Freemans
“The bacon wrapped dates and the artichoke dip..mmmmm mmmm. Only thing is they do not take reservations.”
“It's simultaneously rustic but trendy inside, and some of the most interesting décor I've seen in a restaurant yet (taxidermy everywhere!)”
“Not only is the food wonderful but the decor will remind you of an English hunting lodge.”
Freemans
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Not sure why I was expecting this restaurant to be AMAZING. It was just A-OK. The interior reminds me of a log cabin I would find in the middle of the woods, owned by a recluse who just wants to gtfo of the bustling city. Which goes with the whole hideaway theme, considering this restaurant is tucked away in an alley. The walls of the restaurant are littered with (faux, I hope) taxidermy heads and china plates. The entire restaurant has a bit of a creepy dingy feel, but it works! The waitstaff are all dressed verrrry casually and old-fashioned, in tank tops and tight jeans or unbuttoned blouses and skirts.
I went there for an early brunch and ordered the artichoke dip appetizer with the shakshuka, and my friend ordered the poached eggs with roasted tomato. The artichoke dip was the only thing I would eat and eat and eat. The other two dishes were nothing exciting.The shakshuka was pretty bland – if it weren't for the tart tomato sauce, I'm not sure I would have tasted anything.
We have yet to try Freeman's for brunch, but the dinner we had was quite enjoyable! Was it one of the best meals I have had in NY? Not by a longshot. But the ambiance of the restaurant, coupled with the solid food and cocktail menu made this a great place to bring some family visiting NYC for the first time. Can't wait to come back for brunch!
Great food … super hipster ambiance. The staff were great and the pancakes were delicious.
We lucked out and didn't have to wait for a table but when we left there was quite the queue.
Worth going back to.
I came here with high expectations seeing that there were often lines and reservations were always filled, but was greatly disappointed. The food was just alright and didn't stand out. However, the ambience and location was nice.
Finally finally finally, I was able to sit down and enjoy one of the most trending brunch places in town after a pretty exhausted wait. Unlike many other brighter (or say it in other word, modern) places, Freeman's was definitely on the old-fashioned side – paintings with dust, animal sculptures, plants, whatever you could think of was everywhere!
Talking about food, I was surprisingly a bit disappointed, probably because I've given high expectations for so long and it somehow failed to impress me. Opted for the poached egg with grilled asparagus and butter toast. The poached egg was cooked perfectly well, with the egg yolk having the fluid texture and made the perfect combo with my toast. Sadly the asparagus was pretty bland…My friend got the granola bowl with assorted fruits. Probably the meaty dishes could be better? We don't know.
Definitely not worth 1 hr wait, but if you could walk in and sit down as you pass by, it's not a bad option either.
It's a disappointment from what I expected it to be. Mediocre food.. Fries were cold, and the place was really hard to find (deep in an alleyway).
I ordered the Quinoa bowl which was good, but definitely not as big as how the waiter mentioned. My friend got the egg bacon and potatoes and she seemed to like it but not love it. The place is quaint and cute, I definitely like the rustic vibe of it.
Also, we wanted to come and try the skillet but… They only serve it on weekends. Wah
best bartenders ive had in a while was the male at the front bar. i had to wait for my friend and we were kickin it and chatting while i waited. great watermelon and mezcal cocktail, lambrusco good as well. downside was the back bar was so hot we decided to leave after a few drinks
First off, Freemans only accepts reservations for parties of six or more guests for dinner and weekend brunch service. I made a reservation for Sunday at 12:00 PM and I'm so glad I did because this place was packed by the time my whole party arrived! This spot is legit a hole in the alley so it might be hard to find for some people… to make it easier for y'all – it's on the same block as Morgenstern's!
My party was seated pretty quickly even though we were 15 mins late. We ordered some drinks to start off our brunch – The Garden Gate, Three Girl Rumba, Fancy Free and La Isla Bonita. These were all $12 each (a bit pricey) but all very tasty!
For appetizer, we got the Hot Artichoke Dip and for sides, we got french fries and thick-cut bacon. The Hot Artichoke Dip came with crisp bread (remember to ask for more because there will not be enough) and this was such a good combo! The dip was super flavorful. The fries and bacon were tasty as well.
For entrees, we got the Baked Skillet Eggs Shakshuka and Poached Eggs with Roasted Asparagus. The Baked Skillet Eggs Shakshuka consists of spinach, feta cheese, tomato-bell pepper sauce, buttered sourdough toast and it tasted OKAY – the eggs were way OVERcooked but the spinach and feta cheese was a good mixed to the skillet. The Poached Eggs with Roasted Asparagus consists of cheddar cheese grits, hollandaise sauce, and buttered sourdough toast. My friends had this dish and they said it was pretty decent.
Service here is really good. Our server always came by and made sure our water glasses were full and that we were satisfied with the foods/drinks.
Overall, I thought the food here was average.. this was a good one time experience and I don't see myself returning any time soon.