Cozy Persian-leaning cafe energy, with mentions of saffron ice cream, ribeye, and Friday/Saturday Blackbird activity.
Sofreh Cafe is a $ Cafe restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.
Why go
Sofreh Cafe sits in $$$ territory with a 4.3 Google rating across 1,170 reviews. Highlighted reviewers praise the flavorful food, cozy and beautiful room, friendly service, and a dinner that felt like an experience.
Sofreh Cafe’s busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
What people say
From real reviewsDinner at Sofreh made my day. The food is so flavorful, which gives me many surprises! The entire dinner was an experience because he portion is shareable and they came in order. I love the mushroom dish, the artichoke purée became the soul of this dish. The steak is definitel…
Sofreh has a really nice and cozy vibe. The place looks beautiful and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We ordered pomegranate beef ribeye, eggplant dip, and half chicken. Everything was tasty and well made. The ribeye was very flavorful, the eggplant dip was smooth,…
(Review from March 2026): It’s very, very good, no denying the care that went into all the dishes. I think the veggies and salads stood out more for me than the mains. I really enjoyed the tahini and date salad, the dressing is absolutely killer. The cocktails are pretty grea…
appetizers
Eggplant and Whey Dip
Roasted eggplant, crispy onions, cured whey yogurt, mint oil
Shallots & Yogurt
Strained yogurt, Persian shallots, chive
Maitake Mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms, sunchoke, whey
Bruleed Sweet Potato
Strained yogurt, lemon tahini, spiced butter glaze, toasted almonds
Roasted Zucchini
Lighvan cheese, cumin sauce, sour grape, toasted almonds
Roasted Cauliflower
Tomato & chili glaze, shallot yogurt, pickled vegetables, pistachio
Feta & Herbs Flat Bread
Sheep's milk feta, assorted herbs, walnuts, radish, house bread
Herb Meatball
Beef, yogurt foam, fresh dill & prunes
salads
Shiraz Style Salad
Vine ripe tomato, Persian cucumber, red onion, sumac, mint, citrus & olive
Watermelon & Feta Salad
Whipped feta, frisee, fresh herbs, mint oil, nigella seeds
Tahini & Date Salad
Baby red gem lettuce, mejdool dates, radish, tahini & honey dressing, toasted sesame seeds
soups
Persian Herb & Noodle Stew
Traditional stew 'ash' made with whole wheat noodle, garden fresh herbs, lentils & cured yogurt topped with garlic chips, fried mint, and crispy onions
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4.3
1,170 Google reviews
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Why go
Sofreh Cafe sits in $$$ territory with a 4.3 Google rating across 1,170 reviews. Highlighted reviewers praise the flavorful food, cozy and beautiful room, friendly service, and a dinner that felt like an experience.
4.3
1,170 Google reviews
$$$
appetizers
Eggplant and Whey Dip
Roasted eggplant, crispy onions, cured whey yogurt, mint oil
Shallots & Yogurt
Strained yogurt, Persian shallots, chive
Maitake Mushrooms
Maitake mushrooms, sunchoke, whey
Bruleed Sweet Potato
Strained yogurt, lemon tahini, spiced butter glaze, toasted almonds
Roasted Zucchini
Lighvan cheese, cumin sauce, sour grape, toasted almonds
Roasted Cauliflower
Tomato & chili glaze, shallot yogurt, pickled vegetables, pistachio
Feta & Herbs Flat Bread
Sheep's milk feta, assorted herbs, walnuts, radish, house bread
Herb Meatball
Beef, yogurt foam, fresh dill & prunes
salads
Shiraz Style Salad
Vine ripe tomato, Persian cucumber, red onion, sumac, mint, citrus & olive
Watermelon & Feta Salad
Whipped feta, frisee, fresh herbs, mint oil, nigella seeds
Tahini & Date Salad
Baby red gem lettuce, mejdool dates, radish, tahini & honey dressing, toasted sesame seeds
soups
Persian Herb & Noodle Stew
Traditional stew 'ash' made with whole wheat noodle, garden fresh herbs, lentils & cured yogurt topped with garlic chips, fried mint, and crispy onions
What people say
From real reviewsDinner at Sofreh made my day. The food is so flavorful, which gives me many surprises! The entire dinner was an experience because he portion is shareable and they came in order. I love the mushroom dish, the artichoke purée became the soul of this dish. The steak is definitel…
Sofreh has a really nice and cozy vibe. The place looks beautiful and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We ordered pomegranate beef ribeye, eggplant dip, and half chicken. Everything was tasty and well made. The ribeye was very flavorful, the eggplant dip was smooth,…
(Review from March 2026): It’s very, very good, no denying the care that went into all the dishes. I think the veggies and salads stood out more for me than the mains. I really enjoyed the tahini and date salad, the dressing is absolutely killer. The cocktails are pretty grea…
Sofreh Cafe’s busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Friday.
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What kind of food does Sofreh Cafe serve?
Sofreh Cafe serves Cafe cuisine.
How expensive is Sofreh Cafe?
Sofreh Cafe is in the $ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.
Where is Sofreh Cafe located?
Sofreh Cafe is located at 216 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11217.
How do I check in at Sofreh Cafe?
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