – $170
• Includes 15 pita, hummus, boiled eggs, eggplant, tabouleh, tahini, amba

Salad platters

• Tabuleh salad – $45

Bulgur wheat, tomato, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon

• Chopped salad – $65

Greens, kale, tomato, cucumber, red onion, pine nuts, boiled egg, tahini dressing

• Beet salad – $45

Beets, parsley, red onion, cumin vinaigrette

• Potato and parsley salad – $45

Potatoes, parsley, shipka peppers, Dijon vinaigrette

• Bulgarian salad – $65

Mixed greens, cucumber, red pepper, radish, fresh mint, za'atar, Bulgarian feta

• Majadra salad – $45

Basmati rice, lentils, caramelized onion, parsley, spices

• Carrot salad with feta or tahini – $45

Carrots, parsley, spices, vinaigrette

Extras for catering

• Israeli pickles and olives – $30
• Baba ghanoush with 8 pita – $45
• Grape leaves – $40 for 60 pieces
• Labne with 8 pita – $50
• Tahini date cake – $40 for 9 slices
• Vegan chocolate chip cookie bar – $30 for 9 pieces

Dietary accommodations and custom menus

• NEWTOWN is happy to accommodate dietary restrictions where possible.
• Customized catering menus can be arranged; details are confirmed by email.

Ordering policies

• At least 48 hours' notice is required for catering orders.
• There is an order minimum of $150.
• An automatic 20% gratuity is applied to all catering orders.
• All details, availability, and final pricing are confirmed directly by email with NEWTOWN.

• Vegetarian Israeli and Mediterranean-inspired dishes
• Many vegan options available
• Emphasis on "good, clean, everyday food"

Menu highlights (dine-in and takeout)

Hummus plates

All hummus plates are described as being topped with:

• Tahini
• Olive oil
• Parsley
• Tatbila
• Za'atar

They are served with:

• A side of pickles
• Harissa
• Choice of either:
• 2 pita, or
• 1 pita and veggies

Options include (selection, not exhaustive):

• Classic hummus
• Tahini hummus
• Falafel hummus (with baked falafel and tahini)
• Sabich hummus (roasted eggplant, boiled egg, amba)
• Matbucha (chilled tomato and pepper stew)
• Masabacha (warm chickpeas)
• Spicy "Hummus Hot" (harissa, s'hug, serrano, Bulgarian feta, no tahini sauce)

Example pricing from the menu:

• Hummus plate: $12
• Tahini hummus: $14
• Falafel hummus: $16
• Matbucha: $13

Entrees

Sample entrees include:

• Shakshuka skillet (two eggs poached in spicy tomato and pepper stew, served with pita, pickles and olives; option to add feta or halloumi for an extra charge)
• Majadra plate (lentil rice with two fried eggs, labne, pickles and greens)
• Vegan majadra plate (lentil rice with seitan shawarma, hummus, carrots, pickles and greens)
• Mezze platter (hummus, Moroccan beets, spiced carrots, eggplant salad, grape leaves, pickles, greens; pita available for an extra charge)
• Labne plate (labne, muhammara with walnuts, grape leaves, greens, cucumber, olives, pickles, semolina ciabatta)

Small plates and sides

A variety of small plates and sides are offered, including options such as:

• Israeli pickles and olives
• Baba ghanoush with pita
• Moroccan beets with tahini or feta
• Spiced carrots with tahini or feta
• Grape leaves
• Potato and parsley salad
• Labne with pita and harissa
• Tabouleh
• Hummus with pita and harissa
• Coleslaw
• Majadra (lentils and rice)
• Muhammara with pita (contains walnuts)

Some small plates are listed around the $4–$6 range; for exact current pricing, refer to the in-restaurant menu or the restaurant directly.

Sandwiches

Sandwich options include, for example:

• Halloumi sandwich (pan-fried halloumi cheese, roasted eggplant, tomato, herbed cream cheese on semolina ciabatta, served with a side of mixed greens)
• Seitan chorizo sandwich (seitan chorizo, coleslaw, pickled cucumber, vegan mayo on semolina ciabatta, with side mixed greens)
• Egg n' cheese sandwich (melted cheddar, tomato, herbed omelette on semolina ciabatta, with side mixed greens)
• Seitan shawarma pita (seitan, coleslaw, hummus, tahini, tabouleh in a pita)
• Baked falafel pita (baked falafel, hummus, tabouleh, tahini in a pita with side pickles)
• Labne pita (labne, fried egg, cucumber, greens, za'atar, harissa in a pita with side pickles)
• Shakshuka pita (tomato and pepper stew, fried egg, hummus in a pita with side pickles)
• Sabich-style pita (boiled egg, hummus, roasted eggplant, potatoes, tabouleh, amba, tahini in a pita with side pickles)

Soups and salads

• Soup of the day is offered (available as a cup or a bowl with bread; one example price is $8 for soup and $7 for a mixed greens salad).
• Salads include options such as:
• Mixed greens with herbs and lemon vinaigrette
• Chopped salad (mixed greens, kale, tomato, cucumber, red onion, boiled egg, za'atar, tahini dressing)
• Bulgarian salad (mixed greens, cucumber, red pepper, radish, fresh mint, za'atar, Bulgarian feta, lemon vinaigrette)

Extras

Extras listed on the menu include, for example:

• Pita
• Semolina ciabatta
• Za'atar bread (with an option including Bulgarian feta)
• Boiled egg
• Side seitan
• Side falafel
• Side halloumi
• Side feta
• Sauces such as harissa, green s'hug, amba, and lemon vinaigrette

Dietary information

• All items are vegetarian.
• Items marked with an asterisk (*) on the menu contain dairy or egg.
• The menu notes that all items are vegan except those marked with an asterisk (*).

How to get the latest menu

• Menu items and prices may change over time.
• For the most up-to-date offerings and pricing, customers should check the current in-house menu, online ordering platforms, or contact the restaurant directly.

Phone

• 347-984-6215

Email

• newtownbk@gmail.com

Opening hours

• Monday – Saturday: 10:30 am – 9:30 pm
• Sunday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Service style

• Small vegetarian Israeli restaurant and neighborhood cafe
• Dine-in and takeout available
• Catering available (see separate catering document for details)

How to order delivery

• Customers can place delivery orders by visiting NEWTOWN's pages on DoorDash or Grubhub.
• Availability, delivery zones, fees, and minimum order amounts are managed by the respective delivery platforms and may vary by time and location.

Notes

• Delivery hours and menu options may differ slightly from in-restaurant service.
• For the most accurate delivery details, including delivery times and fees, customers should check directly on DoorDash or Grubhub.

How gift cards are presented

• Gift cards are shown in the online store as a purchasable item.
• The website listing does not specify fixed denominations in the text available to this agent.

How to purchase

• Customers can purchase gift cards via NEWTOWN's online store page.
• If any questions come up about available amounts, redemption details, or current purchasing options, customers should check the store page or contact NEWTOWN directly.

• NEWTOWN has held Newtown Jazz Fest, described as "a jazz fest for the people" with "fresh jazzy energies."
• Events have featured multiple jazz performers over the course of a day, with food and drink specials.
• Past events have included:
• Newtown Jazz Fest (for example, July 17, 2021, with music scheduled from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm at NEWTOWN and nearby rooftop locations).
• Newtown Jazz Fest Spring 2024 (with live jazz scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening and food and drink specials).

Fundraiser series and other jazz events

• NEWTOWN has been involved in Newtown Jazz Fest fundraiser series at venues such as Ornithology Jazz Club.
• These events have featured various jazz artists and combos, often with food by NEWTOWN.
• Past events listed on the site include Newtown Jazz Lunch and Newtown Jazz events with rotating lineups of musicians.

What the agent can and cannot confirm

• The website lists examples of past events, dates, and lineups.
• Future event dates, lineups, and schedules may change and are not guaranteed by this agent.
• For up-to-date information about upcoming music events, Newtown Jazz Fest dates, and specific performers, customers should check NEWTOWN's current announcements or contact the restaurant directly.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.